WEEKLY NEWS SHEET. Aldworth School. Issue 165 Friday 20 January What s on this week MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER PSHE TOPICS

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Aldworth School WEEKLY NEWS SHEET Issue 165 Friday 20 January 2017 What s on this week Monday 23 January to Friday 27 January Thursday 26 January Year 11 Pre Public Exams Year 9 Options Evening 6.

Professor Oreffo holds the chair of Musculoskeletal Science at the University of Southampton and is co-founder of the Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells & Regeneration.

1 Aldworth School WEEKLY NEWS SHEET Issue 165 Friday 20 January 2017 What s on this week Monday 23 January to Friday 27 January Thursday 26 January Year 11 Pre Public Exams Year 9 Options Evening 6.00pm MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER PSHE TOPICS Professor Richard Oreffo We are delighted to be welcoming Professor Richard Oreffo to Aldworth on Thursday 26 January. Professor Oreffo holds the chair of Musculoskeletal Science at the University of Southampton and is co-founder of the Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells & Regeneration. Richard has agreed to provide a presentation to our Separate Science Year 9 and 10 students to include the use of stem cell technology and the associated ethical issues. This supports the GCSE Biology curriculum content. Have a lovely weekend Mr McCabe PERFORMING ARTS TRIP NEW YORK There are still a few places remaining on the Performing Arts trip to New York in February 2018 half term. The trip is open to all students currently in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 and will include a Broadway workshop with professional actors and tickets to a popular Broadway show, as well as all the other must-see tourist attractions in New York! Please see the attached poster and letter for more details, or contact Miss Crocker or Mrs Austen if you require any further information. Thank you. Miss Crocker Please see below the topics that students will be doing in PSHE lessons next week: Mrs Reddy Year 7 What makes a good diet? Year 8 Year 9 This lesson will examine the seven food groups and how to eat a balanced diet. The pupils will be asked to create healthier versions of their favourite dinners! How much do you know about alcohol? The first of five lessons which examine drinking alcohol. This introductory lesson gives the pupils an idea of how alcohol is made and measured, and starts to investigate the myths around drinking alcohol. Options Choices: How can I make the right options choices for me? The third of three lessons which examines the different options choices that our pupils can make. Pupils will receive their Options Booklets today in tutor time. Tutors will go through the Options with their students and answer any questions that they might have. Year 10 Outside Speakers: Representatives from the Samaritans will be coming in to talk to our pupils about mental health and where to get help if they need it. Year 11 No lesson this week due to Pre-Public examinations.

2 (Continued from page 1) UNDER 14s RUGBY Please see the attached from Basingstoke Rugby Football Club regarding Under 14s Rugby. Mr Minton

3 Performing Arts NEW YORK Trip 2018 The Performing Arts department are excited to announce that we are planning a trip to NEW YORK CITY in February half term 2018! The trip will include a BROADWAY workshop with professional actors, a BROADWAY show, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre and much more! This trip is open to students currently in years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Places are selling fast, but there are still some left. Please see Miss Crocker or Miss Austen for more information and a letter!

Our Ref: MCR/LRS 6 January 2017 Dear Parent/Guardian Performing Arts trip to New York Cityy Monday 12 February to

New York City. During February 2018 half term, we are planning to goo to New York City.

Our tour operator is Adaptable Travel, a company with over 202 years experience providing bespoke, worldwide

Main details Accommodation (provisional): Dates Price: Transport: 3 nights bedd and breakfast accommodation at

4 Our Ref: MCR/LRS 6 January 2017 Dear Parent/Guardian Performing Arts trip to New York Cityy Monday 12 February to Friday February I am really pleased your child has shown an interest in our school Performing Arts trip to New York City. During February 2018 half term, we are planning to goo to New York City. We are extremely excited and looking forward to an opportunity to give the students an amazing experience. Our tour operator is Adaptable Travel, a company with over 202 years experience providing bespoke, worldwide educational trips for groups. Main details Accommodation (provisional): Dates Price: Transport: 3 nights bedd and breakfast accommodation at Hostelling International New York City, located near main tourist attractions Monday 12 February Friday 16 Februaryy (paid in instalments) Return flights from Heathrow to New York, coach transfers in UK and USA What the price includes: Return flights Coach transfers Three nights bed and breakfast accommodation Three evening meals Metro pass Broadway workshop Broadway show Radio City Music Hall backstage tour Apollo Theatre guided tour t Guided walking tour of famous movie sites

5 9/11 Memorial and Museum Entrance to the Empire State Building Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Cruise Free time at Rockefeller Centre, Columbus Square and Times Square Students will require their own passport and an ESTA visa at a cost of $14. Spending money will be needed, including enough to cover a light lunch. In order to secure a place on the trip please complete and return the attached reply slip by Friday 3 February, together with a non-refundable deposit of to the Finance Office. Payment can be made online, by cash or cheque (made payable to Hampshire County Council). A second non-refundable instalment of will be payable within two months of the first deposit and the final balance will be due by 20 October Please note in the event of a student dropping out prior to travel, monies will not be refunded unless we are able to reallocate the place to another student. On receipt of your first deposit a payment card and proposed payment schedule will be sent out. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 30 spaces so please reply promptly if your child would like to participate in this memorable trip. We expect and must ensure Aldworth students behave in an exemplary fashion throughout the trip. Aldworth staff must have full confidence in the behaviour of students who wish to take part in this trip. Later in the year we will arrange a Parents Information Evening where all aspects of the trip will be explained in detail. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via the school reception. Yours sincerely Miss M Crocker Miss M Crocker Teacher of Performing Arts

6 Please return to the Finance Office by Friday 3 February 2017 Re. Trip to New York City Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2018 Student name: Tutor: I have received and read your letter dated 6 January 2017 and I would like my son/daughter to take part in the Trip to New York Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February I have read and understood the trip information and am aware that exemplary behaviour is essential during and in the lead up to this trip. Please tick appropriate box I enclose the non-refundable deposit of for the 2018 Trip to New York I have paid online for the non-refundable deposit of the 2018 Trip to New York Parent/Guardian name: Parent/Guardian signature: Date:

email: terryldavenport@hotmail.com or call 07941333264.

be in Yr9 at school from September 2016.

7 Come and join Basingstoke RFC U14 s. For further details ask your Parent or Guardian to or call To be a part of Basingstoke RFC U14 s you will need to be in Yr9 at school from September Basingstoke Rugby club, Down Grange, Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HH.

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WOODBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL P r i d e I n A c h i e v e m e n t Dear Parent/Carer New York Residential Trip 2019 The Drama Department are pleased to announce that they are running a residential visit to New York on the 21 st -25 th October 2019. Students will spend