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News in brief:

Have you seen this person?

If so please let us know, because the first weekend it was on show at the front of the school it mysteriously disappeared.  Key Stage 2, who made this very scary scarecrow as their entry for a local competition, were very disappointed when they returned on the Monday morning to find it missing.

New staff

This term we welcomed to our school two new members of staff.  Mrs Cantello is a Year 7 tutor as well as teaching Art and Drama.  Mr Vincent is a Year 8 tutor as well as teaching Humanities, PE and Environmental Science.

Fond farewell

We were sad to have to say a fond farewell to Mrs Johnson who left Westhaven at the end of last term, to retire from a long career in teaching.  She has been teaching Art here for eight years during which time she has done much to raise the standard and profile of the subject and to enable students to achieve their best in their GCSE results.  Mrs Johnson always made sure that she shared the pupils' achievements with the colourful and imaginative displays of artwork which were always around the school to brighten everyone's days.  She will be greatly missed and we all wish her well in her retirement.

Pupils win £5000 'Network 13' funding

On 14th July  the Network 13 group, (years 7 to 10) went to Cadbury House to give a presentation about how the project has developed at Westhaven. In April they were successful in winning a bid for £5000 to go towards providing trips for all of the pupils in the school.

To buy your own 'Explore the World' t-shirt contact Mrs Wistow

Star FM

Star FM our local radio station broadcast their whole Saturday morning programme live from the glasshouse on 11th July.  This was during one of the plant sales held there this term open to the general public.  Staff and pupils were interviewed while parents and shoppers looked round to find their plant bargains.

Goblin Combe

On 2nd and 3rd July Key Stage 2 stayed at Combe Lodge.  For many it was their first night away from their parents.  They all had lots of fun doing outdoor activities.

see photos >

< read what the pupils thought

Goblin Combe

Years 7 and 8 enjoyed a fun-packed two day residential at Goblin Combe on 1st and 2nd June. 

see photos of trip >

< read what the pupils have to say about the trip

Evening football sessions

Pupils from Westhaven are welcome to attend football coaching sessions every week at the Campus (near to Morrisons).  These 6.30pm to 7.30pm sessions are only for North Somerset special school pupils and will be run by Bristol City coaches. The cost is only £2 per session - just turn up on the night with your football kit (including shin pads please). Parents/carers will have to arrange own transport. A letter has been sent home, but see Mr Barlow if you want more information.

After school clubs

Due to the popularity of after school clubs last year, there are now five running:

(all below are 3pm to 4pm - parents/carers to make own arrangements to pick up at 4pm)

Monday - Gardening (sorry - no places left)

Tuesday - Dance (with Emma)

               Football (with Bristol City coaches)

               Table tennis (local league coaches)

Wednesday - Table tennis

If pupils would like to attend then see Mr Barlow. There is no charge for attending any of the clubs.

Latest sports news

After school clubs

Check out the latest sports news - lots of pictures!

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Sports kitemarks for Westhaven

The school received notification in December 2008 that we have achieved the prestigious Sportsmark and Activemark kitemarks for the provision of high quality sport and PE across the whole school. We were the only school in North Somerset this year to get both awards. We could not have done this without the support of the parents who have been willing to support the provision of the new after school sports clubs by picking up their children from school after training sessions. Thanks and well done to all.

The world of work

Year 10 have recently completed their first and very successful two-week work experience placement.

< find out more >

Another successful visit to France

Year 9 have recently returned from a week in Boulogne, France.  This year for the first time they have been travelling in this luxury air-conditioned coach.  Well done to all the pupils who went.

see more >

< read what the pupils thought

Enterprise award

Year 10's business 'WF5' came away with 'Best trade stand award' for Team Programme at the South West regional Young Enterprise finals held at Cadbury House on 15th June.

Forthcoming events

Thursday 19 November 6.30pm  - presentation evening for last year's leavers

Friday 20 November - Children in Need 'odd socks' and 'message on a sock' fund-raising day

school calendar for 2009/10 >

Please note that from September 2009 the cost of a school meal will be £1.95 daily (£9.75 per week).

Morning traffic arrangements

Since the beginning of this term we have been piloting a new system for vehicles.

Between 8.20am and 8.45am no vehicles, apart from staff and essential car users, are allowed on to the school site.

All pupils are to be dropped off outside the school gates where a member of staff will be to ensure their safe passage into school.

This is part of our Travel Plan to ensure the safety of pupils and to ease congestion at the beginning of the school day.  We greatly appreciate your cooperation with this.

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House points

Remember, you can always check out the current house point scores by clicking on the 'pupils' button above.

Healthy Schools Award

Westhaven - healthy school

Since achieving the Healthy Schools Award in 2007 we pride ourselves with being a school which encourages healthy living.

Thanks to everyone and please remember:

     take regular physical exercise

     enjoy healthy eating

     respect yourself and others

     feel good about yourself