Year 9 Bronze DofE Group B (10am)

Dear Parent or Carer,

Thanks for your patience with finding out the specific start point for your child on their Bronze Y9 DofE expedition. When there are so many students involved, we have needed to have different start points, different camp sites, different routes, different arrival times (waves), and with trying to keep students with their friends as much as possible and take into account students car sharing with other students in different walking groups, it has made it particularly tricky. We really appreciate your understanding.

This message is to confirm that your child needs to come to [START POINT B – this is at: Tarporley Community Centre, CW6 0AY]. Your child needs to aim to arrive at 10am (wave 2) but it is not a disaster if they can’t and can only be dropped off at the wave 1 time (please just email ndixon@lymmhigh.org.uk so we are aware though). Please use the ‘What 3 Words’ app unwound.mountains.otters for the specific location which can be put into sat nav and usually provides more accurate directions, but please also use the description on the Info Sheet which you can access here.

Year 9 Bronze Group B – 9.30am

Dear Parent or Carer,

Thanks for your patience with finding out the specific start point for your child on their Bronze Y9 DofE expedition. When there are so many students involved, we have needed to have different start points, different camp sites, different routes, different arrival times (waves), and with trying to keep students with their friends as much as possible and take into account students car sharing with other students in different walking groups, it has made it particularly tricky. We really appreciate your understanding.

This message is to confirm that your child needs to come to [START POINT B – this is at: Tarporley Community Centre, CW6 0AY]. Your child needs to aim to arrive at 9:30am (wave 1) but it is not a disaster if they can’t and can only be dropped off at the wave 2 time (please just email ndixon@lymmhigh.org.uk so we are aware though). Please use the ‘What 3 Words’ app unwound.mountains.otters for the specific location which can be put into sat nav and usually provides more accurate directions, but please also use the description on the Info Sheet which you can access here.

Y9 Bronze Group A info – wave 2

This message is to confirm that your child needs to come to [START POINT A – this is at: Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ]. Your child needs to aim to arrive at 10am (wave 2) but it is not a disaster if they can’t and can only be dropped off at the wave 1 time (please just email ndixon@lymmhigh.org.uk so we are aware though). Please use the ‘What 3 Words’ app cheesy.reported.porridge for the specific location which can be put into sat nav and usually provides more accurate directions, but please also use the description on the Info Sheet which you can access here.

Y9 Bronze Group A info

This message is to confirm that your child needs to come to [START POINT A – this is at: Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ]. Your child needs to aim to arrive at 9:30am (wave 1) but it is not a disaster if they can’t and can only be dropped off at the wave 2 time (please just email ndixon@lymmhigh.org.uk so we are aware though). Please use the ‘What 3 Words’ app cheesy.reported.porridge for the specific location which can be put into sat nav and usually provides more accurate directions, but please also use the description on the Info Sheet which you can access here.

PTA meeting – Monday 25th April 2022

The Lymm High School PTA Committee would like to invite any parents who wish to join the PTA to attend our meeting this evening at 7pm on Zoom. The PTA welcomes any members who may have new and refreshing fundraising ideas.

If you are able to attend, please email kirstyagreen@hotmail.com so the Zoom details can be shared with you. We look forward to seeing some new faces (on screen) this evening.

Mercedes-Benz apprenticeship opportunities

Mercedes-Benz is currently recruiting for apprentices across a variety of roles, in its nationwide network of retailers and dealers.

Vacancies include Light Vehicle and Heavy Vehicle Technicians, Customer Service Experts and Retail Parts Advisors.

If any students are interested in doing an apprenticeship, please visit https://mercedes-benztraining.co.uk/mercedes-benz-academy-programme.aspx. Using their home postcode, they can search for vacancies in their local areas and then make an application. These vacancies are constantly changing, with new positions being added regularly.

The apprenticeships are open to students who are 16 and over (they must be 16 to start the programme in September, so can apply whilst they are 15), and ideally need grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE. Further information can be found on the website, as well as some hints and tips about writing an application.

If you have any questions or would like to know anything further about these opportunities, please email: apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com

Summer Bedding Plants

We’ve sourced a new plant supplier and are able to offer a selection of bedding plants once again. The prices are slightly higher than in previous years due to the cost of compost having risen significantly over the last 12 months. However, the range of plants is much greater than we’ve been able to offer before. If you’d like to order any plants, please complete the order form here, and return to school Reception by Wednesday 27th April or email to info@lymmhigh.org.uk.

Delivery will be in May before the Half Term.

In memoriam

Ray Kelly

11.08.65–18.04.22

Ray Kelly was a kind, quiet and decent man who had committed over 20 years to the Performing Arts faculty at the school. He played a vitally important role within the music department in particular, directing the big band, arranging music for various ensembles and supporting hundreds of individual students over the years as an instrumental teacher, music technician and an accompanist. In recent years, his exceptional musical talent was showcased in the school productions, particularly Les Miserables and West Side Story, events which could not have taken place without Ray’s skills and expertise. Outside of school, Ray was well known within the Lymm community and beyond for his wonderful piano playing and his passion for live performances; he was a quintessential jazz musician, always taking life in his stride and it is probably fair to say that Ray was at his happiest when playing as part of a jazz ensemble.