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
Subject Leader Commendations for
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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Year 10 Celebration Assembly
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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Year 11 Celebration Assembly
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
Subject Leader Commendations for
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
Subject Leader Commendations for
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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Year 12 Celebration Assembly
LORIC Award
12W = Chantal Jamila Bundalian
12N = Ava Hewitt
12D = Fatimah Saleem
12R = Naomi Parsons
Year Leader Commendation
(Star of the Term)
12W = Jannat Mahmood
12N = Emily Cave
12D = Daisy Wilcock
12R = Maria Burr
Subject Leader Commendations for
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
Subject Leader Commendations for
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
Year 13 Celebration Assembly
LORIC Award
13W = Allegra Whybrow
13N = Georgia Harris
13D = Molly Kemp
13R = Ginny Davis
Year Leader Commendation
(Star of the Term)
13W = Nancy Maton
13N = Georgia Harris
13D = Philippa Gibson
13R = Sadie Pearson
Subject Leader Commendations for
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
Subject Leader Commendations for
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.
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
Unit Date Topics Covered
Paper 2 Wednesday 26th February Urban Issues
Paper 1
Wednesday 4th March Ecosystems and tropical rainforest
Wednesday 11th March Ecosystems and tropical rainforest
Wednesday 18th March Ecosystems and tropical rainforest
Wednesday 25th March Coasts
Wednesday 1st April Coasts
Easter Holidays
Unit Date Topics Covered
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
03/02/2020 As above As above
10/02/2020 Translation skills Translating Eng to Ger
17/02/2020 As above As above
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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