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20 December 2019

Windsor Girls’ School

Merry Christmas!

Dear Parents and Carers, Our annual Carol Concert took place on Thursday at Holy Trinity, Garrison Church in Windsor. This whole school event is always a wonderful way to end the term and this year did not disappoint. The quality of performances, and the number of pieces, was so impressive and it was good to see so many parents, grandparents and carers attending. The students and staff involved in the choir and band have had so many commitments over the last few weeks and will also be performing at the Windsor Boys’ School Carol Concert today. They have done a great job and are a credit to the school. We end Term 2 with students and staff wearing Christmas jumpers for charity, the newly formed staff band at break one, and the staff pantomime before the early finish at 12:45pm. After Christmas, we will be sharing internal examination results with Year 11, the Mock Magistrates will begin preparations for the competition and there will be further trips and experiences for our students. It has been a really successful term with so many great opportunities for our students. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2020, when we return on 6 January. Mr P Griffiths and Mrs E O’Carroll Co-Headteachers

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Year Information

Year 9 Preparations for the Mock Magistrate’s Competition begin this term Year 9 Options Evening is on Thursday, 6 February 2020. This will be the chance to find out more about the process and to visit subject areas to see what each subject involves.

Year 10 Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh participants should be completing their eDofE online log books to track their progress.

Year 11 Examination results will be shared during the first week of term 3, on Friday, 10 January. Modern Foreign Languages oral examinations will be taking place during Term 3. Year 11 will be meeting with senior members of staff next term to discuss their future plans and goals for life after GCSEs. For the majority, this will involve transition into Year 12 at Windsor Girls’ School. However, there will be the opportunity to discuss other options such as college and apprenticeships. Year 11 will take part in a Sixth Form taster day on Tuesday, 14 January 2020. There will be the opportunity to try the different subjects across WLP.

SIXTH FORM

We are pleased that all UCAS applications have now been submitted. Some students may be invited to candidate days and interviews over the next few months. Some universities will wait until the formal deadline of 15 January before issuing offers. However, if a student has any concerns, please see Mrs Jenkins or Mrs Quéré. Year 13 data has come home this week. If there are any concerns, please direct them to the subject teacher in the first instance. Year 13 Subject Evening takes place on Thursday, 23 January, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Students have been given appointment sheets and have been asked to approach their subject teachers to arrange an appropriate time.

Term 3 begins on Monday, 6 January. It will be a Week B on the timetable. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards evening takes place on Thursday, 13 February 2020. This is where we will recognise the achievements of students across the different levels of the Award. Further details to follow in the New Year.

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Subject Leader Commendations for

Academic Attainment

Art Eliza Carvill

Design Technology Eliza Carvill

Drama Amrissar Heer

English Alice Gemmill

Fashion Ella Bartlett

Food Technology Jessica Nuttall

French Lucy Thompson

Geography Lauren Hicks

German Terri Hofacker

History Morgan O’Neill

Mathematics Terri Hofacker

Music Alice Gemmill

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Jessica Nuttall

Science Fatima Altaf

Spanish Sophia Stevens


Progress and Effort Art Shaniqua Josiah

Design Technology Carly Ho

Drama Yasmeen Elgamri

Food Technology Isha Islam

English Sinead Denwood

Fashion Hristina Atanasova

French Rubie Rose Rich

Geography Poppy Wallace

German Nida Mulolli

History Hristina Atanasova

Mathematics Ashwin Kular

Music Annie Higton

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Aeryn Bartlett

PE Ruby Brown

Science Alena Galuvakadua

Spanish Savannah Siraj

LORIC Award

9W = Jessica Schofield

9N = Ruby Brown

9D = Holly Fitch

9S = Mia Greenwood

9R = Chelsie White

9G = Yasmeen Elgamri

9I = Annie Higton

Year Leader Commendation

(Star of the Term)

9W = Bethany Foster

9N = Lucy Thompson

9D = Isobelle Richardson

9S = Syd Stapleton

9R = Savannah Canning

9G = Lola Hartstone-Kolovich

9I = Rebecca Thomas

Year 9 Celebration Assembly

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LORIC Award

10W = Emilia Wilkowski

10N = Caitlin James

10D = Thea Roe

10S = Arwen Downes

10R = Connie Hedley

10G = Amelie Maskell

Year Leader Commendation (Star of the Term)

10W = Emma Withers

10N = Keira Suman

10D = Safa Khan

10S = Mia Pottage

10R = Connie Hedley

10G = Jessica Shkurtaj

Subject Leader Commendations for Academic

Attainment

Art Alexis Fowkes

Business BTEC Zara Stalker

Catering Corinna Miller

Computer Science Alexandra Elmes

Design Technology Poppy Stanford

Drama Eloise Godley-McAvoy

English Nicole Akpieyi

Fashion Zara Stalker

Food Preparation & Nutrition Katie Waterfall-Jones

French Amarise Bains

Geography Caitlin James

German Mia Pottage

History Emma Hill

Mathematics Megan Creffield

Music Catherine Newton

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Mia Pottage

PE GCSE Amber White

Performing Arts Arwen Downes

Science Biology Eloise Godley-McAvoy

Science Chemistry Lucy Hopkins

Science Physics Alexandra Elmes

Spanish Marilena Malathouni

Subject Leader Commendations for Progress and

Effort

Art Alice Cox

Business Liesdale Nhamburo

Catering Robyn McClenn

Computer Science Megan Creffield

Drama Alexandra Elmes

Design Technology Holly McMahon

English Gracey Ley

Fashion Alexis Fowkes

Food Preparation & Nutrition Kacey-Lea Green

French Kaitlin Pearce

Geography Emma Hill

German Zoe Lukacsi

History Abigail Pugh

Catering

Mathematics Keira Suman

Music Emilia Wilkowski

Performing Arts Hanna Liang

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Tallulah Gregory

PE Core Tallulah Gregory

PE GCSE Caitlin James

Science Biology Mia Fothergill

Science Chemistry Kaitlin Pearce

Science Physics Caitlin James

Spanish Alice Riley

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LORIC Award

11W = Sophie Adam

11N = Olivia Lawes

11D = Abigail Clare-Panton

11S = Evie Hannon

11R = Simran Basra-Jones

11G = Harriet Moss

Year Leader Commendation (Star of the Term)

11W = Dua Atharkhan

11N = Darshanpreet Virdi

11D = Vaneeza Butt

11S = Roseanna Thomas

11R = Agatha Thomson

11G = Zara Jafri


Academic Attainment Art Olatz Bulson-Roman

Business GCSE Bethany Salter

Catering Leiona Lewis

Child Development Lillie Egleton

Design Technology Imogen Clark

Drama Libby Brake

English Vaneeza Butt

Food Preparation & Nutrition Libby Brake

Fashion Poppy Bullock

French Elora Carrard

Geography Scarlett O’Shaughnessy

German Olatz Bulson-Roman

History Sarah Newell

Mathematics Keira Jacobs Shrivastava

Music Evie Hannon

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Saffron Pires

PE Gigi Stephens

Performing Arts Camille Wallis-Desablens

Science Biology Roseanna Thomas

Science Chemistry Zoe Pugsley

Science Physics Scarlett O’Shaughnessy

Spanish Bethany Salter


Progress and Effort Art Lula Hammond

Business GCSE Zoe Pugsley

Business BTEC

Catering Lauren Hawthorne

Child Development Tia Mills

Computer Science Millie Hamid

Design Technology Ciara Eastabrook

Drama Annabel Hodgkinson

English Grace Vorster-Davidson

Fashion Jess Tracey

Food Preparation & Nutrition Savannah Denwood

French Stacy Martins

Geography Ellena Seeburg

German Ellie Ballantyne-Clark

History Lade Ilara

Mathematics Scarlett O’Shaughnessy

Music Nina Young

Performing Arts Charlie Johal

PE GCSE Ella Clarke

PE CN Leiona Lewis

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Camille Wallis-Desablens

Science Biology Freya Meek

Science Chemistry Lauren Hughes

Science Physics Chloe Fitch

Spanish Lillie Egleton

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LORIC Award

12W = Chantal Jamila Bundalian

12N = Ava Hewitt

12D = Fatimah Saleem

12R = Naomi Parsons


(Star of the Term)

12W = Jannat Mahmood

12N = Emily Cave

12D = Daisy Wilcock

12R = Maria Burr


Art Ava Hewitt

Business Asha Sumon

Design Technology Emily Cave

Drama & Theatre Studies Harriet Cook

English Becky O’Hara

Food Science & Nutrition Noshin Janan

French Chantal Jamila Bundalian

Geography Rachel Clark

German Jessica Woods

History Rachel East

Mathematics Issy Teeder

Media Mahima Abedin

Performing Arts Dia Aziz

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Rachel East

Psychology Kate Betteridge

Science Biology Chloe Rodgers

Science Chemistry Faye Wong

Science Physics Adam Smith

Sociology Cana Williams

Spanish Ilaria Okusaga

Travel & Tourism Gemma Nadin


Progress and Effort

Art Becky O’Hara

Business Zara Bailey

Design Technology Maria Burr

Drama & Theatre Studies Edie Wilde

English Rachel East

French Halima Ahmed

Food Science & Nutrition Sydney Jones

Geography Isabel Copper

German Lionel Owona Jessica Woods

History Fatimah Saleem

Mathematics Sam Allum

Media Halima Ahmed

Performing Arts Ellis Micklewright

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Naomi Parsons

Psychology Aysha Iqbal

Science Biology Aneeza Hassan

Science Chemistry Chloe Rodgers

Science Physics Emily Helsby

Sociology Fatimah Saleem

Spanish Daniela Alcantarini

Travel & Tourism Lauren Maidlow


LORIC Award

13W = Allegra Whybrow

13N = Georgia Harris

13D = Molly Kemp

13R = Ginny Davis


(Star of the Term)

13W = Nancy Maton

13N = Georgia Harris

13D = Philippa Gibson

13R = Sadie Pearson


Academic Attainment

Art Aliya Prichard-Casey

Business Samantha Royal Brown

Design & Technology Ffion Jones

Drama & Theatre Studies Ginny Davis

English Rachael Grimmer

Food Science & Nutrition George Mackender

French Anna Foskett

Geography Eve Ellery

German Cherie Chanson Zebina George Sadie Pearson

History Rachael Grimmer

Mathematics Emily Masters

Media Bethany James

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Rosalie Toulorge

Science Biology Amy Game

Science Physics Samantha Royal Brown

Sociology Alicia Finlayson

Spanish Max Smith


Progress and Effort

Art Faye James

Business Alicia Finlayson

Design Technology Holly Stevens

Drama & Theatre Studies Grace Pearson-Hall

English Rosalie Toulorge

Food Science & Nutrition George Mackender

French Holly Fazackerley

Geography Sarena Robert

History Anya Natt

Mathematics Amy Game

Media Rebecca Howard

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Louisa Armitage

Psychology Mahnoor Bahsir

Science Biology Jodie Smith

Science Chemistry Katie Snooks

Science Physics Emily Masters

Sociology Farah Daood

Spanish Anouk Zarza-Franklin

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

CHRISTMAS CARD COLLECTION

Please keep hold of your Christmas cards and drop them off to Room 25 to be recycled or re-used by the Eco-Committee in January!

The Eco-Committee meets every Wednesday at Break 1

Open to all students to come and share ideas to improve the school

environment

Year 9 Debating

‘On Monday, 9 December, the Year 9 debate team held an afterschool debate on the motion: “This house believes that social media should be banned for under eighteens”; organised by Miss Armstrong. The debate was judged by our two co-headteachers, Mr Griffiths and Mrs O’Carroll, and by Mr Arbi. Nawshin Shelim was the chairperson of the debate and Terri Hofacker was the timekeeper. On the proposition side, our three speakers were Ashwin Kular, Leilani Ijeoma and Yasmeen Elgamri, with the note-taker being Sarah Jessopp. On the opposition side, our three speakers were Anna Wadley, Fatima Altaf and Sinead Denwood, with the note-taker being Elena Kratsis. The format of the debate meant that there were periods of time where the speakers had to answer questions on the spot and from the audience. Third speakers, Yasmeen and Sinead, had to prepare their speeches throughout the debate itself, with help from their teammates and note-takers. At the start of the debate, our hosts Helena Birowka and Olivia Clark, introduced the sides, opposition and proposition, and the motion, “This house believes that social media should be banned for under eighteens”. Nawshin introduced the speakers from the different sides and Terri made sure that all of the speakers kept within their allocated time slots during the debate, whether it was to answer questions or to give their speeches. However, in the end, the opposing side won (Anna, Fatima, Sinead and Elena) and the overall winning debater of both sides was Ashwin Kular. All of the debaters put an incredible amount of effort into their speeches, all of which were an exceptionally high standard for Year 9 students; to witness and take part in the debate was an amazing opportunity, and for that I have to thank Miss Armstrong, for organising the debate club, and the judges for giving us feedback and judging our first ever Year 9 debate.’ - Rebecca Carpenter, Year 9, Debate Club Member

Calendar 2019/2020 6 January Term 3 Begins 13 February DofE Duke of Edinburgh Prize Evening 25 - 26 April DofE Bronze DofE Practice Expedition 1 9 - 10 May DofE Bronze DofE Practice Expedition 2 10 - 11 July DofE Bronze DofE Assessed Expedition 1 12 - 13 July DofE Bronze DofE Assessed Expedition 2

On Friday, 13 December, the 2019-2020 cohort of Interact students launched their first fundraising project for the Ocean Clean-Up and Young Minds with a hugely successful Christmas Tombola, which saw top prizes of hairdressing vouchers, make-up lessons and luxury bath items up for grabs, as well as dozens of chocolate prizes! A huge thank you to all members of the Interact Club for their hard work with securing contributions from across Windsor, for their stalwart organisational skills, and their exuberant effort to raise funds for two very worthwhile charities.

Interact Tombola

On Saturday, Mr Andrews and two Year 11 students, Bella McKenna and Syeda Naqvi, volunteered at a fundraising day for Scrumys (a toddler sport and activity company which run activities at WGS on Saturday mornings). There was a mixture of activities and games running throughout the morning, as well as a number of stalls selling homemade Christmas gifts and cakes, with the aim of raising money and awareness for the Borne charity which funds research into preventing premature birth. The

students were a fantastic help, setting up for the event and also getting stuck in helping run some of the games, and even becoming the mascot for the day. The event organiser and owner of Scrumys was so impressed with their contribution that he even offered them a possible job opportunity in the future! A big well done for helping make the event a success, which was further boosted by the visit of former England rugby player and Sky Sports presenter Will Greenwood, who also donated a signed shirt for the charity to auction.

Scrumys

Science Club This week, the students were set a task of making a Christmas Tree out of Jelly Tots and cocktail sticks. There were extra points on offer for design and structure. Students really enjoyed the Christmas competition and are looking forward to the New Year when we will be making snow! - Dr Guy

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January Wednesday 8 January Yr10 Furze Platt Wednesday 15 January Yr 9 Furze Platt February Wednesday 26 February Yr 10 Furze Platt March Wednesday 4 March Yr 9 Furze Platt

Upcoming Netball Fixtures

PE Kit Notice Term 3 From Term 3 (week beginning 6 January), students in Years 9 and 10 will be playing football and badminton in PE lessons. All students will need shin pads and their football boots for football, with long trousers and jumpers recommended for the colder weather.

Get Berkshire Active Awards Congratulations to Jodie Smith (Year 13) and Emily Murphy (Year 12), who have been shortlisted for the 8

th annual Get Berkshire Active Awards. Jodie and

Emily were nominated, along with a host of other students, for their sporting prowess across the calendar year both within school and outside school. Jodie has been shortlisted for Berkshire Sports Woman of the Year for her prowess in athletics across this year. She represented WSEH in the Müller British Championships, where she competed against Katerina Johnson-Thompson who went on to win the World Championships in Doha. Jodie has excelled as the season has progressed and we now wish her luck in the upcoming awards ceremony. Emily has been shortlisted for Berkshire Junior Sports Personality of the Year. Emily had a turbulent end to the season due to injuries and leaving Arsenal Women to play for Chelsea Women. Since

Emily has been at Chelsea, she has gone from strength to strength, continuing to represent England at the U17 European Qualifiers. Since October, Emily has gone on to represent Chelsea first team, coming on against Tottenham Hotspur Ladies in the Continental Cup, and again the next week, as a substitute against Birmingham City. We are now looking forward to the award ceremony on Friday, 28 February, in Reading. Good luck to both students and well done to the other Windsor Girls’ students who were nominated: Chatal Bundalian, Kiera Jacobs Shrivastava, Millie Prelogar and Charlotte Dewar.

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WINDSOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL

An Outstanding School

Imperial Road Windsor Berks SL4 3RT

NOR: 720 Sixth Form: 200+

Ages: 13-19

Telephone: 01753 795155

Windsor Girls' School is a Teaching School with NLE/NSS designation.

Teaching Assistant

Required for January 2020

Up to 31 hours per week (8.15am – 3.05pm) term time only

Salary £19039 - £19808 (pro rata)

You would join a small friendly team dedicated to student support. Previous experience in a secondary school would be an advantage. There will be a requirement to undertake some basic physiotherapy with a student, full training will be provided.

Windsor Girls' School was graded as outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2013. You would join us at an exciting phase as we move from outstanding to exceptional.

See our website www.windsorgirls.net for the Job Accountability and Application Form. Return by email to Tracy Burfoot, PA to the Headteacher at [email protected] or by post to the school.

Applications will be considered on receipt

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

http://www.windsorgirls.org/

Year 11 Geography Revision Timetable PM Revision Sessions: 3:10 – 4:00pm (All Room 25)

Unit Date Topics Covered

Paper 1 Wednesday 8th January Natural Hazards

Wednesday 15th January Natural Hazards

Wednesday 22nd January Weather and climate

Wednesday 29th January Weather and climate

Paper 2

Wednesday 5th February Urban Issues

Wednesday 12th February Urban Issues

February Half Term


Paper 2 Wednesday 26th February Urban Issues

Paper 1

Wednesday 4th March Ecosystems and tropical rainforest



Wednesday 25th March Coasts

Wednesday 1st April Coasts

Easter Holidays


Paper 1

Wednesday 22nd April Rivers

Wednesday 29th April Rivers

Paper 3 Wednesday 6th May Fieldwork/Paper 3

Paper 1 Wednesday 13th May Paper 1 Case Studies

Paper 2 Wednesday 20th May Paper 2 Case Studies

May Half Term

GCSE Science Revision The Science department will be holding weekly after school revision sessions for Year 11 students. They will be held in L32 between 3:05 and 4:05 pm. The timetable highlights the topic being covered, and the teacher holding the session. Please check the dates carefully as they will mainly be held on a Wednesday, but a few sessions will be on a Monday instead.

Date Subject Topic Teacher

CHRISTMAS BREAK

08/1/20 Physics Electricity Mr Lottering

15/01/20 Biology Diseases Dr Guy

20/01/20 Chemistry Chemical changes and electrolysis Miss Zarzecka

29/01/20 Physics Molecules and matter and radioactivity Mr Lottering

05/02/20 Biology Photosynthesis and respiration Miss Edwards

12/02/20 Chemistry Energy changes Dr Haynes

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

26/02/20 Physics Forces Mrs McKinlay

04/03/20 Biology Nervous system and hormones Miss Edwards

09/03/20 Chemistry Rates of reaction Miss Zarzecka

18/03/20 Physics Waves Mr Lottering

25/03/20 Biology Reproduction and genetics Dr Guy

01/04/20 Chemistry Organic chemistry Dr Haynes

EASTER BREAK

22/04/20 Biology Adaptation and ecosystems Miss Edwards

29/04/20 Chemistry Chemical analysis Miss Zarzecka

06/05/20 Physics Electromagnetism Mr Lottering

13/05/20 Any science General skills Dr Haynes

20/05/20 Any science General skills Mrs McKinlay

MAY HALF TERM

GCSE History Revision Break 2 Monday Exam skills support

Miss Salter

Break 2 Wednesday Content support

Miss Salter

Break 2 Friday – Revision Support with

Mrs Peck

MONDAY Afterschool 3:15-4:00pm

REMINDER – USE the PixL App

Date Focus Teacher

CHRISTMAS

13 Jan Big Picture of American West / CONSEQUENCES CSR

20 Jan American West IMPORTANCE CPK

27 Jan American West NARRATIVE CSR

3 Feb Big Picture of Germany/ HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE CPK

10 Feb Germany USEFULNESS CSR

HALF TERM

24 Feb Big Picture of Trenches/ USEFULNESS CPK

2 March Big Picture of Medicine/ Explain CSR

9 March Trenches USEFULNESS CPK

16 March Big Picture Elizabeth / How far Q CSR

23 March Explain Q – Germany CPK

30 March How far Q- Medicine CRS

EASTER

20 April Narrative American West CPK

27 April Trenches USEFULNESS CSR

4 May How far Q- Germany CPK HALF TERM

REVISION DAY Times to be confirmed CRS

EXAMs… P1- TRENCHES AND MEDICINE 1 JUNE P2- AMERICAN WEST AND ELIZABETH 4 JUNE P3 – GERMANY 12 JUNE

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GCSE MFL Revision

Week

Commencing

Higher – Thurs 3:05-3:50 Foundation – Weds Br2

06/01/2020

Varying sentence structure for

effect

Writing in the future tense

13/01/2020 Giving and justifying opinions Linking ideas

20/01/2020 As above As above

27/01/2020

How to be accurate when trying

to be complex

Opinions and justifications


10/02/2020 Translation skills Translating Eng to Ger


24/02/2020 TBC Using more complex language

09/03/2020 TBC As above

German Revision/Support Sessions

French Foundation/Support sessions Foundation B2 Monday Higher ‘HITT’ (High Intensity Training!) Grammar Thursday After School 3:05 - 3:25/Friday B2 1:30 - 1:50:

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