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Senior News

Wingate's Prefects
The Prefects for Summer 2010 are:

Dipti Rohera, Elle Cooper, Emma Varnes, Filip Bruins, Marco Roberts, Ryan Walters, Sam Finnie and Zoe Baber. 

New prefects are needed to release Year 11 student to concentrate on their final preparation for exams .  Wingate is grateful for all the work done by the retiring prefects


House Officials 2010-2011

These students have been elected by the members of their Houses to these posts:

Apollo            Capt. Oliver Tervit, V. Capt. Sam Finnie. 

Challenger   Capt. Zoe Baber, V. Capt. Liam Merritt. 

Columbia      Capt. Charles Isherwood, V. Capt. Alex Parkinson. 

Gemini           Capt. Beau Iliffe, V. Capt. Ryan Walters.

 

Normans Conquer Again!

On Friday 12th February the Normans attacked the Senior Playground.  Despite valiant efforts by the defending Anglo Saxons, the Normans were victorious.

This was the culmination of a day spent by Year 7 on the history of the last successful invasion of Britain in 1066.

The Norman Invasion Day was one of the activities from our most recent Curriculum Extra Day.  The normal timetable is suspended and students spend the day on a single theme.

 

Back At The Crime Lab

Year 11 Chemistry students were CSI experts for the day on Curriculum Extra Day in February.  They were confronted with the outline of a dead body and all the clues required.  It was to be a busy day.

Tests needed to be conducted  and conclusions drawn so that the murderer could be identified.

Great fun but with a serious purpose because the activity was also revision of key concept from the IGCSE Chemistry course.

 

Toys Toys Toys

The handover of toys to the Tenerife Lions. Before Christmas we collected second hand toys for the Lions Club.  The toys were given to orphans living on Tenerife. The students then organised a sale of all the donated toys that could not go as presents. This raised a further 126 Euros.  This is a regular part of the Lions work for charitable causes and we are happy to support it. The pictures below shows students at the toy sale and handing over the cash to Norman Goodle of the the Tenerife British Lions.

 

 

Tuesday 1st December 2009

 

This year, Wingate Seniors marked the international day by remembering those who are affected by AIDS and providing guidance to our students.

Year 11 have been studying the AIDS epidemic in History and Geography as part of their IGCSE studies.  This year some of them asked to make a collection for charities that help children affected by AIDS.

The monies collect from the non-uniform day has been donated to this cause.

Together with sponsored car washing, students raised a total of 354 Euros which will be sent to help children in Africa affected by AIDS.

World's Biggest Coffee Morning

in aid of
Macmillan Cancer Support

Wingate students were part of the UK-wide “Biggest Coffee Morning” on Friday 25th September.  This was in support of the Macmillan charity organisation which works with cancer sufferers and their families in the UK.  Students from Years 7 and 8 sold cakes and soft drinks (allowed under the “coffee morning” rules) to students while sixth formers provided coffee and biscuits for the staff.  Altogether 216 euros were raised which is already on its way.

 Wingate has quite a history of charity fund-raising.  Last year the Senior School passed on 1303 euros to the Tenerife British Lions to support their work with children.

Another Bumper Crop of Exam Successes at Wingate

There was much celebrating as the results were published in August.  It had been a long wait and clearly the hard work by students and staff had paid off.

In Year 13, Poppy Mason is off to Exeter University to study French and Arabic after gaining A grades in French and Psychology and a B in English to add to her A in Spanish which she already holds.

In Year 12, Pooja Tanwani scooped up another 4 A grades at AS (Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Psychology) to add to the Spanish one she gained lasted year.

Joseba Wulff was top IGCSE student with 8 As and A*s,1 B and 1 C.  Other notable success were achieved by Sanam Balani with 6 As and A*s, 2 Bs and 2 Cs and Clement Chauvin 2 A*s, 5 Bs and 4 Cs.  Each of these students also obtained an A for AS Spanish.  Other students with 3 or more As and A*s include Kristina Williams, Tom Hooper and Jamie Hayes.

The statistics for Year 11 are: 74% five or more A*-C passes; when English and Maths must be included the figure is 69%.  78% of students gained a C or higher in English and 77% for Maths.

Many of those successful at IGCSE are now embarking on A level courses at Wingate in the Sixth Form. For full results click Here

Wingate Students Support Children's Charities

Wingate Senior School believes that charity begins at home. Last year we raised 1303 euros.  All the money was collected under the banner of "Children".   We sent some to "Children in Need" in the UK and some went to the  Lions Club International here in Tenerife.  It is to be used to help support the marvellous work they do for needy causes.  Desnee Mason (Senior Teacher) handed over the cash at the end of July.

Throughout the year, students devised various schemes to collect money.  These included: cake sale, a French cafe, a mufti (Non-uniform) day, a silence day, a "Guess the number of sweets in a jar" competition, a pay-as-you-watch basketball match and of course student's and staff's loose change.

Wingate Sixth Awards

Thursday 18th June 2 pm

The students in Year 13 have completed their A level exams  For those who joined Wingate in the Reception Class this will be a notable moment.  Wingate Sixth Awards includes the Graduation Ceremony for all Year 13 students.  We know we will miss them but we know it is time for them to move on.

Here are the details of the awards and the list of those Graduating.

Class of Year 13 2009 are:
Alice Cooper, Anjali Vaswani, Cameron Rivero, Danielle Wallace, Gulshan Thawani, Jenny Houghton, Jessica Page, Josh Knill, Kerry Walters, Natasha Lloyd, Patrick Haase, Poppy Mason, Ritika Mahtani, Sarah McIlwaine, Stefan Thompson and Yasmin Parker.

Entertainment by Caz (former Wingate Student)

Year 13 High Achievement Book Prizes
Maths and Science  Yasmin ParkerLanguages   Poppy Mason;
Social Science   Jessica Page    and  ICT  Josh Knill

Other Book Prizes
Greatest Progress    Jenny HoughtonAffability Award   Stefan Thompson
Positive contribution to Wingate Sixth   Josh Knill;
Creativity award
 
Jessica Page;  Mrs Kerbey’s award  Sarah McIlwaine;
Mr Stait-Gardner’s award   Poppy Mason and Sra Barrio’s award   Danielle Wallace.

Attendance Awards
Attendance    100%    Gulshan Thawani  and Sarah McIlwaine
Attendance    95% +   Anjali Vaswani
, Jenny Houghton, Josh KnillPoppy Mason and Ritika Mahtani.

Nominations for awards to be announced during the ceremony
Year 13 Contribution to the Life of the School
Gulshan Thawani, Jessica Page, Josh Knill, Poppy Mason, Sarah McIlwaine Yasmin Parker and Stefan Thompson.  The winner was Jessica Page
Year 13 Student of the Year
Dani Wallace, Jessica Page, Josh Knill, Kerry Walters, Poppy Mason, Ritika Mahtani and Stefan Thompson.  The winner was Poppy Mason

Year 12 High Achievement Awards
Maths and Sciences Pooja Tanwani, ICT Luke Webber, French Donata Wulff
Business Studies  Victoria Reeve
and Actor of the Year Ayla Sayles.

Nominations for awards to be announced during the ceremony
Year 12 Contribution to the Life of the School
Aaron Dowling, Ayla Sales, Pooja Tanwani
and Victoria Reeve.  The winner was Ayla Sales,
Year 12 Student of the Year
Aaron Dowling, Ayla Sayles, Donata Wulff, Luke Webber, Pooja Tanwani and Victoria Reeve.  The winner was Victoria Reeve

 

Year 11 Graduation and Awards 2009

Friday 5th June at 10 am

 

Click here for details of Award Winners and Nominations

Nominations for Contribution to the life of the School 2009

Amy Burdis, Ashley Hall, Clement Chauvin, Ishaan Sehvani, Jamie Hayes, Laura Hayday, Monika Chandani, Rachna Chandnani, Ryan Cunningham, Sanam Balani and Thomas Hooper  Winner: Jamie Hayes

Nominations for Student of the Year 2009

Amy Burdis, Ashley Hall, Danny Holland,  Jagriti Nandwani, James Feather, Jamie Hayes, Jessica Dawson, Joseba Wulff, Kristina Williams, Maniah Thanwani, Monika Chandnani  and Sophie Campbell
Winner: Monika Chandnani

 

Dia de Canarias Celebrations

It is important to remember that we are in the Canarias and the Dia de Canarias gives the excuse to do just that. 

During Semena de Canaries at Wingate Seniors, in many lessons , not just Spanish, aspects of Canarian culture were explored.  On Friday a display was mounted of some of the work.  It attracted a lot of interest from student and from parents waiting to pick up their children at the end of school.

On Friday the teachers of Spanish treated us all to a colourful display when they dressed up in traditional Canarian costume for the day.

Year 10 Students Take On Prefect duties

The IGCSE exams are almost upon us and students are working hard to achieve the best grades they can.  Those Year 11 who have been Prefects this year have done a really good job.  The Senior School is grateful for all their hard work.  Particular thanks should go to Ishaan Sevhani and Ashley Hall for the leadership role they have played as Head and Deputy Head Prefects.

Here is the list of Temporary Prefect for the rest of the Summer Term

Ana Gomez-Thompson, Anita Axelsdottir, Gabriella Tolfrey,
Jordana Burridge, Lewis Brooker, Myers Davies, Rahul Dayalani,
Reagan Madan and Tarun Chandnani
.

We are also pleased to announce that the role played by some of Wingate Sixth is being recognised by the appointment of Honorary Prefects

Aaron Dowling, Anjali Vaswani, Ayla  Sayles, Chirag Gidwani,
Gulshan Thawani, Jenny Houghton, Jessica Page, Nicole Parker,
Pooja Tanwani, Poppy Mason, Ritika Mahtani, Sarah McIlwaine,
Stefan Thompson
, Victoria Reeve and Yasmin Parker.

Awards
Easter 2009

 

Follow these links to see those nominated and the winners

 

For students in Years 7 to 9       For students in Years 10 to 13

 

You will need PowerPoint or Impress on your computer to see these.

 

 

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Dead Adventuress

 

 

Unfortunately, we had to cancel Thursday's performance following an instruction from the Government that all schools must be closed on Thursday evening.   There was a server weather warning and a worry that there would no power throughout the evening.  In the event, neither seem to have materialised.

The show has been re-scheduled fro Thursday 30th April.  There will be two shows, a matinee at 2.30 and again at 7.30 pm.  We would like to apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.

 

 

Ski Trip Returns

Tired but happy, Wingate students and staff returned safely to Tenerife  from Chatel in France in the early hours of Saturday 28th March.  There were some aching limbs and a few did had a case of "never again".  Most however, were asking for the dates of next years trip even as their parents whisked them away for a long long sleep.

There was a big thank you to Mr Bullock, Mr Finnie and Miss Pichin for organising the trip.  The Ski Trip has become an annual event.   Each year demand for places outstrips supply and the students talk about it for weeks and months afterwards.

 

Senior Award Nominations

As the term draws to an end teachers in the Senior School have been deciding who to nominate for the end of term awards.  There are three categories Achievement, Progress and Community.  Achievement is given to students who are working at a high level within their class.  Progress for those who are markedly improving their knowledge and understanding.  The community award is intended for students who contribute to the life of the school.  This can take many forms.  Perhaps a singer or a sportsperson.  They might organise a charity event or they just be helpful to others in the school.

The two students with the most nominations in each category for each year group win the  award.  These awards are given out several times a year but an important rule is that no one can win the same award on two consecutive occasions.

The link below will take you to the Nominations page.  Winners will be announced at the assembly on Thursday and appear here next weekend.

Christmas Nominations and Winners

Remembrance at Wingate 
2 minutes at 11 am on the 11th

 

 

 

Tenerife's Got Talent !

We would like to send our warmest congratulations to Charlie Karlsen who won last Friday's competition.  Charlie, who is in Year 11 at Wingate, was not the only Wingate student to reach the final of this competition.  The panel of independent judges had a very hard time deciding between the top five and this included Jordana Burridge, who came 3rd, and Liam O'Reilly (both Year 10).  The competition was for performers of all ages and most of the finalists were professionals. Well done to them all but especially to Charlie who has won the chance to work with a professional recoding studio in Los Angeles.

 

Halloween

In the Seniors there was a strong Halloween smell as well.  Students were able to dress in a horror fashion for a payment of 2 euros to the Seniors' charity - Children in Need.  The costumes were judged by Mrs Finnie, Ms Mason and Mr Stait-Gardner as past of the end of half term Awards Assembly.  It was a hard decision but in the end three students were chosen to receive a prize of a bag of Halloween chocolates. The winners were Jessica Page Year 13, Adam Money Year 11 and  Emma Rowe Year 8.

 

A huge surf success at Wingate

Over half of Year 7 spent an enjoyable morning learning surfing skills for the first time recently.  Returning from the surf trip on Wednesday 8th October, 99% of the Year 7s were exhausted but hooked on surfing and could not wait to get back in the water.  Such a lot of effort and perseverance was shown by these Year 7s in learning to catch a wave and to stand up on the smaller ones.

The Surf Club at Wingate School has gone from strength to strength and now includes over 30 students from Years 7 to 13.  Students in all Senior Years have the opportunity to take part in the Surf Club.  The Wingate Sixth members, in particular, have impressed the instructors at K16 Surfing School with their attitude and commitment to learning the skills necessary to surf and be safe in the water. 

Rich Bullock (Head of Sport and PE at Wingate) started this Club in October 2007.  He wanted to show students that there was more to sport than just football.  He knew there were fun and exciting activities on the doorstep and was sure they just needed help in making the first move.

Teachers at Wingate have been impressed by the reaction of students throughout the school. In a short time students have developed such excellent surf skills.

Rich commented “My main concern with young people at present is that some would prefer to “play” football on a computer rather than get out there and kick a ball around with friends.  They then miss out on all the other aspects to sport such as the social benefits, for example working with others.  K16 Surf School has been extremely helpful and patient with our students and continues this positive attitude when they go back to practice at weekends and even after school.  Many students at Wingate even look healthier; they have lost weight, toned up and have even commented to me that they feel better”.

The instructors at K16 have commended the students for being extremely well behaved, motivated to learn and great fun to teach.  This kind of activity also helps student’s self-esteem and confidence; as well as promoting even better relationships with teachers.

 Wingate School already runs a popular annual Ski Trip each February and Rich is now looking to introduce other sports such as climbing, sailing and kayaking.  If there are any interested companies that can deliver such activities, or other outdoor pursuits, please contact Rich Bullock at Wingate School.

 Year 11 Officials 2008

We are pleased to introduce the officials for 2008:

The Prefects

In front from left to right:
Jamie Hayes, Ishaan Sevhani (Head Prefect) and Ashley Hall (Deputy Head Prefect)

Middle row:
Danny Holland, Ryan Cunningham, Sanam Balani, Jagriti Nandwani, Joseba Wulff and Laura Hayday.

Back row:
Tom Hooper, Billy Murphy, Monika Chandnani, Anisha Lakhati and Charlie Raglan.

 

The Houses
From left to right Captains standing and Vice-Captains kneeling.

Columbia 
Jessica Dawson  
   Captain
Charlie Karlsen 
      Vice-Captain

Apollo
Ashley Hall             Captain
Bradley Fraser       Vice-Captain

Challenger
Marvin Cironte        Captain
Sophie Campbell    Vice-Captain

Gemini
Charlie Raglan        Captain
Ryan Cunningham  Vice-Captain

Assembly Music Monitor

James Feather

 

Well done Year 11

Celebrations, yet again, for Wingate students when the IGCSE results were released.  A record 61.4% had achieved 5 or more top grades including Maths and First Language English.  This is an increase of about 3%
compared with last year.  (Last year’s UK figure for GCSEs was 46.8%.)

There were many anxious parent and students as results day began.  Some were able to access results from the internet.  Others had arranged for an email from the school.  Many telephoned and more just turned up to hear the worst, or the best, of news.  Many smiles of relief were seen as they counted the number of passes they had achieved.

The highest achievement was by Pooja Tanwari who achieved only A and A* grades.  She passed at A* grade in Maths, English Literature, Geography, Double Science and Spanish; and A grade in First Language English and Travel & tourism.  For good measure, she also clocked up an A grade at GCE AS level Spanish.  For once, Pooja was almost speechless while her proud mother was full of praise for her.

Tony Garwood (Head of Seniors) congratulated all the students.  He said that achievement was the result of consistent hard work and this Year Group had worked hard.  He wanted to make sure all the students were congratulated for their hard work.  Although everyone did not get five higher grades there were no students un-graded and everyone had achieved at least one higher pass.

Some other notable students were Victoria Reeve and Rebecca Jervis with 6 A*/A grades each plus AS Spanish.  Noemi Garcia and Rebecca Merritt with 5 A*/A.  (Noemi also got AS Spanish).  With 4 A*/A grades were Charlotte Harrison, Lauren Watson and Nicolas Pinto Coelho (who was the highest achieving boy).

Results compared well with those published by the GCSE boards in the UK.

Overall pass rate (A*-G): at Wingate 100% (98.4% in UK)

Overall A*-C grades: at Wingate 75% (65.7% in UK)

Overall A*/A grades:  at Wingate 22% (20.7% in UK)

Achievement in Maths, English and Spanish was also particularly good.

A*/G at Wingate A*/C at Wingate

A*/A at Wingate

English 100%
(98.7% in UK)
79%
(62.95% in UK)
36%
(15.5% in UK)
Maths 100%
(97.4% in UK)
67%
(56.3% in UK)
18%
(14.5% in UK)
Spanish

100%

Many students in UK do not take any language.

95%

(72.3% of those who sat it)

51%

(34% of those who sat it)

 

Wingate 14 year olds beat SATs targets again!

Year 9 students at Wingate School have once again achieved high SATs scores.  Following on from the successes recorded by the Year 6 and Year 2 pupils, the 14 year olds at Wingate School also have much to shout about. 

Wingate students have done better than the English averages published recently and beaten all the targets set for English schools.  They even beat one for the year 2011.

Tony Garwood, Head of Seniors, congratulated the students and teachers for their hard work.  He commented that students really benefited from the broad curriculum offered in Years 7 to 9.  A rich programme including National Curriculum subjects, Spanish and sport all contributed to a feeling of purpose during these formative years.  ICT has seen a massive investment and students are really making excellent use of the facilities.  He said that the school was developing the cultural side to ensure that academic study was balanced by other activities.  Choir was an important part of the week at Key Stage 3 with everyone capable of singing roped in.  Each year there are opportunities to take part in school productions.  At Wingate, the aim is to produce well rounded people who also do well at exams.

The targets Wingate students beat:

Target 1:
Each of English and Maths at Level 5 or above 85%

English:  Wingate 97%   (England 73%)

Maths:  Wingate 92% (England 77%)

Target 2:
Both English and Maths at Level 5 or better 74% by 2011

Wingate 90% (England 66%)

Target 3:
Science at Level 5 or better 80%

Wingate 85% (England 72%)

Target 4: 
ICT teacher assessment at Level 5 or above 85%

Wingate 100% (figures from England are not available).

Wingate Full Results

 

Level 5 or above (England %)

Level 6 or above (England %)

Level 7 or above (England %)

Level 8, only awarded in Maths
(England %)

English

97 (73)

54 (33)

23 (8)

-

Maths

92 (77)

72 (58)

36 (31)

18 (9)

Science

85 (72)

46 (42)

33 (14)

-

Sporting Success for Gemini
Great fun and much good natured rivalry marked Wingate Seniors' annual inter-house sporting competition.  Teams from all four houses did their up-most to win the different competitions.  In the end though it was Charlie Raglan, as Gemini House Captain, who lifted the trophy.

 

The competitions were all team events.  Cricket, netball and football teams included members from across the Years.  Then came the relay races, which all had novelty value.  Students from Wingate Sixth and teachers joined their houses for these more humorous races.

The competition, however, was no less fierce whether it was the bobbing for apples race, the egg and spoon race or the basketball race.   The event was rounded off with the traditional Tug-a-War, and many sore hands it caused. 

 

 

 

The competitors were exhausted, the spectators hoarse and this marked another successful event for Wingate School.  In closing the afternoon, Tony Garwood thanked Rob Finnie, Head of PE, for his excellent organisation.  He commended the House Captains for their tireless efforts throughout the day.  But most of all he congratulated competitors and spectators for their sportsmanship.

Graduation Day

"What a fine group of people, a credit to their parents."  With these words, Tony Garwood (Head of Seniors), commended the students of Year 11 who had gathered with their parents for their Graduation Ceremony. 

This, he said, was a happy day because most of the IGCSEs had now been taken and because a long summer holiday stretched before them.  However, this was also a sad day because this was absolutely the last time they would all be together at Wingate. 
A hall crowded with students and parents applauded as special certificates were awarded for Sports (Chris Harrison), Drama (Leah Walters), Dance performances (Jasmine Hall, Rebecca Jervis, Georgina Kay, Charlotte Harrison, Lauren Watson and Ruby Walker), and for organising the music for the twice weekly school assemblies (Ayla Sayles and Celeste Whitehead). 

The award for Progress and Determination was given to Danni Smith.  The final award went to Head Prefect Rebecca Merritt for the efficient and effective way she had led the Prefect during the last year.

Then it was on to the Graduation Certificates themselves.  Chloe Pinchin (tutor of 11P) presented to her form and Rob Finnie (11F) to his.  There was much joy shown in the applause from parents and fellow students as each person received the certificate marking this milestone in life.

Each certificate contains the names of everyone in Year 11.  A fine memory jerker in 20 or 40 years time. 

11F

11P

Mr Green, commenting afterwards, praised the sense of community that the students were so clearly demonstrating.  And perhaps this is one reason why so many of them plan to return to Wingate Sixth in the Autumn to continue with their studies.

World Record-breakers!

Students from Wingate Seniors made their personal contribution towards the Global Campaign for Education last week by taking part in the Guinness World Record attempt to hold the World’s Biggest Lesson.

The lesson took place on Wednesday 23rd April in over 100 countries.  It was part of the Global Campaign for Education’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness and pressurize politicians around the world to keep their promises to provide Quality Education for All.  In 2000, leaders of rich and poor countries committed themselves to a set of goals and targets to end global poverty and make the world a better place. Central to these are the Education for All (EFA) goals signed up to be achieved by over 164 Governments in Dakar in 2000. 

The target was set to be reached by 2015 and although we are already past the half way point to 2015, there is still a lot of progress to be made on this issue.  According to the Global Campaign for Education, “there is an inequitable distribution of quality education, with children in poorer countries most affected by a lack of teachers as well as learning materials. 72 million children and 774 million adults are currently missing out on an education.  Quality Education for All is fundamental to ensuring that people of all ages are able to develop their full capacities.”

In total 109 Wingate students participated.  In doing so they learnt about the importance of getting a good quality education, as well as the impact not being able to read and write or count has on someone’s life.  They also explored different ways in which individuals can come together to try to influence politicians to take action on such key issues.

The Global Campaign for Education is still collecting verification forms from schools worldwide, but an early count shows that the record has already been broken, with an estimated minimum of 7.5 million people taking part.  It may be some time before exact figures are published, but Wingate students should feel proud to have done their bit.  They left the lesson feeling very fortunate about their own education, and despite the success of the attempt would probably all agree that the old cliché ‘it’s the taking part that counts’ was more meaningful than ever.

Surf’s Up at Wingate

 Richard Bullock, Wingate PE teacher, and life-long surf enthusiast, has started a Surf Club.  This is his account of their first outing.

 We left Wingate at 9.15, our destination, K16 Surf School in Las Americas; twelve students from Years 7 to 10, ready for their first taste of riding the waves.  The forecast was for small waves and very little sun so when we arrived at the beach I was pleased there were no surprises!

Both instructors met us outside the shop and after brief introductions we were taken to get fitted out with all our surf equipment.

The girls insisted on pink surfboards, James wanted his regular board and Lucy was embarrassed as she knew the instructor and was wearing school uniform!

After squeezing everyone into wetsuits and fitting the girls with pink surfboards we were ready to hit the water.

Lois managed to hit 90% of the expensive cars on the way to the beach with the back of her board.  Talking and carrying a surfboard is a skill yet to be mastered by this budding surfer!!

Once the lessons started the students were taught how to safely control the board in the waves, the paddling technique and how to stand up.  

On a more serious note, I believe that learning new skills in a challenging environment can have a massive positive effect on students’ self-esteem, can improve team-work and communication.  Surfing is a sport that can promote a healthy lifestyle, is great fun and is perfectly suited to life in Tenerife.

Once we hit the water and seeing the waves closer up I noticed some students say “they look much bigger out here!  ” and Lois saying “I’m gonna die!!” AGAIN.

Although a little on the small size, the waves were perfect for the learners in the group.  All caught lots of waves, most managed to stand up and with no injuries and a lot of laughs, it all made for a successful surf trip.

Awards went to

Jacob Ashley (Year 7) – First wave ever caught and he stood up and rode nicely.

Sam Finnie (Year 8) – Longest wave, all the way in, but forgot to stand up.

James Stormont (Year 9) – Best Wave.

Lois Whitelaw (Year 7) – The “am I gonna die award” for survival.

After warming up and a little food, it was back to school and lessons.

K16 commented on how quickly the students picked up the basic skills and that their behaviour was excellent.  So, all set for the next wave.

Wingate Students visit HMS Portland

Students of Years 10 and 11 of Wingate School were invited to a tour on board HMS Portand on December 10, when it docked at Santa Cruz.  The students were very interested to learn about how a British warship operates, visiting all the installations, and speaking to several of the navy officers and the ships Commander Mike Utley.

HMS Portland is a modern Type 23 frigate (there have been 15 HMS Portlands since 1653).  It has one of the most modern weapon systems in the Royal Navy and it’s motto is “To be ready to fight and win.

One of the highlights of the tour was when the students were shown the ship helicopter.  The officers shared their experiences with the students and encouraged them to look into the navy as a career choice.

Open Day Friday 26th October

Parents of Senior students met with subject teachers on the last day of the half-term to review progress.  Parents were given their child's Grade Sheet.  This showed how well the student was working, the percentage of homework attempted and A National Curriculum level or predicted IGCSE or A level grade.  Most were comfortably in the good or satisfactory category for effort.  Four students demonstrated maximum effort in all their subjects: Rebecca Merritt in Year 11, Poppy Mason and Yasmin Parker in Year 12 and Amrit Mirchandani in Year 13.  Virtually all students have attempted all the homework set this half term and the few that had not will be completing the missing work after half term under the supervision of Tony Garwood Head of Senior School.

Parents met with subject teachers in the school hall.  A busy afternoon for all concerned.  Senior parents had been asking for the opportunity to meet directly with subject teachers for some years.  This was our first attempt to satisfy this request.  A massive 92% said that they were pleased with the way the afternoon was organised.  8% would have preferred to have met with just the Tutor as in the past.  The summer Open Day will be Tutor based.  The chief improvement we feel we need to address is reducing queue sizes and waiting times.

 

Year 11 Officials

Head Prefect: Rebecca Merritt

Prefects: Aaron Dowling, Noemi Garcia, Jasmine Hall, Charlotte Harrison, Christopher Harrison, Georgina Kay, Nicole Parker, Victoria Reeve, Stevie Reynolds, James Rubes, Ayla Sayes, Pooja Tanwani and Celeste Whitehead.
 

 

 

House Captains and Vice Captains:
Apollo              Elicia Hattersley (Cap), and Josh Waterman.
Challenger      Jasmine Hall (Cap) and Aaron Dowling. 
Columbia
       Chris Harrison (Cap) and Craig Allen.
Gemini            Charlotte Harrison (Cap) and Lauren Watson
.

 

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