WyHigh Newsletter Mar/April 2012

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Wymondham High MAR/APR 2012
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B e l o w i s a l i s t o f s o m e u s e f u l d at e s
coming up in the next few months...
T o s e e a f u l l l i s t o f d at e s f o r
the coming year Go the school
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Easter Holidays
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From the Principal,
Victoria Musgrave
As the spring term draws to a close, we have had
a great deal to celebrate here at Wymondham
High Academy and I must take this opportunity of
congratulating all our students for their endeavours,
involvement and commitment to school life.
Examination Results
A number of our Year 11 students have taken
examinations early and their results are a testament to
the hard work and conscientious approach they have
adopted towards their studies. Notable successes
in Mathematics, English, Science (modules) and RPE
(modules) and particular praise to our ICT Department
for their stunning results with the Digital Application
Course (DIDA) – 97% of the year group passed at A*–C
grade with 45% of these at A* and A grade. Those
six students who did not complete the course have all
gained certificates at level one. Well done to everyone
for all their hard work.
Disco Inferno
They were certainly jumping to not only the 'Crocodile
Rock' but dancing in the aisles at the end of each packed
house. The cast were stunning, the music fabulous and
there is a full report later in this newsletter but suffice
to say, I felt enormously proud of everyone involved in
the production. My special thanks to the team in the
Drama Dept led by Mrs Haythorpe, ably assisted by Mrs
Dennis and Mr Shirley, supported by many other staff.
The music was led by our Head of Music
Mr Horner, assisted by Mr Cushion and a wonderful
band of musicians. The cast were brilliant and there
were moments of poignancy throughout an otherwise
fun extravaganza. Well done to all.
Duke of Edinburgh
This groups of young people seem to grow weekly. Over
100 students are participating in this worthwhile activity
and we have been delighted to get involved with our
local Lions Group and their Young Leaders' Programme.
My thanks to Mr Milliken for leading this.
School Trips
Comings and
Goings
A great deal of
activitiy has taken
place this half
term with our
recruitment of
new colleagues
and we have been delighted to appoint the following
staff to join the Academy in September 2012 or sooner.
Director of Enterprise and Community
Mr Justin Smith will be joining the school to engage
in community activity, oversee our new building
programme and to look at making the academy more
entrepeneurial in its approach to the world of business.
Derek Wells
Derek Wells joined this school on 20th August 1990
having spent most of his earlier working life as a deep
sea fisherman on the North East Coast. He knew little
of East Anglia but very quickly adapted to life here in
Head of Chemistry
Dr Mortimer will be retiring in the Summer
and we are pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr John Brooker, currently
an Advanced Skills Teacher at Dereham
Northgate High School. Mr Brooker's son is
a member of our Sixth Form.
Additional Spanish Teacher
Spanish, as a subject, is flourishing at the
school and we therefore need an additional
Hispanist. We are pleased to inform you
that we have appointed Miss Rachel
Phoenix who will be a great asset to the
department.
Norfolk. Having spent the last 22 years at the school,
Stephanie Moss
he knows Wymondham High inside out. I can honestly
We will be saying farewell to
say in all the time I have known him (the last four years)
Mrs Stephanie Moss from the History
he has never had a gloomy face, a negative comment or
Department. Whilst Mrs Moss has only
anything other than a chirpy smile, a willing response
been with us a short time, we have loved
and a total dedication to his work. He has been a joy
her being with us. Students and staff
to work with and we will miss him sorely. However, he
alike have found her a joy. She is positive,
is building a bungalow within walking distance of the
optimistic, an enthusiastic Historian and
school so I know we will see him and Mrs Wells around
always ready to spend extra time with
Wymondham, which is great. Best wishes, Derek from
students. She is leaving us to take on a
us all.
promoted post nearer to her home, so we
Head of Design Technology
We have been fortunate indeed to have secured the
services of Mrs Knight to run DT for the last year but
we always knew it would be a short term appointment
as she has other plans. Therefore,I am delighted to
announce the appointment of Mr Kieron Motley,
currently an Advanced Skills Teacher at CNS Norwich
who will join us in September.
wish her well for the future.
Head of Religious Education
We are delighted to say that Mrs Wilcock will be
staying at the academy part time from September
but she has decided to relinquish her responsibility
for running the department. In response to this, we
have appointed Mrs Kate Upton, currently teaching at
Aylsham High and formerly Dereham Neatherd who will
join us in September.
Students have been involved at every step
of the process of recruitment and their
input has proved invaluable. They are highly
intuitive and we believe it is important they
express their views on the appointment
of teaching staff. My thanks to Principal’s
Councils both House Captains and Senior
Prefects without whom, the process would
not have been as interesting.
WYHIGH PAGE 3
At Easter we see a ski trip going out, a trip to Iceland
and the term has been full of visits to Germany and
France as well as more local activities such as the
Cranedale Geography Trip and many many more. I am
indebted to the staff who give up much of their free
time to organise and take these excellent activities all of
which help to improve young people's understanding.
MAR / APR 2 0 1 2
MAR/APR 2012
MAR / APR 2 0 1 2
in short
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nosto dolore conse tet vel ullan
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i n i s c i d u i p e a f e u g i a m i r i u r e m q u at i n e r i t
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Sixth Form student to run
marathon
On the 22nd April I will be undertaking the
greatest challenge of my life so far when I
start the 26.2 mile course that is the London
Marathon. My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a
Wymondham High Sixth Form student currently
in year 13. I managed to secure my place in one
of the greatest annual sporting events, in the
special year of 2012, thanks to the courtesy of
RNIB. The charity, (Royal National Institute for
the Blind) supports blind and partially sighted
people throughout the UK in a number of ways
including educational opportunities, emotional
and physical support, as well as job opportunities.
It has always been an ambition of mine to run
the marathon and especially in the year that I
turned 18, so with this opportunity I am now able
to do so. I have a fundraising goal of £1500 to
which any contributions would be most gratefully
accepted. To donate please go online to www.
virginmoneygiving.com/sarahpalmer99 . Thank you.
Sarah Palmer
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Uniform Detention,
Monday 19th March 2012
The story behind this is as follows: Dr
Fox took a detention and commented
on the quality of Josh’s essay (below).
Josh replied ‘well sir, I have been in this
detention more than half a dozen times
and each time I perfect my essay. It is
getting better and better’ – so, judge for
Pleasurewood Hills Trip
The Friends of Wymondham High are organising a
Year 9 and Year 10 trip to Pleasurewood Hills on
Saturday 12th May 2012.
Once at Pleasurewood Hills, students will have the
freedom to explore the park in small groups and
staff will be at specific locations throughout the day,
should students need them for any reason. Pick-up
and drop-off as follows: LEAVING: meet at 8.45am
at the north wing bus bay. RETURN: 6.15pm collect
students from north wing, Folly Road.
The cost of the trip is £24. This includes entry into
the park and travel costs. Students will need to bring
food and/or money. Letters have been circulated via
form trays but can also be found on the website at:
www.wymondhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk/school_life/
friends.htm
James Softley
‘Dear Mrs Musgrave, I know how much you love
rugby and thought you might like to know that
last night James was selected to play for Eastern
Counties, their first match is on Sunday. We are so
proud of him as it is a massive achievement.’
Sarah Softley
Amy Palmer
‘Dear Mrs Musgrave, just to let you know that Amy
Palmer in Year 7 came 4th in the Area Cross Country
at Sloughbottom park meaning she will represent
Norfolk in the Regional Cross Country this Saturday.
This was after winning the South Norfolk Cross
Country at Wymondham College the week before.’
Food Tech
Please would children who have borrowed
containers and tins from the food room return
them as we have little left to lend out. We need
some new empty washing up bottles if any
anyone will send them in. Many thanks, R Wain.
WYHIGH PAGE 4
We want to hear from you...
If your child has done something that you think we should know about, then do let us
know. You can write to us at [email protected], giving us details
about whatever it is your child has done. It doesn’t have to be a great academic or
sporting achievement, it can be about anything that says something positive about your
son or daughter.
 yourselves...
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 ‘School uniform is the clothes we wear to
 school; it is tailored to our needs, such as the
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 blazer having several large pockets. However,
 convenience is just one reason why we wear
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 school uniform – identification, self-pride and
 neatness and formality are other reasons. It
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 is important to understand why we wear the
 uniform though.
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 Last Tuesday, I had my shirt untucked, top
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 button undone and my tie down an inch or
 two. Obviously, this is considered sloppy,
 however I received the detention at 4.20pm,
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 after the period 6 bell. I think this is unfair, but
 it is clearly not down to me to decide.
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 The image of the school matters greatly
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 because we want people such as visitors to
 see us in a ‘good light’. They see our uniform
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 standards and believe us to be really neat, on form students. The school therefore looks good
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 and tidy. The community can then be proud of
 having our school in their town, and it boosts
 the reputation of the school.
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 Self-pride is one of the most important
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 things, because if you don’t have pride in
 yourself then you wouldn’t feel like you
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 could accomplish anything at all. If you feel
 worthless and don’t respect yourself then you
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 will get hurt (mentally or physically).
 In conclusion, if your uniform looks correct
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 and formal, then our school will gain a better
 reputation, create a good sense of community
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 and altogether make us pupils feel proud to be
 such a well-mannered complete school.’
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 Josh Field M3 Year 9
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 Lost Property
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 Once again we have an incredible amount
 of un-named lost property at Student
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 Services. We will be displaying this towards
 the end of term for students and parents
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 to come and claim lost items. The only
 successful solution to this every growing
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 problem is for students and parents to name
 all items of property.
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It’s Official... Wymondham High is
the best filmmaking school in
the country...
Back in the Summer of 2010, students from the school started to write scripts
from which a short film could be made. These students then read each
others and voted on a winner and ‘Deaths Apprentice’ was born. This story
of unrequited love, turned obsession, with a Gothic twist is set on Halloween,
when ‘Death’ falls in love with a mortal girl.
Year 11 student Duncan McDonald wrote the story and a 44 strong cast and crew
ranging from Years 11 to 13 brought it to life. Creative Arts East ran the project,
with local professionals helping to guide the students when necessary. Filming
took place over the half term week of October 2010, with cold, wet late nights in
abundance.
The film later headlined the first ever Wymondham Film Festival in 2011, and was
then entered into the First Light Film Awards. Here it faced competition from all
over the UK but made it into the final 3 – up against efforts from schools in Slough
and Edinburgh.
On Monday 5th March several of the cast and crew headed to London’s British
Film Institute for a glittering awards ceremony where they mingled with stars of
The Inbetweeners and Eastenders amongst others. At the Ceremony, Death’s
Apprentice was crowned the winner in the Best Film by over 13’s category. The
category was judged by Sam Mendez, director of American Beauty; Danny Boyle,
director of Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, and 127 Hours; and Edgar Wright
who directed Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead.
The success of Death’s
Apprentice, coupled with that
of the current Year 8s who also
won their category of Best Film
by under 12s in the Kids for Kids
Film Festival for their film ‘3005’
which they completed whilst at
Robert Kett Junior, School puts
Wymondham High at the top
of the filmmaking pile. It really
would not suprise me that in
ten years time a member of our
alumni gains BAFTA or Oscar
recognition.
This is a huge achievement by all 44 of the students and recognises what fantastic
creative talent we have here at Wymondham High. Plans are well under way
for next year’s film and we are encouraging as many students to get involved as
possible.
The film Deaths Apprentice can be seen by searching ‘Deaths Apprentice’ on
youtube. Mark Cole
Top left, Duncan Macdonell and Sophie Rudgley (centre of the picture) receive the First Light film award from
actresses Manjinder Virk from ‘Monroe’ and ‘The Arbor’ (left) and Laura Haddock of ‘The Inbetweeners Movie’ (right).
MAR / APR 2 0 1 2
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For two weeks in March classrooms and kitchens have
resounded to the sounds of balloons being blown, cardboard
cut and sellotape stuck, all in eager anticipation of the inaugural
WyHigh Balloon Car Challenge. At stake, pole position on the
Leader Board and a place on the Cool Wall.
Race day dawned grey and overcast although race conditions in the
Drama Hall were at an optimum. Small children arrived clutching bags
from which amazing feats of automotive engineering were unveiled.
It soon became apparent that Competitive Dad Syndrome had also
taken hold as Mr Soddy, placed his carbon fibre car on the track. The
heads of fellow competitors dropped as his car convincingly cruised
the length of the track, prompting a swift lengthening of the course
to take account of the superior quality of the competitors. Mr Soddy
was not alone as some serious cars took to the track.
Rising to the challenge the teams pressed on. Team Siddel
(Christopher,10 and Daniel, 7 from Robert Kett and Ashleigh) won the
category of Own Materials Constructor with an impressive 10.90m!!!!
Winner of the Kit Car Constructors category was Romilly Freeney, age 6
from Spooner Row, with 10.68m – pretty good for a plastic salad
box and balloon! And the WyHigh Balloon Car Challenge’s Best Loser? Mr
Nicholson, Head of Science, with a truly awful 60cm!!!!! Let’s hope
he’s better in the classroom than he is on the track!
Of course, motor sport is not all about speed; looks count too. There
were some outstanding designs – a purple elephant, a mobile house
complete with furniture, and a ladybird. The judge’s decision was a
tough one but Maddy Bates, 7 and again from Spooner Row (future
centre of racing car design?!) won with her All New BMW Balloon Mad
Wymondham. Maddy shared this accolade with the Atkins family, Robert
(WyHigh) and James (RK). Atkins 72 ran on rollers made ingeniously
from the capsules from Kinder eggs – what better excuse does
anyone need to eat chocolate?! All the winners will receive a
hydrogen fuel cell car kindly provided by the UEA.
WYHIGH PAGE 6
World in Motion was a huge success but it was really made possible by the enthusiasm
of the people involved. A huge thank you to the following: Waitrose for providing the
salad boxes – 1800 in total; Jack Tovee and Will Reeder for counting straws, leaflets,
balloons and boxes; all the schools in the Primary Cluster for encouraging their pupils
to take part; the Sixth Form Science Committee – Jack, Sam, Sam, Beckie, Matt,
Joe, Heather and Annie; the catering staff and site team; Mrs Allen and the science
technicians; Science Department; Dr Kay Yeoman and the UEA students.
If you had fun at World in Motion put a date in your diary for the Ugly Bug
Ball on Saturday May 12! The bugs are back but this time they’ve gone
Olympic. Watch this space!!!
The WyHigh Balloon Car Challenge was just one of a variety of activities
that made up World In Motion, a hands on family science day celebrating
National Science and Engineering week. Science Communication students
from the UEA designed and delivered activities based around the World in
Motion. From DNA to the electromagnetic spectrum; sunshine to recycling;
intestines to ancestors. Adults and children alike were amazed and engaged
throughout the day. The students put on a brilliant show and children
left wearing digestion t shirts and DNA necklaces, wiggling slinkies and
carefully carrying their ‘potted worms’, full of wonder at the amazing world
of science that surrounds us.
Students in Year 7 had also been working hard ahead of World in
Wymondham researching a Science question of their choice. Megan Lansdell
confidently delivered her presentation on light and the electromagnetic
spectrum and still had energy to help Kirtsy Soanes with her investigation
‘What happens to sugar in bananas as they ripen?’. Unfortunately Kirsty’s
partner Emily Rogers couldn’t make the day but Kirsty and Megan were
poised and handled the limelight brilliantly. Well done girls! Although
Tom Gray couldn’t make the day, his poster on Blood did him proud. James
Vardigans played a key role in supporting the Sixth Form Science Committee
with their pressure demonstrations and well done Jack Latoy for wielding
the tongs with such panache.
MAR / APR 2 0 1 2
Eco Award Ceremony
World on The Street
The eco awards are run by Norwich
City Council and supported by the
Norwich Evening News. It is committed
to working towards making the city
a more eco-friendly place to live and
wants to champion those individuals and
organisations doing the same.
Previous winners have showed their
excellence through a range of eco initiatives
including innovative recycling, litter picking,
waste-free Wednesdays, plastic bag free
days, low carbon operations, slashing
energy bills and generally demonstrating an
exceptional passion and ability to take action
for the eco cause.
Some of our students worked with UEA
graduates to create interactive resources
that they could take onto the street to inform
and educate the public about global issues,
hence, World on the Street – WOTS.
Earlier in March we attended the award
ceremony where the team received a
commendation from the Sheriff of Norwich.
We arrived, suitably clad in red-carpet clothes
– well, the students were – ready to mingle
and juggle drinks and nibbles with the ecofriendly of Norfolk and Norwich. Charlotte,
Jordan and Jay made small and green talk with
the best of them, proving that their speaking
and listening skills had been effectively
honed.
The moment came when we were ushered
into the Council Chamber of the City Hall
– no teenage chatter or rickety furniture
here; we bounced onto the plush carpet,
stared amazed at the tooled leather desk and
windows suitable for giants to peer into and
fell silent as the Sheriff of Norwich began
the proceedings: ‘World on The Street is
Commended for their outreach to over three
hundred people last July.’
Our proud students glided across the floor
to be photographed for posterity! All their
hard work with the graduates from UEA
had paid off: not only had they informed the
misinformed of Norwich but they had been
rewarded for their efforts in grand style!
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Charlotte Barratt, Jordan Brice & Jay Cordy (Y11s)
Psychology
Jess Smith and Mark Thompson are undergraduates in their final year of
study at the University of Essex, where they are studying Psychology. For their
dissertation project, they are undertaking an experiment, which investigates
how a person’s impulsiveness and levels of sensation seeking can predict risktaking behaviours.
At the beginning of February they came in for 3 consecutive days and
recruited 44 students undergoing their short study. The study consisted of two
questionnaires measuring impulsiveness and sensation seeking, and a computer
game that measured risk. It was an enjoyable few days for the both of them and
Jess enjoyed visiting a school that she had attended for seven years.
WYHIGH PAGE 7
A key part of the research criteria is to investigate the effect of age on
responses, with two groups, over 20s and 16 year olds, being measured. This
meant finding a school willing to let them work and use their students, and
fortunately, the staff and students at Wymondham High were more than helpful.
MAR / APR 2 0 1 2
gov
governornews
David Bullard, Vice Chair of Governors
THEPORTAL
On the 26th of January I was able to visit the newly opened Portal
Development in the buildings of the former Wymondham Learning
Centre near the town centre. This is an Inclusion Centre for any
student who needs specific support out of the normal academy
environment. It is managed by Mrs Nugent (SENCO) on a day to
day basis. She decides who and for how long students are placed
in this new and supportive environment, usually only for short
periods of time. She is supported by Mrs G Price (Part time Coordinator) and Mrs S Johnson (Support assistant).
I was able to spend 2 hours in the centre with the 9 students (8
boys and 1 girl), who were present that morning. The students
were from a variety of years across both Key Stages 3 and 4. I was
given a guided tour of the new facilities by a Year 10 student. He
was very appreciative of the support he was receiving. He was
articulate and communicative about the benefits he felt he was
getting from this new centre. He was able to describe how it was
already helping him understand that a good education can lead to
a good job.
I also observed three KS3 pupils who were being taught part of
the Learning2Learn programme all about the latest ideas we have
about our brains and how we learn. They were fully engaged in
learning and like the Year 10 student they were positive about
the benefits to them of this new facility. Also present were one
KS4 student, who was very gifted in the Art area and was fully
occupied on an impressive piece of pencil sketching work. Other
students were working on individual projects involving internet
research.
The new facility is bright, cheerful and welcoming. It is fully kitted
out with computers and other equipment including a kitchen area
to make this both a very appropriate learning area, as well as
a caring and supportive place, where students can go for short
periods of time for specialist support, encouragement and care in a
small welcoming environment.
David Bullard
WYHIGH PAGE 8
Parent Consultation for New Principal
Many thanks to the 108 Parents who took part in the
Consultation. Your views were considered by the Succession
Planning Committee of the Governing Body and were much
appreciated. Interviews for the new Principal are scheduled
to be held on 9th May and 10th May 2012. Peter Wadlow, on
behalf of the Governors’ Succession Planning Committee.
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Dept News
The Drama Dept has had some super news. One of our Year 13
students, Eloise Hare, has been accepted on two courses for Musical
Theatre. This is incredible! Only 20 students gain a place on a course
at Trinity each year. She has declined Royal College and is going with
Trinity, nice if you can! Mr Haythorpe recently interviewed Eloise.
When did you start singing, dancing and acting?
I started Singing and Ballet when I was 4 and acting when I was 7. I started at Central
School of Dancing and left when I gained the part of Sandy in the school production
of Grease
When did you know you wanted to go into Musical Theatre?
It was always a choice of doing Maths and becoming a teacher and really I’ve only
decided in the last year that Musical Theatre was for me... if I’d done Maths I would
always be thinking what if? It was a risk and still is but one I’m willing to take.
What experiences of Musical Theatre have you had?
I’ve done every school musical and I’ve just finished Disco Inferno where I played
Lady Marmalade, but I am really proud of the work I did with the dancing chorus. We
rehearsed every Tuesday lunch time and after school, I came up with the dances in
my conservatory and tried them out with the cast, then they had their input and we
collaborated on the finished routine.
What did you have to do to gain a place at London College of Music and
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance?
It was quite different for both places. At London, I had to do a dance workshop; a
musicianship workshop; I had to speak the lyrics of a song as a monologue
(I performed See I’m Smiling, from The Last Five Years); I had to sing a song – I chose
How Could I Ever Know from The Secret
Garden. I also had to do a monologue –
I performed as ‘Lea’ from DNA by Dennis
Kelly. Mrs Dennis helped to coach me at
lunch times.
For Trinity, I had to do a dance workshop
and a dance solo I choreographed myself; I
learnt a song and had to improvise a scene
to go before it; we had to do a written paper
involving reviewing a production we’d seen
and analysing a piece of Music they played
to us. I had an individual audition where I
sang, How Could I Ever Know, again, did the
DNA monologue and also Maybe This Time,
from Cabaret; and I had an Interview with
them. It was funny because they picked up on me playing Sandy from Grease and
asked me to sing Hopelessly Devoted to You, this was difficult because I had to try and
remember the words but it must have been buried deep in my memory as I managed
to do it. That was it! During this time I was rehearsing for Disco Inferno, Sweeney Todd
and a Dance show, plus studying for my Maths, Music and Drama A Levels!
What advice would you give anyone thinking about getting involved
with Drama school?
I took Drama GCSE because my Drama Teacher Mr Joseph, encouraged me to after
my performance in Grease. I really enjoyed GCSE Drama and especially our final
piece because it was the first time I had the chance to devise my own work. It was a
piece on ‘The Day in the life of...’, we had lots of different characters representing lots
of different lives.
I nearly didn’t take Drama at A Level because I didn’t think I was good enough, but
luckily my good friend Frankie convinced me that A Level would develop my acting
skills. I’m glad she did as I’ve met so many lovely people and had so many wonderful
experiences. I’ve also developed a closer relationship with my teachers who have
always been supportive. I remember Mrs Haythorpe comforting me when my dog
died four years ago! You don’t get that in any other subject.
Some of the highlights have been Mrs Dennis’ vocal workshops; A Midsummer Night’s
Dream in London and being creative with fellow students.
Anyone thinking of Musical Theatre as a career should start doing as much as
possible as soon as possible. For example join a theatre group outside of school,
trying to perform regularly and get equal training in all disciplines.
You should also try to see as many productions as possible, one experience I’ve had
is going to the Edinburgh Festival and performing/watching lots of new theatre. It gave
me a broader picture of the Arts outside of Norfolk.
Thank you to all of the teachers who have helped me along the way, I really
appreciate all of the opportunities they’ve given me.
From the Director
Behind the Scenes
We started work on Disco inferno last June. I
really wanted to do a British play as I felt our 3
previous productions (Blues Brothers, Grease
and Bugsy) had dealt with the Americans!
After some deliberation we finally chose Disco
Inferno…
As ever we would not have a production at all if
it weren’t for the dedicated staff we have in the
background and on the stage. A special thanks
to Mark Horner for his work with the Orchestra,
singers and sound. Lloyd Jones, for being the
voice of panic and yet sorting out all the licensing;
acquiring equipment for sound and lighting and
being Duke! Alex and James Moore for
lighting and sound. Jane Leman for
being a general all-rounder picking
up anything and everything that we
ask of her. Karen Webdale for her
amazing talents as make-up artist
extraordinaire. Rebecca Bouchard
for creating costumes out of
nothing. Nick Shirley for coming
on board and giving us the Priest.
Props and set from the Technology
Department, Katy Robinson (yes I
did say ‘I want urinals!’) and the
Art Department set and art work
from Lianne Maynard. I love all
of this, it’s great having an
idea and others make it
happen…
Auditions started after the Summer holidays and
we saw almost 200 students audition for the show.
Every year we are astounded by the talent we have
in school and every year we have to make difficult
decisions regarding casting. It feels like we’re X
Factor judges as each year more and more students
audition for parts. The cast were amazing; they
worked so hard on bringing the play to life. Many
of them changed character, stepping in as other
students have dropped out. The cast has worked
solidly through their lunch times, after school,
weekends and in half term.
Taking on a role in the school play is a huge
commitment and I thank the students and their
parents for their support.
Challenges
This play has brought its challenges, not least the
loud clothing and cheesy songs and lines; as well as
the change of venue from our relatively small Studio
Theatre to the larger stage at Central Hall, but we
wanted to bring it to the heart of the community.
I really do believe a school’s greatest asset is its
whole school production. There is no better way of
advertising a school’s creative talents. The students
have been wonderful and have just got on with
what’s been thrown at them.
Multi Media
This year’s production really was a multi-media
extravaganza. With the help of Mark Cole, we had
two wonderful films incorporated into the show.
We had lots of fun filming both and have used
these to help publicise the performance in school.
I’m always amazed at how Mark is able to edit the
work as he does.
All of the actors did a wonderful job of juggling their
studies as well as turning up to rehearsals; we had
students doing homework one minute, painting set,
singing the next.
Gail Haythorpe, Director
Way Back in
May 2011 we
had an Idea...
Let’s get as many teachers as we can
dressed up as 1970s icons and create a
music video for ‘Spirit in the Sky’. This
off the cuff idea soon became reality
with the support of many School staff.
Great fun was had dressing up in
costume, dancing, performing and
singing along to
the song.
Elvis, Luke Skywalker, Noddy Holder, Pink
Ladies and many more all arrived on the School
site then bathed in sunshine. The results of
which you can see on the website.
Mark Cole
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I was particularly proud of the dancers and the work
Mrs Dennis and our students have produced. Eloise
Hare and Grace Newman choreographed the dances;
they’ve taken an idea and just gone with it.
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Dylan Webdale
My name is Dylan Webdale, I am in Year 9 and I am not
taking GCSE Drama as I am doing it outside school. I played
Oliver Twist in the previous school production. I have enjoyed
Disco Inferno and had fun acting with many people.
My name is Maya Hodgson and I am in Year
8. I chose to do Disco Inferno as I love dancing
and it looked fun to be a part of. I am in the
dance chorus with my friends, meaning we
have a lot of fun in rehearsals and when we
are performing.
Seth Lloyd
My name is Seth Lloyd and I am a Year 10
student. I took part in Oliver Twist last year. I
have not chosen to take Drama as a GCSE but
I still wanted to take part in the production. I
have enjoyed the Disco Inferno experience and
had a lot of fun.
Megan Welton
I was so excited when I saw the cast listings and
my name was on it! I absolutely love acting and
singing (that’s why I have taken drama GCSE!)
And when I finish my higher education I want to
become an actress. Working with all the cast,
crew and band on Disco Inferno has been an
amazing journey, and like any journey, it’s had its
ups and downs but the show must go on! And it
will. To all who are attending I can guarantee a
devilishly good show well worth £5! And can I say
thank you to EVERYONE who has worked on the
show and a very BIG thank you to all the teachers
and the donations we have received. Also finally
not forgetting Mrs Haythorpe who has made all of
this possible.
George Haythorpe
I am a Year 12 student studying English
Literature, Media Studies, Psychology and
Drama and Theatre Studies. This is the
second school production I have been in at
Wymondham High and again it has been
a tiring experience that we have all put a
lot of effort into but as always it’s been
worth it in the end. I have enjoyed being
with different students in the school that
I normally wouldn’t be with and have got
to know them very well. This will probably
be my last school production as I’m in year
12 but I know all the younger students
will carry it on with as much enthusiasm
as they have put in this year.
Eve Silver
I am a Year 12 student at Wymondham
studying English Literature, History,
Classical Civilisation and Drama. Disco
Inferno is my third school musical and has
been just as enjoyable as all the others!
Like everyone else involved, I have put
all my effort into the show and it has
really paid off. Disco Inferno is not just
a good show, it has enabled me to meet
new people, and use my creative skills
as a performer. I hope to have a career
in Drama in the future, and musicals like
Disco Inferno have been great experience
and grounding! I hope all new members of
the cast will continue to be involved in the
musicals in the future!
James Huxtable
Hello! My name is James Huxtable and I
play Tom in ‘Disco Inferno’. I am currently
in Year 9 and shall be starting my GCSE’s
next year. Hopefully, as one of my options,
I shall be doing drama and shall continue
doing it into my future and possibly in
my career.
I got involved in Disco Inferno
through my A Level music
technology lessons. From here
I attended the rehearsals and
discovered how humorous and
interesting the production is.
Paul Gaff
My name is Paul Gaff and I am in Year 10. I
have taken Drama GCSE. Before I have been
involved in Oliver and Bugsy, both school
productions. I have also been involved in a
short film called Death’s Apprentice, which has
been nominated in a First Light Film Award. I
have picked Disco Inferno because it seemed
like a great opportunity to perfect my Drama
skills and it seemed like it was a lot of fun.
Grace Nickalls
My name is Grace Nickalls, I am in Year
8. I chose to take part in Disco Inferno as
a dancer because I love dancing and to
be able to dance in a school production
sounded brilliant. I have taken drama as my
option because I really enjoy the thrill of
stepping into a different character’s shoes.
Eloise Hare
I am a Year 13 student studying Drama,
Music and Maths. Disco Inferno will
be my last school production and has
been as much fun as all the others.
I have enjoyed choreographing the
dances for the show as it has given
me a new insight into how much work
it takes to put together a production.
The cast have been great to work with
and I have made many new friends as
well as maintaining old friendships.
I am going to study Musical Theatre
in September and I will take all the
experiences and skills I have gained
throughout my time here with me.
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Hi my name’s George and I started Wymondham High
this academic year. Getting involved with the play has
allowed me to socialise with lots of students from
different year groups. I feel I have learnt a lot about a
big production. Being in Disco Inferno has meant giving
up lunch times, after school and some weekends but
the payback is worth it. I’ve enjoyed every minute; even
walking into town dressed as a hippy asking in shops
for raffle donations! Believe it or not I’ve even enjoyed
the dancing! My Mum says ‘I talk too much,’ so this has
helped channel some of that ‘hot air!’. Hopefully this
will get me a better part in next year’s production as I’ve
been to every rehearsal and worked hard. I love Drama
and I hope to take it as a GCSE subject.
Amy Shingfield
Harley Crisp
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Maya Hodgson
The end of the spring term is
a crucial time for GCSE and
A Level art students who are
working on their externally set
exam projects. For the GCSE
and A Level students their
exam dates are only a few
weeks away. Department staff
and students are currently
staying late after school to
support students with their
personal portfolio of work.
Ellie Soden
In this article I hope to draw your attention to the significant events that have happened in
the Art department since the last newsletter in January. May I also take this opportunity to
thank all art department colleagues (Mrs Francis, Mrs Pinnington, Mrs Hill, Mr McFadyen,
Mrs Robbie and Miss Maynard) for their efforts this term and may I wish all students,
parents and staff a very happy and relaxing Easter break.
Paris Trip Report February
Half Term 2012
Day 1: The inaugural residential Art trip to
Paris began early on Friday 10th February;
as our group of eighteen Year 12 and 13
Art students congregated along with Mr
Moulton, Mrs Pinnington and the trip’s
organiser Mrs Hill at Norwich Train Station.
Over the next few hours we travelled
hundreds of miles, to London, across the
capital and under the English Channel to
reach one of the Art capitals of the world,
Paris. Having checked in to the Grand Hotel
de Turin, situated in the ‘artistic district’ of
Paris, we explored the local area on what
was a very chilly afternoon.
Day 2: An early Metro trip on Saturday
morning took us to the prestigious Musee
D’Orsay; formerly a magnificent train
station. This converted space is home
to numerous masterpieces including
the famous Van Gogh self portrait and
numerous works by Monet, Manet,
Cezanne, Degas and Duchamp and other
acclaimed classical artists. Needless to say,
the visit proved inspirational for most. The
afternoon boasted a trip up the impressive
Eiffel Tower, where the group managed to
dissuade any of the Art staff from remaining
on the lower levels. It may have been
freezing but the entire group enjoyed the
view and the hot chocolate afterwards.
Day 3: On Sunday, another early start and
a trip on the Metro took us to the highly
impressive architectural structure that is
the Pompidou Centre. A work of art from
the inside and out; this gallery was home
to much more modern pieces of art and
demonstrated numerous contemporary
techniques including video and installation
as well as painting, textiles and printmaking.
Later that day we went on a boat trip along
the river Seine, enabling us to see many of
the beautiful sights that the city had to offer.
On the way to dinner that night we climbed
steps to visit the magnificent Sacre Coeur
and benefitted from another brilliant view
across the picturesque city.
Day 4: On our final day we packed up our
suitcases ready to leave; but not before
a trip to visit the infamous Notre Dame
Cathedral - one of the city’s most wellknown sights and prestigious landmarks.
We were then let loose, within a limit, to
explore the centre of Paris and spend any
remaining Euros on souvenirs or presents;
before picking up our luggage and making
our way back to Gare du Nord, St Pancras,
Liverpool Street and finally Norwich Train
Station... journey complete, culture
soaked in.
A big, big thank you to the Art Department staff that came on the trip, particularly to Mrs Hill
for organising such a wonderful weekend away; and all my fellow students that made it such an
enjoyable experience. Jess Stratton (Year 13)
Tom Bevan
Exam Support Days in the Easter holidays
Over the Easter holidays, GCSE, AS and A2 students
will be given the opportunity to come in to school to
access the department’s resources, materials and
equipment in the lead up to the exams in early May.
More details will be discussed during lesson time
and with individual teachers before the last day of
term on Friday 30th March.
London enrichment trips
February/March 2012
On February 28th (GCSE) and March 8th (A
Level) the Art department embarked upon
2 enrichment trips to London museums for
Year 11 Fine Art students and Year 10 Art
Fast Track Photography students (GCSE),
Year 12 (Fine Art, Art Multimedia and Art
Textiles students) and Year 13 (Fine Art, Art
Multimedia and Art Textiles students).
Department staff accompanied GCSE
students to museums such as the V&A,
Natural History Museum and Science
Museum. Due to the nature of the
exam themes, AS and A2 students also
visited the same museums to inspire and
motivate preparations for the externally set
assignment. Students have really benefited
from the trips. For some it was their
inaugural trip to London and first time in an
art gallery.
Year 10 Exhibition
Since September, Year 10 Fine Art and Art
Textiles students have been embarking
upon their first coursework project entitled
the ‘Environment and Natural Form.’ Since
early March students have been working
hard on their final pieces. After Easter, the
department will be ready to showcase
final pieces in an exhibition in and around
the north reception area early in the
summer term. Keep your eyes peeled for a
plethora of paintings, textile garments and
photographs inspired by Wells-next-the-Sea
and Holkham beach. All exhibiting students
and parents will be invited to a private view
to celebrate students’ successes. The date
will be announced soon!
Photographic success!
Year10 Fast Track Photography student Tom Bevan and Year 9 Fast Track
Photography student Ellie Soden have achieved success in the Norwich
HEART Photography competition. Tom’s photographic composition was
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A reminder to all students...
shortlisted in the Under 25 category whilst Ellie’s photograph was runner-up
in the Under 25 section. Tom and Ellie’s photographs are currently part of
the exhibition in the Forum, Norwich. Well done Tom and Ellie!
2012 Art Exam Dates
GCSE EXAM: Thursday 10th and Friday
11th May (Wk 2)
AS EXAM: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday
9th May (Wk 2)
A2 EXAM: Wednesday 2nd May,
Thursday 3rd May, Friday 4th May (Wk 1)
End of year Exhibition at
Wymondham Arts Centre
A note for all students’ and parents’ diaries is
the end of year SHOWCASE #4 exhibition and
private view. This year, the Art department is
pleased and delighted to announce that once
again we have acquired Wymondham Arts
Centre from Monday 9th July until Monday
16th July 2012. The exhibition in July 2011
was another huge success and proved to be
extremely popular with the general public –
just over 600 people viewed the exhibition
between Tuesday 12th July and Sunday 17th
July 2011. More details will follow in future
newsletters.
Year 8 Trip to the
Sainsbury Centre of
Visual Arts
March 2012
On Thursday March 15th 2012, 60
Year 8 students embarked upon
the second enrichment trip to the
Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts at
the UEA. The trip was organised to
tie in with the current 3D African
mask project. It allowed students
to view the Sainsbury Centre’s
collection of masks, sculptures
and treasured artefacts which are
drawn from areas within Western,
Central and Eastern Africa such as
Benin, Yoruba, Ghana and Zaire,
and span the 15th to the 20th
century. The benefit of the trip is
now being seen in the classroom
with students using their visual
influences and creative imagination
in the designing of their own
African inspired masks. I am
pleased to report that all students
were impeccably behaved and
represented Wymondham High
with distinction.
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ablegiftedandtalented
Academic Mentoring
This term our head of Pupil Additional Educational Needs (Emily
Lewis, Year 10) and our deputy head of Pupil AEN (Amy Calow,
Year 8) have devised a list of particularly able students (on a
voluntary basis) to support students in Years 7 and 8 to improve
their reading and writing skills. Thank you to all of those students
who have volunteered to participate in this scheme. You will be
duly rewarded! If any other able, gifted or talented students wish to
participate please speak to Emily Lewis in N3 or Amy Calow in N1.
Coaching
Religious Education
In the Spring Term, Year 7 have been studying
the religion of Buddhism. In one of the lessons,
meditation is discussed and they have had the
opportunity to try meditating. Some of them
found it a challenge! In class we discussed the
types of meditation gardens and what might be in
these special gardens. As part of the lesson, the
class visualized some different types of gardens.
Students who are able, gifted and talented in more than one subject
have been invited to participate in a coaching scheme where they
meet with other students at a similar level on Friday lunchtimes in
N17 to set in-class and out of school targets as well as examine
resources to meet their individual needs. Towards the end of the
Easter Term these targets will be reviewed and adjusted according
to individual student needs. If any students wish to join this scheme
please see J Macpherson in N17.
Friday Drop-in Sessions
Every Friday lunch-time able, gifted and talented students who have
any queries or who wish to learn more about resources available to
them can meet in N17 to discuss their needs.
Future Events
There are a number of upcoming events which students can book on
directly via www.uea.uk/giftedandtalented or call 01603 591961as
follows:
Congratulations to Kate who took away some of
Wednesday 28th March: Film and Television Studies Event Year
Group: 11 and 12
these ideas and made her own ‘Meditation Garden’.
Discover Modern Languages 29th March: Year Group: 12
Mrs Wilcock
Biology – Sickle Cell Anaemia (date to be confirmed) Year Group:
11 and 12
My Meditation Garden by Kate Scorey
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I made this garden scene for RE because we were meditating. When
we were meditating and thinking about a garden, over the half-term,
I went home and made the garden that I had thought about in my
lesson. It took me four days to complete this garden and I used lots
of art bits like polystyrene egg shapes, paint and lots more. In my
garden I have grass, with a stream running through it. Then I have a
bridge over the top and this leads to a flower patch and trees are in
the corners. Then there is a big flower in the middle where you can
sit and meditate. I have put lots of flowers around the edge to make it
colourful. I used corks as seats. I really enjoyed making this garden.
Made by Kate Scorey
Tuesday 17th April Discover Education Year Group: 12
Tuesday 17th April Discover Computing Year Group: 12
Thursday 19th April Discover Philosophy Year Group: 12
Thursday 19th April The Story of Aspirin Year Group:10 and 11
1st May Blood, Sweat, Tears (Chemistry) Year Group 10, 11 and 12
Tuesday 26th June Maths Enrichment Day Year Group: 10
Excellence East have also organised a range of events for the rest
of the year and provide able, gifted and talented students with
useful resources to help them further. Information about these
opportunities can be found at www.excellenceeast.org.uk
If you have any able, gifted and talented queries please see
Miss Macpherson in N17.
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studentvoice
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The iPad is here...
are books a thing of
the past?
Certainly not... well not according to Bethany Cooper (Wymondham
High’s main speaker) who proved to be a fierce competitor at the
prestigious E.S.U. public speaking competition which was held
at Wymondham High, again this year, on 22nd February 2012.
Particularly exciting speeches from all the competitors kept the
audience enthralled throughout the evening with Langley, Thetford,
Hethersett Old Hall and Springwood and Acle High schools all
entering teams. The speakers from Langley School won overall
being the best team, however, Bethany Cooper, won two awards on the
night presenting a compelling argument as to why we all still need
books in our lives and not just iPads. Leah Howells and Ollie Cuss in Year
11 also impressed the audience with their polished delivery and
insightful questioning skills. Well done to all of our
brave competitors!
Bethany Cooper
’I took part in the public speaking competition this year as the main
speaker. I won the Best Speaker and Outstanding Personality
Awards, thanks to my speech, and overall I found the whole event
really enjoyable; there were lots of interesting speakers who talked
about some really important issues.
The part I found most difficult was remembering my speech; I had
written it a couple of weeks before the event, but still had difficulty
remembering parts. In the end though, it went off without a hitch and
was very successful. I was very proud of myself and my team mates,
Leah and Ollie.
I would recommend this to anyone interested in public speaking; it
is a great experience for speaking to and answering questions from
an audience. Everyone gets a certificate which looks really good in
interviews and on your CV, so I encourage people to go and give it a try!’
You can find a copy Bethany’s speech on the school website under School
Life > Able and Talented.
Leah Howells
’I was asked to be the chairperson of our team for the public speaking
competition with little over two weeks to go, so our whole team had
to practise almost every lunch time. The actual competition was great
fun, and some of the other schools that were competing proved tough
competition. Although we didn’t win, taking part in public speaking has
taught me some skills that will definitely be useful later in my life, and
it’s really boosted my confidence talking to large audiences. Overall, I
thoroughly enjoyed the experience.’
Ollie Cuss
Whilst I found the competition quite challenging I also think it was
very beneficial as it helped me to speak clearly and loudly, as well as
improving my confidence.’
With many thanks to Canon Bob Baker, Mrs Sandra Barker
and Mr John Woodhouse for adjudicating the evening, as well
as to all the Wymondham High students who helped with
lighting and refreshments. Also a huge thank you to Brian and
June Baker, our school link to the E.S.U., for assisting in the
organisation of the event.
If any Wymondham High students are interested in public
speaking or debating please speak to Miss Macpherson
(Student Voice Co-ordinator) or Adam Barratt (Head of Pupil
Fundraising and Events) in N17 for further details of
upcoming events.
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’In the public speaking competition I had the role of questioner, which
meant I had to ask the main speaker 3–5 questions after their speech. I
found this to be quite a challenging role because I had to think up some
questions on the spot, whilst remembering to look at the audience,
speaking clearly and asking different question types.
Thanks
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Raisingachievement
Raising Achievement
Coordinators
The work of the newly created Raising Achievement Coordinators
(RAC) has gathered pace over recent weeks. My role since
September is to monitor, support and intervene where students
are underperforming in a number of subject areas in Year 7. I have
focussed on recognising and rewarding achievement across all
subjects in the first term. The Subject Award has been introduced
and all teachers are asked to nominate one or two students from their
teaching groups. The awards are presented at the RAC Assembly
where I also talk to the students about some key themes involved in
achievement. So far the messages have centered around the role of
the RAC; Having Goals and Steps for Success. At the recent assembly
I invited four students to talk about their learning experiences so far
this year and what it means to receive a subject award. There follows
edited versions of their comments.
I am currently supporting a small group of students who have low
Attitude to Learning scores from the first school profile and shortly
I will be analysing the second data point and concentrating on
performance gaps between Current Performance Grades and
Target Grades. Adrian Fehners, RAC Year 7.
Pictured above: David Lambert, Nyambura Chege, Tom Shotton, Katherine Koster
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 effort you put in now will not have an  learning is made fun while still set in a  subjects. This motivates me to work
 harder in school so I can strive to be the
 impact on how your life will progress.  disciplined structure.
 These people do not realise that the  Unlike at Junior School I am exposed  best I can.

 steps you take at school, no matter how 
 I think it is good to receive awards
 to broader variety of teachers who

 small, can be potentially life changing.  specialise and provide different skills.  because it is a way of recognising your
 The achievements you make now are  As a footballer I like having goals and all  achievements and also building self the foundations of your knowledge and  subjects have clear targets. Furthermore  esteem and confidence.

 learning and without them, you will be 
 unable to progress in your later life.  most classes are adapted to level and  I am also here to speak about whey we

 ability which I find motivating.

work hard. Personally I am one
 I am exposed to new subjects and the  should
 When, like on a day like this, you
of the people who enjoy schoolwork and



Of course, my friends aren’t the only
 receive an award, a special feeling of  level is more challenging e.g. German  learning – but that isn’t the case with
thing that motivates me. The occasional  recognition triggers in your mind. It is
 and L2L. The frequency of the subjects  everyone. Even though it is far easier to
 important that you are recogniswed  means I’m less likely to forget key facts.  sit back and relax, we should work hard
encouraging note at the bottom of my
 as it will put us at an advantage in life.’

 for your efforts, after all, praise is
work or a certificate from teachers
Compared to junior school there is



always gives me energy to want to work  something that can spur you on.
 Nyambura Chege
 more responsibility, freedom and
hard and improve. The certificates Mr
 independence. Being part of a river 
 It is imperative that you do not

 underestimate the significance of your  and a house gives me a real sense
Fehners has been giving us have also

helped motivate me quite a bit. This is  learning opportunities now, as you may 
of belonging. The mixed ages are



because they let me know that the work  call upon them later on. Free education 

particularly important as the older
I’m doing is actually quite good and

 students act as mentors.
 is not available to everyone on the


shows me that the teachers recognize  planet. There are simply numerous
 I am looking forward to the remaining 
that I have worked hard. They also make  others who simply do not receive an
 months of this year and the next years 

me feel quite proud to know that my
education as fruitful as yours. This time 


work’s meeting or exceeding my targets.’  only comes round once in your life, that  at Wymondham High where I hope to

develop
new
skills
and
discover
new


 that is why you cannot afford to
Katherine Koster

 exciting things.’ David Lambert
 waste it.’ Tom Shotton
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‘I’m up here today because Mr Fehners
has asked me to come and do a talk
about what motivates me. And I think
the answer to that is mainly, my friends.
I mean, the time I spend with my really
great friends gives me the energy to
want to work. The times I spend outside
the school classroom, and even in them,
are really great times, which I want to
remember when I’m older. I want to
make these memories good ones. If I’m
going to remember my childhood, and
look back at my work, why not make it
something nice to remember.
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