Issue 15

Highfields School Newsletter

2022-23

Issue15: 20January2023

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

It’s a good job that no one reads my bits in these newsletters as they really can be staggeringly dull. Lastweek’sreachedaparticularlowpointwhenIappeared tomakerecoveringfromafairlystandard cold sound like an act of heroism.

This week I am over the cold and am full of gratitude to be feeling a bit more perky. Gratitude is an interesting phenomenon, you know. It turns out that research suggests that gratitude can, amongst other things, make you physically healthier, improve your psychological strength and boost romantic and professional relationships. For this reason, we have been piloting with Y8 a Positive End Note (PEN) strategy where teachers in the final lesson of the day will prompt students to reflect on what they are grateful for.

It’s not something which comes easily to everyone and, of course, some people have more to be grateful about than others. Nevertheless, we find that most students can find something (I’m warm enough, I didn’t feel ill today, I had enough to eat) to be thankful for.

Of course, those in war zone really could be forgiven for not being entirely grateful for any aspect of their surroundings. In fact, though, we received notes and pictures from the school in Kiev to whom HighfieldsfamiliesandstaffsendallthosegiftsbeforeChristmas,allofwhichshonewithappreciation.

Mrs Walker, a Highfields member of staff and of a sponsor family wrote to me to say, “Olha has asked metoforwardonthesepicturesand lettersfromthe pupils in Ukraine who received the boxes from our community. In the end we were able to send 230 boxes, and they arrived last weekend, just in time for the Ukrainian New Year. They have been very much appreciated! Once again, thank you for your support with this project. If it's possible to put something in the newsletter to thank the school community, we'd be very grateful.

And as a final thank you of the week I wanted to register my gratitude to Nicole and Miss Fairbank who produced respectivelythisprepworkonJapaneseart and this wonderful ceramic fish, now adorning my window sill.

Have a good weekend and remember what they say…’gratitude makes what you have enough’.

A Marsh Highfields School

Parents/CarersUpdate

Derbyshire County Council Meet & Eat sessions for parents/carers

Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice (DPCV) have 3 lunchtime meet and eat information sessions coming up across the county in Buxton, Chesterfield and Swadlincote, 11am - 1pm. Come for as little or as long as you can.

Have lunch, meet other parent carers and find out about:

 DPCV(DerbyshireParentCarerVoice)-Speakwithtrustees,becomeamember,learnaboutother upcoming parent carers events and tell us what information and support you need for the year ahead.



DIASS (Derbyshire Information Advice Support Service) - Useful information about EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) Assessments, speak with DIASS representative.



Sign up for a virtual 1:1 with Dan Careless, Strategic Lead for Schools and Learning from Derbyshire County Council, Children’s Services.

Click the link below to register via the DPCV website and Eventbrite: https://derbyshireparentforums.co.uk/forumdates/

We look forward to seeing you.

The DPCV Team

Action Required:

Y9 vaccinations for Teenage Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio) and Meningitis ACWY & Y10 catch up vaccinations

The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) for Derbyshire and Derby City will be offering all year 9 students the Teenage Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio) and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations on 7 February2023.

Year9parents/carersare requiredto complete theconsentformvia thelinkbelow: www.derbyshireandcityimms.co.uk/Forms/DTP. The option to consent or decline the vaccination is at the end of the questionnaire so please complete the form whether you are consenting or not. School code: DD112950

Y10catchupvaccinations: for students who missed their immunisations in Y9 but where consent was provided, the immunisation team will be able to give catch up vaccinations on 7 February along with the Y9s.

Further information about vaccinations offered in school can be accessed via the link below or on the NHS website: A Guide to Immunisations for Young People www.derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk/our-services/5-10-years/school-age-immunisations

If you experience any problems, please contact the School Age Immunisation Team.

Repton: 01283 707178

ClayCross: 01246 252953

DCHST.immunisationteam@nhs.net

Forthcoming events: January & February

Wednesday 25 January & Evening of Theatre (Bowler Hall, Starkholmes)

Thursday 26 January:

Tuesday 31 January: Y11 virtual parent consultation evening

Friday 3 February: Y9 health day (during the day)

Tuesday 7 February: Y9 TDP/Men ACWY immunisations in school / Y10 catch up

Tuesday 14 February: Y8 virtual parent consultation evening

Thursday 16 February: Y11 mock interviews (during the day)

Monday 27 February: Y11/Y13 mock exams start (details to be confirmed)

SchoolNews

English and Maths Away Day - Friday 13 January Mrs Key, Mrs Brown & Mr Moss

Although Friday 13th is often thought of as an unlucky date, for 24 year 11 students it was the complete opposite.

Theintrepidgroupbravedtheicytemperaturestospendaveryproductivedaystudyinginthehistoric surroundings of Lea Green.

Whilst working on their GCSE English and maths skills they enjoyed the roaring fires of the beautiful old house. Activities included a highly competitive and speedy run around the grounds to collect answers to a quiz.

Bytheendofthedayallthestudentshaddevelopedtheirexamskillsandtheirconfidenceinpreparing for this summer's exams.

Schoolsportandsportsleadersnews

Mrs Allen, School Sports Co-ordinator

Mini basketball

Primary schools mini basketball competition took place at Lumsdale in the sports hall on Tuesday. Small schoolsSt Giles, Wessington, South Darley and Castle View came in the morning and large schools Darley Dale, All Saints and Lea came in the afternoon.

Referees of the tournament unanimously selected as year 9 students Emily L andLucas D - outstanding performances, remembering much from the training received from Mansfield Giants coach Ian Richards from before Christmas. They each received a refereeing shirt and whistle.

The officials were the Highfields sports leaders who had been trained just before Christmas by Ian Richards of Mansfield Giants Basketball Club. This is thefirsttimethattheclusterhashadthiscompetition and all were eagerly awaiting the start.

Value certificates were awarded to the primary pupils too. The new school games ECO award was introduced too today in the afternoon session.

Teams can now go onto challenge themselves against other Rural Derbyshire schools at Anthony Gell later in February.

Active in Mind Project

The Active in Mind project took place on Thursday with YST Athlete mentor, Rachael MacKenzie. The year 10 Mentors Tom W, Taylor J, Jensen J, Esther S, Sia AB and Jess W were trained in the morning session. This led to them leading activities to the selected year 9 students who had been identified for the project from a recent Bouncetogether health survey.

The group took part in a variety of team building activities. This project continues each Tuesday lunchtime for the next 6 weeks from 1-1.30pm in the sports hall with coach Max Marshall.

Advance notice

The YST inclusion week takes place all next week from 23-27 January

Tuesday 24 January from 10am-3pm - Primary School Health Day at Highfields supported by sports leaders

Friday 27 January at 1pm – Voice of Sport meeting

StudentBulletin

WeekcommencingMonday23January2023: WeekA

Monday:

Y9 assembly

Tuesday:

Y7 and Y11 assembly

Evening of Theatre rehearsals

Wednesday:

Y10 assembly

Evening of Theatre rehearsals

Evening of Theatre, Starkholmes Bowler Hall

Thursday:

Y8 and sixth form assembly

Evening of Theatre, Starkholmes Bowler Hall

Friday: -

See the list of extra-curricular activities taking place at lunch time and after school each day on both school sites.

Police and Crime Commissioner Survey

Angelique Foster, the Police and Crime Commissioner, has asked for help to make sure young people in Derbyshire are getting the opportunity to have their say on ‘policing’.

A Police and Crime Commissioner survey has been produced asking young people whether they have been a victim of crime in the past 12 months and whether they agree with the initial six priorities outlined by Commissioner, Angelique Foster:  strong local policing,

neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour,

rural crime,

road safety,

victim support and

safeguarding and driving efficiencies.

It also provides respondents with the option of suggesting other priorities they think should be included.

Responses need to be completed before the end of February 2023 and the link for students to complete is https://bit.ly/ListeningToYou22-23

Monday

Schoollunchmenu

Week A menu: week commencing Monday 23 January 2023

Hot dish of the day Light bites Desserts Break

BigBreakfastE/G/SU Servedwithhash brownsBaked tomatoesandbaked beans.

VeganBreakfastG Servedwithhash browns,baked tomatoesand bakedbeansVe

Tuesday

Wednesday

Chicken&Vegetable HotpotWithpotato toppingG

Quorn&Vegetable HotpotE/G VeganChilliS/OVe

RoastBeef/Yorkshire PuddingE/G/M CreamedpotatoesM SeasonalVegetables &Gravy

Cheese&PotatoPie G/MV

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

ShortbreadSliceG ChocolateCracknelG/M FruitCrumbleG

Thursday

ButterChickenM servedwith Brown/WhiteRice SeasonVeg&Naan G

Spinach&Chickpea Curryservedwith Brown/WhiteRice SeasonalVeg& NaanG/MVe

BatteredFishF/G servedwithChips Peas&BakedBeans

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

ChocolateOrange RosalieGFlapjackG StickyChocolate PuddingE/G

Cheese Panini Cheese/Ham PaniniJacket Potato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

CheesePanini Cheese&Ham PaniniJacket Potato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

OatCookieG/SU ChocolateBrownieE/G CornflakeTartG

BaconCobs Croissants Toasties CheeseBagel Toast Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

Bacon Cob KPGarlicBread CheesyWheels Toast Teacakes Crumpets FreshFruit Yoghurt

BaconCob Pizza Baguette Cheese/Bean Wrap Teacakes ToastCrumpetsFresh FruitYoghurt

Cherry&Coconut CookieG/SU ChocolateCrunchE/G BerrySpongeE/G

Friday

CheesePanini Cheese/HamPanini JacketPotato LoveJoeWrap/Panini PastaBakePasta/Sauce

RosalieBiscuitG LemonMuffinE/GParis SandwichE/G/M

BaconCob Sausage CobKP Garlic Bread Cheesy Wheels Toast TeacakesCrumpets FreshFruitYoghurt

BaconCob FlavouredNaanPizza BaguetteCheeseBagels Toast TeacakesCrumpets 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’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrShirtcliffeandMissPaley

Y8Dungeonsanddragonsclubinroom1from 3.30pm-4.30pmwithMissPoundall

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

Y7/8danceclubinthePerformingArtsmobile withMissScattergood

JuniorChoirintheMusicroomwithMrsMorris

Y8boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

Monday

Lumsdale (upper school site)

Lunch Afterschool

Y11GCSEfurthermathsinM3andM4

Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

MusicLab(MusicTechnology)inD3withMr. Rowley

SeniorChoirinMU1withMrs.Morris/Mr. Rowley

CLUBS

Tuesday

Wednesday

MusicalTheatreclub(allyears)inP1withMiss Bonsall

Fitness(allyears)inthesportshallwithMr Shirtcliffe

Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

Dramaclub(allyears)inP1withMissBonsall

Badminton‘smashup’(allyears)inthesports hallwithMrShirtcliffe

Y10/11ComputinghomeworksupportinIT1 withMrsHadfield

GCSEmathsrevisionwithMrMoss

Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

GCSEGeographyrevisionandsupportinH2

Boysonlydramaclub(allyears)inP1with

Thursday

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

DukeofEdinburgh(weekA)withMrsWildgoose,Mr ArcherandMissPaley

Y7-11girls’footballontheall-weatherpitchwith MissPaleyandMrShirtcliffe

Y9-13rugbyonthefieldwithMrsBowenandsixth form

Y12/13netballoncourtswithMrsCruise

Sixthformfootballontheall-weatherpitchwith 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’footballontheall-weatherpitchwithMr Searson,MrWallerandMrMoss

Photography/artGCSEclub3:20-4:30pmC5with MissSellars

Y9-11DanceClubintheWheeldonHall

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.

Studentswillbegiventheirstudent codeduringtheyeartobeable toaccesstheprogrammeathome 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

SpeakersforSchoolshasafreemobileappthat 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 

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

Apprenticeshipopportunities

Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeships

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to work on important issues our country faces, whilst studying an economics degree – click the link for further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-economic-service-degree-levelapprenticeship

Apprenticeship opportunities at Fujitsu

Fujitsu are offering apprenticeship opportunities through the Early Careers section of their website –clickthelinkforopportunitiesofacareeratFujitsu-https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/about/careers/earlycareers/

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

NationalApprenticesWeektakesplacebetween6-12February2023. Throughout the week top employers and organisations come together to showcase their opportunities to thousands of attendees who are actively seeking an apprenticeship.

For full details visit: https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/

Finding an apprenticeship

Full details of apprenticeships available can be accessed through the government website on the following link - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

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/

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. KickOffSportalsostocktheHighfields 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.

Communitynews

Soccersixes Monday League

Active Dales: Fun Run volunteers wanted

Derbyshire Dales District Council are looking for volunteers to assist with the marshalling at the following fun run events (two hours per event):



21 January (Saturday) – Hall Leys Park, Matlock 

11 February (Saturday) – The National Stone Centre, Wirksworth 

11 March (Saturday) – Bakewell Recreation Ground

There will be a 9am briefing for volunteers and the race will start at 10am until 11am.



5 April (Wednesday in Easter Holidays) – Ashbourne Recreation Ground

There will be a briefing at 8.30am for volunteers and the race will start at 9.30am until 10.30am.

If you could spare two hours of time to help at any of the above events, please contact Alan McGill, Club & Participation Development Officer at Derbyshire Dales District Council on 01629 761380.

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) Mr G Roberts (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.

HighfieldsSchoolGoverningBoard2022-23

HighfieldsSchoolisfortunateinthekindsofpeoplewho 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 CommunityMr 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) Y9parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y11parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y8parentsevening(4-7pm)

Y10parentsevening(4-7pm) virtual

SuccessintheSixthFormevening

PTFAnewparentsocial

Y6openevening

Tuesday17January2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

Tuesday31January2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

Tuesday14February2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

Tuesday7March2023,4-7pm(viaSchoolCloud/Weduc)

Tuesday13September2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Wednesday14September2022,6.30pmDesignate,Matlock

Wednesday21September2022,6pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

ApprenticeshipseveningforY12/13 Tuesday11October2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

PTFAAGM

HalloweenMovieNightforY7/8

Sixthformopenevening

Wednesday19October2022,6pmLumsdale

Monday31October2022,4-6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Thursday10November2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Monday21November–Friday2December2022(sportshall) Y13mockexams(1) Monday28November–Friday9December2022(sportshall)

Y11mockexams(1)

ChristmasConcert

ChristmasdiscoforY7/8

Wednesday14December2022,7-10pm,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

Thursday15December2022,7-9pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

ALevelcertificatesevening Wednesday21December2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale Y9virtualoptionsevening Wednesday11January2022– twosessions6pm/7pm(virtual) Y7,8&9Fluimmunisationsessions(NHSteam) Thursday19January2022(bothsitesduringtheschoolday) EveningofTheatre(7-10pm)

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall Y13mockexams(2)

Monday26June–Thursday29June2023

2022-23provisionalschoolevents (cont/…)

Y6visitStarkholmes

Wednesday5July2023,Starkholmes

Y7sponsoredwalk Wednesday5July2023

Y8visitLumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Y9enterpriseday Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Y6parents'evening

Wednesday5July2023,6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Wholeschoolsportsday Friday7July2023

SchoolMusical(7.30-10pm)

2023 exam resultsdays (provisional tbc):

A Level exam results: 17August2023tbc

Wednesday12July-Saturday15July2023,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

GCSE examresults: 24August2023tbc

School day: Start Finish Start Finish Start Finish

FormTime 08:45 09:05 Period3 11:10 12:00 Period5 13:40 14:30

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

Additional Bank Holiday – May 2023

There will be an additional bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023 in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and school will be closed on this day.

School is closed to students on the following CPD days:

Monday 4 September 2023

Friday 27 October 2023

Monday 4 December 2023

Friday 22 December 2023

Friday 5 July 2024