Wimbledon College
Notices for Week 31
beginning Monday 14th May 2012
This noticeboard was most recently updated on 14.5.12
E-mail Problem
Please be aware that the College had been unable to send or receive email messages on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th May. This is due to a problem which our Internet Service Provider is working to rectify.
Outstanding Music Results
We have had an outstanding set of ABRSM (practical) results from our last exams held here a couple of weeks ago. Pupil list
London Regional Youth Championships
Congratulation to Joseph Clark (Y10) who won a Gold Medal in the 1500m Free in a time of 17.12.87 in the 15-16 age group. He also achieved a personal best of 27.07 in the 50m Free.
Normandy Trip Meeting
Please note that there will be a Parents Information Trip meeting on Thursday 17th May at 7.00pm. Passports and EHIC Medical cards need to be handed in at this meeting.
Forthcoming Y10 GCSE Examinations
Further details here.
Year 9 Surrey Cup Champions
Congratulations to the Year 9 football team who defeated Whitgift 3-2 in the final of the Surrey Cup on Friday 4th May.
Y10 Work Experience
Please find attached here a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Parents and Pupils for 2012.
Revision Classes and Support Sessions
MFL - Term time weekly extra help sessions for French and Spanish for Years 10-13.These will take place on Monday lunchtimes at 12.45pm.
Spanish Clinic - Open to Y13 students on Thursday 24th and 31st May P5-P6 in ML2.
Psychology & Sociology - Updated Revision Sessions here.
English GCSE & IGCSE - updated revision details here.
GCSE Chemistry - C3 Revision Class Tuesday 15th May 10.45am-12.45pm & Saturday 19th May 10.00am-1.00pm (SC5). C3 Supported Study Wednesday's 3.30-4.30pm (SC5). Recommended for all Chemistry students and essential for those not achieving target grades.
A2 Chemistry - Wednesday 6th June 9.30am-3.30pm on Physical Chemistry. Thursday 7th June 9.30am-3.00pm on Organic Chemistry in SC4.
GCSE Physics - Saturday 19th May from 1.30-3.30pm.
GCE A2 Physics - Monday 28th May (All Groups) 9.00-10.40am. Wednesday 30th May (Group 1) 9.00-11.00am - (Group )2 11.00am-1.00pm - (Group 3) 1.00pm-3.00pm. Friday 8th June (All Groups) 9.00-11.00am. Tuesday 12th June (Group 1) 1.00-3.00pm. Thursday 14th June (Group 2) 9.00-11.00am, (Group 3) 11.00am-1.00pm, (Group 1) 1.00-3.00pm. Friday 15th June (All Groups) 9.00-11.00am.
GCSE Drama - click here for details.
End of Term Date Change
Please note that due as a result of the Queen's Jubilee, the Summer Term will finish on Wednesday 18th July.
Head Master's Letter
A copy of the Head Master's letter to parents is available here
GCSE Support Strategies
In order to support Year 11 students in preparation for their GCSE examinations a number of strategies are being utilised by departments. Further details here.
AS, A2, Pre U Support Strategies
In order to support Year 12 and 13 students in preparation for their AS and A2, Pre U examinations a number of strategies are being utilised by departments. Further details here
Important Message for Parents
Parents are asked to read the following documents provided by the Eden Project regarding potentially dangerous bracelets that may have been bought from them:
Bracelet Warning 1
Bracelet Warning 2
Sainbury & Tesco Vouchers
We are once again collecting Sainsbury's vouchers for Sports equipment. Collection boxes can be found in Higher Line, Lower Line and the Sixth Form Office.
Science Support Drop-in Sessions
From Tuesday 7th February the following drop-in lessons will be available after school in SC7 until further notice: Y7 (Tuesday),Y8 (Wednesday), Y9 (Thursday) and Y10 & Y11 GCSE sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday's after school
Resources for Mathematics
Year 11 pupils seeking extra support will benefit from the following online provision
UCAS for Parents
The University admissions body (UCAS) has launched a service for parents.This enables parents to sign up for quarterly e-newsletters, access the UCAS Parent Guide and find out information about finance, offers and choices. We would encourage all Y11 and Sixth Form parents to sign up and thereby equip themselves to help their sons through the university application process. [this notice was posted on 7.7.11]
Admissions Arrangements for 2012
Following the recent consultation, the Governors have published the new admissions arrangements for Wimbledon College for 2012. [this notice was posted on 12.4.11]
Lent Term Calendar
Term Dates 2011-12
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LONDON SW19 4NS
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