Highfields School Newsletter
Issue 9: 10 November 2017
Highfields School Newsletter
2017-18
Issue 9: 10 November 2017
Our Newsletter is aimed at keeping parents/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.
P R Cole & B P Riggott Co-Headteachers
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Contents:
Student Bulletin ......................................................................................... 3 School Meals ............................................................................................. 4 Extra-curricular Clubs & Activities ............................................................... 6 Sports Update ........................................................................................... 8 School News ........................................................................................... 12 Parent/Carer Notices ................................................................................ 13 Maths Puzzle Zone ................................................................................... 16 Highfields School Governing Body............................................................. 17 Highfields School Contact details .............................................................. 18 Key Staff ................................................................................................. 19 Key Dates 2017-18 .................................................................................. 20
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Student Bulletin Monday 13 November Year 12 D&T Students – work experience all week (engineering, manufacturing, design based placements) Year 11 GCSE FP&N NEA1 – during Food Technology lessons Girls Rugby Coaching – Lumsdale students (3.30pm)
Tuesday 14 November -
Wednesday 15 November U13 Boys Rugby Team at Lady Manners (1pm kick off) Year 7/8 Book Club – ‘Awful Auntie’ (Nottingham Theatre Royal) 5-10pm
Thursday 16 November Year 11 GCSE FP&N NEA1 – during Food Technology lessons Year 7 Boys Football Team at Belper for County Cup (1.30pm departure) Davos Ski Trip Parent/Carer meeting - 6pm in Performing Arts Block (Lumsdale)
Friday 17 November Non-Uniform/Wear a Onesie Day for Children in Need Year 11 Princes Trust Students – 2017 Skills Show (NEC Birmingham) Year 9 Rolls Royce STEM Visit (Rolls Royce Learning & Development Centre) – 8am-4.30pm Extra-Curricular Clubs for lunch and after school activities
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School Meals Monday 13 November - Friday 17 November 2017 Week 3 Menu: Monday
Mains
Big Breakfast, Veggie Balls in Tomato Sauce
Sides
Diced Potatoes, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Baked Beans, Mushrooms
Desserts
Cookie, Banana & Toffee Muffin, Jam Roly Poly & Custard, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Tuesday
Mains
Chicken & Vegetable Lasagne, Vegetable Bolognaise
Sides
Rice, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Carrots, Green Beans
Desserts
Cookie, Apple Flapjack, Fruit Crumble & Custard, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Wednesday
Mains
Roast Turkey & Stuffing, Quorn stir fry
Sides
Creamed Potatoes, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Cabbage, Parsnips
Desserts
Cookie, Chocolate cracknel & Fruit, Fruit Sponge & Custard, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Thursday
Mains
Chicken & Vegetable Curry, Vegetable Chow Mein
Sides
Rice, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Baby Corn, Green Beans
Desserts
Cookie, Shortbread, Pineapple Upside Down Cake & Custard, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
Friday
Mains
Salmon Goujons Breaded Haddock, Spanish Omelette
Sides
Chips, Selection of Breads
Veg & Salads
Salad Selection, Mushy Peas, Baked Beans
Desserts
Cookie, Ice Cream Coulis, Cornflake Tart & Custard, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Yoghurts
In addition to the options above, the following are available on a daily basis: Hot Snacks
Jacket Potatoes, Hot Paninis, Pasta Bar
Deli range
Protein/Salad Pot, Sandwiches Baguettes, Deli Rolls, Wraps
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Options available at morning break: Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Bacon Bap
Crumpets
Cold Pasta Pots
Egg Bap
Chicken Joe Wrap
Sandwiches
Paninis
Yoghurt
Fresh Fruit
Porridge Pot
Granola Pots
Bacon Bap
Filled Naan
Granola Pots
Egg Bacon Bap
Pancakes & Fruit
Cold Pasta Pots
Filled Baguette
Porridge Pots
Sandwiches
Bacon Egg Muffin
Yoghurt
Fresh Fruit
Toast
Bacon Bap
Paninis
Sandwiches
Egg Bacon Bap
Toasted Sandwiches
Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Egg &
Yoghurt
Pizza
Bacon
Granola Pots
BBQ Wraps
Cold Pasta Pots
Bacon Bap
Chicken Joe Wraps
Cold Pasta Pots
Egg Bacon Bap
Toast
Sandwiches
Filled Naan
Crumpets
Fresh Fruit
Porridge Pots
Yoghurt
Filled Baguettes
Granola Pots
Bacon Bap
Toast
Sandwiches
Egg Bacon Bap
Paninis
Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Egg &
Yoghurt
Pizza
Bacon
Granola Pots
BBQ Wraps
Cold Pasta
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Extra-curricular Clubs & Activities Starkholmes (Lower School Site)
Monday
1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 3.30-4.45pm
Tuesday
12.45-1.40pm Running Club with Mr Hurst 1.00-1.30pm Junior Choir in Music Room with Mrs Morris 1.00-1.30pm Scooter Club in Gym with Miss Warburton 1.00-1.30 pm Homework Club in Room 4 with Miss Judson 1.00-1.40pm Christian Union Club in Room 2 1.10-1.40pm Film Club Y7 & Y8 Lab 1 (starting 4 October)
Wednesday
12.45-1.15pm Science Assistance Services (Class & Homework help) Lab 1 1.00-1.30 pm Homework Club in Room 4 with Miss Judson 1-00-1.30pm Dance Club in PARTS with Mrs Hollinrake 1.00-1.30pm Science Club in Lab 2 1.00-1.30pm Girls Football Y7 & Y8 with Miss Warburton 1.00-1.30pm Netball Y8 with Mrs Wildgoose 1.00-1.30pm Football Y7 & Y8 with Mr Shirtcliffe 3.30pm Sports Leaders Primary Evening 4.00-5.00pm Warhammer Club – Y8 at Lumsdale in C5 with Mr Crawford
Thursday
1.00-1.30 pm Homework Club in Room 4 With Mr Davies 1.00-1.30 pm Computing Club in Room 7 with Mrs Hadfield 1.00-1.40pm Drama Club in PARTS with Mr Bushell 1.00-1.30pm Craft Club in Old Inclusion Room Mrs Boothby 1.00-1.40pm Football Club Y8 with Mr Hurst 1.00-1.30pm Basketball Club Y7 & Y8 with Miss Warburton 1.00-1.30pm Geography Homework Club in Room 2 with Mrs Bonner 3.45-5pm Musical Theatre Club in PArts with Miss Bonsall 4-5pm Netball Y7 & Y8 with Mrs Wildgoose at Lumsdale Sports Hall
Friday
1.00-1.30pm Homework Club in Room 4 with Miss Judson 1.00-1.30pm Sports Leaders Y7 in Gym 1.00-1.30pm Craft Club in Room 1A with Mrs Boothby 1.15-1.45pm Book Club in Library – Year 7 & 8 Alternate weeks (Y7 starts 15 September)
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Homework Club in Room 4 with Miss Warburton Sports Leaders Y8 in Gym Netball Y7 on Courts with Mrs Wildgoose Rugby Training Y7 & Y8 with Mr Hurst
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Extra-curricular Clubs & Activities Lumsdale (Upper School Site)
Monday
12.45-1.15pm Science with Mrs Stafford for Y11 in S9 1.00-1.30pm Computer Science for Y10 & Y11 (Programming) in IT1 (Y9 welcome to use computers that are not in use for homework) with Mrs Hadfield 1.00-1.30pm Football Y10-11 girls and boys 1.00-1.45pm Christian Union in H7 Lunch - Maths drop-in for Y11 in M5 3.45pm-5pm Duke of Edinburgh in L4 with Mrs Wildgoose/Mr Archer 3.45pm Rugby First Team with Mrs Bowen / Y9 & Y10 with Mr Shirtcliffe 4-5pm Senior Choir in MU1
Tuesday
1.00-1.30pm Netball with Mrs Wildgoose in the Sports Hall 1.00pm Art drop in/help for Y11 in C5 1.00pm Languages Homework/Revision/Support in L4 Lunch - PE drop-in/help for Y11 in L4 Lunch - Maths drop-in for Y11in M5 1.00-1.30pm Computer Science for Y10 & Y11 (Programming) in IT1 (Y9 welcome to use computers that are not in use for homework) with Mrs Hadfield
Wednesday
1.00-1.30pm Computer Science for Y10 & Y11 (Programming) in IT1 (Y9 welcome to use computers that are not in use for homework) with Mrs Hadfield 1.00-1.30pm Sports Leaders with Mrs Allen in the Sports Hall 1.00-1.30pm German drop-in/help/revision for Y11 in L4 with Miss Gresswell 1.00-1.30pm French drop-in/help/revision for Y11 in L4 with Mrs Bowen 1.00-1.30pm Spanish drop-in/help/revision for Y11 in L4 with Ms Bell Lunch - Maths drop-in for Y11 in M5 3.30pm Drama GCSE catch-up/rehearsals for Y11 with Miss Bonsall from 30.10.17) 3.30-4.40pm Art for Y11 in C4/C7 with Miss Fairbank/Ms Davies 3.45-5pm Computer Science Y11 Programming in IT1 with Mrs Hadfield 4.00-5.00pm Warhammer Club in C5 with Mr Crawford
Thursday
12.45-1.15pm Science with Mrs Stafford for Y11 in S9 1.00-1.30pm IT1 open for homework and revision 1.00-1.30pm Football Y9 with Mr Redhead in the Sports Hall 1.00-1.30pm Engineering drop in/help/revision for Y11 in C8 with Mr Hill 1.00-1.30pm Geography catch up/drop in/help in H2 for Y11 with Mrs Barker 1.15pm Upper School Book Club in Library for Y9 (alternate weeks with Y10 & 11) Lunch - Maths drop-in for Y11 in M5 1.00-1.30pm Computer Science - IT1 open for homework / revision with Mrs Hadfield Art room open to students C4 3.45pm Netball with Mrs Wildgoose in the Sports Hall
Friday
1.00-1.30pm Musical Theatre Club with Miss Bonsall in P1 1.15pm Sixth Form Book Club (alternate weeks) 1.00-1.30pm IT1 open for homework and revision 1.00-1.30pm Badminton Sky Living for Sport with Mrs Turner / Trampoline Club with Mr Shirtcliffe (alternate weeks) in the Sports Hall 1.00-1.30pm Computer Science - IT1 open for homework / revision with Mrs Hadfield Lunch - Maths drop-in for Y11 in M5
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Sports Update
Mr Shirtcliffe (Head of PE)
Fixtures: Monday 13 November – Girls Rugby Coaching Our first Girls Rugby coaching session will take place at Lumsdale on Monday at 3.30pm - all upper site girls welcome.
Wednesday 15 November – U13 Boys Rugby The under 13 Boys Rugby team are playing in a development tournament on Wednesday at 1pm at Lady Manners. Students should leave lessons at 12.15pm and we will be returning to Starkholmes at around 4.30pm.
Thursday 16 November – Year 7 Boys Football Our Year 7 boys Football Team travel to Belper in the second round of the County Cup on Thursday. Setting off at 1.30pm and returning around 4.15pm.
Results: Tuesday 7 November – U16 Table Tennis On Tuesday our under 16 Table Tennis team played in a tournament with Lady Manners and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. We played some excellent table tennis and won several of the games well done!
Thursday 9 November – U13 Derbyshire Cup Fixture Match Report – Miss Warburton Highfields started eager and full of hope, but unfortunately came up against a physical opponent, which put our girls on the back foot. We soon found ourselves behind and under pressure. Highfields continued to battle and suffered for it, with a poke in the eye for one of our midfielders. Showing true resilience Highfields pushed forward several times but were met by a solid Noel Baker defence and by half time we were 4-0 down.
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Newsletter An uplifting and inspirational half time team talk got the team back on track and soon it was 4-1 with a great goal from Sophie. We quickly got back in position and were on the attack again, this time Michaella surged from the half way line, skipping pass Noel Baker players until the centre back came storming in and knocked Michaella off the ball in the area, resulting in a penalty for Highfields. Captain, Sophie, stepped up to the spot but the keeper unfortunately read Sophie’s mind and saved the kick. Again Highfields dusted themselves off and rallied around. The opposition started to feel the pressure of Highfields and stepped their game up, driving towards goal a number of times, but were met with a determined away side. At that point Highfields broke and another run from Sophie supplied a fantastic ball to Keira, who’s initial shot was saved then fumbled by the keeper but a goal hungry Keira followed up the shot and scored - 4-2. Highfields confidence grew and again we were back on the attack. As the light started to fade another great strike from Keira made it 4-3. As our girls started to build momentum the ref put his whistle to his lips and blew time on our Derbyshire cup dreams. The girls have played out of their skins and shown what Highfields are about. They were a credit to the school today and we are very proud of them all.
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Sports Leaders
Mrs Allen (School Sports Co-ordinator) Our Sports Leaders and Sports Apprentices are extremely busy supporting sporting activities not only in school, but also within our partner primary schools and across the wider community. Further information on Sports Leadership can be found on the school website http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/SportsLeadership.html
Notices: Highfields Sports Leaders Friday 10 November Visit from England cricket player Lydia Greenway. England Athletics are training our Sports Leaders in the delivery of the Sports Hall athletics competition. Saturday 11 November SSP Cross Country Championships 2017 Monday 13 November One day Sports Leaders course for Year 12/13 (10am-3pm) Wednesday 15 November SSP Year 3/4 Primary School Pentathlon event hosted at Highfields run by Highfields Year 7, 11, 12 and 13 Sports Leaders (3.45-5.30pm in the Sports Hall) Friday 17 November - Primary School Health Festival in the Sports Hall (11am-3pm)
Advance notice of events coming up Thursday 23 November Sky Living for Sport Mentor - Olympic Bronze Medallist, Jo Jackson, is visiting SEN students at Lumsdale and Starkholmes. Friday 24 November Year 11 Play Unified Ambassadors visiting Tree Tops Nursery for baby Zumba (9am-10.30am)
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Sports Leaders News PE Apprentice update On Friday 3 November PE Apprentices had a brilliant CPD event - Dance tutor, Claire Pring, gave them a morning of Dance progressions for Primary pupils and in the afternoon St Joseph’s school hosted our CPD event for Gymnastics. Coach Cath Jeffries gave the Highfields and Erewash Apprentices great progressions for primary gym work. On Wednesday 8 November and Thursday 9 November Mrs Allen visited Tansley and Darley Dale schools where PE Apprentice, Miss Elliott was working. PE Apprentices led the Year 12/13 assembly on Thursday 9 November.
Voice of Sport The Voice of Sport Meeting saw our Year 7 and 8 representatives join us on Friday for the first time this academic year – welcome to Holly, Archie, Harry and Lucy.
Young Ambassador Assemblies The Young Ambassador assembly took place on Friday for Year 11. Alisha (Year 11) and Harry (Year 12) gave an update to the Highfields programmes, and PE Apprentice Mr Savage gave a personal explanation of life as an Apprentice. On Wednesday 8 November the Year 9 Young Ambassador assembly took place led by Alex and Matt from Year 10.
SEN Winter Fest On Wednesday 8 November the Key Stage 3 SEN Winter fest event took place at the Arc.
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School News Faraday Challenge Day Mr Richardson
On Thursday 19 October a group of Year 8 students represented Highfields in the Faraday Challenge Day, held at Buxton Community School. The day was set up to promote science, engineering and technology. It gave students the opportunity to research, design and make solutions to a real engineering problem. The Challenge was all about letting the students be creative, work as a team and use their own problem solving skills to explore their capabilities as engineers. Our team, comprising of Chloe, Michael, Cameron, Maria, James and Abigail did fantastically well and designed a very creative Harry Potter themed amusement ride for Thorpe Park in Hampshire. The photo shows the team presenting their designs to all the participants. Well done to everyone involved.
Buy discounted books and raise money for the school library Mrs Robinson
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. Thank you to the many parents/carers and staff who purchased books through the Scholastic Book Club in the last twelve months – your purchases have raised over £100 worth of new books for the school library! We are at the moment running our latest Scholastic promotion. There are some great deals – especially on popular series, such as Skulduggery Pleasant, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Geek Girl – which would make fantastic Christmas presents. Please visit http://schools.scholastic.co.uk/highfields-de4 to browse the latest books available and order online. For every £1 you spend, our school will earn 25p 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 order online by 1 December 2017.
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Parent/Carer Notices Children in Need – Friday 17 November On Friday 17 November Highfields will be raising money for Children in Need. Students will be allowed to wear non-uniform or onesies for the day and donate £1 to Children in Need. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of fund raising activities taking place across both school sites.
Starkholmes (Lower School site): At Break – students will be able to purchase: Popcorn Cookie Sale (Spotty themed) At Lunch – students can pay to take part in: Hit the spot with the football Face painting, festival make-up, nail painting and spotty hair - 50p Tombola 10p a ticket
Lumsdale (Upper School site): At Break – students will be able to purchase: Cake sales in the Sixth Form canteen and Coffee Bar area At Lunch – students can pay to take part in: Rock band in P1 – 50p to play/watch Computer games IT1 - 50p to play Sponge throw 1.00pm-1.40pm – 50p per throw Try to fill the H (in the coffee bar area) with coins Students are encouraged to bake and support our cake sale at upper school and spotty biscuits sales at lower school. Please ensure students bring money in to school if they wish to participate in the above. All donations will go to Children in Need. Join in the fun and help to raise money to make a real difference to the lives of children in Derbyshire and across the UK. Thank you for your support.
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November Assessment Profiles/Data Sheets The following year groups will be given their data sheets/assessment profiles on: Year Year Year Year
11 Assessment Profile 7 data sheet 12 data sheet 10 data sheet
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Thursday Friday 17 Friday 17 Thursday
16 November November November 23 November
Year 12 Reviews Tutors will be seeing all Year 12 students during week commencing 27 November to conduct Year 12 Reviews during tutor time or frees. Further information will be sent home with profiles.
Cancellation of Christmas Concert 2017 We regret to inform you that this year’s Christmas concerts, scheduled for 12-13 December 2017, will not be taking place. This is owing to Mr Rowley’s impending paternity leave for the birth of his second child. After careful thought and consideration, we feel it only fair to communicate this message to parents, carers and students at the earliest possible time so as to avoid confusion and disruption moving forwards. The music department is extremely committed to showcasing the musical talents of our school and as a result are planning to extend the Easter concert in March to include two evening performances rather than the usual one. Thank you for your understanding on this matter. The Music department staff would like to take this (early) opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the new year at the 2018 Easter concerts! K Rowley & D O’Reilly
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Forthcoming events
Year 12 Parent Consultation Evening – 21 November 2017 (from 4-7pm Sports Hall) Autism Interest Group Meeting – 23 November 2017 (6.30pm) The Autism Interest Group meeting will be at Lumsdale from 6.30-8pm with Speaker – Janette Ashworth from Derbyshire Autism Services Group attending for discussion and sharing of ideas (see website for further information).
Year 11 Mock Exams – 27 November – 11 December 2017 Year 13 Parent Consultation Evening – 5 December 2017
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Maths Puzzle Zone We will include a puzzle page each week in our newsletter with the answer to the question in the following week’s newsletter.
This week’s maths quiz is … Miss King, the teacher, has four cards. On each card is a number: 59 996
59 943
60 026
62 312
She gives one card to each pupil. The pupils look at their card and say a clue. Anna says, ‘My number is 60 000 to the nearest 10 thousand.’ Bashir says, ‘My number has exactly 600 hundreds in it.’ Charis says, ‘My number is 59900 to the nearest hundred.’ David says, ‘My number is 60 000 to the nearest 10.’ Can you work out which card each pupil had?
Solution:
See next week’s newsletter
Last week’s maths quiz answer … Think about the number 34 567 800. Say this number aloud. Round this number to the nearest million. What does the digit ‘8’ represent? What does the digit ‘7’ represent? Divide this number by 100 and say your answer aloud. Divide this number by 1000 and say your answer aloud.
Solution: 35 million to the nearest million The 8 represents 800 The 7 represents 7000 When divided by 100 it’s 345 678 (three hundred and forty five thousand, six hundred and seventy eight. When divided by 1000 it is 34 567.8 (thirty four thousand, five hundred and sixty seven point eight)
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Highfields School Governing Body Highfields School is fortunate in the kinds of people who have volunteered to become Governors, each bringing a variety of skills and experience to support the school. The composition of the Governing Body is split as follows. Each Governor serves a term of office of four years. Name Mr Peter Cole Mr Ben Riggott
Governor Type Co-Headteacher Co-Headteacher
Responsibility Headteacher Headteacher (Co-opted Governor)
tbc
Local Authority
Ms Helen Crane
Co-opted
Mr Tim Diggle Ms Julie Lane
Co-opted Co-opted
Prof Ranald Macdonald
Co-opted
Miss Rebekah Mitchell Miss Jodie Rogers
Co-opted Co-opted
SEN Link Governor
Mr Paul Steeples
Co-opted
Vice-Chair of Governors
Mrs Claire Bethell
Parent
Chair of Student & Community Links Committee
Ms Julie Birtwistle Mr Jonathan Clarke Mr Nick Newberry
Parent Parent Parent
Human Resources and Health & Safety Finance
Mr John Redhead
Staff
Mr Sandy Doull Ms Lizzie Watt
Associate Member Associate Member
Co-Chair of Governors Equalities Chair of Finance & Resources Committee Finance Co-Chair of Governors Chair of Teaching & Learning Committee Safeguarding and Anti-bullying
Please visit the school website for full details of the Governing Body.
Parent Governor Election We have two Parent Governor vacancies arising on the School’s Governing Board. We will be issuing information out during this term to all parents/carers detailing how to stand for election, along with guidance on the requirements and expectations of becoming a Parent Governor. If you are interested, please look out for the letters coming home with students over the coming weeks.
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Highfields School Contact details Communication with school General enquiry (Form Tutor)
The first point of contact for parents/carers for general enquiries is the Form Tutor. If parents/carers feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the Form Tutor, this can be followed-up with the relevant Head of Year. We encourage parents/carers to keep in touch with tutors by using the student planner. There is a space at the end of each week where parents/carers can write a note to the tutor.
Subject specific enquiry (Subject Teacher)
If parents/carers have subject specific enquiries, we ask that they contact the relevant subject teacher. If parents/carers feel enquiries have not been adequately addressed by the class teacher, this can be followed-up by the relevant Head of Department. Parents/carers can contact us on the main school number (see below). Reception staff will aim to help with queries or refer parents/carers to a member of staff who can.
Main Contact Details Lower Site (Years 7 & 8): Telephone:
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DD 01629 584020
Upper Site (Years 9-13): Telephone:
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA 01629 581888
General email: Newsletter feedback: Admissions: Chair of Governors: Website:
info@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk newsletter@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk admissions@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk chair@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Get Involved! We would love to hear from any parents/carers or members of the community who may be able to contribute to school life, for example talking to students about specialist area of work, supporting mock careers interviews, providing work placement opportunities etc. Your insights, involvement and support have been crucial to the successes of the school over time and we would like to build on our strengths and develop excellence across the school community. If you feel you may be able to contribute to the school in any way, please email us detailing the help you could offer at getinvolved@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk – we would be very happy to hear from you.
Your contact details 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.
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Key Staff Co-Headteachers: Mr P Cole & Mr B Riggott
Senior Assistant Headteachers: Mr D O’Reilly & Mrs C Rifkin
Associate Assistant Headteachers: Mr K Rodgers Mrs A Ruston
- Years 7 and 8 (based at Starkholmes) - Years 9, 10 & 11 (based at Lumsdale)
Heads of Year for 2017-18: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Sixth Form
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Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead Miss J Hughes Mr J Redhead Miss L Hamrouge Miss N Gresswell Mr M Flett
Pastoral: Mrs Green - Years 7 & 8 Mrs Hutchings - Years 9, 10 & 11 Mrs Bumby - Sixth Form
01629 584020 extension 244 01629 581888 extension 364 01629 581888 extension 165
If you wish to report student absences, please contact the relevant pastoral staff to your son/daughter’s year group as indicated above.
Department Contacts: Art – Mrs K Fairbank Business & Computing – Mr I Lovatt Dance – Ms Wise D&T – Miss A Morris Drama – Miss E Bonsall English – Mr R Key Film Studies – Mr C Warrington Geography – Mrs M Barker History – Mr R Hoben
Maths – Miss S Wallhead Modern Foreign Languages – Mrs M Bowen Music – Mr K Rowley PE – Mr C Shirtcliffe Psychology – Miss H Ould PRS – Miss S Collis SENCO – Mr P Cole Science – Mrs C Morgan Sociology – Mrs A Serjeant
Homework Timetables:
Homework timetables for all year groups can be accessed via the school website (http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students.html)
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Key Dates 2017-18 2017-18 Academic Year:
2017-18 Bank Holidays (school closed):
Term 2 - 30 October 2017 − 19 December 2017 1 January 2018 Term 3 - 2 January 2018 − 16 February 2018 30 March 2018 (Good Friday) Term 4 - 26 February 2018 – 23 March 2018 2 April 2018 (Easter Monday) Term 5 - 9 April 2018 − 25 May 2018 7 May 2018 Term 6 - 4 June 2018 − 20 July 2018 28 May 2018 (spring bank holiday) 2017-18 INSET Days (school closed to students): Tuesday 2 January 2018 Wednesday 3 January 2018 Friday 6 July 2018 2017-18 Parents’ Consultation Evenings: Year 12: Year 13: Year 9:
Tuesday 21 November 2017 Sports Hall, Lumsdale Tuesday 5 December 2017 Wheeldon Hall, Lumsdale Tuesday 16 January 2018 (including Option choices for Year 10) Sports Hall/Wheeldon Hall & classrooms, Lumsdale Year 11: Tuesday 30 January 2018 Sports Hall, Lumsdale Year 8: Tuesday 13 February 2018 Sports Hall, Lumsdale Year 10: Tuesday 6 March 2018 Sports Hall, Lumsdale Year 7: Tuesday 17 April 2018 Sports Hall, Lumsdale 2017-18 School Events (further details will be issued prior to each event along with confirmation of times): Y12 Review Day Y13 Certificates Evening Evening of Theatre Y8 Waste Watches Y12 DCC Road Safety Day Y11 Study Skills/Revision Evening for parents Evening of Dance Easter Concert Sports Leaders Awards Evening Y12 Higher Education Evening Y8 Presentation Evening Y10 Health Day Y10 Work Experience Day Y10 Work Experience (2 weeks) Y7, Y8 & Y9 Sports Day Y6 Visit Starkholmes Y7 Sponsored Walk / Y8 Visit Lumsdale Y9 Enterprise Day School Musical Challenge Day (Whole School) 2018 Exam Results Days:
w/c 27 November 2017 (tutor’s arranging during the day) 18 December 2017 (7pm in Wheeldon Hall) 25 January 2018 (7pm in Bowler Hall) 1 February 2018 (during day) 1 February 2018 (during day) 8 March 2018 (6-8pm in Wheeldon Hall) 14 March 2018 (7pm in Bowler Hall) 20 and 21 March 2018 (7.30-10pm in Wheeldon Hall) 22 March 2018 (6-8pm in Wheeldon Hall) 20 June 2018 (7-8.30pm in Wheeldon Hall) 21 June 2018 (time tbc in Bowler Hall) 23 March 2018 (during the day) 22 June 2018 (during the day) 25 June – 6 July 2018 (during the day) 28 June 2018 (during school day at Lumsdale) 4 July 2018 (during school day) 4 July 2018 (during school day) 4 July 2018 (during school day) 11-14 July 2018 (in Wheeldon Hall) 20 July 2018 (during school day at Lumsdale)
A Level Exam Results: Thursday 16 August 2018
GCSE Exam Results: Thursday 23 August 2018
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Issue 9: 10 November 2017
Highfields School Newsletter 2018-19 Academic Year The term dates for next year are as follows: Term 1: 3 September 2018 − 26 October 2018 Term 2: 5 November 2018 − 21 December 2018 Term 3: 7 January 2019 − 15 February 2019 Term 4: 25 February 2019 − 12 April 2019 Term 5: 29 April 2019 − 24 May 2019 Term 6: 3 June 2019 − 22 July 2019
Bank holidays: 25 and 26 December 2018 1 January 2019 19 April 2019 (Good Friday) 22 April 2019 (Easter Monday) 6 May 2019 27 May 2019 (Spring Bank Holiday) 26 August 2019 (Summer Bank Holiday)
INSET Days will be confirmed during the year.
School to Home communication In order to improve communication with parents/carers and to reduce the substantial cost and environmental impact associated with the amount of paper and photocopying involved in school mailings all correspondence is sent to parents/carers via email only. Our aim is that only students’ Assessment Profiles/Data Sheets, and of course, confidential or personal mail will be posted home. We fully understand that some parents/carers may wish to continue to have paper copies sent home rather than to receive communication by email and we will make arrangements to ensure that it is possible for this to continue upon request. Please contact the relevant Pastoral Manager at school to update your details if you do not currently receive email communications from Highfields: Mrs Green - Years 7 & 8 Mrs Hutchings - Years 9, 10 & 11 Mrs Bumby - Sixth Form
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ParentView Survey We would like to remind you that you have the opportunity to give your views of school through the Ofsted Parent View survey below. https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ The survey is designed by Ofsted and is used by Inspectors when making decisions about which schools to inspect and when.
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