Issue 05

Highfields School Newsletter

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 and for your support.

A Marsh Headteacher

Message from the headteacher

When you apply for a headship they occasionally do an ‘in tray’ test where they present you with multiple scenarios such as ‘a supply teacher doesn’t show up and a sinister looking clown has been seen in the lower fields…what do you do?’ I was reminded of this when I arrived on Monday to be greeted with the words, ‘owl loose in the art corridor how do you want to respond?’ By way of reassurance my response was a textbook example of the owl in art space scenario emergency recovery plan (OIASSERP) and by lunch time the owl was safely released to resume his life and potentially, artistic pursuits. See pic for owl.

One of the reasons governors revisited the skirt issue this year was to ensure that girls wore uniform which allowed for physical activity (the very short/ tight skirts being worn were precluding this). I’m thrilled to report that staff on duty at break and lunch have noticed a significant increased in the number of female students getting active both in netball and football, and especially at Starkholmes site. We are pretty fanatical at Highfields about kids getting physical exercise to support both their physical and mental health. The picture to the side captures on of our many informal lunchtime activities open to students; boxercise. This particular club is currently popular with boys but other clubs feature up to 52 girls at a time (netball, for example).

In lessons this week I’ve seen a range of great stuff but the most interesting perhaps was a sixth form lesson on consent. This looked at the legal and moral questions underpinning decisions around (physical or sexual contact) consent. As per last year, a number of our sixth formers will be trained to deliver an adapted version of this workshop to students in lower year groups. It’s one of the many steps we take to improve the quality of students’ relationships and to reduce further the chances of incidents involving non-consensual contact or sexism.

Thanks for all the sympathy (not) following last week’s newsletter regarding my old Volvo which is having major surgery in the garage this week after blocking Starkholmes Road last Thursday when it broke down. A member of senior team sent me this image which apparently depicts my attempts to wedge my very significant frame into the tiny car I’ve had to rent. Thanks again.

And finally…you probably won’t remember the lockdown assemblies but they featured a cat, Romulus, who people occasionally ask after. He became very ill on Monday night so I took him to the emergency vet but he died on the way. Each evening for the last 20 years at around 10.30pm he has sat with me and, no matter what’s happened that day (birth of two kids, changes in career, divorce, Ofsted inspections, lockdowns etc) we have dosed off together watching the news see pic. I know he was just a cat but he was always there for me and I’ll really miss his company.

Parents/Carers Update

Enhanced security at Lumsdale (upper school site)

A reminder that from Monday 31 October the Chesterfield Road entrance to Highfields School will be locked from 8.45am until 3.20pm. The gate will open at 7.30am and lock for the night at around 5pm.

Anyone wishing to enter Highfields Lumsdale site between those times will need to do so via the front entrance.

This is part of a multi phase plan to improve security for Highfields students and staff to avoid members of the public, dog walkers etc entering the school site.

Reminder: PTFA Annual General Meeting 19 October 2022

A reminder that the PTFA AGM is taking place on 19 October at 6pm at Lumsdale (upper school site) in room L6.

All parents/carers, teachers and friends of Highfields School are invited to attend. Come along with ideas and enthusiasm and a willingness to support the school community!

We look forward to welcoming you.

Mrs Cruise PTFA Chair

Starkholmes Bake Off!Starkholmes

Round 1 of Bake Off took place this week on Tuesday and Starkholmes students did not disappoint!

The standard of entries was incredibly high and judging was a very difficult task.

Reward points will be given to all entrants and awards will be given out in assemblies next week.

Judges were trying to show some restraint when tasting cakes, but it was very difficult as the cakes were so delicious it was very tempting to go back for another taste!

Round 2 will take place after half term and will be a pastry round. This means you can make a sweet or savoury dish – more information to follow.

What’s the point of school? I mean, really, what is the actual point? Sometimes it’s easy forget in the midst of league tables, health and safety, funding issues, Ofsted and other distractions. When you come down to, of course, the point of a school is to improve the world.

Our aim at Highfields is to form students who go out and change the world. They might change the world on a local level, perhaps by becoming a carer, a social worker or by working in a local business. They might change the world on a national level by contributing to British industry, science or medicine. They may even change the world on an international level through their involvement in finding solutions for global problems around energy, conflict and economic imbalance.

Our responsibly, then, is produce young people who are not only armed with the skills and knowledge to make a difference, but also with the moral wisdom to use their academic capital for the advancement of others.

At Highfields the person who ensures that year 13s leave us ready to make this difference is our director of sixth form, Martin Flett. Martin continues a tradition at Highfields of sixth form leaders who themselves are intellectual models for students to be inspired by. He is a deep thinker and as such is able to constantly challenge students at a range of levels. In the classroom he leads a team delivering A levels and some BTECs to the highest possible level. Outside of the classroom he builds resilience and resourcefulness. He and his team go above and beyond to nurture Highfields sixth formers towards excellence. A couple of weekends ago when other school leaders were nursing their Saturday morning cup of tea, the sixth form team were throwing themselves with their students in the dark, cold waters of Rother Valley; an activity to promote a love of adventure, fortitude, fun.

The result of this investment in our sixth formers is that firstly, they achieve extremely well. Pre pandemic, our results showed value added which was consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally, and this summer they remained extremely strong with a value added score of +0.22. This ensured that students were able to head onto the next stage of their journey to university or apprenticeship. We are equally proud of our students who, for example, headed to Cambridge to study languages, or who scored 4 A*s and went off to study maths and physics, as we are of those who secured competitive apprenticeships, such as a student who secured a place at Fujitsu.

Most importantly for us, our students leave us with an understanding of themselves, their strengths and areas for improvement and a confidence in themselves to make the world a better place.

School sport and sports leaders news Mrs Allen, School Sports Co ordinator

Derby Cycle day

Last Friday, Derby Cycle came to visit Highfields for our secondary cycling day. Students from all years were given the opportunity to cycle on the Lumsdale field. Years 7, 8 and 12 took part in the morning session, with years 9 11 in the afternoon.

Five Derby Cycle officers came for the day and set up a challenging course for our students to ride during a very windy morning and certainly a windy and wet afternoon. Our students rose to the challenges as ever. There were some excellent races and students received certificates for their participation.

Sports Leaders UK Your Time Girls project

On Tuesday the 2022/23 Time Girls in years 9 10 had their planning session. The girls worked well together planning an indoor competition of benchball for their peers for week commencing 7 November.

The girls are involved in the Sports Leaders UK Your Time Girls project and over the next few months will complete online modules to gain an award.

Well done to Sophie N, Sapphire P, Nicole B and Heidi S from year 9 and Taylah C, Ruby S, Keeley G, Chloe C, Sophie S, Esther S, Zara C, Isobel T, Abigail W, and Katelyn C from year 10.

Primary sports evening

Week 3 of our primary sports evenings took place on Wednesday. The year 11 leaders were superb as usual leading activities on archery and uni hoc. Well done to Sam C, Isla M, Sophie C and Hana B.

SSP mini soccer

The SSP mini soccer mixed finals also took place on Wednesday for large and small primary schools. The event was held on the all weather pitch at Lumsdale and refereed by Highfields Sports Leaders. All Saints were the winning large school having defeated Lea in the final by 1 0. All Saints now represent the SSP at the County finals. The small school winners were Bamford who defeated Marston by 1-0 and Bamford are now progressed through to the small schools County final.

Combat sports penultimate lesson for Yr 7 girls

Coaches Sally and Trevor instructed the girls in mini competition this week.

Primary targets festival

Starkholmes held the year 3/4 primary targets festival on Thursday. Highfields sports leaders were supporting. St Joseph’s, St Giles, Winster and South Darley were the schools in attendance.

Voice of Sport

Today, Friday, we held our first Voice of Sport meeting with student representatives from years 7 13. Youth Sport Trust Ortus Project

The first session of the year 7/9 Ortus project supported by the Youth Sport Trust took place today with athlete mentor, Tom Davis. More to follow in next week’s newsletter.

Highfields mini marathon week

Students have been walk, jogging or running 2.6miles in PE lessons this week, inspired nationally during October to celebrate the London Marathon.

Gothia Youth World Cup 2022 news

Year 11 students, Sophie and Erin, played for Chesterfield ladies u18 in the Gothia Youth World Cup in the summer, held in the beautiful city of Gothenberg. It's one of the biggest youth tournament in the world and this year over 4000 teams took part across all age groups for girls and boys.

The team entered into a group with two Swedish teams and an American team playing a match each day for three days. They beat both Swedish teams 2 nil and 5 nil and drew 0 0 with the American team. To put in perspective the Colorado team they drew with are a team made up of players from the Colorado league, and over 1700 players trialled for a place and had a mini tour of Norway prior to Gothia, so the draw achieved was very credible.

Chesterfield ladies u18s finished second in group and on the fourth day had to play a match at 8.00am, which they won 2 nil and put them through to last 16, but had to play a further game at 3pm later that day. The team drew 0 0 and it went to penalties which they unfortunately lost.

The temperatures were very hot all week and on last day hit 30 degrees. The team didn't go out thinking they could win it but the coaches were all very proud of the girls. A few members of the team (Sophie was one) had to play all 270 mins of football in four days due to injuries.

It was an amazing life experience for the team especially for those who had never even flown before let alone been away on their own. All involved found the experience hard work but thoroughly rewarding.

The photograph above is of Erin. Another ex student of Highfields, Lucy, also attended. The whole experience was unforgettable both for the team and the coaches. To read the full blog of the trip click the link below:

https://www.worldatherfeet.com/post/gothia cup 2022 where could this go

Friday:

Half term:

holiday

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and after school each day on both school

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Extra-curricular clubs and activities

Students are encouraged to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities that take place either at lunch time or after school across both sites. The list of clubs is regularly updated and students are given the details during tutor time.

Starkholmes (lower school site)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

C L U B S

Lunch After school

• Y7 homework club in room 4

• Y8 homework club in room 7 with Mrs Green

• Y7/8 ‘acting for stage and screen’ in the Performing Arts mobile with Miss Scattergood

• Y7/8 sports leaders in the gym with Miss Judson

• Warhammer club (all years) with Mrs Weightman Edge and Mr Bishton at Lumsdale (upper school site) from 3.30 4.40pm in C5

• Y7 11 girls’ football on the all weather pitch at Lumsdale with Mr Shirtcliffe and Miss Paley

• Y8 Dungeons and dragons club in room 1 from 3.30pm 4.30pm with Miss Poundall

• Y7 8 Art club Week B 3.45 4.45 in C6 (Lumsdale) with Miss Sellars

• Y7/8 dance club in the Performing Arts mobile with Miss Scattergood

• Junior Choir in the Music room with Mrs Morris

• LGBT+ group S6 with Dr Tout and Miss Paley

• Y7 homework club in room 4

• Y8 homework club in room 7 with Miss Judson

• Table tennis in the gym with Mr Searson

• Y8 creative writing in 1A with Miss Fearn

• Geoglebox (Geography themed TV ... David Attenborough etc) in Room 2

• Y7/8 Astronomy club in Lab 3 with Mr Ruston

• Y7/8 fitness club in the gym with Miss Paley

• ‘Boys move’ in the gym with Mr Searson and Mr Waller

• Y7 film club in 1A with Miss Fearn

• Keyboard clinic in the Music room with Mr Rowley

• Computing club in room 4 with Mr Lovatt

• Y7 Craft club in room 1 with Miss Mitchell

• Warhammer and Chess club in room 8 with Miss Tatam

• Y7 homework club in room 4

• Y8 homework club in room 7 with Mrs Green

• Y7 book club (week B) at 1.15pm in the library

• Y8 book club (week A) at 1.15pm in the library

• Y7/8 gardening club outside HoY

• Y8 film club in 1A with Miss Fearn

• Junior Orchestra in the music room with Mr Stacey

NB:

• Y8 boys’ football on the all weather pitch at Lumsdale with Mr Roberts and Mr Searson

• Mini Musical from 3.30 4.30pm in the performing arts mobile with Miss Bonsall and Miss Scattergood

• Y7 boys’ football on the all weather pitch at Lumsdale with Mr Roberts and Mr Searson

• Y7/8 rugby on the field with Mr Shirtcliffe

• Y7 8 netball at Lumsdale with Mrs Wildgoose

Monday

Lumsdale (upper school site)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Lunch After school

• Y11 GCSE further maths in M3 and M4

• Homework club (all years) in C8

• MusicLab (Music Technology) in D3 with Mr. Rowley

• Senior Choir in MU1 with Mrs. Morris / Mr. Rowley

Thursday

• Musical Theatre club (all years) in P1 with Miss Bonsall

• Fitness (all years) in the sports hall with Mr Shirtcliffe

• Homework club (all years) in C8

• Drama club (all years) in P1 with Miss Bonsall

• Badminton ‘smash up’ (all years) in the sports hall with Mr Shirtcliffe

• Y10/11 Computing homework support in IT1 with Mrs Hadfield

• GCSE maths revision with Mr Moss

• Homework club (all years) in C8

• GCSE Geography revision and support in H2

• Boys only drama club (all years) in P1 with Miss Bonsall

• Basketball (all years) in the sports hall with Mr Briddon

• Y9 11 science demo club at 1.10pm in S3 with Mr Atkins

• GCSE maths revision with Mr Moss

• Homework club (all years) in C8

• LGBT+ group S6 with Dr Tout and Miss Paley

• Gardening club (all years) in S1

Friday

• Y9 11 sports leaders in the sports hall with Mrs Allen and Miss Paley

• Duke of Edinburgh with Mrs Wildgoose

• Homework club (all years) in C8

• GCSE Business drop in in H4

C L U B S

• Warhammer club (all years) with Mrs Weightman Edge and Mr Bishton at Lumsdale (upper school site) from 3.30 4.40pm in C5

• Duke of Edinburgh (week A) with Mrs Wildgoose, Mr Archer and Miss Paley

• Y7 11 girls’ football on the all weather pitch with Miss Paley and Mr Shirtcliffe

• Y9 13 rugby on the field with Mrs Bowen and sixth form

• Y12/13 netball on courts with Mrs Cruise

• Sixth form football on the all weather pitch with Sheffield FC

• Y9 13 Art club Week A 3.45 4.45 in C6 with Miss Sellars

• Sixth form football, Sheffield FC

• Year 11 drama intervention from 3.30 4.30pm with Miss Bonsall

• Year 11 dance intervention at lower site, Performing Arts mobile, from 3.30-4.40pm with Mrs Hollinrake

• Y9 11 boys’ football on the all weather pitch with Mr Searson, Mr Waller and Mr Moss

• Photography/art GCSE club 3:20 4:30pm C5 with Miss Sellars

• Y9 11 Dance Club in the Wheeldon Hall

• Y9/10/11 fitness club in the sports hall with Mr Waller

• Y7 11 netball on the courts with Mrs Wildgoose

• Sixth form maths drop in with Mr Moss and Mrs Brown

• Wind Band in the 6th Form Canteen

• Dungeons and dragon’s club, Y9 11 in C8 with Miss Poundall

Teen Yoga

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Autism Information & Advice Service Autism Awareness for parents/carers

Highfields School uniform

A strict uniform code 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 is designed to be clear and can be accessed on the following link: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our school/uniform/.

Parents/carers are encouraged to check with the school on 01629 581888 where they are unsure on any item of school uniform.

Trutex Direct and Kick Off Sport both stock Highfields uniform. Kick Off Sport also stock the Highfields PE kit. Orders can be placed on line both with Trutex Direct (https://www.trutex.com/) and Kick Off Sport (https://www.kickoffsport.co.uk/) if you know the size and items required without the need to visit a store directly. To assist with purchasing the right sizes Kick Off Sport have produced a size guide (see links below).

Various information has been prepared on our school uniform and can be accessed on the links below or from the school website:

FAQs:

Uniform size guide: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UniformSizeGuide.pdf

Please also refer to guidance for footwear for our new all weather pitch: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp content/uploads/2021/08/FootballFoundationFootwear.pdf

The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline shop of Firs Parade in Matlock take donations of Highfields School uniform.

Communication with school – contact details

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.

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.

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 contact year managers for years 7 or 8:

Mr Allsobrook Year Manager (year 7) Email: callsobrook@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Green Year Manager (year 8)

Email: tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Direct line: 01629 832314 or ext 244

Direct line: 01629 832313 or ext 235

Upper school site (Lumsdale) - to contact year managers for years 9 to 13:

Miss Esposito Year Manager (year 9)

Email: aesposito@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mr Tidmarsh Year Manager (year 10)

Email: dtidmarsh@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Weightman Edge Year Manager (year 11)

Email: hweightman edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Sargeant Year Manager (sixth form)

Email: rsargeant@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

General email contacts

Direct line: 01629 832348 or ext 364

Direct line: 01629 832329 or ext 111

Direct line: 01629 832345 or ext 159

Direct line: 01629 832389 or ext 165

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

Careers information: careers@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Key Staff for 2022-23

Headteacher:

Mr A Marsh

Deputy Headteacher:

Mr P R Cole

Assistant Headteachers:

Mrs C Rifkin

Mr M Hodkin

Directors of Catch up Mrs C Morgan (Curriculum) Mrs S Biggs (Engagement)

Heads of Year:

Year 7 Mrs A Ruston

Year 8 Miss J Hughes

Year 9 Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead

Year 10 Mr K Rodgers Year 11 Mr A Bishton

Sixth form Mr M Flett

Year Managers:

Year 7 Mr Allsobrook

Year 8 Mrs Green

Year 9 Miss Esposito

Year 10 Mr Tidmarsh

Year 11 Mrs Weightman Edge

Sixth form Mrs R Sargeant

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 Maths Mrs R Brown

Business Mr I Lovatt

Modern Foreign Languages Mrs M Bowen

Computing Mrs J Hadfield Music Mr K Rowley

D&T Mrs C Hakin

PE Mr C Shirtcliffe

Psychology Miss H Ould English Mrs H Key PRS Mrs S Blakesley

Drama & Dance Miss Bonsall

Film Studies Mr C Warrington

Geography Mrs M Barker

History Mr P Copeland

SENCO Mr M Hodkin

Science Mr R Atkins

Sociology Mrs A Llewellyn

Highfields School Governing Board 2022-23

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 is made up of community, parent and staff governors each serving a four year term of office.

Name Governor Type Link Governor Area

Mr Rob Atkinson Chair of Governors Community

Mr Paul Steeples Vice Chair of Governors Community

Mrs Allison Beesley Community

Miss Joanne Coe Parent

Mrs Amanda Goodall Community

Miss Emma Hill Community

Mr Dennis Holmes Parent

Mr Andrew Marsh Headteacher

Ms Deborah O’Donovan Community

Leadership and strategy

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Inclusion (SEND, behaviour, attendance)

Finance, resources and personnel Eco School committee link

Safeguarding (H&S, wellbeing)

Mrs Selina Rodgers Parent Curriculum and standards

Dr Ewen Ross Parent -

Mr Duncan Whittam Community Vacancy Staff

Highfields governing board has a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

• holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its students, and the performance management of staff, and

• overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

All governors are required to:

• undertake appropriate induction training

• prepare for and attend all meetings regularly

• undertake further training to develop their skills

Full details of Highfields Governing Board can be accessed on the school website: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our school/governors/

Key dates

Please note all calendar dates are provisional at this stage and are correct as of 1 September 2022

2022-23 academic year

INSET days (no students in school)

Term 1: 1 September 2022 to 21 October 2022 Thursday 1 September 2022

Term 2: 31 October 2022 to 22 December 2022 Friday 21 October 2022

Term 3: 9 January 2023 to 17 February 2023 Monday 5 December 2022

Term 4: 27 February 2023 to 31 March 2023 Thursday 22 December 2022

Term 5: 17 April 2023 to 26 May 2023 Friday 30 June 2023

Term 6: 5 June 2023 to 21 July 2023

2022-23 parent consultation evenings

Y13 parents evening (4 7pm) Tuesday 15 November 2022, 4 7pm (sixth form area)

Y12 parents evening (4 7pm) Tuesday 29 November 2022, 4 7pm (sixth form area)

Y9 options / parents evening (4 7pm) virtual Tuesday 17 January 2023, 4 7pm (via School Cloud/Weduc)

Y11 parents evening (4 7pm) virtual Tuesday 31 January 2023, 4 7pm (via School Cloud/Weduc)

Y8 parents evening (4 7pm) virtual Tuesday 14 February 2023, 4 7pm (via School Cloud/Weduc)

Y10 parents evening (4 7pm) virtual Tuesday 7 March 2023, 4 7pm (via School Cloud/Weduc)

Y7 parents evening (4-7pm) virtual Tuesday 21 March 2023, 4-7pm (via School Cloud/Weduc)

2022-23 provisional school events (further details will be issued prior to each event)

Success in the Sixth Form evening Tuesday 13 September 2022, 7pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

PTFA new parent social Wednesday 14 September 2022, 6.30pm Designate, Matlock

Y6 open evening Wednesday 21 September 2022, 6pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

Apprenticeships evening for Y12/13 Tuesday 11 October 2022, 7pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

PTFA AGM Wednesday 19 October 2022, 6pm Lumsdale

Halloween Movie Night for Y7/8 Monday 31 October 2022, 4 6pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes

Sixth form open evening Thursday 10 November 2022, 7pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

Y11 mock exams (1) Monday 21 November Friday 2 December 2022 (sports hall)

Y13 mock exams (1) Monday 28 November Friday 9 December 2022 (sports hall)

Christmas Concert Wednesday 14 December 2022, 7 10pm, Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

Christmas disco for Y7/8 Thursday 15 December 2022, 7 9pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes

A Level Certificates Evening Wednesday 21 December 2022, 7pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale Evening of Theatre (7 10pm) Wednesday 25 January and Thursday 26 January 2023, 7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes

Y9 immunisations TDP & Men ACWY Tuesday 7 February 2023, Lumsdale

Y11 mock interviews Thursday 16 February 2023 (during school day)

Y11 mock exams (2) Monday 27 February Friday 10 March 2023, Sports Hall

Y13 mock exams (2) Monday 27 February Friday 10 March 2023, Sports Hall

Y9 Health day Friday 3 February 2023 (during school day)

Easter Concert Wednesday 29 March 2023, 7 10pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

Y8/Y9 immunisations HPV Tuesday 25 April 2023, both sites

Y10 internal exams Tuesday 2 May Friday 12 May 2023, Sports Hall

Sports Leaders Awards Evening Thursday 11 May 2023, 6 8pm Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

GCSEs / A level exam series begins Monday 15 May 2023, Sports Hall

Y7 end of year internal exams Monday 5 June Friday 9 June 2023

Y12 mock exams Monday 5 June Friday 16 June 2023, Sports Hall

Y8 end of year internal exams Monday 12 June Friday 16 June 2023

Y9 internal exams Monday 26 June Thursday 29 June 2023

New Y12 induction sessions Tuesday 27 June Wednesday 28 June 2023

Y13 Prom Thursday 29 June 2023, 7pm

Y10 work experience Monday 3 July Friday 7 July 2023

Y6 visit Starkholmes Wednesday 5 July 2023, Starkholmes

Y7 sponsored walk Wednesday 5 July 2023

Y8 visit Lumsdale

Y9 enterprise day

Y6 parents' evening

Whole school sports day

School Musical (7.30 10pm)

day:

Finish

Form Time 08:45 09:05 Period

Period 1 09:05 09:55 Period

Wednesday

July 2023, Lumsdale

July 2023, Lumsdale

July 2023, 6pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes

July 2023

July Saturday 15 July 2023, Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale

Start Finish

11:10 12:00 Period 5 13:40 14:30

12:00 12:50 Period 6 14:30 15:20

Period 2 09:55 10:45 Lunch 12:50 13:40 Tutorial Y11 13 15:20 15:30 Break 10:45 11:10