Results 2014: Further News
The school has been questioning the quality of marking of the GCSE English papers by the examination board AQA. The board have up-graded a number of students, which is excellent news for the individuals. It has also had an impact on the whole school results which now stand at:69% 5A*-C including English & Maths.
Our First Full Week
It has been a privilege to visit lessons this week to observe the great start that our students have made to the new school year. Everyone looks so smart and eager to learn. Students have told us how much they like the new outdoor spaces and that they have the opportunity to play football and other games at breaktime. Year 7 have made a very favourable start and they are beginning to make a wider contribution toWinston by volunteering to be tour guides during Open Evening, which takes place on Thursday 25th September 2014. We are all getting used to the new school day and punctuality to lessons has been excellent. We have started to hold Information Evenings for parents, Year 9 and 11 evenings took place this week. They were very well attended and comments received reflected on the fact that the sessions were very useful. The presentations can be found on Frog, using your parental login. I look forward to reporting about the successes of students across all year groups in future blogs.Inspiring Careers Education
U Explore
is a software programme which enables students to access information on
different careers, post 16 courses: apprenticeships, colleges and universities.
Currently
our school is top of the Surrey League in its’ use of U explore and so clearly,
our students are finding it extremely useful.
This online resource takes learners on a unique educational journey to
inspire them about their futures, placing them in control of their own learning
and progression
The
photograph are of Year 9 students, already preparing them for the options
process.
Parents
can also register in the same way as students and use our school code 64974, to
get involved with planning for the future.
Auditions for The Wizard of Oz are underway!
Over 150 students, from newly arrived Year 7’s to
established Drama prefects, have spent the last couple of days staying late
after school to take part in the auditions for Winston Churchill
School’s production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, being held at the Rhoda
McGaw Theatre in February 2015.
The Cast list will be published shortly with rehearsals
scheduled to start September 22nd.
Thinking of a Career in Medicine!!
Ex-student Joe Gardiner came in to school on Friday to deliver a presentation regarding the route into medicine. Joe spent an hour giving advice based on his experience and included important tips about the value of work experience, grades required at GCSE and 'A' Level and the stages of the application process. Students really enjoyed listening to Joe's experience of the interviews and what it is really like to train as a doctor. This was an excellent opportunity for our students; thank you Joe!
