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Parent Bulletin Thursday 21 July
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Parent Bulletin Thursday 21 July 2022
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Today sees the end of the school year and it has flown by. Our students have shown commitment, energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to their learning; they embrace all the opportunities afforded to them. The school site has been a hive of activity, with smiling, eager faces enjoying our Day to Create, Paultons Park and Sports day to name but a few! This is obviously supported by a fabulous team of staff who care passionately
about what they do for our students. Unfortunately we cannot forget the impact that COVID still had this year, with high student and staff absence especially during the Spring term.
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The charitable donations and kindness shown by our community has been phenomenal, raising a grand total of £10088 this year and this is in addition to over 260 shoe boxes donated for the shoe box appeal, the incredible donations for the Ukraine where we filled 3 mini buses, and not to forget the food bank appeal!
We welcome Year 7 on Friday 2nd September and look forward to seeing students from all other year groups when they come in to have tutor their Meeting Me Conversations with their tutors on Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th September. Please don't forget to make an appointment with your child's tutor via the Insight App for either the 5th or 6th September for your these. Remember that if you can't be there in person we can do these virtually and if you still cannot attend, your child should still come into school at the appointment time you have made.
Have the most wonderful summer and whilst we hope it will be trouble-free, if you do find you need support there are some links below that may help.
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- Financial support is available for families - more information here
- Skoolkit discount code SUMMER2022 from 23 - 30 July, price list is here
- Uniform information
- For 2022/23 students will not be in school on the following INSET (CPD) days:
- Thursday 1st September
- Friday 14th October
- Friday 25th November
- Monday 20th February
- Friday 30th June
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Year 7
There are no reminders for Year 7
Year 8
There are no reminders for Year 8
Year 9
Experience of a workplace information - letter and form
Year 10
There are no reminders for Year 10
Year 11
Results will be available from 10am to 11am on Thursday 25 August from the D@rt - more information here.
To help them to take their next step, the Get the Jump Skills for Life hub on the National Careers Service has everything your child needs to know about their options, including key information on resits, appeals and more. Students can also chat to an expert careers adviser for free, impartial support to help them choose the option that’s right for them. We will also have our careers adviser, Ian Henser, available on results day.
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Wellbeing - chat to a nurse this summer
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Taking the first steps in seeking help for your health and wellbeing can be tough. If there is anything you want to talk about during the summer holidays, contacting a friendly school nurse through the ChatHealth text service is a great place to start.
If you’re aged 11-19 and need a bit of advice, NHS school nurses are here to help you with issues like emotional health, relationships, self-harm, bullying, alcohol, healthy eating, drugs, smoking and more.
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Text 07507 332160
The service is manned Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. If you text outside of these times, you will receive a reply within 24 hours. A simple text will open the door to confidential advice, support, or signposting, to make sure you get the right help. Our website Health For Teens | Everything you wanted to know about health was created by and for young people to empower you to learn and take ownership over your own health and wellbeing, physically and mentally.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Tombstoning – 'Don't jump into the unknown'
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Tombstoning is an activity which has occurred around the coast for generations, unfortunately over recent years it has gained attention for the wrong reasons, with a number of people killed or seriously injured.
The title was adopted because of the way a person falls and plunges into deep water, in a similar way a stone would.
Why is it dangerous?
Tombstoning offers a high-risk, high-impact experience but it can have severe and life-threatening consequences. This is because:
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- Water depths alter with the tide – the water may be shallower than it seems
- Submerged objects like rocks may not be visible – these can cause serious impact injuries
- The shock of cold water can make it difficult to swim
- Getting out of the water is often more difficult than people realise
- Strong currents can rapidly sweep people away
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Who is harmed and what type of accidents happen?
Injuries and deaths as a result of tombstoning have been a problem. Over the five year period 2004-2008 - 139 incidents required a rescue or emergency response, 12 of these ended in a fatality. We looked at 41 of the most serious cases in more detail, of these:
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- Most of those involved in the most serious cases were male (85%)
- Teenagers were involved in just over half the cases (55%), followed by those in their 20s (25% with the remainder of incidents involving people aged over 30 years
- All of the known alcohol-related incidents involved males aged over 40 (which accounted for three of the fatal incidents)
- Of the non-fatal incidents, spinal and limb injuries (both at 20%) were most commonly reported.
- Many of the non-fatal incidents have resulted in life-changing injuries and they required significant resources from the rescue services. Young and older fathers were among the fatalities, along with at least three teenagers. The coastguard has produced a video clip highlighting the consequences.
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What can you do?
Don't jump into the unknown. Consider the dangers before you take the plunge:
- Check for hazards in the water. Rocks or other objects may be submerged and difficult to see
- Check the depth of the water. Remember tides can rise and fall very quickly
- As a rule of thumb, a jump of ten metres requires a depth of at least five metres
- Never jump whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Check for access. It may be impossible to get out of the water
- Consider the risks to yourself and others. Conditions can change rapidly – young people could be watching and may attempt to mimic the activity. And, if you jump when you feel unsafe or pressured, you probably won't enjoy the experience.
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The best way to learn about the risks involved and have a good experience is to try coasteering - a mix of scrambling, climbing, traversing and cliff jumping around the coast with a professional guide.
Further information
RoSPA in partnership with the RNLI and MCA and members of the National Water Safety Forum have launched a campaign to help better inform those thinking about tombstoning at the coast this summer.
RNLI Beach Safety
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Tombstoning - A giant leap into the unknown (PDF 264kb)
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Message from the safeguarding team
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Please be aware that Wildern School is now closed for the Summer Holidays and will reopen on Thursday 1st September.
If you have a safeguarding concern regarding one of our students please contact Children's Services on 0300 555 1384. For any safeguarding concerns out of hours please contact the Children's Services out of hours team on 0300 555 1373. Please note in an emergency call 999.
If you are a student and need support please see below of where to go to get the support you may need -
Have a great summer break & thank you for your continued support.
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As summer is fast approaching, Southampton City Council are pleased to announce that they have a wide range of activities for children and their families to keep everyone entertained this summer!
They have planned a five week programme of history and art workshops cover everything from fun family walking tours to hands on workshops and all day wrap around care. Workshops are engaging, accessible and designed to promote family learning.
More details, including how to book, can be found on the flyer below.
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Summer activities at the D@rt
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Our day-by-day activity guide for the Summer Arts Programme at The Dart is now available to view on our Website. We still have a few spaces available.
We also have the Wildern Rewilding Artist in Residence Programme which will be running every Wednesday 10-12pm in the Dart foyer over summer. Local environmental art campaigner, Lucy Tipper will be working with groups to creatively explore the natural landscapes around our neighbourhood . It is free to attend but booking is essential. Children are welcome to attend with their adults.
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12 Ways to Champion Equality Online
In terms of the esteem it’s held in, women’s football has made impressive progress in a short space of time. That’s a bit like the online world: it’s come a long way, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying to make it even better. The Women’s European Football Championships are underway, and that’s a timely reminder of how important it is to give everyone the respect they deserve online – regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or anything else. In partnership with the Global Equality Commission, we’ve produced a special guide to help young fans kick online discrimination into touch!
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential issues such as ‘pack mentality’, haters and discrimination.
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Stay Safe Online this Summer
The summer holidays are almost here! That means no school for over a month, more sunny weather to enjoy and extra chances to have fun online. Lazy mornings on Minecraft. Bonus time on TikTok. Days watching Disney Plus. Whatever your child enjoys doing online, our #WakeUpWednesday guide has some top tips for helping them to stay safe in the digital world this summer! In the guide, you'll find tips such as reporting bad behaviour online, making time for other hobbies and not giving out personal information.
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Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
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Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
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