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Students at Wolverhampton Girls' High School are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results. There has been a great degree of uncertainty in the lead up to the publication of exam results the girls can now feel proud of their achievements and look forward to the next stage of their education. We are so proud of our students' achievements. Their hard work and commitment over the last two years have been rewarded by excellent results.

In line with government guidance, it is essential that you stay at home if any of the following apply to you: If you are experiencing any of the following Coronavirus symptoms: o a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature) o a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual) o a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal If you have experienced any of the above symptoms in the last ten days and are therefore still isolating. If you have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and are isolating. If a member of your household is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 and you are therefore isolating. If you have returned from countries subject to quarantine in the last 14 days as set out in the government guidance: coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK. Please below for the latest letter from Mrs Young regarding the return to school in September. All of those students with medical conditions suggesting that they maybe Clinically Vulnerable or Clinically Extremely Vulnerable should also have received an additional letter. Click below to view the school’s Covid-19 Risk Assessments

This has been an incredibly difficult year, like no other experienced in the cohorts who have come before. We are so proud of the hardworking approach adopted by our students throughout their time at the school. All members of our community are grateful for the leadership they have shown and for their wide-ranging contributions to school life over the years. They have grown as independent minded young women and have so much to feel very proud of. The school continues to work with our students and support them in any way we can as the national picture continues to emerge. We wish all of our students all the very best for the next steps that lie ahead. Mrs Young Headteacher

School will be open from 8.30am – 11.30am for students to collect their A Level Results tomorrow. In line with government guidance, it is essential that you stay at home if any of the following apply to you: • If you are experiencing any of the following Coronavirus symptoms: a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature) a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual) a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal • If you have experienced any of the above symptoms in the last ten days and are therefore still isolating. • If you have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and are isolating. • If a member of your household is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 and you are therefore isolating. • If you have returned from countries subject to quarantine in the last 14 days as set out in the government guidance: coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK. Please be assured that in such circumstances we will arrange a phone call or remote session via Microsoft Teams to meet with you to offer support if this is helpful. Please contact school reception or email rrandhawa@wghs.org.uk if you are unable to come into school in person for any of the above reasons. If you are able to come into school you will need to enter via the designated entry point to minimise contact with other members of the school community. When in school, you will find details of your allocated room. Surname beginning A-D - Entry point: Sixth Form Centre Surname beginning E-K - Entry point: Door at the back of the Hall Surname beginning L-Q - Entry point: By the Hub by following the path between Science and Technology Surname beginning R-Z - Entry point: The door opposite the main entrance by reception

We have an impressive reputation for the provision of outstanding education and have been doing so for many years. We pride ourselves on the breadth of curriculum we offer together with the high quality of teaching and learning that we deliver. We set high academic standards and consistently achieve top positions in national league tables. Our girls are also able to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities such and music, sport and drama. We are unable to commit to dates for our usual Open Events or provide you with our marketing materials at this very, difficult time and therefore, we are taking this opportunity to advise you of what you, as parents/carers need to do so that your daughter has the opportunity to join us in the future. We would not want you to miss out on giving your daughter this chance for her future, secondary school education. TEST REGISTRATION Please complete the on-line, test registration by clicking here to register your daughter for The Consortium of Grammar Schools’ entrance test. The closing date is 3rd July 2020 at 4pm. ADMISSIONS POLICY & ENTRANCE TEST Our Admissions Policy can be found by clicking here. The number of intended, admission for the year commencing 1st September 2021 will be 180 at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. The Consortium entrance test will be held on Monday, 14th September 2020. At Wolverhampton Girls’ High School this is usually during the afternoon, commencing at noon. We look forward to meeting your family at a date in the not too distant future.

Dear girls and parents I am sorry to advise you that due to the current circumstances we have taken the decision to postpone our forthcoming open events that were scheduled to take place in May.  We hope to schedule new dates as soon as the national picture becomes clearer. For now, I would encourage you to register for our Entrance Test scheduled to take place on Monday 14th September 2020 by clicking here. During early July or sooner if we are able, your daughter will receive a letter from the school which will give her bespoke access to our familiarisation portal.  Whilst the portal cannot replace an actual open event, you will find information about the testing day, practice questions and also videos from myself, staff and students about the school.  This will give you a little bit more of an insight into life at our school. I look forward to meeting you in person at some point soon.  For now, best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. Mrs Young Headteacher

Dear all, I am writing to advise you that we have taken the decision to postpone the Year 10 Parents’ Evening. It will therefore not take place on Wednesday 18th March. We will be in touch to advise of an alternative date when the national picture becomes clearer. May I take the opportunity to thank you for your understanding and support during these unprecedented times. Kind regards, Mrs Young

We welcome students new to the school in the sixth form and I would like to invite you and your daughter to the Year 12 Sixth Form Open Morning that is taking place on Wednesday 15th January 2020 from 10am to 11.30am. This will give you the opportunity to have a look around whilst the school is in full operation and to ask any questions. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January 2020 and further information can be found on the school website at https://www.wghs.org.uk/year12admissions , where you will also find the on-line application form. The format of the morning will be as follows: 10am – 11am - Tour of the school with sixth form students 11.00 – 11.30am - Presentations in the Main Hall · General information about the school and about subject choices · Head Girl’s perspective · Personal experiences from a girl joining Wolverhampton Girls’ High School in Year 12 11.30am - Opportunity to ask questions to Senior Leadership and Sixth Form Team I very much look forward to welcoming you to our Open Morning. Very limited parking will be available on site and so it may be necessary to park nearby and walk into school. Please contact Mrs Darby, the Sixth Form Pastoral Administrative Officer, by telephone 01902 551515 or email 6thformadmissions@wghs.org.uk for any further enquiries about this event or sixth form at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School in general.

You are warmly invited to our very popular Punch and Carols Concerts on Tuesday 3rd December and Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 7.00pm. Tuesday evening includes performances from the following: Intermediate Strings, Junior Choir, Musical Theatre, Wind Band, Rock and Pop, Footstools, Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble. Whilst on Wednesday evening the String Orchestra, Senior Choir, Concert Band, Footstools, Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble will perform. The girls always exceed expectations on these evenings ensuring an enjoyable festive event! During the interval complimentary seasonal refreshments including mulled wine, spiced apple juice and mince pies will be served in the dining hall. Tickets are available to purchase via Box Office by clicking here at £6 per ticket. Tickets always sell out very quickly as seating is limited. To ensure your preferred evening please book promptly when tickets go on sale. Each night there will be a raffle with a main prize of a Christmas Hamper. We would be very grateful for any suitable donations for the raffle which could include food and drink items, toiletries etc. Also, any donations of mince pies, stollen or lebkuchen are appreciated. All donations should kindly be taken to the Main Reception Office on Friday 22nd November. (home baked items by Monday 2nd December please). We do hope that you will join us for an evening of exceptional musical entertainment!

A notification letter giving information on the outcome of the test will be sent week commencing 14th October 2019 by post to all applicants by each school to which they applied in time for the completion of the LA preference form.

This year the House Arts competition will be celebrated with evening performances on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd of October 2019 at 7.00pm in the school hall. Paget and Stafford House wilt perform on the Wednesday evening and Ferrers and Audley on the Thursday. Each House has been exploring the life and works of a Hollywood icon: each House creating their own narrative and paying tribute to this actor through the mediums of Drama, Dance, Music, technology and the production of a theatre programme. The cast is drawn from Years 7-13 and is being directed by a team of Senior Prefects. You are warmly invited to attend what promises to be a highly enjoyable evening. Tickets can be purchased through our online box office. Click below to purchace tickets https://yourboxoffice.co.uk/wolverhampton-girls-high-school/615-house-arts-2019 For the first week of ticket sales the limit for tickets for each family group is two due to the high demand for each evening. Numbers will then be assessed and additional seats released if available for families to purchase further tickets. The box office will open on Monday 23rd September from 4pm and tickets are £3. We look forward to seeing you there.