Challenge yourself with the Language Learning Challenge and be in with a chance of winning a prize. Available Mondays in the Atrium!

I hope you are all as excited about the sandwich bar as I am! Notice from Winnie First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to all those who voted for me. It is truly an honour to represent you all in Student Voice. In regards to the sandwich bar, I am currently organising a small trip to see another school which run the bar effectively. This is to ensure a smooth running of the trial in the coming weeks. I hope you are all as excited about the sandwich bar as I am! - Winnie STUDENT VOICE

STUDENT VOICE Christmas Shoebox We had 82 shoeboxes! Thank you to everyone who donated something for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. We had 82 shoeboxes! Well done to France and New Caledonia who tied on 7 shoeboxes given each. STUDENT VOICE

Christmas Shoebox STUDENT VOICE

This week’s Humanities Challenge winner is… Lillie, Cameroon Well done  Don’t forget to collect your prize!

STAY SAFE! Wear a properly-fitted helmet. You can leave this at student services and pick it up at the end of the school day. Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Be predictable by making sure you ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars. Use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen.    

Outwood Post 16 Year 11 Presentation Evening All Year 11 students who are considering studying A levels should attend the Outwood Post 16 Year 11 information evening on Thursday 24th November. The evening, which is being held at the Post 16 Centre, will start at 6pm for Valley students when there will be a general presentation about studying A levels, progression to university and the Post 16 Centre. Students, parents and carers will then have the opportunity to visit the A level presentations of their choice; 27 subject choices will be available. In addition to the presentations, staff and students will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. It is important you attend so that you can make an informed choice next year! A levels & so much more!

Which Academy will be awarded the title of ‘Outwood Vocabulary Learning Academy Champion’? From 31st October until the 2nd December the academy who uses Vocab Express the most will win a prize. Let’s put Outwood Valley in 1st place!

(Motor mechanics and apprenticeships) Employer Engagement. Tuesday 22nd November Doncaster GTA (Motor mechanics and apprenticeships) Upstairs in the Vision from 2:30-3:30

HSM Please check the rehearsal schedule outside the CPA office. Only 29 rehearsals until the first show!

Enrichment Valley Dance and Pop Choir is a fantastic opportunity for students to continue or join the enrichments. Pop Choir: When – starting Tuesday 20th September from 2.30-4.00pm Where – Music room (218) What – to develop vocal skills and song writing Valley Dance: When – starting Wednesday 21st September from 2.30-3.30pm Where – Drama studio (228) What – to develop dance technique and choreograph Existing students please collect a letter for the dance and music showcase from Mrs Blakeley asap!

Year 7 Pantomime Trip What – Visit a professional theatre and watch a pantomime with your peers. Who – Open to Year 7 only When – Wednesday 7th December leaving the academy at 12.30pm Where – Chesterfield Pomegranate Theatre Please see Mrs Blakeley or Miss Thomas for a letter.

Music lessons The timetables are now full for vocal, drum, guitar and violin lessons. If you would still like to be considered for a lesson please see one of the CPA team for a letter to be put on the waiting list. Students that have this fantastic opportunity of having private tuition with a specialist please ensure that you check every week when your lesson is and arrive on time. If you miss your lesson three times your lesson will be given to another student!