The Chelmer Valley Weekly Bulletin
3rd May 2024
Daniel Boreham Football Match
On Friday 26th April Year 13 students played against staff in a charity football match to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Daniel Boreham.
At full time it was 2 - 2 with the staff winning on penalties!
The total money raised for CRY was £786.79. Thank you to all who donated.
GLEE Club Grand Final
A special mention must be given to the Glee Club who after winning the regional finals, made it through to perform at the Indigo at the O2, which they did on Sunday 28th April. They were absolutely incredible! Thanks to the staff, students and parents/carers who came along to watch. More information and photos from the day will be shared in the next Cygnet News!
Mrs Howse
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations - Final Reminder
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations are taking place in school on Tuesday 7th May 2024.
Please fill out the consent form via the link that has been sent to all Year 8 parents/carers via In Touch.
Water Bottles
With the weather warming up, please ensure your child has a refillable water bottle. There are water fountains around the school in which students can refill their bottles during break, lunch and in between lessons. Students should not be leaving lessons to fill up their water bottles.
Food Technology Notice
Please can students collect any Tupperware/pots that have been brought in for food lessons that may have been left behind.
Any left will be disposed of at the end of the half term.
Thank you.
George's Charity Plant Sale
What's Been Happening This Week in Tutor Time?
This week in tutor time our students in Years 7– 10 have been continuing to look at the 5 Ways to Wellbeing related to the elements of keep learning, connect, take notice and be active.
Year 7 – Mindfulness
Year 8 – Revision
Year 9 – Revision
Year 10 – Revision
Year 11 have been continuing to use the revision strategies they have learnt previously to revise for their upcoming exams.
Please click here for a link to the school website where these presentations can be viewed.
The assemblies this week have been celebrating the students successes last half term. Well done to all those students who collected awards.
FAME Jr
Fame Rehearsal Schedule
Here is the rehearsal schedule for the next week. Please check it carefully and turn up promptly.
Cast Reminder
The cast have been told what costume items they need to provide. We would like them to start bringing in what they have. Everything should be labelled and in a named carrier bag, please. A costume list will be sent out via In-Touch. If any performer is unsure, please speak to Mr Gold.
🎨 Art Department Work of the Week 🎨
Arts Award
We are really impressed with the evidence that is coming in from our Arts Award students. They should look out for e-mails regarding how to make improvements as well as when there are meetings. Don't forget the weekly session in O3 on Tuesday lunchtimes!
Year 7 Greek Masks - Final Call!
If any Year 7 students want to take their Greek Theatre masks home, they need to be collected by the end of the day on Tuesday 7th May, please, otherwise, unfortunately, we will be disposing of them as there isn't space to house them all. A selection of the masks will be on display in the Eastman foyer.
PE Extra Curricular Clubs - Summer Term
**There will be no Boys Cricket or Girls Rounders after school on Tuesday 7th May 2024**
PE Fixtures - w/c Tuesday 7th May
Please Note:
- Fixtures are subject to change.
- Students must check the team sheets on the notice boards in PE to check team and confirm timings.
Unfortunately we are no longer able to have parents come into school to watch their children in sporting fixtures. We appreciate this is very disappointing for both students and parents, however, we must adhere to the stringent safeguarding guidance given to us. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Prayer Space
GCSE English Exam Breakfast Clubs
The English department have decided to run four breakfast revision sessions from 7.45am on the days of the English GCSE exams. These will be held in N3. Please feel free to drop in with any last minute questions. Staff will be present to share top tips and key reminders.
The dates of these sessions will be:
Monday 13th May - Literature Paper 1
Monday 20th May - Literature Paper 2
Thursday 23rd May - Language Paper 1
Thursday 6th June - Language Paper 2
Miss Wicks
Year 11 Maths Exam Breakfast Clubs
The Maths department will be running a series of breakfast clubs each morning of the GCSE Maths exam.
We are encouraging Year 11 students to drop in at any time to make sure they are prepared for exam (equipment/calculator etc). Any questions or topics they have been stuck on can be worked on.
These will be in N32 and a member of the Maths team will be there from 7.45am to welcome them.
Dates of exams:
Thursday 16th May - Non Calculator
Monday 3rd June - Calculator
Monday 10th June - Calculator
Look forward to seeing you there.
Mr Curd
GCSE Drama Revision Sessions
A reminder that Year 11 GCSE Drama students can attend the revision session after school until 4pm on Wednesday 8th May in ED1
Mrs Howse
Library Lates
The Library will remain open for all Year 11 students to study until 5.00pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The Library remains open from 3.00pm to 4.00pm for all other year groups who wish to use it.
English GCSE Clinic
The English department are running an English Clinic for Year 11 students every Thursday after school from 3.15pm to 4.15pm in N3.
If you have an English problem or you are finding an aspect of the course challenging there will be a member of the team on hand to help you with your needs.
English Language Grab Sheets
The English department have created grab sheets for GCSE English Language. These set out key reminders on how to tackle each exam question. Electronic copies have been sent to all Year 11 students on Satchel One. If you would like a hard copy, please come along to the English department and grab them!
Maths GCSE and A-Level Revision Sessions
Year 11 Revision Sessions run on Wednesdays after school in N3. They enable access and help with online resources. All Year 11 students are welcome, from 3pm to 4pm. Any person causing disruption or those not working will be sent away.
Year 12 and Year 13 students continue to meet in N33 every Wednesday after school from 3.15pm to 4.15pm.
Maths Clinic
Sixth Form students are still running a Maths Clinic every break time in N33.
If you are in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 and are stuck on your homework or a question, please come and see them, they will be glad to help. A member of staff will be present to supervise.
Mathematics Past Papers Booklet
The completion of past papers is a great way to revise for the upcoming maths examinations next summer. To aid this the Maths Department have produced a booklet of past Maths papers for all Year 11 students to use in and out of the classroom. To cover the increased cost of printing a payment of £5 is requested towards the cost of photocopying these.
Payment can be made via your child’s Wisepay account. If your child is in receipt of the Pupil Premium there may be some financial support to fund this – please get in touch to let us know if you are able to part-fund or require assistance with the full amount.
Thank you for your continued support and we wish your child every success in the forthcoming examinations.
Mr Curd
Scientific Calculators
A scientific calculator is a necessary item of equipment for school. Casio FX83 approved for all exams are available on Wisepay for you to purchase for your child. They are priced at £9.50 which is a saving on most on-line sources.
GCSE & KS3 Science Revision Guides, Workbooks and Cards
Science revision resources are available to purchase via Wisepay for GCSE and KS3 students. Once purchased please bring a printout of the receipt to Mrs Wade in the Science office between 8.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday.
Revision Guides & Workbooks
All Revision Guides and Workbooks as mentioned in previous Bulletins are still available to buy via Wisepay.
Looking Ahead.....
Monday 6th May to Friday 10th May - WEEK B
Monday 6th May - Bank Holiday - School is Closed
Tuesday 7th May - Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
Tuesday 7th May to Thursday 9th May - Year 13 A Level Art Exam
Tuesday 7th May to Thursday 9th May - Year 13 A Level Graphics Exam
Wednesday 8th May - Year 12 BTEC PE Exam
Wednesday 8th May - BTEC Music Performance Activity 3
Thursday 9th May - GCSE Exam Period begins
Friday 10th May - GCSE Art & Photography Moderation
Saturday 11th May & Sunday 12th May - Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award - Practice Expedition
Monday 13th May to Friday 17th May - WEEK A
Monday 13th May - A Level Exam Period begins
Monday 13th May & Tuesday 14th May - BTEC Music Activity 4
Wednesday 15th May - BTEC Music Activity 5 Critical Review
Thursday 16th May - Year 13 A Level Art Moderation
Saturday 18th May - Fame Jr Performance at Broomfield Village Fayre
About Us
Letters sent to Parents/Carers can be found on our website here:
https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/310/parentmailletters-sent-home
Email: school@chelmer.essex.sch.uk
Website: www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk
Location: Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, UK
Phone: 01245 440232
ONLINE SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
Please follow this link for information on supporting parents and carers in keeping their children safe online.
REMOTE LEARNING
For further support with remote learning please visit our school webpage for lots of information https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/1992/students-working-at-home
TOP TIPS FOR STAYING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY
The Top tips for staying emotionally healthy during self-isolation include using the NHS 5 ways of wellness which can be accessed here.
E-SAFETY NEWS & INFO
The school website features an E-safety News & Information widget, which you can find under our quick links on the home page as well as under Safeguarding. This will enable you to keep up to date with the latest stories regarding E-safety. https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/317/e-safety
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
Netware is a parents’ guide to the social networks children and young people use. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today’s digital world. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/