Issue 10

Highfields School Newsletter

2022-23

Issue10: 25November2022

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 and for your support.

A Marsh Headteacher

Messagefromtheheadteacher

Another very busy week: a lot of happiness but with some real sadness mixed in. The sadness came when on Thursday we provided a guard of honour as the funeral procession of much valued staff member, Neil Wilson, passed through Lumsdale site accompanied by a range of classic cars. As always, our students were totally reliable and respectful waiting in the cold for the procession to arrive. Neil will be greatly missed.

You will no doubt be aware that our school is extremely popular as a Y7 choice and this means that we have very large numbers on site at Starkholmes. This gives us a bit of a challenge in wet weather. Firstly, asyoumayhaveseeninthemedia,schoolsarelosing support stafftosupermarketsand other businesses because our limited resources do not enable us to compete on wages with some of those organisations. We are therefore struggling to recruit and retain midday supervisors. This means that we have to keep students in areas where we can supervise them with relatively few people (teachers cannot be required to supervise students at lunchtime). Large indoor spaces are limited at Starkholmes, so this is a challenge. Add to this the fact that the school has no control over bus routes or timings resulting in students waiting for buses in the rain and you end up with students sometimes getting wet. We are trying to resolve this from a school point of view including through working with a local charity to try and secure a canopy to offer more shelter. For your part as parents/ carers, please do checkifpossiblehowyourchildrenaredressedonrainydaysasmanyattend school without coats or umbrellas.

In lessons this week I was particularly excited by a form timewhere the students were having a look at article of the week. The teacher was practising ‘Plan for Reading’, one our projects this year designed to promote students reading and comprehension skills. This particular article was on Artificial Intelligence but the Y7s pictured were reading it out loud moving seamlessly between student readers.

And finally this week, I LOVED watchingtheinterformfootballtournamentonLumsdalesite.There was something totally infectious about the friendly rivalry AND every team had girls and boys on it. Amongst all the sadness and challenge this week, these moments provide just the fuel you need to smile again and just crack on with it all.

Have a wonderful weekend.

A Marsh, Headteacher

Parents/CarersUpdate

Buy discounted books and raise money for the school library

Scholastic Book Club is an excellent opportunity to purchase some very popular children’s and young adults’ books at sometimes very heavily discounted prices, all in time for Christmas. In recent years your purchases have raised over £1000 to be spent on new books for the school library!

We are at the moment running our latest Scholastic promotion. There are some great deals on some very popular books which would make fantastic Christmas presents. Please visit http://schools.scholastic.co.uk/highfields-de4/digital-book-club to browse the latest books available and order online. For every£1youspend, ourschoolwillearn20p in Scholastic Rewards which will be spent on new books for the school library.

All orders will be delivered to school and books will be sent home with your child, so there is no postage to pay. Alternatively you can arrange to collect them yourself from school. If you would like to purchase any books, please place your orderonlinebyTuesday6December 2022.

Christmas dinner – 7 December

Christmas dinner will be served across both school sites on Wednesday 7 December.

If your child would like a Christmas dinner, please pay separately in advance via ParentPay - a message will be sent via Weduc when the payment is live onthe site. The cost of the Christmas meal is £2.60 and includes a hot Christmas lunch (turkey or vegetable bake), a pudding and Radnor Fruits drink.

If your child does not wish to have a Christmas dinner, please ensure they come to school with a packed lunch as only a hot Christmas lunch is being served on 7 December. There will be no morning break snacks served on 7 December to allow the preparation and cooking of Christmas lunch.

2023-24 academic year and CPD days:

The term dates for the next academic year are:

November 2023 to 22 December 2023

January 2024 to 16 February 2024

April 2024 to 24 May 2024

June 2024 to 23 July 2024

Reminder: Autumn stakeholder surveys

School is closed to students on the following INSET days:

Monday 4 September 2023

Friday 27 October 2023

Monday 4 December 2023

Friday 22 December 2023 (disaggregated)

Friday 5 July 2024

Thank you to the parents/carers who have already completed the November survey emailed out on 18 November. If you haven’t yet done so, the survey is open until 11.45pm this evening (Friday 25 November). All responses are anonymous. We really appreciate your feedback.

Forthcoming events:

Year 12 parent consultation evening: The Y12 parent consultation evening is being held in the sixth form area on Tuesday 29 November 2022 between 4-7pm. Students are arranging appointment times with teaching staff.

December INSET days: Monday 5 December and Thursday 22 December are INSET days and no students will be in school.

Christmas concert: Highfields Christmas concert will be held the evening of Wednesday 14 December in the Wheeldon Hall at Lumsdale (upper school site) – details will be published nearer the time.

School News

Dungeons & Dragons club

Miss Poundall

The adventure begins...

Our new upper site Dungeons and Dragons club has seen record highs in numbers recently, with 18 adventure-seeking students attending. I, for one, have never seen an adventuring party this large; it has to be seen to be believed! We also have 12 students who attend lower site Dungeons and Dragons club too, which has been running since last academic year; so far, all students at both sites are doing a brilliant job.

Our fantastic students roleplay and battle their hearts out, using communication skills, acting, numerical skills and creativity to bring their characters to life and roll those all-important dice! I can already see many students' confidence increasing, which is wonderful to see!

Thank you all for coming to D&D club, it's an honour to game with you; let's see where the journey takes us! Devious deducing and deftly duelling… that’s Dungeons and Dragons!

Schoolsportandsportsleadersnews

Mrs Allen, School Sports Co-ordinator

Time Girls project update

Last Friday was the final practical session for our year 9 Time Girls project - well done Sapphire, Sophie, Heidi and Nicole.

This Thursday the Time Girls in years 9 and 10 had their final classroom based session.

Ortus project update

The final session for the year 7 Ortus project took place on Tuesday with the year 9 leaders and coach, Max. Students took part in indoor curling. Max commented that the session was by far the best one.

Olympic athlete, Tom Davis, was in school on Thursday to round up the Ortus project for year 9 students.

Sports leaders internal verification assessments

Our year 11 level 2 sports leaders had the first of two practical IV assessments last Friday. They led pupils from Castle View Primary, who were a pleasure to have in school. They worked so hard on bench ball, basketball, netball and combat ball activities.

Coach, Max, and Miss Paly came along to give feedback to our sports leaders tutored by Mrs Allen. Well done to Sam C, Callum C, Callum A, Laurence H, Ameliah A, Emily S, Hana B, Sophie C, Abigail J, Leonie R, Erin C, Maia K, Maisie H, Bethany M, Isobel T, Mia S and Isla M!

See next week’s newsletter for the full report.

Today (Friday) our year 12 level 3 sports leaders IV assessment took place.

Sports leaders were leading 60 pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School. Well done to Lucy, Sophie, Ellie, Eleanor, Jasmine, Lydia, Georgina, Sam, Liam, Callum, Louis, Alfie, Archie, Angus, Harry, Oscar and Josh!

Move and Groove project

The Move and Grove project for week 3 took place on Tuesday at Darley Hall Care Home.

This week the year 10 dance leaders sang songs to the residents and played a throw and tell game. The residents loved the girls singing and joined in with the action songs.

On Wednesday the Young Ambassadors were leading assembly for year 10 students - well done to year 12 leader, Lucy, and year 13 leader, Libby.

County girls soccer finals

The County Girls soccer finals took place on Thursday at Freisland School. Lea Primary School were our representatives who qualified having won the Highfields Cluster round and the SSP round.

Voice of Sport

The November Voice of Sport group met today with year group representatives.

Young Ambassadors

Monday

Schoollunchmenu

Week B menu: week commencing Monday 28 November 2022

Hot dish of the day Light bites

OrganicBeefBurgerG inabunGservedwith miniherbpotatoes, bakedbeans&coleslaw E/Mu

VegetableBurgerG/Mu VeinabunGserved withminiherbpotatoes bakedbeans&coleslaw E/Mu

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Cheese Panini Cheese/Ham Panini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBake Pasta/Sauce

Desserts

Rosalie Biscuit G ChocolateCrunchG/M Apple&Cinnamon CobblerE/G/M

BaconCobs Croissants Toasties Toast Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

Shepherd'sPieMCheesePanini Cheese/Ham Panini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBake Pasta/Sauce

VeganShepherd'sPie SoVe

RoastPork&StuffingG withcreamedpotatoes andapplesauce.M seasonalvegetables& gravy

VeganSausage CasseroleGVe

CheesePanini Cheese/HamPanini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

ShortbreadSliceG BerryMuffinE/G ChocolateOrangeSponge E/G

Bacon Cob KPGarlicBread BreadRolls CheeseBagels ToastandJam Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

ChocolateOrangeRosalie G ChocolateCracknelG/M FruitCrumbleG

BaconCob PizzaBaguette KPGarlicBread Toasties Teacakes Toast Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

ChickenTikkaMasalaM withBrown/WhiteRice SeasonalVeg&NaanG

Vegetable&LentilCurry sevedwithBrown/White RiceSeasonalVeg& NaanGVe

BatteredFishF/G servedwithChipsPeas &BakedBeans

CheesyBeanEnchilada G/MservedwithChips Peas&CarrotsVe

CheesePanini Cheese&HamPanini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

OatCookieG/Su ChocolateBrownieE/G SyrupSponge

BaconCob SausageCob KPGarlicBread CheesyWheels Toast/Jam Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

CheesePanini Cheese/HamPanini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

Cherry&CoconutCookie G/Su FlapjackE/G Rhubarb&Lemon SpongeE/G

BaconCob FlavouredNaan PizzaBaguette BBQ&CheeseWraps Toast Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruitYoghurt

Monday

Extra-curricularclubsandactivities

Students are encouraged to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities that take place either at lunch time or after school across both sites. The list of clubs is regularly updated and students are given the details during tutor time.

Starkholmes (lower school site)

Tuesday

CLUBS

Lunch Afterschool

Y7homeworkclubinroom4

Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMrsGreen

Y7/8‘actingforstageandscreen’inthe PerformingArtsmobilewithMissScattergood

Y7/8sportsleadersinthegymwithMissJudson

Warhammerclub(allyears)withMrsWeightman EdgeandMrBishtonatLumsdale(upperschool site)from3.30-4.40pminC5

Y7-11girls’footballontheallweatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrShirtcliffeandMissPaley

Y8Dungeonsanddragonsclubinroom1from 3.30pm-4.30pmwithMissPoundall

Y7-8 Artclub Week B 3.45-4.45inC6(Lumsdale) withMissSellars

Y7/8danceclubinthePerformingArtsmobile withMissScattergood

JuniorChoirintheMusicroomwithMrsMorris

Y8boys’footballontheallweatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

Monday

Lumsdale (upper school site)

Lunch Afterschool

Y11GCSEfurthermathsinM3andM4

Homeworkclub(allyears)inC8

MusicLab(MusicTechnology)inD3withMr. Rowley

SeniorChoirinMU1withMrs.Morris/Mr. Rowley

CLUBS

Tuesday

Wednesday

MusicalTheatreclub(allyears)inP1withMiss Bonsall

Fitness(allyears)inthesportshallwithMr Shirtcliffe

Homeworkclub(allyears)inC8

Dramaclub(allyears)inP1withMissBonsall

Badminton‘smashup’(allyears)inthesports hallwithMrShirtcliffe

Y10/11ComputinghomeworksupportinIT1 withMrsHadfield

GCSEmathsrevisionwithMrMoss

Homeworkclub(allyears)inC8

GCSEGeographyrevisionandsupportinH2

Boysonlydramaclub(allyears)inP1with MissBonsall

Warhammerclub(allyears)withMrsWeightman EdgeandMrBishtonatLumsdale(upperschoolsite) from3.30-4.40pminC5

DukeofEdinburgh(weekA)withMrsWildgoose,Mr ArcherandMissPaley

Y7-11girls’footballontheallweatherpitchwith MissPaleyandMrShirtcliffe

Y9-13rugbyonthefieldwithMrsBowenandsixth form

Y12/13netballoncourtswithMrsCruise

Sixthformfootballontheallweatherpitchwith SheffieldFC

Y9-13 Artclub WeekA 3.45-4.45inC6withMiss Sellars

Sixthformfootball,SheffieldFC

Year11dramainterventionfrom3.30-4.30pmwith MissBonsall

Year11danceinterventionatlowersite,Performing Artsmobile,from3.30-4.40pmwithMrsHollinrake

Y9-11boys’footballontheallweatherpitchwithMr Searson,MrWallerandMrMoss

Photography/artGCSEclub3:20-4:30pmC5with MissSellars

Y9-11DanceClubintheWheeldonHall

Thursday

Careers,College&ApprenticeshipNews

Careers Information 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/students/work-experience-careers/

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: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

Unifrog Careers programme

The careers programme ‘Unifrog’ offers students careers advice, support and guidance and students. Students in years 10 and 11 will be given log on details during the year to access Unifrog. www.unifrog.org

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.

Theprogrammeisbrokendownintosectionson‘worldofwork’withajobsearchaccordingtosubject, 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 onworkexperience,workpreparationincludingCVwriting,coveringlettersandinterviewpreparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile.

Studentswillbegiven their student codeduringtheyear tobeable toaccess the programmeathome via the website (www.startprofile.com).

Sixth form career opportunities

Please visit our website to find the latest sixth form careers opportunities: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-opportunities/

My Future app and website

My Future is a virtual gateway to support students with their next steps.

• Meet local employers and explore apprenticeship opportunities

• Work with training providers to learn about and access courses that are available

• Virtually visit post 16 institutions including colleges and universities

• Learn about the employment opportunities in your town

To access My Future click on the link below: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/learning/myfuture/

Speakers for Schools - Youth Card for students

SpeakersforSchoolshasa freemobileappthat providesaone-stopshopfor 11-25-year-olds forselfled discovery of educational, career and personal development opportunities in a safe environment. Youth Card is uniquely placed to help students by offering: 

Free access to UK-wide work experience placements and workshops with leading employers, including: Spotify, Bentley Motors, bp, Google, NHS, Virgin Atlantic, The Financial Times, Santander and the BBC. 

Free access to UK-wide financial and enterprise programmes. 

Free access to a UK-wide network of 7,000 youth organisations. 

Freeaccessto inspiring podcasts,broadcastsandshortfilms byheadsofindustryandhigh-profile speakers

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Free access to a wide range of youth-friendly discounted services in the UK and Europe.

To find out more about Youth Card, visit www.youthcard.org

NAW Apprenticeships Introduction Event 2023

Buxton& Leek CollegeareCelebrating NationalApprenticeshipWeek2023(6-12February)byinviting students in years 9 to 11 from schools in the local area to an Apprenticeships Introduction Event at the Devonshire Dome and Leek Campus.

During this event, each apprenticeship area that is offered by Buxton & Leek College will have their own stall where they will give an overview of what each apprenticeship standard is about and what career path could be followed for each subject.

There will be tours of the facilities at each site and a main presentation on Apprenticeships, highlighting what they are, which subjects can be studied, and any entry requirements involved. Staff from the college will also be on hand to answer any questions throughout.

Details of the sessions are below:

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The Devonshire Dome at Buxton (1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY) on Monday 6 February – 1:45pm to 3:30pm. Facilities explored on the tour will be the Hair & Beauty Salon and the Catering Kitchens.

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Leek Campus (Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6DP) on Tuesday 7 February -10am to 12pm. Facilities explored on the tour will be the Engineering Suite and the Carpentry and Joinery workshops.

Economist Degree Apprenticeship

Applications open Monday 19 December 2022

Over 60 vacancies available with the Government Economic Service

TheGovernmentEconomicServicewillbeopeningapplicationsthisyearfortheir EconomistDegree Apprenticeshipprogramme for 2023.

Starting in September 2023, applications are open from Monday 19 December for over 60 vacancies nationwide, with departments such as the HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a central government department or agency on some of the most important social, environmental and economic issues our country faces.

Joinourwebinarto findoutmore

Join a webinar with the Government Economic Service on Wednesday 7 December between 3.30pm - 4.30pm to find out more about the apprenticeship programme and how to prepare for the application process. Suitable for students, teachers/careers advisers and parents/carers, sign up below to learn more

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3_9RtY8T262xlnJNBRSgA

Download the Candidate Pack

This pack contains useful guidance around the role of an Economist, what the degree apprenticeship involves, how the application process will work and answers key FAQs from applicants. To download the pack, click here.

GES- Amazing Employersprofile

For a deeper look into the scheme and to begin preparing for the application process, your students can also visit the GES Amazing Employers profile here.

National Highways: Construction Quantity Surveyor - Degree Apprenticeship

Nottingham Salary: £22,800

Would you like to study a degree at university whilst gaining on site experience and knowledge?

Our Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship gives you a chance to earn money, work to gain experience whilst studying all without paying the fees. If you are looking to get your career moving in a challenging, yet highly rewarding role, then our Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship opportunity is right for you.

Offering an excellent insight into Quantity Surveying and Construction environments, you will also acquire all the skills and knowledge that will help you develop in your career at National Highways. You will be involved in a plethora of different projects, allowing you to gain an insight into the various programmes and projects available at National Highways. You will be surrounded by experts within the field who will assist in your development whilst in the role.

This role will start in September 2023.

For full details please click the link below: https://uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=b824ab8a9e16cb40&from=native

Support for students for medical school interviews

i-medics are offering free monthly webinars for students who wish to study Medicine at University to help students following the COVID-19 pandemic, considering the lockdowns and disruption to studies that have occurred.

The next Online talk is on 4December2022 and two UK doctors will talk about how to prepare for Medical School interviews.

Students will hear from doctors and understand the requirements to get through the Medical School interview. Any students interested in taking part can join through either of the two links below (one is an Eventbrite link and the other is a direct Zoom registration link):

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jv3RRCY6Q5SA0tzFw6SlkA?mc_cid=dc7311b057&m c_eid=UNIQID

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-into-medicine-interview-tips-from-nhs-doctors-tickets423169680907?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=dc7311b057&mc_eid=UNIQID

Chesterfield College events

Chesterfield College has the following events:

Tastersessions

A taster session is taking place on 28 November 2022. There are still some places available if students are interested in exploring their area/s of interest further with a variety of sessions. To secure a place, please email engage@chesterfield.ac.uk

Dates for taster sessions 2022-23:

Monday 28 November 2022

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Pleasenotethatthesetastersessionsaredesignedforstudents14-17yearsoldconsideringtheirFEoptions

Openevening

The college open evening runs on 28 November, the same day as the taster sessions, from 3:307pm, learners can attend by themselves or with parents/carers to chat with curriculum staff and have a look around the campus. Tickets will need to be booked prior to the event via engage@chesterfield.ac.uk

Dates for open evenings 2022-23: 

Monday 28 November 2022

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Studentinformation

School to home communication

All students have a school email account and should check this regularly as well as Show My Homework (checking Monday to Friday during the school term) for the latest updates and homework.

School Website / VLE

Resources are available on the school website www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Students can access ‘all users’ from home from the Highfields School website:  Go to Highfields School homepage  Click on ‘portals’  Click on ‘student portal’  Enter school IT username (not email address) and password  Find ‘all users Starkholmes’ or ‘all users Lumsdale’ on the right hand side  Select the appropriate department/folder required.

If students have forgotten their password please email reset@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk specifying your username and tutor group to request a new password.

Show My Homework online homework submission guidance

Students should be submitting work through the SMHW platform.

The link below is from SMHW and explains how to do this or you can follow the steps below: https://help.teamsatchel.com/en/articles/2912000-submitting-my-work-online

Free Microsoft Office for Students

Students at Highfields School can download Microsoft Office for free on up to five devices, for the duration of their time as a student at the school.

Microsoft Office can be installed on compatible desktop computers, tablets, and mobile phones: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/office-for-students/

Communitynews

Matlock multi-sports youth session

Supportandresourcesavailable

Autism Information & Advice Service – Autism Awareness for parents/carers

HighfieldsSchooluniform

A strict uniform code 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 atHighfieldsSchool. Staffperformavarietyofuniformchecksandweaskthatparents/carerssupport our uniform code.

The uniform code is designed to be clear and can be accessed on the following link: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/uniform/.

Parents/carers are encouraged to check with the school on 01629 581888 where they are unsure on any item of school uniform.

TrutexDirectandKickOffSportbothstockHighfieldsuniform. Kick OffSport also stocktheHighfields PE kit. Orders can be placed on line both with Trutex Direct (https://www.trutex.com/) and Kick Off Sport (https://www.kickoffsport.co.uk/) if you know the size and items required without the need to visit a store directly. To assist with purchasing the right sizes Kick Off Sport have produced a size guide (see links below).

Various information has been prepared on our school uniform and can beaccessed on the links below or from the school website:

FAQs: Uniform size guide: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UniformSizeGuide.pdf

Please also refer to guidance for footwear for our new all-weather pitch: https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2021/08/FootballFoundationFootwear.pdf

The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline shop of Firs Parade in Matlock take donations of Highfields School uniform.

Communicationwithschool–contactdetails

Generalenquiries

The first point of contact for parents/carers for general enquiries is reception. Receptionstaff 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.

Subjectspecificenquiry(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.

Pastoral enquiries&sicknessabsence

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:

Lowerschoolsite (Starkholmes)- to contact year managers for years 7 or 8:

Mr Allsobrook Year Manager (year 7)

Email: callsobrook@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Green – Year Manager (year 8)

Email: tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Direct line: 01629 832314 or ext 244

Direct line: 01629 832313 or ext 235

Upperschoolsite (Lumsdale)- to contact year managers for years 9 to 13:

Miss Esposito – Year Manager (year 9)

Email: aesposito@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mr Tidmarsh - Year Manager (year 10) Email: dtidmarsh@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Weightman Edge Year Manager (year 11) Email: hweightman-edge@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Mrs Sargeant - Year Manager (sixth form)

Email: rsargeant@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Generalemailcontacts

Direct line: 01629 832348 or ext 364

Direct line: 01629 832329 or ext 111

Direct line: 01629 832345 or ext 159

Direct line: 01629 832389 or ext 165

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

Careers information: careers@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Yourcontactdetails

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.

KeyStafffor2022-23

Headteacher: Mr A Marsh

Deputy Headteacher: Mr P R Cole

Assistant Headteachers: Mrs C Rifkin Mr M Hodkin

Directors of Catch-up Mrs C Morgan (Curriculum) Mrs S Biggs (Engagement)

Heads of Year: Year 7 Mrs A Ruston Year 8 Miss J Hughes Year 9 Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead Year 10 Mr K Rodgers Year 11 Mr A Bishton Sixth form Mr M Flett

Year Managers: Year 7 Mr Allsobrook Year 8 Mrs Green Year 9 Miss Esposito Year 10 Mr Tidmarsh Year 11 Mrs Weightman Edge Sixth form Mrs R Sargeant

Ifyouwishtoreportstudentabsences,pleasecontacttherelevantpastoralstafftoyour son/daughter’syeargroupasindicatedabove.

Department Contacts:

Art – Mrs K Fairbank

Maths – Mrs R Brown Business – Mr I Lovatt ModernForeignLanguages – Mrs M Bowen

Computing Mr C Davies Music Mr K Rowley

D&T – Mrs C Hakin

Drama&Dance – Miss Bonsall

English Mrs H Key

Film Studies – Mr C Warrington

Geography Mrs M Barker

History – Mr P Copeland

PE – Mr C Shirtcliffe

Psychology – Miss H Ould

PRS Mr R Platts

SENCO – Mr M Hodkin

Science Mr R Atkins

Sociology – Mrs A Llewellyn

HighfieldsSchoolGoverningBoard2022-23

Highfields Schoolis fortunatein thekindsofpeoplewho havevolunteeredto become governors, each bringing a variety of skills and experience to support the school.

The composition of the governing board is made up of community, parent and staff governors each serving a four year term of office.

Name Governor Type LinkGovernor Area

Mr Rob Atkinson ChairofGovernors Community Leadership and strategy

Mr Paul Steeples Vice ChairofGovernors Community -

Mrs Allison Beesley Community -

Miss Joanne Coe Parent

Safeguarding (H&S, wellbeing)

Ms Tina Fisher Community -

Mrs Amanda Goodall Community

Miss Emma Hill Community

Inclusion (SEND, behaviour, attendance)

Mr Dennis Holmes Parent Finance, resources and personnel Eco School committee link

Mr Andrew Marsh Headteacher -

Ms Deborah O’Donovan Community -

Mrs Selina Rodgers Parent Curriculum and standards

Dr Ewen Ross Parent -

Mr Duncan Whittam Community

Mr Mark Webb Staff -

Highfields governing board has a strong focus on three core strategic functions:  ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction  holdingtheheadteachertoaccountfortheeducationalperformanceoftheschoolanditsstudents, and the performance management of staff, and  overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

All governors are required to:  undertake appropriate induction training  prepare for and attend all meetings regularly  undertake further training to develop their skills

Full details of Highfields Governing Board can be accessed on the school website: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/our-school/governors/

Y13parentsevening(4-7pm)

Tuesday15November2022,4-7pm(sixthformarea)

Y12parentsevening(4-7pm) Tuesday29November2022,4-7pm(sixthformarea)

Y9options/parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y11parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y8parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y10parentsevening(4-7pm) virtual Tuesday7March2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

Y7parentsevening(4-7pm) virtual Tuesday21March2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

ApprenticeshipseveningforY12/13

Tuesday11October2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale PTFAAGM

HalloweenMovieNightforY7/8

Sixthformopenevening

Wednesday19October2022,6pmLumsdale

Monday31October2022,4-6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Thursday10November2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Y11mockexams(1)

ChristmasConcert

ChristmasdiscoforY7/8

ALevelCertificatesEvening

EveningofTheatre(7-10pm)

Monday28November–Friday9December2022(sportshall)

Monday21November–Friday2December2022(sportshall) Y13mockexams(1)

Wednesday14December2022,7-10pm,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

Thursday15December2022,7-9pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Wednesday21December2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Wednesday25JanuaryandThursday26January2023,7pm BowlerHall,Starkholmes

Tuesday7February2023,Lumsdale Y11mockinterviews Thursday16February2023(duringschoolday) Y11mockexams(2)

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2022-23provisionalschoolevents (cont/…)

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Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes Wholeschoolsportsday Friday7July2023

Y6parents'evening

SchoolMusical(7.30-10pm)

2023 exam resultsdays (provisional tbc):

A Level exam results: 17August2023tbc

School day:

Wednesday12July-Saturday15July2023,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

GCSE examresults: 24August2023tbc

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Period1 09:05 09:55 Period4 12:00 12:50 Period6 14:30 15:20 Period2 09:55 10:45 Lunch 12:50 13:40 TutorialY11-13 15:20 15:30 Break 10:45 11:10