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NEWSLETTER – 28 February 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Now that we are past half term the finishing line is in sight for our move to Browhead. I am very much looking forward to welcoming our younger pupils and being on the same campus. The sound of young pupils at work and at play is always heartwarming. I realise that my office is underneath the new Year 6 classroom so I am pondering a gift of ballet slippers for them next term!
Service is a big part of life at Windermere and one of our IDEALS. Some of our older pupils currently give their time to supporting younger pupils and now that we are coming together, we anticipate this will grow and will be possible across the week. We announced our new Senior Council today, all of whom will have a liaison responsibility for two year groups. As their work begins now, this will include starting to make links in the summer term with Year 6 as they prepare to move up into the Senior School.
We were very impressed with the pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 achieving 10 Bronze, 3 Silver and 2 Gold certificates in the UK Intermediate Mathematics Challenge and a special well-done to Billy in Year 11 who was in the top 2,000 mathematicians in the UK and has qualified for the Maclaurin Olympiad.
A huge thank you in advance to all the parent volunteers who are helping to clear the woodland pathways at the weekend and best of luck to our sailing team tomorrow in their home fixture against Sedbergh.
Kind regards,
Frank Thompson
Head of Windermere School
LATEST NEWS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 27 February – Scottish Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Trip, departs 1:30pm
Monday 3 March – Scottish Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Trip, returns 1:30pm
Monday 3 March – Year 4 & 5 Salsa Dancing with Stannite Claire Mckeever, 2pm-4pm
Wednesday 5 March – NSPCC Number Day for Years 7 & 8
Thursday 6 March – Junior School Poppy Project, 2pm – 3:30pm
Monday 10 March – Bingo Night for Years 7 – 9, 5.30pm
Wednesday 12 March – Onsite Parents Evening for Years 7 & 10, 4:30pm – 7pm
Wednesday 12 March – IB Showcase Evening, 6pm
Friday 14 March – Pi Day
STANNITE NEWS
Stannite Spotlight: Deb Lyon
We are delighted to share the incredible achievements of former Vice-Chair of Governors and Windermere School parent, Deborah Lyon. Her passion for storytelling led her to pursue a Creative Writing Master’s degree at Lancaster University, and now, she has reached a remarkable milestone—publishing her very first children’s book, Timewaif and the Roman Road.
This captivating novel transports readers back in time, following young Tim as he embarks on a thrilling journey to the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Faced with adventure, danger and mystery, Tim must navigate the challenges of ancient Rome in his quest to return home. The book is the first in a six-part series, promising an enthralling literary adventure for young readers.
What makes Deborah’s achievement even more inspiring is her generosity. She donates half of her book royalties to charity, and once the six-book series is complete, ALL proceeds will support charitable causes!
We are excited to welcome Deborah back to Windermere School next month for World Book Day, where she will share her journey and inspire our pupils with her love for writing and history. We encourage our school community to join us in congratulating Deborah on this incredible accomplishment.
To learn more about Timewaif and the Roman Road and Deborah’s charitable efforts, please visit her website.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Stannite, Georgina Weddell
At Windermere School, we cherish the lifelong connections our alumni maintain with our community. It is with immense gratitude that we recognize Georgina Weddell (née Schofield), who has made a generous donation to kickstart the Stannite Bursary Scheme.
Her unwavering support for the school continues to inspire and strengthen our community. Georgina joined Windermere School in 1947 and has remained a dedicated supporter throughout the years. Her deep-rooted affection for the school is beautifully encapsulated in her own words: “You can take the girl out of the school, but you cannot take the school out of the girl, and I owe so much to it all.”*
Her kindness and generosity will help create life-changing opportunities for future pupils, ensuring that the Stannite spirit continues to thrive for generations to come. This bursary scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students who may otherwise not have the opportunity to experience all that Windermere School has to offer.
Georgina’s gift is a beacon of inspiration, reminding us all of the power of giving back. We invite those who feel connected to Windermere School and its values to follow in Georgina’s footsteps. Whether through financial contributions or by offering your time and support, every effort makes a difference in shaping the future of our students.
If you would like to learn more about the Stannite Bursary Scheme or explore ways to contribute, please reach out to us at jgaskin@windermereschool.co.uk. We would love to hear from you and continue building a legacy of generosity and opportunity.
IB SHOWCASE
I am delighted to invite you to an event we are running as part of our Sixth Form students’ International Baccalaureate (IB) journey. This is a celebratory evening for Year 12 and 13 students, but also an exciting opportunity for families with children of all ages to discover more about the IB programmes we offer.
Our Year 13 students are fast approaching the end of Sixth Form and would like to share with you their unique experience of the various components of the IB Core: a highly recognised part of both the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The Year 12 DP students will be showcasing their critical thinking skills in the Exhibition, an assessment task for Theory of Knowledge.
In addition, the Arts department will be sharing the fantastic work our IB pupils have created. Our talented Year 13 Visual Arts pupils will be opening their Exhibition and displaying artwork inspired by their individual journeys. The evening promises to be an inspiring event filled with success, learning and creativity.
The Showcase will take place at 18:00 on Wednesday 12 March in Browhead, following the Year 7 & 10 Parents Evening which runs from 4.30pm until 7pm. It will open with an introduction from Mr Thompson during a 15-minute interval at the Parents Evening and there will be many opportunities to speak to teachers and students. Parking will be on the Tennis Courts with refreshments available. The event is likely to finish by 19:30.
If you have any questions before then please do get in touch with me. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth Murphy
Head of Sixth Form and IBDP Coordinator
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
Spring Term
Wednesday 12 March, Year 12 Business trip to Manchester for Unit 3 Finance ( Year 12 Business students only).
Wednesday 12 March, ASK Apprenticeships attending Parents Evening 4.30-6.30pm.
Tuesday 18 March, ASK Apprenticeships Presentation for Years 10-13.
Wednesday 19 March, BAE Ambassadors in school to talk to Years 10 and 12 during Life skills (periods7/8) and CAS (periods 10/11) about apprenticeship pathways.
Friday 28 March, Year 12 trip to UCAS and Apprenticeship Fair in Manchester all day.
Monday 31 March, Year 10 deadline for sending information about work experience to Mrs Theresa Murray.
Wednesday 2 April, Dragons Den Enterprise activity with Sam Ashdown for Year 5 & 6 plus Year 12 assistants (periods 10-15).
Friday 4 April, Periods 10-13, Mock interviews for Years 10 and 12.
Summer Term (so far)
Monday 16 – Friday 20 June, Work Experience Week for Year 10 and Year 12 IBCP students.