Issue 18

Highfields School Newsletter

2022-23

Issue18: 10February2023

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

Here is a picture of two seagulls on a roof. I took the photograph because I was getting frustrated that some students a) clumsily drop scraps of food and b) complain about seagulls and their habit of defecating on them. I wanted students to make the link between these two events and realise that the one is leading to the other. As I was taking the photograph, however, aseagulldefecated onme. Iwondered lateronwhetherthethreeseagulls were all in on it - the two on the roof distracting me whilst the third one lined up their shot. Certainly, if I had my way the three of them would be lined up outside my office awaiting a very stern talking to. No doubt, however, there is now some law which precludes me from telling off seagulls (political correctness gone mad).

This incident followed one early on Monday morning where the security lighting outside my house failed causing me to trip in the darkness down my front steps and fall headfirst into a bin whose lid had blown open in the night. The security light helpfully came back on again in time to reveal my flailinglegstoanybodypassing. ThisisnotthefirsttimeIhavefallenintoabinsincejoiningHighfields School. Just saying.

All this has coincided with the departure, as communicated in last week’s newsletter, of my PA Jacqui Wheatcroft (I’m still grieving). As you may have read in the media, schools are not finding it easy to recruit staff and therefore for next week at least we will be withouta newsletter as we put inplacealternativearrangements. Please do keep an eye on Indeedor such recruitment appswe always welcome applications for jobs from parents/carers of current students.

Despite my own personal problems, this week the students have continued to excel. Highlights this week include a brilliant sixth form drama show on Tuesday night and a successful away game for Y8 football and netball teams who put up a very good defence against our closest rivals, Anthony Gell School.

Lessons have also been a joy this week. I particularly enjoyed a classroom sweep on Thursday afternoon in which I went from a lesson about oil in Nigeria - a lot more interesting than it sounds, as you can (not) see fromtheunintelligibleimageIhaveprovidedof a student book - and salsa in Brazil (as danced by Mia and some excellent Y7s- see left- they hadn’t started dancing at this point).

Oh, and here are someY7 students runningaround likelunatics on anorienteering challenge.

So, I think the overall winners this week are seagulls, bins and students. I will, however, be back to try my luck again next week. In the meantime, have a good weekend.

SchoolNews

Revised Y11 mock exam timetable

In order to maximise year 11 teaching time amid further upcoming industrial action, some slight changes have been made to the year 11 mock exam timetable. Students will receive paper copies early next week.

National Apprenticeship Week

Mr Searson & Mr Waller

In PSHE lessons this week, our Y9 students have had an apprenticeship workshop delivered to them by Julie Allen-Morgan from local employer TAR-MAC as part of National Apprenticeship week. The workshops have had an emphasis on developing the students' knowledge around the route of apprenticeships ingeneral, and also details onthe specific apprenticeship opportunities that TAR-MAC themselves offer.

The students also received an introduction into what CVs are and how to write a personal statement, which the students then had the opportunity to have an attempt at writing themselves. This contact with TAR-MAC for the students is one of two interactions that they will have had with local employers in their Y9 PSHE lessons so far this term, with the other being with VolkerRail (local engineering company).

Schoolsportandsportsleadersnews

Mrs Allen, School Sports Co-ordinator

Level 3 sports leaders inclusive sports

Highfields Y12 level 3 sports leaders were amazing in their deliveryofaninclusivesportssessionto SENadultsfromGolding House.

They led and joined in the fun of the session of badminton and table tennis. The staff from Golding House commented on how well our students did and that their participants were very engaged in the activities. Golding House are visiting Highfields again on 17 February as part of the level 3 qualification volunteering with the Community.

Active in Mind sessions

On Tuesday, Active in Mind sessions were delivered to year 9 students with our year 10 mentors.

Inspire Live event launch

Wednesday afternoon saw the launch of the 2023 Inspire Live event. Miss Paley and 12 KS3 girls took part in the event as part of the FA Girls Project school is involved in. The girls were trained in delivery and marketing and will be leading football sessions to Highfields girls and girls from primary schools in March.

StudentBulletin

WeekcommencingMonday13February2023: WeekB

Monday: Y9 assembly

Tuesday: Y7 and Y11 assembly Y8 parent consultation evening (virtual) 4-7pm

Wednesday: Y10 assembly

Thursday: Y8 and sixth form assembly Y11 mock interviews (during school time)

Friday: -

School breaks up on Friday 17 February and students return on Monday 27 February for week A lessons.

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Schoollunchmenu

Week B menu: week commencing Monday 13 February 2023

Hot dish of the day Light bites

OrganicBeefBurgerGin abunGservedwith miniherbpotatoes, bakedbeans&coleslaw

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VegetableBurgerG/Mu

VeinabunGserved withminiherbpotatoes bakedbeans&coleslaw

E/Mu

Cheese Panini

Cheese/Ham Panini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

Shepherd'sPieMCheesePanini

Cheese/Ham Panini

JacketPotato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBake

Pasta/Sauce

VeganShepherd'sPie

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RoastPork&StuffingG withcreamedpotatoes andapplesauce.M

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VeganSausage

CasseroleGVe

ChickenTikkaMasala

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RiceSeasonalVeg&

Thursday

Desserts Break

Rosalie Biscuit G

ChocolateCrunchG/M

Apple&Cinnamon

CobblerE/G/M

ShortbreadSliceG

BerryMuffinE/G

ChocolateOrangeSponge E/G

Friday

NaanG

Vegetable&Lentil

Currysevedwith Brown/WhiteRice

SeasonalVeg&Naan

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BatteredFishF/Gserved withChipsPeas&Baked Beans

CheesyBean

EnchiladaG/Mserved withChipsPeas&

CarrotsVe

CheesePanini

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Potato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBakePasta/Sauce

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LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBakePasta/Sauce

ChocolateOrangeRosalie

G ChocolateCracknelG/M

FruitCrumbleG

OatCookieG/Su

ChocolateBrownieE/G

SyrupSponge

CheesePanini

Cheese/HamPaniniJacket

Potato

LoveJoeWrap/Panini

PastaBakePasta/Sauce

Cherry&CoconutCookie

G/Su

FlapjackE/G

Rhubarb&LemonSponge

E/G

BaconCobs

Croissants

Toasties

Toast

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

Bacon Cob

KPGarlicBread

BreadRolls

CheeseBagels

ToastandJam

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

PizzaBaguette

KPGarlicBread

Toasties

Teacakes

Toast

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

SausageCob

KPGarlicBread

CheesyWheels

Toast/Jam

Teacakes

Crumpets

FreshFruit

Yoghurt

BaconCob

FlavouredNaan

PizzaBaguette

BBQ&CheeseWrapsToast

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)

Lunch

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMrsGreen

 Y7/8‘actingforstageandscreen’inthe PerformingArtsmobilewithMissScattergood

 Y7/8sportsleadersinthegymwithMissJudson

CLUBS

Afterschool

 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

Tuesday

Wednesday

 Y7/8danceclubinthePerformingArtsmobile withMissScattergood

 JuniorChoirintheMusicroomwithMrsMorris

 LGBT+groupS6withDrToutandMissPaley

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMissJudson

 TabletennisinthegymwithMrSearson

 Y8creativewritingin1AwithMissFearn

 Geoglebox(Geography-themedTV...David Attenboroughetc)inRoom2

 Y7/8AstronomyclubinLab3withMrRuston

Thursday

 Y8boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

Friday

 Y7/8fitnessclubinthegymwithMissPaley

 ‘Boysmove’inthegymwithMrSearsonandMr Waller

 Y7filmclubin1AwithMissFearn

 KeyboardclinicintheMusicroomwithMrRowley

 Computingclubinroom4withMrLovatt

 Y7Craftclubinroom1withMissMitchell

 WarhammerandChessclubinroom8withMiss Tatam

 Y7homeworkclubinroom4

 Y8homeworkclubinroom7withMrsGreen

 Y7bookclub(weekB)at1.15pminthelibrary

 Y8bookclub(weekA)at1.15pminthelibrary

 Y7/8gardeningcluboutsideHoY

 Y8filmclubin1AwithMissFearn

 JuniorOrchestrainthemusicroomwithMr Stacey

 MiniMusicalfrom3.30-4.30pmintheperforming artsmobilewithMissBonsallandMissScattergood

 Y7boys’footballontheall-weatherpitchat LumsdalewithMrRobertsandMrSearson

 Y7/8rugbyonthefieldwithMrShirtcliffe

 Y7-8netballatLumsdalewithMrsWildgoose

Monday

Lumsdale (upper school site)

Lunch

 Y11GCSEfurthermathsinM3andM4

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 MusicLab(MusicTechnology)inD3withMr. Rowley

 SeniorChoirinMU1withMrs.Morris/Mr. Rowley

CLUBS

Afterschool

 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

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 MissBonsall

Thursday

 Sixthformfootball,SheffieldFC

Friday

 Basketball(allyears)inthesportshallwithMr Briddon

 Y9-11sciencedemoclubat1.10pminS3with MrAtkins

 GCSEmathsrevisionwithMrMoss

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 LGBT+groupS1withDrToutandMissPaley

 Gardeningclub(allyears)inS1

 Y9-11sportsleadersinthesportshallwith MrsAllenandMissPaley

 DukeofEdinburghwithMrsWildgoose

 Homeworkclub(allyears)inH4

 GCSEBusinessdrop-ininH4

 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

 Y9/10/11fitnessclubinthesportshallwithMr Waller

 Y7-11netballonthecourtswithMrsWildgoose

 SixthformmathsdropinwithMrMossandMrs Brown

 WindBandinthe6thFormCanteen

 Dungeonsanddragonsclub,Y9-11inC8withMiss Poundall

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.

Students willbegiven their student code duringthe year tobe able toaccess the programme athome 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

Speakers forSchoolshasa free mobileappthat 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

National Apprenticeship Week

ASK Programme

The ASK Programme are hosting the following free events:

Saturday11 February–Parents/CarersDay

9:30 “AParents&CarersGuide tounderstanding Apprenticeships”

Eventbrite link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-parents-carers-understand-theapprenticeship-pathway-tickets-483253061917

10:30“AParents&CarersGuide tounderstandingApprenticeships”

Eventbrite link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parent-carers-guide-to-understandingapprenticeships-tickets-482516739557

11:30 “AParents& CarersGuideto understandingApprenticeships”

Eventbrite link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parent-carers-guide-to-understandingapprenticeships-tickets-483291707507

Your National Apprenticeship Week 2023 Resource

We have been working hard behind the scenes with lots of employers to create the very best National Apprenticeship Week resource we can!

Our aim is to help your students find out more about different employers offering apprenticeships to broaden their understanding of what is available.

This year our NAW campaign focuses on the theme 'Take Your Career To The Top' and we have created an interactive and informative session for you to run through with your students.

The session involves a game of ‘Apprenticeship Top Trumps’, which includes employers across different industries and sectors who are recruiting for apprentices in 2023.

Each top trump includes a profile about the company and the apprenticeships they run, helping your students to feel empowered in their future career choices.

You can either view the session online or download it as a PDF by clicking the buttons below.

View the session online:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFYCDSY7Tc/cQflqY6aX5vaXJWstukKlQ/view?utm_content=DAFYC DSY7Tc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&dm_i=4CV 9,1HBOY,7IGYHN,6V3C3,1

Step-by-step guide to applying for an apprenticeship

The Step-by-step Guide to Applying for an Apprenticeship is a new resource available through the link below:

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/naw2023/?utm_source=mailing&utm_medium=naw+pg&utm_ campaign=naw2023

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

Higher & Degree Listing - Amazing Apprenticeships

Recent vacancy listings can be found through the link to Amazing Apprenticeships below: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/higher-degree-listing/

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/

Y11 mock exams – February/March

Y11 students will start their mock exams on Monday 27 February in the sports hall. Students have been given the mock timetable which is also available on the school website through the link below:

https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Y11-Mocks-March-2023Student-Timetable-with-Back-Sheet.pdf

Summer exam timetables

All exam timetables are available on the school website for the summer exam period and can be accessed via the links below:

GCSE summer2023exam timetable – exams start Monday 15 May

https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Student-GCSE-TimetableSummer-2023-Version-1.pdf

Alevel summer2023exam timetable – exams start Monday 15 May

https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Student-A-Level-TimetableSummer-2023-Version-1.pdf

Y12/13 vocational summer2023 exam timetable – May exams

https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Student-Y1213-VocationalTimetable-Summer-2023-Version-1.pdf

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.

TrutexDirectandKickOffSportboth stockHighfields uniform. 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 be accessed 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. 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.

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.

Department Contacts:

Art – Mrs K Fairbank

Business – Mr I Lovatt

Computing – Mr C Davies

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

Maths – Mrs R Brown

ModernForeignLanguages – Mrs M Bowen

Music – Mr K Rowley

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 fortunate in thekindsofpeople who 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.

Mr Rob Atkinson ChairofGovernors Community Leadership and strategy

Mr Paul Steeples Vice ChairofGovernors Community -

Mrs Allison Beesley Community -

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/

Name Governor Type LinkGovernor Area

Keydates

Pleasenoteallcalendardatesareprovisionalatthisstageandarecorrectasof1September2022.

2022-23academic year

CPDdays(no studentsin school)

Term1: 1September2022to21October2022 Thursday1September2022

Term2: 31October2022to22December2022 Friday21October2022

Term3: 9January2023to17February2023 Monday5December2022

Term4: 27February2023to31March2023

Term5: 17April2023to26May2023

Term6: 5June2023to21July2023

2022-23parentconsultationevenings Y13parentsevening(4-7pm)

2022-23provisional schoolevents (further details will be issued prior to each event)

Y11mockexams(1)

Y13mockexams(1)

ChristmasConcert

ChristmasdiscoforY7/8

ALevelcertificatesevening

Y9virtualoptionsevening

Y7,8&9Fluimmunisationsessions(NHSteam)

EveningofTheatre(7-10pm)

Y9immunisations-TDP&MenACWY

Y11mockinterviews

Y11mockexams(2)

Y13mockexams(2)

EasterConcert

Y8/Y9immunisations-HPV

Y10internalexams

SportsLeadersAwardsEvening

GCSEs/Alevelexamseriesbegins

Y7endofyearinternalexams

Y12mockexams

Y8endofyearinternalexams

Y9internalexams

NewY12inductionsessions

Y13Prom

Y10workexperience

Monday21November–Friday2December2022(sportshall)

Monday28November–Friday9December2022(sportshall)

Wednesday14December2022,7-10pm,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

Thursday15December2022,7-9pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Wednesday21December2022,7pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Wednesday11January2022– twosessions6pm/7pm(virtual)

Thursday19January2022(bothsitesduringtheschoolday)

Wednesday25JanuaryandThursday26January2023,7pm BowlerHall,Starkholmes

Tuesday7February2023,Lumsdale

Thursday16February2023(duringschoolday)

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall

Monday27February–Friday10March2023,SportsHall

Wednesday29March2023,7-10pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Tuesday25April2023,bothsites

Tuesday2May–Friday12May2023,SportsHall

Thursday11May2023,6-8pmWheeldonHall,Lumsdale

Monday15May2023,SportsHall

Monday5June–Friday9June2023

Monday5June–Friday16June2023,SportsHall

Monday12June–Friday16June2023

Monday26June–Thursday29June2023

Tuesday27June–Wednesday28June2023

Thursday29June2023,7pm

Monday3July–Friday7July2023

2022-23provisionalschoolevents (cont/…)

Y6visitStarkholmes

Y7sponsoredwalk

Y8visitLumsdale

Y9enterpriseday

Y6parents'evening

Wholeschoolsportsday

SchoolMusical(7.30-10pm)

2023 exam resultsdays (provisional tbc): A Level exam results: 17August2023tbc

School day:

Break 10:45 11:10

Additional Bank Holiday – May 2023

Wednesday5July2023,Starkholmes

Wednesday5July2023

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,Lumsdale

Wednesday5July2023,6pmBowlerHall,Starkholmes

Friday7July2023

Wednesday12July-Saturday15July2023,WheeldonHall, Lumsdale

GCSE examresults: 24August2023tbc

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.

2023-24 academic year and CPD days:

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