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Belgium Battlefields Trip 2014 On Friday 24th October 79 students and 9 members of staff left Ilkley to embark on their annual visit to the Belgium Battlefields It was a particularly poignant trip this year marking the 100 Year anniversary of the start of World War 1. Read the full report on pages 2, 3 and 4.
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Day 1 Saturday 25th October
Ypres/Belgian Sector Our historians arrived at Ijzertower Museum, Diksmude, Belgium at the Tower of Peace, before moving on to Langemark German Cemetery, where 44,000 men are buried including a mass grave of 25,000. Students and teachers were both brought face to face with history here, reading marker stones discovered several dated 25th October 1914, exactly a hundred years to the day. The group then moved on to Essex Farm Cemetery and Advanced Dressing Station (ADS) where the youngest British soldier to fight in the Great War, 15-year-old J Strudwick, is buried. This is also where John McRae wrote the iconic poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’, which Mr Nuttall recited to a subdued Year 9. Students laid poppies, kindly supplied by local British Legion volunteer Sheila Bancroft and walked amongst the graves in quiet thought, pointing out those with the same names or of local regiments.
The afternoon saw a visit to the excellent ‘In Flanders Fields’ Museum & Exhibition in Ypres (Leper) Town, Belgium where the students were able to interact with history through the exhibition’s extensive collection of wartime memories. The final stop of the day was Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium, where British soldiers were stationed before being sent off to the front before finishing with a tour of Poperinge town centre.
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Day 2 - Sunday 26th October French/Somme Sector The second day started with a visit to Vimy Ridge in Pas-de-Calais, France, scene of Canada’s defining moment as a new nation and witness to the new battle tactic of the ‘creeping barrage’. Students walked through trenches barely metres apart in some places and through the lush forest of soaring maple trees that line the passage to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It was a touching if bittersweet reminder of every Canadian soldier to have fallen; each tree marks each one of the lives lost, a fact not lost on our students. From here they went on to the Somme sector of the battlefields, set on either side of the River Somme which carves its way through the area and was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting the world has ever seen. The students were stunned by the sheer size of the Thiepval Memorial & Visitor Centre, gasped at the vastness of the Lochnagar Crater, the result of an explosion so big it could be heard in London, and finally stilled by the sad beauty of the Devonshire Regiment Cemetery in Mametz.
The cemetery holds the graves of 151 soldiers killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916. Their sacrifice is commemorated by a stone at the cemetery gate which bears the simple, solemn inscription ‘The Devonshires held this trench, the Devonshires hold it still’.
Although it is hard to understand the violence and loss wrought on these men in the middle of such rural tranquillity, the students asked quiet questions about grief and loss, fully considering the nature of service and sacrifice.
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The final visit of the day included attendance at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, a moving but uplifting act of remembrance attended this year by upwards of 1500 people who come to pay their respects to the ‘Missing of the Somme’. Mrs Goodyear organised for five of our students, in their school uniform, to represent the school by the laying of wreaths inside the arch of the gate during the ceremony; this is a rare and prestigious honour that was carried out with a dignity and reverence that we are proud to have at IGS.
Day3 - Monday 27th October Ypres Salient Sector The final day began with a visit to Tyne Cot Cemetery which holds the over-flow of the missing of the Somme. 11,954 soldiers lay at this cemetery in addition to the names of 34,927 soldiers who have no known grave. Whilst here, the Welsh Guards were undertaking their annual act of remembrance and invited IGS students to attend. In return for their singing of the Welsh national anthem, IGS students treated the former guards to a rusty-to-begin-with-but-growing-in-strength-and-voice-towards-the-end rendition of ‘On Ilkla Moor Baht’ t’at’; the Guards were delighted and even joined in with the chorus!
If ever this trip was intended to pass the ‘torch’ of remembrance to the younger generation and encourage the tradition spoken of by McCrae in ‘In Flanders Fields’ then we can be assured that this will be the case at IGS. The students who attended were thirsty for knowledge, mindful of loss and dignified in remembrance, and the teachers were incredibly proud that the tradition of remembrance will continue far beyond the hundredth anniversary of the war at IGS due to these students.
Thank you also to everyone who bought a
poppy from your Key Stage Hubs, we have received a
note from the British Legion thanking us for
raising £193.91.
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Parent Questionnaire
B Hall Lunchtime Rota
B Hall Year Time Packed Lunch
Sitting 1 Year 8 12pm N3 and N6
Sitting 2 Year 9 12.10pm Social Area D Floor
Sitting 3 Year 7 Not before 12.15pm N4 and N8
Friday’s sittings
will start at
11.45 due to
Christmas
lunch!
Dear Parent/Carer, During my first term at IGS, I have been spending a lot of time getting to know staff and students and the issues that are important to them. I would like to gather views from parents too and would appreciate it if you would please complete this questionnaire before Wednesday 10th December 2014. If you have more than one child attending IGS, please answer this questionnaire based on your eldest child. All answers will remain anonymous and any published results will not identify individual responses. Many thanks,
Helen Williams
Headteacher
Attendance Measure
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Well done to Hannah Wellock (10BJS) who competed in the final Yorkshire Youth League Fencing Competition of the year. In the under 14 girls’ epee category Hannah took the gold and won the championship.
Khan Academy Update The November competition has now ended. Students should check the leader board outside D2 to find out if they have any credits to claim! Well done to all those students in the top tens who have earned so many points in the last month. Current tutor competition winners are :
7LNR 8LAM 9GPS 10SMD and 10LSL 11AJH
All students can get involved in the December competition and help their tutor group win some super tutor group points, all they need to do is go on Khan Academy and practice their maths. Class Codes are:
Year 7: WCHAC8 Year 8: YY26K2 Year 9: R7M56Z Year 10: 59SK7Y Year 11: EY4K4Q
There will also be a special Christmas themed prize at the end of this month for the winner of each year group.
Congratulations to Emma Powell (9JP) who competed in the British Tooling Series at the Leeds Wall at the weekend. Emma came 2nd and is now 2nd overall in the UK in the seniors 18-40 years category. Emma’s next competition is in Inverness on Saturday 13th December and then it’s on to the Ice World Cup on 17th/18th January, followed by a week to Rjukan in Norway to climb on water ice.
Good luck Emma!
Good luck to Adam Mitchell, Archie Minto and George Smith (all in 7AMB) who are travelling to Sunderland for the North East Region Swimming Championships this weekend.
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Congratulations to our 3 cross country teams who travelled down to the English Schools National Final in Newquay on Saturday. After a very long journey down and an overnight stay, blue skies, bright sunshine and the sound of seagulls welcomed the teams to the pristine course set up around Tretherras School.
24 qualifying schools from across the country selected six runners to compete in each of the age categorised races. Ilkley were commended by the organisers for getting three out of a possible four teams to the final. Only one other school equalled that achievement.
The Junior Boys’ Team qualified third in the East Midlands regional final and tried really hard to compete amongst the best in England. Dom Coy (8SP) was the first Ilkley pupil across the line in 75th place and added, ‘It was a great experience racing in a national final but the big occasion and the long journey got the better of me.’
The Junior Girls’ Team had been rehearsing their start in the practice pen prior to the race but unfortunately things didn't go to plan and all six girls found themselves fighting at the back of the field of 140 runners.
After a gruelling first lap Bethan Morley (8PDH) had managed to get into 23rd position and ran off into the distance away from the supporting crowd. When she came round the corner into the view of the huge crowd at the end of the second lap she was first, closely followed by her local rival, Katie, from Skipton Girls High School. As they turned the final bend the girls were battling strong but Katie managed to stride away into the home straight letting Bethan claim 2nd place. Bethan described the race, ‘It was exciting but tiring and I am delighted with my title as the second fastest under 14 cross country runner in England!’
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It was the first time Ilkley's inter boys’ team were represented in the finals and the boys were relishing the opportunity to race around the 4km course. Previous winners of the race include Olympians and Commonwealth medallists in recent years. Despite it being two days away from December, temperatures were pushing 15 degrees Celsius and the boys gave it their all, but after a poor start the boys were on the back foot. Cameron Reilly (13) finished strong in 63rd, in a time of 18:24 minutes, commenting, ‘I pushed myself harder than ever before, and left nothing out on the course!’ At the presentation ceremony, England runners Miranda Heathcote and Emma Stepto presented Bethan with a certificate. They then shared advice on how they went from winning the English Schools final to competing for their country. The finishing positions for the teams were: IGS Junior Girls’ Team 21st, IGS Junior Boys’ Team 23rd and the IGS Inter Boys’ Team came 23rd
Well done to everyone who took part.
Junior Boys (left to right) Dominic Coy (8SP), Ethan Whiteside (8PDH), James Patchett (7MEH), Reuben Foster (7ELC), Adam Mitchell (7AMB) and Robbie Matthews (8PB)
Inter Boys (left to right) Harry Barker (9JRW), Ben Thompson (10LO), George Dey (9MWC), Joe Haigh (9GPS), George Hardesty (10BJS) and Cameron Reilly (9JB)
Junior Girls (left to right) Elise Crabtree (8DSF), Ella Shouler-Harris (8SL), Bethan Morley (8PDH), Katie Meredith (7DJS), Rachel Scott (8PDH) and Emily Field (8LAM)
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A AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND FIXTURES
MONDAY
8th December
Senior and Under 15 Netball Club @ Sports Hall 3.00 – 4.30 (SHR/SD) Year 11 and 1st XV Boys’ Rugby Club @ IRUFC 3.30 – 5.00 (ACF) Year 7 Monday Night Football @ School Fields 3.30-5.00 (PLB) Senior B Netball v Bradford Girls’ (H) (SMB)
Senior A and U14 Netball v Bingley (A) (KR)
TUESDAY
9th December
Under 13 Netball Club @ Sports Hall 3.00 – 4.30 (KR) Year 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Hockey Club @ Ben Rhydding Astroturf 3.15 – 4.30 (AJK) (CANCELLED) Year 7, 8 and 9 Football Club @ School Playing Fields 3.15 – 4.30 (SP) Year 7 and 8 Boys’ Rugby Club @ IRUFC 3.30 – 5.00 (ACF) Primary School Dodgeball @ Sports Hall 3.15 – 5.15 (Year 9/10 Sp. Leaders) (PLB) U19 Football v St Mary’s 3G (A) (PDH) Yr7 Girls’ Football v Beckfoot (LV)
WEDNESDAY
10th December
Under 12 and Under 14 Netball Club @ Sports Hall – Lunchtime (KR/SD)
Synchronise Swimming Club @ Pool 3.15 – 4.30
Year 9 and 10 Boys’ Rugby Club @ IRUFC 3.30 – 5.00 (ACF) U15 Girls’ Indoor Cricket @ Sports Hall 3.00-5.00 (PLB) Winter Rugby Training @ Ben Rhydding Astroturf 3.15 – 4.30 (ACF) Yr8 Football @ Goals, Kirkstall (MWC) (TBC) Yr11 Football v St Mary’s 3G (A) (SP)
U15 A&B v Beckfoot (A) (SMB/KR)
U14B Netball Em League @ UAK (SMB/KR)
1st XI Hockey v Rushworth (H) (AJK) Yr8 & Yr9 Rugby Union v Rodillian Academy (H) KO 14:15 (ACF)
Table Tennis @ Keighley TT Centre – 4-5.45
THURSDAY
11th December
Year 7 and 8 Hockey Club @ School Playing Fields – 3.15 – 4.30 (AJK) Girls’ Rugby Club @ IRUFC – 3.30 – 5.00 (SG/WPL) Mixed Badminton @ Sports Hall – 3.00 – 4.30 (AJH) IGS Dodgeball @ Sports Hall – 3.15-5.15 (PLB)
FRIDAY
12th December
Dance Club @ Gym – 3.15 – 4.15 (JW)
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It was wonderful to see so many visitors to our Wednesday’s Creative Arts Evening...what a show it was! Visitors were welcomed by the sound of the Samba Band and the sight of Mr Sharpe (Maths) performing with fire (who knew he could do that!) We saw a Paparazzi inspired fashion show (walking amongst the artwork) with stunning designs on display and photography students following the models, scenes from the Shakespeare Festival’s Othello and the recent Purple Tie Production Gangs ‘n’ Gals. We were also treated to some fantastic Year 7 Christmas inspired drama and sneak previews of the Testimony pieces that are being rehearsed for our ‘Countdown to Christmas’.
There was also an opportunity to take part in the Lady Gaga inspired media project and be filmed lip synching - where lots of students seemed to be embarrassed by parental participation!
Creative
Arts
Evening
We heard music from string quartets, rock bands and instrumental soloists. The audience were treated to songs from shows, rock classics and renditions from the choir.
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All these sights were set amongst a backdrop of artwork produce in lessons, from stunning pieces from last year’s art show to a collection of Red Saunders inspired photographs,
and stained glass window inspired images which were beautifully lit and looked absolutely stunning. We would
really appreciate your comments on the evening, if you came along click here to complete our feedback questionnaire.
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Available daily…
There is also a range of cold meals, sandwiches and pizzas available every day and remember the meal deal is still only £2.15. This includes a hot meal and a pudding or drink. The same price covers a choice from the cold selection and a juice and a small dessert.
SCHOOL MENU
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Want to keep up to date with what’s going in school? As well as reading Headline we have a school twitter account @Ilkleygrammar and some of our curriculum areas also use twitter. Politics, Geography, Biology, Citizenship, MFL and Creative Arts all have twitter covered, alongside Year 8 and Post 16. They are a fantastic way to see additional reading material, links on hot topics that may be covered in class as well as details on trips and visits. Click on the twitter feed below to take you straight through to their tweets.
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Don’t forget Friday 12th December is Christmas Jumper Day. Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is now in its third year and, thanks to fantastic supporters popping on their pullovers up and down the nation, they’ve raised more than £1.6 million to date. It’s the day for students and staff wear festive knitwear, Christmassy t-shirts or onesie or simply don non-uniform (with a Christmas twist) and pay £1 to Save the Children. Last year was a huge success and we raised £1300.
Christmas lunch will also be served on Friday 12th December. Students can choose between turkey and all the trimmings or the delicious sounding vegetarian alternative...not to mention mince pies and chocolate orange brownies! Students need to register their interest by clicking here to complete the Google form and make their choice (this will give the School Kitchen an idea of numbers) and pay on the day via the usual thumb scan.
Sitting 1 lunch (Year 8) will start at 11.45 on Friday 12th December.
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GCSE Overview Year 10 Year 11
Another Football is Possible Last Thursday, a group of Key Stage 3 students competed in the final of the ‘Another Football is Possible’ after-school programme. Students bravely delivered presentations from the stage about the issue they had chosen to try and change, the work they had been doing and how audience members could help. Teachers and parents passed on plenty of positive comments about how eloquent all of the students were, and how impressive their achievements were for a group of 11-14 year olds.
Our judges – Tom Weir (11AJH), Violet Tinnion (13DGW) and Mr Cunningham – deliberated at length, and were so impressed by all the presentations that it was hard to choose only one winner. Eventually the honours went to Sophie White and Milly Parker from 7LNR, who have won a Leeds United stadium tour. Congratulations to our winners, and many thanks to all staff, students and parents who contributed to the programme and made the final a success!
Free Waterpolo Trial - Wednesday 10th December 8-9pm The Water Polo section at Ilkley Swimming Club started in September 2012. The squad has both an under 14 and under 16 team in the local 'Wakefield League', and plays in association with the City of Leeds Water Polo Club, under the name of 'Leeds Olicana.' This year the under 16 team developed from being the last in the league in 2013 to achieving third spot in this year’s league with the under 14’s coming in a credible 5th place in their league. Both these teams already have a number of IGS students. Further highlights this year have included one of the squad being selected to train with the GB girls junior squad and the Leeds Olicana girls team entering a National ASA competition and winning the ASA 'Plate' championship. Many of our U16 players have now progressed into the senior leagues playing against the other top teams from throughout the UK in the British Water Polo League. The club is now looking at attracting new U14 and U16 members to swell its ranks and is holding a trial session, at Ilkley, for any new budding stars on Wednesday 10th December 2014. Swimmers need to be proficient and feel confident and comfortable with being in the deep end of the pool. The squad is coached by Chris O'Connor and Andy Wilson who is also a Coach with Leeds Sharks. The Water Polo club is open to both girls and boys and trains once a week on a Wednesday between 8-9pm at Ilkley Swimming pool, but additional sessions are available with Leeds Sharks based at The Edge in Leeds.
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Revision Tip #6 Auditory Learning
Storage method used. Strong stimuli Repetition
What is it? Using listening skills to revise topics
How to do it Download podcasts to your iPhone or
iPad. Record your own notes to playback. Use videos for audio learning.
Handy hints: Your most valuable auditory resource is YOUR
TEACHERS Talk about your work with friends Buy a music pillow and listen to your pod-
casts as you go to sleep
More information at: A website looking at strategies for auditory learners A useful clip looking at a number of strategies to try Website looking at learning through auditory learning A video clip looking at the theory of auditory learning and things
to try Another short clip discussing auditory learning techniques
Revision Tip #7 Revision websites
Storage method used. Strong stimuli Chunking Finding patterns Repetition
What are they? Many and varied sites exist to help with re-vision in many subjects.
How to do it You can not use websites alone to revise. It is really important to check that they are compatible with the syllabus/exam board you are learning.
Our exam boards OCR Drama History AQA Everything else
Edexcel Business &Economics Citizenship Health & Social Care
(BTec) ICT Mathematics Physical education
Handy Hint It is recommended not to use websites
too late at night—it disturbs sleep patterns
Examples: Bitesize My GCSE Science Maths Watch My Maths Khan Academy Languages online BBC History S-Cool GCSE PE Revision slide share
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Exams Office Your Specialist in Examinations!
The
GCSE Mock exam and Summer exam timetables have been finalised and can be viewed on the school website.
If you have any questions regarding exams please visit the Exams Office during break or lunchtime located at the front of school near Reception.
Plagiarism Plagiarism involves taking someone else’s words, thoughts or ideas and trying to pass them off as your own.
It is a form of cheating which is taken very seriously. Don’t think you won’t be caught; there are many ways to detect plagiarism.
Markers can spot changes in the style of writing and use of language. Markers are highly experienced subject specialists who are very familiar with work on the topic
concerned — they may have read the source you are using (or even marked the essay you have copied from!).
Internet search engines and specialised computer software can be used to match phrases or pieces of text with original sources and to detect changes in the grammar and style of writing or punctuation.
Penalties for Breaking the Regulations If your work is submitted and it is discovered that you have broken the regulations, one of the following penalties will be applied:
the piece of work will be awarded zero marks; you will be disqualified from that unit for the examination series in question; you will be disqualified from the whole subject for that examination series; you will be disqualified from all subjects and barred from entering again for a period of time. Your awarding body will decide which penalty is appropriate.
Use of social media and the internet with regards to exam pieces and assessment have rules that you need to be aware of. Examples of statements or activities that will lead to a malpractice investigation include: • copying or allowing work to be copied – i.e. posting written work on social networking sites prior to an
examination/assessment; • collusion: working collaboratively with other candidates beyond what is permitted; • allowing others to help produce your work or helping others with theirs; • being in possession of confidential material in advance of the examination; • exchanging, obtaining, receiving or passing on information by any means of communication (even if
just attempting to); passing on rumours of exam content from another candidate.
Click here for further information.
Please remind your son or daughter...it’s their qualification so it needs to be their own work!
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Monday Orchestra grade 4+ 12.25pm B8 Mrs Chapman
Training Orchestra. Grades 0 - 4 12.20pm A7 Miss Murray
Tuesday Flute/Keyboard and Piano lessons A6 Ms Salter
Senior choir year 9 + 12.20pm A7. Miss Murray
Junior Flute Group
Senior Flute Group
TBC A6a Mrs Salter
Wednesday Drums lessons A6 Mr Lewalski
Samba Band lessons 12.30pm A7 Mr Lewalski
KS3 choir 12.20pm B8 Mrs Chapman
Thursday Brass lessons A6 Mr Griffiths
Sax/Clarinet and Swing Band A6 Mrs Anderson
Violin/Viola lessons A6 Mrs Briggs
Swing band 12.30pm B8 Mrs Anderson
Friday Voice lessons A6 Miss Van Terheyden
Guitar lessons A6 Mr Wells
Rock Club 12.30pm B8 Mr Wells
(Student timetables are displayed outside A7—see Mrs Chapman B8 or B14
registration for further help)
Instruments, particularly large ones can be stored in B8. Ensure you put your
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Apply + Students: Students who are expecting to apply for university courses with an early UCAS
deadline; Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Vet Medicine and Dentistry - have the opportunity to join a dedicated Google Classroom group as explained by Ms Nicholl at a meeting they attended on 24th November. Students can log in with their school email and code given to access enrichment and support opportunities. Students may also share their experiences, wider reading and comments.
English & Creative Writing BA (Hons): at Craven College, entry requirements 200 UCAS points. Validated by The Open University, commencing September 2015. www.craven-college.ac.uk/degrees
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TICKETS
AVAILABLE O
N THE DOOR
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Learning Support Assistant Pattern of hours: 18 hours per week – Thursday, Friday and one other day by arrangement 8.30am-3pm, with half an hour unpaid lunch break. Term time only plus 3 days. We are seeking to appoint, as soon as possible a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our successful SEN team at an exciting time in the development of our highly successful and Converter Academy. You will be working with classes where there are students with learning difficulties. Experience of working with students with autism, physical disabilities or with learning difficulties would be an advantage. Summary of the post: To work as directed in meeting the special educational needs of students To assist students, under the direction of the subject teacher, in following educational programmes
and activities To keep appropriate records of students’ performance and to carry out other special needs duties as
required by the teacher and the Learning Support Manager To encourage the students to develop life skills and enable them to develop independent learning
skills We offer: the opportunity to make a real difference students with ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’ a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care a strong commitment to mobile technologies with iPads issued to all teaching staff and students very supportive parents and Governors
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th December 2014 Provisional interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2014
For further details, including our specific application requirements for this post, please visit our school
website www.ilkleygrammarschool.com closing date for applications is 9am 15th December.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Closing date: 15th December 2014
Salary: Actual salary £ 6,586
Fixed Salary Scale 3, point 14.
Benefits: Pension
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Get in touch and stay in touch! We would be interested in any feedback on these bulletins. Also, if you would like further information on anything within them or, wish to request other information items, please get in touch! It is really important we can stay in touch with you; if you need to change your contact details please email [email protected] or contact the school office.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01943 608424
Website: www.ilkleygrammarschool.com
@ilkleygrammar
Dates for the Diary
December
Monday 8 NSCD Dance Workshop 3-5pm Tuesday 9 The Rest of Us 7pm B Hall GCSE Drama exam Mock Art Exams Wednesday 10 Countdown to Christmas All Saints’ Church 6.30-7.30pm Mock Art Exams GCSE Drama exam Thursday 11 Mock Art Exams GCSE Drama exam Friday 12 Christmas Jumper Day Christmas Lunch all years 11.45am start Monday 15 Lucy’s Soiree 7-9pm B Hall Tuesday 16 Mock Art Exams Wednesday 17 Mock Art Exams Year 13 Presentation Evening King’s Hall 6.30-8.30 Thursday 18 Mock Art Exams Year 8 Reports Issued Friday 19 School Closes 1.15pm
January Monday 5 School Closed-Training Day Tuesday 6 School re-opens Wednesday 7 ISA resits Thursday 8 ISA resits Year 11 mock exams start
Term Dates
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Friday 19 Dec School closes
1.15pm
Christmas Holiday: Monday 22nd December—Friday 2nd January
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 5 Jan Training Day
(School closed to
students)
Tuesday 6 Jan School re-opens
Friday 13 Feb School closes
Half term: Monday 16th February —Friday 20th February
Monday 23 Feb School
Friday 27 Mar School closes
Easter Holidays:
30th March—Friday 10th April
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 13 Apr School re-opens
Monday 4 May May Day—School
closed
Friday 22 May School closes
Half term: Monday 25th May —Friday 29th May
Monday 1 Jun School re-opens
Wednesday 22 Jul School closes
1.15pm
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