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All girls in Year 8 are being offered the opportunity to be immunised against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Medical advice is that the vaccine offers protection against two of the strains of HPV which can cause cervical cancer.
A member of the School Nursing Service will speak briefly to Year 8 girls regarding the vaccinations; an information leaflet and consent form has been issued to your daughter. If you wish your daughter to be vaccinated, it is important that the consent form is returned to the Main Academy Office before Friday 10th October 2014.
HPV first vaccinations will be given on Monday 15th December 2014 and the second dose will be given on Monday 29th June 2015.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school or you may find the following website of use: www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/HPV
Information session for the parents/carers of those pupils who have been offered and have accepted a place for pupils from non-feeder primaries to start in Year 7 September 2015.
Further details to follow.
Twelve months goes quickly at Whitburn Church of England Academy; Year 11 have completed their GCSE examinations and it is nearly the end of term! As has become a tradition, it is now time for our annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) day on Thursday 2nd July. As is usual, it is the exhilarating mix of learning and fun for our pupils.
Pupils should wear normal school uniform and the timing of the day remains the same. However, this year the format is a little different to previously, with all pupils taking part in all activities across the faculties. The ‘menu’ of activities for our pupils is:
- Bridge building with the Maths and Computing Faculty – how many Mars Bars can your bridge carry?
- Spaghetti and marshmallows towers with the Humanities Faculty – how tall can you make your tower before it collapses? What will the pupils do with all the leftover marshmallows?
- Egg parachutes with the Languages Faculty – can you drop an egg from the first floor balcony without it breaking? (Health and safety has been reviewed for this activity!)
- Solar Rover with the Science and Technology Faculty – how far can you transport Mr Newton’s apples?
The finale for the day will be a whole school gathering in the Septimus Hall. We will be awarding prizes for the winners from the day, followed by a STEM themed quiz for staff and pupils culminating in a battle with gravity on the climbing wall!
We are sure the day will be most enjoyable for all pupils. If you have any queries regarding the day please do not hesitate to contact the Main Academy Office.
