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We would like to welcome all students back for the start of what promises to be another successful and active academic year at Whickham School. The school site has undergone significant improvements over the summer break and students will benefit...

We would like to welcome all students back for the start of what promises to be another successful and active academic year at Whickham School. The school site has undergone significant improvements over the summer break and students will benefit from a new library, a new Sixth Form Centre with a much improved Common Room, along with ICT and quiet study facilities. The Science department have a refurbished suite of science laboratories whilst the Maths department have moved to a new suite of rooms. The drama department has moved into a enhanced Drama Studio. Our overall rooming capacity is now better than ever and should help to provide the foundation for a successful year. In addition, over 250 new computers have been installed and by October, every classroom will benefit from either an interactive whiteboard or projector. A number of smaller ICT suites have been created to heighten access to ICT across the school. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.166 2008-09-02T14:14:15Z 2008-09-03T14:16:34Z

For your diary.... September 11th - Annual Privegiving Ceremony September 15th - Parents’ Forum September 25th - Year 11 Parents’ Evening October 1st - Prospective Parents Evening October 14th - Year 7 Meet the Parents October 20th – 24th Charity...

For your diary.... September 11th - Annual Privegiving Ceremony September 15th - Parents’ Forum September 25th - Year 11 Parents’ Evening October 1st - Prospective Parents Evening October 14th - Year 7 Meet the Parents October 20th – 24th Charity Week tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.164 2008-09-02T14:08:08Z 2008-09-03T14:08:42Z

Congratulations to all of our students on their continued success in their external examinations. At key stage 3 highlights included the strong level 5+ performances in Maths and Science and we were particularly pleased with the improved level 6+ figures...

Congratulations to all of our students on their continued success in their external examinations. At key stage 3 highlights included the strong level 5+ performances in Maths and Science and we were particularly pleased with the improved level 6+ figures of 65% in Maths and 58% in Science. As you may know, concern has been raised nationally about the reliability of the English marking and we are currently sending scripts to be remarked At KS4 84.5% of our students gained 5 grades at A* - C reflecting sustained levels of achievement across the school. These are once agin well above the national average. At KS5, students achieved a 99% pass rate with 40% achieving grades A or B. These results reflect the combined efforts of students and staff, alongside the support of parents, and we look forward to further success in 2009 tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.162 2008-09-02T13:43:39Z 2008-09-03T13:56:06Z

Lower school students started the summer with a highly successful football tour of Sweden. The students not only played successfully in a number of matches but also received praise for their conduct throughout the tour. The manager of a local...

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The introduction of extensive new buildings means that car parking on our school site is now extremely limited. Many of the overflow spaces used by parents for evening events have been taken by our new Maths buildings. Parents may wish...

The introduction of extensive new buildings means that car parking on our school site is now extremely limited. Many of the overflow spaces used by parents for evening events have been taken by our new Maths buildings. Parents may wish to consider arrangements for safe pick-ups and drop-offs for evening events or make arrangements for car sharing. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.165 2008-09-01T14:10:44Z 2008-09-03T14:11:47Z

At Whickham School we welcome the involvement of parents and have a Parents’ Forum that meets every half term to discuss a range of school issues and to provide direct input for parents. The Parents’ Forum has provided important contributions...

At Whickham School we welcome the involvement of parents and have a Parents’ Forum that meets every half term to discuss a range of school issues and to provide direct input for parents. The Parents’ Forum has provided important contributions to developments such as the school’s ICT policy. The first meeting of the Parents’ Forum will be held on Monday 15th September at 5.00p.m. Please contact Mrs Patterson at school on 4960026, extension 221, if you would like to become involved as your input would be much appreciated. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.163 2008-09-01T14:01:03Z 2008-09-03T14:03:01Z

The term is barely a week old and already students from years 9 to 13 are travelling to Glasgow this weekend to take part in the national quarterfinals of The Speaker public speaking competition organised by the BBC. Whickham students...

The term is barely a week old and already students from years 9 to 13 are travelling to Glasgow this weekend to take part in the national quarterfinals of The Speaker public speaking competition organised by the BBC. Whickham students won an incredible 10 of the 40 available quarterfinal places from the entire northern region and their performances will be filmed in preparation for the BBC 2 series. We wish our students good luck as they endeavour to progress to the semi – finals of this prestigious national competition. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.160 2008-08-04T09:07:51Z 2008-08-04T09:08:20Z

We hope all students, staff and parents have an enjoyable summer and come back safe, well-rested and energised ready for another successful year in 2008-2009....

We hope all students, staff and parents have an enjoyable summer and come back safe, well-rested and energised ready for another successful year in 2008-2009. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.155 2008-08-04T08:59:39Z 2008-08-04T09:00:49Z

As you know, we will sadly say farewell to a number of colleagues this summer. Our Headteacher, Mr Morrison is leaving after nine highly successful years. He has led the school over a period where our examination results have reached...

As you know, we will sadly say farewell to a number of colleagues this summer. Our Headteacher, Mr Morrison is leaving after nine highly successful years. He has led the school over a period where our examination results have reached record levels across all key stages and when our leading status as a Sports College has become regarded as a model of good practice. Two highly successful Ofsted reports have given formal recognition to these achievements reinforced by achievements with Artsmark Gold and Sports Mark Gold, and the numerous Specialist College Trust Awards. We thank him for his committed leadership over this successful period and wish him every success for the future. Mr Ord retires from his position as Head of Chemistry. He is one of the longest serving teachers in the Authority and Gateshead will commemorate this with a plaque to honour his committed service to the school and the Local Authority. Mrs Bernard retires from her post as Head of Modern Foreign Languages. As a curriculum leader and a Sixth Form Tutor she has been an inspiration to staff and students alike. She will return in September to continue Sixth form teaching. Mrs Stone will be taking on fresh responsibility as Head of History at Whitley Bay High School.. Ms Duban will be taking on fresh opportunities in Dublin whilst Mr Llewellyn Jones takes on a new post in London. The PE departure sees the departure of Mr Stevenson whilst our sport Technician Mr Helson also moves on. We would like to thank all of our colleagues for their committed support to Whickham School and wish them every success in the future. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.158 2008-08-03T09:05:32Z 2008-08-04T09:05:57Z

Students can receive their results from 10.00 a.m on Thursday 21st August....

Students can receive their results from 10.00 a.m on Thursday 21st August. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.156 2008-08-03T09:01:16Z 2008-08-04T09:03:30Z

Tuesday 2nd September Year 7, 12 (morning) and 13 (afternoon) Wednesday 3rd September School open for all years. Year 7 will assemble in the main hall to start the new academic year at 8.50 on 2nd September. Year 12 will...

Tuesday 2nd September Year 7, 12 (morning) and 13 (afternoon) Wednesday 3rd September School open for all years. Year 7 will assemble in the main hall to start the new academic year at 8.50 on 2nd September. Year 12 will assemble at 8.50 a.m. in room 21 to be allocated to their new Tutor Groups. They will attend for the morning session only. Year 13 will assemble at 1.05 in room 21. Copies of the start of term arrangements for September 2008 can be downloaded below. They will attend for the afternoon session only. School will be open for all years from Wednesday 3rd September. ]]> tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.159 2008-08-02T09:06:27Z 2008-08-04T09:07:06Z

This will take place from 10.00 a.m on Friday 22nd August. Staff will be available to support students as they finalise their option choices....

This will take place from 10.00 a.m on Friday 22nd August. Staff will be available to support students as they finalise their option choices. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.157 2008-08-02T09:04:20Z 2008-08-04T09:05:03Z

Students can receive their results at school from 10.00 a.m on Thursday 14th August. Members of the Sixth Form team will be available to provide support and guidance....

Students can receive their results at school from 10.00 a.m on Thursday 14th August. Members of the Sixth Form team will be available to provide support and guidance. tag:www.whickhamschool.org,2008://1.154 2008-07-18T09:27:56Z 2008-07-18T09:30:05Z

Please download the Academic Calendar for 2008-2009 Download Calendar (PDF:20KB)...

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As many of you will be aware, members of UNISON will be taking industrial action on Wednesday 16th July and Thursday 17th July. This will involve a significant number of support staff at Whickham School including caretakers, cleaners, administrative staff...

industrial action on Wednesday 16th July and Thursday 17th July. This will involve a significant number of support staff at Whickham School including caretakers, cleaners, administrative staff and learning support assistants. In the interests of maintaining health and safety and the security of the site, the school will only be open for the morning sessions on July 16th and 17th. School will be open as normal in the morning but closed at 12.25pm. Students wishing to remain for school lunch can do so but all students and staff will need to be off-site by 1.30pm so that the site can be secured. New Temporary Accomodation Temporary classrooms have arrived in school to replace the accommodation lost during the Easter fire. They are due to be handed over on Monday 14th July 2008. It had been our intention to use Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July to facilitate a great deal of the packing away and movement of materials and equipment into the new buildings as well as all the other reorganisation that our revised accommodation plan involves. We had intended to bring in additional caretaking support to facilitate this but the Unison strike means that this cannot now take place. As a result, this packing and movement will need to take place on Friday 18th July 2008 if the school is to be ready for a crisp start in September after the holiday period. Therefore the school will be closed to students on Friday July 18th 2008. Staff will be in school as normal. Download Letter to Parents (PDF: 500KB)]]>