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Dear Parents and Carers This is just a short note to say thank you for all your continued support of the school.

Last night we celebrated the Key Stage 4 Awards evening. It was a really enjoyable and positive evening. A wide selection of achievements were recognised, including numerous awards for outstanding attainment, progress from individual starting points and above and beyond contribution to school life.

We do also present four special awards and the worthy winners were: THE NATALIE GLASGOW CARING FRIEND SHIELD Jake Forecast THE PAUL FAULKNER MEMORIAL TROPHY Jack Davies THE PETER CROSS MEMORIAL SHIELD Lillie Butler THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS AWARD Matthew Tinker A massive well done to every student, past and present who received an award. The hall was packed with very proud students, parents and staff.

I would like to wish everyone a really Merry Christmas on behalf of Roding Valley High School, may it be happy, peaceful and enjoyed with the ones you love.

With kind regards Sharon Jenner Acting Headteacher

School closes for Christmas on Wednesday 21st December at 12:20pm.

School reopens for Spring Term on Monday 9th January 2017.

Registration as usual at 8.40am.

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YEAR 13 EXAMINATIONS Find below a copy of the generic timetable for the forthcoming Year 13 Examinations.

Year 13 have received a copy of their individual timetable printed on blue paper.

Students/Parents/Guardians will also have received a copy of the individual timetable via email.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jenny Draper, Examinations Officer

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CHANGES TO LOCAL BUS ROUTES Debden and Loughton in Essex are currently linked to North East London by TfL bus routes 20, 167, 397 and 549. Essex County Council provided funding towards the operation of routes 20 and 167, however this stopped in April 2016. During June and July 2016 we consulted on proposed changes to bus route 167 in response to this loss of funding.

We have now analysed these responses. We received 743 responses from members of the public and 15 responses from stakeholders. We also received a petition opposing the proposals which was signed by 2,547 people.

From 11 March 2017, we will introduce the following changes: 

Route 167 will no longer run between Loughton station and Debden station

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A new route 677 will be introduced providing a limited stop service between Ilford and schools in Debden using double deck buses. On school day mornings this will stop at all existing bus stops from Ilford to Buckhurst Hill station. After Buckhurst Hill station it will operate on an express basis, stopping only at Loughton station (for Roding Valley High School), Davenant Foundation School, Debden Park High School and Debden station. There will be one journey from Ilford to Debden on schoolday mornings and a return journey in the afternoon to Ilford making the same stops.

No changes are proposed to route 20, which will continue to serve the section of route between Loughton station and Debden station.

Further information For further details of the above changes, a summary of the consultation responses, and our responses to issues raised, please go to https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/167/ Liaison with schools We do appreciate your concerns about the changes which were included in the consultation summary. We considered these in our response to issues raised report. We will liaise with the three main schools affected on the most appropriate timings for the new 677 service which works best for all. We will also liaise with them to provide advance notice and publicity of the changes.

Yours sincerely

Darek Podwiazka, Senior Consultation Manager, Transport for London

ATTENDANCE MATTERS…..

Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason then please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence.

020 8508 1173 On their return to School please ensure your child brings with them a letter or medical evidence if requested explaining the reason for the absence for our records.

Medical Appointments When possible please make sure you make any medical or dental appointments outside of school time. If this is not possible then please try to ensure that your child attends before and/or after their appointment Holidays in Term Time It is not school policy to authorise any holidays during term time except in exceptional circumstances. If you put in a holiday request a ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception). Please be aware if the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case may be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £120 (or £60 if paid within 21 days) to each parent for each child taken out of school.

For full details regarding attendance please see our Attendance Policy which can be found in the ‘Parents’ section on our website or contact Mrs Jeanette Low our Attendance Officer on the school number.

Guidance for Common Ailments Please see, on the following page, guidance from the NHS of common childhood illnesses; this advises what type of illness requires time off from school and what does not. Should you require further guidance please contact the school.