Highfields School
Issue 21: 14 February 2020
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Issue 21: 14 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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Contents: Message from the headteacher ....................................................................3 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................... 5
Y11 Food Preparation and Nutrition - Practical Exam .............................................. 5 Y11 Highfields Hustle workshop for families ........................................................... 5 Y9 vaccinations – 25 February 2020 ...................................................................... 6 Year 11 revision support timetable 2020 ................................................................ 8 Exam timetables................................................................................................... 9
Curriculum Spotlight .................................................................................. 10
Computing ......................................................................................................... 10
Sports Leaders News ................................................................................. 11 Sports Fixtures .......................................................................................... 13 School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 .................... 14 School clubs and extra-curricular activities .................................................. 16 School club notice board ............................................................................ 18 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ..................................................... 19
Careers/Employability help .................................................................................. 19 Resources .......................................................................................................... 19 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize.................................................. 19 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ..................................................... 19 Careers interviews .............................................................................................. 20
Community Events..................................................................................... 25 School Meals ............................................................................................ 26 Highfields School Uniform Code .................................................................. 28 Glossary of Abbreviations ........................................................................... 30 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 ................................................ 31 Highfields School Contact details ................................................................ 32 Key Staff for 2019-20 ................................................................................ 34 Key Dates ................................................................................................. 36 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 I had two major impassioned rants this week. It’s important to be controlled when you lead others but sometimes I find you just have to get it all out in public. Impassioned rant #1 (it was more of an emotional outburst, really) I was at year 11 in their assembly on Wednesday. My rant was about how amazing they are. They are a truly astonishing bunch of individuals. To their obvious discomfort I spent twenty minutes banging on about ways in which they have impressed me and their staff team. They are without doubt the most interesting, characterful, resilient and caring bunch of year 11s I have ever come across. It’s not about exam results - I know they and their staff are working hard to make good things happen for them on results day in August - it’s about WHO THEY ARE. And they are brilliant. Impassioned rant #2 occurred at a meeting of our Eco-school committee and was totally pointless as I was preaching to the converted. Nevertheless, it felt good and seemed to reflect the feelings of the committee members there. The thing is this: I understand that students want to strike and that this explains the manifold posters and flyers that appear anonymously before student climate strikes in Matlock. I understand that this small but influential group of students wish to show their solidarity for Thunberg and others in highlighting the climate emergency. What I don’t understand is why, out of 1,202 students at Highfields, the number of students who have so far attended Eco-school committee which aims to sort out the school’s chronic overuse of single use plastics is ….THREE. These three students have been trying to recruit for six months now. I have offered all available support regarding use of assembly time, social media, posters. And still the number attending this week’s meeting was THREE. I went on to rant about students’ occasional lack of connection between their choices as consumers and their impact on environment. As a simple example, students bemoan the number of single use plastic bottles sold each day by outlets near school but can often present as powerless to a) bring a refillable bottle and so b) stop buying these single use bottles. I KNOW it’s more complex than this so please don’t feel the need to leap to your keyboards to put me right! I know that I have far more to do around sustainability at Highfields and I’m working on it. I know about the use of single use items within the school (also more complex than it sounds, by the way) and about the carbon footprint of our split site and I know about my car’s emissions. And, of course, I know that your children are not to blame for this problem. I am just keen to ensure that students begin to take more of a lead in, for example, reducing the number of bottles which blow out of upper site bins into Bentley Brook before joining the Derwent, the Trent and heading seawards towards one of the huge islands of plastic floating around the planet. So … please do consider asking your child ‘how many bottles a week are you buying?’ and ‘have you asked about Eco-schools committee?’ Especially if they are considering missing lessons to strike. Impassioned rant over and calmness has returned… In lessons this week I came across a really strong geography lesson where the teacher was using one of our many strategies designed to embed long term learning. In this case (which she has called ‘geog your brain’- catchy huh?) she was asking students to retrieve information about an earlier project on the impact on the physical environment of weather and climate. I was so excited on leaving this lesson that I tripped over my own feet, staggered about 15 feet and face planted into the cheese and coleslaw baguette I had just grabbed from the canteen. A lovely student who saw this rushed off, not to get medical help, but to try and find me a replacement sandwich. I love this school. And so another fun-filled, exciting term comes to an end. I really hope that you and your children manage some time together next week. If you have a Y11 please talk about the Highfields Hustle and ensure that revision is undertaken for the next mocks (week when we return) and take good care of yourselves. Best wishes all!
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Newsletter Student Bulletin Week commencing Monday 24 February 2020 Year 10 Engineering Controlled Assessment in lessons until Easter Year 11 art/photography exam preparation in lessons until 20 March 2020 Year 11 mock exams A level art/textiles exam preparation in lessons from 4 February – 1 May 2020
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly Year 11 GCSE Food Practical NEA Year 9 geography woodland fieldwork (Lumsdale Woods) during lessons
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly Year 9 teenage booster and meningococcal ACWY (MEN ACWY) immunisations Year 11 GCSE Food Practical NEA (AM)
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly 2pm Upper site Musical Theatre review - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Sheffield Lyceum)
Friday 8.40am – Year 9 assembly
See extra-curricular clubs section for lunch and after school activities
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Newsletter Parents/Carers News Y11 Food Preparation and Nutrition - Practical Exam Y11 food preparation and nutrition students are required to go straight to C9 rather than form on the morning of their practical exam. Please be prompt. On the day students must have with them:
Ingredients/accompaniments for their chosen three dishes An apron Time plan Some students may wish to bring a specific piece of equipment/crockery with them.
Practical exams are taking place on Monday 24 February (x8 students) and Tuesday 25 February (x9 students). Students are aware of the date of their exam. If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Hakin.
Y11 Highfields Hustle workshop for families
Wednesday 11 March 2020 (6-7pm), Wheeldon Hall There is a bit of a buzz about Y11 at the moment as many students are revising very effectively and it looks like they are in line to achieve some very impressive individual results. Many of the students who appear to be in a strong position have adopted, with the support of their families, a revision strategy which we call the ‘Highfields Hustle’. This has been based on a wealth of recent research into the most effective approaches to revision. By adopting these students can ensure that they are making the best use of their precious time. We delivered a ‘Highfields Hustle’ briefing to a small pilot group of families earlier in February. The feedback has been extremely positive and so Mr Cole and I are offering a second session as above. Parents/carers who attended the last session praised the ‘Hustle’ for a being a clear, no nonsense approach to revision which families could easily support. Please email kalcock@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk by Friday 6 March 2020 if you would like to book a place at this event. We will then assess whether there is sufficient/too much demand and respond accordingly. Please remember that a family’s support for children’s revision can make a HUGE difference to exam success and therefore to the range of options open to your child as they leave Y11. A Marsh Headteacher
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Newsletter Y9 vaccinations – 25 February 2020 Teenage Booster and Meningococcal ACWY (MEN ACWY) As you will be aware year 9 students will be vaccinated for the Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine and the Teenage Booster vaccine on Tuesday 25 February. If you have not yet given your consent, please can you ensure you do so before Tuesday to allow your son/daughter to be immunised. You can do this through the following link: 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 please call the School Age Immunisation Team: Clay Cross: 01246 252953 Repton: 01283 707178
Year 10 parent consultation evening reminder 3 March 2020 at Lumsdale:
As you are aware the year 10 parents evening is on Tuesday 3 March 2020 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. This is an invaluable opportunity at this crucial point in your son/daughter’s education to celebrate successes and gain advice on how your son/daughter can succeed in their course. I will be there as Head of Year 10 so please talk to me about any issues that you may have. Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you at parents’ evening. Miss Hughes Head of Year 10
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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 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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Newsletter Curriculum Spotlight Computing Mrs Hadfield
Through Computing lessons we aim to equip students across all years with the confidence and skills they need to succeed in a digital world. We do this through a wide variety of topics that are built upon over the three years including those in the national curriculum and ending with a certification that all year 9s can take away to prove digital competency, employability and entrepreneurial skills. The content of the curriculum is blend of the knowledge and skills students need in using computers in their day to day lives and explicit computing skills which are part of the national curriculum. One skills area of which we are particularly proud is computational thinking skills. In its simplest form this means skills for problem solving using a variety of techniques. This way of thinking helps students to learn a programming language. However, it has significance in every subject taught in school, as it is recognised as being an essential skill for successful learners. We develop these skills using real world scenarios, for example by exploring the cholera in nineteenth century Soho and stopping the spread of malaria. We also take part in several Computational Thinking competitions, such as Bebras and TCS Oxford Computational Thinking. The second stage of this competition starts at the beginning of March. As a school we are extremely successful in these competitions and currently have 80 students across all year groups through to the next round. Programming itself is developed firstly by using a block based programming language called Scratch. This involves grouping jigsaw blocks of code together to create a solution. Students create a Pac Man style game and a robot exploring a distant planet. In year 8 this is then moved onto Python, which is the text-based programming language that we use at GCSE. Students create a Magic 8 Ball complete with regional dialect. In year 9 those skills are developed further to create a calculator in Python. Certification is something we introduced last year responding to a gap in the examinations available to us. Industry asks for job applicants to have a C or above in ICT, but there is no GCSE in ICT, only Computing. The certification programme provides all year 9 students with the opportunity to gain official recognition of their digital competency.
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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:
Sunday 23 February-Friday 28 February 2020
Youth Sport Trust International Youth Sport Award conference in Bahrain
Further details are available from Mrs Allen.
SSP Years 5-6 Cross Country Finals Mrs Allen
On Saturday 8 February the cross country finals took place in Ashbourne. It was a fantastic sunny but cold morning. Mr Molyneux and I witnessed some amazing results – Highfields Cluster boys won gold – congratulations! Position 1st 2nd 5th 7th 9th 20th 23rd 34th 38th
Name William Jacob Logan Stephen Larry Ma George Robbie Ben
Primary School Darley Dale All Saints All Saints Darley Dale Darley Dale Lea Lea All Saints Winster
There w ere 50 runners in each race and cluster teams from Bakewell, Hope Valley, Anthony Gell and Queen Elizabeth’s took part. SSP manager, Janice Price said, “What an outstanding run from the Highfields team to have a team score of 30 with next best being 70 to the cluster in 2nd place – they smashed it!”
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Highfields cluster’s first six runners home have all qualified to represent the SSP at the National Championships in Leicester in March. Highfields girls finished fifth – well done! Position 21st 22nd 37th 41st 42nd 43rd 44th
Name Georgina Evie Martha Keeley Libby Summer Eden
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Primary School All Saints Darley Dale Elton Winster All Saints Wessington Wessington
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Newsletter Year 10 Level 1 Sports Leaders Mrs Allen
Highfields year 10 sports leaders had their internal moderation on Tuesday 11 February. The leaders led activities in badminton and netball for All Saints, class 5. Leaders Reece, Sam, Courtney, Libby, Emily, Holly, Caitlin, Naomi, Jessica and Mckayla were fantastic and the staff and students from All Saints loved the hour of activities and all were fully engaged.
England Netball Coach at Highfields Mrs Allen
Val Kindred, England netball coach, visited Highfields to train our sports leaders on the new Bee Netball programme on Thursday 13 February. Leaders will all be prepared now for the umpiring at the KS2 Bee Netball tournament in March.
Voice of Sport Mrs Allen
The February Voice of Sport meeting took place today.
Fixture results Highfields netball success Miss Tabbenor
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School played against Highfields earlier in the week. Our year 7 netball team won 14-0 with Brooke awarded player of the match and the year 8 team also shared in the victory winning 24-5, with Molly awarded player of the match – well done Highfields!
Sports Fixtures: Tuesday 25 February Under 18 boys’ football team playing in the County Cub second round at home against Tupton Hall. 3.40pm kick off at Lumsdale.
Wednesday 26 February Year 7 and 8 football teams are travaling to Tupton Hall in the same fixture with kick-off at 4.10pm. Arrival back to Starkholmes by 5.45pm.
Further details are available from Mr Shirtcliffe.
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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
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U.14 Year 7-10 U.13 U.12
County Event (Level 3)
Derbyshire School Games TBC Thursday 4 June @ Lady manners Wednesday 24 June @ QEGS
Friday 26 June @ Moorways Tuesday 30 June @ Lady Manners Thursday 2 July @ QEGS
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Newsletter School clubs and extra-curricular activities Starkholmes Day Monday
Club Y7 Sports leaders Chill Out Club
Time 1.00 -1.30pm 1.15-1.45pm
Room Gym Parts Mobile
Homework Club Y7-8 Netball 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:
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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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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 2 winter menu Monday 24 February - Friday 28 February 2020 Monday
Week 2
Mains
Pasta meatball Bake, Veg meatball Bake
Sides
Pasta/garlic slice, Selection of Breads
Veg & salads
Salad Selection, Carrots, Mixed veg
Desserts
Syrup sponge, Rosalie biscuits, Lemon muffin, Fresh fruit, Fruit yoghurt
Tuesday
Mains
Italian Sheppard’s pie, Veg mince hot pot
Sides
Creamed potatoes, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Sweetcorn & Pea mix
Desserts
Beetroot choc muffin, Banana loaf, Oat cookie, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurt
Wednesday
Mains
Roast gammon, Macaroni cheese bake
Sides
Creamed Potatoes, Roast potatoes, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Broccoli, Carrots
Desserts
Cinnamon apple sponge, flapjack, shortbread, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Thursday
Mains
Chicken katsu curry, Vegetable korma curry
Sides
Savoury rice, Naan
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Sweetcorn, Mixed veg
Desserts
Choc pear sponge, Carrot cake muffin, Melting moments, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Friday
Mains
Catch of the day - Salmon fillet, Veg & cheese pizza
Sides
Chips, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Mushy Peas, Baked Beans
Desserts
Strawberry mouse, Banana toffee muffin, Ginger biscuits, 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 2 winter menu Monday
Bacon Bap
Teacakes
Bacon Egg cob
Butted toast
Toasted sandwich
Yoghurt
Crumpets
Granola Pots
Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit Croissant
Toast
Tuesday
Bacon Bap
Crumpets
Egg Bacon Bap
Teacakes
Filled naan
Toast jam Yoghurt
Wednesday Bacon Bap
Homemade bread rolls
Egg Bacon Bap
Butted toast
Pizza baguette
Teacakes Yoghurt
Thursday
Friday
Sausage bap
Filled Naan
Cheese on Toast
Teacakes
Toast jam
Crumpet
Porridge pot
Yoghurt
Bacon Bap
Crumpets
Bacon Egg Bap
Teacakes
Homemade Garlic
Yoghurt
Bread
Homemade Wholemeal
Toast
roll
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Granola Pots Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit Granola Pots Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit Granola Pots Cold Pasta Pots Sandwiches Fresh Fruit
Granola Pots 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 There will be a change to uniform for students who will be in years 7-10 in September 2020 (this does not affect students currently in years 10, 11 or sixth form). Full details will be issued in March 2020.
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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 Leadership and strategy
Co-opted Staff Parent Co-opted Headteacher Parent Parent Co-opted Co-opted Co-opted
Finance, resources and personnel Standards: Curriculum (intent, implementation, impact)
Link governors for inclusion and safeguarding are to be appointed. 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: Tuesday 11 February 2020 Year 10: Year 7:
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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