Waseley Hills High School

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8

Fizzy Friday returns today and every Friday in June!
Our 6th form Diversity committee will be selling cans of pop, sweets and pin badges for £1 each at break by the 6th form study room.

We are so proud of how Year 11 and 13 have been approaching their examinations with such resilience and determination. But exams can be tough.
Visit kooth.com for support, it’s free and aimed at young people.

We are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back to school tomorrow after a lovely week of sunshine!

There are lots of exciting and unmissable events this term, and we are kicking the term off with our Attendance Challenge, students will find out how to take part and what prizes are in store in their welcome back assemblies tomorrow

Every year our Chemistry A level students celebrate their atomic achievements by baking and sharing chemistry cakes! Mrs Eades is always so pleased to get her apron out to show her appreciation of the hard work seen by her students! Wishing them all the best in their exams!

Minecraft continues to be a highly popular platform for children, combining creativity, problem-solving and social interaction.

While the game can offer positive opportunities for learning and play, features such as public servers, multiplayer modes and in-game communication can create safeguarding challenges.

Our latest guide supports educators and parents in understanding these risks and helping children play more safely.

The guide explores:
• Public server communication and contact with unknown players
• Griefing, disruptive behaviour and online conflict
• In-game spending and subscription costs
• Addictive gameplay loops and balanced screen time
• Safer settings, private servers and suitable game modes

With clear, practical advice, the guide helps adults set boundaries, encourage safer choices and support responsible Minecraft use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/54tfx

Year 10 food students showing incredible skills with trifle making this week! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Beau, Year 7, proudly presenting his impressive drawing of a rhino today! Well done Beau

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week – Pocket Guide 💚
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing this Herefordshire and Worcestershire Mental Health Pocket Guide, which brings together useful mental health support and signposting in one simple place.
The pocket guide is:
📱 Available as a digital guide you can save on your phone - click the link to open
🖨️ Printable if you’d like a hard copy to keep or share
Printed copies are also available free of charge - simply email the team and they can send supplies out to you:
📧 [email protected]
More info on the link here https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing/self-help-good-mental-health
A helpful resource for individuals, families, carers, and professionals alike 💚