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• Tuesday 4 June 2024 Celebrating Women in Wymondham On Friday the 24th of May the Feminist Society spent the day putting up handmade plaques around Wymondham.
• Monday 25 March 2024 R.P.E Department - Visiting Speakers - FOCUS ON CHRISTIANITY As part of the R.P.E department’s drive to promote a greater understanding of religion throughout the school, we were delighted to invite in pastors Graham and Ben, from Wymondham’s Hope Church.
• Wednesday 6 December 2023 R.P.E DEPARTMENT - Visiting speaker - FOCUS ON BUDDHISM R.P.E DEPARTMENT – Visiting speaker – FOCUS ON BUDDHISM
• Monday 20 November 2023 Wymondham High Academy Community Allotment On Wednesday 15th November, WHACA (Wymondham High Academy Community Allotment) had their third visit from Matt Willer and the Papillon Project. The allotment is coming on brilliantly, now with a clearly marked out border in the form of a pallet fence that the group has made and painted. We have 2 large rainbow beds around the edge, 3 large beds in the middle and three new smaller raised beds. We also have tractor tyre beds and have used some old filing cabinets for further planters. We have enjoyed learning how to use recycled materials to help create the space, whilst helping the environment.
• Monday 16 October 2023 My DofE Story by Hannah ‘I don't think I could ever have imagined how far I'd come with the DofE when I signed up for Bronze almost 4 years ago. There was a time I didn't know that I'd even complete Bronze, and a time I thought we might be lost in the mountains of Scotland forever on expedition! But I've been so incredibly lucky and, with the support and encouragement every step of the way from Mr Michie and the DofE volunteers, I've gone from a girl who never spoke to anyone at school to a UK Youth Ambassador sharing my opinions with UK politicians, international emerging leaders and even royalty; not only that but they're listening!
• Friday 6 October 2023 Visiting speaker - FOCUS ON JUDAISM R.P.E DEPARTMENT –Visiting speaker – FOCUS ON JUDAISM
• Friday 22 July 2022 Carnegie Awards Trip
• Monday 18 July 2022 Enrich learning trust celebrates our LGBT+ Community
• Friday 8 July 2022 Year 7 Experience The Peasant's Revolt The year 1381 embodied many a trial and tribulation for the peoples of Wymondham, as it was the year of the Peasant’s Revolt. A great debate ensued within the peoples of the small market town over whether to join Geoffrey Lister in his local revolt in North Walsham or to stay loyal to the King, Richard II, trusting in the word of Henry le Dispenser, the Bishop of Norwich. Our year 7’s had to decipher which of these individuals they would join via their previous knowledge on the Poll tax and the information of a group of pilgrims staying at the Abbey before embarking to Walsingham. Over the two days of the trip, the year 7s questioned locals of the town, a storyteller, draper, soldier, musician, gunner, builder, jester, falconer and archer.
• Friday 24 June 2022 Year 7 students explore the coastline Last week, year 7 students went on a Geography field trip to Cley in Norfolk to learn more about coastal habitats, features, and process. They also went on a boat trip to Blakeney Point, with Beans Boats where they saw seal colonies in their natural environment. With perfect weather all three days and excellent behaviour students embraced learning in the outdoor environment.
• Friday 27 May 2022 WHA Celebrate The Queen's Jubilee With A Whole School Picnic Students and staff enjoyed a whole school picnic on the field during the afternoon of 27th May 2022, in order to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
• Friday 22 April 2022 Black Knight Historical On April 22nd 2022, the incredible Ian and Molly from Black Knight Historical set up their replicas of Medieval weaponry and clothes for the A Level History students (and a few extra sixth formers who were equally fascinated!) to test out. With three hour-long sessions, it was a brilliant chance to bring the world of the Wars of the Roses (along with Game of Thrones) to life, and gain an insight into the colours, materials, and battle protection of the period.
• Monday 28 March 2022 La Casa de Bernarda Alba Trip After spending weeks in class reading through Lorca’s work, it was fascinating to see La Casa de Bernarda Alba come to life. The intimate stage at the Cervantes Theatre meant that it felt as though we truly were confined within the walls of the house with the family, trapped with the women who were desperate to escape. Seeing the play helped to enhance our understanding of not only the plot, but also how Lorca portrays some of his more socialist ideas through his work. Once the play was over, we headed to Meson Don Felipe, where we shared a meal of authentic Spanish tapas. Voicing our thoughts on the play and our trip so far, we experienced everything from Manchegan cheese to octopus. After a series of unfortunate events on the London Underground, we decided to walk the rest of the way to King’s Cross Station, under the lights of a city bursting with life. Finally, we were on the train back home, laden with overpriced water bottles and enriched minds.
• Friday 18 March 2022 Red Nose Day Bake Sale
• Monday 14 March 2022 Wymondham Geographer's Visit Cranedale Centre The time spent by the Year 12 Geographers at the Cranedale Centre was the perfect way to spend our first trip back after Covid. With only two classes going, everybody merged together and really got to know each other well. The Cranedale staff were incredibly welcoming, informative, sociable and just overarchingly great people.
• Friday 4 March 2022 School Playing field Awash With Colour And Effort
• Thursday 3 March 2022 No Big Deal! On 2nd March we hosted an interactive and immersive performance from Reflex Theatre group – a Norwich based theatre group who specialise in improvisation.
• Thursday 10 February 2022 Football Win For Year 8 We had a great game over at Neatherd last night winning 2-1.
• Tuesday 25 January 2022 Football Win Our year 9 girls football team beat Hethersett 7-0 yesterday in a home friendly game. The girls performed well, - passing the ball well and defending solidly as a team.
• Thursday 13 January 2022 Wymondham High Students Compete In The Junior NBA
• Tuesday 14 December 2021 Wymondham High Charity Christmas Song
• Friday 10 December 2021 Girl's County Cup Football County Cup Football Update - Girl's Team
• Tuesday 30 November 2021 Year 7 Athletics Debut Wymondham High Academy were proud to take 11 students to the South Norfolk School Sport Partnership Athletics competition.
• Wednesday 24 November 2021 Girl's Football Development Excels The thumbnail has been assigned to the news item, and for convenience also added to the body here:
• Thursday 11 November 2021 Staff And Students Observe A Two Minute Silence Staff, Students and Visitors observed a two minute silence today to pay their respects and remember those who have fought for our country and lost their lives. They reflected on the bravey of our armed forces and the families who have lost their loved ones.
• Thursday 4 November 2021 Football Glory
• Wednesday 13 October 2021 New Toilet Block We are very excited to be able to open our new toilets in the North building next week.These toilets mirror the design taken by many high schools.The toilets have an open plan design, with individual gender specific private cubicles and communal sink area.Research has shown that this design improves safety within schools as toilet areas can be monitored more easily and can reduce the potential for bullying without compromising privacy.
• Friday 1 October 2021 Rugby Glory After Two Years Of Restrictions Wymondham High Academy entered two rugby teams into the Norfolk Emerging Schools Under 14 rugby tournament on Tuesday the 28th September. Having not played rugby for two years it was great to see so many pupils attending training during the last two weeks. We decided that due to the depth in strength, to take two teams that would be able to compete, to North Walsham Rugby Club to take part in the tournament. This proved to be true.
• Friday 1 October 2021 Year 8 Football Team Win First Match Of The Season This week saw our Year 8 footballer team win 9 - 1 lagainst Wayland High School in the school's first fixture since the pandemic. The game was full of excitment and it was great to have the team back on the pitch after covid restricted fixtures last season.
• Thursday 23 September 2021 Wymondham High Science Teacher Will Run The Loch Ness Marathon Mr Catchpole is running for the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital

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