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BASICS@WLD On time for lessons, respect for learning. Perfect uniform in every lesson. Come in quietly. Sit down in your correct seat. Equipment out – pen, pencil, ruler, planner and homework. Starter activity – no wasted time. Silent learning, listening to instructions. Quiet signal - quiet if the teacher raises their hand Put your hand up if you have a question. Uniform correct before leaving the lesson. End of the lesson, stand behind your chair and wait to be dismissed for an orderly exit.

Amnesty Club Friday Lunch A14, all welcome Teddy collection Do you have a Teddy you could donate for a child in poverty, a refugee or living in a child living in war zone? There are children around the world today who have suffered terrible trauma and need their childhoods back. Help to give a child comfort with this simple act by donating a teddy. Please watch the following clip from Teddy Trust to see the amazing effects our Teddies can have. This one simple act of kindness can do so much. Send your teddies to A14 Miss Hill or 7I. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeJb57QCBjE

Languages Week During this week in school, there will be various international menus in the dining room. Today is Italian Day - Buon Appetito! Languages Quiz of the week – In your form box there is a quiz. You have until Friday to complete the quiz. Just leave it in your form box and front of house will collect it! Walton-le-Dale Great British (European) Bake Off Please consider entering this competition to celebrate European Day of Languages and to support MacMillan Cancer Support. We are asking students to get creative in the kitchen and bake and decorate a foreign themed cake. Bake your creation at home and bring to school on Friday 27th September. Leave your cake in D3 before or during morning registration. Cakes will be judged on appearance and prizes awarded. All cakes will be sliced and sold to staff and students in the dining room at break time. Students - please support us by bringing in some change to purchase a slice of cake at break. All monies raised in support of MacMillan cancer support.

Wow. Look how committed your teachers are to you Wow! Look how committed your teachers are to you. They provide approximately 47 hours of extra-curricular activities per week. Show your commitment to them – get involved!

Week Four: 23rd September 2019 Definition: Imaginative having or showing creativity or inventiveness. adjective Characteristics: Imago – image (Latin) Imaginari - picture to oneself (Latin) Imagination: Old French Examples: The student made imaginative use of computer software. He showed an imaginative use of colour in his art work. Synonyms: Creative Visionary Inspired insightful Frayer Model – the main WoW slide will all be in this format. There will also be a TV screen version of this around school – all week – every week. Explain how important the 39 WoWs are / reasons (SHOULD I DO A ONE PAGE ‘WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?’ for pupils? Ideally in an assembly – Caroline? Maybe the academic words slide?? Say the word Give definition – link to pupil planner and word on board Model reading aloud and ask pupils to read aloud Try examples - Q&A Antonyms: Uninspired Talentless Uncreative

Discuss and give an example. Think of a situation/object/person that/who may be described as imaginative. Imaginative Talk it through: The student made ….. use of her hair to make an interesting hairstyle. His … moves allowed the game to flow smoothly. having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

Learn It! Learn it! Add the word to the back of your planners. Practise spelling it – verbally with a partner. Tell your partner a sentence using the word. Remind yourselves of our examples from earlier in the week. Try and use this word in at least one lesson this week!

National Eye Health Week PSHE – Health And Wellbeing Monday 23rd September – Sunday 29th September

Have you had your eyes tested? It is important to have your eyes tested regularly at least every 2 years to ensure your eyes stay healthy. Eyes tests ensure that if any problems are found they are treated early Eye tests are free for anyone under the age of 16, so if you are struggling to see properly tell your parents or a teacher so we can help you to make an appointment with an optician.

Do you have Good Vision? Watch this clip. What could you do to improve your eye health? Discuss this with a partner, then feedback to your form tutor https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B48f5HJpqq0tZklWVkhycE5aelU/view -

What can you do to keep your eyes healthy? Get your eyes tested – Every two years Eat a rainbow - eating a rainbow of colourful fruit and vegetables helps to ensure your eyes get the nutrients they need to grow healthily. Foods like tomatoes, melon, grapes and blueberries as well as fish, chicken, eggs and whole grains are packed with eye–friendly nutrients. Cover up - it’s really important to protect your eyes from the sun. When you’re young the lens at the front of the eye is really clear so can let even more of the damaging sunlight in. Protect your eyes even on cloudy days and check that your sunglasses have a ce; uv 400 or british standard mark as this will ensure they provide the right level of uv protection.

What can you do to keep your eyes healthy? Go Outdoors - research has shown that spending time outdoors, can be beneficial in helping to prevent the onset and progression of myopia (short-sightedness). So make sure you get out and get active every day. Act on advice - make sure you follow the advice of your optician to ensure the best possible treatment outcome. It’s also important that if you wear contact lenses you follow advice on how to wear and care for your contact lenses to keep your eyes safe and comfortable.

What to do next? If you haven’t had your eyes tested and you are struggling with your sight, tell your parents or a teacher and we can help you to organise an eye test.