Thank you to the Year 9 parents who have returned all the option forms in a timely fashion. We will now review their choices as we want to have the students studying their GCSE subjects after May half term. If you have any concerns regarding pathways and choices, please do contact Miss Reed or Mr Mammen. As well as normal lessons there have been some excellent opportunities for our students this week; which include various sporting activities, participation in a Maths Feast competition at King Edward Grammar School in Chelmsford and taking part in Biology in Action trip. All of which were thoroughly enjoyed by our students. We have also celebrated National Careers week with many events happening across the school. We have received lots and lots of ideas for the names of our houses which will be launched in our new house system. We will shortlist, and the final decision will be made by our MP Eleanor Laing. This is a really exciting time for the students and will further enhance our community with some ‘healthy competition’. I have been quite overwhelmed by the sheer number of Year 12 students who have applied for House Captain and other leadership roles. We have interviewed for our Head Boy and Head Girl today and the result will be announced next week. We do currently have a vacancy for a catering Assistant, the job can be found on http://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk Please enjoy the rest of the bulletin and have a good weekend.
Ms. S Jenner Head of School
Message from the Chair of Governors Dear Parents / Carers, Due to circumstances outside the control of RVHS and CLP, we need to delay the conversion to the Chelmsford Learning Partnership MAT until the 1st June 2018. I would stress that both the School and the MAT remain totally committed to the development of a successful partnership and are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead. Unfortunately, this is mainly due to the fact that Essex County Council is dealing with a number of conversions and the complexity of our school site. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support and we look forward to joining the Chelmsford Learning Partnership in June. Mr. Tony Barritt Chair of Governors
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