Whickham School tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1 2010-03-09T09:03:23Z Movable Type 3.35 Live Web TV Broadcast on March 11th at 13.00 tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.262 2010-03-09T08:59:42Z 2010-03-09T09:03:23Z You can watch our students' contribution to BBC School Report Day from Gateshead CLC on live web tv here... live web tv here]]> BBC School Report Day - March 11th tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.261 2010-03-04T16:24:38Z 2010-03-04T16:29:11Z On Thursday 11th March, 60 of our Year 8 students will be joining up with Gateshead City Learning Centre to make the news. Pupils are taking part in BBC News School Report, a BBC project to engage 11-14-year-olds in the... srstudentswhickham.jpg Over the past few months the students in Year 8 have been working hard, training to be top journalists and on Thursday, they will be broadcasting their news, covering the stories of the day and interviewing special guests. They will broadcast a special report on education in the future live at 1pm. You can log on to Gateshead CLC BBC School Report for information about the live web broadcast and view their work as it is published. The BBC will be tracking their progress in order to prepare a report for the national news bulletin at 6pm so make sure you’re watching! ]]> Health Planner tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.260 2010-02-15T11:48:57Z 2010-02-15T11:54:06Z Gateshead PCT have recently provided a Health Planner which may be of use to our students. Please feel free to download it and print it off for reference. Health Planner (PDF 26KB)... Health Planner (PDF 26KB)]]> The Sound of Music tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.253 2010-02-05T08:51:32Z 2010-02-05T08:52:24Z The Sound of Music Tuesday 9th February to Saturday 13th February 7.00p.m. This year’s school musical is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Special previews in assembly this week promise an uplifting and emotional production of this much-loved musical,... The Sound of Music Tuesday 9th February to Saturday 13th February 7.00p.m. This year’s school musical is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Special previews in assembly this week promise an uplifting and emotional production of this much-loved musical, full of so many unforgettable songs. Please come along to enjoy what will be a memorable production. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3.50 for students and concessions ]]> Spring Newsletter 2010 tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.259 2010-02-04T10:51:25Z 2010-02-05T10:56:38Z Download Spring 2010 Newsletter (PDF 1.1MB)... Download Spring 2010 Newsletter (PDF 1.1MB) ]]> New Sixth Form Block tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.254 2010-02-04T09:46:25Z 2010-02-05T10:12:47Z The design of our New Sixth Form Block has been finalised. Construction is scheduled to begin in March and we hope the building will be available for students in early Spring 2011. The building provides a state-of-the-art study and social... The design of our New Sixth Form Block has been finalised. Construction is scheduled to begin in March and we hope the building will be available for students in early Spring 2011. The building provides a state-of-the-art study and social area along with high quality ICT facilities. Seminar rooms have been incorporated for group study, along with a separate canteen for Sixth Form students. Students have contributed their ideas as part of the design process and we look forward to this prestigious new building to house the largest school Sixth Form in Gateshead. New York 2010 tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.255 2010-02-03T10:19:19Z 2010-02-05T10:23:10Z No sooner will Mr Pickering and colleagues have dimmed the lights on the climactic performance of The Sound Of Music, than they will be heading to Heathrow for what has now become the bi-annual theatre trip to New York. Students... No sooner will Mr Pickering and colleagues have dimmed the lights on the climactic performance of The Sound Of Music, than they will be heading to Heathrow for what has now become the bi-annual theatre trip to New York. Students will combine workshops and theatre visits with a range of cultural tours around this dynamic city. We look forward to reports. Year 9 Options Information Evening 9th March tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.256 2010-02-02T10:31:32Z 2010-02-05T10:32:23Z Year 9 Options Information Evening 9th March 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Parents are invited to our Information Evening on the 9th March where we will explain the variety of options available to students in years 10 and 11. The curriculum now... Year 9 Options Information Evening 9th March 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Parents are invited to our Information Evening on the 9th March where we will explain the variety of options available to students in years 10 and 11. The curriculum now provides a range of exciting opportunities, from GCSE study in new and familiar subjects alongside a range of vocational options. We offer the new Diplomas and courses run in conjunction with college and work-based providers. ]]> Year 7 Parents’ Evenings tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.258 2010-02-01T10:43:50Z 2010-02-05T10:51:05Z Wednesday 24th February S Band Tuesday 2nd march T Band Parents should now have received appointment sheets for the forthcoming Year 7 parents’ evenings. Please come along to discuss your child’s progress in this important first year at Whickham.... Wednesday 24th February S Band Tuesday 2nd march T Band Parents should now have received appointment sheets for the forthcoming Year 7 parents’ evenings. Please come along to discuss your child’s progress in this important first year at Whickham. School Uniform tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.257 2010-02-01T10:37:10Z 2010-02-05T10:39:16Z Now that the extremes of this severe winter have hopefully passed, we would like all students to come to school in correct school uniform, with a particular reminder that they should be wearing the correct footwear.... Now that the extremes of this severe winter have hopefully passed, we would like all students to come to school in correct school uniform, with a particular reminder that they should be wearing the correct footwear. Sixth Form Information Evening (September 2010 Entry) tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.252 2010-01-19T09:50:38Z 2010-01-19T10:00:59Z Sixth Form Information Evening (for September 2010 entry) Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 7.00pm and Subject Evening Tuesday 26th January 2010 4.00pm - 6.00pm Download 2010 Prospectus (PDF 1.9MB) Download Sixth Form Courses 2010 (PDF 800KB)... Sixth Form Information Evening (for September 2010 entry) Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 7.00pm and Subject Evening Tuesday 26th January 2010 4.00pm - 6.00pm Download 2010 Prospectus (PDF 1.9MB) Download Sixth Form Courses 2010 (PDF 800KB) ]]> SCHOOL RE-OPENS TUESDAY FOR ALL STUDENTS tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.251 2010-01-11T10:06:50Z 2010-01-11T10:08:13Z We are pleased to announce that school will re-open for all students on Tuesday January 12th at the usual time.... We are pleased to announce that school will re-open for all students on Tuesday January 12th at the usual time.]]> PARENTS' FORUM MEETING CANCELLED tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.250 2010-01-11T10:03:44Z 2010-01-11T10:05:46Z Due to the conditions on site, this evening's (Monday 11th) Parents' Forum Meeting has been cancelled.... Due to the conditions on site, this evening's (Monday 11th) Parents' Forum Meeting has been cancelled. SCHOOL OPEN ON MONDAY FOR STUDENTS SITTING EXTERNAL EXAMS AND STAFF ONLY tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2010://1.249 2010-01-08T13:34:00Z 2010-01-08T13:42:49Z School will be open on Monday 11th January for students sitting external examinations and for staff only. Students sitting examinations should endeavour to arrive in school for 9.00a.m. Please note that car parking spaces are limited and students will not... School will be open on Monday 11th January for students sitting external examinations and for staff only. Students sitting examinations should endeavour to arrive in school for 9.00a.m. Please note that car parking spaces are limited and students will not have space to park vehicles on site. Many thanks to all those colleagues who helped to clear access roads on the site on Friday. Unfortunately, deep snow and ice remain and further intensive efforts will be needed to continue to make the site safe and accessible. Please follow the website and local radio (Radio Newcastle, Metro Radio, Century) for updates. ]]> Merry Christmas! tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2009://1.239 2009-12-17T13:16:31Z 2009-12-17T13:17:33Z May we wish all pupils, parents and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been an active and productive term for all members of the school and we hope everyone has an enjoyable and restful festive... May we wish all pupils, parents and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been an active and productive term for all members of the school and we hope everyone has an enjoyable and restful festive break.