Newsletter 14

Ashton Highlights Newsletter 14

Friday 16th January 2015

Dear Parents/Carers We have only been back 2 weeks and we have already managed to pack in a number of activities and events, which you can read about in the newsletter. Running club returned from the Christmas break with a vengeance last week, with members new and old taking to the pavements of Ashton and the surrounding areas. It really is a sight to behold when they set off from school, runners of all ages and abilities united in one common goal; to keep fit and healthy.

As I sit here in my warm room typing this, I listen to the wind howling outside and hope that we escape the storm damage that has affected many homes and businesses this week.

I also pause to spare a thought for the group of our year 10 “Girls into Engineering” students who set off on Monday with Miss Ascroft for a 5 day Outward Bound residential week in Wales. This fantastic opportunity is sponsored by The Smallpeice Trust and BAE Systems and is aimed at encouraging girls to enter careers in engineering by building their skills and confidence. You will be able to read all about it in next week’s newsletter.

There has been a great response to the Cardiac Risk in the Young promotion run by Cadley FC. In case you missed it last week, we have run the details again on page 7.

Finally, can I remind you that Inspire has some great New Year offers on. The client base of the salon is growing steadily and we have found that once clients have ventured over the threshold of the salon, perhaps a little apprehensive about having students undertake hair and beauty treatments, they have left absolutely delighted with the end results, so why not give this facility a try? You can find contact details on page 4.

As always, we look forward to hearing any good news stories or reasons to celebrate success, so please contact school should you wish anything to be included in the next edition of the newsletter.

Best wishes Sharon Asquith

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WEEKLY LITERACY AND NUMERACY CHALLENGES Congratulations to last week’s Literacy winners: Amy Mooney 9T Luke Ryan 11O

Congratulations to last week’s Numeracy winners: Coburn Reed 70 Dalpreet Kaur 10H

RUNNING RESOLVE The first run of the year had two hurdles. Firstly, a staff training session moved us from our Thursday slot to the second hurdle of Friday’s gale force winds! Nonetheless, the following students braved the elements and showed true commitment to their health and well being. A big well done to Kathryn Midgely, Grace McGarvey, Holly Goulding, Cian Cullen and making his debut, Cian Armstrong. Staff runners also deserve credit, so, well done to Mr Wiggins, Miss Ascroft and Mrs Jackson.

This half term has quite a lot of Thursday night school commitments, however, we will run once a week albeit not necessarily on a Thursday. As usual, new runners are always welcome, so please feel free to come along.

Year 11 Countdown to Exams 66 school days until the first exam REVISION SESSIONS & GUIDES Revision Sessions. The English department have got revision sessions after school for all students. These are on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday . Students are welcome to drop in and speak to Mrs Murray, Miss Kelly and Mrs Yates for any help with your English studies. Other subject areas are also holding revision sessions; we will include details in a future edition.

Revision guides are available from Maths for £5.00 which includes a practice booklet and DVD. Science also have the Chemistry , Physics and Biology guides available for £2.50 each.

Fully loaded is a school initiative which we introduced last year to encourage parents and students alike to make sure that they are prepared for the year ahead—how to survive and succeed Year 11 and the crucial GCSE exam period. The second Fully Loaded session of this school year will be held on the 12th February at 5.30pm. If you log on to the following link this will give you more information on Fully loaded and how it can help you and your child. http://www.ashton-on-ribble.lancs.sch.uk/year-11-fully-loaded

YEAR 11 PARENTS’ EVENING The Year 11 Parents’ evening will be held on the 5th February from 4pm Please can you contact Mrs Allan on 01772 513002 ext 276 to confirm your attendance.

YEAR 11 MENTORING PROGRAMME After its successful introduction last year, the Year 11 mentoring programme will begin again on 28 January. All Year 11 students will be taking part and we will send out further information nearer the time.

INSPIRE OFFERS

Special Offers HAPPY NEW YEAR – HAPPY NEW YOU! Now the festive season is over, treat yourself to some real ‘me time’ in our Hair & Beauty Salon with the following treatments 2 for £5, 3 for £8, 4 for £12 Indian Head Massage

Back, Neck And Shoulder Massage

Full Body Massage

Pedicure

Eyebrow Shape or Tidy

Eyelash Tint

Shampoo & Set

Curls

Blow dry

Also on offer this month Half Price Gel Polish Quasi colour reduced to £6.00

HEALTH ON OUR DOORSTEP

Year 9 and 10 Health & Social Care students investigated local health provision with a short walk to Ashton Park to visit Ashton Health Centre and Boots Chemist. The students managed to get all their questions answered and gained some very useful detail for the GCSE coursework. Huge thanks goes to our hosts, Claire Fry of Ashton Health Centre and Katie O’Donnell of Boots, who were both extremely informative.

Manicure

Eyelash Perm

Semi-Permanent Colour

This week in expressive arts, all the extracurricular clubs have started up again. If you fancy learning a new skill like playing a keyboard or learning how to dance, sing in a choir or be the next Ashton Kucher then these clubs are for you. Just pop along to the room as stated and the fun will begin.

ON THE FIELD Results Netball:

Year 7 V Longridge (lost) Player of the match Keisha Clarke Year 8 V St Cecilias (lost) Player of the match Yasmin De Santos

Next Weeks Girls’ Fixtures Monday 19th Jan Year 7 5 a side Wednesday 21st U14 Hockey

THEME OF THE WEEK EVERY CHILD MATTERS The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to:

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be healthy stay safe enjoy and achieve make a positive contribution achieve economic well-being.

..........from birth to 19years old.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 28 January

Start of Year 11 mentoring programme

5 February

Year 11 Parents’ Evening 4pm-7pm

12 February

Year 11 Fully Loaded evening 5.30pm-6pm Year 8 Options Evening 6pm-8pm

SIGN OF THE WEEK

The sign this week is for the 11-15

Following the loss of one of their players, Melissa Smith, in October Cadley FC have been looking at ways in which they can increase access to heart screening opportunities in Preston.

As a result they are facilitating a private screening event on May 2nd & 3rd 2015, which will be held at CPC. The screening will be undertaken by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Each week 12 young people aged between 14 - 35 years die from undiagnosed heart conditions. The cost of an individual screening at this event is ÂŁ40 per person. Candidates must be aged between 14 and 35 years of age on the date of the screening.

Screening will identify most cardiac abnormalities. At least 12 young people die suddenly each week in the UK of previously undetected heart problems.

Raise awareness of symptoms amongst coaches and physiotherapists.

Raise awareness throughout sport of the risk of Sudden Death Syndrome / Sudden Cardiac Death and highlight the families that are most at risk – particularly those that have already had a young sudden cardiac death in the family and who might not be aware that other family members must be screened.

Encourage young people to take better care of their heart/health in a broader sense.

Reassure parents who are well aware that these tragedies occur and often cannot gain access to further information at a time when there are increasing demands on physical fitness in all high profile sports.

Symptoms are: Chest Pain (exercise related) Severe Breathlessness Palpitations Prolonged Dizziness If you would like to register for this event please visit the Cadley website, http://www.cadleyfc.com/ and select the "Heart Screening" option on the left of the screen and follow the instructions given.

Please note Cadley FC are not making any profit from this event, they are simply facilitating the booking between CRY and yourself.

If you have any questions please get in touch with Jo Burrow either by email joburrowcadley@Hotmail.com or via mobile 07815694482.