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SUMMER TERM EDITION 7
26th May 2023
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Message from the Headteacher
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Dear Parents and Carers,
As we come to the end of an extremely busy half-term in which the students in Year 11 and 13 have started their GCSE, A Level and vocational exams, it is an opportune moment to reflect upon the work that has been done to prepare students for success in their academic qualifications and beyond that. Our commitment to developing the students in terms of their learning alongside developing character, leadership and confidence couldn’t be better epitomised by the paired reading scheme that I was privileged to visit earlier this term. To see our Sixth Form College students working closely with students in Year 7 to support and grow their confidence in reading (such an essential aspect of being able to succeed at school and in life) was fantastic. To witness the positive relationships across the years that this has facilitated as a by-product is something that I am excited for us to build on in the future next term and next year. Well done to all those involved in this excellent scheme.
Students this term have also been widening their horizons with visits to France and Salamanca and, closer to home, with Duke of Edinburgh award scheme expeditions. Moreover, they have been looking to their future and setting high aspirations with visits to the Sixth Form College in Year 10, our Futures First Careers Fair and Oxbridge talks for students. There is much to look forward to to build on these fantastic opportunities in the second half of this term, but I would like to finish with wishing the students in Year 11 and 13 the very best of luck in their remaining examinations and for the bright futures I know their hard work, courage, commitment and kindness have ahead of them. Much of this is set by the support and commitment of their families and I would like to thank you for your support of the students and wish you a relaxing and enjoyable half-term break.
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 | 24 May 2023 On Saturday 13th May, we met our Bronze DofE Students in East Grinstead for their Final Bronze Expedition in the Ashdown Forest. |
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 | 18 May 2023 The last few months have been busy in The Link and our staff have all been working very hard to support of all our students but particularly those with additional needs. We would like to take a moment to share a few highlights. |
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 | 15 May 2023 We are delighted to share the latest enrichment timetable for the Summer Term with you. |
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 | 03 May 2023 In our Ofsted inspection last year, Ofsted reported that “all pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure” and each year, we run a Paired Reading scheme, which partners Year 7 and 8 students with Sixth Formers to read together. |
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 | 27 Apr 2023 On 20th April 2023, we took 71 Year 9 students to the New Forest for their Bronze DofE Practice weekend. |
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 | 20 Apr 2023 On 18th March, we welcomed French Exchange students from Bordeaux to Warlingham where they stayed for a week with our students and their families who participated in the French exchange programme. |
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 | 18 Apr 2023 On 22nd January, we took 68 Year 10, 11, and 12 students to Salamanca as part of their Spanish studies. |
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 | 16 May 2023 We have lots of exciting events to look forward to in the Sixth Form College over the coming term. |
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 | 29 Apr 2023 On Wednesday 19th April 2023, some of our Year 12 students were invited to St Bede’s School in Redhill for the Oxford/Cambridge Roadshow. |
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 | 22 Apr 2023 It was our pleasure to welcome Year 10 students over to the College at the end of last time for a special Quiz the College assembly. |
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 | 21 Apr 2023 In the final week before the Easter holidays, Warlingham Sixth Form College students did a fantastic job of organising a range of fundraising events as part of their RAG week. |
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26 May 2023
This week we have celebrated Careers Week in school where all students have had the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker from either the media, hospitality or construction industry.
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 | 28 Apr 2023 On Wednesday 26th April, we were delighted to host our second annual Futures First Careers and Universities Fair. |
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 | 14 May 2023 Year 8 students Cian W in Johnson House and Finley A in Chichester House have been offering a car washing service in their spare time to raise money for charity. |
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Chichester bid farewell to Year 11R & 11L
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish our Year 11 students the best of luck in their exams and hope they are proud of their achievements so far and what is to come. Thank you to our fantastic Form Tutors, Mr Dicks and Mr Mills, for supporting 11R and 11L through this stressful year. We are looking forward to celebrating all of our students' achievements in their leavers assembly and prom. A huge well done from us all!
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Johnson bid farewell to Year 11A & 11W
We would like to wish the Year 11 students success in their upcoming exams. We look forward to celebrating their achievements with the upcoming celebration assembly and prom. A huge thank you to our brilliant form tutors, Mr Gardner and Mr Robins, who have supported their form groups through this challenging year. We look forward to seeing the Johnson students go on their next step and hope to see them return to Warlingham Sixth Form College.
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Mallory bid farewell to Year 11M & 11H
We'd like to wish the best of luck to our Year 11 cohort who have shown incredible diligence, resilience and determination in preparing for the GCSE exams this summer. We look forward to celebrating with 11M and 11H, led by the amazing Mr Richardson-Price and Ms Sula, at the prom and awards assembly and hope to see as many of this fantastic group as possible join us in the Sixth Form College.
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Sharman bid farewell to Year 11N and 11G
Sharman House had our last assembly together with Year 11 this month. We would like to celebrate the achievements of all the Sharman Year 11s throughout their time with us at Warlingham and wish them the very best of luck in their upcoming exams. Thank you to Ms Duvigneau and Mr Pizzey for being such fantastic Form Tutors. We hope to welcome our students into the Sixth Form College in September.
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 As part of our registration activities, students have the opportunity to learn about and debate topics each week, using resources from VotesforSchools. This helps provide students with a wider understanding of current affairs, develops their empathy and kindness skills when considering sensitive issues, and also enables them to practise forming arguments and debating.
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Furthermore, they have their voices heard as VotesforSchools shares the voting outcomes with a variety of organisations, including governments and charities.
Recently, students have discussed the topics 'Should the Homes for Ukraine scheme be for more refugees?' and 'Is it right that the Prime Minister kept his job after ‘partygate’?'
See the latest vote results below with our school's results indexed against the national votes.
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Is it ok to ban a book?
5th - 12th May 2023
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Is it fair for apprentices to be paid a lower living wage?
26th April - 5th May 2023
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Does the coronation reflect the UK?
21st - 26th 2023
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Should more be done to protect our ocean?
14th - 21st April 2023
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15% off at Hewitts of Croydon until 28th May 2023
Our school uniform provider, Hewitts of Croydon, are offering a 15% early bird discount event to customers online or in-store until 28th May 2023. The discount is applied automatically at checkout online and the cashier will apply it at the till in-store. Terms & Conditions apply. See the Hewitts website for more information.
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Oyster Cards for Travel to School by TFL Buses
A reminder for parents/carers to ensure that any students travelling to school on TFL buses have the appropriate Oyster photocard with them. We have heard of cases where TFL are refusing travel for students regardless of age or being in school uniform. For more information about Oyster card eligibility and how to apply, please click the relevant links below.
For students aged 11-15 click here. 
For students 16+ click here.
Paul Kinder
Senior Deputy Head
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Message from the Local Authority Regarding Unauthorised Absence
A reminder to parents/carers that if you take your child(ren) out of school without authority for 5 or more days (which do not have to be consecutive), you will be liable to receive a penalty notice.
Currently, the amount payable under a penalty notice is £60.00 per parent/carer per child if paid within 21 days. Thereafter, the amount increases to £120 if paid between 21 and 28 days. If the penalty notice remains unpaid after 28 days, the Local Authority will consider a prosecution in the Magistrates Court. Please note that penalty notices are issued per parent/carer per child so a family of two parents and two children will receive 4 penalty notices.
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Join Us!
 Tandridge Learning Trust are searching for the best educational professionals for roles at Warlingham and the other primary schools within the Trust. Click below to view the current vacancies.
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Home Learning Club
 In order to support our students with their home learning, we are operating a Home Learning Club, which runs from Monday to Thursday between 3.10pm and 4.10pm.
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Fresh Start
Start your day the Warlingham way with a fresh breakfast served from our Outdoor Crunch Servery every morning from 8.05 – 8.30am.
For £1 or under, you can enjoy a range of freshly cooked breakfast items, including Belgian waffles, croissants, sausage or bacon muffins and freshly cut seasonal fruit pots, along with hot chocolate and a selection of cold drinks every morning.
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