Autumn 2012 Newsletter Booklet - Smithdon High School ...

SMITHDON HIGH
SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Autumn 2012 Issue

Prize Giving
Year 7
Yours Attainment sincerely Awards Boys
Girls
1
2
Ryan Bland
Claire Naveh
(Redgate Junior)
(Snettisham Primary)
Mr Progress J M Goodchild, Awards Headteacher Boys 1 Leo Brown (Heacham Junior)
Girls 2 Isabel Brown (Heacham Junior)
Year 8
Attainment Awards Boys 1 Toby Millward (Heacham Junior)
Girls 2 Rosie Pedlow (Docking Primary)
Progress Awards Boys 1 Ravindu (Ingoldisthorpe
Hewa Gamage Primary)
Girls 2 Cerys Burridge (Docking Primary)
Year 9
Attainment Awards Boys 1 Mitchell Fryett (Sedgeford Primary)
Girls 2 Bethany Anthony (St George’s Primary)
Progress Awards Boys 1 Benjamin Linsell (Heacham Junior)
Girls 2 Paris Smith (Redgate Junior)
Year 10
Attainment Awards Boys 1 Tobias Lawrence (Heacham Junior)
Girls 2 Megan Ashton (St George’s Primary)
Progress Awards Boys 1 Kyle Burnham (St George’s Primary)
Girls 2 Molly Holmes (Snettisham Primary)
The Rotary Young Citizen Award
presented by Hunstanton Rotary Club
Kelsey Culver and Tobias Lawrence
The West Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Award
for Work Experience Excellence
Rebecca Garthwaite
College of West Anglia Awards of Excellence
Outstanding Student of the year – Chloe Hodges
Rotary Prize for Endeavour
Louise Mann
Year 11 GCSE awards
The following pupils gained the best GCSE results in
the Year Group:
1 Victoria Clarey 2 Daniel Warburton
3 Abbie Hodgett 4 Daniel Keeley
5 Louis Wilson 6 Jasmin Dowen
7 Ayla Burridge 8 Owen Pocock

Term Times:
Friday 26 October – School closes for
Half-term
Monday 5 November – Return to
school
Friday 21 December – School closes for
holidays
Monday 7 January – INSET DAY
Tuesday 8 January – Return to school
Events:
Thursday 4 October – Year 7 Tutor
Evening.
Friday 19 October – Photographs
Tuesday 23 October –Year 9 Science
Project Exhibition
Dates of forthcoming exams...
INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS/FORMAL ASSESSMENTS
15 - 19 October Year 7
3 - 7 December Year 8
14 - 18 January Year 9
4 - 8 March Year 10
8 - 12 October Year 12
For external exams please speak to your teachers for up
to date information.
For GCSE Science ISA Exams for Years 10 and 11
please check with your teacher for dates.
Make sure you come prepared for each exam - pens,
pencils, calculator etc.
Arrive in plenty of time.
Make sure you know your seat number and your
candidate number (for External Exams).
Thursday 8 November – Sixth Form
Information evening
Thursday 22 November – Year 12/13
subject evening
Thursday 6 December – Year 10 Subject
evening
Thursday 13 December – Carol Service
Thursday 17 January – Year 11 Subject
evening.
Look out for information on meetings
for the new Parent Partnership Group
starting soon! If you are interested
please contact cpike79rw@nsix.org.uk

ICT
Help
Year 11 student support for ICT
units
After school in C34,
Every Wednesday,
3.15 - 4.30 pm
English
Help
After school most days. There will also be sessions
during school holidays.
For more information please see Mr Somers.
Want Help with Maths?
The Maths Department provide help and
revision sessions every Wednesday after
school in B58 (computer room). If you would
like more information please ask your Maths
teacher. Time 3.05pm till 4.05pm
High Fliers
The high fliers were busy in May, with some of the Year 8 students visiting Norfolk and Norwich
University Hospital to find out more about careers in the NHS. There were interactive sessions
ranging from simulations of radiotherapy and infection control to physiotherapy. Following this
event the high fliers from Years 7-10 were given a presentation at Smithdon by a Technical Accounts
Manager from Microsoft. On both occasions all students involved were a credit to the school - well
done!

MUSIC LESSONS
Woodwind
Vocal
Drums
Strings
Guitars
Brass
All these are available
if you are
interested, please see
Mr Sexton
MUSIC EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Interested in any of the following?
Singing Group
Wind Band
Drum Club
Keyboard Club
Arts Club
GCSE coursework catch up
Grade 5 Theory
Times and days for these groups are to be confirmed,
please see Mr Sexton if you are interested
in any of the above clubs to find out days and times.
Thank you.

Christian Dowen and the Olympic Torch Relay
Back on the 4 th July, Christian Dowen (9SGr) relished the
opportunity to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay. Christian
said on completion of his part on the relay, that it was an event
he would never forget. Christian ran his leg early in the
morning at Holbeach.
Circus Workshop
Year 10 Work Experience Photos
On Thursday 21 June, as a reward Year 7 took part
in a circus workshop at the circus which was in
residence on the school field. They tried plate
spinning, juggling and the diablo. They thoroughly
enjoyed the experience.
Rebecca Burnham at Heacham Junior
Rebecca Garthwaite at the Sea Life Centre
Megan Ashton at The Royal Stud

Your Child’s Attendance – Some Important Points to Remember
Please refer to the Smithdon Cluster Attendance Information leaflet regularly for information about how to
support your child’s attendance at school. If you require a further copy of this, please contact us.
By law, all children of compulsory school age (5 – 16) must receive a suitable full-time education.
Please try to avoid booking holidays during term time.
The Smithdon Cluster has agreed a policy to only authorise up to 5 days’ holiday during term time providing your
child has at least 92% attendance for the previous calendar year and the holiday does not clash with exams.
No holidays will be authorised for a student in Year 10 or 11.
Holidays will affect your child’s attendance. If your child is absent for 5 days for the purposes of a holiday and has
no other absences that year, their attendance will drop to 97%. If they are then unwell for 5 days throughout the
rest of the year their attendance will drop to 95%.
If your child’s attendance falls below 95% you may receive letters from their Head of Year expressing concerns
about their attendance. Children who miss school frequently can fall behind with their work and do less well in
exams.
If your child’s attendance falls below 90% you may be required to produce medical evidence to support illness. If
attendance continues to be a concern the school may use the Fast Track procedure which could result in legal
proceedings.
Please make every effort to ensure your child arrives at school on time. If your child will be late, please telephone
with a reason. If your child arrives after 9.00 am without a valid reason (eg overslept, missed the bus) then this
will be marked as an unauthorised late which is the same as an unauthorised absence and will affect their
percentage attendance.
Please keep in regular contact with your child’s Form Tutor and inform them of any issues which may affect your
child’s attendance eg homework issues, bullying, problems at home etc. These issues can then be dealt with
promptly to ensure your child’s continued happiness and success at Smithdon.
Thank you from the Round Table
I would like to thank the school on behalf of the
Hunstanton round table for the use of the Food
Tech room. A great night was had by all. Five
teams had an hour to prepare a main and
dessert course. Some weird and wonderful
dishes were served up.
Christopher Stafford
Engineering Apprentice
Bespak Europe Ltd

Year 13’s
Thinking of going to University? Some information to help you along the way
For both parents and students, UCAS is a good place to start, their web address is http://www.ucas.ac.uk Is the
thought of fees and debt putting you off? See below for information on student loans put simply.
You need only contribute if you earn enough (£21,000) once you graduate.
Your contributions are taken like tax via the payroll.
No one will ever chase you for the cash – contributions are deducted before you receive your salary.
The more financially successful you are, the more you will contribute.
If you lose your job or your income is reduced, so are your contributions.
Contributions stop after thirty years, even if you haven’t contributed the maximum amount
Many people will be contributing for the whole 30 years – all of their working life.
Not taken into account on mortgage applications.
If you earn £22,000 in a year, what do you repay? The answer is £90, as twenty two thousand is £1000 above the
threshold and 9% of £1,000 is £90.
And if you earn £31,000, what do you repay? £900. Thirty one thousand is £10,000 above the threshold and 9% of
that is £900.
Information courtesy of Martin Lewis at http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-tuition-feeschanges
Applying for Uni? UCAS timetable for 2013 applications
Mid -September 2012 Applications can be sent to us from mid-September.
15 October 2012 Deadline for receipt at UCAS of applications to Universities of Oxford or
Cambridge, and all with choices for courses in medicine, dentistry, and
veterinary medicine/science to reach UCAS.
15 January 2013 Deadline for receipt of applications at UCAS for all courses except those listed
with a 15 October 2012 deadline and art and design courses with 24 March
2013 deadline. Go to Course Search to check application deadlines for courses.
25 February 2013 If your son or daughter is eligible to use Extra, they can refer themselves to
another choice.
24 March 2013 Deadline for the receipt of applications at UCAS for art and design courses
except those listed with a 15 January 2012 deadline. Go to Course Search to
check application deadlines for courses.
31 March 2013 If we receive an application by 15 January, the universities and colleges should
aim to have sent us their decisions by this date (but they can take longer).
Don’t forget you do not have to wait for the deadline to apply, the earlier you can get your application in the better.
Year 12’s
Thinking about going to University? Now is the time to start looking at which Universities you might like to attend.
All Universities hold open days which enable you to go along and talk to present students, look around the University
campus and accommodation. Well worth it. If you are unable to go to Open days or missed them, try You Tube or
the University websites to have a look at accommodation etc. A useful web site to use is www.opendays.com

An opportunity for our new Year 7
students to spend two days in school
during the summer holidays, taking
part in a range of activities.

Art Exhibition
Summer Concert 2012
On Tuesday 19th June 2012 Smithdon High
School opened its doors to show off the talents
of its Art students.
Students at Smithdon High School turned
exhibitors as they put on a show of the work
they have completed during their GCSE Art, AS
Fine Art and AS and A2 Photography courses.
Overall in excess of 60 students took part in the
exhibition, which covered a range of genres,
including sculptures, photography and mixed
media.
The exhibition was exceptionally well-attended,
with the whole school enjoying the displays, as
well as around 100 members of the public who
came to view the art works during the evening
from 6 to 7.30pm.
Ms Bazeley-Smith, the school’s Head of
Humanities A which encompasses the Art
Department, was pleased with how the
exhibition had gone, especially as it has not
taken place in the last few years. It was lovely to
see the exhibition back due to the hard work of
the students and staff.

Our New Year 11 Ambassadors
Kayleigh Brackpool
Charlotte Riddington
Chloe Buttery
Sarah Olivo
James Bottomley
Lauren Adams
Eoghan Forde
Jade Pope
Holly Melton
Rachel Pettigrew
Joe Peveritt
Henry Loughlin
Gemma Adams
Sixth Form Awards
Year 12 Travel and Tourism
Psychology/Sociology/Textiles
The Hunstanton and District Probus Cup for Business Studies
English
History
French
ICT
Religious Education
Health and Social Care
Photography
Mathematics / PE
Further Mathematics/Physics
Biology
Joe Peveritt and Lauren Adams The Hunstanton Lions Prize for Service to the School and its Community
Charlotte Riddington
Queens Prize for best ‘A’ Level results

Rotary Club Presentation 2012
At the Year 13 Final assembly on Friday 25 May Mr Bob
Wright presented the eighth annual Hunstanton and
District Rotary Club Centenary Award for Community
Service and Enterprise. All Sixth Formers were invited to
apply for the award with a prize of £250 for a project of
their choice. Initial written applications asked students to
give details of one piece of schoolwork as well as
community and enterprise work. The short listed
candidates were asked to give a ten-minute presentation
on their work to the awarding panel.
Winner, Katie Shanks, a member of year 13, had taken
part in a range of school based and community activities.
Last year, she was a member of the School Enterprise
team, Eco-Chic that made products from recycled
materials to sell at various events and sales. The profits
were donated to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. She has
regularly taken part in the local Race for Life and has
completed a sponsored walk to raise money for an
Alzheimer’s charity.
Katie, along with another member of year 13 Jamie Read,
has also recently taken part in a Lessons from Auschwitz
course courtesy of the Holocaust Educational Trust,
where she participated in a number of seminars and a
one day trip to the death camp, Auschwitz - Birkenau. She
returned from Poland as an ambassador for the trust and
has already, along with Jamie, started ambassadorial
duties. These include; giving a full school assembly,
appearing in the Lynn News and the EDP and sharing their
experiences on BBC Radio Norfolk. Katie’s intentions are
to carry on her ambassador work with an anti-prejudice
campaign here at Smithdon where she will be staying for
an extra year to support and continue her work.
The awarding panel decided unanimously that the award
should be presented to Katie. She showed enthusiasm
and commitment to the school and local community
projects.
Katie joins the seven previous winners of the award which
are recorded on a shield which was presented to the
school and is kept in school as a record of the winners of
this award.
Katie plans to spend the £250 she received along with this
award on several different things. As a Young Kennel Club
member she aims to attend dog training seminars in the
summer and a Career with Dogs Day in September;
money spent here will greatly assist her aspirations for
becoming an RSPCA inspector. The remaining money will
be put into savings to assist her career in the future.
Natural History Trip Year 7
On July 22 Year 7 took two coaches to the Natural
History Museum, organised by Mrs Charlton-Trewick
from the Science Department. It was a fantastic day;
most of the students decided the dinosaur display was
the best! They also loved the elevator going up
through the globe in the red zone.
Sixth Form End of term activity
The final day of term on Friday 20 July gave students
the opportunity to socialise. The day started with a
game of ten-pin bowling at Bowlers in Hunstanton
joined by Mr Chapman and Mr Edmonds. Later all
students returned to school for a barbecue in the
recently opened Sixth Form garden. There was plenty
of food cooked by Mr Edmonds. After the barbecue
students played football and rounders on the school
field. The day was a very pleasant end to the school
year and a nice start to the school holidays.

PE Extra Curricular Timetable
Autumn Term
Lunch Time
After School
Monday Yr 8 Table Tennis (Gym) _
Tuesday Yr 7,8 & 9 Basketball(Gym) Netball Practice (3-4pm)
Football fixtures Yrs 8 & 9
Wednesday
Yrs 7, 8 & 9 Badminton (SH)
Rugby Practice/Fixtures(3-4pm)
Hockey for all
Thursday
Friday
Yr 10 & 11 Basketball (Gym)
Yr 10 Badminton
Year 11 5 a side (SH)
Year 9 Table Tennis (Gym)
Football Fixtures Years 9 & 10
_
Daniel Bullen Competing at the Olympic Park
Daniel wins two gold medals at this year’s School Games.
On 6 th – 9 th May School Games 2012 were held in London at the Olympic
Venues, Daniel’s Table Tennis event was held at the Excel Centre on
Monday and Tuesday.
This year Norfolk came under the Midlands region and Daniel had a play
off match back in January to get his place in the team. Eight teams
Competed from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England North
East, England North West, England South West, England South East and
Midlands. Daniels team included a girls’ team, boys’ team and a
disability team.
Daniel won all seven matches only losing 2 sets overall and helping his
Disability team win Gold. The boys’ and girls’ teams both won Silver
Making the Midlands team overall winners, all receiving Gold Medals.
On Wednesday all sports went to the Olympic Park to watch the athletics, swimming and cycling followed by the
closing ceremony. This was held at the basketball arena, where 2010 Britain’s Got Talent winners Spellbound and
Cover Drive performed.

Schools Taster day at Lifestyles
Year 7 had the opportunity to experience the Hunstanton Lifestyles Event. They tried free-running,
BMX, rock climbing and street dance, as well as spray painting t-shirts.
School Games – County Finals
Congratulations to all those students from Smithdon
who represented West Norfolk at the School Games -
County Finals across almost 25 different sports.
A team of Young Netball Umpires supported the
Primary Hi5 Netball Competition and gained great
praise for the professional way they controlled their
games.
Umpire Team: Chloe Sarsby, Molly Sands, Darcy Lusher, Lucy Carr, Jodie Duckhouse-Hopkins and Amy Felgate
On Day 2 we had a number of competitors in Athletics, Table tennis and Tennis.
Aaron Howell was part of the Boys Table tennis team that finished second and Kale Heath and Michael Graves
formed the Boys Year 7 Tennis Team who came second.
In photo: Kale Heath, Aaron Howell, Michael Graves, Amy Bullough, Emily Collison Evan Minns, Megan Hughes,
Darcy Lusher, Kieran Doughty, Ruby Aylmer
West Norfolk as a Partnership finished second overall - a fantastic result and a big thank you to all those
students from Smithdon for doing their bit!!
Sports Day Results
7MNi 150 8CCh 157 9JSo 146
7RCh 143 8LMg 135 9KSm 141
7JRo 142 8AMo 127 9BBi 140
7DFm 140 8CNa 112 9RBa 119
7DFr 88 8MBi 94 9SGr 106
8HTo 47 9ASk 63
9HWr 30

Olympics Trip
A group of 35 students enjoyed a once- in- a- lifetime trip to the London Olympics during the summer holidays. The
first stop was Wembley Stadium where the group saw the Mexico v Japan Men's Football Semi Final, which
resulted in a 3-1 win for Mexico.
After the game the group travelled to the University of Surrey for their overnight stay.
The next morning was an early 5am start to get to the Olympic Stadium to watch a morning of athletics, where we
saw Mo Farah in action as well as watching the Men's Decathlon events, women's 800 metres and the hammer.
The pupils all behaved fantastically well and were a credit to Smithdon High School.
Huge congratulations to everyone on their exam results, good luck with
whatever you do in the future.
Don’t forget uniform is available to order throughout the year, order forms are
available on the website or you can contact me direct on the email below.
I would welcome any comments or thoughts on this newsletter, you can email
me your comments or articles to
cpike79rw@nsix.org.uk
MANY THANKS