SECONDARY & IBDP1 | January 10th, 2025

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"And now we welcome the New Year. Full of things that have never been."

― Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

Important Dates

  • LEADERSHIP AWARDS

    Last day to submit the application to the Scholarship Leadership Awards.
    January 13th
  • Meeting

    Zoom meeting with F3 parents.
    January 15th
  • WEBINAR

    What it Takes to Play at the Top Level of College Soccer
    January 15th
  • Lost and Found

    Parents can come to check what is lost
    January 16th
  • OrderEAT

    Zoom meeting regarding the new cafeteria app OrderEat
    January 16th
  • TWS

    School information session
    January 18th
  • DIALOGUE EVENING

    Dialogue Evening F1, In-Person 7:00 pm
    January 20th
  • DIALOGUE EVENING

    Dialogue Evening F2, In-Person 7:00 pm
    January 21st
  • RECYCLING

    Grupo Promesa Recycling Day
    January 28th
  • NO SCHOOL

    Staff Inset Day
    January 31st
  • NO SCHOOL

    Constitution Day
    February 3rd

Student Corner

TWS Scholarship Leadership Awards UPPER SECONDARY

Are you a student in Form 4 (Year 10), Form 5 (Year 11), or DP1 (Year 12)? Have you demonstrated excellence and leadership in academics, sports, community engagement and social responsibility or the arts? Do you want to leave a lasting impact on The Wingate School community? If yes, read on!

The Wingate School is pleased to announce six merit-based Scholarship Awards for Leadership for the academic year 2025-26. These awards are designed to celebrate applicants’ success and recognize your leadership in different arenas while inviting award recipients to develop and enrich our school culture. In addition to the financial award (which will be structured as a percentage discount on monthly fees), TWS Leadership Award recipients will enjoy an unprecedented opportunity to lead impactful initiatives and collaborate with school leadership to implement their proposals.

Applications are open to students who are currently in Form 4 (Year 10) or higher and who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas:

– Academic achievement

– Athletic performance and leadership

– Community engagement and social responsibility

– Cultural contributions (e.g., music, arts, drama)

Award recipients will be required to sign a commitment letter pledging exemplary behaviour and active engagement with/contribution to a positive school culture and environment.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A 300-350-word Personal Statement that describes your achievements in academics, sports, or cultural activities and highlights specific examples of your leadership attributes and their impact on your peers or the wider community.

2. A 1-2 page proposal outlining a concrete plan for how you will contribute to developing a positive school culture. Be specific about initiatives, programs, or activities you would initiate or support to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and school spirit.

3. Any supporting evidence of your accomplishments, including certificates, awards, or other recognitions and/or portfolios (for cultural or artistic achievements).

4. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or mentor attesting to the applicant’s leadership qualities.

Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on:

– The depth and impact of demonstrated achievements;

– Leadership attributes reflected in the student’s record; and,

– Feasibility and creativity of your proposed contributions to school culture.

In order to apply for the coming academic year (2025-26), please submit your application materials to Ms. Ximena Talayero via email (xtalayero@wingate.edu.mx) by Monday, January 13, 2025. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Mr. Vinay Jawahar, Head of Secondary, at vjawahar@wingate.edu.mx

We look forward to working with inspiring young leaders from within the Wingate School community. Step forward and leave a legacy!

What it Takes to Play at the Top Level of College Soccer SPECIAL WEBINAR POSTPONED- UPDATE 15/JAN: 1:30 PM

Dear parents:

In previous communications, we shared details about the webinar titled “What it Takes to Play at the Top Level of College Soccer”, which was scheduled to take place today. Unfortunately, this particular webinar has been postponed due to a personal matter involving the coach.

In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the following link where you can find all upcoming webinars hosted by FirstPointUSA: https://www.firstpointusa.com/resources/webinars-and-workshops/. Additionally, it’s worth checking out recordings of past webinars and keeping an eye out for future sessions.

As soon as we have a new date for this specific webinar, we will share the updated information with you through our usual channels. Thank you for your understanding.

December House Points

Newman is our December winner! Students belonging to the Newman House can come in their own clothes on Friday January 17th.

Fleming 227 points

Austen 244 points

Newman 475 points

Pankhurst 437 points

Parent/Student

F4 & F5 In-Person Parent/Student Workshop THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS AN ADOLESCENT HAS TO TAKE - MS. ELENA CASAS

It was a unique opportunity for us as parents to talk about important issues with our children such as decision-making, school,  friendships, peer pressure, addictions and tools to talk to our teenagers more efficiently.  Thank you, Ms Elena!

F3 Transition Meeting JANUARY 15TH, 2025. 7:30 PM

Ms. Brenda Bryant, our Key Stage 4 Coordinator, will host a meeting to explain to parents and students the 2-year IGCSE programme that students pursue in Forms 4 & 5. Learn more about programme design and benefits, subject offerings, assessment and how it prepares students in Upper Secondary for the demands of the IB Diploma Programme, university, and beyond!

Topic: Introduction to KS4/IGCSE for F3 students and parents
Time: Jan 15, 2025 07:30 PM Mexico City

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6024916787?omn=84574021602

Meeting ID: 602 491 6787

Dialogue Evening with F1 & F2 CONNECT WITH YOUR TEENAGER: 7:00 PM

A registration form will be sent via Algebraix to register your attendance; don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your teenager.

Place: Bosques de las Lomas, near Pabellon Bosques. Complete information will be sent via Algebraix.

F1: January 20th, 2025

F2: January 21st, 2025

Cultural Carnival 2025 February 22nd, 10:00 am

Cultural Carnival stands as The Wingate School’s pinnacle multicultural event, a resounding success crafted by the collective engagement of every student, staff member, and parent. Join us in ensuring its continued triumph!

Tickets available now!

COST:

(Prices per person)

$300 until January 31st

$350 from February 1st to 21st

$400 on the day of the event

*Children under 3 years old do not require a ticket

Don´t put this off until the last minute!

Tickets are ONLY available for purchase on Boletopolis

Press the botton above or click on the link: https://twsculturalcarnival2025.boletopolis.com

COST FOR TWS STUDENTS

The PTA will sell student tickets on Friday 17th, 24th, and 31st at Door 2 for $200 in cash. Tickets will not be sold at the school Reception.  Purchased tickets will be emailed to the student’s mother’s registered email address.

If you have any questions, please contact: ptacommunication@wingate.edu.mx

Sponsors Do you know of any sponsors, or are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the event?

If interested, please reach out to: ptacommunication@wingate.edu.mx

Admin Announcements

Pencil Case Contents

Please ensure your child has everything required by the school in their pencil case

Lost & Found OPEN TO PARENTS ON THURSDAY 16TH FROM 8.10AM TO 9.30AM

All items still in lost & found on January 31st will be donated.

OrderEAT COMING SOON TO THE CAFETERIA

The school cafeteria will now have an app called OrderEAT which will streamline the process of ordering hot lunches and snacks. Please download the app and register each of your children. 

To help you get familiar with the app, join us for a Zoom session on Thursday, January 16th at 8:00 PM. During this session, we will provide an explanation of the app’s features and functionality.

The new system will launch on Tuesday, February 4th.

ZOOM

Topic: OrderEAT meeting
Time: Jan 16, 2025 08:00 PM Mexico City
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5756933628?omn=85041089321

Meeting ID: 575 693 3628

What will happen with the tokens we already have?

School tokens can be used until Friday, January 31st.  Alternatively, you can bring the tokens to Reception, and they will be credited to your OrderEAT account as a balance. Please note that to process this, your child must already be registered in the app.

Character Corner

Donations THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Dear parents, 

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to help many disadvantaged communities this holiday season. All donations received were delivered to Camotepec Puebla, Santa Elena Tepanigia, and Ahuazotepec, located in the Sierra de Puebla. Special thanks to our parent committee responsible for the community donations. We would like to remind you that we accept all donations in good condition on recycling days.

Global Summer Camps 2025 DISCOVER OUR NEW SUMMER CAMPS

Hot Lunch Menu January 13th to January 16th

MONDAY

Hot Dog

Calabaza rellena

Ensalada mixta

Arroz con espinaca

Fruta

Plátanos con crema

TUESDAY

Carne asada

Soufflé de verduras

Champiñón al ajillo

Spaghetti al burro

Fruta

Agua de sabor

 

WEDNESDAY

Pescadillas

Tortilla española

Ensalada caprese

Macarrones

Fruta

Mazapán

THURSDAY

Lasaña de carne

Rajas con crema

Ensalada tropical

Zanahorias al romero

Fruta

Agua de sabor

Birthdays January 11th to january 17th

LIFE

AT TWS

The club’s new football field is nearly ready. TWS will have access to it. 

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