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Parents/Carers News Issue 23: 6 March 2020
Expressions of interest for 2021 Ski Trip to Davos, Switzerland (12-20 February 2021)
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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
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
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.
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
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
Sports Leaders Awards Evening – Thursday 2 April 2020 6-8pm, Lumsdale
Evening of Dance Issue 23: 6 March 2020
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
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
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 linkhttp://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
Year 11 lunchtime study support/drop in/revision support timetable 2020
Monday
Morning Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
GCSE PE breakfast club- 8.15 until 8.57am L4
Maths intervention in M4 (invitation only) Maths intervention in M4 (invitation only) Maths intervention in D2 (invitation only)
After School Food Technology - drop in C8
Biology revision sessions at 1.00- 1.30pm in S5
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. 1.00- 1.30pm 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 D&T/Engineering drop-in / intervention sessions Music composition drop in – 12.45- 13.50pm in MU1
GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
Maths drop in M3
Spanish and French revision/drop-in sessions in L4. 1.00-1.30pm
Higher Physics 1pm Mrs Morgan in S9 GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
English Literature - starting with going back through the anthology poems - one each week - E2 1.00 - 1.30pm
Maths drop in GCSE Drama rehearsal until 11 March
Maths drop in
Foundation Physics 1.00pm with Mrs Morgan in S9
Business dropin IT1
Geography drop in Business dropin IT1
D&T/Engineering from 27 January - after school session for practical work in C2/3 from 3.30 to 4.30pm Chemistry 1pm in S2
Dance rehearsal until 2 April every Friday 3.30- 4.30pm
