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PressTales 13th December 2019
As we woke up today to the results of the general election, we also started the day at Presdales with the results of our own election, which we also held yesterday. Over the past few weeks posters for each party have been displayed around the school and students have been canvassing in all year group assemblies. The results were as follows:
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It was pleasing to see so many students take part this year, with turnout being higher than in any of the previous mock elections we have run. In particular, Year 9 should be congratulated on having the highest turnout in Years 7-11, and close on 100 of the 135 in Year 12 cast a vote.
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Earlier this week I had a meeting with the local Duke of Edinburgh Award representative and our lead staff member in school, Ms Haywood. It was a pleasure to be reminded that we now have over 200 students participating in the Bronze or Gold Award this year. The award is so important as it develops the ‘soft skills’ that can be acquired through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. I would like to thank Ms Haywood, and those staff who help her, for the fantastic work they are doing with the D of E Award.
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Well done to all of the Year 11 and 13 students who have now completed their mocks; they deserve a well-earned break over the Christmas period.
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A reminder of the arrangements for the last week of term:
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Monday 16th December: Speech Day. School ends at 12.30 pm for all those students not involved in Speech Day in the afternoon. Year 12 students who were not at Presdales for their Year 11 are not required to be in school on this day.
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Wednesday 18th December: Christmas lunch will be served. The students are permitted to wear their Christmas jumpers throughout the day, with normal school uniform. This is optional.
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Thursday 19th December: Christmas Non-uniform Day. The Charity Committee would like everyone to take part and to make a £2.00 donation. The funds raised will be split equally between our supported charity, World Vision, and the student led school council.
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Friday 20th December: Last day of term. Students are dismissed at 12.45pm.
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We currently have a vacancy for a Network Manager and a Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover). Please see our vacancies page (click vacancies button below) for further information. Monday 16th December: Speech Day. School ends at 12.30 pm for all those students not involved in Speech Day in the afternoon. Golden Boy Coach (E85) and Micks Travel will call at …
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Trips and Reminders Trip to the Design Museum for Design Technology students in Year 10 (Tuesday 28th January 2020) Voluntary contributions of £29 have been requested. Woman in Black Theatre Trip for Drama students in Years 10 & 12 (Thursday 6th February 2020) Voluntary contributions of £37 have been requested. Year 12 Psychology Trip to Auschwitz (7th to 9th February …
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Presdales Christmas Fayre 2019
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On Friday 29th November, we held the Christmas Fayre, our main fundraising event of the year and what an amazing afternoon! A great variety of stalls for everyone and mulled wine, Prosecco and mince pies for the adults. We were so happy that so many of the girls, their families and the teachers attended, maybe thanks to the 'throw a …
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International Partnership Seminar
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Duisburg Germany 28th November - 1st December 2019 At the end of November, we represented Presdales School and travelled to Germany to take part in a seminar with students and teachers from all over England and Germany. We worked together to understand our cultural differences and build up long lasting friendships in our respective countries. The British Council organised 24 …
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Year 10 GCSE Music Tea-Time Recital The Year 10 GCSE Music students held their annual tea-time recital on Thursday 5th December. It was a well-attended event, with parents and teachers enjoying some fantastic music and wonderful homemade cakes - which has always proved to be a winning combination! The students delighted us with a variety of pieces, with many of …
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News from Art & Photography
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Year 13 Art Exam Our Year 13 Art students completed their 15 hour Art Mock Examination today. They produced a variety of eye-catching compositions working in medias such as mono printing, embroidery, low relief 2D, acrylic, to name a few. Here is a sneak peak, but the whole selection of work will be exhibited at in the Summer Show in …
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Table Tennis U13s Well done to the U13 girls who played in the county table tennis finals last week. The girls came 3rd in their pool so unfortunately didn’t get to the finals, but they played excellently against some tough competition! U16s Congratulations to the U16 table tennis team who came 5th in their County Tournament. Star Player was Charlotte …
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