BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE
How much physical activity should you do? One parent said "I thought about going to the gym, and I broke into a sweat - job done!"
If you want to find out how to make yourself healthier and happier by doing 30 minutes of exercise a day, please read Mr Colman's article. He gives hints and tips, including breaking up the half hour into managable 10-minute chunks. He also explains about current recommendations for students, who should be doing an hour of physical activity every day. If you haven't already returned a completed questionnaire, please print out and complete Mr Colman's questionnaire.
What will you do today to get your heart pumping? |
ARNEWOOD NEWS
There's so much packed into the 8 pages of Arnewood News for last term that you'll just have to read it for yourself. There's photos and articles on activities, trips, events and achievements, with students from all year groups celebrating success. Enjoy!
You may also be interested in reading the PFA Newsletter. |
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Snuggle up by an open fire to read the Christmas newsletter. There's a festive message from the Headteacher, reports on Thomas Hardy and Ypres trips, and the grand opening of Studio 29, the Arnewood School's new hair saloon. As you sip your eggnog, find out more about the silver surfers course, cross country and kayaking, as well as a national youth speaking competition. It wouldn't be Christmas without the Christmas Market, the Christmas Festival and there's even a little yuletide poetry to round it all off.
On a separate note, eligible families are encouraged to take full advantage of benefits available. This includes Free School Meals and Education Maintenance Allowance. If you would like to speak to someone in confidence, please contact Mrs Day (FSM) or Mrs Moulton (EMA). |
YPRES
A party of 45 hardy Year 9 students visited the First World War battlefields on Friday 27th November. Despite some appalling weather, we stuck to our guns and made the most of the day. A muddy visit to the preserved trenches of Sanctuary Wood was followed by visits to a number of British cemetaries where our students were able to pay their respects to those who lost their lives.
After a dinner of chicken and chips and quick stop off at the chocoloate shop, the day finished with a moving performance of the last post at the Menin Gate memorial to the 50,000 missing British soldiers killed in around Ypres. Three of our students laid a commemorative wreath to mark the occassion. The day was all the more moving as a number of students were able to pay their respects to some of their own family. |
CRIME PREVENTION
Please take a moment to read the Crime Prevention Advice from Inspector John Mcgonigle. |
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
The November Newsletter includes articles on various learning events, sports and music news, reports on school visits, and a message from the PFA about the Christmas Market (Thursday 3rd December from 7pm-9pm). |
SCHOOL HISTORY
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab your favourite packet of biscuits and take the phone off the hook. Current and past members of the Arnewood School community can relive memories, and no doubt find out many things they did not know, in the Arnewood School History. At over a hundred pages, it is packed with facts and photos, bringing history alive and guaranteed to stimulate both interest and amusement. Enjoy! |
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
As winter approaches and the shops start displaying Christmas decorations, why not look back to the start of the term in the October Newsletter? See pictures of Mr Hummerstone's cycling odyssey, in which he raised nearly £1000; find out who won the Hampshire Book Awards; relive the Year 7's visit to Corfe Castle in the rain; read about the Year 9 performance at the Waterside Languages Competition. There were also learning evenings for Years 7 and 10, and the newsletter ends with a bit of sports news. |
ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, and the New Forest Community Safety Partnership, working with the Hampshire Constabulary and NHS Hampshire, have produced 'Keep Your Child Safe', a leaflet on your child and alcohol. There is more information and interactive resources on the following websites:
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GCSE EVENING
Following a hugely successful GCSE information evening, you may now access the PowerPoints that were shown. Currently available are:
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SEPTEMBER'S NEWS
We've been back a month now, and September's newsletter is here, with news of a new hair salon at Arnewood, photos from the Year 11 Prom and the Ardeche trip, as well as information about the Mela festival and dates for your diary.
There is also an article about the Motorcycle Experience that took place on 23 September - more photos are available on Studywiz. |
STUDYWIZ IS UP AND RUNNING!
Students in all years should now be able to access Studywiz to see all of the homeworks they have been set. Year 7 parents will soon receive login and password details.
If you are having any further questions about Studywiz, please email Mr Emecz (p.emecz@arnewood.hants.sch.uk). |
2009/10 CALENDAR
There are lots of exciting educational activities and trips planned for next academic year. Have a look at the School Trips Calendar. For a full list of events, Parents' Evenings and other diary dates, you will need the 2009/10 Calendar. You can get daily updates, as well as seeing more photos from trips like Osmington and Fairthorne, on Studywiz. |
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