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Dear All
We have an extremely busy few weeks coming up in the lead up to the Christmas holiday. Next month Year 11 have their pre-public examinations which will give us and them a clear idea as to where they need to be focusing their attention. I would urge all Year 11 students to ensure that they are up to date with all their work and have a revision schedule that allows them to retain a work/life balance. In addition, we have held careers interviews with Year 11 students. These have proven to be very successful and external providers have commented on how motivated, aspirational and organised our students are. Well done to you all!
On Friday 8th December we are holding our annual Christmas Fayre. There will be thirty two stalls to get you into the Christmas spirit! Come and join us between 5 pm and 7 pm in the main hall. We are very much looking forward to seeing you all there!
Headteacher
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Training to Teach at The Polesworth School
PE News
Christmas Gift and Craft Fair
Festive Club
Train to Teach
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Key Dates
For
November/December
20th Y9 & Y10 Art Trip to Tate Modern
30th REVISED DATE - Kip in a Ship Y11
28th PTA Meeting 6.30pm
21st Parents’ Evening
4th- 8th Y11 French Speaking Exams
8th PTA Christmas Craft Fayre
8th Year 7 House Games
4th- 5th Y10 D of E First Aid Courses
November December
If you haven’t yet considered it, there has never been a more exciting time to get into
teaching. As a designated National Teaching School, we work with the University of
Warwick and have a growing network of primary and secondary schools across North
Warwickshire and Tamworth in which you could be doing your training.
Whether you are considering changing career or you have a son/daughter at university
thinking about their future career choices, continuing with a postgraduate qualification
needn’t cost the earth. There are tax free Bursaries available that will help to cover your
tuition fees and training locally means that you can also train close to home. Below is an
overview of the financial incentives for postgraduate non-salaried teacher training
courses in 2016/17 by subject:
Scholarship: Eligible ITT Subjects
Bursaries
*£5k Y3 and Y5 if employed in mainstream state school, and uplift available if in certain areas of UK
And if your degree discipline isn’t quite in line with the subjects listed above, it is possible
to do a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course, and there’s a further tax-free
Bursary available to do that as well, of up to £5,600.
The application window on UCAS is now open to start your training in September 2018.
If you would like further information come and chat to us outside the Hall during Parents’
Consultation Evening on Tuesday 21 November.
Training to Teach at The Polesworth School
Future Scholars Programme (Maths and Physics) recruiting for 2018
Picking the right A level option now, can pay dividends when it comes to mapping out
your career pathway. If you’re in Year 11 and thinking about picking Maths or Physics A
level options, then read on. If you’re in Sixth Form studying Maths or Physics at A Level
and considering your university application, then you don’t want to miss this amazing
opportunity for some free money to help offset those university fees.
The Future Teaching Scholars programme aims to attract high quality students currently
studying maths and physics A levels with predicted grades of B or above. All you need to
do is to be looking at studying a maths or physics related degree at an English university
and be interested in a career in teaching.
Successful applicants will be awarded a valuable scholarship package that includes:
a £15,000 grant whilst you study for your Maths or Physics related degree and
become expert in your chosen subject
a place on a salaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course tailored to your needs
extensive personal and professional development support for six years based in
outstanding Teaching Schools including:
national and regional events exclusively for Future Teaching Scholars
exciting school-based activities during your undergraduate years
opportunities to be involved in research to improve Maths and Physics teaching
a pre-ITT course in the summer after you graduate
support in finding your first teaching job
membership of an elite cohort of Future Teaching Scholars.
Applications are now open for those planning to start university in Autumn 2018. Spaces
are limited, Apply before 21st January 2018 for the best chance of getting your place.
Further information on this opportunity can be found here: https://
www.futureteachingscholars.com/
PE News Nominations for PE Student of the Term
Miss Higgins - Andrea Frarey Y9
Really great start to Year 9 PE both within lessons and extra curricular
achievements. Well done.
Mrs Shafiq - Daisy Lincoln Y7
Really positive start both in lessons and in extra curricular. Helped out
with the rowing team last min. Very keen member of the football team.
Year 7/8 Girls Football
Draw against Higham 0-0
Beat Etone 3-0.
More games on the 28th November
Team: Libby Price, Ellie Gauntlett, Daisy Brieley, Kelsey Davis, Alicia Fearing, Lilly Owen, Daisy
Lincoln, Demi Reed, Georgia Coleman.
Georgia scores all 3 goals.
Year 8 Boys 7-a-side Football
The team took part in a tournament at Nuneaton Academy. They finished 5th but
showed resilience throughout and improved from the first game to the last. Dan
Dewhurst, Oliver Cuthbert, Max Walker, James Aucott-Hermann, Harvey Atkins,
Charlie Williams, Sam Batchelor, Cormac James-Smith, Tom Smith
Contact Us The Polesworth School
Dordon Road Dordon
Tamworth Staffordshire
B78 1QT
Telephone Number :01827 702205 Fax Number : 01827 702206
School email for general queries : [email protected]
To inform us your child is absent : [email protected]
@PolesworthSchl
Study Centre
Opening times:
Monday–Thursday: 8.15am – 4.00pm
Friday: 8.15 am – 3.30 pm
Students and Staff may use the facilities before and after school, or during break and lunchtime for book selection, research or for a quiet place to sit and do homework. Alternatively, there is a broad range of magazines and newspapers, chess and Sudoku and other games to challenge the little grey cells!
In addition to the Study Centre is a dedicated Sixth Form area. This is a quiet study area which is available for Year
Don’t forget, you can check all term dates
on our website - www.thepolesworthschool.com
Parent Pay Shop
Parent Pay Shop items available to purchase are School Ties, Revision Guides, Calculators and Art Supplies.
Click on www.polesworthschool.com and then click on the shopping trolley.
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