Aldworth School WEEKLY NEWS SHEET Issue 128 Friday 29 January 2016 What s on this week Monday 1 February - Friday 5 February Wednesday 3 February Year 11 Pre Public Exams Year 9 Options Evening OPTIONS EVENING A reminder to Year 9 parents that it is Options Evening on Wednesday 3 February 6.00pm to 8.30pm. You should have received an email with the Options Booklet attached, this is also available on the school website in Parents/ Letters home section. You will receive a hard copy of the booklet before the evening. Please ensure you bring this copy with you on the evening. Many thanks. Mr Moores Deputy Headteacher CAR PARK SYSTEM Please can parents ensure that all signs in the car park are adhered to, especially the No Entry signs in the front car parking area. This is for the health and safety of all our students, staff, parents and visitors. Mr Bramwell BUS PAYMENTS A reminder to parents of students who use the bus; payment for term 2 is due in full by Tuesday 1 March as per the schedule letter. Mrs Wadey Finance Assistant ROCK CHALLENGE Rehearsals In order to prepare for the performance on Monday 14 March 2016 there will be several rehearsals during out of school hours. These dates are the following: Saturday 6 February Tuesday 16 February Thursday 18 February Sunday 21 February Sunday 28 February Saturday 5 March 1pm 5pm 10am 4pm (set crew from 11am) 10am 4pm (set crew from 11am) 1pm 4pm 1pm 4pm 1pm 5pm It is important to attend the rehearsals however I do understand if there are prior arrangements. Please let me know if your child is unable to attend any of the rehearsals so that I can organise them accordingly. Tickets Unfortunately the window for booking tickets through the school for Rock Challenge has past. If any parent wishes to purchase tickets for the performance on Monday 14 March at Portsmouth Guildhall please do so by contacting the box office directly on 08444539062 from Monday 8 February 2016. Forms The deadline for all medical forms/coach payments and payments for ordered hoodies is Friday 5 February. Please ensure this deadline is met, contact Miss Harper for a new form if necessary. Miss Harper
(Continued from page 1) RAISE THE ROOF FOR PARKINSON S UK, ST MICHAEL S HOSPICE AND THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUP Aldworth s Charity Team will be hosting our annual charity evening on Friday 12 February 2016 to raise money for Parkinson s UK, St Michael s Hospice and the Student Leadership group. Please see the attached letter for this event. Tickets can be purchased from reception from Monday 1 February or on the night, 4.00 for adults and 2.00 for children. Thank you for your support. Miss Harper OSMINGTON BAY We have now filled all 50 available spaces on the Osmington Bay trip and currently have four reserves. Further information and suggested payment plans will be sent out shortly. Mr Groundsell 2016 SKI TRIP A few reminders for the 2016 Ski Trip: All monies must be paid in full by Sunday 31 January 2016 Mrs Corio All paperwork/medical forms must be completed and returned before half term deadline is Friday 12 February Letter has been emailed and posted to parents regarding an amendment to the travel dates now departing on Saturday 26 March please return reply slip asap LIBRARY SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER Just a quick reminder that if you wish to order books on the latest Scholastic book order the deadline is Friday 5 February. Here is the link again: http://clubsschool.scholastic.co.uk/aldworth. Mrs Paterson YOUTH WORKER VACANCY IN BUCKSKIN, SOUTH HAM AND BRIGHTON HILL We are advertising for a new Youth Worker at Westside Community Centre. Please see the attached advert with full details. Nicky Blunden Westside Community Centre BADMINTON KEY STAGE 3 BOYS Joshua May, Adam Hargood, Clarke Randall and Junhuai Hou represented Aldworth in the County Badminton competition at Westgate School on Monday. The competition was tough and they managed to finish 3rd in their group. There were some very close games such as 21-20 (win) when Josh and Clarke played doubles against another school and again 21-20 (win) when Josh played singles. The boys put up a good fight against rival schools. Well done to the team. GIRLS YEAR 9 RUGBY Venecia Gillatt, Olivia Wade, Jasmine Bullion, Mollie White and Nina Johncock trained and played against 11 other schools in the Basingstoke Girls Rugby afternoon on Tuesday. They all braved the wind and rain to learn new skills and play matches. They teamed up with Everest to create a team of 11 - calling themselves 'Everworth'. They did very well and tried their hardest with the weather being so miserable! Well done girls. RACHEL ROBERTS - HOCKEY Massive congratulations to Rachel Roberts who has gone through many rounds of elimination to qualify for the Hampshire Hockey squad. We are very proud of her for getting in and beating a lot of competition. We would like to wish her the very best in her training and for future matches playing with the County team.
Our Ref: AHR/LRS 29 January 2016 Dear Parents, Students and Colleagues Re: Raise the Roof for Parkinson s UK, St Michaelss Hospicee and the Studentt Leadership group The Student Leadership and Rock Challenge team invite you y to a school production to raise money for Parkinson s UK, a charity helping individuals and families affected by the condition, St Michael s Hospice, a charity helping individualss with life-limiting illnesses and the Student Leadership group. The evening will featuree the Aldworth School Rock Challengee team performing their t 20166 Rock Challenge entry e dance, Aldworth School Cheerleaders and many more theatrical performances from a variety of students.. The production will take place on Fridayy 12 February at 6.00pm. Tickets are available from the school reception for a contribution off 4.00 for adults andd 2.00 for r children. There willl be an interval where refreshments will be available and raffle tickets will be on sale, which will be drawn during the evening. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to Parkinson s UK, Stt Michael ss Hospice and the Student Leadership group Students have worked very hard for months during lunch times and after school to bring you this production. I am sure you would want to support them in this family event. Yours sincerely Miss A Harper Student Leadership Coordinator
Job Title: Location: Level/Salary Range: Youth Worker Westside Community Centre, Paddock Road, Basingstoke Travel Required: 8.00 per hour Position Type: Youth Centre s in Buckskin, South Ham and Brighton hill Part time (x 2 sessions per week) External posting URL: Applications Accepted By: Send CV and covering letter E-mail: westsidecommunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk Attention of: Nicky Blunden Job Description Activities: Post: Westside Community Centre, Paddock Road, Basingstoke, Hants. RG22 6QB Attention of: Nicky Blunden 1. To contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives for South Ham, Brighton Hill and Buckskin Youth Centre s and identified local needs of the youth in the area. 2. To help organize the delivery of a twice weekly youth club based around a programme of activities which aims to meet the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspirations of the young people who attend 3. To organize the delivery of activities outside of the youth club as and when appropriate 4. To help support volunteers that will be involved in the delivery of service for the Youth Club 5. To build a strong relationship with the young people and develop the services in close consultation with them 6. To promote equality for all individuals encouraging anti-discrimination behavior, recognizing rights and choices and respecting personal beliefs. 7. To deal with and report any safeguarding issues to the Senior Youth Worker/Centre Manger and /or the Safeguarding Officer. 1
Administration: 1. To maintain administrative records on activities delivered 2. To report to the Senior Youth Worker or Performance Indicators. a) Numbers of services being provide for the youth b) Numbers of attendance c) Themes and programs of activities delivered d) Participants wellbeing Other: 1. To promote equality and diversity in all aspects of the work 2. To comply with all of the Westside Community Associations policies and conditions of service as laid out in the Staff Handbook and amendments 3. To ensure a positive working environment 4. All employees and volunteers are expected to work as a team by actively sharing and exchanging information and ideas 5. To undertake training as required and agreed through supervision, to build up specialist knowledge and experience in meeting the posts skills 6. To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other legislation as appropriate, with particular reference to equal opportunities legislation, sex and race equality 7. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Westside Community Association. This post is subject to a DBS disclosure and a three month probationary period Closing Date for Applications 29/01/16 Interview Date: 04/02/16 Last Updated By: N.Blunden Date: 21/1/16 2