Supportive Friday 18 June 2021 - West Craven High School
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‘Ad Vitam Paramus’
‘We are Preparing for Life’.
Supportive
Follow us on Twitter @westcravenhigh
Friday 18 June 2021
We can be followed @WestCravenHighSchool
“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have
the right people there to support you.”
Misty Copeland
Key Messages
I hope that this E-bulletin finds you and your family well.
Supportive is our core value of the week. Congratulations to all our ASPIRE award winners featured later in this E-
Bulletin who received the most supportive points this week. Well done!
Following a small number of positive cases among students in school, mainly in Year 9, we continued to offer on-site
testing to all consenting students on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Thankfully, all students tested negative.
This gives us confidence that we have effectively identified all close contacts to those who previously tested positive.
I look forward to welcoming back students from self-isolation next week and thank everyone at home for supporting
our efforts in keeping our school community safe. If your child is self-isolating and well enough, encourage them to
log onto ClassCharts and MS Teams to keep up-to-date with all school work. If you have any technical difficulties
with logging on, or your child needs a password reset please drop us an email at help@westcraven.co.uk
As always, please keep your child at home if they display any classic COVID symptoms of a continuous cough, high
temperature, or experience a loss of taste, and book a PCR test. Recent research from King’s College London and
the NHS suggests that a headache, sore throat and runny nose are now the most commonly reported symptoms
among younger people linked to the latest COVID variants. Please be vigilant as it would be easy to mistake these
as symptoms of a common cold. My advice is that if you are in doubt, book a PCR test.
As previously reported, we have cancelled our new Year 7 transition day to protect both primary and secondary
bubbles. However, we will be hosting an information evening for all new students to attend school in person with
one family member. To allow for social distancing and to ensure the safety of this event, we will be offering four
identical sessions which you will be able to book online. I will write to all new Year 7 students with further details.
Please save the date: the sessions will take place on 30 June and 1 July with a choice of either 3.30pm or 5.30pm.
Our Year 10 geography students have been busy this week preparing for their much anticipated field trip to Malham
next Tuesday, which is a requirement of the GCSE course. I look forward to sharing photographs and a roundup of
their experience next week. The next few weeks are very important as students from all year groups will be taking
end of year assessments. Please support your child in preparing for these exams.
As part of our drive as a Reading Academy, Year 7 students joined an interactive webinar on Wednesday from author
Nicky Singer, who read from her new book 'The Survival Game' based around the plight of a refugee girl travelling
from central Africa to the North of Scotland. This sparked a lively discussion around the issues of climate change.
There's just over a week to go until this year's national Thank a Teacher Day. You can send a card to anyone working
in school (school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, and all support staff such as office staff, pastoral staff,
lunchtime supervisors, caretakers, and cleaners) using this link: https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a.../thank-a-
teacher-form/ and at the same time, why not also nominate your favourite West Craven staff in the Pendle Education
Trust Inspire Awards - https://www.westcraven.co.uk/inspire-awards-2021/1171.html
Please stay safe and, as always, get in touch if I can help or support in any way.
Mrs Tracy Foy
Principal
21 Year 7 & 8 Exams – 1 week 1 Year 10 Food Mock Exam
22 Year 10 Geography - Field Trip 5 Year 10 DT Mock Exam
21 Year 10 English Mock Exam 7 Year 10 Art Mock Exam
June
23 Year 10 Mathematics Mock Exam 9 Year 10 Art Mock Exam
July
30 Year 10 Engineering Mock Exam 14 Photography Mock Exam
30 Year 10 Food Mock Exam 19 Enrichment week
29-30 Year 10 FE college visits – Virtual 19 School Sponsored Walk
Charity Fundraising event
20 Sports Day
DT 5th July
Art Weds 7th July and Friday 9th July
Food 30th June and 1stDepartment
July for Education
Photography 14th July
The importance of testing and reporting in schools and colleges
Testing continues to play a crucial role, in and out of classrooms, in our fight against COVID-19.
Staff should continue to test themselves and report results whilst encouraging secondary school and
college students to do likewise.
Reporting test results can be done simply and quickly, from mobiles, online or by phone, and should
be completed straightaway. Reporting not only supports contact tracing in the event of a positive
case but also assists our understanding of community rates of infection.
To help in communicating the importance of testing and reporting, we have produced a blog on why
reporting your test result is as important as taking a test, featuring further guidance and common
questions. This also includes details on financial support available to parents whose children are
asked to self-isolate after contact with a positive case. Please share this in your newsletters and
communications with pupils and parents.
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Inspire Awards 2021 As we approach the end of the academic year, we're opening up the nominations for our staff Inspire Awards. We'd like children and their families to nominate the staff who they think should win our teacher and support member of staff awards. We also have a parent/carer of the year category, so if there is a parent or carer you think has done an amazing job over the past 12 months, please nominate them too. Please vote before the end of the school day on Friday 18th June using the Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwmje- UCs2LajDBEsyK16OWhcMpICy_rpBG_Sg7LOjfiJrFw/viewform We look forward to announcing the winners to you before the end of term.
Geography Year 7 geographers investigating our outdoor spaces and making decisions based on their findings. Students also used specialist equipment to measure microclimate including anemometers, thermometers and lux meters.
Geography Year 7 have been practising their data presentation and analysis skills to decide which site around school would be best for new picnic benches. They have written reports to Mrs Foy explaining their choices and why these are important. They had to choose between the front of school, the Year7 courtyard, the playing field and the hardstanding at the rear of school. The overwhelming majority chose site 4, the hardstanding at the rear of school for new picnic benches. Ava chose site 3 'It has the highest sunlight levels, with light SE winds and the surroundings were pleasant.’ Theo chose site 4 'The results of my environmental survey showed it be one of the safest, cleanest and greenest places in school. I really liked the view.'
Geography Year 7 working exceptionally hard on their geography fieldwork write ups. Miss Sumner was super impressed!
RE Year 7 have been preparing for their end of year assessment in RE by creating these fantastic revision clocks which will help them to know more and remember more.
Art Year 7 - butterflies and bugs. Year 9 – Day of the Dead.
English On Wednesday, 16 June, Year 7 students enjoyed being part of the Pop Up Festival. They joined an interactive webinar from Nicky Singer, author of both adult and chldren’s books. Throughout the webinar she read from her new book 'The Survival Game' which is based around the plight of a refugee girl travelling from central Africa to the North of Scotland. Nicky spoke about her concerns over climate change and the problems of refugees around the world. She also gave the students information on how she researches her books and answered student questions on this and other topics. Director of English, Mrs Stoker loved the sound of her book and through it would be a great addition to our scheme of work on ‘Survival.’
Sport
Footballer Alfie trials at Leeds
Year 8 student, Alfie Morrison is eagerly waiting for the
results of his football trial at Leeds United Academy.
Alfie, who plays for Barnoldswick Town Greens attended the
trials during the half term break. Alfie absolutely loves
football and he has worked really hard through lockdown to
improve his fitness and skills.
Alfie said, “The standard was very high and really hard
work, but the challenges set were fun and I thoroughly
enjoyed it.”
Good luck Alfie, we hope you are successful.
Lily-Grace runs for Wharfedale Harriers
Year 8 student, Lily-Grace Clayton represented her
running club, Wharfedale Harriers, on Sunday 13
June, in the English Junior and UKA British Junior inter
County Championship race in Glossop.
Completing a hilly course in very hot running
conditions Lily-Grace rose to the challenge and did
her club proud by demonstrating guts, determination
and resilience.
Well done Lily-Grace!
Ciara represents Lancashire
Keen Fell Runner Ciara Duffy has been
selected to represent Lancashire in the Under
17 Girls’ category.
A member of Clayton Le Moors Harriers, Year
10 student Ciara had to take part in the English
Junior selection race, where the top three
runners, from each age category, were
selected to represent Lancashire.
On Sunday 13 June Ciara represented
Lancashire in the English Junior and UKA
British Junior inter County Championship race
in Glossop. The Lancashire girls’ team, came
fourth out of the nine counties taking part.
Well done Ciara!Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Freya to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Talented, Year 8 student Freya Hutchinson has been given the
huge opportunity to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
in 2022.
Freya has been part of the drama company ‘Stage Door Youth
Theatre’ for the past four years and she is thrilled that she is
one of seven drama students to be selected to perform at the
festival; Edinburgh Fringe is a world leading celebration of arts
and culture and takes place during the month of August.
To be able to attend Freya has to raise money through fund
raising. So far her team have completed a cyclothon, where
they cycled the equivalent distance from John O’Groats to
Land’s End (874 miles), she is also arranging bake sales, car
boot sales and drama events.
Good luck in meeting your fundraising target Freya!
Science and Conservation
A simple “bee bar” to make
Bee populations are rapidly declining around the
world due to habitat loss, pollution and the use of
pesticides, among other factors. “These creatures
are vital to what we eat and what our countryside
looks like,” says Gill Perkins, Chief Executive of the
Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
Just like us, they need to drink regularly; help keep
them hydrated by putting out a daily “bee bar” in
your garden.
A small tub, like the one illustrated, with some
stones in is perfect!Online Safety Your child and online gaming handbook: What you need to know https://assets.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/images/site_images/77088_Gaming4Good_E_Handbook_June_2021.pdf
Extra-Curricular Activities
Lunch Clubs After School Clubs
Face to face Face to face
Monday Monday
Year 7 Drop in counselling, Year 7 mixed Football (3G)
Debbie Haworth, T5 Rounders (Field)
Year 10 Lunch Club, Mrs Ali, Year 9 Homework Club, Library, Mrs Boardman
G8 Year 10 Child Development club/revision, Ms Bradley, G9
Tuesday Tuesday
Year 9 Lunch Club, Mrs Ali, M5 Year 8 mixed Football (3G)
Rounders (Field)
Year 10 French Club, Miss Jowitt, G6
Year 9 Homework Club, Library, Mrs Boardman
Year 7 Athletics
Wednesday Wednesday
Year 7, School of Gloch, Mrs Year 9 mixed Football (3G)
Woodward, T1 Rounders (Field)
Year 8 Homework support, Year 9 Homework Club, Library, Mrs Boardman
Mrs Janjua, M8
Thursday Thursday
Year 10 mixed Football (3G)
Rounders (Field)
Year 9 Homework Club, Library, Mrs Boardman
Year 10 Child Development club/revision, Ms S Bradley, G9
Year 8 Athletics
All Years Running Group - (Plodder's welcome!) with Mr
Christie, change in the ‘bubble’ toilets, meet at the back of the
gym @ 3:15
Friday Friday
Year 7 Art Club, Mrs Year 11 mixed Football (3G)
Whittle/Miss Knowles, T8 Year 10 Homework support, Miss Leatham, The Bridge
Extra-Curricular PE
Students are invited to the extra-curricular PE sessions that will run after school from 3.05pm - 4.05pm.
Students should report to the 3G pitch and staff will record their attendance on SIMS.
Due to COVID restrictions pupils will not have the capacity to change but will be
expected to wear trainers.Oak National Academy Virtual School Library
Access Free Books
Every week a popular children's author or illustrator will
provide you with free books, exclusive videos and their top
three recommended reads.
Having access to a school library is really important for children. School libraries nurture a love of reading
that can enrich children’s literacy skills, academic achievements and mental wellbeing. Our Virtual School
Library will complement existing school libraries and will ensure that children have access to the magical
world of stories all year round, whether they are learning at school or at home.
We’ve worked with brilliant publishers and inspiring authors and illustrators to ensure that the books and
activities in our Virtual School Library will support children’s wellbeing through reading.
https://www.thenational.academy/library
Author of the Week
https://www.thenational.academy/library/be-a-
poet-on-the-football-pitch-with-kwame-alexanderWe are a Reading Academy
Sports Reading
For everyone who loves
football at West Craven
These books, and more, are all available from the school libraryWe are a Reading Academy
Why We Love Non-Fiction
As a reading academy, we live by our school motto: ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ - ‘We
are preparing for life’, and non-fiction certainly plays its role in supporting this
across the school curriculum. We aim to foster an interest in cultural, topical
and informative reading to prepare our students for adult life. While
encouraging questioning and critical thinking, and building a functional, adult
vocabulary, reading non-fiction also allows children to follow their interests and immerse
themselves in the subjects they are interested in. When we feel we know things about the world
around us, we can be more confident members of the community.
Euro 2020 Celebrations
To embrace the EURO 2020 celebrations and as part of
our Year 9 non-fiction unit of learning, we are excited
to welcome Sky Sports television reporter Peter
Stevenson, who will be visiting later in June to deliver
a virtual Q&A session with our Year 9 students. Peter
will be sharing his career journey, anecdotes from his
experiences in sports journalism and taking questions
from students. In preparation for Peter’s visit, students
will be engaged in some Euro 2020 non-fiction reading
activities next week.
Examples of non-fiction texts to read and share at home…
Letters Film and music reviews
Diaries Blogs Newspaper articles
Fashion magazines Autobiographies
Information leaflets Interviews
Magazine articles Travel guides
Biographies Book reviews Gaming magazines
Sports reviews Advertisements History Journals
Reading quote of the week…
“Life is like a game of football. You need goals.”We are a Reading Academy We have been very fortunate to receive a pack of books from The Reading Agency as part of the reading well for mental health collection of books for adults, children and young people. Reading well supports people to understand and manage their health and well-being using helpful reading. The books are all chosen and recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions and topics covered and their relatives and carers. The books are available to borrow from our school library and come highly recommended. The Reading Agency is a national project to tackle life’s big challenges through the proven power of reading.
Library Updates
We are a Reading Academy
Accelerated Reading Cloud
Reader
Library Webpage
To assist with your online learning, the
https://ukhosted6 Library webpage has been updated with https://www.readin
.renlearn.co.uk/22 gcloud.net/
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how-to-guides for
Accelerated Reader
Reading Cloud
Home Connect
Direct links to Lancashire
BorrowBox BorrowBox.
HomeConnect
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Keep in Touch
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BorrowBox
The fantastic FREE E-Book and
Audio-Book App!
You can log onto Lancashire
BorrowBox to access eBooks and
audio books and magazines.
Visit:
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All you need is to have a
Lancashire postcode.
For NEW or existing
You Tube: How to install the BorrowBox App
members, please follow the
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Keep in touch-libraries
and complete the online
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nQuestionnaire.asp?qid=488780STAR OF THE WEEK
ASPIRE POINTS
Ambition Supportive Positivity Independence Resilience Equality
The Theme of the week is Supportive, well done to the following students who received the
most positivity points on Class Charts.
7.2 Freya Fenwick 8.4 Ava Craddock
7.2 Kaya Brown 9.1 Elizabeth Holtom
7.2 William Mara 9.1 Amber Muller
8.4 Alisia Sturzu 10.2 Jack Robinson
9.3 Lewis Blackburn 10.3 George West
9.2 Brandon Shine 8.2 Paige Anderson 8.5 Floyd Whittaker
8.4 Abbie Hilton
7.2 Grace Plant
10.1 Casey Richardson
10.3 Isla Rigby
8.4 Amelia Pearson
7.5 Noah Syers 8.4 Joshua Templar
7.1 Jack Trickett
8.1 Charlotte Dobson
9.1 Ayerah Khan
8.3 Rafael Phipps
7.5 Isabella Milligan
10.4 Kayleigh Singleton
7.3 Macy Parker
9.1 Olivia Waddington
10.3 Liam Richardson
Top Parent Awarded Points
10.2 Liam Richardson 8.1 Isabelle Chew
11.5 Eden Barritt 10.2 Faith Hargreaves
7.5 Natalie Barritt 7.1 Darcey Harper
7.4 Caitlin Blake 8.2 Arlo Robinson 7.2 Megan-Leanne Mitchell
7.5 Hayden Seed 9.3 Fennella Turner 9.1 Lucy Nicholas 7.4 Daisy Ottewell
10.4 Max Lea 7.4 Olly Smith 8.2 Lily Rogan
7.4 Ben Kendall 8.4 Jack Trickett
7.1 Ross Swindells 9.5 Caleb Upton
10.3 Poppy Walker 7.5 Jasmine WaltonSummer Camp
Wellbeing
Careers Register at: https://lancashirecareershub.co.uk/events- https://www.nelson.ac.uk/apply-now/ competitions/
Careers
GCSE Pod GCSE Pod
In school ‘NOW’
3 is a Magic Number!
We have a new online resource called GCSE pod.
Watch 3 pods each day for 3 weeks. This is for students to access. It hosts a raft of
resources to support them on their GCSE journey.
Visit: https://www.gcsepod.com/
For further details, view the parent letter dated 8.12.2020
https://www.westcraven.co.uk/letters-202021/1086.html
A BIG well done to the Top 3 podders
Libby Cox
Thomas Council
Erys Gaul
We are competing against schools from across the North West in
GCSEPod Games. The more pods our students watch, the higher
up the league table we go.Follow us on Twitter @westcravenhigh
Maths Department @WestMaths
PE Department @wcpedept
Science Department @WCHSSci
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