CONTENTS

GCSE Presentation Page 2-4 Evening Off to University Page 5

ELF the Musical Page 6 Science Academy Page 7

Whizz Kids – Y9 Page 7 Catering Page 8

w/b 12/12/16 Y11 GCSE Music Page 8 Controlled Assessment

Inter-House Football Page 8 Advance Notice Y8 Page 8

Advance Notice Y7 Page 9 Advance Notice Y11 Page 10

Christmas Week Page 11 Arrangements

Christmas Dinner Page 11 Santa Dash Page 12

Y11 Maths Page 13 Christmas Revision Clothes Donations Page 14

Stationery for sale Page 15 Menus Page 16-17

Who to contact Page 18

Show My Homework Page 18 Support

MON 12th TUES 13th WED 14th THURS 15th

FRI 16th

Annual School Performance (7pm start)

WB 12/12/16

GCSE Music Controlled Assessment

NEXT WEEK FOLLOWS THE WEEK B TIMETABLE

Annual School

Performance (7pm start) Y9 & Y10 Reports Out

WB 12/12/16

Y7 LP1 (all week)

Inter-House

Football (all week)

Friday 9th December 2016

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GCSE PRESENTATION EVENING 2016

Another outstanding Presentation Evening this year, with staff, students,

and parents alike, celebrating the overwhelming success of our past and present students.

A special mention to former Head Girl, Rebecca, who won 'Services to School' Award for her work on the Sophie Lancaster Charity, campaigning to raise

awareness about prejudice and hate crime. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so special, including our amazing and inspiring guests, World Champion Taekwondo Player, Bianca Walkden and Liam Mitchell, an

entrepreneur and former student, running his own Web Design and Development company, Breeze Development

Bursting with pride, Ms. West (former Head of Year for last year’s Year 11), addressed her past year group stating what a genuine pleasure it had been

to work with each and every individual student. What a fantastic testament.

AWARD WINNERS

Suzanne Anders – Award for Services to the School

Awarded to Rebecca Hodge.

This award, in recognition of Suzanne’s service to the school was awarded to

Rebecca, a caring member of the school community.

Her passion and tenacity allowed her to be a positive role model to younger children in the school. Throughout her time at Rainhill, she produced thought-

provoking work and was the key driver in developing Student Voice, contributing to the wider culture of the school. Rebecca was an instrumental member of the

School Council and this gave her the opportunity to work on various projects throughout her five years at Rainhill High.

An excellent Anti-Bullying Ambassador, Rebecca made a real difference to the students at Rainhill. She dedicated time to helping others and always kept up with her studies.

Rebecca represented the school and her peers extremely well, including organising events around the St Helens area. Her

thoughtful, considerate nature encouraged others to get involved and make a difference. Despite a number of personal setbacks at primary school and in her early years at

Rainhill, Rebecca showed tenacity and blossomed into an extraordinary leader. Rebecca Hodge is the most political Head Boy or Girl, someone with an extreme passion for

making this world a better place.

Rebecca's legacy at the school is the Sophie Lancaster Day,

now an annual event.

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100% Attendance Award The following pupils achieved 100%

attendance throughout Years 7 to 11 at Rainhill High School, highlighting their

dedication to learning and commitment to the school.

Emily Coulthard

Ewan Edwards

Jake Low

Sam Thomson

Rebecca Clague – Award for Endeavour

Awarded to Daniel Gibson.

This award is in memory of Rebecca, a very popular, bright student who was highly regarding by both her peer group and members

of staff. During Daniel's final years at Rainhill High, he

faced personal difficulties yet never once gave up on school, friends or the determination to

succeed. All of this was done with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. Daniel was willing to accept any help that was offered by members of

staff and his friends; his strength and determination were inspiring.

Throughout this difficult period in his life, he still had the courage and strength to put 100%

effort into his phenomenal sporting talent as one of the top cyclists in the country, as well as gain first class GCSE Results.

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Headteacher's Award

Awarded to Matthew Pickup for his outstanding

academic achievement. This award is for the student with the best GCSE results.

English Language A* Maths A*

Biology A* Chemistry A* Physics A*

History A* Spanish A*

P.E. A* English Literature A Media Studies A

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SCIENCE ACADEMY We have an exciting competition which will be happening before Christmas for

our high flying Year 11 scientists to get involved in.

There will be 4 rounds and you will work in teams with your friends. It will

be held after school in the Sixth Form block and will be great fun, as well as testing your Science and Maths skills.

This will look great on your Rainhill

Sixth Form College application, especially if you were part of the winning team, so sign up!

Please give your names to either Dr. Gordon (in B207), Mrs. Fitzsimon, or your science teacher if you want to be

involved.

WHIZZ KIDS – YEAR 9

Huge congratulations to the Y9 LFC Academy team!

The team were presented with the winner’s Trophy

that they won in Vilnius, Lithuania, during half time of the Liverpool vs. Leeds United game on Tuesday 29th November.

This match was very special for the students and staff at Rainhill High School and we are delighted that so

many young players are given the opportunity to be

successful.

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CATERING WB 12/12/16 Please see below the list of practical lessons planned in Catering/Food

Preparation and Nutrition - week beginning Monday 12th December:

Mrs Bolland

Head of Food Studies

YEAR 11 GCSE MUSIC CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Music Controlled Assessments will take place on Tuesday 13th December. All pupils involved have been given a time slot and will be recording from P2 onwards. They must bring in their instruments and sheet music.

ADVANCE NOTICE – YEAR 8

9K/Cg1 Thurs pd 3 – Chocolate Log

9M /Cg1 Monday pd 2 – Chocolate Log

10M / Cg1 Friday pd 3 – Sweet and Sour Chicken

10K /Cg1 Monday pd 3 – Manchester tart – making their own custard filling

11M /Cg1 Wednesday pd5 – no practical this week

From Thursday 1st December to Tuesday 13th December 2016 (inclusive)

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5

Monday 12th December

8yz Religious Studies2

Lessons as normal

8W2 Drama, 8yz Religious Studies1, 8yz French4

Lessons as normal

8X3 Music, 8yz Spanish2

Tuesday 13th December

8wx Spanish1 Lessons as normal

8Y2 Computing Lessons as normal

Lessons as normal

Please note: 1. All examinations will be conducted in timetabled classrooms during lesson time. 2. Where a time has not been designated for examinations students will have lessons as normal (see above) and should come to lessons

equipped for learning in that lesson. 3. Subjects will publish revision lists for students for their subjects to help students to prepare. 4. Homework is revision and preparation for the examinations.

INTER-HOUSE FOOTBALL Inter-House Football starts the week beginning Monday 12th December at lunchtime. Monday 12th - Year 7 Tuesday 13th - Year 8 Wednesday 14th - Year 9 Thursday 15th - Year 10 Squads of 8 are needed with the games being 6-a-side played indoors. Sports Captains need to get their house teams to Mr Rachi, Mr Wood or Mr Graham by the end of the week. Any questions please see Mr Rachi.

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ADVANCE NOTICE - YEAR 7 Learning Programme – Assessment Week 1 From Wednesday 7th December to Friday 16th December 2016 (inclusive) all students in Year 7 will be undertaking assessments in the subjects they are currently studying. It should be noted that all assessments are cumulative and therefore based potentially on anything that your son/daughter has studied during this academic year to date.

The Year 7 assessment will be based on a substantive piece of work in their subject from which a teacher is able to give a fine GCSE grade (1 to 9). Year 7 students will complete their examinations in their classrooms under exam conditions.

Please find attached the exam timetable so your son/daughter is aware of when their examinations take place. Please could you encourage and support your son/daughter to prepare thoroughly for these exams as they will give them a good indication of the progress they have made to date.

I have included some guidance around revision and preparing effectively for exams. For example, in the lead up to the examinations your son/daughter should be completing approximately 2 hours of independent revision per day. Your son/daughter should be very clear about what is being examined from their class teacher.

I have asked all teaching staff to set revision homework via Show My Homework for the next few weeks until the examinations have been sat which your son/daughter should record in their planner.

I trust that you find this information useful and that we are able to best work together to ensure that your son/daughter continues to make progress in all the subjects they are studying. Mr Cunningham, Deputy Head Teacher - Director of Studies

From Wednesday 7th December to Friday 16th December (inclusive)

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5

Monday 12th December

7yz History1, 7yz English2, 7yz French3, 7yz Geography4

7W1 – 2 Science, 7X3 Drama, 7X4 – 5 Science, 7Y1 Maths, 7Y2 Science, 7Z3 Maths, 7Z4 Computing

7wx Geography1, 7wx French2, 7wx Geography3, 7wx Citizenship4, 7wx Humanities1 (Religious Studies)

7W1 - 2 Maths, 7X3 – 5 Maths, 7yz English1, 7yz Geography2, 7yz English3, 7yz French4

7wx English1, 7wx Religious Studies2, 7wx English3 – 5, 7Y Technology, 7Z3 Art, 7Z4 Maths

Tuesday 13th December

7X3 Science, 7yz Geography1, 7yz French2, 7yz Geography3, 7yz History4

Lessons as normal 7yz English4 7wx English2, 7wx French3, 7Z4 Science

7wx Citizenship2, 7wx French4, 7Y1 Science

Wednesday 14th December

7wx French1, 7wx History4, 7wx Humanities1 (History), 7Y1 Drama, 7Y2 Music, 7Z3 Music

7yz Religious Studies4 7wx Geography2, 7wx Religious Studies4, 7Y2 Computing, 7Z3 Science

7W Technology

7wx History1, 7wx Citizenship3, 7wx French5

Thursday 15th December

7wx Religious Studies1, 7wx History3, 7Y2 Maths, 7Z3 Drama

7wx History2, 7Y1 Computing, 7Y2 Art, 7Z Technology

7X5 Art 7yz History2 7yz Religious Studies2

7wx Religious Studies3

7X5 Computing, 7yz French1, 7yz Citizenship2, 7yz Citizenship4

Friday 16th December

7W1 – 2 Drama, 7X Technology

7W1 -2 Art, 7Y1 Music 7Y1 Art, 7Z3 Computing 7Z4 Music 7W1 Computing, 7X3 Art, 7X4 Drama, 7X5 Music

Please note: 1. All examinations will be conducted in timetabled classrooms during lesson time. 2. Where a time has not been designated for examinations students will have lessons as normal (see above) and should come to lessons equipped for learning

in that lesson. 3. Subjects will publish revision lists for students for their subjects to help students to prepare. 4. Homework is revision and preparation for the examinations. 5. 7W1 Music with Miss Speers to undertake their assessment on Monday 5th December during Period 2. 6. 7xy Citizenship with Mrs Foster to undertake their assessment on Monday 5th December during Period 5. 7. 7yz Religious Studies3 with Miss Draper to undertake their exam on Tuesday 6th December during Period 3.

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ADVANCE NOTICE - YEAR 11 Learning Programme – Assessment Week 2 6th January to 13th January 2017 (inclusive)

From Friday 6th January to Friday 13th January 2017 (inclusive) all students in Year 11 will be undertaking assessments in the subjects they are currently studying. For GCSE subjects these assessments will be based on past paper questions, and indeed complete papers, and will be taken under exam conditions to best prepare your son/daughter for final examinations in May/June 2017.

Please find attached the exam timetable so your son/daughter is aware of when their examinations take place. All morning exams will start as soon as possible at 9.00 am. It is vital that your son/daughter is in school and registered at 8.50 am

with their tutor to allow them to get to the Sports Hall for a 9.00 am start.

Afternoon examinations commence at 1.10 pm. Your son/daughter should report to the Sports Hall immediately from lunch.

Please could you encourage and support your son/daughter to prepare thoroughly for these exams as they will give them a good indication of the progress they have made to date and what they need to do to improve in order that they can secure fantastic exam results in the summer of 2017. I have included some guidance around revision and preparing effectively for exams.

Mr Cunningham, Deputy Head Teacher - Director of Studies

Monday 9th January Tuesday 10th January Wednesday 11th January Thursday 12th January Friday 13th January

Period 1

Maths Paper 1 – (1hr 30mins) Full year group to attend in sports hall (SPH)

Maths Paper 2 (1hr 30mins) Full year group to attend in sports hall (SPH)

English Language Paper 2 (2hrs) Full year group to attend in sports hall (SPH) H&SC BTEC exam taking place in S1.

Box J (subjects you take Thursday Period 1) Computing – 1hr Dance – Practical D105 (2hrs) Media – 1hr 30mins Music – D103 (1hr) Drama – Practical D106/7 (1hr) Art, Art Textiles, Art Graphics and Photography pupils to attend lessons as normal.

Block L (subjects you take Friday Period 1) French – listening in C108&C109 German – listening in C106 Geography - 1hr 30mins History - 1hr 45mins Spanish – listening in C202 Health & SC pupils to attend lessons as normal

Period 2

Maths paper 1 continuing into Period 2.

Maths Paper 2 continuing into Period 2.

English Language paper 2 continuing into Period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2.

B R E A K

Period 3

French, German & Spanish Reading (50mins) All French, German & Spanish pupils to attend in sports hall All other pupils to attend lessons as normal

Lessons as normal

French, German & Spanish Reading for Dual Linguists (50mins) C106 All Dual Linguists to attend in Sports Hall All other pupils to attend lessons as normal

Geography (1hr) All Geography pupils to attend in sports hall. All other pupils to attend lessons as normal

Lessons as normal

L U N C H

Period 4

P.E. GCSE (1hr 30mins) 11xPe2, 11xPe4, 11yPe2, 11yPe4 & 11yPe5 BTEC P.E. (1hr) 11xPe1, 11xPe3, 11xPe5, 11yPe1 & 11yPe3 Full year group to attend in sports hall (SPH)

Science 11y1 & 11x1 2 x Biology 1hr each All other groups Additional Science – 1hr 30mins Full year group to attend in sports hall SPH)

Maths Paper 3 (1hr 30mins) Full year group to attend in sports hall (SPH)

Box K (subjects you take Thursday Period 4) French – listening in C109 Geography -1hr 30mins German – listening in C106 History – 1hr 45mins Music Technology –D103 Resistant Materials – 1hr Spanish – listening in C202 Textiles – 1hr Health & SC pupils to sit English paper 2

Box M (subjects you take Friday Period 4) Business Studies – 1hr Catering – 1hr 15mins Dance – Practical D105 (1hr) History - 1hr 45mins ICT – 1hr RE – 1hr 30mins Resistant Materials – 1hr Science – Physics – 1hr Sociology – 1hr 30mins

Period 5

P.E exam continuing into period 5.

Science exams continuing into period 5.

Maths Paper 3 continuing into Period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5

Please note:

Year 11 students will sit Chemistry (2x1hr) & Core Science (1hr 30mins) in the Sports Hall during Periods 1 & 2 and English Paper 1 (1hr 45mins) in the Sports Hall during Periods 4 & 5 on Friday 6th January 2017. Students MUST report to the Sports Hall promptly at 8.50am and 1.05 pm.

Lessons run as normal which means pupil attendance is compulsory

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CHRISTMAS WEEK ARRANGEMENTS

Christmas dinner will be served on

Thursday 15th December.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

Monday 19th December (Tutorial P3)

Sixth Form Christmas Service (P1, Arts Theatre)

Year 7 and 8 Carol Service (P3, St.Ann’s Church)

Year 10 and 11 Christmas Assembly (Arts Theatre – Y11 -1st half, Y10 – 2nd half)

Year 11 Christmas Football (Astro, P3, 2nd half)

Tuesday 20th December (Tutorial P3)

Christmas Jumper Day (Years 7-13) - all staff & students to bring £1 – Charity for raising funds for treatment for cancer for a local family of one of our students

Periods 1 and 2 – normal lessons

Year 7 Santa Dash – P2 (Astro)

Year 7 Christmas Assembly (Pyramid Room, P3)

Year 8 Christmas Assembly (Gym, P3)

Year 9 Christmas Assembly (Arts Theatre, P3)

Sixth Form Quiz (Sixth Form Common Room, P3)

The school will close for students at 12:20pm.

Friday16th December CLA Trip to Formby An Equestrian Performance (Pantomime, Warren Farm, Formby)

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MATHS CHRISTMAS REVISION CALENDAR – YEAR 11

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CLOTHES DONATIONS WANTED

For the next two weeks there will be a box in the reception for your

donations.

We need:

Socks New underwear

Bras

Leggings

Sweatshirts

Jogging bottoms Sturdy shoes or trainers

Coats

Disposable nappies

Blankets Children’s snowsuits

We will gratefully take any size clothes and they do not need to be brand new, underwear aside. Please make sure any shoes you are kind enough to donate are

in good condition- the person who wears them will have a long way to walk.

If you would like to know any more about this, or want to track the results of

your generosity, please visit the Facebook group ‘L-L-L Lancaster/Liverpool to Lesvos’.

COMPETITION

Year 7 forms will compete to collect the most pairs of socks in the two

weeks while Year 8 forms will be collecting new underwear, or money to

go towards purchasing some.

The winning forms who collect the most will be announced in the first

week back in January.

Many Thanks

Miss Draper, Head of RE.

All donations will be collected on Monday 12th December. Lets donate as much as we can!

Over the coming fortnight staff and students will be working together in in the

hope to fill a container with clothes and shoes to be sent across to the Greek

Island of Lesvos in the New Year.

Despite the reduction of news coverage, boats still arrive weekly full of exhausted

families, in freezing cold temperatures and forced to keep moving. We are working

closely with a charity based in Thessaloniki which aims to protect the most

vulnerable groups such as children, women and the elderly and we can help by

simply providing them with clean and, more importantly, dry clothes to wear for

their onward journey.

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STATIONERY FOR SALE Stationery is now on sale for all students to buy from Pupil Reception. Pupil Reception is open before school, registration, break, lunch and after school.

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WHO TO CONTACT

Curriculum Queries

Heads of Department for 2016/17 are:

English Mr. Crossley Sociology Miss. Evans Mathematics Y7, 8 & 9 Mr. Rimmer Computing Mr. Nevitt

Mathematics Y10 & 11 Mr. Roberts Business Studies Mr. Jarvis Science Miss. Lockyer Art/CDT/Textiles Mr. Bennett Biology Dr. Pugh Food Miss. Bolland Chemistry Dr. Beswick Dance Mrs. Aylward

Physics Miss. McClure Drama Miss. Renison

History Miss. Williams Music Mr. Fleming

Geography Mrs. Parkinson Media Studies Miss. Critchley RE Miss. Draper PE Miss. Bakstad Languages Mr Herd Life Skills

(PSHE/Citizenship)

Mrs. Ayre

Stage 1 Subject Teachers

Stage 2 Head of Department

Stage 3 Deputy Head Mrs. Thorogood or Mr. Cunningham

Stage 4 Headteacher Mr. Pout

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