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Issue 03 | 3rd May 2024 |
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A Message from Ms Williams |
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Dear Parent & Carers
I cannot believe we are in May and exams season already! Time really does seem to fly. It has been another busy week with so much happening!
So, grab yourself a cuppa, and enjoy this weeks Applemore Newsletter!
Thanks for your continued support everyone - have a fabulous bank holiday weekend!
Ms C Williams Headteacher |
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“Don't count the days, make the days count"
Muhammed Ali |
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The Ambitious for All Foundation is a registered charity, set up by former members of staff (Sylvia Barns, Sue Bartram, Gwenda Martin, Carol Eskriett, Roland Marsh) and friends of Applemore (Chris Lund and Trish Murphy) whose aim is to raise funds to provide extra opportunities, over and above those which are offered within the curriculum, for all Applemore students.
This year alone we have spent over £2,000 funding activities for your children. Thank you if you have already supported us by attending one of our fundraising events or simply by purchasing refreshments or a raffle ticket at a school event. Your support is much appreciated and we can’t do it without you!
Our next fundraising venture, to be launched after half term, is an online raffle and we are currently looking for prizes. Can you help? To start us off, Southampton Football Club have kindly donated two tickets to any home game next season and we have free tickets for other local attractions. Are there any parents out there who might be able to offer a prize? If so we would be very grateful and would love to hear from you (email address below). Or, if you would prefer to make a donation, or organise a fund raising event on our behalf, check out our website at www.theambitiousforallfoundation.org.uk
Every penny we raise will be spent for the benefit of Applemore students…your children…so we can help them to raise their aspirations and improve their life chances. We just need you to support us so we can support them! Thank you.
Carol Eskriett (on behalf of the Trustees) |
This weeks STAR students |
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Each week, we celebrate students who have been STAR Students in particular subject areas. This week's subjects are iMedia, Music, and PE.
Congratulations to all our STAR Students this week:
iMedia: Holly F (Yr.10) Joe A (Yr.10) Music: Rufus W-L (Yr.8) Riley D (Yr.8) PE: Matilda K (Yr.7) Lepani C (Yr.10) |
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Well done Photographers! |
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A special mention to our Year 11 Photography students who completed their 10-hour exam on Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr Wheatley and Mr Kemp.
The students produced some incredible work, showcasing their talents not only taking photographs, but also using graphics editing software to manipulate them.
The two days culminated in students producing a final piece, where they showed their creative development skills by designing a physical product.
Mr Wheatley and Mr Kemp were blown away with the level of work produced - we look forward to seeing how they've done come summer results day! |
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Celebrating Success |
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Resource Provision
Our Year 8s have started a project on Jamaica, where they will be producing a travel guide of the country.
They will be learning and improving many skills from researching, persuasive writing, critical thinking to budgeting.
Here are some early shots of their work!
#AwesomeAtApplemore |
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Bien Hecho! Bravo!
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We are so proud of our Year 11 linguists - French and Spanish - who have been doing their GCSE speaking tests this week. The speaking test makes up 25% of the GCSE score and involves a 15 minute conversation totally in the language that the student is studying. It can be a daunting prospect and the students can be proud of the resilience and determination that they have shown as they approached this part of the exam. The speaking exam gives them the chance to showcase all the amazing oral language skills that they have acquired over their 5 years of MFL learning here at Applemore. |
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Year 7 Parents Evening |
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Lovely to see so many in attendance at yesterday's Year 8 Parents Evening.
Next up is the Year 7 Parents Evening on Thursday 23rd May.
Bookings open 9am Wednesday 15th May and close 4pm on Wednesday 22nd May. |
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School Clubs |
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For a full and up-to-date list of clubs & activities, click the button below to visit our website enrichment page. |
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Meet the Team |
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Hello, I am Mr Whitehorn and my role at Applemore is Extended School Co-ordinator.
Applemore’s core community engagement is sport. However, we’re always looking to extend our core, allowing us to promote arts and crafts and other potential events to be hosted here at Applemore.
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Mr Whitehorn |
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A couple of Fun Facts about Mr Whitehorn – Those who know me, would agree I spend my personal time watching Notts County and standing in a field for six hours, whilst attempting to play cricket. |
T20 Schools Takeover |
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Every year schools from across Hampshire and surrounding counties are invited to takeover the Utilita Bowl and watch Hampshire Hawks take on another Vitality Blast team. Schools are able to enjoy all of the on-field action from their dedicated schools only seating area and enjoy all the entertainment off the pitch too, with a range of activities throughout the evening. We're delighted to announce that we have been invited to the to their double header evening!
Date: Friday 14th June Match: Southern Vipers v Northern Diamonds | Hampshire Hawks v Middlesex Start Time: Vipers 15:00 (Gates open 14:00), Hampshire 19:00 End Time: approx. 21:45 Price: £2.50 per student
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Computing Club |
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All years are welcome to attend our weekly lunchtime club up in the Computing Department. If student's have IT issues at home which make completing homework tricky and/or have incomplete project work, they are encouraged to attend in E105/E106. |
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Vaping |
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In our assemblies this week, Heads of Year have been talking to their students about the risks involved with Vaping.
Below are some links to useful information abut Vaping: Reminder to all visitors, Applemore is a non-smoking site, including vaping. |
Applemore Alumni |
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From student, to staff member, and now living out her dreams as a Senior Ranger within the New Forest National Park, this week he caught up with the wonderful Abby! |
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#MadeAtApplemore |
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Parent/Carer Reminders |
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Allergy Aware School Applemore is a peanut and tree-nut allergy aware school. Please can student's not bring peanuts, tree-nuts or products made with peanuts or tree-nuts into school. Thanks for your support. |
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Sports News |
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Sponsorship Request |
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Our PE Department are looking for potential sponsors to help the school purchase new uniforms for our sports teams.
If you are interested in potentially sponsoring one of our teams, or would like to find out more, please contact Miss Perkis (Head of PE) via the school website. |
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Staff Vacancies |
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Fancy joining the Applemore family? We currently have vacancies for the following positions:
If you are interested in applying, please visit our staff vacancies webpage for full details. |
Good luck to our DofE students! |
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All the best to our bronze and silver DofE students who have headed out earlier today on their 2-day practice expedition! We wish them, and the staff led by Mr Mitchell, a great time in the New Forest National Park! |
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Junior Maths Challenge |
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Congratulations to all our certificate winners and to everyone who part! Our winners were:
Year 7 - Silver Certificate Winners Bella B, Elijah C, Max S
Year 8 - Silver Certificate Winners Megan C, Austen M, Scarlett M, Megan D
Year 7 Bronze Certificate Winners Harry T, Benjamin S, Bella B, Georgia B, Erin F, Matilda K
Year 8 Bronze Certificate Winners Lucy V L, Abigail H, Harry D, Naomi P, Brooke P, Charlie D, Evie J, Maia S, Eva A R, Reece P |
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Memory Walk |
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Our fabulous Mrs Hall is doing a memory walk in October for her husband’s nan who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She would be extremely grateful for any donations big or small to help her reach her target. All the money raised goes straight to Alzheimer’s Society.
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School Charities |
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Applemore College proudly supports the following Charities...
RNLI Lifeboats (Supporting rescues for those at distress at Sea and on our coastlines)
Guide dogs for the Blind (Supporting those people who are blind/partially sighted)
Wessex Heartbeat (Southampton Heart care centre and support services for those families affected by cardiac illness) |
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Bank Holiday Monday |
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Applemore will be closed all day on Monday 6th May as it's Bank Holiday Monday.
Students are encouraged to look at their ClassCharts for any homework/revision that has been set by their teachers, should they wish to complete any school work. |
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Year 11 Summer Exams |
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The Summer Exam Series is upon us, and we wish our year 11s all the best for their examinations. If your child is in year 11, click the image link to view the summer exams timetable. |
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Personal Development |
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Throughout the summer term, students in years 7-10 will be studying a variety of topics in their Life Skills lessons (year 11s are revising). We've included some useful website links that you as parents/carers can explore:
Year 7 - Managing money Year 8 - Taking responsibility for my health Year 9 - Consent and puberty Year 10 - Marriage, partnerships and rights |
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What Parents Need to Know |
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Quality merchandise 👠 Fair prices 👍 What’s not to love? 🤔 The possibility of bagging a bargain and the ability to sell your own unwanted items have made online marketplaces like Vinted and Depop into an attractive option for anyone looking to save money or make a little extra cash for themselves in these challenging economic times.
#WakeUpWednesday |
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Applemore College, Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ 023 8084 8804 | office@applemore.hants.sch.uk
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