Parents/carers of current year 6 students

Welcome to Highfields School!

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for engaging in our transition process this year. We do hope that the information we have provided has helped to make you all feel a little more comfortable about making the transition to Highfields in September.

We are looking forward to meeting our new year 7 students on Friday 2 September. Students will have the whole of lower school to themselves and will spend the day with their form class, getting to know their tutor and new classmates.

A letter will be sent to parents/carers over the summer to activate your ParentPay account to enable you to pay for school trips, meals and activities. Please add money to the school dinners account on 31 August ready for their first day.

Again, thank you for your continued support throughout the transition process. Our school website holds all our key information and news, however, if you do have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Mr Allsobrook will be your child’s year manager from September throughout their time at Highfields and Mrs Ruston will be their head of year. Any initial questions should be directed to Mr Allsobrook in the first instance. We look forward to welcoming you in September.

School uniform code

Information on Highfields School uniform has been issued to all parents/carers. A copy of the uniform code is also on our website. From September 2022 all students are invited to wear non-branded trousers, but girls have the option of a straight, branded skirt (with logo on the waistband) if they wish.

The Cashless catering system

The latest information issued to parents/carers of Y6 students is information on our cashless catering system. Please ensure you check your emails and action the electronic consent issued.

Weduc communication system reminder

Parents/carers of Y6 students should have received an enrolment email from Weduc. Please ensure you download the Weduc app or register via the Weduc website begin to receive communications from school.

September 2022 – Transport to school

The link below is to the Derbyshire County Council website that aims to answer any questions you may have on school transport in September 2022: https://derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/your-child-at-school/travel/school-transport.aspx

The site provides information on the options available for travelling between school and home, including details on free bus travel, timetables and DCC plans and policies for school transport.