NOWER HILL NEWS OCTOBER 2026 From The Headteacher Dear Parents and Carers As we come to the end of a truly wonderful and busy half term, I want to take a moment to reflect on what an uplifting few weeks it has been here at Nower Hill. The energy, enthusiasm, and sense of community that fill our school each day continue to remind me what a great place to learn this is. This half term marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, a time filled with fresh ambitions, aspirations, and renewed purpose. It has been inspiring to see our students return eager to challenge themselves, set goals, and seize every opportunity that comes their way. This edition of the newsletter is packed full of examples of those ambitions being realised. The breadth of the Nower Hill curriculum is embodied in the rich array of opportunities that our proudly diverse and inclusive community embraces, both inside and outside the classroom. It has been another full and busy term, starting with a fantastic Open Week and another truly memorable Awards Evening, where we came together to celebrate the remarkable achievements, talent, and dedication of our incredible students. Congratulations once again to every student who received an award; we are so proud of all that you have accomplished.
UPCOMING EVENTS View online school calendar October 2026 26th – 3rd Nov Half Term November 2026 4th 1st Day of Term th 12 6th Form Open Evening 19th Year 7 Tutor – Parent/Carer Evening th 24 Year 10 Parent/Carer Evening (Students leave at 2.15pm)
We have also seen some brilliant sporting successes across the school, alongside innovative careers education, including practical mechanics sessions run by the AA for Year 7, an exciting hands-on experience that all of Year 7 will take part in by the end of the year. Furthermore, in this edition you will see our newly designed school values icons, created and brought to life by our students. This edition of the newsletter is filled with stories and highlights that capture the spirit of our school, our students’ hard work, creativity, and kindness shine through in everything they do. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. It is through our shared commitment that Nower Hill remains such a vibrant and inspiring place to learn. I wish all of our students and staff an enriching and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed for the second half of term.
Jo Skelhorne Headteacher Nower Hill High School
December 2026 11th Staff Winter Celebration (Students leave at 1.45pm) 18th Last day of term (Students leave at 12.15pm) 21st – 3rd Jan Christmas Holiday January 2027 4th Staff Planning Day (School closed to students) th 5 First Day of Spring Term
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Bringing Our Vision and Values to Life: Student-Designed Icons In previous editions of Nower Hill News, I shared our journey in shaping our renewed school vision, Creating Choice and Possibilities for All, and our five core values: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, Equity, and Kindness. This was the culmination of a thorough, twoyear consultation process spanning from September 2024 to July 2026, where we listened to staff, parents, governors, and, most importantly, our students.
While defining these values was a crucial milestone, our next goal was to make them tangible, memorable, and visible across our school environment. Today, I am delighted to introduce our brand-new Vision and Values Icons, visual symbols designed by students, chosen by students, and created to represent what Nower Hill stands for every day.
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Our five official Vision and Values icons - the design process Initially, we explored using photography to represent each value. However, through staff feedback and a study visit to Pinner Wood Primary School to explore how they established their own school values, we realised that photos could sometimes feel restrictive or hard to remember at a glance.
winner of a student led 'First Give' Citizenship poster competition also contributed a design idea. 2.
Student Design Leadership: A group of Year 13 Media, Graphics, and Art students took these raw concepts and turned them into professional draft designs. Erin Fern, Kavi Solanki and Hirunika Mudiyanselage (6th Form Class of 2026) led this design team.
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Student Selection: The draft designs were presented to our newly appointed Head Prefects and Deputy Head Prefects, who selected the winning concepts. Further valuable feedback was gathered during Headteacher’s Tea sessions with students from across the school.
We needed symbols that were clear, timeless, and universally recognisable, icons that every student could connect with immediately. To ensure these symbols genuinely reflected our community, we handed the creative process over to our students: 1.
Student Focus Groups & Ideas: Our Head Students ran dedicated focus groups with 6th Form students and selected younger year groups. Additionally, Key Stage 3 focus groups explored the definitions and sketched images that captured what each value meant to them. The
Design Development
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Meaning Behind the Icons Each icon carries a deep meaning directly connected to our students' reflections. Here is what they said:
Ambition
Equity
(The Mountain & Flag):
(The Jigsaw): Highlights that every individual is unique. Our differences fit together to build an inclusive community where everyone thrives.
The flag at the peak shows that we aim high and believe in our ability to reach our goals.
Commitment
Kindness
(The Trophy):
(The Heart & Hands):
Showing our school crest on the trophy that is being held up high symbolises hard work, pride in our conduct, and dedication to our goals and our school community.
Captures empathy, care, and mutual respect, reminding us that how we treat one another matters most.
Creativity (The Lightbulb & Stars): Represents thinking differently, curiosity, imagination, and the joy of discovery.
Before finalising the designs, we conducted a few important checks. Following specialist feedback from our Diversity Coordinator, we refined the Equity icon from a traditional scale to the jigsaw concept, placing stronger emphasis on celebrating diversity and inclusion. Senior leadership made final reviews to ensure colour harmony with our school brand and alignment with the two-year consultation process.
These icons are not just artwork, they represent the lived culture of Nower Hill. Going forward, parents and carers can expect to see our vision statement and these icons appearing across school communications, certificates, website updates, display boards, and daily student activities. We are piloting these icons for this year and taking feedback from students and the community. Thank you once again to every student, staff member, parent, and governor who contributed to this twoyear journey. Together, we are building a visual identity that belongs to all of us and will guide future generations of Nower Hill students. Ms Skelhorne
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Nower Hill High School Open Week 2026 Monday 21st September – Friday 25th September 2026
We held our Open Week earlier this term and were delighted to welcome nearly 1,300 visitors across the four days, more than last year. Our students were truly impressive, with more than 250 student leaders from Years 7, 11, and the 6th Form supporting the event each morning. From tour guides, to our Glee Choir performing daily, to talented pianists opening the event, their contributions were outstanding. Of course, our greatest advocates are our current families, who generously share their children’s experiences with friends and relatives. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Applications for our September 2027 intake are open and prospective families can fill out the application through their local authority website. The deadline for applications is 31st October 2026. Mr Suthesh
Feedback from visitors to the school… “The people are really the biggest asset here at the school!” “Really appreciate the warmth and great vibe that the school has” “Very impressed with choices the school has to offer and the positive attitude of all the students” “I am an ex-pupil, the school is on a completely different level. Was so impressed! My daughter is excited to start here”
“Very impressed with the school and amazed at how high performing it is. Best part is the happy students”
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Nower Hill House System This term we were delighted to appoint 12 House Captains to our House leadership team after a tough selection process. The newly appointed Year 12 students will join our Year 13 Heads of House in leading Bannister, King, Gandhi, Franklin, Nightingale and Shabazz in more than 10 competitions across the year, including House Talent, Nower Hill Masterchef and Sports Day. Our House Leaders have already led House Assemblies to the 350 students and staff in their Houses, which included a video montage of our Houses competing at Sports Day in July. Our House leaders have also supported the first House competition of the year, the Great Humanities Quiz, and we wish all our Houses the very best of luck for the rest of the year!
Gandhi
11,284
Shabazz
12,305
King
11,620
Franklin
12,018
Nightingale 12,204 Bannister
Mr Ford
Bannister
Franklin
Gandhi
Head of House
Zubair Bilal
Raghav Kukreja
Ana Ungureanu
House Captain
Prem Patel
Gracie Lewis
Monique Chumber
House Captain
Rhea Pawar
Zayne Omar-Nur
Cara Samuels
House Captain
Yahvi Chudasama
Arjun Patel
Finn Hammond
King
Nightingale
Shabazz
Head of House
Shaya Chavda
Khiya Pindoria
Shreeya Rajdev
House Captain
Liam Anderson
Wren Whiting
Nya Jones
House Captain
Delisha Mehta
Hussain Khan
Shiven Patel
House Captain
Aarya Auti
Alfie Lee
Kayden Smith
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House Competitions 2026-27
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The Great Humanities Quiz!
Thursday 22nd October
SES’s Global Trading Competition
Thursday 19th November
Nower Hill’s Got Talent!
Friday 20th November
House Science Competition House Masterchef Competition
6th Form Charities Week 2027
Friday 15th January
Wednesday 27th January
W/C: Monday 1st March
More competitions will be added throughout the year…
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House Assemblies Last week saw our first House Assemblies of the year take place, led by our Year 13 Heads of Houses and their Year 12 House Captains. These assemblies provided a fantastic opportunity for students to come together as a house community, reflect on our new school values and celebrate the traditions that make each house unique. Students revisited the history of their house, discovering more about its identity and the sense of pride and belonging that brings everyone together. There was also a chance to look back on some of the highlights and memorable moments from last year’s Sports Day, celebrating the teamwork, determination and house spirit shown by students across the school. These memories served as a reminder of the importance of supporting one another, embracing challenges and taking pride in representing our houses. Looking ahead, the assemblies also introduced the exciting range of house competitions planned for the year ahead. From sporting challenges to opportunities to showcase creativity, talent and teamwork, there will be plenty of chances for students to get involved, earn house points and make a difference to their house’s success. With a renewed focus on our school values and plenty to look forward to, we can’t wait to see the enthusiasm, participation and friendly house competition that the year ahead will bring! Mr Ford
School Council
We are delighted to have appointed 120 members of the Nower Hill School Council for 2026-27. Every half term, each Form will send 2 representatives to a School Council meeting, chaired by Mr Ford, Associate Assistant Headteacher, and supported by Year 11 Prefects, so that students can have their say on the key issues affecting the school. Last year, the School Council played a key role in planning Diversity and Culture Week, our End of Year Celebration Events, and played a key role in the consultation on our school values. This year the School Council will undertake more work on agreeing new school values, as well as making improvements to students’ experiences in lessons, at break and during lunch. We are due to have our first meeting after the half term break. Mr Ford
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Year 7 -10 Awards Evening Academic Year 2025-26
Nower Hill High School celebrated the achievements of its Year 7–10 students at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 15th October. The event recognised students for their hard work, dedication and success across a range of subjects, highlighting the progress they have made throughout the last academic year. It was a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the effort and commitment students have shown in their studies and school life. The ceremony celebrated not only academic excellence but also the determination, perseverance and positive attitudes that help students succeed. It was a proud occasion for students and staff, bringing the school community together to recognise the achievements of pupils across all four year groups. The awards also encouraged students to continue challenging themselves, setting new goals and making the most of the opportunities available to them at Nower Hill. A special highlight of the ceremony was the introduction of the new Value Awards, which celebrate students who embody Nower Hill High School’s new school values. Five students received an award, with each recognised for their outstanding dedication to one of the values. These awards highlighted the importance of demonstrating the school’s values through everyday actions, positive attitudes and interactions with others, encouraging all students to put these principles into practice. Congratulations to all the students who received awards! Their achievements reflect the hard work they have put in and serve as an inspiration to others across the school. The ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the talent, ambition and potential of Nower Hill High School's students. Mr Ford
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Future First Workshops Year 7 and 8 On Tuesday 6th October, Future First came to Nower Hill to deliver workshops to some of our Year 7 and 8 students. Our team of Year 8 mentors supported our Year 7 students through a series of activities which were designed to help them overcome any challenges they might encounter this year. The students learned more about the world of work and what they can do to prepare for different careers in the future. It was lovely to see the students engaging and supporting each other through the activities and discussions during the day. Mr Suthesh
6th Form Level 3 Extended Project Qualification Presentations The main hall was brought to life once more with successful Year 13 EPQ presentations on the afternoon of 17th September 2026. It was fantastic to see such a wonderful array of topics being discussed around the room and the pride on the students' faces as they delivered their presentations to a live audience was so lovely to see. Their peers along with staff and parents/carers left the hall truly inspired. A huge well done to all EPQ students; we are very proud of you all. Ms Azam
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Celebrating Black History Month All year groups have taken part in assemblies on Black History Month, while 6th Form students have explored the topic through lessons within their PSE curriculum. Students were informed of a recent survey of the British public, which revealed that more than half (53%) could not recall any Black British historical figures, while only 7% could name more than four. The assemblies have focused on raising awareness of the significant contributions Black people have made across a wide range of fields in the UK, celebrating their achievements and highlighting their important place in British history. Ms Chaudhry Thank you to our 6th Form Diversity Committee, Zaynab Kidwai, Meliyah Phylactou, Arushi Jasani, and our School Diversity Leaders, Lucas Morrow, 10SH, Khadija Abdulla 10SH , Lois Onalundula 10GH , Zayn Tang 9KH, Khadija Ibrahim 9SN for helping with the delivery of these assemblies. Students have also supported with a lunchtime activity in the hall to celebrate Black History Month.
In lessons students have been investigating Black excellence in their curriculum areas, thank you too Elaine Huggett for sharing resources and creating a display linked to Black History Month.
Black History Month Theme: Honouring our Communities Unseen Contributions
Legacy & Resilience
Across Britain, there are individuals whose contributions are part of everyday life, yet too often go unseen. Volunteers, teachers, nurses, carers, and community leaders who bring people together without expectation.
From early Black presence in Britain to the Windrush generation and beyond, community has been central to resilience, progress and identity. This legacy continues through consistent, everyday contributions.
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Making Contributions Visible Spotlight on inspiration Black Leaders "Honouring Our Communities" asks us to consider whose work we value, "These are the people who help to hold our communities together. Their work may not always be recorded, but it is felt." Ignatius Sancho, born enslaved, became the first black man known to vote in Britain, a remarkable act when slavery was still legal.
Dame Dr Maggie Aderin is a prominent British space scientist, science communicator, and Chancellor of the University of Leicester. She is widely recognized for co-presenting the BBC's The Sky at Night. she has engineered landmine detectors, missile warning systems, and optical equipment for major space programs
Mary Seacole used her own money to set up the British Hotel, where she treated soldiers fighting in the Crimean war. Her courage and compassion made her beloved by the troops and today, she’s remembered as one of Britain’s pioneering black women.
Claudia Jones a journalist and anti-racist activist who brought people together in what was to become the first ever UK Caribbean carnival in 1959.
In 1963, The Bristol Omnibus Company refused to employ Black or Asian bus drivers - known as the colour bar. Roy Hackett and several others organised and led a four-month boycott that overturned the ban. Inspiring campaigns led to the Race Relations Act of 1965, the UK’s first law making racial discrimination illegal in the UK for the first time.
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Year 7 PRE – Exploring Worldviews Well done to Year 7 students who have produced excellent homework projects exploring and expressing their worldviews! Work featured by Genevieve Akomean, Vian Nandha, Kiran Mistry, Shya Mistry, Xavier Laroiya & Kiyan Radia. Mr Jones
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Year 8 Well done to Shaan Dahya, Aliza Kassam & Evelyn Johnson for producing such excellent posters on some key figures in the history of protest! These help students answer our primary question in the first term of Autumn: Are religious beliefs on non-violence the best way to campaign for change? Mr Jones
PRE and Protest
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Year 8 Geography Down to the River This half term, our Year 8 students were challenged to research two rivers of their choice and present their findings in an informative poster, applying the geographical vocabulary, skills and knowledge developed in class. Their work demonstrated a strong understanding of key river processes, including erosion, transportation and deposition, and explored how river landscapes change from source to mouth. Students also investigated the formation of distinctive river landforms, including waterfalls, meanders and oxbow lakes.
We are delighted that 10 of our Year 8 students have had their posters submitted to the Royal Geographical Society Young Geographer of the Year competition. Congratulations to these students for producing such outstanding work and demonstrating their enthusiasm for geography beyond the classroom! And a further congratulations to our runners up, please see their wonderful work. Ms Trivedi Kyan Norris 8GN, Zachary Butt 8BN, Kavya Raokhande 8FH, Nia Vaidya 8NN, Arya Joshi 8NN
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Year 11: New Scientist Live Reward Trip Celebrating Success To celebrate their outstanding achievements in science last year, selected Year 11 students were rewarded with an exciting trip to New Scientist Live. The exhibition provided a fantastic opportunity to explore wonders of science through interactive exhibits and inspiring demonstrations. It was a wonderful way to recognise their hard work and dedication while encouraging their continued curiosity and enthusiasm for science. Ms Tshibola
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Senior Maths Challenge Going Above and Beyond: Dedication on Display at the Senior Maths Challenge!
On Wednesday 7th October, while the rest of the school's students enjoyed a day off due to the staff training day, a dedicated group of 70 ambitious mathematicians came into school specifically to put their problem-solving skills to the test in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, an international maths challenge. Aimed at students in Year 13 and below, this prestigious 90-minute competition challenged participants with 22 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions. Plus, new for 2026, the challenge introduced a novel format for its final three questions—requiring precise three-digit answers from 000 to 999 rather than multiple-choice options! Designed to stretch mathematical reasoning and encourage creative thinking, the problems offered a stimulating experience for both beginners and seasoned problem-solvers alike. Commencing at 9am in the Gym, students tackled complex logic and analytical tasks that went far beyond the standard curriculum. Huge congratulations to every student who chose to spend their day off pursuing mathematical excellence. Your initiative, curiosity, and determination are truly inspiring! Mrs Maisuria
Paul Hannaford Assembly
Year 7 and Year 10 students attended a thought-provoking assembly delivered by Paul Hannaford. With our Year 7s, Paul drew in on his own lived experiences, sharing an account of the dangers of drug addiction and the impact substance misuse can have on family relationships, physical and mental health. With our Year 10s, Paul shared the impact of knife crime and the long-term consequences it can have on individuals and their futures. The session highlighted the importance of making positive choices and understanding how our decisions today can shape our lives tomorrow. The assemblies encouraged students to reflect on the importance of making positive choices and seeking support when needed. The session provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop their understanding of the consequences of addiction and the importance of resilience, wellbeing, and informed decision-making. Joel Suthesh and Fiona Ward Assistant Headteachers
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Jack Petchey Workshops On the 19th and 21st of October, the Jack Petchey foundation visited our school and conducted two workshops on public speaking and speech writing. Just under sixty students were given the opportunity to hone their public speaking and speech writing skills. After all of the students delivered their speeches, which were judged on content, delivery and structure; six students were selected as assembly finalists which means they are now through to the next stage of the competition. A huge congratulations to our assembly finalists and a massive well done to our numerous highly commended students. The English Faculty is delighted with the effort and confidence that Year 10 put into the construction and delivery of their speeches on both days with some fantastic topics; female empowerment, unconscious bias, confidence, luck vs actions and many more!
Miss George Michaels
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AA Employer visit
This week 2 Year 7 classes had the amazing opportunity to gain some practical mechanic skills when 3 AA roadside patrol officers visited school with 2 AA vans and a car. One of the patrol officers is a former student of Nower Hill and together with his colleagues, happily passed on his practical knowledge of safely removing and replacing tyres and also checking tyre pressure.
The students were excited to have a go themselves under supervision and asked lots of questions. The patrol officers will be revisiting the school this year so all Year 7 students will be able to learn basic mechanics. Ms Murray
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Sports News Year 7 Football Tournament
Year 8 Basketball Tournament
On Wednesday 14th September, the Year 7 football team played in their first tournament of the Harrow Borough Cup, with the aim of deciding the rankings for the knockout stages. Nower Hill were placed in Group 3, alongside Park High School and Whitefriars School. The team started the tournament against Park High School and won the game 2-0. It was a great first game, with some fantastic football and excellent teamwork. The next game was against Whitefriars School, and it was another strong performance, with a 2-0 win. The team came top of the group, which put them into the top group with Pinner High School and Salvatorian College. The team then took on Salvatorian College, with the game being intense and physical. The game ended 0-0, with some excellent defensive work and great teamwork throughout.
In the final game, the team played against Pinner High School. Unfortunately, they lost the game 2-1, but showed great effort and determination throughout the tournament. Well done to our 6th Form coaches, Mustafa, Nero and Tate, who were excellent throughout and gave plenty of encouragement to the team. Congratulations to Clayton, Aaryan, Zebedde, Edward, Teyo, Sammy, Hayden, Yusuf and Rahul, as well as Conrad, who was named Player of the Tournament for Nower Hill. We look forward to our next game! Mr Simmonette
On Tuesday 6th October, the Year 8 Basketball Team played in their first tournament of the Harrow Borough Cup, with the aim of deciding the rankings for the knockout stages. Nower Hill were placed in Group 1, alongside Canons High School and Whitmore High School. Their first game was against Canons High School, a rematch of last year’s final. Unfortunately, the team lost the game 4-2; however, showed great effort and teamwork throughout the game. The next game was against Whitmore High School, where the team won 6-4, with some excellent shooting. After coming second in the group, the team faced Salvatorian College, who also came second in their group, to decide who would finish in 3rd or 4th place. The match itself was excellent, with both teams attacking and Nower Hill playing well as a team. Unfortunately, the team lost the game 6-4, but there were plenty of positives to take from the tournament. Well done to Isaac, Aarav, Carina, Ashrith, Ben, Dhyan, Vincci and Jayvyn for their great performances. We look forward to our next game! Mr Simmonette
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Sporting Excellence Sanaya Anand 9NH Upon our return to school for the new academic year, we were thrilled to receive an email celebrating the sporting success of one of our students! We are incredibly proud to share that Sanaya Anand (9NH) has been selected to represent England at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Glasgow this November! She has been dedicated to the sport of karate since the age of six and trains numerous times each week. This incredible opportunity is a true reflection of her commitment, determination and hard work, and is a fantastic achievement! We are so excited to watch her journey unfold and look forward to supporting and cheering her on as she represents England at the Championships. We wish her the very best of luck and are incredibly proud of all that she has achieved! Ms Genower
Year 10 Football On Wednesday 21st October, the Year 10 boys' football team made the long journey down to Hounslow to begin their Middlesex Cup campaign against the Heathland School. The team started strongly and were 3-1 up at half-time, with a brilliant free kick from Daniel scoring the standout goal. Nower Hill had dominated the game, despite some injuries and missing players. This continued into the second half, where Nower Hill extended their lead to 4-1. With 4-1 as the final score, Nower Hill were undeniably the deserving winners and progress to the next round, hoping to go further in the competition than last year. Mr Hughes
Year 11 Football Having won the league last year, the Year 11 boys' football team were keen to start strongly in the defence of their title. The first game of the season was against Whitefriars School on Tuesday 21st October. Nower Hill showed why they were champions as they outclassed the opposing team in every aspect of the game. The boys dominated the game throughout and won convincingly 5-2 Mr Hughes
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Student Wellbeing Remember, there is always someone at school that students can reach out to. Students can access the Student Wellbeing Page using their Google Account. A reminder that if parents/ carers need any support, you can access a range of resources on our school website
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Local October Half Term Events Young Harrow Foundation Home page
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Work Experience YEAR 10
YEAR 12
Are you able to offer one of our Year 10 students a work placement?
Are you able to offer one of our 6th Form students a work placement?
Year 10 go on work experience from Monday 26th April – Friday 30th April 2027.
Year 12 go on work experience from Monday 21st June – Friday 25th June 2027.
The placements will help our students understand the world of work, develop skills and help to motivate them at school.
The placements will be linked to the degree course or apprenticeship they wish to study at University.
If you are able to offer a Nower Hill student an opportunity to work in a professional working environment, please contact Mrs Doshi at careers@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk or on 0208 863 0877
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