Weekly Newsletter 23 February 2018
23rd February 2018
Weekly Message
This week, we held Year 10 Parents’ Evening on Tuesday. Thank you to the huge majority of parents who attended this evening.
Next week, Cams Hill pupils will be performing in the first round of Rock Challenge at the Guildhall in Portsmouth at 6.30pm. Good luck to all of the pupils involved in this event and thank you to Miss Weston and other staff for all of their help.
On Monday and Tuesday, Year 9 are having their school leavers’ jabs. There are a few outstanding slips – if you wish your child to have this jab and haven’t returned the slip yet there is still time. Please bring it in on Monday and hand it to the school’s Medical Officer, Mrs Haines.
It is also a busy week for Year 11 pupils who have mock examinations throughout the week. Good luck to all of those involved.
Finally, the weather is predicted to be extremely cold next week, with temperatures forecast to be below freezing. With this in mind, please remind your children to wrap up warm to protect themselves from the elements.
The Headteacher’s blog contains more informal reflections and is available here: https://camsheadteacher.wordpress.com/
Outstanding achievement in the IMC!
The UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge results came back last week and around a half of those entered have achieved enough points for an award. Best in school was David Chen (Year 11). Shayne Wood (Year 7) also scored over 100 points and both boys have therefore qualified for the Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad on 15th March, showing exceptional achievements. Best in Year 10 was Joseph Davies and best in Year 9 was Robyn Manners. Joseph Davies and Joseph Townsend-Bilton (Year 10) also scored sufficient points to proceed to the next round of the competition called the Pink Kangaroo, which also takes place on 15th March. 34 pupils in total have achieved a certificate (see names below), of which 5 were gold and 10 were silver. Well done to you all.
Gold: David Chen, Alex Thomas (Year 11), Joseph Davies, Joseph Townsend Bilton (Year 10) and Shayne Wood (Year 7).
Silver: Ben Cross, Harry Collins, Fatimah Alkadhimi, Claire Roche (Year 11), Seth Anderson, Evan Goldstone, Harry Williams, Chris Vickers (Year 10), Robyn Manners and Elise Kerens (Year 9).
Bronze: Matilda Tucker, Alex Finch, Rory Taylor (Year 11), Abigail Blanchard, Charlie Debnam, Alice Mayo, Louis Catford, Dylan Vass, Megan Thompson, Louis Peck, Fabian Meads, Adam Thomas, Ellie Fowler, Stanley Appleby, Thomas Thornley, Kieran Martin, Ben Anderson, Jaime Setterfield (Year 10) and Harvey Newton (Year 9).
Mr C Fairhead, Maths Teacher
Practice Team Maths Challenge
We took eight able mathematicians from Years 8 and 9 to Portchester School on 2 February to have a practice run of the UKMT Team Maths Challenge. This was a great opportunity to experience the different rounds of the competition, solving lots of maths puzzles in the process. The pupils involved were: Elise Kerens, Freddie Gore, Harvey Newton and Ethan Vandra (Year 9) and Hussain Khedapa, Cordelia Towers, Isaac Smith and Kiera Davies (Year 8). Ten teams took part and our teams finished 4th and 8th in the competition. It was an enjoyable day and most were eager to participate in future Maths challenges offered.
Mr C Fairhead, Maths Teacher
Key Dates
| June 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 17 | Year 11: GCSE German Paper 4 (AM 1h/1h 15m) Year 11: GCSE Certificate in Further Mathematics (calculator) (PM 2h) Year 8 & 9: Design and Technology Upcycling Competition |
| Tuesday 18 | Year 11: GCSE Additional Mathematics (AM 2h) Year 11: GCSE Hospitality and Catering Spec A - Unit 1 (on screen) (AM 1h 45m) Year 7: Parents Evening |
| Wednesday 19 | Year 10 Mock Exam: Statistics Paper 1 10C Year 10 Mock Exam: PE Paper 2 10A Year 10 Mock Exam: Drama 10A Year 10 Mock Exam: Catering 10A Year 10 Mock Exam: Combined Science Biology Paper 1 (am) Year 10 Mock Exam: Biology Paper 1 Year 7: Gosport and Fareham Track and Field Athletics Championships Mountbatten Centre Portsmouth |
| Thursday 20 | Year 8: Design and Technology Upcycling Competition Entries DEADLINE Year 10 Mock Exam: Maths Paper 1 (non-calculator) Year 10 Mock Exam: Business Paper 1 |
| Friday 21 | Year 10 Mock Exam: Chemistry Paper 1 Year 10 Mock Exam: Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 Year 10 Mock Exam: Geography Paper 1 TBC Year 9: Stem Event #hotchocfriwithHT |
Puzzle Corner
Sports News
FIXTURES w/c 26 February 2018
Monday
Year 7 Rugby home to Crofton
Year 7 Girls’ Football away to Crofton
Tuesday
Year 8 Rugby away to Crofton
Year 8/9 Girls’ Football home to Bridgemary
Wednesday
Year 9 Boys’ Rugby away to Crofton
Thursday
Year 7 Rugby
Year 10 Boys’ Rugby home to Brune Park
Latest Menu
From 15 January MEAL DEALS have the option of flavoured water.
From 12 January baguettes will be reduced to 55p (was 60p), but if butter is required the cost will be increased to 65p.
Free school meals must only use the dining hall at lunch time, and have either a MEAL DEAL or MAIN MEAL.
Lost Property
If items are not found on the day they are lost, please keep checking with the Medical Room as they can often take a couple of weeks to reach us.
UNCLAIMED LOST PROPERTY WILL BE KEPT FOR 2 WEEKS THEN DISPOSED OF
| Monday 09 July 2018 - Friday 13 July 2018 |
| Padded Beige hoodie uk 18-20 Ayacucho Black Mountain Warehouse Coat size M Calculator Hairbrushes White NB trainers size 7.5 Black/white adidas football boots size 11 Black plimsoles size 5 Nike trainers Blue speckled size 5 White/Green Nike football boots size 7 Various keys, glasses, jewellery White Headphones PE kit in White bag White Cedar Wood State Hoodie size S Grey Hoodie “I’m so freaking cold” size S Light Grey Next hoodie size 13 years Green Next Sun cap 7-10 years Various Water bottles Grey Hype jumper size 11-12 years PE Kit in Navy Bag (Bottoms size 20, Top size L) Black Clarks shoes size 9G Black Capsule trainers size 8 Black laced plimsoles size 4 1 Black Slazenger plimsole size 3 Fox Head purse with Yellow wrist band |
A polite reminder to parents/carers – please ensure that all pupils property is clearly named with the pupils name and tutor group.
Various keys, watches and pairs of spectacles are kept in the Medical Room when handed into lost property. When named items are handed in to the Medical Room Form Tutors are notified by e-mail or printed slips, which are sent in school registers, to ask pupils to come and collect the items.
School Trips Update
You may pay online for the majority of trips at https://www.scopay.com/camshill-hants
Year 9 History Trip to the Battlefields – March 2018
Any outstanding documentation/paperwork is now overdue. Please send in as soon as possible
Year 10 History GCSE Trip to Berlin – July 2018
Second instalment of £100.00 due by Wednesday 28 February
| History Trip to Berlin 2018 | Payment By | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| First non-refundable deposit | Monday 27 November 2017 | £150.00 | £150.00 |
| Second non-refundable deposit | Friday 15 December 2017 | £100.00 | £250.00 |
| First instalment | Wednesday 31 January 2018 | £50.00 | £300.00 |
| Second instalment | Wednesday 28 February 2018 | £100.00 | £400.00 |
| Third instalment | Thursday 29 March 2018 | £100.00 | £500.00 |
| Fourth and final instalment | Monday 30 April 2018 | £100.00 | £600.00 |
Water Sports Trip to the Ardeche – July/August 2018
Sixth instalment of £55.00 due by Wednesday 28 February
| Ardeche 2018 | Payment by | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| First non-refundable deposit | 24 May 2017 | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Second non-refundable deposit | 30 June 2017 | £100.00 | £200.00 |
| First instalment | 21 July 2017 | £60.00 | £260.00 |
| Second instalment | 29 September 2017 | £60.00 | £320.00 |
| Third instalment | 31 October 2017 | £60.00 | £380.00 |
| Fourth instalment | 30 November 2017 | £60.00 | £440.00 |
| Fifth instalment | 31 January 2018 | £55.00 | £495.00 |
| Sixth instalment | 28 February 2018 | £55.00 | £550.00 |
| Seventh instalment | 29 March 2018 | £55.00 | £605.00 |
| Eighth and final instalment | 30 April 2018 | £55.00 | £660.00 |
Ski Trip 2019 (Years 7-9) – April 2019
First instalment of £95.00 due by Wednesday 28 February
| Ski Trip 2019 | Payment by | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| First non-refundable deposit | 20 October 2017 | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Second non-refundable deposit | 24 November 2017 | £100.00 | £200.00 |
| First instalment | 28 February 2018 | £95.00 | £295.00 |
| Second instalment | 29 March 2018 | £75.00 | £370.00 |
| Third instalment | 30 April 2018 | £75.00 | £445.00 |
| Fourth instalment | 25 May 2018 | £75.00 | £520.00 |
| Fifth instalment | 29 June 2018 | £75.00 | £595.00 |
| Sixth instalment | 28 September 2018 | £75.00 | £670.00 |
| Seventh instalment | 31 October 2018 | £75.00 | £745.00 |
| Eighth instalment | 30 November 2018 | £75.00 | £820.00 |
| Ninth and final instalment | 14 December 2018 | £65.00 | £885.00 |
Miscellaneous News Items
Disclaimer: Cams Hill School is not recommending the following services, simply providing information that may be of interest. We cannot vouch for safeguarding, insurance or health and safety aspects of these companies so please access their websites for further information.
Immunisations Leaflet
Please find a download link for the full leaflet here (.pdf)
Barton Peveril Events
Highbury College Open Event
Hampshire Education Awards
Volunteer Car Drivers – Hampshire County Council
