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February 2010

KEY STAGE 4 CHOICES
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February 2010

COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
TICKETS FOR SCHOOLS SCHEME

Please remember to return your application forms before Thursday 11 March to secure your tickets.

January 2010

THE WESTWOOD SCHOOL AWARDED CERTIFICATE TO MARK ACHIEVEMENT IN NEXT GENERATION LEARNING

The Westwood School in Coventry has been awarded a recognition certificate to mark the progress it has made within the Next Generation Learning Charter, the national standard indicating excellent use of ICT in learning and school management. more >>

January 2010

SUMMER CAMPS

Tennis and climbing summer camps for Yrs 7 to 11 offered by the University of Warwick. Go to: www2.warwick.ac.uk and search for link 'summer camps'

January 2010

THANK YOU TO PARENTS WHO SENT THEIR CHILDREN INTO SCHOOL DURING THE RECENT SNOW

The school remained open every day for all pupils despite the recent snow conditions. Whilst attendance was lower than normal I would like to thank those parents and children who made a special effort to come into school.

January 2010

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

"Students Asked About How they Use Technology in School" the following survey was carried out in school and reveals the breadth of Technology used at the school to support and enhance learning.
Click here for the survey details>>

December 2009

THE WESTWOOD SCHOOL NEWSLETTER CHRISTMAS 2009

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December 2009

MAKE YOUR MARK COMPETITION

Westwood Students took part in the national Make Your Mark Competition entitled ‘Don’t be a Carbon Copy’ during Global Enterprise Week (16-21 Nov). more >>

December 2009

THE ANNUAL REPORT OF 'THE WESTWOOD TRUST'

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December 2009

YOUNG PERSON'S AWARDS FOR DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Design and Technology students from across the region were given the opportunity to display their work at this year's annual Rotary Clubs Young Person's Awards for Design and Innovation exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum. more >>

November 2009

PROFESSOR MING-PUU CHEN VISITS THE WESTWOOD SCHOOL

This month The Westwood School welcomed Professor Ming-Puu Chen from Taiwan, an international expert in ICT. more >>

November 2009

YEAR 7 PARENTS' SURVEY RESULTS

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November 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT - The 2009-10 Technology Status Awards, Awards Evening 11 November 2009

Stunning glass cut trophies were awarded to the following pupils for outstanding achievement in the Specialism Subjects Click here >>

November 2009

SHAW SCHOOLS PROJECT

Dr Roberta Bivins and SHAW's commissioned local artist, Frieda van de Poll visited Westwood School to lead a creative workshop on Sexual Health. more >>

November 2009

POLAR EXPLORER AWARDS KS4 and POST 16 PRIZES

Mark Wood - a Coventry born Polar Explorer awarded a range of prizes and certificates in November in an evening packed with entertainment including our own band, a display of prom photographs and Sonia Gordon from the 'Go For It' Programme. more >>

November 2009

NEW POST 16 ICT COURSE

New post 16 ICT course (CCNA) offered from September 2010 through our CISCO Networking Academy - an industry and business leader.
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November 2009

STUDENT VOICE LOUD AND CLEAR

The Student Council were invited to contribute to the planning for the refurbishment and rebuilding of The Westwood School by the three companies tendering for the project. more >>

October 2009

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

The Young Person's Guide to the Safeguarding Children Review 2008 can be viewed in the School Polices and Student Voice sections.

September 2009

All GCSE AND POST 16 TARGETS EXCEEDED IN 2009 - AN OUTSTANDING SET OF RESULTS REPRESENTING THE BEST EVER

Our GCSE 5+ A* to C with English and maths and 5+ A* to C were outstanding this year being 42% and 67% respectively. The school has received congratulations from the LA; our LA Advisor as well as the external Advisor on this tremendous achievement. The best ever for the school.

September 2009

WESTWOOD PUPILS WIN "THE BEST SCHOOL AWARD"

Pupils attended a science conference at Coventry University in July 2009 called "Scientist A level and beyond!" They received a certificate from Dr Andrew Bridges for achieving "The best school award".

August 2009

CHANGES TO BUS TIMETABLES FROM SEPTEMBER 2009

The new timetable for the number 19 will cover areas that are no longer serviced by the number 95 bus. more >>

August 2009

NEW TECHNOLOGY STATUS SECTION FOR OUR WEBSITE

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July 2009

STUDENTS BUILD SUPERCOMPUTER

From the 6 to 9 July, Hammad Aboushanab, a student from The Westwood School, attended the University of Southampton to take part in The Smallpeice Trust’s Supercomputing course... more >>

July 2009

NEW WEB PAGES

Student Voice | Post 16

 
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