Highfields School Newsletter Highfields School
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter
2019-20
Issue 07: 18 October 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 07: 18 October 2019
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Contents: Message from the headteacher .................................................................. 3 Student Bulletin ......................................................................................... 4 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................. 5
Accident Appeal ................................................................................................. 5 Dates for your diary ........................................................................................... 5 Highfields School Sixth Form Open Evening ......................................................... 6 Careers evening ................................................................................................. 7
School News ............................................................................................. 8
Drama students’ love of the theatre .................................................................... 8 Girls into Geoscience conference ......................................................................... 9 Highfields PTFA ................................................................................................ 10
Sports Leaders News ............................................................................... 11
Sports Update .................................................................................................. 13 School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 ........................... 14
School clubs and extra-curricular activities ................................................ 16 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ................................................... 19
Careers/Employability help ................................................................................ 19 Resources ........................................................................................................ 19 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize................................................ 19 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ................................................... 19 Careers interviews ............................................................................................ 20
School Meals – week 1 menu ................................................................... 23 Highfields School Uniform Code ................................................................ 25 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 .............................................. 27 Highfields School Contact details .............................................................. 28 Key Staff for 2019-20 .............................................................................. 30 Key Dates ............................................................................................... 32
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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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Message from the headteacher This week in lessons I happened across a photography lesson where Y11 students were wrestling with their GCSE portfolios. The arresting image below is of a book on fire which I hope does not reflect the student’s feelings towards school (or me). As usual I was drawn in the lesson to our SARU (students at risk of underachievement). These students are extremely varied and include as many high ability students who are not quite reaching their potential as students with additional challenges who are chipping away at various barriers. In this case I spoke to a male student who is keen to be an actor and so suggested that photography was ‘not a priority’ for him. In my earlier career I trained many young people who turned out to be very successful in the performing arts. One thing I noticed about the most successful of these was that their personal work ethic meant that they took great pride in overcoming any challenge, big or small. In my experience the performing arts sector more, perhaps, than any other sector requires that only the most motivated need apply. I told the student this, but I can’t say for sure whether my sagely insight will make the least impact. Meanwhile in a deserted art room I found two A Level students working quietly on psychology projects. I love nothing more than when students start up on a subject which fascinates them. In this case it was Charlie talking about attachment theory as regards a researcher who had trained goslings to believe that he was their mother (which struck me as irresponsible but that’s because I’m a musician, not a scientist). Elsewhere I found a Y11 food group struggling with choux pastry (profiteroles). As the photograph below suggests, it wasn’t going to plan and they were having to work their way back through the method to identify where they may have made an error. When I asked them what they were going to do with their failed attempts they shrugged their shoulders and said that they would discard them because, ‘nobody would daft enough to eat them’. As it turns out, one person was that daft and spent the rest of the day with a mouth tasting of burnt egg which was not very pleasant. We have a great relationship with Lady Manners (a childhood family friend is the deputy head there) and have a very healthy respect for each other, often working in close partnership around pastoral matters. Occasionally it is said that they are a ‘sportier’ school than us. However, on Thursday evening we won again at both football (3-2) and netball (19-7). I know: I am too competitive. Have a lovely weekend. If you attempt choux pastry don’t be tempted by any failed attempts.
A Marsh Headteacher
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Highfields School
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Student Bulletin
Week commencing Monday 21 October: Y11 Computer Science students NEA (in lessons) until 25.10.19
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly 7-9pm Starkholmes disco (Bowler Hall)
Friday 8.40am – Year 9 assembly Geography sixth form residential – Greece (5 days) MFL Y10, 11 & 13 residential – Malaga (5 days) Half term: Monday 25 October-Sunday 3 November 2019
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Highfields School
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Parents/Carers News Accident Appeal We would like to appeal to anyone who may have dashcam footage if travelling on Chesterfield Road outside the entrance to Castle View Primary School at School Road on Thursday 18 October 2019 between 8am and 8.30am. One of our students was involved in an accident where a metal pole fell off a lorry in transit down the hill and hit the student. The police are appealing for witnesses. If you have footage or saw the incident we would appreciate it if you could contact us on 01629 581888.
Dates for your diary Term 1: Starkholmes lower school disco – 24 October 2019 Years 7 and 8 disco from 7-9pm in the Bowler Hall at Starkholmes. Term 2: Sixth form open evening – 7 November 2019 Invitation to parents/carers and students to attend the sixth form open evening from 6-8.30pm in the Wheeldon Hall at Lumsdale, upper school site. 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 in the Sports Hall. Children in Need extravaganza – Friday 15 November 2019 The event will run after school until 9pm in the Wheeldon Hall - further details will follow. Year 11 mock exams – Monday 25 November - Thursday 5 December 2019 Christmas Concert - Tuesday 10 December 2019 The evening will be held in the Wheeldon Hall from 7-9pm – further information on ticket sales to follow. Year 13 certificates evening – Monday 16 December 2019 Full details to be issued by Mr Flett.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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Highfields School Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 7 November 2019 from 6-8.30pm, Lumsdale (upper school) site We are holding our sixth form open evening on Thursday 7 November 2019 and look forward to welcoming all year 11 students to discover more about life in sixth form and A-level study at Highfields. Our friendly sixth form team will be on hand to meet with current students and parents, as well as external students and parents visiting Highfields for the first time. Talks will take place at 6pm and 7pm and all subject departments will be open for you to visit. We hope the evening will give everyone a chance to speak to subject staff and students about their choices and pathways for post-16 study. If you have any questions regarding the evening or are unable to attend and would like to arrange a visit and meet the sixth form team, please contact the sixth form office on 01629 581888 extension 165. We very much hope you will be able to join us on 7 November and we are sure you will find the evening to be both enjoyable and informative. Please check our website for further details of the evening and to provide you with a wealth of information to give you a flavour of our school.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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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. There will be around 30 organisations made up of employers, further education colleges, higher education institutions and training providers. This will be in the form of information stands giving you the opportunity to talk to a number professionals and representatives from a range of organisations. This promises to be a great evening and a fantastic opportunity to find out more about opportunities available in terms for you first-hand and to make useful contacts. You will be able to find out about companies, career opportunities, apprenticeships and traineeships, further education and higher education courses. We hope that you enjoy this evening.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter School News Drama students’ love of the theatre So far this half term the drama department have given students the opportunity to go on two trips to the theatre (both to Derby Theatre). A Level students went to see ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ on 26 September and thoroughly enjoyed it, laughing from start to finish. Students study ‘A Servant of Two Masters’ as a set text for their written exam, a commedia dell arte text that is the basis for the more recent play ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ originally made famous by James Corden. Year 10s also enjoyed a trip to Derby Theatre this week to see Blood Brothers which is also an exam text for GCSE drama. All of the students loved the musical, with at least half of them leaving the theatre in tears at the end! It’s certainly an emotional one!
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Girls into Geoscience conference On Wednesday 16 October the geology department at Highfields School organised for a group of 15 girls from years 10 and 11 to visit Leicester University’s department of geoscience for the ‘Girls into Geoscience' conference. The aim of the conference was to increase participation of girls in geology related careers. During the day students took part in a series of workshops that included: using corals to understand past climates; deep inside our planet; the Anthropocene – the most recent geological time; my journey in geology; minerals and mobile phones; earthquakes and seismology; volcanoes; fossil fun. Our students found the day to be an amazing experience and are pictured with ‘Jane the T-rex’ – the university’s resident juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex that stands 2.3m tall at the hip and is 6.4m long (about half the height and length of a full-grown T-rex). Thank you to Miss Hughes and Mr Fairhurst for organising the visit.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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Highfields PTFA Meet the PTFA on Wednesday 6 November 6.30pm at Designate, Smedley Street, Matlock - there will be cake!
Needs
YOU!
Highfields School is one of only a small number of secondary schools in the UK that still has a PTFA raising vital funds for the school. In the last three years we have funded a wide range of projects and equipment for the school including books for the libraries, new PE equipment such as footballs and football nets, video cameras and tripods for film studies, microphones for drama, blackout curtains in the Bowler Hall and drama studio, the schools subscription to My Maths, the lower school cookery clubs, pastoral care items for the school offices and the lower school nurture group. We raise funds through selling refreshments and running raffles at school performances and organising events such as quiz nights. However, we need new volunteers and members to help continue the vital work we do. It’s a great way to meet other parents and staff, it’s fun, relaxed and friendly. Commitment can range from attending the termly meeting or donating an hour to help sell refreshments at an event or just donating a raffle prize or two. Please read below about one parent’s experience of becoming involved. I joined the Highfields PTFA for a number of reasons: 1. 2.
3.
I was at the start of a longterm investment in Highfields school with living in Matlock and having three children aged six, 11 and 13 years. When my second child started Highfields, I found the transition from primary school restrictive. After having constant contact with parents and teachers for regular information, I then had to rely heavily on my children to update me on any news. The PTFA seemed like an ideal foot in the door to see inside the school my children were attending. I wasn’t involved in the PTFA at primary school as I was working long hours and couldn’t afford the time. Work changed to reasonable hours which gave me the opportunity to experience other projects.
It’s been a pleasure to be involved in the PTFA for the last three years. It feels good that we have raised a significant amount of money to help support various departments within the school. Essential equipment has been purchased using money raised by a handful of dedicated volunteers. It gives you great satisfaction and makes you realise how beneficial the PTFA is to the school. We are desperate for more volunteers, particularly as the Chair (Sarah Coverdale) is sadly leaving (she has been amazing). If we don’t have additional support, the PTFA could fold. So, please, if you can spare three evenings a year attending an hour long meeting to allocate funds and to serve refreshments at a couple of annual events, please come and join us. We need you, it isn't a massive commitment, but it really is invaluable. We would love you to come and find out more about Highfields PTFA and meet the team. We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday 6 November 6.30pm at Designate, Smedley Street, Matlock.
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Highfields School
Issue 07: 18 October 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 22 October Year 8 young ambassador assembly Year 5-6 cross country (10am-12noon) at Lumsdale
Wednesday 23 October Year 11 young ambassador assembly
Thursday 24 October Year 5-6 sports leaders UK playmaker conference (1-3pm) – sports leaders supporting
Friday 25 October KS1 multi-skills day – sports leaders supporting all day Voice of Sport meeting (1pm) meeting room.
Remaining Young Ambassador assemblies:
Friday 8 November – Year 9 Monday 18 November – Year 7 Tuesday 19 November – Sixth form
Further details are available from Mrs Allen.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Tag Rugby Training Derbyshire Rugby coach, Steve Grainger, joined us on Friday 11 October to train our young sports leaders in the art of tag rugby refereeing, in preparation for the tag rugby tournament. Our 14 year 8 and 9 sports leaders were brilliant – well done!
Primary School Cross Country Championships Unfortunately, our primary school cross country championships for Highfields cluster schools was cancelled on Tuesday 15 October due to waterlogged ground. However, we have managed to rearrange the championships before half term, taking place on Tuesday 22 October from 10am12noon at Lumsdale.
Derbyshire Schools’ Sports Awards The Derbyshire Schools’ Sports Awards took place on Tuesday 15 October at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield. We are extremely proud of our sports leaders who received the following awards: Official of the Year: Volunteer of the Year: Young Leader of the Year: Young Leader of the Year:
Harry (currently in his first year at university) Alisha (year 13) Holly (year 13) Evie (year 11)
KS2 Tag Rugby Tournament The Highfields’ KS2 tag rugby tournament due to take place today, Friday 18 October has been postponed due to waterlogged pitches and has been rescheduled for Friday 8 November.
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Sports Update Mr C Shirtcliffe (Head of PE)
Fixtures results:
Football and netball results against Lady Manners School On Thursday 17 October our year 11 football team and year 8 netball team travelled to Lady Manners for our competitive fixtures, and our year 7 netball team played in a development game. The year 11 boys’ football team beat Lady Manners - the first half ended 1-1, although we had most of the possession and chances, then in the second we were able to covert the chances winning the game 3-2. Our year 8 netball team also triumphed. They played with excellent control and skill and converting lots of their chances. The final score was 19-7 to Highfields. Well done to Freya who got player of the match. Finally, the year 7 team played in their first development match of the year, they improved throughout the game, showing some great potential and were able to hold their own. The match gave both teams competitive experiences. Well done to all involved it was an outstanding sporting evening with excellent results and experience for our students. A massive thank you to all students and staff. Mr Shirtcliffe
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Issue 07: 18 October 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)
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)
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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Newsletter Sport/Event
Age/Gender
SSP Event (Level 2)
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
County Event (Level 3)
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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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter School clubs and extra-curricular activities Starkholmes Day Monday
Club Mini Musical
Time 3.304.45pm Lunch 3.304.20pm
Room PArts Mobile
Chill Out Club
1.151.45pm
Parts Mobile
Highflyers Dance Club
1-1.45pm
PArts Mobile
Netball
1-1.45pm
Courts
Table Tennis
1-1.45pm
Gym
Wednesday
Computing Club Y7-8 Y7/8 Football (girls and boys) Junior choir rehearsal
1-1.30pm Lunch 1-1.40pm
Room 7 Gym/field Music
Mrs Hadfield Mr Shirtcliffe Mr Rowley/ Miss Hinde
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) Mrs WeightmanEdge Miss Hollinrake / Mrs Redhead Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor Mr Molyneux
The Y7/8 Book Club alternates each week. Y7 Book Club began Friday 13 September, followed by the Y8 Book Club the week after.
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Newsletter Lumsdale Day Monday
Club Rugby Y10-13 (boys)
Room Field
Staff member Mrs Bowen
1-1.40pm
Sports hall/ field C8
Mr Roberts/ Mr Fox Mrs Morris
1-1.40pm
MU1
Mr Rowley
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 Y11 composition drop-in
1-1.45pm
P1
Miss Bonsall
1-1.45pm 1-1.45pm 12.451.45pm 3.45pm
Flower beds Mrs Brailsford Sports hall Mr Shirtcliffe MU1 Mr Rowley Sports hall
Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor
1-1.45pm 1-1.45pm
E4 Sports hall
Mr Key Mr Shirtcliffe
1-1.45pm
Sports hall
Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner
Football Y11 Design and Technology ‘Drop-in’ Session Senior choir rehearsal Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Netball – all years
Friday
Board Games Club Badminton/Table Tennis Smash Up All Inclusive SEN Boccia
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Time 3.454.45pm 1-1.45pm
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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 07: 18 October 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 connexions@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 21 October–Friday 25 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
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
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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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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Issue 07: 18 October 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
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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 Chair of Governors Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted Vice Chair of Governors Parent Parent Parent Local Authority Headteacher Staff
Link Governor Area Leadership and strategy Finance, resources and personnel Standards: Curriculum (intent, implementation, impact) Safeguarding, health & safety, well-being Inclusion (SEND, behaviour, attendance) -
Please visit the school website for full details of the Governing Board.
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Highfields School
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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
Issue 07: 18 October 2019
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 07: 18 October 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
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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 - 30 -
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Issue 07: 18 October 2019
Newsletter Form tutors 2019-20: Starkholmes (lower school site): Year 7 7IR 7JST 7CH 7MWE 7MB 7HC 7KSW
Mr Richardson / Mrs Clifford Mrs Turner / Miss Morris / Mr Hill Miss Weller / Mrs Millington Mr Webb / Mrs Andrews Mr Stacey / Mrs Bonner Mrs Hadfield / Mr Crawford / Mrs Blakesley Mrs Wragg / Mrs Cruise / Mrs Allen
Year 8 8HB 8GD 8CC 8ESW 8BL 8LT 8RP
Miss Hall / Miss Bonsall / Mr Bishton / Mrs Bowen Mr Garth / Mrs Davies / Mrs Dowell Mrs Cooper / Mr Ruston Miss Hendry / Mr Nightingale-Smith / Mrs Wildgoose Mrs Llewellyn / Mr Brooks / Ms Bell Miss Tatum / Mrs Wilson Mr Platts / Mrs Sayers
Lumsdale (upper school site): Year 9: 9EB 9MJB 9PD 9AM 9RR 9GH 9GPR
Year 11: Miss Bonsall / Mr Brooks Mrs Barker / Mrs Millington Miss Hendry / Mrs Davies / Mr Platts Miss Morris / Mrs Hadfield Mr Ruston / Mrs Morgan Mrs Harrison / Mr Garth Mr Roberts
11IL 11RHM 11JFG 11KMR 11JAD 11JC 11MFA
Mr Archer / Mrs Allen Mr Richardson / Mrs Brailsford Mr Nightingale-Smith / Miss Tatum Mr Bishton Mr Hill / Mrs Cooper / Mr Crawford Miss Fairbank Mrs Wildgoose / Mr Shirtcliffe
12HK 12HME 12SAS 12CJW 13RKB 13DM 13BB 13HSO
Year 10: 10SA 10LB 10RNS 10AEB 10HC 10KF 10WS
Mr Lovatt Miss Morley Mrs Grainger / Mrs Andrews Mr Rowley Mrs Dowell / Miss Hall Mrs Clifford / Mrs Blakesley Mr Fairhurst
Sixth form:
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Mrs Key Mrs Megginson Mrs Stafford / Mrs Wilson Mr Warrington / Mr Brooks Mrs Brown Mr Moss Mrs Bonner / Mrs Bowen / Mrs Wragg Miss Ould / Mr Webb
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Issue 07: 18 October 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 evening 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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Issue 07: 18 October 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
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GCSE exam results: Thursday 20 August 2020
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Issue 07: 18 October 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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Issue 07: 18 October 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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