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NEWSLETTER – 13 September 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the first newsletter of this academic year.
It has been an eventful start to the year, and it is wonderful to see our pupils settling into their new routines. Academically, pupils have started with a new timetable and new courses laid out as part of our Curriculum Review last year. Year 10 have begun one year GCSE options, and Year 12 have commenced new courses, including Environmental and Social Sciences, and NCFE in Outdoor Education and Sport. It has been reported to me that a student of the latter said after their first week that the course was “already more than they imagined it would be”, and I am delighted that this offering, which celebrates our unique location and Adventure opportunities, has been so well received.
On the first Friday of term the Junior School community enjoyed a Sail Away social evening, and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and catching up with everyone. The adventures didn’t stop there, with Year 7 taking part in their Residential Trip to Wasdale, Year 6 their Wild Camp in the Langdale Valley, and our boarders a weekend Hodge Howe BBQ.
We have launched our new mobile phone initiative with pupils receiving their Yondr pouches earlier this week. Thank you to the many parents who have written either to myself or colleagues in the subsequent few days with stories of improved mood, increased attention spans, and even interests in old hobbies being reignited.
Two Parent Forums concerning the Junior School’s relocation to Browhead campus have taken place. Please can I remind you that you can find our written announcement, all the concept visuals, fly through video, and link to an FAQ document here.
This FAQ document will be updated each Friday with new questions that come in from our community. Please send any questions you may have to, wps@windermereschool.co.uk and we will do our best to answer in a timely manner. Please be aware that answers will not be sent by return email but added to the FAQ document. However, our Reception team will always confirm receipt of your message. A direct link to the FAQ document can be found here.
Wishing you a restful weekend,
Frank Thompson
Head of Windemere School
LATEST NEWS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 16 September – Year 8 Residential, departs 5:30pm
Wednesday 18 September – Year 8 Residential, returns 4pm
Friday 20 September – Parent Hike (Friends Event)
Friday 20 September – Junior School Photographs
Monday 23 September – Junior School Parents Meetings, 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday 24 September – Years 8 ,9, 10 & 12 Parents Evening, 4:20pm – 7pm
Wednesday 25 September – Junior School Parents Meetings, 4:10pm – 6pm
Thursday 26 September- Junior School Parents Meetings, 3pm – 5pm
CAREERS ADVICE
As part of the Careers Programme at Windermere School we encourage pupils to explore a range of sectors. This can be done through participation in external events. The medical sector is particularly competitive and the opportunity below will help any pupils navigate the entry requirements and give advice on how to gain the relevant experience and skills for an application. It is open to pupils in Years 10 to 12.
This information has gone to all UK pupils in Years 10 to 12 and their tutors. A gentle nudge from home is always useful to get the pupils to look at a range of options:
One of the first Get into Medicine conferences of the year is on Saturday 21 or Sunday 22 September, 9:30am – 3:30pm
This event offers a complete guide through the medical application journey. Pupils will gain key insights into the medical UCAS application process (including the NEW personal statement structure), connect with doctors and medical students, and gain a clearer view of a future in medicine.
During this conference, Dr Kennedy and Dr Siva will guide pupils through essential topics such as:
- Application Timelines
- How to Tactically Choose Medical Schools
- CV Building
- Personal Statements New format from 2026
- Medical School Interviews
- UCAT Entrance Exams to Medical School
- Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes
- Accessing Work Experience
- Accessing Scholarships
Pupils will be awarded a certificate of attendance, which can be listed on their UCAS applications for ‘activities that support higher education’.
Pupils and parents can register for free here.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please note that it is an online conference so your child would be online for some considerable time.
Kind regards,
Mrs Theresa Murray
IBCP Coordinator, Careers, Work Experience and BTEC Coordinator