Chiswick School News Feed - School News http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/?nid=2&pid=3 e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.0 (www.e4education.co.uk) Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:54:41 GMT Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:54:41 GMT School open as normal tomorrow http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=344&pid=3&nid=2 Appropriate tests have now been carried out and the building has been passed fit again, so will thus re-open again at normal time tomorrow morning.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:31 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=344&nid=2 GAS LEAK FIXED - SCHOOL RE-OPENS AT NORMAL TIME TOMORROW http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=346&pid=3&nid=2  

Appropriate tests have now been carried out and the building has been passed fit again, so will thus re-open again at normal time tomorrow morning.

I would like to thank all our students for their excellent behaviour and co-operation this morning, this allowed us to manage the emergency and ensure that all public examinations took place as scheduled.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:08 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=346&nid=2 Gas Leak - Important Announcement http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=343&pid=3&nid=2 We regret to inform you that there has been a gas leak at school this morning and this is now under control. There is no danger, however, the building cannot be checked for safety  for 2-3 hours, so as a precaution we are sending students home. We have been unable to telephone or print a letter as we are unable to access the building. Update

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 09:11:59 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=343&nid=2 The Prom – Payments http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=342&pid=3&nid=2 Dear parent / carer,

Please be advised that you can pay for the prom on Wisepay, by cash or cheque.

For any questions on payment, please contact the main office.

The payment deadline has now been extended until May24th 2013.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:46 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=342&nid=2 Exam Timetables http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=341&pid=3&nid=2 It's that time of the year again when the exams are coming up and everyone is working and studying very hard to do their best to achieve the top results. Please follow the links below for the exams timetables.

]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 13:54:16 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=341&nid=2 Science Week Surpasses Itself http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=340&pid=3&nid=2 Last week was National Science Week and to celebrate this our science de- partment held assemblies for every year group showing off numerous ex- periments. Additionally various ac- tivities were held at break e.g fire in a bottle, dissections, explosions and dif- ferent coloured flames. The week aims to get students and young people in- volved and excited about science.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:44:17 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=340&nid=2 Go London Volunteers Work in the Quad http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=335&pid=3&nid=2 Thanks to  PTA  we had a number of volunteers from PTA and Go London planting flowers in the Quad. They came in on Saturuday 23rd March and did the great work, Here are some pictures of the Quad after it had meen transformed by these fantastic people.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:15:01 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=335&nid=2 Chiswick Chicks http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=339&pid=3&nid=2 The eggs have hatched and we now have some beautiful chicks in our Science Department. Please have a look at the pictures and the video.

 

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:13:39 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=339&nid=2 Spatial learning and cognitive skills http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=338&pid=3&nid=2 At Chiswick we are working to address the needs of all students and have in recent years switched to CAT4 assessment to provide baseline data on all students as they enter our school. The addition of spatial awareness to the test will allow us to identify students whose learning style leans in this direction, allowing our teachers to assist these students to play to their strengths, whilst developing learning styles where they may not be so strong.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:37:32 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=338&nid=2 We have eggs just about to hatch! http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=337&pid=3&nid=2 Proud surrogate parents from the Science department and their students areanxiously awaiting for the first chick to break free from it's shell today.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:08:58 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=337&nid=2 Year 7 Parents Evening - Thursday 25th April http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=336&pid=3&nid=2 This Parents Evening will provide you with an important opportunity to meet all your son/daughters subject teachers and discuss their academic progress so far in Year 7 as well as strategies to ensure they meet their targets by the end of the academic year.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:28:20 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=336&nid=2 The Elizabeth Loftus Psychology Conference in the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=334&pid=3&nid=2 Please enter an introduction for your news story here

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:37:05 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=334&nid=2 Mosaic Unveiling http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=331&pid=3&nid=2 Mosaic unveiling ceremony was held today (19/03/13)  to mark the occasion of Chiswick School converting to an Academy.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:47:17 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=331&nid=2 Chiswick Students Excel in Coca Cola Competition http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=333&pid=3&nid=2 On the Friday of February half term, several Year 10 business students were invited to take part in the semi-final of a Coca-Cola competition. This oppor- tunity arose from an earlier stage in the competition, in which the students had been asked to design a new drink for Coca-Cola.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:43:29 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=333&nid=2 High Fliers Shine in Brilliant club http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=332&pid=3&nid=2 High-flying students from both Year 9 and Year 10 are getting a taste of university education through a new scheme called The Brilliant Club, which Miss Dyment is running at school this year. University-style tutorials, led by PhD students from Oxford University are helping the students to attain their graduation from the programme. In order to graduate, the students had to write an extended assignment, on ei- ther Maths or English.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:37:55 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=332&nid=2 PTA Quiz postponed http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=329&pid=3&nid=2 The PTA Quiz originally planned for 25th March has been postponed. We will advertise the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:54:07 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=329&nid=2 Uganda Project http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=330&pid=3&nid=2 Year 9 Students at Chiswick School have had unique opportunity offered by the Geography Department. The Geography Department have installed a laptop and skype connection in the slums of Kamapala. 

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:30:14 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=330&nid=2 A2 Psychology students get insight into the work life of a Psychiatric Nurse http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=326&pid=3&nid=2 The A2 Psychology students were treated to some fascinating insight into the work life of a Psychiatric Nurse...

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:38:32 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=326&nid=2 Year 11 Student Gets ‘Shock’ Email From American President- Obama http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=328&pid=3&nid=2 In March, Shukri Ahmed, 11 Chatsworth wrote to the president of the United States of America- Barack Obama...

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:37:48 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=328&nid=2 Chiswick Thespians Entertain in Performance Festival http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=325&pid=3&nid=2 The 13th and 14th February marked Chiswick School's first ever Festival of Performance. Students from Yr 7 up to Sixth Form participated, making the festival a brilliant, talent filled success. 

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:37:00 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=325&nid=2 School Dining Hall Naming Competition http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=327&pid=3&nid=2 To celebrate the recent refurbishment of our dining hall, the school is currently running a naming competition. 

 

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:36:15 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=327&nid=2 National Apprenticeship Week 11-15 March 2013 http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=323&pid=3&nid=2  

Apprenticeships Open Day: West Thames College, Isleworth Campus, Tuesday 12 March   3-7 pm

‘Apprenticeships Deliver’  Open Event, Kingston College, Thursday 14 March   2-6.30 pm

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:00:18 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=323&nid=2 National Careers Week Monday 4th – Friday 8th March http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=322&pid=3&nid=2 National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK.  The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:06:31 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=322&nid=2 Chiswick School Parents/Carers more confident about the use of Social Media http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=320&pid=3&nid=2 On Monday 25 of February Eva Keogan, member of our PTA, delivered a two hour session during which she introduced Chiswick School parents and carers to the phenomenon of Social Media. This training took place in the pleasant environment of the school's dining area where the parents/carers accessed a variety of social media tools using iPads.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:04:49 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=320&nid=2 Battle of the bands http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=317&pid=3&nid=2 Tuesday 26th February from 6 pm to 8 pm

With special guest appearance from the Teacher Band.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:27:10 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=317&nid=2 Horse meat Issue as recently reported in the media http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=319&pid=3&nid=2 In respect to the current issue of horse meat contaminating school food chains, Innovate Ltd., our school catering providers, have ordered an independent investigation which has subsequently verified that their food supplies have not been affected.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:38:23 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=319&nid=2 Year 10 students visit Sky Skills Studios http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=318&pid=3&nid=2 The year 10 students enjoyed a trip to the Sky Skills Studios where they started off with a tour of the five floor building which included looking at studios and the production of live and pre-recorded broadcasts from Sky.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:39:34 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=318&nid=2 Maths department shortlisted for NAACE Secondary Impact Award http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=313&pid=3&nid=2 Chiswick School's submission to the National NAACE ICT Impact awards has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Secondary Impact category. 

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:04:06 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=313&nid=2 Introduction to Social Media for Chiswick School Parents and Carers http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=316&pid=3&nid=2 As social media becomes increasingly popular, parents and carers may want to know a little bit more about Facebook and Twitter and some of the other social networks which are being used.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:15:25 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=316&nid=2 National Careers Week - March 4th - March 8th http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=315&pid=3&nid=2  

National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK.  The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

 
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:32:59 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=315&nid=2 Moving from Good to Outstanding - Corporate strategic plan 2012-2015 http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=271&pid=3&nid=2 Our aim is:

To promote the joy of learning through innovation, creativity and independence. To build a truly exceptional school that empowers all students to achieve their very best, preparing them to confidently take their place within an ever changing global society.

]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:44:36 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=271&nid=2 Festival of Performance http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=314&pid=3&nid=2 The Festival of Performance will take place on 13th and 14th of February. Performances in the Hall and in Studio C15.

Tickets:

Hall Event - £3 Adults / £1 Students
Studio C15 Event - £2.50 Adults / £1 Students

]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:33:05 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=314&nid=2 New Uniform Consultation Presentation http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=312&pid=3&nid=2 The school is currently doing consultations about what our new uniform should look like. Please have a look at the new uniform consultation presentation.

]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:19:16 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=312&nid=2 Introduction to Social Media for the Parents and Carers of Chiswick School Students http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=311&pid=3&nid=2 As social media becomes increasingly popular, parents and carers may want to know a little bit more about Facebook and Twitter and some of the other social networks which are being used.  Eva Keogan is a school parent and owner of Home of Social which runs interactive, hands on courses in social media.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:29:50 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=311&nid=2 Year 12 - Letter to Parents http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=310&pid=3&nid=2 Earlier this term I wrote to you about some changes to the examination system that would result in students being unable to retake AS units in January. As many of you will be aware, the desire by the government to bring increased rigour to the examination system is relentless.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:48:24 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=310&nid=2 Year 11 trip to Sky Skills Studio http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=309&pid=3&nid=2 The year 11 students enjoyed a trip to the Sky Skills Studios where they started off with a tour of the five floor building which included looking at studios and the production of live and pre-recorded broadcasts from Sky.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:31:03 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=309&nid=2 Art Department brighten up old stairwell http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=308&pid=3&nid=2 The Art department are collaborating with "Positivearts" to create a painted mural alongside professional graffiti artists.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:24:47 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=308&nid=2 New School Uniform http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=302&pid=3&nid=2 The School is considering changing the school uniform, to be introduced in September 2013 starting with what will be the new Year 7 only, and then phased in with subsequent new Year 7 groups thereafter.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:07:02 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=302&nid=2 Well done year 11, we are proud of you! http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=301&pid=3&nid=2 This afternoon Year 11 received their Mock Examination results. With 65 school days left until the first summer GCSE, this year group are officially the best ever at Chiswick at this stage of the year. To date….

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:41:48 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=301&nid=2 School Direct training places http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=296&pid=3&nid=2 Chiswick School is excited to be offering School Direct Training places in partnership with the London West Alliance and Roehampton University

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:09:56 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=296&nid=2 Chiswick School’s response to current educational changes http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=299&pid=3&nid=2 You will have probably heard about the many imminent and proposed changes to secondary education in England such as the end of coursework and modular exams, the EBacc, and a new “slimmed-down” National Curriculum. You will no doubt have wondered how these changes will affect your son/daughter at Chiswick School.  I would like to take this opportunity of explaining some of the changes and how we intend to respond to them.

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:45:33 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=299&nid=2 Pathways Presentation Evening http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=300&pid=3&nid=2 Tuesday January 15th – 6.30 pm.

]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:49:01 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=300&nid=2 Welcome back http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=298&pid=3&nid=2 Welcome back after what I hope was a restful winter break. The holiday was long overdue; it was pointed out to me in the last week of term that the term was the longest we had seen in a decade!

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 15:26:51 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=298&nid=2 Mock Results Day http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=297&pid=3&nid=2 On Friday 11th January, we will be holding a ‘Mock Results Day’.  The intention is for pupils to experience what they may well expect in August on the actual results day.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:34:55 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=297&nid=2 End of Term Arrangements http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=295&pid=3&nid=2 List of dismissal times]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:59:25 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=295&nid=2 Student Designed Mosaic On Display in Hall http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=293&pid=3&nid=2 The School Council, under the expert eye of artist Paul Siggins, designed and created a mosaic to mark the school be- coming an academy. 

 

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:35:10 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=293&nid=2 Double Christmas Concert Delights Parents http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=294&pid=3&nid=2 Mr. Ryan (Head teacher) has been del- uged with emails congratulating the Chiswick School Music department who produced two Christmas concerts on consecutive days last week. 

 

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:31:06 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=294&nid=2 Inspire visits year 11s on 10th December http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=292&pid=3&nid=2 On Monday 10th December Inspire are coming in to run a ‘Work Readiness Careers Challenge’ for the whole year 11 group. It will focus the students’ thoughts on the transition from school to work.  Students will leave with a clearer understanding of their skills, the areas to focus on to increase their employability, how to secure work and what employers expect of them.

]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:02:38 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=292&nid=2 Christmas Concert http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=291&pid=3&nid=2 Christmas Concert - Thursday 13th December 7pm in the Main Hall

]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:41:05 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=291&nid=2 Winter Concert http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=290&pid=3&nid=2 Wednesday 12 December at St Nicholas Church, Chiswick

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:56:25 GMT http://www.chiswickschool.org/news/default.asp?storyID=290&nid=2