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THE SOMME Look out next week for stories and pictures from our visit to the Somme! Interested in making a difference to children’s lives? Have you considered a career in teaching? Year 9 In just 1 year you could be a fully qualified teacher. Year 9 students will be issued with an ‘Attitudes to Learning’ report on Monday. Please discuss this report with your child.

We currently have training places in Maths, Science (Chemistry and Physics), Geography and RE from September 2016.

Mrs Heeler Candidates must be educated to Degree level. If you are interested please contact Mrs S Jones on [email protected] Mrs S Jones

Year 9 Options Evening

Attention all Year 7 Parents!! The Year 7 Parents Evenings will take place on Thursday 3rd March when you will have the opportunity to come into school and talk to subject teachers about your child’s progress..

Year 9 Options Evening takes place on Thursday 11th February. The evening will start with an Options talk in the Theatre; during this time the choices, process and deadlines will be outlined. The talks will be at 4.45 and 5.45 and will last for approximately 15 minutes. After which you will have the opportunity to meet subject staff to discuss individual subjects and courses. The evening will end at 7pm. th

The deadline for completion of the Options choices form is Friday 26 February. Mr Johnson

For this event we will be using Insight to make appointments. Insight will open to parents on Wednesday 10th February at 7pm and close on Friday 26th February at 12pm Please can you ensure that you are aware of your Insight username and password to allow you to access the system. If you need these please contact me. As with any appointment system the slots are filled on a first come, first served basis. Further details of how to book appointments will be issued to students on Tuesday 9th February. Miss Clement

Year 11 Maths Mastery Classes CONNECT This week the team will cover :     

Clinic in a box - Tuesday Lunchtimes Sine and Cosine graphs - G33 (LMH) - CANCELLED Introduction to Factoring Quadratics – G1 (JYS) 9th Feb Histograms – G4 (JWT) 9th Feb Individual topic support using MethodMaths – G5 (PRC/GEA) 9th Feb Trial and improvement – G3 (SME) 11th Feb

Having the sexual health nurse attend Rawlett for a student’s drop in centre has been a huge success. Because of this, some students may now be comfortable accessing this service. Mrs Allen Smith has offered an appointment system with a limited number of appointments. If you would like to take this opportunity to request an appointment, place a note with your name and school email address in a sealed envelope and address it for the attention of (FAO) either Mrs Allen Smith or Clinic in a box. Then drop it in the locked box outside CONNECT. These will then be passed to Mrs Allen Smith.

The MethodMaths sessions are suitable for all ability levels. Other sessions will be advised by maths teachers. We look forward to seeing as many Year 11 students as possible. Mrs Heeler

This is a completely confidential service. House Leaders

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THE SOMME – Lost Property

Phoenix at St Giles A group of our students have had the opportunity to work alongside staff from St Giles to help them design their young people's website.

We have a number of items of lost property found on coaches after our trip last weekend.

The students were absolutely amazing and came up with some fantastic ideas! St Giles have promised to keep us informed of their next steps and there is an attachment to the Newsletter giving a little more detail. A HUGE well done to all of those students! Mrs Dean

If you have lost anything please contact [email protected] and we will try and reunite you with your belongings. Finance Team

Students do you have a bank account? Get set up for your future.

Letters issued this week If any of these letters are relevant to you and you have not received them please contact the school and we will provide you with a copy.  

Year 9 Options Evening Year 11 Art Workshop

Alternatively you will find copies on our website: www.rawettschool.org

It is easier to open a bank account as a young person as your parent/guardian can help with proof of I.D on verifying address through their documents. As you reach 18+ you will need to produce your own identification such as a driving license, birth certificate, letter/utility bill with proof of address. Many young people do not have this form of I.D which can cause barriers to opening a bank account. You may find it is a simpler and quicker process to open one at the same bank where your parents hold an account as it can be cross-referenced for information on your address. Make life easier for yourself and get a bank account opened whilst you are still young. Check individual bank websites for details.

School Games Organiser Report January 2016 A summary of Primary School Games from September 2015 to date. 6 teams played in a round robin tag rugby tournament held at Tamworth RFC; Coton Green A & B, Manor, Dosthill, Three Peaks and Woodlands. There was a good turnout of players and supporters for the tournament on a not so warm October afternoon. With the Coton Green teams finishing 1st & 2nd they progressed through to the Staffordshire finals. After a hard fought finals day at Stafford Rugby Club, Coton Green ‘A’ were crowned Staffordshire School County Champions. There were 2 football tournaments held on the Rawlett 3G astroturf in November which were attended by 10 primary schools, Dosthill (large), St. Leonards (small) and Thomas Barnes (girls) triumphed and progressed through to represent Tamworth schools at the county finals at St. Georges Park, Burton on Trent. Although not all results went their way each team had an enjoyable day at the National Football Training Centre. Dosthill, having won the large schools competition, also go on to represent the area in Aston Villa’s regional competition at Villa Park, if they are successful there then they go on to represent AVFC in a National competition. There was a plethora of entrants in the November Cross Country competitions. 12 primary schools turned out on two particularly cold and windy afternoons. Nearly 210 boys and girls from years 3 to 6 eagerly represented their schools for a chance to reach the County Finals on what will hopefully be a warmer day in June at the School Games Summer Festival at Keele University. Going on to represent Tamworth in the finals later in 2016 are; Flax Hill, Coton Green, Manor, Greenacres, Millfield and St. Gabriel’s. The beginning of December saw a Netball Hi5 tournament unravel between 7 Tamworth primary schools and, with a place at the School Games Winter Festival at stake, matches were tightly contested. In the end it was the team from William Macgregor who were victorious in sealing their spot at the finals in February at Fenton Manor Leisure Complex. Finally to date were the small and large school Sports Hall Athletic competitions, locally won by William Macgregor and St. Gabriel’s respectively who beat off competition from 7 other schools. After a well-run Staffordshire Schools Final event at Chase Leisure Centre in January both Tamworth schools did themselves proud finishing 2nd in their respective categories. Congratulations from Rawlett to all who have taken part and to those who have gone on to represent Tamworth schools at County finals and good luck to those future finalists. Jim Tipper

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Uniform A polite reminder that whilst the vast majority of our students always attend with 100% correct uniform and are proud to do so, there is a small percentage of students often attending without a tie or blazer, wearing black trousers or skirts and trainers. These items are NOT part of our school uniform and students will be challenged. Your support in this matter is very much appreciated. House Leaders

Empty Tin Appeal We are always extremely grateful for any empty sweet or biscuit tins that we can give to students to take food home in. Please can you send them into Reception or ask students to bring them to G26. Thank you Mrs Bounds – Food Technology

Items currently available to purchase via Parent Pay:                   

Book Reviews

2015/16 Art Sundry Supplies years 7-9 5B’s challenge - £1.50 years 7, 8 & 9 China 2016 – payment schedule now on ParentPay 2015/16 Food Technology (Sundry items) – Years 7 – 9 2015/16 Resistant Materials (Sundry items) - £1.00 (Years 7 – 9) Fitness Suite - £15 for 4 weeks (over 16’s only) Art Book GCSE Year 10 Art Packs - £25.00 GCSE History Revision Guide (Years 10 & 11) o to be ordered April 2016 Apple Chutney £2 Year 11 Prom - £10 deposit Year 10 GCSE PE trip ‘A Christmas Carol’ Text Guide (Year 10) – £2.75 French Exchange (Year 10) - £20 deposit by 4th Jan (total £85) Year 11 BTEC PE Revision Guide (£2.50) Year 8 Parliament Trip- A Band students only (£22.00) Large Art book (KS4) - £5.00 Year 11 Art Workshop - £15 (only 16 places available) Sport Relief wristbands - £1 Items available through the Parent Pay Shop at www.rawlettschool.org. Quick link on the right hand side of the home page

Jelly Has A Wobble – Candy Guard I really enjoyed this book. It was fun and crazy. If you like short easy to read, fun books then I would recommend this one. This book is about Jelly’s mum who is getting married and she has to be the bridesmaid. She wants to see the OMG in concert but she has no money and her mums honeymoon tickets have gone. At the wedding the OMG are playing and one of the members likes Jelly. Rachel Ensor yr7

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Scientific calculators Ties PE socks

Barrier To ensure the safety of students particularly at the start and end of each day the barrier is operational to restrict vehicular access. Safe student movement has to be our priority and so parents are asked not to come onto site. For the same reason there are no deliveries at these times of the day. Parents are also asked not to use the school gate as a turning point as students and buses use this area. There is an area for dropping off under the speed camera. Unfortunately this is increasingly becoming a problem and we have had a few near misses this week so your co-operation in this request is much appreciated. Mr Bassett

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Careers Important information for Year 11s Students should be researching their career ideas to help them make a well informed decision about their future. The more research you do now the better prepared you will be when it comes to leaving school. Here are some pointers to help you get prepared:• Understand soft skills - Colleges, sixth form, employers and universities look for evidence of soft skills. Soft skills are time management, personal presentation, communication, teamwork, attitude, confidence. • Record your skills - You have spent the last few years participating in activities during lessons and Focus Days that would look great on a UCAS form in the future or a CV. Build a CV up on the national careers service website by opening a ‘Life Long Learning account’. Once you have one of these you can add to it for the rest of your life. • Volunteer - Not only is it good for society, it will also build some skills and experience for your CV or application form. If you are considering jobs such as police or social work then volunteering is a must! • Manage your social media profile - According to Monster, 77% of employers Google applicants. So will your social media profile prevent you from getting that dream job? Also check your email address – What does your email say about you? Be sensible! • Research your chosen career ideas on: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk - Research the local college websites to find out where you can study your course and if you find the right course put in your application. If you are planning on Sixth Form check the deadline application date on the Sixth Form website as many close January or February. If you are considering an Apprenticeship it is important to keep an eye on the closing dates for the bigger companies. Get signed up to www.nationalapprenticeship.org. Complete the application form on your profile ready to send off when an apprenticeship placement becomes available. If you need any careers advice please see Miss Ambrose or email [email protected] For more information and useful links please refer to The Rawlett School website careers section Miss Ambrose

In CONNECT next week Tuesday lunchtime – CASH Clinic Thursday lunchtime – School Nurse drop in

Free School Meals If you think your child may be entitled to Free School Meals please complete this online application for instant confirmation:

www.staffordshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals Even if you do not take the advantage of the free meal at school, it can also open other opportunities for you ie possible support with trips etc and the school receives additional funding for every child who is on the free meal register. Thank you for your support in this

Forthcoming Events

February 2016 Thursday 11th – Year 9 Options Evening - Revised date! Friday 12th – School closes for half term Monday 22nd – School reopens w/c 22nd – Year 9 Exams Friday 26th –Year 9 Options Deadline - Revised date!

March 2016 Thursday 3rd – Year 7 Subject Evening w/c 7th – Year 10 Exams Friday 18th – Non Uniform Day (Sports Relief) – Revised date! Thursday 24th March – End of Term – early finish April 2016 Monday 11th – School reopens for Summer Term Thursday 21st – Year 10 Subject Evening 2

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House News

You’ve been spotted in…..

You’ve been spotted in…..

PEEL Congratulations and a huge well done to all those students below. Keep up the good work!

WEYMOUTH Our Weymouth Wizards this week are ….

Jennifer Chapman - Commitment to form.

Oliver Castle 8RST - for showing thoughtfulness and independence Form ATR for their contributions to their Assembly

Daisy Breakwell & Poppy Exall-McEvoy - Helping Others - Year 6's

Well done to all the students who have already submitted their creative entry for the Somme. If you haven't done so yet, remember the deadline is Wednesday!

Jack Roy & Josh Mandefield - Contribution to form assembly

Mrs Williams

Cameron Paul & Ethan Vickery, Sam Thacker & Freya Booth, Ryan Jenkins & Ed Barker - Enthusiasm and eagerness to complete their Somme Project

Mrs Norrington-Owen and Mrs Kingstone You’ve been spotted in ….

Ruby Paine, Lily-Mae Cowell, Lauren Campbell-John, Tom Brindley & Tom Hill for continued superb effort, well done to all! Congratulations to Miss Smith’s form for a really inspirational assembly. Mrs S Jones & Mrs Dean

ATTENDANCE – Top Forms in each House

ATTENDANCE – Top House

Peel – KSR - (96.9%) Townshend – NDE – (95.4%) Weymouth – RJK, RST & MDH - (97.7%) Wolferstan – AMS - (98.1%)

Weymouth – 96.3% Wolferstan – 95.7% Peel – 94.2% Townshend – 92.1% w/e 29th January

w/e 29th January

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School Accolades You’ve been spotted in…..

Innovation students of the week

SCHOOL OF CONNECTIONS

The following students were nominated this week for their achievements in the School of Innovation:

Mrs Jones would like to say congratulations and well done to :

Zara Emery y10 - consistent hard work and effort. Fantastic mark in section 1 of the Science ISA.

Lauren Mehaffy - for excellent homework completion in Maths

Lara Kennedy y8 - excellent effort, pace of work, and understanding of logic gates in Computer Science. Declan Jones y8 - excellent effort, pace of work, and understanding of logic gates in Computer Science. Liam Wilson y8 - consistently trying hard in Science lessons. Callum Atkins y8 - excellent Science assessment about rocks. Kadi Brunton-Douglas y8 - excellent Science assessment about rocks. Mrs Cutler & Mrs Heeler

Community News

South Staffordshire College Courses Please find attached information regarding short courses due to start after February Half Term

Overnight on Thursday 28th January in St Davids Road, Clifton Campville, Tamworth unknown offender(s) have entered a rear garden, have then removed the beading from around a window and have reached in and removed the door key to gain entry and made a tidy search of the property and stole the keys to the house and some jewellery. Please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and observant at all times. If anyone has any information in relation to this crime they are asked to call the police on 101 quoting incident number 46 of 29th January. If you need to reply regarding this message, click on this email address: [email protected]

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Sports News

U14 Boys into the Semi Final of Rugby County Cup after hard fought victory Trentham made the lengthy journey from Stoke on Trent to face the Rawlett challenge last Wednesday afternoon. With rugby pedigree similar to ours, this was always going to be a tough challenge, and so it came to pass. Both teams were shawn of players even post confirmation of availability. A problem not exclusive to Rawlett but disappointing nevertheless. The icy rain just subsided prior to kick off thankfully, but the heavy pitch and longer than normal grass covering meant the game was a true physical test as well as test of skill and desire. Rawlett managed to open the scoring after some sustained pressure with inspirational captain Kit Smith running unchallenged from inside the 22. This score was closely followed by Chell displaying his pace when given space to attack. These 2 early scores sparked the Trentham boys into action and they had a number of excellent players who all raised their game significantly. A key battle ground was at number 8, where Rawlett’s Sutton had a battle Royal with the Trentham captain. Both boys had terrific games in defence and attack and displayed the true rugby spirit appreciating each other's effort throughout the game. The forward battle was a tight affair. There was parity in the scrum with Hartley, Smith and Tudor providing a solid front row. Combinations including Wood, Hatten and Seagrave locked the scrum in the second row. All were evident in the loose and at the breakdown as individuals but to really progress they need to hunt as a pack of forwards and seize the game, retain possession and recycle the ball continually. This will allow the fleet footed Rawlett backs the time and space to cause havoc. Being a rugby forward is totally unglamorous but glorious to those in the know. They win the game as a pack and this is all a true forward desires. Half backs Thomas and Van Der Berg controlled possession well. Thomas sniped at the breakdown with great effect and Van Der Berg fed his larger and swifter outside backs. These beasts in the centre, Smith and Kimberley were the main source of point scoring and were solid in the tackle. This left Parkes and Chell on the wings and both were excellent in the tackle and attacked the space when presented. Both teams responded to any score with one of their own. This meant for great entertainment. The ball was alive for long periods and the scrambling defence from both sides was impressive. The final score of 36 - 24 was arguably reflective of possession and territory. The game was played in a great spirit, hard and fair with all players prepared to lay their bodies on the line for the glory of victory. Rawlett 36 - 24 Trentham Tries Kimberley 3 K Smith 2 Chell Cons Van Der Berg 3 Mr Hunt

Extra Curricular Sports – Spring Term 2016

Fixtures w/c 8th February Monday Yr7 Netball vs Lichfield Cathedral School (H) Yrs 8 & 10 Netball vs LFAT Amington (A)

Monday - Boys Football. After school until 4.15pm. All welcome Tuesday – Basketball. After school until 4.15pm. All welcome. Wednesday – Netball Yrs 7&8. Trampolining Yrs 9-11 . After school until 4.15pm. Thursday – Badminton. After school until 4.15pm. All welcome.

Tuesday Yr 10 Rugby vs Hagley Park (H) – County Cup Yr 9 Football vs Twycross (H) Wednesday Yrs 9 & 11 Netball vs LFAT Amington (H) Yrs 7 & 8 Basketball vs LFAT Amington (A) Thursday Yrs 7, 8 & 9 Futsal vs Wilnecote (H) TBC

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