Contact - October 2012

Contact 138 September 2012Willingdon Community School

OFSTED Report inside

“Students’ behaviour is outstanding” with attainment,

“consistently, significantly above average” says OFSTED,

as Willingdon Community School is graded a very

“good school”.


“Students’ behaviour is outstanding” with attainment, “consistently, significantly above

average” says OFSTED, as Willingdon Community School is graded a very “good school”.

“Outstanding” for behaviour and safety of students leads the headlines of our excellent inspection report.

Under the new tougher inspection regime introduced by the government in September, Willingdon Community School has been judged as a “good” school with several outstanding features, including being given an overall judgement for behaviour and safety of “outstanding”. The report finds no major weaknesses within the school, with each of the 5 judgements being good or better. I am delighted that the report confirms the work of the school in such a positive fashion and leaves us well placed to continue to raise standards.

The attached report, also available on the school website, is full of praise from the inspectors

who comment frequently on the quality of many aspects of outstanding practice. Attainment is judged to be “consistently, significantly above average”, with “the progress of lower achieving student groups rising at a good rate”. In addition they comment that “More able students make particularly good progress”.

Teaching and learning is judged to be good with an “increasing proportion that is outstanding” Staff are judged to have “high expectations” of students. The school is judged to be doing “a good job in ensuring different groups of students achieve well, reflecting its determination to include all”. Teachers are described as ensuring there is “lively atmosphere for learning. They are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, enjoy positive

Willingdon Community School - OFSTED Inspection


relationships with students and create a climate where students say it is ’OK to do well’”.

The report on behaviour states that, “Students’ behaviour is outstanding and that students feel very safe at school…the great majority are polite and courteous to staff and each other”. It goes on to describe the students as being, “keen to learn. They arrive punctually to lessons, follow expected routines naturally and contribute strongly to their own learning”. They are also described as being “an exceptionally harmonious group, with positive relationships very much in evidence”. Inspectors said that feedback from students confirmed that they “were keen to say how much they enjoyed attending the school and how safe they felt while there”. Inclusion was judged to be “at the heart of the school”. Feedback from parents was equally complimentary, with the inspectors reporting that, “Alongside praising the quality of academic provision, parents are very happy with

their children’s wider personal development”.On leadership and management, Inspectors reported that the school is, “Led very effectively” and that leaders “are highly ambitious for further improvement”. The curriculum is described as being “of good quality with some outstanding features”. On governance, the inspectors said that governors are ”committed to (the school’s) further development and (they) know the school well”.

This is an excellent report and I am delighted that the hard work of governors, staff and students, with the invaluable support of parents, has been justly recognised by Ofsted. Areas requiring further development were few in number and had already been identified by the school. As the report says “Accurate self-evaluation gives (leaders) a clear understanding of strengths and where the school’s work can be improved”. My thanks go out to the many parents who contacted inspectors to offer their support for the work of the school and to


Editorial & Production Team,Matthew Healey, Elizabeth MacCabe & Barbara Negus

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QXT : 01323 485254 F : 01323 487779 E: [email protected]

Next edition of Contact: 17th December 2012

the students who contribute so much to the learning and harmonious atmosphere we deem so important. One inspector said during the inspection that he had never before had so many doors opened for him by students or so many courteous greetings from a student body: key features of our Personal Excellence programme.

I must however finish by thanking all my staff who work so tirelessly day in and day out. This report is testimony to that commitment and dedication.

Ian JungiusHeadteacher




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Invigilators Required.. can you help?

Examination regulations are very specific about the number of invigilators (supervisors) which schools are required to provide for each examination.

A number of vacancies have arisen to start in January 2013 and for the summer season, starting in early May until the end of June. Future years will include Mock examinations in December and the GCSE summer season only, with a possibility of a small amount in November each year.

If you are in the lucky situation of having time which you would be willing to give to the school in this way, I would be delighted to hear from you. The position is ideally suited to responsible, punctual, calm, organised and approachable individuals.

Essential: Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; A patient and methodical approach; Availability for in-house training.

Desirable: Enjoyment of working as a member of a team Interest in working in a school environment.

Personal Qualities: Discretion; Tact and diplomacy; Ability to retain composure when under pressure; Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.

The work is paid by the hour, £6.89 plus holiday pay per hour worked and I will send you details of this and the job description if you contact me.

My email address is [email protected], my phone number is 01323 485254 extension 238, or you could send a note via a student. The employment process can take several weeks to complete so I shall be grateful if you will contact us at your earliest convenience!

I look forward to hearing from you.Jan GregoryExaminations Officer



New table tennis equipment!Sport England has awarded Willingdon Community School a grant towards developing the sport of table tennis at the school. The PE Department has developed a project to help boost the number of younger players participating in the sport at Willingdon. The grant has been used to purchase 8 indoor tables, 3 outdoor tables, bats and balls to be used during lessons, break and lunchtimes, enrich-ment clubs and inter school competitions.

Sport England’s Regional Lead for East Sussex, said “athletes of all abilities need the right equipment so that they can take up a sport, play and compete to their full potential. The new equipment at Willingdon Community School will really help to get more students taking up table tennis”.


Year 8Willingdon 6 - 2 Bishop Bell Willingdon 4 - 0 The Eastbourne AcademyWillingdon 7 - 4 Ratton

Year 9Willingdon 11 - 1 Bishop BellWillingdon 17 - 4 The Eastbourne AcademyWillingdon 12 - 4 Ratton

Year 10Willingdon 0 – 7 CavendishWillingdon 0 – 4 Ratton

Year 11Willingdon 13 – 7 Cavendish

FOOTBALL RESULTS

NETBALL RESULTS

Year 9Willingdon 10 – 0 The Eastbourne

Academy

Year 10Willingdon 6 – 0 The Eas tbou r ne

AcademyWillingdon 7 – 0 CausewayWillingdon 7 – 2 BishopBell


POLEGATE’S

DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2012

1-5PM OUTSIDE POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL

“Best DresseD Victorian” Competition

the Best DresseD Man, WoMan, Girl anD Boy Will each receiVe a £20 Voucher

Christmas tree lights switChed on

By mr david dimBleBy

Father christMas With a GiFt For eVery chilD

Market StallS

ChoirS, BandS and MorriS danCing

Miniature railWay riDes


Congratulationsto the Willingdon U13 and U16 boy’s table tennis teams for winning the Eastbourne Schools Table Tennis Competition. Both teams have now qualified for the next round of the competition and will play the winning teams from the Brighton and Hastings schools competitions.

U13 Boys Team

U16 Boys Team


Year 7Solomon Fitzpatrick 7BWOutstanding determination demonstrated to make progress in practical and theory PE lessons.

Year 8Amy Miles 8JG Outstanding effort and determination demonstrated in PE lessons and netball enrichment club.

Year 9James Blackmoore 9KPExcellent commitment and aspiration to make progress demonstrated in PE lessons.

Year 10

Michael Pemble 10SASExcellent effort and commitment demonstrated in GCSE PE theory and practical lessons.

Year 11Zoe Milbourn 11DACOutstanding commitment demonstrated in BTEC and Diploma PE lessons. Zoe sets an example to all peers in her ability to manage her learning time effectively in lessons.

SPortS PerSon oF the MonthSePteMBer 2012


Student Orders

Please use the order form to purchase art materials and equipment at reduced prices. You will need pencils in Year 7, paints and brushes in Year 8 and glue and mixed media in Year 9. All materials are recommended for students taking GCSE or BTEC Art and Design.

Please place the completed order form in an envelope with the exact cash or cheque and hand to one of your art teachers. Cheques are made payable to Willingdon Community School Fund

Please note that items will need to be ordered, so may not be

available immediately.

ART MATERIALS ORDER FORM Student’s Name:

Tutor Group:

Item description: Cost: Quantity: Total Cost: Quality Drawing Pencils (Set of 12)

£6.00

Coloured Pencils (Set of 12)

£2.50

Oil Pastels (Box of 12)

£2.50

Watercolour Paints (12 tubes)

£6.50

Acrylic Paints (Set of 10 tubes)

£13.00

Colour Block paint set (6 Colours)

£3.50

No.2 size brush (single) £1.00

A3 Portrait Spiral Sketchbook (for KS4)

£4.00

A3 Portrait Soft-‐back Sketchbook (for KS4)

£2.00

A3 Black Handle Folder £1.50


Free School Meals

A recent survey from the School Food Trust suggests that one in five families likely to qualify for free school meals were unaware whether they would be eligible. The School Food Trust, which promotes healthier school meals, says this means that families are missing out on benefits worth about £700 per year. Your child may be entitled to receive free school meals if you are entitled to receive one or more of the following:

• Income Support (IS);• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA);• An income-related employment and support allowance;• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999• Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) that does not exceed £16,190;• Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.

How to apply

You can download the free school meals application form viahttp://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/meals/free/default.htm

Or via the “Directgov” website which helps you to find out information on the application process in your area. Simply enter your post code and follow the link to your Local Authority:http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=4&LGIL=0

Alternatively, contact the school reception, who will be able to give you an application form.


HPV VACCINATIONS

For the attention of all parents/carers of Year 8 girls.

THE SCHOOL NURSES WILL BE ADMINISTERING THE

VACCINE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

1ST VACCINE: Tuesday 23rd October 2012

2ND VACCINE: Tuesday 27th November 2012

3RD VACCINE: Tuesday 26th March 2013

FROM: 9am – 1pm

PLEASE ENSURE THESE DATES ARE ADDED TO YOUR

CALENDER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR

GP DIRECTLY.

Student Support Office

Year 9 battlefields trip

This March the history department will be running a trip to the World War One battle-

fields of Ypres.

Ask your history teacher for details!


Eric Moore, Founding Headteacher of Willingdon School.

It is with great regret that I inform you that, Eric Moore, the first Headteacher of Willingdon School died peacefully on October 14th – one week short of his 98th birthday.

Eric was a mathematician and achieved his MSc at Sheffield University. He became Headteacher at Willingdon in 1956 setting up the school from its inception and remaining here until his retirement in 1975. The school was opened by Lord Hailsham and started with only 200 students, compared with the 986 we have today. During his time as headteacher the school developed a strong reputation for high standards, good pastoral care and a com-mitment to the wider community.

His wife Hannah (who died in 1999) taught Science for some years at the school.

His thanksgiving service will be held at 12noon on 26th October at

Holy Trinity ChurchChurch RoadClaygateSurrey KT 10 0JP

If you would like to send a message to his family, then please do contact the school and we will pass it on.

Ian Jungius


Year 7, 9 & 10 PE Outdoor Pursuits Trip Following the successful trip last year, we are organising an ‘Outdoor Pursuits

trip’ at Morfa Bay Adventure, Pendine Sands, South West Wales.

Activities will include: Gorge Walking

Coasteering Rock Climbing Assault course

High Ropes Abseiling

Mountain biking and surf/sea kayaking/caving

We will leave at 7am on Saturday 20th July and return on Wednesday 24th July

Please collect a letter if you are interested from Mrs N Townsend-Smith in room SC5 1.20pm each weekday.

Alternatively ask your PE teacher for a copy!


Following a positive response to the re-launching of the Friends of the School, the first meeting of the “Friends” took place last week in order to agree membership, share ideas on the way forward and future events. Your involvement can be as little, or as much as you can offer, all are very welcome!

If there are any of you who were not able to make the recent meeting but would like to be kept informed please do let us know, either by emailing [email protected] or to Andy Webb at the school on 01323 481101 [email protected]. We will be sending out more information on Friends activities soon.

Thank you for your on-going support! Friends Association

STOP PRESS... Launch night ...Friends FREE Family Quiz night Friday 30th November... details to follow... DON'T MISS IT!

Willingdon Community School

Friends Association


DATES FOR THE

DIARYOctober:

Monday 22nd – Contact Issued

Tuesday 23rd – HPV Vaccinations

Friday 26th – End of Term 1

November:

Monday 5th - School re-opens.

Tuesday 6th - Year 9 Geography Trip - Butts Brow

Thursday 8th - Year 9 Geography Trip - Butts Brow

Tuesday 13th - Enterprise Day Year 10

Wednesday 14th - Parent forum

Thursday 15th - Enterprise Day Year 10

Wednesday 21st - Year 11 Awards Evening

Thursday 22nd - F&L Governors Meeting

Tuesday 27th - HPV Vaccinations

Thursday 29th - Careers Fair (Hall) All Day

December:

Thursday 6th - Full Governors meeting

Tuesday 11th - Year 7 - 10 reports issued

Thursday 13th - Year 8 French trip to Lille

Monday 17th - Contact Issued

Wednesday 19th - Art Showcase (Drama Studio)

Thursday 20th - Mufti Day / End of Term Finish at 1pm

Friday 21st - Inset DaySchool Closed to Students


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