Highfields School
Issue 23: 6 March 2020
Highfields School Newsletter Newsletter
2019-20
Issue 23: 6 March 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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Highfields School
Issue 23: 6 March 2020
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Contents: Message from the headteacher ....................................................................3 Parents/Carers News ................................................................................... 5
Expressions of interest for 2021 Ski Trip to Davos, Switzerland ............................... 5 Reminder: Year 7 parent consultation evening ...................................................... 5 Y8 (boys/girls) & 9 (girls) vaccinations for HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine ............... 6 Coronavirus update .............................................................................................. 7 PTFA (Parents, Friends and Teachers Association) .................................................. 8 Evening of Dance ................................................................................................. 9 Y11 Highfields Hustle workshop for families ......................................................... 10 Exam timetables................................................................................................. 11 Year 11 lunchtime study support timetable 2020 .................................................. 12
Curriculum Spotlight .................................................................................. 13
Dance................................................................................................................ 13
School News ............................................................................................. 14
Year 9 PSHE careers lessons ............................................................................... 14 Saltmine Theatre Company perform ‘Switch Up’ ................................................... 15
Sports Leaders News ................................................................................. 16
Gulf Sports Leaders Conference, Bahrain: 23-28 February 2020 ............................ 16 Year 5 & 6 SSP Pentathlon .................................................................................. 20 KS2 High 5 Netball ............................................................................................. 21 Primary Sports Evenings ..................................................................................... 22 Dance leaders .................................................................................................... 23 Highfields Combat Sports .................................................................................... 23 Mini Soccer ........................................................................................................ 23
Fixtures .................................................................................................... 24 School Sports Partnership Secondary Events Calendar 2019-20 .................... 25 School clubs and extra-curricular activities .................................................. 26 Careers, College & Apprenticeship News ..................................................... 29
Careers/Employability help .................................................................................. 29 Resources .......................................................................................................... 29 Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize.................................................. 29 Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds ..................................................... 29 Careers interviews .............................................................................................. 30
Community Events..................................................................................... 33 School Meals ............................................................................................ 37 Highfields School Uniform Code .................................................................. 39 Glossary of Abbreviations ........................................................................... 41 Highfields School Governing Board 2019-20 ................................................ 42 Highfields School Contact details ................................................................ 43 Key Staff for 2019-20 ................................................................................ 45 Key Dates ................................................................................................. 47 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 don’t know if you ever notice your children doing last minute homework? Not long ago I caught one of my own kids dashing off to do a drawing one morning which later prompted the feedback from the art teacher: ‘how long did you spend on this … to the nearest second?’ Well, this evening I must admit I am rushing this as, to be quite honest, it’s getting towards my deadline and I note from my schedule that few further slots exist tomorrow when I can get it done. As normal, however, I have been into my usual number of lessons this week: an average of three a day. On my travels I came across this lung. It was being investigated by the same team that brought to you a locust’s respiratory tract a few weeks ago. I thought twice about including this photo for fear of offending people. But the discussion I had with the owner of one of the set of hands in the picture changed my mind. We got talking as she started exploring the sheep’s organ and it transpires that she is determined to become a brain surgeon. Understanding anatomy is, therefore, something she needs to do and so we shouldn’t be secretive or shy about it. It may be that one day in the not too distant future she saves the life of you or a loved one by completing a journey which she started some time ago in Y7 biology. I asked the teacher how you would know if the lung had belonged to a smoker. He pointed out that the lung would be visibly blackened from the outside. He also pointed out that sheep don’t generally smoke which, obviously, was hilarious. Meanwhile in my own lessons we have been looking at careers, as have all Y8 students in PSE. After a period of research students stood at the front and presented their plans for their ‘plan A’ and ‘plan B’. I really enjoyed the presentations and they were well delivered. I punctuated the presentations with some bursts of philosophy and ethics. One of the videos we discussed explored why it is, in our society, that some people earn far more than others and why ‘pay’ should always be separated from ‘worth’ of ‘usefulness to society’. The ensuing discussion was really insightful, I thought. The level of difference surprised me between those young people who felt that money was their focus because of the lifestyle it might bring and those who already seemed to have worked out that money might not automatically bring happiness. I have relocated for this paragraph because we needed some cover in our ‘Hustle Hub’ which offers a quiet place to revise for Y11s on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is 5.30pm and a range of students are still hard it. It starts at 4pm which means that students can pop out after school to the shop and return with some snacks before the workshop starts (so far this evening I have been offered NOTHING so will soon start to commandeer supplies). It’s now 5.50pm and the students are still going strong AND they are mostly boys, I note with pride, given some concerns about the progress of boys nationally. I hope my words were worth reading this week. Next week is looking quieter so I shall try and say something far more insightful/amusing/important. Have a lovely weekend. A Marsh Headteacher
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Newsletter Student Bulletin Week commencing Monday 2 March 2020 Year 10 Engineering Controlled Assessment in lessons until Easter Year 11 art/photography exam preparation in lessons until 20 March 2020 A level art/textiles exam preparation in lessons until 1 May 2020
Monday 8.40am – Year 7 assembly Year 11 drama practical exam – technical rehearsal day
Tuesday 8.40am – Year 8 assembly 8.40am – Sixth form assembly Year 11 drama practical exam – technical rehearsal day 5.30-10.15pm - Y7&8 book club 'A Monster Calls' Lyceum theatre, Sheffield
Wednesday 8.40am – Year 11 assembly Year 11 drama practical exam - performance all day 6-7pm Year 11 parent revision evening – Wheeldon Hall
Thursday 8.40am – Year 10 assembly
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 Expressions of interest for 2021 Ski Trip to Davos, Switzerland (12-20 February 2021) Due to the success of this year’s ski trip we are planning to run another trip during February half term next year, from 12-20 February, open to students in years 7-12. The total cost of the trip will be £1002. This includes around seven hours skiing tuition per day from British skiing instructors, hire of high quality ski equipment and a full entertainment programme each evening. We are asking for expressions of interest at this stage to see if the trip will be viable. Letters with full details of the trip will be available to collect from reception at both sites from Monday 9 March if your child is interested.
Reminder: Year 7 parent consultation evening 17 March 2020 at Lumsdale:
The year 7 parent consultation evening will take place on Tuesday 17 March in the sports hall at upper school site (Lumsdale) between 4pm and 7pm. At the meeting you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with subject teachers. We would encourage you to bring your son/daughter to this meeting so that they can contribute to the discussion. An appointment system is essential to the efficient running of the evening and we would ask you to ensure that your son/daughter makes appointments at times convenient to you, and that you keep to these times as far as possible. A maximum of five minutes per appointment is available because of the numbers in teaching groups. However, some members of staff teach several groups and may not have time to see all parents/carers. 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. Students will record appointments on an appointment sheet that they will be given on Tuesday 3 March. Please tell them the times you would like appointments and ask your child to ensure that no appointment is made after 6.45pm. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you. Mrs Hollinrake and Mrs Redhead Heads of Year 7
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Newsletter Vaccinations for HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine – 6 May 2020 Y8 (boys & girls) & Y9 girls The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) for Derbyshire and Derby City will be vaccinating year 8 girls and boys as well as year 9 girls (second dose) with the HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine in school on 6 May. An email has been sent out to parents/carers – see details below.
Immunisation action for year 8 parents/carers: The Immunisation Team will attend Highfields School on 6 May 2020 to vaccinate year 8 girls and boys with the HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine. The team are now using e-consents instead of paper consent forms for this Vaccination Programme. Please visit http://bit.do/frbf9 or scan the QR code to the right (for iPhone and Android’s with the “scan me” app) 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 and the date we are due into your school please visit our website: http://www.derbyshireschoolnurses.org.uk/parents/immunisations If you experience any problems, please call the School Age Immunisation Team. Repton: 01283 707178 Clay Cross: 01246 252953
Immunisations information for year 9 parents/carers: The Immunisation Team will attend Highfields School on 6 May 2020 to vaccinate year 9 girls with their second HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine dose. The team already have consent for year 9 girls, so there is no requirement to give consent again. Further information can be found on the NHS website below: http://www.derbyshireschoolnurses.org.uk/parents/immunisations/immunisation-dates
Please note: The Immunisation Team have stated that legally students can self-consent on the day if they are 13 years old and assessed as competent by NHS staff members, however this creates much more work for staff and the team and they have stressed it is important to complete the e-consent as soon as notification has been sent.
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Newsletter Coronavirus update We are continuing to keep you updated on the government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Department for Education Coronavirus helpline A new helpline was launched on 2 March 2020 to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England. The importance of hygiene Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of information: https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources Where to find the latest information Updates on COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
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Newsletter PTFA (Parents, Friends and Teachers Association) The next PFTA meeting is on Wednesday 11 March at 7.15pm in Designate@thegate on Smedley Street, Matlock. We always welcome new people to the group and would like to invite anyone who is interested to join us – we look forward to seeing you there!
Dates for your diary Term 4: PTFA meeting – Wednesday 11 March 2020 7.15pm, Designate, Smedley Street
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 Evening of Dance
Highfields School proudly presents the Evening of Dance on Wednesday 18 March 2020. It will be a celebration of the performing arts showcasing multiple different styles and variations of dance. In previous years this celebratory evening has been a great way of bringing everyone together through dance and we hope this year’s event will be no different. Dance is an amazing way to stay healthy, build confidence and develop new skills whilst remaining fun, enjoyable and fulfilling. It is a great release and form of expressionism which we believe should be encouraged. The evening will be a great opportunity for students at Highfields to show off their hard work and determination, giving us the opportunity to show how collaborating and learning from each other, in an inclusive and supporting environment has been beneficial and made possible through the performing arts. Students from all year groups (years 7-13) are looking forward to performing and sharing their own choreography and love for dance with you. The event will take place at 7pm at Highfields lower site Starkholmes with adult tickets £5 and concessions £3. Everyone is welcome and we really hope to see you there to join in the fantastic evening! By dance leaders Jess and Sammy
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Newsletter 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. Thank you to the parents/carers who have already secured their place for 11 March. If you haven’t already done so and would like to attend, please email kalcock@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk to ensure we have sufficient space available. 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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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/ExamPDFs/Y11RevisionPack.pdf http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/pdfs/ExamPDFs/Y11RevisionPresentation.pdf
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 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
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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 Curriculum Spotlight Dance
Miss Bonsall The fundamental objectives of the dance department at Highfields School are based on a profound belief in the importance of dance both as an academic and vocational discipline within the school curriculum, and as an important foundation stone for living a confident and healthy life beyond the confines of education. We believe our dance curriculum at KS3 sets students up well for GCSE dance and this is something we are always looking to assess, improve and develop to ensure we stay up to date with curriculum developments under the new specifications. The skills and knowledge required are not only developed practically but also, academically through written assessment, quizzes and note taking across all key stages. Whilst building skills, it is also important that the students develop a love of learning in dance and inspiring a passion that is shared by our whole department, whether it be Mrs Hollinrake’s love of Street Dance, Miss Hendry’s eye for contemporary movement or Miss Bonsall’s obsession with Musical Theatre. It is our aim to allow students to be creative, expressive and inventive, as well as gaining inspiration from theorists, choreographers and practitioners. We also hope that students continuously develop life skills such as critical thinking, evaluating, analysing, empathising and communicating; there are very few jobs that do not require these skills. Lessons will equip them with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to succeed not just in written and practical examinations but beyond the classroom; creating well rounded, empathetic, considerate students who are confident in meeting the demands of modern life, as they able to understand the world around them and the people they share it with. Students will experience trips to the theatre, dance classes/conventions, workshops on and off school site and can partake in extra-curricular activities at lunch-time and after school, should they wish. Currently, year 7 are exploring Sport Dance to develop movement from a stimulus while recapping the skills sets, they have used in dance so far. Year 8 are developing movement material from a stimulus – technology and including choreographic devices such as fragmentation while recapping the skill sets used in dance (physical, mental, expressive, choreographic). Year 9 have learnt set phrases from the GCSE dance anthology piece ‘A Linha Curva’ and are now developing movement material to create a performance (using the choreographic process) before they also begin to explore the features of production in ‘A Linha Curva’ to understanding the other tools used in a dance performance to communicate to an audience. Year 10 are adding to their knowledge of the dance anthology pieces though looking at ‘Shadows’ choreographed by Christopher Bruce while also developing their practical repertoire and learning the set phrases from AQA. Year 10 are learning the set AQA dance phrases ‘Shift and Scoop’, they have fragmented these into a piece ready to perform at the ‘evening of dance’ later in March. Year 11 are completing their choreography using the choreographic process to fine tune their pieces in preparation for the exam at the end of the term. They have also worked on their expressive skills ready to perform their trio dance ready for their final practical exam. They are also working through past paper questions and developing their exam technique ready for the theory paper.
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Newsletter School News Year 9 PSHE careers lessons Mrs Turner
Highfields year 9 students have been involved in a workshop on ‘Employability skills and the Local Labour Market’ to complement their careers and options programme. The Work and Pensions School’s Advisor delivered the workshop, informing students about the importance of "first impressions" and how to conduct themselves in an interview. Students then researched job roles in the local area to increase their understanding of why it is important to follow the ever changing job market. Learning Unlimited have also delivered a workshop on Apprenticeships. An overview of apprenticeships was given along with how to apply for them with examples of “good” and “bad” application forms. The importance of gaining work experience was highlighted to the students. Useful links for Apprenticeships are listed below: Learning Unlimited website: https://www.learningunlimiteduk.com/find-your-apprenticeship/what-is-an-apprenticeship/ Institute for Apprenticeships: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprentices/ Find an apprenticeship (application website) https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk Year 9 students have also been introduced to the careers programme START, so they can access further information for their decision making and career planning.
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Newsletter Saltmine Theatre Company perform ‘Switch Up’ This week on Tuesday and Wednesday years 7-10 watched a drama presentation by Saltmine Theatre Company that is currently touring all Derbyshire Secondary Schools called "Switch Up".
Switch Up
Meet best mates Dan and Jay, are about to finish school and considering their career options. Dan is a rapper starting to gain exposure; Jay is an aspiring footballer with forthcoming trials for professional clubs. Both are desperate to leave ‘The Wood’, the estate where they live where gangs, crime and violence are the norm. But everything changes when Dan is robbed by a gang and seeks revenge by joining a rival gang – and Jay reluctantly tags along. The pressure is on – rival gangs start to threaten, tensions rise and the boys must decide whether or not to carry a knife. Will this situation force one of them to Switch Up? The thought provoking performances were well received by the students. The workshops that followed each performance taught students about the practical actions to take if someone is stabbed and demonstrated what a police "Stop and Search” is, why they happen and how to respond if you are stopped. Although events like this are extremely rare in our area it was really useful information for our students to have explained to them, especially for older students as they are likely to start to explore cities like Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield more independently over the next few years. The workshops ended with a piece of performance poetry by one of the actors which really challenged students to think about their identity and the person they want to become in the future. Some visitors from Derbyshire County Council joined year 8 to watch the performance on Wednesday afternoon and it was lovely to receive fantastic feedback from them about the excellent behaviour and mature responses from our year 8 students during the performance.
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Newsletter Sports Leaders News Gulf Sports Leaders Conference, Bahrain: 23-28 February 2020 Mrs Allen What an absolute privilege to have been selected to attend this event in Bahrain along with only one other school from the UK (Great Marlow School in Buckinghamshire). We all got along very well and were soon working alongside our colleagues from the Gulf States. There was much to be inspired by from both staff and sports leaders alike. The hospitality was out of this world and the delivery of the activities to the primary children was a joy to watch and be a part of. We have learnt much about their culture and programmes and especially inspired by the way that girls were empowered. Mrs Turner and I were very proud of Holly and Ben (year 13 students) in the way they talked and all the questions they posed to the British Ambassador, Head of the British Council and other special guests. The Youth Sport Trust are so special to work with and school has been afforded many opportunities because of the working relationship we have with them.
Mrs Turner The Gulf Sports Conference was truly inspiring. It was an amazing experience to have the opportunity to share our sports leadership programme with delegates from the Gulf and learn about their delivery. Duncan Goodhew, Olympic swimmer gold medallist, gave a powerful speech at the conference “Sport is a common language of all across the world and everyone has a place in sport and can make a difference.�
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Newsletter Ben (year 13) Bahrain was an incredible experience! I was invited out to Bahrain to work with Youth Sport Trust International and the British Council. This opportunity came about through our school’s work with sports leaders. Throughout the week we worked together with other sports leaders from Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) to plan and then eventually deliver an event for primary school aged children from Bahrain. This wasn’t the easiest of tasks due to differences in language. However, we quickly managed to get around these difficulties to put together a great event that everybody thoroughly enjoyed. Not only did we deliver this event, but we also got the opportunity to visit a Souk (market) this was a fascinating way to learn more about Bahrain and it really opened my eyes to how different their culture was. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would love to visit Bahrain again. I would also recommend anybody grabs the chance to do any work with the Youth Sport Trust in the future.
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Newsletter Holly (year 13) Bahrain was an amazing experience. I was apprehensive after the first evening in the initial meeting with the girls from the Gulf region as I was the only English girl and felt like I didn't fit in. However, after meeting the other English students and being introduced properly the following day, I realised how welcoming the girls were and was greatly impressed by their ability to speak English fluently. We began planning the sports event and I learnt about traditional Bahraini games that are used by the leaders to involve young girls in physical activity. This was an eye-opening experience as we learnt about the culture and differences between our countries. For example, where we would play games such as football or netball with all participants, some of the girls recommended activities that were fully inclusive for all participants as some many have grown up with little participation in sport. Meeting inspirational athletes and listening to the achievements of other countries during the conference was an amazing opportunity to recognise and celebrate the improvements they have made in the their countries. Overall, the trip was a huge success for me as I learnt about new cultures and shared ideas with people from all over the region. I have brought back to England many skills such as the ability to include everyone and communication even through language barriers. I believe that I also left the students from the Gulf region with new ideas and experiences for example, the integration between genders when working together in sport and the opportunity to learn about English culture and sport.
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Newsletter Year 5 & 6 SSP Pentathlon The year 5-6 SSP pentathlon championship took place at Highfields on Monday 2 March after school. Students came from the primary schools in the Highfields cluster to take part, competing against a national ranking in standing long jump, standing triple jump, speed bounce, chest push and sprinting. Students get a national ranking and are invited to a summer camp depending on their scores. Thank you to the Highfields sports leaders in years 7, 8 and 12 who did an amazing job at officiating.
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Newsletter KS2 High 5 Netball We held the key stage 2 High 5 netball event on Tuesday 3 March. It was a cold day but despite this 90 students took part from local primaries – St Joseph’s, St Giles, Wessington, Lea, South Darley, Winster and Darley Dale. Our 27 sports leaders from years 7-11 were excellent and thank you to Freya in year 8 who was umpire of the tournament. Results: Years 3-4:
Gold Silver Bronze
Lea Primary St Giles Primary Wessington Primary
Years 5-6:
Gold Silver Bronze 4th place 5th place 6th place
Lea Primary South Darley Primary Wessington Primary St Joseph’s Primary Darley Dale Primary Winster Primary
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Primary Sports Evenings On Wednesday 4 March the spring block of our primary sports evenings began with students from All Saints and Darley Dale Primaries in attendance. Mr Molyneux and the Highfields sports leaders led the students in basketball, tennis and benchball activities. Leaders Courtney, Sophie and Florence were outstanding!
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Newsletter Dance leaders I was able to observe the level 2 dance leaders in year 13 leading a session after school to a group of Highfields dancers – they were very competent in their delivery and the young dancers responded brilliantly.
Highfields Combat Sports Year 8 girls have been developing their skills in combat sports of wrestling and fencing on Wednesday 4 March with coaches Trevor and Sally.
Mini Soccer
Unfortunately, the key stage 2 mini soccer at Cavendish Fields was postponed again due to waterlogged pitches.
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Newsletter Fixture results U12 Netball Miss Tabbenor
The Highfields U12 netball team placed in a local netball tournament held at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School on 4 March. They were competing with QEGS, Denstone and Abbotsholme. The girls performed brilliantly as a team beating QEGS 7-5, before an overwhelming display and taking a 28-1 victory over Abbotsholme. Unfortunately, we lost to Denstone by 1 point in the final game the score finishing 13-14 but Highfields came 2nd overall. The team played some exceptional netball and were a credit to the school.
Sixth Form Football Team Mr Shirtcliffe
Our sixth form football team travelled to Tupton Hall on Wednesday 4 March in the 2nd round of the County Cup. They played well, but found themselves down 3-0 at the break. Although the team came out fighting the second half and played some excellent attacking football, scoring two goals and close to a third, unfortunately time ran out, but it was a great come back.
1st Team Rugby Mr Shirtcliffe
On Thursday the 5 March our rugby 1st team travelled to QEGS, they played some excellent plays particularly in defence, showing true Highfields grit and managed to put some points in the board. Unfortunately, they conceded more tries than they scored.
Y7 Football Team Mr Shirtcliffe
Our year 7 boys’ football team travelled to Lady Manners on Thursday for a 7-a-side development match. We had three teams as did Lady Manner - we won 5 of the 9 games, drew 1 and lost the others. It was a truly brilliant evening of football played in excellent spirits. Some great goals were scored throughout the evening - well done to all students involved.
Fixtures – w/c 9 March Girls under 13 football are playing away against Buxton on Thursday 12 March - leaving at 1.30pm and returning at 5pm. See Miss Tabbenor for further details.
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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)
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 Boccia
U.12 Mixed KS3/4
Monday 30 March @ Derby Arena Monday 30 March @ Derby Arena Tuesday 17 March @ Littleover Thursday 26 March @ Dronfield Tuesday 31 March @
Cyclo Cross
Year 7/8
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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Monday 27 April @ Lady Manners Wednesday 3 June @ Whitworth Park
U.14 Year 7-10 U.13 U.12
Thursday 6 February
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:
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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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 menu Monday 9 March - Friday 13 March 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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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 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 Safeguarding, H&S, well-being Standards: Curriculum (intent, implementation, impact)
Link governor for inclusion and LA governor – 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 3 - 6 January 2020 to 14 February 2020 Term 4 - 24 February 2020 to 3 April 2020 Term 5 - 20 April 2020 to 22 May 2020 Term 6 - 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: Tuesday 3 March 2020 Year 7:
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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Highfields School
Issue 23: 6 March 2020
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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Highfields School
Issue 23: 6 March 2020
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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