Sports day 2nd July 2025
What you need to know
• Arrive at Lumsdale for the normal start time and go to the tennis courts to be registered
• Arrive in your Highfields PE kit-Normal kit sanctions apply. No variations of sports kit will be accepted.
• There will be grab and go hot and cold food from the Wheeldon Hall at lunch.
• Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks to have throughout the day,sun cream and a hat.
Sports day 2nd July
The morning:
3 Blocks, each including 3 activities per session in the morning.
The afternoon: Dedicated entirely to athletics track events.
You will compete in your forms. The top form from each year group will earn a trophy and be crowned the winner
During form time over the next few days, you will be choosing teams for each event, EXCEPT for the throwing and track events, which will be preselected by the PE department.
Participation is needed from everyone!!
OUTDOOR LEARNING SUMMER CLUB
Maximumgroupsizeis15people includingfamilymembers.We understandholidaycommitments, familiescanrejoinupontheirreturn.For moreinformationpleasecontact Sam.hooper@Derbyshire.gov.ukor collectaformfromreception.
We would like to invite you and your child/children to our ‘free’ Family Fun Time session!
Join us for summer-themed, fun-packed sessions with may include, Team building canoeing, rock climbing, caving, a session at White Hall and abseiling.
These activities may change but we are aiming for activities such as these.
Upper Site students
Dates: Time:
Friday the 1st of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 8th of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 15th of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 22nd of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 29th of August 1pm - 4pm
Lower site Students
Dates: Time:
Tuesday the 29th of July 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 5th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 12 of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 19th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 26th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 2nd of September 1pm - 4pm
The times of the sessions may change before the summer
We do ask that at least one parent/guardian attends each session and for more information, feel free to contact me on the above email
We look forward to seeing you there!
Important Dates
Bronze Qualifier
19th and 20th June
12th and 13th July
Groups tbc
Silver Qualifier
23rd – 26th June
Gold Qualifier
19th – 23rd July
Monday LGBT+ group
Y7 and Y8 English Homework Help
Lunchtime Lab 1
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Rm8 or Rm10 Junior Choir
Y8 Art and Craft club
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Music Room
Lunchtime Room 1a
school 3.20 until 4.30
Leaders Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Cheerleading Week B Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
3.20 until 4.30 Lunchtime Lab 3 1:05
Thursday Starkholmes Band Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Y7 Homework Club Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Room 7 Cricket Club After school 3.30 – 4.30 Friday Keyboard Clinic Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Y8 Film club
Lunchtime (bring your lunch)
school 3.20-4.30 in MU1
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Secondary 15 Minute Lesson
Your latest results: “Do we view the term ‘refugee’ positively?”
“We wouldn’t be able to survive without migrants in our country. They helped Liverpool win the cup!”
The Cooper School
“There is a lot of fake news about refugees, which affects people’s opinions of them.”
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Yes No
“I believe that while I myself view the term positively, society as a whole has been told not to view it positively by the media.”
Danesgate Community
“The media has changed the word and made it negative.”
The Greater Horseshoe School
37,075 young people voted this week! Were you one of them?
Your latest results: “Do we view the term ‘refugee’ positively?”
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Want to share your views with us? Share your votes and comments by logging into your VotesforSchools account. You can also get in touch at secondary@votesforschools.com Your views on “Do we view the term ‘refugee’ positively?” were also heard by: British Red Cross Save The Children
UK Refugee Council British Futures
Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?
1 Why are we talking about this?
Whether the word “astrology” makes you want to roll your eyes or makes you starry-eyed, its influence is growing, especially amongst younger people.
Class activity (30 secs)
Take a quick poll: How many of you in the class believe in astrology? Challenge (30 secs) If you have time, why not revisit this question at the end?
1 Why are we talking about this?
Defined as “the practice of observing the movements of celestial bodies and believing their positions can have an influence on human lives”, astrology has been around for over 5,000 years.
Celestial:
Of or from the sky or outside this world. An example of a celestial body is the Moon.
1 Why are we talking about this?
And its influence has far from faded. Recent research shows that in the USA, 80% of young Americans believe in astrology.
On TikTok, the astrology hashtag has millions of videos, with new content added all the time.
Here in the UK, the Astrological Association has a digital magazine specifically aimed at younger readers.
1 Why are we talking about this?
Given its growing popularity and usage for guidance, your vote this week is on:
“Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?”
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Perhaps the most mainstream aspect of astrology is horoscopes.
Horoscopes are a description of what is going to happen to you based on the position of the stars and planets when you were born (your star sign). They describe how you might feel, what kind of day you might have, or things to look out for.
Not familiar with your star sign?
Head to the next slide and look for the star sign that corresponds to your birthday. Keep it in mind for the next activity.
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
♑ Capricorn
♒ Aquarius
22nd December-19 th January ♓ Pisces
20th January-18 th February
19th February-20th March
♈ Aries
♉ Taurus
21st March-19 th April ♊ Gemini
20th April-20th May
♌ Leo
21st May-21 st June
♍ Virgo
23rd August-22 nd September
♏ Scorpio
22nd June-22nd July
23rd July-22nd August ♎ Libra
23rd September-23 rd October ♋ Cancer
24th October-21 st November ♐ Sagittarius 22nd November21st December
Individual activity (30 secs) What’s your star sign?
2
Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Class activity (4-5 mins)
Let’s take a look at some recent horoscopes that appeared in the press. Thinking back on the last month, do you find this relatable? If you do, shout out your star sign. If you don’t, stay quiet. Then, click to reveal which star sign the horoscope was about.
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Fun is your main focus. You might be full of creative inspiration and have the courage to start that TikTok account or share some of your personal hobbies and talents with the world... Your manifestation abilities also get a boost, so take a risk and go after who and what you desire!
Manifestation:
The act of using methods such as picturing something in your mind and repeating positive phrases to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing this will make it more likely to happen.
Can you relate to this? Shout out your star sign!
Hero-scope or horror-scope?
20th January-
18th February
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
A good opportunity may arrive this month, pushing you to be a leader or at least responsible for something important. It’s a wonderful opportunity, and you’re going to appreciate it. However, leaders make decisions and stick to them, so embrace that. Good luck, you’ve got this!
Can you relate to this? Shout out your star sign!
Hero-scope or horror-scope?
23rd September-
23rd October
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Whatever it is that you’re up to, lean into what truly matters to you. On June 20th , you’ll feel a surge of confidence. Instead of setting goals, experiment wildly. Get out and try as many new things as your heart, soul and imagination desire.
Can you relate to this? Shout out your star sign!
Hero-scope or horror-scope?
22nd June-
22nd July
2 Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Forget everything that’s gone before…this is your time. Jupiter, the lucky planet, spins into your wealth zone on 9th June, bringing positive energy to your sense of self-worth as well as your bank balance.
Can you relate to this? Shout out your star sign!
Hero-scope or horror-scope?
Gemini
21st May-21st June
Give me a sign?
The last activity was a bit of fun, but there is a more serious side to astrology too.
In some cases, people use it to inform important life decisions. This is despite the fact that if you ask most scientists, they will say that the conclusions we draw from astrology have no scientific basis.
Before we vote on, “Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?”, let’s take a look at some of the choices astrology is helping young people to make.
Give me a sign?
Class activity (2-3 mins)
Stand in a line. As you see each example appear, move around the room to show how much astrology should be used to make this decision.
How aligned are you as a class?
Not at all A little Entirely
Give me a sign?
Who to date
Whether to quit your job
Where to move house to
How to handle emotions
When to start a business
Why a relationship breaks down
4 Reading the room
Individual activity (2-3 mins)
Which of the opinions do you align with? Quietly reflect before you vote. We need to take more ownership of our decisions, not less.
Most people probably don’t use it for lifechanging decisions. Day-to-day choices are fine.
The world is a challenging place right now. It makes sense we’d look elsewhere for guidance.
Now’s your chance to vote on: “Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?”
Most people probably don’t use it for lifechanging decisions. Day-to-day choices are fine. We need to take more ownership of our decisions, not less. Yes No
The world is a challenging place for younger people right now. It makes sense we’d look elsewhere for guidance.
There is not much difference between using astrology or faith to make decisions. I don’t see the difference.
Astrology can be used as a free pass to not give someone or something a chance. That seems a shame.
It is a mistake to base important choices on something that is pretty random.
We will be sharing your thoughts on this topic with The Astrological Association, UK Astrology Society, London School of Astrology, British Science Association and the UK Space Agency. Log in to your VotesforSchools account to submit your vote and leave a comment.
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