Highfields School Newsletter Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter
2019-20
Issue 08: 25 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 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter
Contents: Message from the headteacher .................................................................. 3 Student Bulletin ......................................................................................... 4 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................. 5
Online counselling services ................................................................................. 5 Remembrance Day ............................................................................................. 5 Year 11 key dates .............................................................................................. 6
Dates for your diary ..................................................................................................... 6
Highfields School Sixth Form Open Evening ......................................................... 7 Careers evening – 14 November 2019 ................................................................. 8 Highfields PTFA .................................................................................................. 9
School News ........................................................................................... 10
Starkholmes disco ............................................................................................ 10
Sports Leaders News ............................................................................... 11 School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 .................. 15 School clubs and extra-curricular activities ................................................ 17 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ................................................... 20
Careers/Employability help ................................................................................ 20 Resources ........................................................................................................ 20 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize................................................ 20 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ................................................... 20 Careers interviews ............................................................................................ 21
School Meals – week 1 winter 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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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Message from the headteacher I was on the way to work on Wednesday morning when a thick fog enveloped the car as I crossed Matlock moor. It was the kind of fog that is so dense you imagine that you’ll emerge to find that it’s 1943 and Britain is still at war (well, that’s the kind of thing I imagine anyway). Happy Talk by Captain Sensible was playing on the radio and I found myself thinking about Ofsted. You may or may not be aware that a new Ofsted schedule has just been launched. This is major news for educators because it usually signals a change in what inspectors are looking for. At the moment people like me are reading each inspection report as it comes out to see what it reveals about how inspectors are evaluating schools. At these times a mini industry springs up to provide schools with an insight into how to impress inspectors when they show up. After you have been working in education for a while you begin to see Ofsted in context. My last school was evaluated as ‘requires improvement’ and, two years later, as ‘outstanding’. As someone who was in a key role at the school during that period I have to say that, as far as I could see, the school was a pretty great place to be on both occasions. The key difference was that we had a different set of inspectors each time. My headteacher agreed about this and we refrained from putting out the ‘outstanding’ banners at the school’s entrance because we hadn’t done so when the same outfit judged us as ‘requiring improvement’. The thing is that real educators are motivated by the needs of their students rather than the changing tastes of our regulator. This being said, we are, of course, taking full notice of how this framework is being delivered, if only to understand how best to discuss our school with inspectors when eventually they turn up. Luckily for us we have an inspector in Mr Cole who he keeps us informed around issues like this. In lessons this week I found Y7 students making working models of human limbs. I initially feared that, given my recent reading around the menacing potential of robots, this was part of a project which would see crazed humanoids taking over the school. At this point, however, students had only got as far as the elbow (see inset) so I think we are safe for a few weeks at least. Elsewhere I headed for a cover lesson as SLT often do. In it I found one of our cover supervisors overseeing a really focused lesson based around multiplication using personalised pathways on MyMaths. I think that our cover supervisors do a great job in insulating our children against the risk of learning slippage when one of teachers is unwell. Our sports leaders have been working hard again this term under the direction of Mrs Allen and I would like to express my congratulations in particular to four students who received prestigious awards at last week’s Derbyshire School Sports Awards Ceremony, for their contribution to sports leaders during their time at Highfields. Harry (year 13 last year) was presented with ‘Young Official of the Year’, Alisha (year 13) received ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and Holly (year 13) and Evie (year 11) were awarded ‘Young Leaders of the Year’. I am extremely proud of their achievements and the work of our sports leadership academy – congratulations! I would like to end by wishing our students, staff and families a lovely and relaxing half term. A Marsh Headteacher
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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Student Bulletin
Week commencing Monday 4 November: Year 12 engineering students - work experience week Years 7-11 Bebras competition in lessons from 4-15.11.19 Year 9 woodland geography fieldwork in lessons all week
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly 7am-11.30pm Year 13 ‘Geography in Action’ conference (London) 12-4pm senior maths challenge at Derby University x4 students
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly 6-8.30pm - sixth form open evening (Lumsdale)
Friday 8.40am – Year 9 assembly
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Parents/Carers News Online counselling services XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults – Kooth (for young people) and Qwell (for adults). Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. The site offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people and can be accessed everyday - Monday to Friday from 12pm – 10pm and Saturday – Sunday between 6pm – 10pm and students have been made aware of the resources through assemblies.
Kooth website www.kooth.com Further information about XenZone can be accessed at www.xenzone.com For parents/carers looking for more information about Kooth, please email parents@xenzone.com
Qwell, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for adults accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of need. The site can be accessed Monday – Friday from 12pm–10pm and Saturday – Sunday between 6pm– 10pm. Qwell website www.qwell.io
Remembrance Day On Remembrance Day (11 November 2019) we will be holding a short service in school at 11am to think about those from our community who have been involved in active service, in the past or present, as members of the armed forces. We will be joined by Father Mark from St Giles Church and representatives from each form will attend the service. Students and staff who are part of cadets or the scouting movement that have volunteered to attend are invited to wear their uniforms for the service if they would like to.
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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Year 11 key dates Please make a note of the important dates below for year 11 students:
Thursday 7 November 2019 - open evening for prospective sixth form students
Friday 25 October 2019 - Y11 profiles to parents/carers
Monday 25 November 2019 to Thursday 5 December - Y11 mock exams
Tuesday 28 January 2020 - Y11 parents/carers’ consultation evening
Friday 24 January 2020 - Y11 profiles to parents/carers
Monday 11 May 2020 - scheduled start date for GCSE exams
Wednesday 24 June 2020 - scheduled end date for GCSE exams
Friday 19 June 2020 - Y11 leavers Prom
Thursday 20 August 2020 - GCSE results day
Dates for your diary 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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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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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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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. 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 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter School News Starkholmes disco Last night (24 October) we held our disco at Starkholmes for year 7 and 8 students. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and taking part in the cha cha slide (see below). It was a great atmosphere and students (and staff) enjoyed the evening. Thank you to all staff involved in making the evening a success. A fitting end to a long term.
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Issue 08: 25 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 3 November 2019 Key Steps KS1 gymnastics at Starkholmes from 12-3pm with Coach K Jeffries. Sports leaders in years 7, 8 and 9 are supporting.
Thursday 7 November 2019 Rearranged KS2 mini soccer is scheduled to take place from 9am-3pm at Cavendish Fields with Highfields sports leaders supporting.
Friday 8 November 2019 Year 9 Young Ambassador assembly Rearranged KS2 tag rugby event from 9am-3pm at Lumsdale with Highfields sports leaders supporting.
Saturday 9 November 2019 SSP cross country finals in Ashbourne – Mrs Allen and Mr Molyneux in attendance.
Remaining Young Ambassador assemblies:
Monday 18 November – Year 7 Tuesday 19 November – Sixth form
Further details are available from Mrs Allen.
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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Young Ambassador Assemblies Young Ambassador assemblies took place for year 8 on Tuesday 22 October and year 11 on Wednesday 23 October lead by our Platinum Ambassadors – Alisha and Holly.
Year 5 & 6 Cross Country Finally, the years 5 and 6 cross country race took place on Tuesday 22 October on a somewhat muddy field, but at least there was no standing water like last week! Our year 7-13 sports leaders on duty were brilliant as ever – thank you.
Results: Girls - winners: Gold medal Silver medal Bronze medal
Georgina – All Saints Lydia – St Joseph’s Martha – All Saints
Boys - winners: Gold medal Silver medal Bronze medal
Jacob – All Saints Logan – All Saints Ethan – All Saints
Girls team - race winners: 1st All Saints 2nd St Joseph’s 3rd Wessington 4th Winster Boys team - race winners: 1st All Saints 2nd St Joseph’s 3rd Winster th 4 Wessington
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Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Overall cross country champions 1st All Saints 2nd St Joseph’s 3rd Winster 4th Wessington The top 10 runners in each race progress to the SSP finals in Ashbourne on Saturday 9 November. Our year 7 sports leaders were marking the School Games values of self-belief, determination and passion at the event.
Winners: Self-belief: Passion: Determination:
Ben from Winster and Amber from Wessington primaries. Shohei from South Darley and Martha from Elton primaries. Ethan from All Saints and Lydia from St Joseph’s primaries.
Year 11 table tennis On Wednesday 23 October the final lesson of the year 11 table tennis option took place. The group had been battling it out for eight weeks to see who would finish at the top of the ladder. A fantastic effort by Jamie, Sam, Georgia, Katie and Ellie. The students have been engaged in competition and coaching on certain rules.
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Issue 08: 25 October 2019
Newsletter Year 5 & 6 Playmaker Conference On Thursday 24 October the year 5 and 6 Playmaker conference took place to introduce the young leaders to the Sports Leadership UK award. The young leaders from Winster and St Giles will be working in their respective schools for the next two terms leading their own schools in playground activities. These youngsters will return to Highfields on 2 April for our annual Sports Leaders Academy Awards evening 2020. Winster and St Giles young leaders pictured with Highfields leaders Hettie, Courtney and Reece.
Key Stage 1 Multi-Skills The rearranged KS1 multi-skills festival took place on Friday 25 October – full report will appear in next week’s newsletter.
Voice of Sport Group The first Voice of Sport group meeting for the academic year took place today, Friday 25 October – full details will appear in next week’s newsletter.
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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 13 February Wednesday 2 October @ Repton Thursday 21 November Tuesday 11 February
Thursday 14 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell 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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Newsletter School clubs and extra-curricular activities Starkholmes Day Monday
Club Y7 Sports leaders Chill Out Club
Time 1.00 -1.30pm 1.15-1.45pm
Room Gym Parts Mobile
Homework Club Y7-8 Netball Mini Musical
1.00 -1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 3.30-4.45pm
Room 4 Courts PArts Mobile
Y7-8 Girls’ football
3.30-4.20pm
Field
Staff member Mrs Turner Mrs Weightman Edge Mrs Green Mrs Wildgoose Miss Bonsall/ Miss Hendry Mr Shirtcliffe Miss White (coach)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Highflyers Dance Club
1-1.45pm
PArts Mobile
Netball
1-1.45pm
Courts
Table Tennis Homework Club Junior Choir Christian Union Club
1-1.45pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.45pm 1.10-1.45pm
Gym Room 4 Music room Room 2
Computing Club Y7/8 Football (girls and boys) Junior choir rehearsal
1-1.30pm 1-1.30pm 1-1.40pm
Room 7 Gym/field Music
Y7 Science Club
1-1.30pm
Lab 2
Homework Club
1.00-1.30pm
Room 4
Mrs Hadfield Mr Shirtcliffe Mr Rowley/ Miss Hinde Mr Nightingale Smith Miss Duncan
Lower School Drama Club Y8 Sports leaders Maths Club Y8 Technology Club Y7 Cookery Club Homework Club Netball - this club will be at
1-1.45pm 1.00-1.30pm 1-1.30pm 1-1.30pm 1-1.45pm 1.00-1.30pm 3.45-4.45pm
PArts Mobile Gym Room 6 T1 T3 Room 4 Sports hall LUMSDALE
Miss Hendry Mr Molyneux Miss Hall Mr Richardson Miss Weller Mrs Green Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor
Mini Musical
3.30-4.45pm
PArts Mobile
Miss Bonsall/ Miss Hendry
Y7/Y8 Book Club* (alternate weeks) Geography Support/Revision Homework Club
1.15pm 1-1.45pm 1-1.30pm
Library Room 2 Room 4
Year 11 dance intervention (AH)
3.30-5pm
PArts Mobile
Mrs Robinson Mrs Barker Mrs Weightman Edge Mrs Hollinrake
Lumsdale. Students should travel on the Slacks bus to upper site and arrange collection from Lumsdale.
Friday
*Please note:
Miss Hollinrake / Mrs Redhead Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor Mr Molyneux Miss Judson Mr Stacey -
The Y7/8 Book Club alternates each week. Y7 Book Club began Friday 13 September 2019, followed by the Y8 Book Club the week after.
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Newsletter Lumsdale Day Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Club Rugby Y10-13 (boys) Football
Time 3.45-4.45pm 1-1.45pm 1-1.40pm
Room Field Sports hall/ field C8
Staff member Mrs Bowen Mr Roberts/ Mr Fox Mrs Morris
Y11 Design and Technology ‘Drop-in’ Session Senior choir rehearsal
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
3.30-4.45pm
Sixth formers
GCSE Drama Intervention - IT1
3.30-5pm
Wheeldon Hall IT1
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
Netball – all years Friday
Board Games Club Badminton/Table Tennis Smash Up All Inclusive SEN Boccia
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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 08: 25 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 winter menu Monday 4 November - Friday 8 November 2019 Monday
Week 1
Mains
Big breakfast, Vegetarian breakfast
Sides
Hash brown, Selection of Breads
Veg & salads
Salad Selection, Beans, Sweetcorn
Desserts
Winter fruit crumble, Choc beetroot muffin, Flapjack, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Tuesday
Mains
Chicken parmigiana, Quorn parmigiana
Sides
Pasta, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Cauliflower, Peas
Desserts
Paris sandwich, Choc Rosalie biscuit, Shortbread, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Wednesday
Mains
Roast Beef, Sweet potato & squash casserole
Sides
Creamed Potatoes, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, broccoli, carrots
Desserts
Cornflake tart, Ginger biscuits, Carrot cake muffin, Fresh Fruit, Fruit yoghurt
Thursday
Mains
Tia chicken Laksa, Tia Quorn Laksa
Sides
Noodles, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Sweetcorn/ pea mix, Salad
Desserts
Apple sponge, Banana toffee muffin, Choc cracknel, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Friday
Mains
Catch of the day - Salmon fillet, Veg pizza
Sides
Chips, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Mushy Peas/garden peas, Baked Beans
Desserts
Melting moments, Jelly ice cream, Forest fruit muffin, 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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Newsletter Menu options available at morning break: Week 1 winter menu Monday
Tuesday
Bacon Bap Bacon Egg Bap
Yoghurt
Toast
Granola Pots
Bacon cob
Croissants
Porridge pot
Toast with jam
Cheese scone
Crumpets
Teacakes
Fresh Fruit
Bacon egg Bap Pizza baguette
Friday
Teacakes
Filled Naan Bread
Wednesday Bacon Bap
Thursday
Crumpets
Sandwiches Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Yoghurt Granola Pots
Crumpets
Sandwiches
Teacakes
Yoghurt
Toasted sandwiches
Granola Pots
Toast
Cold Pasta Pots
Bacon Bap
Homemade garlic bread
Bacon Egg Bap
Toasted sandwiches
Homemade bread rolls
Crumpets
Fresh Fruit
Teacakes
Sausage bap
Teacakes
Homemade garlic bread
Wholemeal Bread Rolls
Cheese scone
Yoghurt
Crumpets
Granola Pots
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Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Granola Pots Yoghurt Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit
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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 08: 25 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 08: 25 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 08: 25 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 08: 25 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
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 - 30 -
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Issue 08: 25 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:
Be the best you can
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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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 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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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 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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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 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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Highfields School
Issue 08: 25 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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