Highfields School
Issue 20: 7 February 2020
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Issue 20: 7 February 2020
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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Issue 20: 7 February 2020
Newsletter
Contents: Message from the headteacher ....................................................................3 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................... 5
Parent consultation evenings ................................................................................ 5 Silver Duke of Edinburgh students ......................................................................... 5 Reminder: Year 9 vaccination consent ................................................................... 6 Coronavirus ......................................................................................................... 7 Year 11 lunchtime study support/drop in/revision support timetable 2020................ 9 Exam timetables................................................................................................. 10
Curriculum Spotlight .................................................................................. 12
Business ............................................................................................................ 12
School News ............................................................................................. 13
Attention all budding scientists – MiSAC competition 2020 .................................... 13 Apprenticeship Fair at Chesterfield College........................................................... 13
Sports Leaders News ................................................................................. 14
School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 ............................. 17 Sports Fixture Results ......................................................................................... 18
School clubs and extra-curricular activities .................................................. 19 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ..................................................... 22
Careers/Employability help .................................................................................. 22 Resources .......................................................................................................... 22 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize.................................................. 22 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ..................................................... 22 Careers interviews .............................................................................................. 23
Community Events..................................................................................... 27 School Meals ............................................................................................ 28 Highfields School Uniform Code .................................................................. 30 Glossary of Abbreviations ........................................................................... 32 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 ................................................ 33 Highfields School Contact details ................................................................ 34 Key Staff for 2019-20 ................................................................................ 36 Key Dates ................................................................................................. 38 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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Newsletter Message from the headteacher You probably won’t remember my asking if anyone knew about ‘mindfulness’ or ‘awareness’ a few weeks ago. Well, as it happened I have had a series of meeting with parents, students and staff who responded. I’m more and more convinced that next year we should make an effort to build on strategies which evidence indicates might improve our students’ mental wellbeing. What was fascinating about the discussions was the amount going on with regards to mental health interventions. I have learnt about evidence regarding ‘awareness’ and yoga training, how national companies are rolling out mental health programmes for their employees and how a whole suite of strategies are being used by members of our own team to reduce the chances of a student becoming isolated through school refusal/phobia. One of the most fascinating discussions was with a student who was working on ‘gradual exposure therapy’ with our family support manager (early help team). It was so interesting that I invited the family support manager to explain her work to the senior team on Monday. What interested me even further was the commonality between her techniques and those of the parents I spoke to last week who were awareness practitioners. And finally, I was fascinated by the way in which the family support manager seemed to blend compassion with (significant) robustness. Put simply she seems to have a good eye for when students need a stiff word and when they need supportive intervention. This is something that even the most experienced educators/parents/carers can find difficult. As I write this I am in seclusion, supervising two students over lunchtime. When students are unkind or inconsiderate to others or they affect their peers’ chances of learning then we usually remind students of our expectations. If students don’t heed these reminders they will end up in seclusion which we feel is better than exclusion because at least they are safe, secure, in school and still learning. We used to have ‘carrels’ which separated students a bit and reduced the risk of them getting into further trouble. Recently we have abandoned these and simply use normal classroom desks. Senior and pastoral leaders check into seclusion regularly to spot any frequent visitors. Most leaders will ask students in there ‘what happened?’ Students divide into two categories. The first offers a lengthy explanation about how the whole thing was, basically, somebody else’s fault. The second usually starts a fairly short sentence with the words ‘Because I…’. The latter category, we notice, is far less likely to visit regularly because they understand that they have control over their own destiny. The first category are our real focus because they have not yet understood their own power in shaping their experience of the school/world. Obviously, seclusion itself, like any other consequence, is unlikely to stop a child behaving unwisely and we have a range of strategies available to those who struggle with behaviour. Seclusion is just a way in which we can temporarily reduce the impact on other children and staff of behaviour which affects the happiness, wellbeing and learning of others. And now I will break off for a moment to go and speak to the student in the corridor who has been singing Silent Night on a loop (in a weird falsetto) for the last five minutes… In lessons this week I watched a brilliant scene unfold when an A level student took on his teacher in an English language lesson. The student accused the teacher of ‘jumping the gun’ when he moved to discuss more contemporary theorists before considering the influence of Aristotle. Like me, this teacher (thankfully) revelled in an intellectual challenge coming from a student and so the debate kicked off. When I left, the teacher was winning on points, but the student had far from given up and was getting some good support from his peers. And this was the view from early morning bus duty on Thursday…
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Newsletter Student Bulletin Week commencing Monday 14 February 2020 Year 11 engineering controlled assessments during lessons until February half term. Year 11 art/photography exam preparation in lessons until 20 March 2020 Year 11 MFL GCSE mock orals A level art/textiles exam preparation in lessons from 4 February – 1 May 2020
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly 4-7pm – Year 8 parent consultation evening (Lumsdale)
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly Year 8 students – Waste Watchers (full day)
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly 7pm Highfields Got Talent (Starkholmes)
Friday 8.40am – Year 9 assembly Ski trip students depart for Davos
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Newsletter Parents/Carers News
Parent consultation evenings Our remaining parent consultation evenings for 2020 are as follows: Year 8 Year 10 Year 7
– Tuesday 11 February 2020 – Tuesday 3 March 2020 – Tuesday 17 March 2020
All parent consultation evenings take place in the sports hall at Lumsdale and appointments can be made between 4pm and 6.45pm – details will be issued to each year group prior to the evening.
Year 8 parent consultation evening reminder 11 February 2020 at Lumsdale:
As you are aware the year 8 parents evening is on Tuesday 11 February in the sports hall at Lumsdale (upper school site) between 4pm and 7pm. During the evening you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with subject teachers. I would encourage you to bring your son/daughter to this meeting so that they can contribute to the discussion. Students have been issued with an appointment sheet to record appointment times of five minutes per subject – please let your child know what appointment times you would like so they are aware when booking with staff. If you have real concerns in a particular subject, please do not hesitate to contact the member of staff at a later date, if you are unsuccessful on the evening. The evening will end at 7pm promptly. Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you. Miss Hamrouge Head of Year 8
Silver Duke of Edinburgh students A reminder to students who are taking part in the silver Duke of Edinburgh award scheme that meetings are held on Monday lunchtimes in C6 with Mr Archer. Please ensure you attend if you wish to continue to the silver award.
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Newsletter Reminder: Year 9 vaccination consent for Teenage Booster and Meningococcal ACWY (MEN ACWY) Thank you to the parents/carers of students in year 9 who have already responded to the immunisation team’s vaccination information. If you have not yet given your consent, please can you ensure you do so as soon as possible in order for sufficient vaccines to be ordered. The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) for Derbyshire give vaccines to students in school rather than through their GP surgeries. Year 9 vaccinations will take place on Tuesday 25 February 2020 for Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine and the Teenage Booster vaccine. Consent for your child to be vaccinated against these diseases is required and the Immunisation Team have implemented an e-consent for this programme of vaccinations for both girls and boys in year 9. If you haven’t already done so, please visit https://www.derbyshireandcityimms.co.uk/ (of for iPhone and Android’s with the “scan me” app) and click on the Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio, Men ACWY icon to complete the consent form. The option to consent or decline the vaccination is at the end of the questionnaire so please complete even if you do not want your child to have the vaccination. The unique school code for Highfields School is DD112950 For more information about the vaccination please visit: http://www.derbyshireschoolnurses.org.uk/parents/immunisations If you experience any problems or do not have access to give your consent on the e-consent form, please call the School Age Immunisation Team: Clay Cross: 01246 252953 Repton: 01283 707178 Thank you for your co-operation.
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Coronavirus The government is closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus and is taking action at home and abroad. The overall risk of Coronavirus to the UK remains moderate. However, we understand that people may be concerned where there are students or staff returning from or visiting China. Public Health England and the Foreign Office have issued advice for anyone travelling to the area. This can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-tochina Latest information and advice can also be found at: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Advice to parents/carers You should not be unduly worried about the possibility of your children catching the Coronavirus. There is no reason why your children should not continue to attend school as normal. We recognise that some families or children may be planning to travel to China during the forthcoming half term period. If so, please refer to the FCO’s latest travel advice via the link above.
What action you can take A UK wide campaign has been launched to provide clear advice on how to slow the spread of Coronavirus. The campaign promotes basic hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses. DHSC content from social media links:
https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1223888 531262726144
https://www.facebook.com/DHSCgovuk/videos/ 194227541968649/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dhsc_coronavir us-coronavirusoutbreak-coronavirusuk-activity6629655670331318273-Djpu
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Newsletter Year 11 Revision Resources Revision resources – the revision information issued at our recent Y11 parents’ evening can be accessed on our website via the following links: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/E xamPDFs/Y11RevisionPack.pdf http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11RevisionPresentation.pdf Year 11 mock exams (February 2020) A reminder that Y11 mock exams in English, maths, science and PRS are taking place on 25, 26 and 27 February 2020 – please see the link below to the mock timetable: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11TimetableFebMocks2020.pdf Year 11 GCSE timetable (Summer 2020) The summer GCSE timetable is available on the school website and students have been given copies to plan their revision, the first exam starts from 11 May 2020 – please access via the link below: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11%20GCSE%20Timetable%20Summer %202020.pdf
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Newsletter Year 11 lunchtime study support/drop in/revision support timetable 2020 Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Maths intervention in M4 (invitation only)
Maths intervention in D2 (invitation only)
D&T/Engineering drop-in / intervention sessions
Music composition drop in – 12.4513.50pm in MU1
GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
Maths drop in M3
English Literature starting with going back through the anthology poems - one each week - E2 1.00 - 1.30pm
Morning
GCSE PE breakfast club- 8.15 until 8.57am L4 Maths intervention in M4 (invitation only) Food Technology - drop in C8 Biology revision sessions at 1.001.30pm in S5
Lunchtime
Tuesday
D&T, Engineering drop-in / intervention sessions History drop in support session. 1.00-1.30pm in H8 with Mrs Clifford GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March Maths drop in M3
GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March Computer Science. 1.001.30pm in IT1 English language - working through each of the questions - starting with paper 1 question 2 - E2 1.00 - 1.30pm History drop in support session. 1.00-1.30pm in H8 with Miss Morley Maths drop in M3
Spanish and French revision/drop-in sessions in L4. 1.00-1.30pm Higher Physics 1pm Mrs Morgan in S9 Geography drop in
Maths drop in Foundation Physics 1.00pm with Mrs Morgan in S9 Business dropin IT1
Maths drop in Business dropin IT1
After School
Chemistry 1pm in S2 D&T/Engineering from 27 January after school session for practical work in C2/3 from 3.30 to 4.30pm
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Dance rehearsal until 2 April every Friday 3.304.30pm
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Newsletter Exam timetables Exam timetables are available on the school website – the main exam page can be accessed via the following link http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/exams.html Year 11 mock exam timetable (February 2020) http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11TimetableFebMocks2020.pdf Year 11 GCSE timetable (Summer 2020) http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11%20GCSE%20Timetable%20Summer %202020.pdf Year 13 A level timetable (Summer 2020) http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y13%20A%20Level%20Timetable%20Sum mer%202020.pdf
Dates for your diary Term 3: Y8 parent consultation evening – Tuesday 11 February 2020 4-7pm, Lumsdale
Highfields’ Got Talent – Thursday 13 February 2020 7pm, Bowler Hall (Starkholmes)
Term 4: Y9 Immunisations – Tuesday 25 February 2020 Y10 Parent consultation evening - Tuesday 3 March 2020 4-7pm, Lumsdale
Y7 Parent consultation evening - Tuesday 17 March 2020 4-7pm, Lumsdale
Evening of Dance – Wednesday 18 March 2020 7pm, Starkholmes
Easter Concert – Tuesday 24 March 2020 7-10pm, Lumsdale
Sports Leaders Awards Evening – Thursday 2 April 2020 6-8pm, Lumsdale
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Thursday 13 February 2020
7pm—9pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes (lower school site) Tickets available at lower site
from 3.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020
£2.00 per person All proceeds to Sheffield Childrens Hospital
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Newsletter Curriculum Spotlight Business Mr Lovatt
The Business courses offered at Highfields are popular option choices at both KS4 and KS5. The GCSE option gives students an overview of the main business activities seen in the majority of enterprises. The course is made up of six sections that must be viewed as interconnected when assessed at the highest level. The usual suspects of Finance, Marketing Human Resources and Business Operations (production, procurement, quality and customer service) are all studied. In addition, the topic of Business Activity looks at why businesses are created, the role and characteristics of entrepreneurs and the nature and influence of stakeholders. Also studied in this section are the different types of business ownership formats, aims and objectives, planning and location. The final area of study is the Influences on Business. This includes the expected economic climate, legislation and competition but also includes the significant impact globalisation is having on the ethical and environmental issues faced by business as well as the ever changing technological challenges organisations have to cope with. Year 11 students are currently working towards applying their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals (so far this has included Apple, Thornton’s and Hello Fresh) and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts. They will also need to develop an understanding of how these contexts impact on business behaviour. Further challenges are to investigate and analyse real business opportunities and issues to construct well-argued, well-evidenced, balanced and structured discussions, demonstrating their breadth and depth of understanding of the subject. The Level 3 BTEC Business course provides a different set of challenges for students as the methods of assessment are diverse. Personal finance is included at this stage with students having to decide, for example, which car insurance quote to accept. In the Marketing unit candidates are provided with a pre-release business scenario (the most recent being an Escape Room) and must take their marketing skills and construct a campaign for the business in one three hour session. Both the year 12 and 13 cohorts are currently writing up their independently researched reports for either Customer Service or Exploring Business (this includes features contributing to success, business markets and environment and the importance of innovation and enterprise).
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Newsletter School News Attention all budding scientists – MiSAC competition 2020 Mrs Stafford
The Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee have launched their competition for 2020. This year’s competition aims to increase the understanding of how vaccines work. Winning entries will win cash prizes of up to £250 for their school and up to £100 for themselves. Students need to produce information for a social-media web site (VaccAid) for teenagers to explain what vaccines are and how they work. Year 10 students have been learning about vaccines in their GCSE topic Infection and Response and are already preparing entries. It would be great for other year groups to get involved as well. Students can enter individually or in groups up to a maximum of four people. We will be collecting all entries in and selecting the best ten entries for Key Stage 3 students (year 7 and 8) and ten entries for Key Stage 4 (year 9, 10 and 11). The deadline for entries into school will be Friday 20 March. For more information on how to enter and advice on information to include visit the MiSAC website (www.misac.co.uk) and look at the Annual Competition or speak to Mrs Stafford (Head of Biology) or your science teacher.
Apprenticeship Fair at Chesterfield College Mrs Turner
A group of year 11 students had the opportunity to attend the Apprenticeship Fair at Chesterfield College on the morning of Tuesday 4 February. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to learn more about the apprenticeship programmes on offer and make valuable connections with local employers. There was a dedicated team of advisors on hand who stressed the importance of submitting a strong application for an apprenticeship. All the apprenticeships are advertised on the national apprenticeship website.
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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:
Saturday 8 February 2020
SSP cross country finals at Ashbourne from 8-11am – Mrs Allen and Mr Molyneux will be in attendance.
Tuesday 11 February 2020
Year 11 level 1 sports leaders’ moderation from 10.30-11am
Wednesday 12 February 2020
Fit February at 1pm in sports hall with sports leaders
Thursday 13 February 2020
High 5 netball training with Val Kindred from England netball – 9am-3.30pm with sports leaders
Sunday 23 February-Friday 28 February 2020
Youth Sport Trust International Youth Sport Award conference in Bahrain
Further details are available from Mrs Allen.
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Newsletter Voice of sport meeting The monthly voice of sport meeting took place on Friday 31 January that focused on our new monthly foci for sport.
Step into Sport conference 2020 Six of our year 9 students (Eve, Ruby, Seline, Harvey, Stephen and Callum) attended the Step into Sport conference at St Mary’s in Chesterfield alongside other students from Tupton, Shirebrook, St Mary’s and Bolsover. Led by England boxing champion, Rachel McKenzie, students also took part in tennis, volleyball and boccia activities during the morning session. Students played and supported each other leading activities. In the afternoon they devised an action plan to bring some ideas back in to school to encourage others in their year group to take part. They presented their plans to other schools encouraging their leadership skills. We loved seeing Mr Pemberton who now teaches at Bolsover.
SSP sports hall athletics finals Mrs Allen & Mr Shirtcliffe
Highfields hosted a very successful sports hall athletics competition on Wednesday 5 February with our Derbyshire Dales schools. The event saw over 120 students taking part in active competition, supported by sports leaders who had been trained by Mike Frost from England Athletics. Cluster schools taking part in the large school’s event in the morning were All Saints (Highfields cluster) along with Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School cluster, Lady Manners cluster and Anthony Gell cluster schools. Well done to All Saints who came first and will go on to the county finals, Parkside came second with Wirksworth third and Darley Dale in fourth place. The afternoon invited small schools to take part with students from Lea and Wessington from Highfields cluster along with schools from Queen Elizabeth’s, Lady Manners and Antony Gell clusters. Congratulations to Osmaston who gained first place and will go on to the county finals. Second place went to Turnditch, Eyam were
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Newsletter third, in fourth place was Hulland, Lea were fifth, Baslow sixth and Wessington came seventh. After school the secondary school year 7 and 8 competition took place. Students from both year groups competed from Highfields with some excellent performances and results. Highfields finished fourth, Anthony Gell third with Lady Manners second and Queen Elizabeth’s taking first place. Although we didn’t win overall all of our students did Highfields proud once again. Well done and thank you to everyone involved and a massive thank you to our amazing leaders and staff who allowed the competition to run so smoothly.
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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 @ TBC QEGS (INSET day - 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
Wednesday 4 March @ Highfields TBC Thursday 12 March @ Anthony Gell TBC
County U.15 Netball
U.15
County U.13 Netball
U.13
County U.12 Netball
U.12
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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Monday 7 October @ QEGS Monday 7 October @ QEGS Thursday 14 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell Thursday 28 November @ Anthony Gell
Thursday 13 February
Wednesday 2 October @ Repton Thursday 21 November Tuesday 11 February
Thursday 21 November
Thursday 6 February
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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 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
Sports Fixture Results Girls football against St Mary’s Mr Shirtcliffe
On Friday 31 January both our under 16 and under 13 girls’ football teams took to the field away at St Mary’s Church Academy, Chesterfield. Both teams represented Highfields in the best possible way, they worked hard and played some excellent football. The under 16 team was made up of year 9, 10 and 11 students who all came together to produce an excellent performance. We even had two of our year 8 students come on for the last 5 minutes contributing to our goal. Unfortunately, we lost 2-1 but that didn’t dampen our spirits. The under 13 team emerged victorious winning 5-2 and were excellent from goalkeeper to the forwards. All 16 players played in the 9 aside game. Well done as we look forward to the next round.
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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 Y7-8 Girls’ football
1.00 -1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 3.30-4.20pm
Room 4 Courts Field
Staff member Mrs Turner Mrs Weightman Edge Mrs Green Mrs Wildgoose 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 1.00-1.40pm 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 Miss Morris -
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 Football
Time 1-1.45pm 1-1.40pm
Room Sports hall/ field C8
Staff member Mr Roberts/ Mr Fox Mrs Morris
Y11 Design and Technology ‘Drop-in’ Session Senior choir (Y9-13/staff) Silver Duke of Edinburgh
4-5pm 1pm
MU1 C6
Mr Rowley Mr Archer
Upper School Musical Theatre Club Computing Club Y9-13 Y11 Active Lunch Duke of Edinburgh Silver
1-1.45pm
P1
Miss Bonsall
1-1.30pm 1-1.45pm 1.00pm
IT1 tbc C6
Mrs Hadfield Mr Redhead Mrs Wildgoose
Upper School Dance Club
3.30-4.45pm
Sixth formers
GCSE Drama Intervention - IT1
3.30-5pm
Wheeldon Hall IT1
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Book Club Sports leaders Y9-11
1pm or 3.30-4.30pm 1-1.45pm 1-1.30pm
L4 Coffee bar/L4 Library Sports hall
Geography Support/ Revision Netball
1-1.45pm 1-1.45pm
H2 Sports hall
Sports leaders Primary Evening
3.45pm
Sports hall
Warhammer Club
4-5pm
C5
Mrs Walker Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner/ Mr Molyneux Mrs Barker Mrs Wildgoose/ Miss Tabbenor Mrs Allen/ Mrs Turner Mr Crawford
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 Sports hall MU1
Mrs Brailsford Mr Shirtcliffe 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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Miss Bonsall/ Mrs Rifkin Mrs Wildgoose
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School club notice board
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award meetings: Bronze – Wednesday either 1.00pm in L4 or 3.30–4.30pm in the coffee bar and L4 – see Mrs Wildgoose for times. Silver – Monday lunch at 1.00pm in C6. Gold – to be confirmed. Mrs Wildgoose & Mr Archer
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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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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 10 February - Friday 14 February 2020 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
Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Yoghurt Granola Pots
Crumpets
Sandwiches
Teacakes
Yoghurt
Toasted sandwiches
Granola Pots
Toast
Cold Pasta Pots
Fresh Fruit
Bacon Bap
Homemade garlic bread
Cold Pasta Pots
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
Bacon egg Bap Pizza baguette
Friday
Teacakes
Filled Naan Bread
Wednesday Bacon Bap
Thursday
Crumpets
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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 2019-20 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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Newsletter Glossary of Abbreviations 5Rs- responsible, resourceful, resilient, reasoning, reflective AA - access arrangements (KS4 / KS5) SAA - suggested access arrangements (KS3) ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder AFL- assessment for learning AHT- assistant headteacher ALPS - data tool (1 is best 9 is worst) ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder BV - British Values CAMHS - Children and adult mental health service CBS - county behaviour support CBT- Cognitive behavioural therapy CEIAG - Careers education, information, advice and guidance CiC- children in care CME - child missing from education CPD - continuing professional development CPLD – continuing professional and leadership development CPT - cognitive processing Therapy CP - child protection CSE - child sexual exploitation DBS - disclosure and barring service (safeguarding) DCC - Derbyshire County Council DFE- department for education DHT- deputy headteacher Disadv - disadvantaged children DSEN - disability or special educational needs DSL- designated safeguarding lead DV- domestic violence EAL- English as an additional language EHCP - educational health and care plan EBACC- English Baccalaureate - suite of subjects defined by government (English/maths/science/ history/geography/MFL) EHO - early help offer EPQ - extended project qualification EWO - educational welfare officer EWA - educational welfare assistant FFT- Fischer Family Trust FGM - female genital mutilation FSM - free school meals FSW - family support worker GDPR- general data protection regulations HI - Hearing Impairment HLTA - Higher level Teaching Assistant HODS - heads of department IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome ICT- information communication technology IDSR - Inspection Data Summary Report (Ofsted) KIT- keep in touch (meeting) KS - Key stage (KS3=Y7-9, KS4=10/11, KS5=12/13) L&T - learning and teaching meeting - in depts
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LAC - Looked after Children LADO - local authority designated officer (safeguarding) LGBT- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual (support group) LD - Learning Difficulty LIO - Local inclusion officer MAS - middle attaining students (L4 in year 6) MAT- multi agency team MAST - multi agency support team (Sheffield) MaBL - Matrix Beyond Levels = assessment tool MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty MFL - Modern Foreign Languages MPS - main pay scale NEET- not in education, employment or training NON PP - non pupil premium NPQH - national preparation qualification for headship NQT - newly qualified teacher NS - next steps PHSE - Personal Health and Social Education PI - Physical Impairment PP - pupil premium P8 - Progress 8 - main headline figure from 2016 PRS - philosophy and religious education PSE - Personal and Social Education QA - quality assurance (often referred to as SESI) QDD - quality development dialogue REHO - re-pooling of early help offer RONI - Risk of NEET Indicator ROV - record of visit (SIP) RQT - recently qualified teacher RWCM - reading, writing, communication and maths SARU – students at risk of underachievement SAR- subject access request SCR - single central record (safeguarding), also Serious Case Review (national safeguarding) SEF - self-evaluation form SEN (K) - SEN support - students who receive - long term - different from and additional to provision SENCO - Special educational needs coordinator SESI - school evaluation/school improvement SISRA - software package used to track student progress SIP - school improvement partner SLT- senior leadership team SMSC - social, moral, spiritual and cultural (aspects of learning) SoW - scheme of work SPLD - Specific Learning Difficulty TA - Teaching Assistant TAF - Team Around the Family TLR - teaching and learning responsibility TSA - teaching school alliance UPS - upper pay scale VI - Visual Impairment
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Newsletter Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 Highfields School is fortunate in the kinds of people who have volunteered to become governors, each bringing a variety of skills and experience to support the school. The composition of the governing board for 2019-20 is split as follows. Each governor serves a term of office of four years. Name Miss Angeline Ellson Mr Paul Steeples
Mr Rob Atkinson Miss Lizzy Dence Mr Dennis Holmes Ms Julie Lane Mr Andrew Marsh Mr David Matthews Mr Nick Newberry Mrs Antonia O'Donoghue Miss Jodie Rogers Mr Tim Smith
Governor Type Chair of Governors Parent Vice Chair of Governors Co-opted
Link Governor Area Safeguarding, health & safety, well-being
Co-opted Staff Parent Co-opted Headteacher Parent Parent Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted
Finance, resources and personnel Standards: Curriculum (intent, implementation, impact)
Leadership and strategy
Please visit the school website for full details of the Governing Board.
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Newsletter Highfields School Contact details Communication with school General enquiries The first point of contact for parents/carers for general enquiries is reception. Reception staff will ask you what the issue is in order for them to help with queries or refer you to a member of staff who can. Please be understanding with your expectations as, unless your call is urgent or considered a safeguarding matter, the majority of staff will not be able to respond to you immediately due to their teaching commitments and a return call may not be until the end of the school day or following day depending on the situation. Pastoral enquiries & sickness absence If you have any concerns about a student, please contact the form tutor in the first instance either by email or telephone. If you feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the form tutor or year manager, this can be followed-up with the relevant head of year. If parents/carers wish to contact the school regarding attendance, please contact the relevant year manager. Each year group has their own year manager to deal with any enquiries or concerns: Lower school site (Starkholmes) To speak to year managers for years 7 or 8 please dial 01629 584020 followed by their extension: Mrs Green -Year Manager (year 7) tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 244
Mrs Weightman-Edge - Year Manager (year 8) Hweightman-edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk Extension 235
Upper school site (Lumsdale) To speak to year managers for years 9-11 or sixth form please dial 01629 581888 followed by their extension: Miss Esposito - Year Manager (year 9) aesposito@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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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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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 Miss Esposito 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 – Mr I Lovatt Computing – Mrs J Hadfield 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 – Mr R Platts / Mrs S Blakesley PSHE/L2L – Mrs Turner SENCO – Mr M Hodkin Science – Mrs C Morgan Sociology – Mrs A Serjeant
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Newsletter Form tutors 2019-20: Starkholmes (lower school site): Year 7 7IR 7JST 7CH 7MWE 7MB 7HC 7KSW
Mr Richardson / Mrs Clifford Mrs Turner / Miss Morris / Mr Hill Miss Weller / Mrs Millington Mr Webb / Mrs Andrews Mr Stacey / Mrs Bonner Mrs Hadfield / Mr Crawford / Mrs Blakesley Mrs Wragg / Mrs Cruise / Mrs Allen
Year 8 8HB 8GD 8CC 8ESW 8BL 8LT 8RP
Miss Hall / Miss Bonsall / Mr Bishton / Mrs Bowen Mr Garth / Mrs Davies / Mrs Dowell Mrs Cooper / Mr Ruston Miss Hendry / Mr Nightingale-Smith / Mrs Wildgoose Mrs Llewellyn / Mr Brooks / Ms Bell Miss Tatum / Mrs Wilson Mr Platts / Mrs Sayers
Lumsdale (upper school site): Year 9: 9EB 9MJB 9PD 9AM 9RR 9GH 9GPR
Year 11: Miss Bonsall / Mr Brooks Mrs Barker / Mrs Millington Miss Hendry / Mrs Davies / Mr Platts Miss Morris / Mrs Hadfield Mr Ruston / Mrs Morgan Mrs Harrison / Mr Garth Mr Roberts
11IL 11RHM 11JFG 11KMR 11JAD 11JC 11MFA
Mr Archer / Mrs Allen Mr Richardson / Mrs Brailsford Mr Nightingale-Smith / Miss Tatum Mr Bishton Mr Hill / Mrs Cooper / Mr Crawford Miss Fairbank Mrs Wildgoose / Mr Shirtcliffe
12HK 12HME 12SAS 12CJW 13RKB 13DM 13BB 13HSO
Year 10: 10SA 10LB 10RNS 10AEB 10HC 10KF 10WS
Mr Lovatt Miss Morley Mrs Grainger / Mrs Andrews Mr Rowley Mrs Dowell / Miss Hall Mrs Clifford / Mrs Blakesley Mr Fairhurst
Sixth form:
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Mrs Key Mrs Megginson Mrs Stafford / Mrs Wilson Mr Warrington / Mr Brooks Mrs Brown Mr Moss Mrs Bonner / Mrs Bowen / Mrs Wragg Miss Ould / Mr Webb
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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 2 - 4 November 2019 to 20 December 2019 Term Term Term Term
3 4 5 6
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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: Tuesday 3 December 2019 Year 9: Tuesday 14 January 2020 (including GCSE option choices for year 10) Year 11: Tuesday 28 January 2020 Year 8: Year 10: Year 7:
Tuesday 11 February 2020 Tuesday 3 March 2020 Tuesday 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 Autism Interest Group 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 15 January 2020 (6.30-8pm Lumsdale) Wednesday 22 January 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Thursday 23 January 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes)
Thursday 13 February 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) w/c Monday 24 February 2020 Wednesday 18 March 2020 (7pm Bowler Hall, Starkholmes) Monday 23 March – Friday 3 April 2020
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Newsletter 2019-20 school events cont/… Sports Leaders awards evening Autism Interest Group Year 10 exam weeks GCSE/A level exams start Year 8 exams Year 12 exams Year 7 exams Y12 higher education evening Autism Interest Group 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
2020 exam results days: A Level exam results: Thursday 13 August 2020
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Thursday 2 April 2020 (6-8pm Wheeldon Hall) Wednesday 22 April 2020 (6.30-8pm Lumsdale) 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) Wednesday 17 June 2020 (6.30-8pm Lumsdale) Monday 22 June – Tuesday 23 June 2020 (sports hall) Friday 19 June 2020 Wednesday 24 June 2020 Thursday 25 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 (6.00pm, Starkholmes) Thursday 9 July 2020 (during school day at Lumsdale)
GCSE exam results: Thursday 20 August 2020
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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 Term dates: 1 September 2020** to 23 October 2020 2 November 2020 to 17 December 2020** 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
INSET days (no students in school): 1 September 2020
Remaining dates to be confirmed
** From 2015 schools have been able to consider variations to term dates provided they meet the statutory requirements. With this in mind we have taken the decision to return to school one day earlier for the start of the new academic year (Tuesday 1 September 2020) and finish the autumn term one day earlier (Thursday 17 December 2020). This is to ensure a smooth start to the academic year rather than students starting back with a staggered start on Thursday or Friday. The start of the 2020-21 academic year is as follows:
Tuesday 1 September 2020 - Staff will return to school on Tuesday that will be designated as an INSET day (no students in school). Wednesday 2 September 2020 – students in years 7 and 9 only return to school Thursday 3 September 2020 – all students return to school
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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): Miss Esposito
Year Manager (year 9) aesposito@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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