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LEADERSHIP UPDATE Newsletter Issue 93 13 March 2020

IMPORTANT DATES

Year 10 Work Experience Launch Information Evening

Tuesday 17 March 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Year 11 Parents’ Coffee Morning

Friday 27 March 9.00am - 10.00am

The liturgical colour for Lent is purple, used for two reasons: firstly because it is associated with mourning

and so anticipates the pain and suffering of the crucifixion, and secondly because purple is the colour

associated with royalty, and celebrates Christ's resurrection and sovereignty.

The following is a Lenten prayer from the CAFOD website. We tend to think of Lent as a time to give up

things that we like but it is also an opportunity to give up those things that are negative. Give up harsh

words: use generous ones.

Give up unhappiness: take up gratitude.

Give up anger: take up gentleness and patience.

Give up pessimism: take up hope and optimism.

Give up worrying: take up trust in God.

Give up complaining: value what you have.

Give up stress: take up prayer.

Give up judging others: discover Jesus within them.

Give up sorrow and bitterness: fill your heart with joy.

Give up selfishness: take up compassion for others.

Give up being unforgiving: learn reconciliation.

Give up words: fill yourself with silence, and listen to others.

KEY STAGE 3 NEWS

YEAR 8 VISIT PARIS KEY STA

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Last week, over eighty Year 8 students visited France. Their

trip included visits to Paris, the Eiffel Tower, Disneyland and

Vimy Ridge, a World War I memorial. Some even managed

to try 'escargot' before they left - snails!

Department for Education COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

LATEST UPDATE

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

yesterday, all the latest information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/

government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

The government has issued new travel guidance for the education sector. This

advises against all overseas education trips for children under 18. This

does not apply to domestic trips, or overseas trips which are already underway.

The full education travel guidance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/

government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/covid

-19-travel-guidance-for-the-education-sector

The Department for Education Coronavirus Helpline is available to

answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social

care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday

If you work in a school, please have your unique reference number

(URN or UK PRN) available when calling the hotline.

KEY STAGE 4 NEWS

CARDINAL WISEMAN STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN NATIONAL CAREERS RESEARCH Next week, learners in Years 10 and 11 and the Sixth Form will take part in some national research into careers.

KEY STA

GE 4

ACCELERATED READER

Ishaal Aleem, 7E, is the latest double millionaire in Year7.

Along with the Harry Potter books, she has also read outside her comfort zone

with the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards and Agatha Christie novels.

As part of their learning, either at home or in tutor time, the learners will take part in a short survey for 15, 16 and 17 year olds to find out what they know about careers and one career in particular. They will also get the chance to take part in a second stage of research at the school which will involve interviews and their opinion on products. Watch this space for updates on this exciting experience.

KEY STAGE 3 NEWS CONTINUED

SIXTH FORM NEWS

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In another assembly this week, staff from the Romero HR department gave an insightful presentation to all of our sixth formers on 'Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace'.

Thank you to Nicola and Heather for giving up their time to speak with our students and give them such a useful insight into the world of work.

Mrs Campbell

Assembly focus for Year 13 was 'The Leitner System for Long-Term Memory Recall'.

Mrs Campbell gave information on how to use this technique when students are using flashcards for revision. Furthermore, all sixth form teachers have identified three clear tasks for their subject, that students can refer to during their independent study.

POST 16 ASSEMBLIES

British Values Statement

At Cardinal Wiseman School, we teach the importance of British values within a broader

framework of Catholic values, drawing on the example of Jesus and his welcome inclusion of all.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES

See faculty staff for details

PE Faculty Activities

Badminton (all Years) Monday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Sports Leadership (Years 10 –13) Tuesday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Rugby - Wasps Coaching (KS3 Boys) Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Health and Fitness Club Wednesday (KS4) 3.30 - 4.00pm

Football (Girls) Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Football (Boys) Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Dance Club Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Netball (Year 10 & 11 Girls) Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Basketball (Years 10 & 11) Friday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Music Department

Whole School Choir Thursday 3.30 - 4.15pm

Science Faculty

Science Club (KS3) Thursday 3.30 - 4.15pm

RE Department

Philosophy and Ethics Film Club (KS4) Tuesday 3.30-4.15pm

English Faculty

Debating Club (KS3) Thursday 3.30 - 4.15pm FR08

Creative Writing Club Tuesday (Years 7 & 8) 3.30 - 4.15pm FR02

Languages Faculty Activities

Polish Club (Years 7 - 9) Tuesday 3.30 - 4.00pm

Spanish Club (beginners and near beginners, Years 8 & 9) Tuesday 3.30 - 4.15pm SP07

Italian Club (all Years) Tuesday 3.30 - 4.00pm

French Homework Club (for all Years) Thursday 3.30 - 4.00pm

Latin Club (all Years) Tuesday 3.30 - 4.00pm RM 03

Library

Year 7 & 8 Reading Group Alternate Tuesdays during form time

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