Community Bulletin
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Term 2
Included in the Bulletin -
Communication from Mrs May
Absence Phone Line information
Dates for your diary
INSET Days
Non-uniform days information
Parent Forum letter - Adam's Light (with form to attend)
Remembrance Sunday information
Crash into Christmas Concert School Choir
Friends of Willingdon Wreath Making Workshop information
Enrichment Clubs – Term 2 information
Know the Law - E-Scooters
WCS Counselling information
Inclusion Coffee Morning
CAPA First Response (supporting families) information
Thailand 2028 – a few spaces still available
House System update
Sparx Maths Champions
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu
Year 11 Communication
Year 11 – purchase of digital photo information
Year 10 Communication
Year 10 Work Experience letter – Mrs Rooney Absence
Year 9 Communication
Year 8 Communication
Year 7 Communication
Careers Spotlight
Community Posts
Term 1
Included in the Bulletin -
Communication from Mrs May
Absence Phone Line information
Dates for your diary
INSET Days
Pumpkin Carving competition information
Parent Forum letter - Adam's Light
Safer Survey from Sussex Police
Remembrance Sunday information
RHSE KS3 information
Reminder to parents regarding non-urgent messages to students
Attendance
Information from the PE department
European Day of Languages thank you
Crash Into Christmas Concert information
Illuminate Firework poster
Friends of Willingdon Wreath Making Workshop information
WCS Counselling information
House System update
Whole School Literacy
Year 11 Communication
Year 11 College Applications letter
Year 10 Communication
Year 9 Communication
Year 8 Communication
Year 7 Communication
Year 7 Natural History Museum trip reminder
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for Diary
INSET Days
WCS - Communication and response times
WCS - Communication and information
WCS – Report absence
Attendance
Illuminate Firework Extravaganza flyer
Friends Wreath Making Workshop
Enrichment Club, Term 1 information
Counselling – supporting your child at school
Foodbank vouchers information
The House System Update
KS3 Head Student Elections
Sparx Maths Champions
Whole School Literacy
Sports Hall of Fame
Canteen menu for the week
Create Music – auditions flyer
Message from Heads of Year 11
Message from Heads of Year 10
Message from Head of Year 9
Message from Heads of Year 8
Message from Head of Year 7
Willingdon Careers Spotlight section
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for Diary
INSET Days
Student expectations
Illuminate Firework Extravaganza flyer
Enrichment Club, Term 1 information
Friends Meeting and AGM information
Parking reminder
Counselling – supporting your child at school
The House System Update
Sparx Maths Champions
Whole School Literacy
Sports Hall of Fame
Canteen menu for the week
Create Music – auditions flyer
Message from Heads of Year 11
Message from Heads of Year 10
Message from Head of Year 9
Message from Heads of Year 8
Message from Head of Year 7
Willingdon Careers Spotlight section
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for Diary
INSET Days
Years 8-11 – school trip letter to Lille, France, Christmas Market
Sparx Maths Champions
Yr 11 BTEC Dancers workshop at Eastbourne College
Enrichment Club, Term 1 information
The House System Update
Let’s Dance Eastbourne auditions
Attendance
Whole School Literacy
Sports Hall of Fame
Canteen menu for the week
Message from Heads of Year 11
Message from Heads of Year 10
Message from Head of Year 9
Message from Heads of Year 8
Message from Head of Year 7
Letter to Year 7 parents and carers regarding WhatsApp
Willingdon Careers Spotlight section
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Letter from Josh Babarinde OBE re 70th Anniversary of Willingdon
Dates for Diary
Reminder – Sponsored Walk (with link to permissions form)
INSET Days
Message from ESCC Transport re changes to routes
Year 6 Open Evening – student ambassadors for tours – (with link to permissions form)
Introduction to new staff
Eastbourne Youth Radio flyer
The House System
Club information / link to our new enrichment clubs for Term 1
Attendance
Sparx Maths Champions
Whole School Literacy
Sports Hall of Fame
Canteen menu for the week
Years 9, 10 and 11 trip – A Midsummer Nights Dream performance – Eastbourne Bandstand letter
Message from Heads of Year 11
Message from Heads of Year 10
Message from Head of Year 9
Message from Heads of Year 8
Year 8 trip – London Science Museum (STEM Skills Fair) letter
Message from Heads of Year 7
Willingdon Careers Spotlight section
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for Diary
Introduction to new staff
Link to our new enrichment clubs for Term 1
Information regarding revision/study skills sessions for Year 10 & 11
The House System
WCS 70th Anniversary Afternoon Tea information
Sports Hall of Fame
Canteen menu for the week
Attendance
Flyer from ESCC – Helping your child with fears and worries
Message from Heads of Year 11
Year 11 Psychology – information on intervention sessions
Message from Heads of Year 10
Message from Head of Year 9
Message from Heads of Year 8
Message from Heads of Year 7
Year 7 trip to Natural History Museum and London Eye
Willingdon Careers Spotlight section
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin -
Communication from Mrs May
INSET Days for your diary
WCS 70th Anniversary Afternoon Tea information
Reminder - Free School Meals eligibility information
Equipment and uniform check
Information on private counselling service for students
Canteen menu for the week
Changes to bus services information
Bat Walk at the Seven Sisters flyer
Term 6
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Activity Day Reminders
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
INSET Days
Sporting Achievements – with link for Google form
School Games Gold Mark Award
Active Sussex Information
Eastbourne LitFest Flyer
ESCC Free School Meals eligibility reminder
Year 10 Girls Network Mentoring Programme achievement
European Movement dinner at the Hydro Hotel
National Awards – Certificate
Whole School Literacy
Private Counselling Service for Students
Uniform and Equipment Check
Phoenix Festival poster / raffle information
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Mock Interviews information
Year 9 communication
Work Experience reminder for our Year 9 students going to Year 10
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
Does your child speak another language?
Willingdon funding application information
Student Equipment 2026
INSET Days 2026/2027
Phoenix Festival poster / raffle information
Attendance
W7 Update
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication / GCSE Results Day
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
INSET Days 2026/2027
Languages option choices information
The Big Future – Children’s Commissioner information
Learn to Float information
HUGGG voucher information
Warm weather and PE lessons
Phoenix Festival poster / raffle information
Attendance
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 10 communication / Science teaching groups information / Yr 10 Work Exp Feedback
Year 9 communication / Thailand 2028 opportunity
Year 8 communication / Thailand 2028 opportunity
Year 7 communication
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
Warm weather and PE lessons information
My Health, My School Survey 2025/2026 (Years 7-10) – with link to survey
Link to government guidance – New rules to protect children online
Cycle Safety information
Friends of Willingdon Spectacular Circus School Fundraiser poster
Phoenix Festival poster
Phoenix Festival Raffle information
Parent Forum letter
UK Government info – changes to free school meal eligibility from Sept 26
Photography competition for our parents, carers and local community
Attendance
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Work Experience Feedback – with link
Year 9 communication
Year 10 Work Experience 2027 information letter
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
Activity Day instalments reminder
Parent Forum letter
KS3 English and Maths assessment information
UK Government info – changes to free school meal eligibility from Sept 26
Photography competition for our parents, carers and local community
Phoenix Festival poster and gauge of interest google form
Digital Futures Showcase article
Chamber of Commerce item
Attendance
Whole School Literacy
Friends of Willingdon Spectacular Circus School Fundraiser poster
Canteen Menu for the week
Reminder – Thailand information evening
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Results Day letter
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/-Zd4xtL24HE
Message of thanks from Lancing College
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
Pastoral Structure Update
Activity Day 2026 information – with up-to-date booklet
Thank a Teacher Day information
ESCC School Term and Holiday Dates 2026/2027
UK Government info – changes to free school meal eligibility from Sept 26
Tick Awareness Campaign information
Phoenix Festival Gauge of Interest Form
WCS Summer 2026 – Uniform Ordering Procedure
Morfa Bay information (Years 7, 8 & 9)
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition success
Whole School Literacy
Friends of Willingdon Spectacular Circus School Fundraiser poster
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication / Study Guides / Textbook donation request
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Work Experience photos
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Student Guides to purchase (GCSE English Language & Literature)
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Term 5
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/r-41pZkyMLY
Dates for your Diary (Term 6)
ESCC School Term and Holiday Dates
ESCC notice re HUGGG vouchers
ESCC Transition into Post-16 Guide
Children’s Commissioner information
Letter from House of Commons
Thailand opportunity information (Years 7, 8 & 9)
WCS Summer 2026 – Uniform Ordering Procedure
Attendance information
Whole School Literacy
Parent Tours (with link to attend)
Enrichment Club information
Friends of Willingdon Spectacular Circus School Fundraiser poster
Photography Competition information
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Psychology information
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Free Woodwind Taster Programme – Yr 7 students
Careers Page
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/v6r-NfhM-x8
Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Online Safety Update – Omoggle
Whole School Literacy
East Sussex Youth Voice Group – Elections 2026
School in Bag charity information
Parent Focus Group information
Parent Tours (with link to attend)
Photography Competition information
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Taster Days reminder
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Expedition information
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/akrh2NJP6YQ
Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Mental Health Awareness Week information
Parent Focus Group information
Wealden District bus service changes
Parent Tours (with link to attend)
Photography Competition information
Whole School Literacy
Attendance
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Prom Letter (emailed to parents, carers and students 6th May)
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Expedition information
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Included in the bulletin -
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/8-4i7U2auQ8
Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Message from Dept of Education – A landmark moment for every child in England
Parent Tours (with link to attend)
Photography Competition information
Non-uniform Day flyer
Mediation Plus information
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Work Experience letter from Mrs Rooney
Year 10 Taster Days at Seaford Head
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/Gg-dhYcbmQ4
Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Letter from East Sussex County Council – SEND Reforms
Parent Tours (with link to attend)
Activity Day 2026 information
Photography Competition information
Language Nut Competition information
Glow Wild 2026 (young artist competition) information
Non-uniform Day flyer
Enrichment Clubs information
Attendance update
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication + PDF from Year 11 Exam Information Evening
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication
Year 10 Taster Day information
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Theatre trip letter (June 2026) – only a few spaces left
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/5HudYXXH6ZM Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Parent Forum letter (with link to attend)
Parent Tours
Sussex Police – feedback on visit
New Wall Art
New planters from SuDs for Schools
Students performing at the Devonshire Park Theatre
Children’s Commissioner – Parent and carer guide
Childline information
Stagecoach feedback
Activity Day information
Attendance update
Enrichment Club information
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication – including GCSE exam timetable
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication – including mock exam timetable
Year 10 Work Experience reminder letter
Year 10 Taster Day information
Year 9 communication
Year 9 – Big Futures Show
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Theatre trip letter (June 2026)
Community Page
Term 4
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/uYxEuS-MmLg
Dates for your Diary (Term 5)
Activity Day Information (click here to view the booklet https://willingdonschool.org.uk/key-information/our-letters)
Timetable changes
Safety Tips
Parent/carer survey – with link
Friends of Willingdon flyer
Stagecoach information update – with new timetable
Attendance update
Enrichment Club information (click here to see the new clubs for term 5 https://willingdonschool.org.uk/learning/enrichment-programme)
Student Equipment reminder
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication – with Year 10 Mock Exams timetable
Year 10 Taster Day information
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh information
Year 9 – Big Futures Show
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/xC9ETlb9a5Q
Dates for your Diary (Term 4)
Information on our RSHE programme
Information from the Sussex Immunisation Service (Meningococcal in Kent)
Stagecoach information update – with new timetable
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 11 Yearbook 2026
Year 10 communication – with Year 10 Mock Exams timetable
Year 10 Work Experience Letter
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Community Page
Included in the bulletin -
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/9mjnutNogbE
Dates for your Diary (Term 4)
UnderWired Musical Theatre Club information – just fill in the registration form and turn up
Headlice alert
Whole School Literacy
The National Year of Reading 2026
Information on Reports and Parent Evenings
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Post-16 transport policy statements from East Sussex County Council
Year 11 Yearbook
Year 10 communication – with Year 10 Mock Exams timetable
D of E information
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Trip to the Imperial War Museum
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Careers Page
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/ns9gvn2Tv-E
Dates for your Diary (Term 4)
AI Parent Focus Group information
New: UnderWired Musical Theatre Club information – just fill in the registration form and turn up
NSPCC Phone Safety and Family Advice Line information
Young Carers Action Day
Attendance page
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 9 Trip to the Imperial War Museum
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Year 7 Trip to Hampton Court Palace
Careers Page
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May
TES School Awards 2026
Dates for your Diary (Term 4)
Doug – the school dog
Parent Forum information – YONDR Phone Pouch
Willingdon 7
International Students Feedback
School Allergy Aware poster
Whole School Literacy
Canteen Menu for the week
Thank you – from Raystede
Year 11 communication – with Grade-up intervention sessions timetable
Year 11 Yearbook information
Year 10 communication – with Year 10 Mock Exams timetable
Year 10 Careers Fair information
Year 10 Work Experience information
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Careers Page
Community Page
Term 3
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/W8Eyp4VdLWs
Miss Leonard is Retiring
Dates for your Diary (Term 4)
School Trips Calendar / Enrichment Clubs Term 4 information
Annie Jr Production Photos / Eileen’s Fundraiser for Wolo Foundation – with link
WCS – Parent Charter Agreement – with link to complete
Invitation to Parents – Parent Focus Group (AI Policy) – with Google form to attend
Attendance page
School Allergy Aware poster
Whole School Literacy
Parent/Carer Survey – with link
Parent Tours – with link to book
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication / Year 10 – Adams Light Workshop
Year 9 communication / Year 9 trip information to the Imperial War Museum in April
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Careers Page – Year 10 Careers Fair letter
Community Page
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/GMCqjsquhs8
Dates for your Diary (Term 3)
Willingdon Traitors – with photos
East Sussex County information
Attendance page – with video message from Mrs Holden (Attendance Manager) https://youtu.be/FGtCCc_ufRo
Non-uniform update - Children with Cancer donation
Student fundraising information
Enrichment Club information
Whole School Literacy
Coffee Morning information – with link to book
Parent Tours – with link to book
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Careers Page – Year 10 Careers Fair letter
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/TixCjakwZBs
Dates for your Diary (Term 3) – REMINDER – NON-UNIFORM DAY WEDNESDAY 4th FEB (WORLD CANCER DAY)
NEW PAGE - Attendance
Reminder – Information from Stagecoach re price changes
Message from the Department of Education
The Traitors – catch up and photos
Whole School Literacy
Coffee Mornings information – with link to book
Parent Tours – with link to book
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication / Belgium trip reminder
Year 7 communication
Annie Jr – School production poster
Careers Posts
Community Posts
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/91Cy8dt4lJ4
Dates for your Diary (Term 3)
The Traitors (Willingdon School) Release Schedule
Mental Health in Education Newsletter
Winter Wellness
Parentkind – Parent Guide to School Complaints
Morfa Bay trip letter (Years 8-10)
Whole School Literacy
Reminder - Parent Forum details – Suicide Prevention Talk (Adam’s Light)
Coffee Mornings information – with link to book
Parent Tours – with link to book
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication / REMINDER Student Leadership Applications deadline Tuesday 27th January.
Years 9 & 10 – information regarding visit from Peter Kammerling – son of Holocaust survivors
Year 9 communication
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
Annie Jr – School production poster
Friends of Willingdon meeting information
Friends of Willingdon Quiz Night – book you table via ParentPay or through friends@willingdonschool.org.uk.
Careers Posts
Community Posts
As promised, we are starting to use Padlet for the Community Bulletin from this week.
The best way to view the bulletin is click on the play button > on the right-hand side and view it as a slideshow. Another way is to move around the bulletin with the cursor and double click into notices and attachments to view them larger.
Included in the bulletin –
Communication from Mrs May – also via video link https://youtu.be/B4xfJHz9IxY
Dates for your Diary (Term 3)
Morfa Bay trip letter (Years 8-10)
Useful safeguarding links
Parent Forum details – Suicide Prevention Talk (Adam’s Light)
Whole School Literacy
School Production – Annie Jr poster
100% Attendance Day – rewards information
Coffee Mornings information – with link to book
Parent Tours – with link to book
East Sussex County Council bus fares information
Friends of Willingdon Quiz Night poster
Canteen Menu for the week
Year 11 communication
Year 10 communication / Student Leadership Application 2026 – with Google form
Year 9 communication / Year 9 Options Evening information
Year 8 communication
Year 7 communication
The Traitors - Willingdon Community School update
Friends of Willingdon meeting information