Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Highfields School Newsletter Newsletter
2019-20
Issue 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 2019
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Contents: Message from the headteacher ....................................................................3 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................... 5
Parent/carer survey .............................................................................................. 5 Y11 Mock Examination Timetable November / December 2019 ............................... 5 Exemplar Education .............................................................................................. 5 Bus Service 463 - Road Closure: Church Street, Holloway ....................................... 6 Reduced service for years 9-13 at Lumsdale on 12 December 2019 ......................... 6 Science revision guides and cards ......................................................................... 7 Year 13 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................... 8 Dates for your diary ........................................................................................... 10 Christmas Concert .............................................................................................. 11
Highfields News ......................................................................................... 12
Children in Need fundraising total........................................................................ 12 Netball Fundraiser Success! ................................................................................ 12 Bumblebee Conservation Trust visit lower school.................................................. 13 Highfields celebrates success at book quiz ........................................................... 14
Sports Leaders News ................................................................................. 15 Sports Fixture Results ................................................................................ 17
School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 ............................. 18
School clubs and extra-curricular activities .................................................. 20 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ..................................................... 23
Careers/Employability help .................................................................................. 23 Resources .......................................................................................................... 23 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize.................................................. 23 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ..................................................... 23 Careers interviews .............................................................................................. 24 Apprenticeship Opportunities .............................................................................. 26
School Meals – week 1 winter menu ........................................................... 29 Highfields School Uniform Code .................................................................. 31 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 ................................................ 33 Highfields School Contact details ................................................................ 34 Key Staff for 2019-20 ................................................................................ 36 Key Dates ................................................................................................. 38
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Message from the headteacher A rare negative from me (I hope you agree). A teacher found me this week wrestling with the same bin which caused an issue a fortnight ago as it had rolled down the same hill. On this occasion all of the contents came out. Most of the contents were little sacks of dog waste. The teacher and I spent five minutes clearing up this mess. If you know someone who uses Lumsdale site to exercise their dog I would like you to impress upon them that they are likely to be very unpopular with staff and students as 1) when playing sport we often end in up clearing up dog waste that has not been spotted or collected by the owner and 2) we do not appreciate dealing with the hundreds of sacks of foul smelling and potentially harmful dog waste left in our litter bins. And now on a more positive note … we received our report from last week’s visit from the local authority school improvement partner on Monday. This person is senior to me and is responsible for assessing my leadership and reporting on it to governors and Derbyshire County Council. One of his action points is to ensure that we relay good news to stakeholders in the community as he feels that we tend to over focus on what still needs to be done, as opposed to what we have achieved. With this in mind here are few examples of things that are going well: 1. Fixed term exclusions have dropped in term 1 to one third of what they were in term 1 last year. This suggests that our school is a happier place to study because serious disruption and unkind behaviour are happening much less often. We have achieved this by rewarding good behaviour and putting in place stringent consequences which reduce the chances of recurrence. 2. Attendance has increased significantly and persistent absenteeism has reduced significantly since term 1 2018. This means that more students are safely in school learning when they should be. 3. We have adapted well to the change in Ofsted schedule and used it as an opportunity to think carefully about what we teach, why and when we teach it and how we know students are learning. (As I’ve said in previous newsletters, we are not yet sure how Ofsted leaders will evaluate us against their new criteria.) 4. We have spent our funds very carefully and this has resulted in a balanced budget. I hope that these improving indicators suggest to you that school staff care deeply about your children and that we are working hard to improve things each and every day. Finally, in lessons this week I prioritised Y11 science and supply lessons and focused on how much revision students were undertaking in preparation for upcoming mock exams. Compared to other schools I’ve worked in Highfields students (with some very notable exceptions) do not revise as much as they could or should. We are working on this from a school perspective and are offering much guidance and support around revision and approach to learning. At home, please be aware that the strongest Derbyshire Y11 students will be doing 2-3 hours per night at the moment. I am offering this as information only and not because I am unaware of the challenges of getting teens to work independently (trust me, I understand this challenge very deeply from a parental point of view). Oh, and I was in an art lesson where Y10 were focusing on artist Tim Sale who is responsible for Batman comics and other graphic art. Here is Katie’s study around his work. Anyway … it’s stopped raining as I write this which has got to be good news for Matlock: have a great weekend.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Student Bulletin
Week commencing Monday 25 November: Year 11 mocks in the sports hall 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 Y13 Geology - Natural History Museum, London
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly
Friday 8.40am – Year 9 assembly Y10 geography fieldwork (Sheffield)
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Parents/Carers News Parent/carer survey Thank you to the parents/carers who have already completed our electronic survey issued on 19 November. Your views are very important to us and we would really appreciate it if you haven’t yet had chance to complete the survey that you spare a few minutes to do so. All responses are anonymous. However, if you would like us to respond to you please leave your name and contact information in your response to the final question. The survey is open until 29 November 2019. Many thanks.
Y11 Mock Examination Timetable November / December 2019 Year 11 students will be sitting their mock exams over the next two weeks from Monday 25 November until Thursday 5 December 2019. Students have been issued with their mock exam timetable which is also available on the website and through the link below: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11Mocks2019Timetable.pdf The mocks will be held in the sports hall under exam conditions to help prepare year 11 students for their GCSEs in the summer.
Exemplar Education
https://www.exemplar-education.com Exemplar Education provides online numeracy and literacy support programmes aimed at parents/carers who wish to do something extra at home in support of schoolwork. The company have asked us to distribute an information leaflet to students in years 7-10 on their behalf so parents/carers are aware that this support is available if families wish to find out more. Students will be given an envelope containing information from Exemplar Education on Monday 25 November to be returned by Thursday morning at the latest. Exemplar Education have asked that even if parents/carers are not interested in finding out further information, please can the reply slip be returned stating this. Thank you.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter
Advance notice
Bus Service 463 - Road Closure: Church Street, Holloway County Transport have informed us that Church Street, Lea will be closed to traffic from Monday 2 December to Wednesday 4 December 2019 and this will affect the route of service 463. The service will instead operate via Mill Lane and turn around at the triangle by the Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall. It will then operate the normal route along Mill Lane and Lea Road. Full details of the road closure can be found on the following link: https://one.network/?tm=115518788 .
Reduced service for years 9-13 at Lumsdale on 12 December 2019 The Wheeldon Hall at Lumsdale will be used as a Polling Station on 12 December 2019 and out of school use during the day. Catering arrangements for students in years 9 to 13 will be limited at break and a reduced menu of hot/cold take way food will be offered at lunch in the coffee bar for years 9-11 and sixth form canteen for years 12-13. At break toast, bacon sandwiches/vegetarian option will be served and at lunch burgers, hot dogs/vegetarian options will be available. If students at Lumsdale do not wish to use the reduced service option on 12 December, they are advised to bring a packed lunch. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter
Science revision guides and cards available to buy through Parent Pay Y10 and Y11 Double Award students GCSE Combined Revision Guides: GCSE Combined Revision Question Cards:
£6.60 £12.00
Y10 and Y11 Triple Award students GCSE Triple Revision Guides: GCSE Triple Revision Question Cards:
£9.50 £15.00
Sixth Form A level Biology Revision Guides:
£9.50
A level Physics Revision Guides:
£9.50
Y12 & Y13 Physics Revision Guides:
£5.25
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Year 13 Frequently Asked Questions These are a few frequently asked questions. There is a much more comprehensive list of questions and answers on the websites for UCAS, Student Finance and individual university accommodation sites. UCAS Apply closes on 15 January 2020. When is the deadline for confirming my acceptance of offers for university? You do not need to confirm your choices until 5 May 2020. At that point you should give a Firm Acceptance for your favourite choice, and an Insurance Acceptance. Note that your Insurance Offer is there in case your grades are lower than expected, so you should normally choose your lowest offer for the Insurance Acceptance – talk with us if you are unsure. Is there any point accepting before May? The advantage to confirming before May is that once you have put a university as your confirmed first choice you can start applying for accommodation there. In some cases as you move past Easter the choice of accommodation can reduce, although there should always be some choice for you even at a later stage. The priority is to be happy with your decision. So make sure you feel comfortable with your first choice and insurance offer. Once you are comfortable, it makes sense to confirm and then follow that university’s procedures for applying for accommodation. When do I apply for Student Finance? Student Finance opens for you in February, and it is a good idea to apply fairly early on. You do not need to have confirmed your university choices before you apply. They ask you to put down the university you think you are most likely to put as your first choice, and you can always change it later. What if I want to look for an apprenticeship or a job?
We have held our Apprenticeship evening and will be attending the Young Professionals Industry Day. We also have former students who have apprenticeships available to talk with you, please let us know if you would like to make use of this. Remember that Unifrog is a great resource for finding Apprenticeships and for researching different career prospects.
We will soon be starting mock interview practice and CV building where students can test themselves with an interviewer with a wide experience in business and receive feedback on their applications. This can help focus the mind on what students want to do.
Looking for relevant work experience from now onwards is important.
Those looking for apprenticeships should really be looking for Higher or Degree Apprenticeships. We can put you in touch with former students who have gone on to Apprenticeships in Finance, Engineering and Administration.
If you are uncertain of what you’d like to do, please look at the school website (Sixth Form main page, Careers and the Future): the Careers Service is available to talk (you can make your own appointment by email); there are books that might help – please ask; and talk to people from different work backgrounds who know you well.
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Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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Remember you can always put in a UCAS application in reserve.
There are some volunteering and work experience opportunities coming up which would look impressive on any CV, especially if you are looking for work in the local area – please ask Mr Flett.
What key dates are coming up? 6 December 2019 23 December 2019 – 3 January 2020 27 January 2020 17 – 21 February 2020 2 – 4 March 2020 16 March 2020 27 March 2020 30 March 2020 4 April 2020 6 April – 17 April 2020 8 May 2020 4 – 6 May 2020 25 May – 29 May 2020 18 May - 18 June 2020 18 June 2020 24 June 2020 15 August 202
CPD day Christmas holiday Data sheet to parents/carers Half term Drama practical exams Geology fieldwork (Castleton) Geology fieldwork (Stone Centre) Data sheet to parents/carers A-Level geography Sheffield (evening) Easter holiday Bank holiday Art/art textiles exam Half term A2 exams Year 13 Prom Exam contingency day A Level results day
For further information or advice on 01629 581888 ext.167 or email: mflett@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk or pbumby@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter
Dates for your diary 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 – tickets will be available from both receptions from 2 December 2019. £5 and £3 for concessions.
Year 13 certificates evening – Monday 16 December 2019 Full details will be issued by Mr Flett.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Christmas Concert
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Highfields News Children in Need fundraising total We are pleased to announce that Highfields School raised just over £2,000 for Children in Need last Friday. Starkholmes students raised a total of £1,060 from non-uniform day donations, cake sales, hot chocolate purchases, stalls and games. Lumsdale students also came to school in non-uniform and sixth form students organised activities which raised a total of £945.91. Thank you to staff and students who donated £1 by wearing non-uniform and took part in various activities to raise funds during the day. Your support for Children in Need is much appreciated.
Netball Fundraiser Success! Year 8 Netball Team
On Monday 25 November we started our fundraising campaign by holding a bench ball competition at dinner time - well done to 7JST and 8ESW for winning in their year groups. On Tuesday we had a cake sale at morning break and all the cakes had gone in 10 minutes! Everybody from the year 8 netball team had baked cakes along with some students from the year 7 team. Thank you also to Mr Redhead for making some delicious cakes for us to sell. Overall, we have raised £258.76 which was enough to buy our dresses! We would like to say thank you to Creation Studios for printing our school logo and our names on our dresses. With the money we have left over we have decided as a team to buy Miss Tabbenor a hoodie for being our netball coach to thank her for making it possible for us to get our dresses and for helping us with the fundraisers.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Bumblebee Conservation Trust visit lower school Mrs Harrison On Monday 18 November year 7 students were invited to join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust for a Bumblebee Education Experience. All students were invited to a 20 minute assembly, where the history and development of the bumblebee were shared through animations and giant props. The students were then each given a picture of a flower and they produced a virtual meadow, showing how easily they could make a difference. 50 minute workshops were throughout the day covering:
then
offered
Pollen analysis using microscopes - the students were given a range of pollen sample diagrams and they used the microscopes and pollen slides to identify which pollen each type of bumblebee collected. Ultraviolet field sketching - students were told how Bumblebees see different colours to humans and students had the opportunity to see flowers as Bumblebees would in a special booth. They then sketched the patterns that were seen. Bumblebee identification - there are 24 species of Bumblebee and the students were able to observe four species. They looked at the colours and patterns of the Bumblebees and sketched them. Using their sketches, they could use the ID key to identify each one.
Andy from The Bumblebee Trust said “Thank you so much for hosting the Bumblebee Education Experience. We had such a positive day and it was a privilege to be able to share our message with such an engaged and polite group of students. Thank you to all of the staff who supported the day too, they made our day extremely straightforward and enjoyable�. I would like to also thank our year 7 students on the behaviour and conduct throughout the day. If you would like to find out more about the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, please follow the link below to their website www.bumblebeeconservation.org.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Highfields celebrates success at book quiz Highfields students achieved brilliant results in last week’s regional heat of the UK Kids’ Lit Quiz. Schools nationwide take part in the Kids’ Lit Quiz, a competition that tests students between the ages of 11 and 13 on their knowledge of children’s literature. Two teams of year 7 and 8 students attended the East Midlands heat of the competition at Lady Manners School. They correctly answered questions on a wide range of genres, battling against teams from schools across the region and beyond, to achieve second and third places – an outstanding achievement!
Highfields narrowly missed out on the top place, beaten only by Lady Manners School. Team members Olivia, Olly, Millie, Joel, Emily, Ben, Scarlett and Evie were rewarded with books and book tokens. This was a fantastic result for Highfields School and we are extremely proud of the students’ performance. We wish the Lady Manners team the very best of luck for the UK final in London next month.
Year 7 and 8 teams with Kids' Lit Quizmaster, Wayne Mills and children's author Dan Walker.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 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:
Wednesday 27 November Upper school sports leaders’ lunchtime club will be in C8 from 1-1.30pm. Sports leaders will be completing theory booklets due to year 11 exams taking place in the sports hall.
Friday 29 November Voice of Sport November meeting at 1pm in the meeting room with sports leaders.
Full details are available from Mrs Allen.
Sports Leaders UK ‘Go Lead’ On Friday 15 November sixth form students Dylan, Tommi and Dylan took part in the Sports Leaders UK Go Lead course. Students lead a practical session of football at Starkholmes for year 7 tutor group, 7JST as part one of the course practical. Part two of the course took place today, Friday 22 November. The students tackled the theory components of the course - more news on this in next week’s newsletter.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Years 3 & 4 SSP Pentathlon Highfields hosted the years 3 and 4 School Sports Partnership pentathlon event after school in the sports hall on Monday 18 November for local primary schools. Highfields sports leaders from years 8-13 were on duty.
Ambassador Assembly Platinum ambassadors, Alisha and Holly led the sixth form assembly on Tuesday 19 November.
KS1 Key Steps Gymnastics On Tuesday 19 November the key stage 1 key steps gymnastics day two took place with gymnastics coach, Cath Jeffries, along with Highfields sports leaders leading the session.
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter YST Lead School Conference Mrs Allen attended the Youth Sport Trust’s lead school conference held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Wednesday 20 November.
KS2 Health Event We held the key stage 2 health event at Lumsdale today, Friday 22 November – full details will follow in next week’s newsletter.
Sports Fixture Results 3rd Round of National Cup Mr Roberts
On Wednesday afternoon year 9's and I travelled to Rushcliffe School, south of Nottingham for a National Cup fixture. The game was all but over after 15 minutes with quick-fire goals from an extremely classy outfit, who fielded a player on trials with the England National Team. In the second half, the Highfields’ boys were absolutely brilliant and managed to score three wellworked goals. Despite a defeat, they did themselves proud and still gave a deafening rendition of Sweet Caroline on the way home through the traffic. The best moment for me was Ewan's comment post-match, "Well, Sir, at least I can say I saved a shot from an England player!" Well done to all involved, you showed great heart!
Year 7 & 8 Netball Teams Miss Tabbenor
On Thursday 20 November, St Marys came to Lumsdale school site to play the year 7 and 8 netball teams. The Year 7 was first on court and they played some exceptional netball showing some great potential. We had some excellent long range shots from Brooke who also got ‘player of the match’. Unfortunately, they lost 10-4, but we know what to practice for when we go over to them in a couple of weeks. Our year 8 team was second on court and started the first half fantastically taking the lead into half time, unfortunately we lost by 2 goals at the end. Well done to Freya who got ‘player of the match’!
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 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 (INSET day for Highfields)
Sport/Event
Age/Gender
SSP Event (Level 2)
County Event (Level 3)
Sports hall 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 13 February Wednesday 2 October @ Repton Thursday 21 November Tuesday 11 February
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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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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:
Lumsdale
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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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter 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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Issue 11: 22 November 2019
School club notice board
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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 11: 22 November 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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Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter
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Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Apprenticeship Opportunities Toyota Engineering Apprenticeship – Burnaston
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Toyota Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship – Burnaston
Follow the links below for further information on either of the above two apprenticeships: www.recruitment.toyotauk.com or www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Atkins, Derby - Work Experience Opportunity Atkins are offering work experience for 14-19-year-olds in Derby through Springpod. By working with Atkins students can learn about what it's like as an environmental scientist, a project manager or a quantity surveyor at one of the world's most respected consultancy firms. Atkins Work Experience Programmes: Students will spend time in the office they have chosen, shadowing and working alongside Atkins staff for up to ten working days. By spending time with teams working on live or real past projects, students will gain a unique insight into how the world of business works, putting them a step ahead of the competition when they start looking for a job. Atkins will treat students like a member of the team and make sure that work experience with them is valuable. Students will be encouraged to speak to as many people as possible during their work experience to learn about all the different careers and entry routes with Atkins. For students wishing to apply for summer work experience an account can be created and application completed through the link below: Springpod Work Experience Springpod is a free resource for students to connect with top employers, explore a broad library of career paths packed with fascinating insights and key labour market data. From average salaries to popular industries, Springpod gives students access to reliable and relevant information that helps them make smarter career decisions early and is supported by a network of the UK’s largest employers. Students can apply directly for work experience opportunities from Atkins, BBC, BMW, Airbus, BAE Systems, Deloitte, Boots, Royal Air Force, Rolls Royce EY and more. Full details about Springpod can be accessed through their website: https://www.springpod.co.uk
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter School Meals – week 1 winter menu Monday 25 November - Friday 29 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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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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
Be the best you can
Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Granola Pots Yoghurt Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 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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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 2019
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 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter 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 11: 22 November 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
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Highfields School
Issue 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 2019
Newsletter Key Dates Dates are correct at the time of going to print.
2019-20 academic year: Term 1 - 3 September 2019 to 25 October 2019 Term Term Term Term Term
2 3 4 5 6
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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 bank holidays (school closed): 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)
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: Tuesday 19 November 2019 Year 12: Year 9: Year 11: Year 8: Year 10: Year 7:
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
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 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)
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 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 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 11: 22 November 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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