February is LGBT History month
February is LGBT History month – an annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. In light of which, Birchwood will be running various events to celebrate the occasion. We have started the month by showing the film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly. The film is about the work of the legendary Alan Turing and his team as they work to break Enigma – a Nazi code believed to be unbreakable.
Added to this, Fusion – Birchwood’s Equalities group – will be running a cake sale. There will be whole school assemblies throughout the week commencing Monday 11 February, focusing on significant events and figures in the gay rights movement. Finally, Wednesday 27 February will see a celebration in the main hall with various activities for students to get involved in.
Students of the Month for January 2019
These children have won Student of the month for January. Every month each faculty nominates one student from the whole school community for their subject. To receive a nomination the students must have excelled in one of the categories of Birchwood’s ABC ethos. These are listed below:
Achieve
· I have excellent attendance, punctuality, equipment & uniform
· I work to the best of my ability
· I play a full part in the life of the school
Belong
· I look after my school community
· I follow instructions promptly
· I treat others as I would like to be treated myself
Conquer!
· I am determined to make a success of my time at Birchwood
· I understand that learning from failures leads to success
· I make the right choices, even when this isn’t easy
Maths Back to School Evening
Are you confused by your child’s Maths Homework?
If so, why not come along to .....
Birchwood’s ‘Maths Back to School Evening’
Please see attached poster for details.
Fusion are showing The Imitation Game to celebrate LGBT History month
Tickets are now available for The Imitation Game.
The film is being shown as part of LGBT history month celebrations.
All proceeds will be donated to Stonewall and Birchwood's Fusion group.
Please see attached poster for further details.
Power of Silence
Please see attached poster for a free workshop aimed at the importance of communication between parents and children with additional needs. Please contact Mrs S Waller at swaller@birchwoodhigh.org.uk if you would like to book a place.
Birchwood's Politics Students quiz MP's on Brexit
Birchwood's Politics Students quiz MP's on Brexit this morning on Victoria Derbyshire. #VictoriaLive
Birchwood Students interviewed by ITV correspondent, Matthew Hudson
Birchwood Politics students will be on the ITV News - Anglia at 6.00pm tonight. Our students were interviewed by ITV correspondent, Matthew Hudson regarding the current political situation after the 'No' vote in the House of Commons yesterday.
Year 11 Art Exhibition
Year 11 Art Exhibition takes place Tuesday 22 January, in the Library 16.00-19.00.
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Tea and coffee will also be available during the evening.
Wine Tasting Evening - Friday 1 February
The PSFA will be holding our first wine tasting evening on Friday 1 February in the Library staring at 19.30. Tickets are now available, £15.00 per person, from BirchwoodPSFA@gmail.com.
Bonus Ball Winner for December is....
Thank you very much to everyone who has signed up so far to take part in our Birchwood Bonus Ball Club this year. The draw for December was made by Mrs Jacobson, and witnessed by two members of school staff. The prize of £65 went to Tracey Tyler with the winning number 13.
The Birchwood Bonus Ball is a raffle style club, with up to 5 numbers available to purchase per person, per subscription period. The subscription fee is £2 a month per number, payable in advance for the remainder of the academic year. 50% of subscriptions will be allocated as prize money and 50% to PSFA funds with prize money depending on the membership uptake. Draws will be held on the last day of each month.
If you would like to take part, by purchasing one or more numbers, please email confirming your name and contact telephone details:- birchwoodpsfa@gmail.com