Highfields School Newsletter Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter
2019-20
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Our newsletter aims to keep parents and carers up to date with school news, activities and key information throughout the year. If you have any feedback on or suggestions for the newsletter, please send your comments via email to newsletter@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Don’t forget to visit our website (www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk) for more news and information. Thank you for taking the time to read our news.
A Marsh Headteacher
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter
Contents: Message from the headteacher .................................................................. 3 Student Bulletin ......................................................................................... 4 Parent/Carer Notices.................................................................................. 5
Polite request – dropping off and collecting students ............................................ 5
Careers evening – 14 November 2019 ................................................................. 5
Dates for your diary ........................................................................................... 6
Sports Leaders News ................................................................................. 7 Sports Update ......................................................................................... 10
School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 ........................... 11
School clubs and extra-curricular activities ................................................ 13 School club notice board .......................................................................... 15 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ................................................... 16
Careers/Employability help ................................................................................ 16
Resources ........................................................................................................ 16
Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize................................................ 16
Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ................................................... 16
Careers interviews ............................................................................................ 17
Community Events................................................................................... 20 School Meals ........................................................................................... 21 Highfields School Uniform Code ................................................................ 23 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 .............................................. 25 Highfields School Contact details .............................................................. 26 Key Staff for 2019-20 .............................................................................. 28 Key Dates ............................................................................................... 29
Disclaimer: Highfields School is not responsible for the quality of products or organisations publicised through articles or advertisements in the school newsletter.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Message from the headteacher I’m trying to look on the bright side this week. Staff (and the community) took a significant knock when they learned that Phil Hurst had died aged 58 early on Friday. Mr Hurst was at Highfields from its inception on Lumsdale site 37 years ago and touched many lives both in school and as part of the cricket club at Darley Dale. I will write to you imminently about arrangements for the funeral; I trust that you will understand the level of grief and sadness amongst our staff team and therefore support my efforts to help them attend the funeral next Friday. The busy early part of the week meant that I was unable to get to Lea Green and Y7 activity days. We did, however, have senior leaders in attendance and they and year 7 students I have since spoken to said it was ‘brilliant’. In lessons I again saw a huge range of learning. I’ve asked particularly to work with our science department this year and so I really look forward each week to getting into a range of science lessons. What interests me most (in all lessons, not just science) is students’ contextual understanding of the stuff they’re learning. It used to be the case that if you asked a student why they were learning something they would point at the teacher and say, ‘because she told me to’. But I’m hoping more and more that Highfields students are able to understand why they would want to explain in a bit more detail the world around them. For example, when I came across a student peering down a microscope the other day, it transpired after a few seconds of discussion that the point of the lesson was to understand the difference between plant and animal cells. The student let me look at some onion cells and briefly pointed out the differences. I asked why we would need to know that and he fairly quickly suggested that medical science for one depended on understanding cells and their structure. Anyway, I thought it was interesting. So both the mood and the weather have been a little sombre this week. One of the great things which I understand Mr Hurst typified was the resilience and resolve of our community to pull together and bounce back when we encounter setbacks. I know this will be the case next week. Have a nice weekend. A Marsh Headteacher
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Student Bulletin
Week commencing Monday 30 September: Y11 Computer Science students NEA (in lessons) from 1.10.19-25.10.19
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly Y11 computer science students - Computational thinking (Escape Room)
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly
Friday School closed to year 9 and year 10 students only
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Parent/Carer Notices
Polite request – dropping off and collecting students We have received a complaint from the Rees Partnership based at Lumsdale as there is an increasing problem with parents/carers using their car park as a drop off and pick up point. We have been asked to remind parents/carers that the Rees Partnership car park is private property and should not be used to drop off/collect students. We are always keen to be good neighbours and to protect the safety of all pedestrians and road users. We ask that parents/carers exercise care and consideration during busy times and take care not to block driveways, use private car parks of local businesses or enter/park in the school car park allocated for staff, visitors and buses unless express permission has been given from the school. If parents/carers require access to the school site based on physical need, please write to the appropriate member of staff below to request permission:
Starkholmes (lower school site) - Mr Rodgers, Associate Assistant Headteacher Lumsdale (upper school site) – Mr Hodkin, Assistant Headteacher/SENCO
Thank you for your co-operation.
Careers evening – 14 November 2019 We are delighted to invite you to attend our careers evening at Highfields upper school site on Thursday 14 November 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. The evening will be attended by further education colleges, higher education institutions, training providers and local business. This will be in the form of information stands giving you the opportunity to talk to a number of professionals and representatives from a range of organisations. This promises to be a great evening and a fantastic opportunity to find out more first-hand what is available post-16 whether it is apprenticeships, traineeships, further education or higher education courses. We would like to ask if there are parents/carers who would like to take part to promote their own business? If so, please contact Mrs Giles for further information on the main school number (01629 581888).
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Dates for your diary
PTFA Annual General Meeting – 9 October 2019 We would like to invite all parents/carers, teachers and friends of Highfields School to the Annual General Meeting of the Highfields Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA) on 9 October 2019 at 6.30pm at Lumsdale (upper school site) in room L6. Come along with ideas and enthusiasm and a willingness to support the school community! We look forward to welcoming you. PTFA Secretary
Starkholmes lower school disco – 24 October 2019 Years 7 and 8 disco to be held from 7-9pm in the Bowler Hall at Starkholmes – full details will be issued nearer the time.
Careers evening – 14 November 2019 We are delighted to invite you to attend our careers evening at Highfields upper school site on Thursday 14 November 2019 from 6pm to 8pm.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Sports Leaders News Mrs Allen (School Sports Co-ordinator) Our Sports Leaders will be extremely busy supporting sporting activities not only in school, but also within our partner primary schools and across the wider community. Further information on Sports Leadership can be found on the school website: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/SportsLeadership.html
Sports leaders notice board: Tuesday 1 October 2019 Year 5-6 primary schools bronze ambassador conference at Highfields School, Starkholmes from 13pm. GB tennis player, Jade Windley, will be in attendance with Highfields sports leaders supporting – further details available from Mrs Allen.
Wednesday 2 October 2019 Primary sports evening week 3 in the sports hall at Lumsdale from 3.45-4.45pm with sports leaders supporting.
Thursday 3 October 2019 Mini Soccer (rearranged date) at Cavendish Fields
Friday 4 October 2019 Our multi-skills event set to take place today has been postponed until Friday 25 October to allow colleagues to attend the funeral of Mr Hurst (former PE teacher at Highfields School)
Young Ambassador assemblies:
Thursday 10 October – Year 10 Tuesday 22 October – Year 8 Wednesday 23 October – Year 11 Friday 8 November – Year 9 Monday 18 November – Year 7 Tuesday 19 November – Sixth form
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Sports Leaders UK Regional Leader of the Year Award Last Friday (20 September) was a proud moment for Harry Rudkin (level 3 sports leader) and Highfields School. Harry was awarded the Sports Leaders UK regional trophy as Leader of the Year 2018-19. Nominations for Leader of the Year were received from local areas and Harry was successful in making it through to the regional round where he was required to produce a video of his journey through school documenting his achievements and number of hours he has given to volunteering in sport. Harry was one of four nominees selected by the regional panel out of 100 entries to gain the Leader of the Year award. Harry commented that sports leaders has helped him communicate with individuals and teams, taught him time management and enabled him to be the best he can. This has led to him to secure a place at university to continue his sports coaching. He thank ed staff at Highfields for encouraging him along the way and the support his parents have given him in to achieve his successes.
Left to right: Rob Watson, Harry Rudkin, Andrew Marsh
Rob Watson from Sports Leaders UK presented the award at Highfields. We are very proud of all Harry has achieved whilst in the Highfields Sports Leadership Academy. Harry is a fantastic referee and leader – we wish him well as he moves on to university.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Primary school sports evening Week two of our primary school sports evenings took place on Wednesday 25 September with students from South Darley and All Saints schools attending. 40 students took part in a variety of sports including ‘capture the flag’, badminton and benchball led by Highfields sports leaders.
National Boccia Day Today, Friday 27 September, is national boccia day – photographs from our club event will be in next week’s newsletter.
Stand Up for Derbyshire Day 2019 Stand Up for Derbyshire day is also today, Friday 27 September, where students across the county are taking part in active lessons in all subjects.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Sports Update Mr C Shirtcliffe (Head of PE)
Fixtures notice board: Monday 30 September 2019 Both KS3 and KS4 students are travelling to Lady Manners School to compete in table tennis and badminton fixtures with Mr Shirtcliffe – students will leave straight after school and return around 5.45pm
Tuesday 1 October 2019 Our year 9 team are at home (Lumsdale) in the ESFA National cup from 3.30-5.15pm – further information is available from Mr Roberts.
Thursday 3 October 2019 Our year 8 team (plus one other team tbc) will be playing at home against Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in a league fixture. The match will be at Lumsdale and Mr Shirtcliffe will transport year 8 students to Lumsdale from Starkholmes. The match will finish around 5.15pm.
Future fixtures: Boys Football: 10 October 2019: 17 October 2019:
Anthony Gell School away - teams tbc Lady Manners School away - Y7, Y8, Y11
Girls Football: Under 14 away at Maltby Academy – date tbc Under 16 at home versus West Park – date tbc Further details will be provided by Mr Shirtcliffe. Rugby will be our focus after half term.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20
For further information please see Mr Shirtcliffe Sport/Event
Age/Gender
SSP Event (Level 2)
County Event (Level 3)
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Table Tennis
U.13 B&G
Thursday 14 November
Badminton
KS4 B&G
Monday 30 September @ Lady Manners Monday 30 September @ Lady Manners
County U.19 Netball
U.19
Table Tennis
U.16 B&G
Badminton
KS3 B&G
Futsal
U.12 B&G
Futsal
U.14 Boys
Futsal
U.16 Boys
County Girls Racketfest Dales Cross Country
Year 7/8 Girls Year 7-13
Friday 6 December @ QEGS
Sport/Event
Age/Gender
SSP Event (Level 2)
County Event (Level 3)
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Sportshall Athletics
Year 7/8 B&G
Wednesday 5 February @ Highfields
TBC
County Individual Table Tennis Handball
U.13 & U16 B&G U.13 B&G
Handball
U.16 B&G
County U.15 Netball
U.15
County U.13 Netball
U.13
County U.12 Netball
U.12
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Monday 7 October @ QEGS Monday 7 October @ QEGS Thursday 14 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell
Thursday 13 February Wednesday 2 October @ Repton Thursday 21 November Tuesday 11 February
Thursday 21 November @ TBC TBC
Thursday 6 February Wednesday 4 March @ Highfields TBC Thursday 12 March @ Anthony Gell TBC
Monday 30 March @ Derby Arena Monday 30 March @ Derby Arena Tuesday 17 March @ Littleover Thursday 26 March @ Dronfield Tuesday 31 March @
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Highfields School
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Newsletter Sport/Event
Age/Gender
SSP Event (Level 2)
County Event (Level 3)
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Autumn Term 2019
Boccia
Mixed KS3/4
Cyclo Cross
Year 7/8
Monday 27 April @ Lady Manners Wednesday 3 June @ Whitworth Park
County U.15 Rounders County U.14 Rounders District Sports Moorways County U.13 Rounders County U.12 Rounders
U.15
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U.14 Year 7-10 U.13 U.12
Derbyshire School Games TBC Thursday 4 June @ Lady manners Wednesday 24 June @ QEGS
Friday 26 June @ Moorways Tuesday 30 June @ Lady Manners Thursday 2 July @ QEGS
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter School clubs and extra-curricular activities A full list of clubs will be available shortly – the following clubs have been arranged to date:
Starkholmes Day Monday
Club Mini Musical
Time 3.304.45pm Lunch 3.304.20pm
Room PArts Mobile
Highflyers Dance Club
1-1.45pm
PArts Mobile
Netball
1-1.45pm
Courts
Table Tennis
1-1.45pm
Gym
Miss Hollinrake / Mrs Redhead Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor Mr Molyneux
Wednesday
Computing Club Y7-8 Y7/8 Football (girls and boys)
1-1.30pm Lunch
Room 7 Gym/field
Mrs Hadfield Mr Shirtcliffe
Thursday
Lower School Drama Club Mini Musical
1-1.45pm 3.304.45pm 1.00pm 1-1.30pm 1-1.30pm 1pm 3.454.45pm
PArts Mobile PArts Mobile Gym Room 6 T1 T3 Sports hall LUMSDALE
Miss Hendry Miss Bonsall/ Miss Hendry Mr Molyneux Miss Hall Mr Richardson Miss Weller Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor
1.15pm 3.30-5pm 1-1.45pm
Library PArts Mobile Room 2
Mrs Robinson Mrs Hollinrake Mrs Barker
Y7 Sports leaders Y7-8 Girls’ football
Tuesday
Y8 Sports leaders Maths Club Y8 Technology Club Y7 Cookery Club Netball This club will be at Lumsdale students should travel on the Slacks bus to upper site and arrange collection from Lumsdale
Friday
*Please note:
Y7 Book Club* Year 11 Intervention (AH) Geography Support/Revision
Gym Field
Staff member Miss Bonsall/ Miss Hendry Mrs Turner Mr Shirtcliffe Miss White (coach)
The Y7/8 Book Club alternates each week. Y7 Book Club will begin Friday 13 September, followed by the Y8 Book Club the week after.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Lumsdale Day Monday
Club Rugby Y10-13 (boys) Football
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Time 3.454.45pm 1-1.45pm
Room Field
Staff member Mrs Bowen Mr Roberts/ Mr Fox Mrs Morris
Y11 Design and Technology ‘Drop-in’ Session
1-1.40pm
Sports hall/ field C8
Upper School Musical Theatre Club Computing Club Y9-13 Y11 Active Lunch
1-1.45pm
P1
Miss Bonsall
1-1.30pm 1-1.45pm
IT1 tbc
Mrs Hadfield Mr Redhead
Upper School Dance Club
Wheeldon Hall IT1
Sixth formers
GCSE Drama Intervention - IT1
3.304.45pm 3.30-5pm
Book Club Sports leaders Y9-11
1-1.45pm 1-1.30pm
Library Sports hall
Sports leaders Primary Evening
3.45pm
Sports hall
Netball
1-1.45pm
Sports hall
Geography Support/ Revision
1-1.45pm
H2
Miss Bonsall/ Mrs Rifkin Mrs Walker Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner/ Mr Molyneux Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor Mrs Barker
Upper School Musical Theatre Club Gardening Club Fitness Netball – all years
1-1.45pm
P1
Miss Bonsall
1-1.45pm 1-1.45pm 3.45pm
Flower beds Mrs Brailsford Sports hall Mr Shirtcliffe Sports hall Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor
Board Games Club Badminton/Table Tennis Smash Up All Inclusive SEN Boccia
1-1.45pm 1-1.45pm
E4 Sports hall
Mr Key Mr Shirtcliffe
1-1.45pm
Sports hall
Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner
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Newsletter Careers, College & Apprenticeship News Careers Information Careers/Employability help If you feel that you can offer your services to school with regard to Careers/Employability, please contact the school via email careers@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Resources Careers information, apprenticeship vacancies and higher education information can be found on the webpage under Students-Work Experience and Careers. http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/careers.html
Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize Explore BBC Bitesize’s brand new collection of free, online careers resources offering a wealth of inspiration and advice for students. This new resources offer a rich collection of case studies across a wide range of sectors, linking curriculum subjects and the world of work: Explore BBC Bitesize Careers resources
Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds START is an online careers programme designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential. The programme is broken down into sections on ‘world of work’ with a job search according to subject, skill or interest; ‘what to study’ about pathways and qualifications; ‘where to learn’ which views all colleges, universities, sixth forms, training providers and UTC; and ‘employability’ which has sections on work experience, work preparation including CV writing, covering letters and interview preparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile. Students can access the programme at home via the website (startprofile.com) with the student code they have been issued with – see Mrs Turner for further details.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Careers interviews During year 11 all students will have at least one individual careers interview with the careers advisor currently employed by "Ideas 4 Careers". Students are encouraged to discuss their current ideas and are informed about the various post 16 options available. Following on from the interview they will receive a careers plan. There will be additional careers guidance during form time, assemblies and enrichment activities. We would like to give parents/carers the opportunity of attending the careers interview with your son/daughter. Phil Nelson, the careers advisor is in school on a Monday and Tuesday during school hours. If you would be interested in this offer, please can you email Phil Nelson on pnelson@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk to arrange a convenient appointment. The careers service is also available to year 12 and year 13 students to discuss post 18 options.
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Newsletter School Meals – week 1 menu Monday 30 September–Friday 4 October 2019 Monday
Mains
Week 1
Organic meatballs in a Mediterranean sauce, vegetarian balls in Mediterranean sauce
Sides
Pasta, selection of breads
Veg & salads
Salad selection, carrots, sweetcorn
Desserts
Pancakes & coulis, strawberry muffin, apple flapjack, fresh fruit, fruit yoghurts
Tuesday
Mains
Sticky BBQ chicken, cheese bean enchilada
Sides
Sunshine rice, selection of breads
Veg & Salads
Salad selection, peas
Desserts
Summer fruit crumble, chocolate crunch, swiss buns, fresh fruit, fruit yoghurts
Wednesday
Mains
Roast beef Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower broccoli & sweet potato bake
Sides
Creamed potatoes, selection of breads
Veg & Salads
Salad selection, broccoli, carrots
Desserts
Sticky choc pudding, ginger biscuits, banana bread, fresh fruit, fruit yoghurt
Thursday
Mains
Chicken veg curry & naan bread (Tikka), veg curry (Tikka)
Sides
Savoury rice, selection of breads
Veg & Salads
Salad selection, sweetcorn
Desserts
Fruit yoghurt crunch, Choc orange cookie, fruit scone, fresh fruit, fruit yoghurts
Friday
Mains
Breaded haddock, salmon fillet, sweet-sour Quorn dippers
Sides
Chips, selection of breads
Veg & Salads
Salad selection, mushy peas, baked beans
Desserts
Rhubarb & lemon cake, carrot & pineapple cake, fruit jelly, fresh fruit, fruit yoghurts
In addition to the options above, the following are available on a daily basis: Hot snacks
Jacket potatoes, hot paninis, pasta bar
Deli Range
Protein/salad box, sandwiches baguettes, deli rolls, wraps
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Highfields School
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Newsletter Menu options available at morning break: Week 1 menu Monday
Tuesday
Bacon Bap
Crumpets
Cold Pasta Pots
Bacon Egg Bap
Teacakes
Sandwiches
Filled Naan Bread
Yoghurt
Fresh Fruit
Toast
Granola Pots
Croissants
Sausage Bap
Crumpets
Yoghurt
Bacon egg Bap
Teacakes
Granola Pots
Toasted sandwiches
Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit
Toast
Sandwiches
Wednesday Bacon Bap
Thursday
Friday
Crumpets
Sandwiches
Bacon egg Bap
Teacakes
Yoghurt
Pizza
Toasted sandwiches
Granola Pots
Toast
Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit
Bacon Bap
Crumpets
Granola Pots
Bacon Egg Bap
Teacakes
Yoghurt
Filled Naan
Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit
Toasted sandwiches
Sandwiches
Bacon Bap
Fresh Fruit
Yoghurt
Bacon Egg Bap
Crumpets
Granola Pots
Hot BBQ Wrap
Teacakes
Cold Pasta Pots
Homemade garlic slice
Wholemeal Bread Rolls
Sandwiches
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Highfields School Uniform Code A strict uniform code for years 7 to 11 is implemented at Highfields School. Our school uniform is easy to source and practical, it helps to promote a community identity, encourages pride in appearance, makes life fair for all students when the same rules apply and reflects the high standards and expectations we have at Highfields School. Staff perform a variety of uniform checks and we ask that parents/carers support our uniform code. The uniform code below is designed to be clear. Parents/carers are encouraged to check with the school on 01629 581888 where they are unsure.
Highfields School uniform Footwear:
Shirts:
Jumpers:
Trousers / skirts:
Shoes should be black and polishable with no logos Plain black socks with trousers Plain black tights with skirts During snow and ice, students should wear footwear appropriate to the conditions.
No shoes with heels, logos/other colours/flashes appearing on the design, trainers, boots, ankle boots, canvas/fabric/suede shoes, slipon ballet shoes, flip flops, sandals or fashion shoes
Formal white shirt with stiff collar that buttons to the neck Shirts must be worn with a school clip on tie Shirts must be tucked in Or White polo shirt with school logo purchased from one of our suppliers
No fitted blouses or plain white polo shirts without school logo
Official black school jumpers with the school logo (stocked only by Kick Off Sport or Trutex) should be worn
No hoodies, jumpers or cardigans from another source with a sewn on logo The Highfields royal blue PE hoodie should only be worn during PE lessons and not around school
Plain black formal shoe-length tailored trousers (for boys and girls) or Plain black formal knee length skirt
No tight skirts, short skirts, fashion skirts, fashion trousers, skinny jeans, skinny trousers, low slung trousers, jeggings, tracksuit bottoms, chinos, combats, cords, leggings or denim of any colour, no detail on skirts or trousers such as zips, metal studs or buckles.
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Newsletter Jewellery:
Outdoor wear:
A single sleeper/stud in each ear and a watch
No rings, pendants, necklaces, non-school badges, festival wrist bands, ordinary wrist bands, charity wrist bands (unless sanctioned by school), facial jewellery or other body jewellery (eg nose studs, belly button piercings), tattoos (tattoos are not legally allowed until 18 years of age)
Warm weather resistant winter coat suitable for outdoor use
No leather jackets, denim jackets, hoodies (including plain black hoodies) or plain black cardigans. These items are not waterproof and will not be accepted as outdoor wear. School jumpers should be worn for warmth
Outdoor wear must be removed upon entry to the school building and stored in lockers Outdoor wear must not be worn in classrooms or during lessons
Hairstyles:
Hair should be of natural colour and not extreme in terms of style or cut Plain hair bands can be worn - no flowers or bows
Belts:
Plain black belts (without studs) can be worn to hold up trousers and not for decoration
Scarves:
Scarves should never be worn in classrooms or during lessons
Make-up:
Heavy make-up is not acceptable in school (no mascara, blusher, eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick or fake tan) No nail varnish, false nails or nail extensions are allowed Students will be issued with appropriate ‘wipes’ in order to remove heavy make-up or nail varnish
Bags:
Bags should be of a suitable size to accommodate A4 sized books, folders and other equipment
Equipment:
All students are expected to have pens, pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator and any subject specific equipment every day
Please note: Many department stores also stock the items we list as non-logo wear. Please be cautious when purchasing uniform from retailers, as many advertise and sell fashion trousers/skirts as school uniform, but not all would comply with Highfields uniform code. If you require advice before making a purchase, please contact school. Where a term is disputed (e.g. ‘skinny’ or ‘short’) a senior leader will decide whether or not clothing reflects uniform code. Full details of our uniform code can be accessed through the following link to our website: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/uniform.html
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Highfields School
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Newsletter Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 Highfields School is fortunate in the kinds of people who have volunteered to become governors, each bringing a variety of skills and experience to support the school. The composition of the governing board for 2019-20 is split as follows. Each governor serves a term of office of four years. Name Mr Paul Steeples Ms Julie Birtwistle Ms Julie Lane Miss Jodie Rogers Mr Tim Smith Miss Angeline Ellson Mr David Matthews Mr Nick Newberry Mrs Sheila Evans Mr Andrew Marsh Miss Lizzy Dence
Governor Type Co-opted / Chair of Governors Co-opted / Vice Chair of Governors Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted Parent Parent Parent Local Authority Headteacher Staff
Please visit the school website for full details of the Governing Board.
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Highfields School
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Newsletter Highfields School Contact details Communication with school General enquiries The first point of contact for parents/carers for general enquiries is reception. Reception staff will ask you what the issue is in order for them to help with queries or refer you to a member of staff who can. Please be understanding with your expectations as, unless your call is urgent or considered a safeguarding matter, the majority of staff will not be able to respond to you immediately due to their teaching commitments and a return call may not be until the end of the school day or following day depending on the situation. Pastoral enquiries & sickness absence If you have any concerns about a student, please contact the form tutor in the first instance either by email or telephone. If you feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the form tutor or year manager, this can be followed-up with the relevant head of year. If parents/carers wish to contact the school regarding attendance, please contact the relevant year manager. Each year group has their own year manager to deal with any enquiries or concerns: Lower school site (Starkholmes) To speak to year managers for years 7 or 8 please dial 01629 584020 followed by their extension: Mrs Green -Year Manager (year 7) tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 244
Mrs Weightman-Edge - Year Manager (year 8) Hweightman-edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 235
Upper school site (Lumsdale) To speak to year managers for years 9-11 or sixth form please dial 01629 581888 followed by their extension: Mr Briddon - Year Manager (year 9) sbriddon@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 111
Mr Tidmarsh - Year Manager (year 11) dtidmarsh@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 364
Mr Allsobrook -Year Manager (year 10) callsobrook@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 159
Mrs Bumby - Year Manager (sixth form) pbumby@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 165
Subject specific enquiry (subject teacher) If you have subject specific enquiries, we ask that you contact the relevant subject teacher. If you feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the class teacher, this can be followed-up by the relevant Head of Department.
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Highfields School
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Newsletter Main Contact Details Lower Site (Years 7 & 8): Telephone:
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DD 01629 584020
Upper Site (Years 9-13): Telephone:
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA 01629 581888
Website:
www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
General email:
info@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Admissions:
admissions@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Chair of Governors:
chair@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
SENCO:
mhodkin@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Newsletter feedback:
newsletter@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Careers information:
careers@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Your contact details
Please ensure you notify us of any changes of address, telephone and email details to ensure our records are up to date in case of emergency.
Get Involved! We would love to hear from any parents/carers or members of the community who may be able to contribute to school life, for example talking to students about specialist area of work, supporting mock careers interviews, providing work placement opportunities etc. Your insights, involvement and support have been crucial to the successes of the school over time and we would like to build on our strengths and develop excellence across the school community. If you feel you may be able to contribute to the school in any way, please email us detailing the help you could offer at getinvolved@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk – we would be very happy to hear from you.
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Key Staff for 2019-20 Headteacher: Mr A Marsh
Deputy Headteacher: Mr P R Cole
Assistant Headteachers: Mr D O’Reilly Mrs C Rifkin Mr M Hodkin
Associate Assistant Headteachers:
Mr K Rodgers - Years 7 and 8 (based at Starkholmes) Miss N Gresswell - Years 9, 10 & 11 (based at Lumsdale) Mrs C Morgan – Curriculum and timetabling
Heads of Year: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Sixth form
Year Managers: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Sixth form
Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead Miss L Hamrouge Mrs A Ruston Miss J Hughes Mr J Redhead Mr M Flett
Mrs Green Mrs Weightman-Edge Mr Briddon Mr Allsobrook Mr Tidmarsh Mrs Bumby
If you wish to report student absences, please contact the relevant pastoral staff to your son/daughter’s year group as indicated above.
Department Contacts: Art – Mrs K Fairbank Business & Computing – Mr I Lovatt D&T – Miss A Morris Drama & Dance – Miss E Bonsall English – Mr R Key Film Studies – Mr C Warrington Geography – Mrs M Barker History – Mrs J Clifford Maths – Miss S Wallhead
Be the best you can
Modern Foreign Languages – Mrs M Bowen Music – Mr K Rowley PE – Mr C Shirtcliffe Psychology – Miss H Ould PRS – Mrs S Blakesley PSHE/L2L – Mrs Turner SENCO – Mr M Hodkin Science – Mrs C Morgan Sociology – Mrs A Serjeant - 28 -
Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter Key Dates Dates are correct at the time of going to print.
2019-20 academic year:
2019-20 bank holidays (school closed):
Term Term Term Term Term Term
25 and 26 December 2019 1 January 2020 10 April 2020 (Good Friday) 13 April 2020 (Easter Monday) 8 May 2020 (Friday) 25 May 2020 (spring bank holiday)
1 2 3 4 5 6
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3 September 2019 to 25 October 2019 4 November 2019 to 20 December 2019 6 January 2020 to 14 February 2020 24 February 2020 to 3 April 2020 20 April 2020 to 22 May 2020 1 June 2020 to 21 July 2020
2019-20 CPD days (school closed to students): Tuesday 3 September 2019 Friday 6 December 2019 Friday 3 July 2020 Monday 20 July 2020 Tuesday 21 July 2020
2019-20 Parents’ consultation evenings: Year 13: Year 12: Year 9: Year 11: Year 8: Year 10: Year 7:
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
19 November 2019 3 December 2019 14 January 2020 (including GCSE option choices for year 10) 28 January 2020 11 February 2020 3 March 2020 17 March 2020
2019-20 school events (further details will be issued prior to each event along with confirmation of times):
Year 12 success in the sixth form (for year 12 parents/carers) Year 6 open afternoon & evening Year 7 induction PTFA Annual General Meeting Starkholmes Disco Sixth form open evening Careers Convention Children in Need extravaganza Year 11 mock exams (1) Christmas concert Year 13 certificates evening Evenings of Theatre Highfields Got Talent Year 11 mock exams (2) Evening of Dance Year 9 non-core exam weeks
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Tuesday 17 September 2019 (7-8.30pm Wheeldon Hall) Thursday 19 September 2019: 2-4pm both sites for tours 6.30-8.30pm Starkholmes only for presentation/tours Tuesday 24 September 2019 (during the school day) Wednesday 25 September 2019 (during the school day)
Wednesday 9 October 2019 (6.30pm Lumsdale, L6) Thursday 24 October 2019 (7-9pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Thursday 7 November 2019 (6-8.30pm Wheeldon Hall) Thursday 14 November 2019 (6pm Sports Hall) Friday 15 November 2019 (4-9pm Wheeldon Hall) Monday 25 November-Thursday 5 December 2019 Tuesday 10 December 2019 (7-9pm Wheeldon Hall) Monday 16 December 2019 (7pm Wheeldon Hall) Wednesday 22 January 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Thursday 23 January 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Thursday 13 February 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Monday 24 - Friday 28 February 2020 Wednesday 18 March 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Monday 23 March – Friday 3 April 2020
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter 2019-20 school events cont/… Sports Leaders awards evening Year 10 exam weeks GCSE/A level exams start Year 8 exams Year 12 exams Year 7 exams Y12 higher education evening Year 9 core exams Y11 Prom GCSE/GCE exam contingency day School musical*
*please note the musical is earlier this year
Y10 work experience day Y10 work experience (2 weeks) New year 12 induction days Year 6 visit Starkholmes Year 7 sponsored walk / year 8 visit Lumsdale Year 9 enterprise day Year 6 parents evening Year 7, year 8 & year 9 sports day
Thursday 2 April 2020 (6-8pm Wheeldon Hall) Monday 27 April-Thursday 7 May 2020 Monday 11 May 2020 Monday 1 June – Friday 5 June 2020 Wednesday 3 June-Tuesday 9 June 2020 Monday 8 June – Friday 12 June 2020 Wednesday 10 June 2020 (7-8.30pm Wheeldon Hall) Thursday 18 June- Friday 19 June 2020 (sports hall) Friday 19 June 2020 Wednesday 24 June 2020 Wednesday 24 June – Saturday 27 June 2020 (7.30pm Wheeldon Hall) Friday 26 June 2020 (during school day) Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July 2020 Monday 29 June 2020 and Tuesday 30 June 2020 (during school day) Wednesday 1 July 2020 (during school day) Wednesday 1 July 2020 (during school day) Wednesday 1 July 2020 (during school day) Thursday 2 July 2020 (6.30pm, Starkholmes) Thursday 9 July 2020 (during school day at Lumsdale)
2020 exam results days: A Level exam results: Thursday 13 August 2020
Be the best you can
GCSE exam results: Thursday 20 August 2020
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter 2019-20 academic year Term dates: 3 September 2019 - 25 October 2019 4 November 2019- 20 December 2019 6 January 2020 - 14 February 2020 24 February 2020 - 3 April 2020 20 April 2020 - 22 May 2020 1 June 2020 - 21 July 2020
Bank holidays: 25 and 26 December 2019 1 January 2020 10 April 2020 (Good Friday) 13 April 2020 (Easter Monday) Friday 8 May 2020* 25 May 2020 (spring bank holiday) 31 August 2020 (summer bank holiday)
INSET days (no students in school): Tuesday 3 September 2019 Friday 6 December 2019 Friday 3 July 2020 Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 July 2020
* Change to May Bank Holliday: Next year's early May bank holiday has been moved back by four days for the whole of the UK to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. May Day was scheduled to be held on Monday 4 May but will be put back to Friday 8 May for 2020 only.
2020-21 academic year These dates are provisional and subject to change. Term dates: 2 September 2020 to 23 October 2020 2 November to 18 December 4 January 2021 to 12 February 2021 22 February 2021 to 1 April 2021 19 April 2021 to 28 May 2021 7 June 2021 to 22 July 2021
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INSET days (no students in school): Dates to be confirmed
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Highfields School
Issue 04: 27 September 2019
Newsletter School to home communication In order to improve communication with parents/carers and to reduce the substantial cost and environmental impact associated with the amount of paper and photocopying involved in school mailings all correspondence is sent to parents/carers via email only. Our aim is that only students’ data sheets, and of course, confidential or personal mail will be posted home. We fully understand that some parents/carers may wish to continue to have paper copies sent home rather than to receive communication by email and we will make arrangements to ensure that it is possible for this to continue upon request. Please contact the relevant year managers at school to update your details if you do not currently receive email communications from Highfields: Lower school site (Starkholmes): Mrs Green
Year Manager (year 7) tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Mrs Weightman-Edge
Year Manager (year 8) Hweightman-edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Upper school site (Lumsdale): Mr Briddon
Year Manager (year 9) sbriddon@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Mr Allsobrook
Year Manager (year 10) callsobrook@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Mr Tidmarsh
Year Manager (year 11) dtidmarsh@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Mrs Bumby
Year Manager (sixth form) pbumby@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
ParentView Survey We would like to remind you that you have the opportunity to give your views of school through the Ofsted Parent View survey below. https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ The survey is designed by Ofsted and is used by Inspectors when making decisions about which schools to inspect and when.
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