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Message from the Headteacher
Dear Parents/ Carers
Exam season is upon us and I want to wish all students who are taking public examinations the very best during this period. We know how hard our students have been working and we would also like to thank parents/carers for their support. If you have any questions or queries, please contact your child’s Academic Mentor or YPL who will be able to guide and support you.
We wanted to take this opportunity to re-share two very important letters that were shared with parents of year 11 & parents of year 13. These letters contain all of the information needed during the exam period and beyond. You will find all of the May half term sessions on offer and a link to our student examination handbook.
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It’s not just our Year 11 and 13 cohorts that have been busy preparing for examinations. Our Year 12 cohort are in the midst of their ‘Progression PPEs’ and this week have been studying hard at home. We also have a small number of year 12 students sitting public examinations and of course we wish them the very best. We look forward to welcoming them back to school full time from Monday, where they will be in timetabled lessons apart from when they’re sitting an exam. These PPEs will be incredibly useful for our students to get a full understanding of how well they have progressed and what gaps they need to close as they embark on their final year in our 6th form.
Our Year 10s have also been busy revising and preparing for their upcoming examinations. Their exams begin w/c 17th June and Ms Wills will be writing to all parents/ carers very soon about how to prepare at home and what the examination arrangements will be. In the meantime, I know that our teachers are busy navigating the students and ensuring that they are ready to go next month.
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The summer term is also about opportunities outside of the classroom. I was so happy to see so many of our Year 10 students depart for their Duke of Edinburgh silver expedition led by Mr Naidoo and Ms Preston. This is an absolutely incredible experience and I know that many more of our students will be heading out next week for their Bronze practice event. We are looking forward to sharing pictures and stories in our next newsletter.
In recent weeks I have met with several local businesses, residents and organisations to talk about student safety outside of school. As a staff we regularly patrol bus stops, local shops and the area surrounding the school site at the beginning and end of each day. I have also spoken with the police and British Transport Police about increasing visibility in these areas at these times, particularly as we move into the summer and the weather becomes more favourable. Please encourage your children to plan their journey each day, and to ensure that they travel straight home at the end of the day.
We have seen a much needed and long-awaited improvement in the weather over the last week and as temperatures increase we will allow students to move to a ‘summer uniform’. This will be communicated to students on a day to day basis by Academic Mentors based on the temperature but please remind your child to continue to attend school with their full uniform.
Finally, w/c 13th May, we are observing mental health week and the focus on MOVEMENT where we will be setting students a Mental Health Movement challenge each day. Here is the link if parents/ carers and students would like to take a look at more information Mental Health Week
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Mr D Charlton Headteacher
Messages from Our Year Progress Leaders
Our team is proud to be your child’s Year Progress Leader and very much looking forward to supporting your child and with such a great cohort of students, we are sure it will be a great half term. To ensure that you are aware of who your child’s Year Progress Leader is and who to contact, please refer to their details below:
Year 7: Ms Hegerty
To contact Ms Hegerty, please email chegerty@rodingvalley.net
Year 8: Miss Reed
To contact Miss Reed, please email hreed@rodingvalley.net
Year 9: Mr Ryan
To contact Mr Ryan, please email fryan@rodingvalley.net
Year 10: Mrs Wills
To contact Mrs Wills, please email rwills@rodingvalley.net
Year 11: Miss Pinches
To contact Miss Pinches, please email tpinches@rodingvalley.net
Year 7 News
Message from Ms Hegerty
It was fantastic to see so many Year 7 parents and carers at Parents Evening last week to receive face to face feedback from teachers! There was a lovely buzz around the school throughout the evening and it was non-stop from 3:30-7.00pm!
If you did not manage to speak to teachers or have any more things you’d like to discuss with them regarding your child's progress, please contact them directly via email. Please see below the link to our staff contact details: https://rodingvalley.net/about/school-staff/
Please bear in mind that our Academic Mentors should be your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns with your child in school. Please see the list below of our Year 7 team of Academic Mentors:
7 Argon: Mr Martin (cmartin@rodingvalley.net)
7 Beryllium: Ms Harbutt (eharbutt@rodingvalley.net)
7 Carbon: Mr Ugbomah (cugbomah@rodingvalley.net)
7 Fluorine: Mr Joiner (rjoiner@rodingvalley.net)
7 Hydrogen: Ms Ali (sali@rodingvalley.net)
7 Lithium: Ms Harrison-Nembhard (mharrison-nembhard@rodingcalley.net)
7 Magnesium: Ms Stevens-Wood (bstevenss-wood@rodingvalley.net)
7 Neon: Ms Ahmad (sahmad@rodingvalley.net)
7 Oxygen: Ms Bastienne (lbastienne@rodingvalley.net)
7 Platinum: Ms Walker and Ms Cain (lwalker@rodingvalley.net / mcain@rodingvalley.net)
Please can Year 7 ensure that they are fully prepared for learning with all the equipment they need for lessons and they always have a reading book with them for DEAR time. We are still limited with the catering facilities we have available at RVHS so we do encourage all students that are able to, to bring a packed lunch to avoid lengthy queues at break and lunchtimes (Year 7 are still able to purchase food in Zone 3 at these times).
Can I take this opportunity to remind students, parents and carers that RVHS uniform expectations must be adhered to and students will only be given uniform cards for missing items (i.e. shoes) in exceptional circumstances. In addition to this, can I remind parents and careers that toilet cards will only be given when medical evidence is provided to your son or daughter's Year Progress Leader.
Finally, a huge congratulations to Yusuf H from 7 Platinum who is the winner of the Engagement Award for the Shakespeare Celebration that our English Department organised on the 23rd April. Yusuf threw himself into the day's workshops and presentations and made a real impression on staff for his positive attitude to learning, subject knowledge and cooperation with his peers - well done Yusuf!
Year 8 News Message from Miss Reed
I trust everyone had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. The sun is finally shining and I am looking forward to the remaining two weeks of this half term.
A reminder that students need to be fully prepared for learning with all the equipment they need for lessons and ensure they always have a reading book with them for DEAR time.
We are still limited with the catering facilities so we do encourage all students that are able to, to bring a packed lunch to avoid lengthy queues at break and lunchtimes.
I would like to remind students, parents and carers that RVHS uniform expectations must be adhered to and students will only be given uniform cards for missing items (i.e. shoes) in exceptional circumstances. This includes skirts being worn below the knee, top buttons done up and blazers being worn.
Over the next two weeks, students will be sitting some in class assessments within some subjects. Subject areas and class teachers will inform their class of topics that will be covered. I would like to encourage students to ensure they revise for these assessments so we have a clear indication of the progress they are making, if you have any subject specific questions, please contact your son/daughter's class teacher.
Miss Reed
In England, a Free School Meal (FSM) is a statutory benefit available to school aged children from families who receive other qualifying benefits and who have been through the relevant registration process. Recently, the process of applying for Free School Meals at Roding Valley High School has changed to an online application in order to improve speed and reduce the burden of paperwork for parents. For more information on the qualifying benefits and for more information, please visit our Free School Meals page on our school website It is important that parents register their children for free school meals if they are entitled as the school receives additional funding known as the Pupil Premium to support the children’s learning. The use of the pupil premium is personalised to meet the needs of the children who are entitled to support, such as 1-1 tuition, additional LSA support and intervention groups, access to school visits, Learning Mentor, speech and language assistants, Family Support and counselling. If you believe that your child is eligible for Free School Meals, please click here to use our Free School Meals Checker. Your Certificate of Eligibility will then need to be emailed to finance@rodingvalley.net
Year 9 News
Message from Mr Ryan
We are finally getting to the end of the options process and timetables for after half term are being finalised. I hope that everyone is ready to start their GCSE courses. I have to admit that I am so impressed by the level of maturity that has been shown by the year group during this whole process. If there are any concerns over this, please don't hesitate to let me know and I will see what I can do to help.
The DofE process is underway with students preparing to go on their first excursion. All information and advice about this has been shared by Mr Naidoo.
Bedrock, as always, I like to champion the students who do well in Bedrock. The reason for this is because it is such an amazing tool for building literacy skills. A student who got 100% in their A level English Lit exams, claimed that this was due to her completing Bedrock. I would like everyone in the year group to complete a minimum of 40 minutes a week. I have asked Academic Mentors to push this and we really do rely on your support with this. The Bedrock Champions for the last two weeks are Maisie P and Ignas V.
I would also like to congratulate Oliver W for representing England in Badminton. The England team won gold for the team competition and he also won gold for the doubles with a bronze in the single event.
LOST PROPERTY
To report any property lost, please email: lostproperty@rodingvalley.net
We ask if you could provide a detailed description of the item you have lost so that we can reunite you with your missing property.
Message from Ms Wills Year 10 News
It has been an incredibly successful few weeks for our Year 10 students!
I am really pleased to announce that the football team were successful in winning the district cup. It was a very tight game, going down to penalties. Congratulations to Cash B on being named Man of the Match.
Well done to Mia W on her speech at the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge district final. She represented the school really well and did us all proud.
Year 10 were also treated to a production of Macbeth last week, which is the text they are studying for their GCSE’s. Thank you to Mrs Routledge and the English Department for organising to bring this text to life.
Finally, a group of 30 Year 10 students have taken part in their first Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition to the New Forest. I am sure they will be full of stories of adventure!
As Year 11 move into their final GCSE exams, we are now really focusing on preparing Year 10 successfully for this time next year. Mr Miah and I have launched the RVHS Route to Success and the milestones along the way which they need to be aware of. Exams will begin on the 17th June and we will be writing to you soon with further details.
We will be holding a revision workshop before half term, to give students the tools in order to best prepare for these PPEs.
Students are also in the final stages of writing up their CVs and these should be brought in after half term. A reminder about the Take Your Child to Work day letter here. Please can the form be filled in with details as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the following students on their 100% punctuality the first two weeks back.
Firat
Ethan
Sam
America T-W James P Raysean
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Year 11 News
Message from Miss Pinches
The time has finally arrived, GCSE season is upon us! I wanted to make clear the plans over the coming weeks and our expectations for this time.
It is more important than ever that students get the basics right and therefore we continue to expect all of our pupils to be in full school uniform, including school shoes, at all times and making the most of all their lesson time. This means arriving on time and remaining focussed throughout all of their lessons so that teachers can support every learner in their class.
We will also expect the highest standard of behaviour during public examinations. Our students are fully aware that they must adhere to all of the exam rules & regulations from the moment they enter their exam venue.
Before students go on study Leave (until Wednesday 15/05/2024)
Morning Exams: 9:00 am Start
• The Shack, over in zone 3, will be open in the morning from 8:15am for students to purchase water and snacks.
• The upstairs Gym will be available to do last minute revision and preparation to ease nerves. Subject staff will be supporting students with any last-minute questions.
• Students need to be at the Exam Hall at 8:40am to ensure a calm start to the exam.
• Students will enter the site via the normal gates.
• At the end of the exams, students return to their normal lessons.
• If students have an afternoon exam, they need to ensure that they buy food at break time as there will be no other facilities for food.
Afternoon Exams: 1:00pm Start
• Students go to the exam hall at the end of Lesson 4. They need to ensure that they are ready to go into the exam hall at 12:40pm.
• At the end of the exams, students will leave via the sports hall gate. Once students are on Study Leave (from Thursday 16/05)
Morning Exams: 09:00 Start
• The food shack, over in zone 3, will be open in the morning from 8:15am
• Students Need to be at the Exam Hall at 8:40am
• The Gym will be available to do last minute revision. Subject staff will be supporting students with any lastminute questions
• Students will enter the site via the normal gates
• At the end of the exams, students are free to leave and return for the afternoon exam if required
• H6 will be available as a study room in between exams
• Students can only be in H6 or attend lessons if they remain onsite. They should not be anywhere else on site.
Afternoon Exams: 13:00 Start
• Sports hall gate will be open from 12:30pm to 12:40pm
• Students Need to be at the Exam Hall at 12:40pm
• They need to ensure that they are ready to go into the exam hall at 12:40pm.
• At the end of the exams, students will leave via the sports hall gate
Some key links below:
• May revision sessions HERE
• Exam timetable HERE
• Examination guide HERE
• Revision microsite HERE
Lastly, I wanted to make parents and students aware that we will be keeping the Brook Library study area open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons between 3pm-5pm for students to utilise to revise during the GCSE period. This will be starting from next week. Please do make use of this space if it is helpful!
Please do ensure you are reaching out to your child’s academic mentor if you have any questions or concerns.
Message from Ms Wheaton 6th Form News
I am writing to you as I have just returned from maternity leave and wanted to reintroduce myself. I am really looking forward to working with your son/daughter over the coming weeks/months at this exciting time in their sixth form journey.
I have returned to the role of Director of Sixth Form on a part time basis and will be sharing this role with Mrs Curling. We will both therefore be supporting your son/daughter in the sixth form.
Ms Wheaton - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Mrs Curling - Wednesday, Friday
If you need to contact us, please email sixthformoffice@rodingvalley.net, which ensures we both receive your message. Alternatively, you may copy us both into any emails, using the individual details given below.
General email for sixth form queries -sixthformoffice@rodingvalley.net
Ms Wheaton - awheaton@rodingvalley.net - Director of Sixth Form
Mrs Curling - lcurling@rodingvalley.net - Director of Sixth Form
Mr Warry - bwarry@rodingvalley.net - Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Miss Sellears - nsellears@rodingvalley.net - Administrator/Attendance
Mrs Mason - dmason@rodingvalley.net - Head of Careers
Mrs Parton - Sixth Form Study Supervisor
I am really excited to work with you in the coming months to support our sixth formers at this important time.
Volunteering in the Community - Epping Forest Foodbank
Natalie, Sydnae-Rose, Amber and Bella are some of our Year 12's who are regularly volunteering at Epping Forest Foodbank. They are on our Campaigns Team who will be helping run our Campaign for supporting families across the district with School Uniform costs. They have undergone training, have a very clear passion for supporting those in need and crisis at the Foodbank and are invaluable for this, they are hugely determined and I know that they will make a huge difference to many.
A big well done from Roding Valley High School Sixth Form, brilliant work in our local community.
6th Form News
Winner at the Careers Fest
Thais and Laiba are our 2 lucky winners from our Careers Fest in March, they both won a scientific calculator for taking part in a competition. Well done!
Chelsea Sixth Form Squad at Cobham
On Thursday 18th of April, students of the Chelsea FC Foundation sixth form team and YR12 CTEC sports students were asked to go to Cobham in order to take part in some coaching sessions lead by Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella and Marcus Bettinelli.
On arrival, the students were able to watch some of the sponsorship work Chelsea Football Club are contracted to. They had the pleasure of meeting Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Once the session began, the students took part in the session where they got to learn from experienced international and premier league players. Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella passed their knowledge onto the outfield players, while Marcus Bettinelli coached the goalkeepers.
It was a day to remember for all involved and the students were lucky enough to speak to the players after the session and grab some photos.
6th Form News
Sixth Form Sport Success - Table Tennis
Mabel has been selected to represent England in the World Games in Bahrain in October 2024 after some good results recently (U17 Doubles National Champion, U19 Doubles National Runner-Up and Under 19 English Schools Individual 3rd Place). We wish her all the very best and will keep you updated on how she gets on. Go smash it Mabel!
Wellbeing
Working hard is important, but so is a sense of balance. If you are concerned about your child feeling overwhelmed, or not coping well with the pressure of exams, please do get in touch with one of us. There are also some excellent resources for parents on how best to support your child on the NHS website, and from Young Minds
Dates for your diary:
• 6th May - Yr12 PPEs begin
• 7th May - 10th May - Yr12’s Study Leave
• 14th May - A Level exams begin
• 17th May - Yr13’s Study leave starts
• Wednesday 26th June, date change from Tuesday 30th April - Yr12 - University of Essex, Colchester Campus - all day event. All students expected to travel with us.
• Wednesday 3rd July - Yr13 Leavers day and Senior Prom
Latest 6th form bulletins: 6th Form Bulletin No.25
6th Form Bulletin No.26
The past two weeks at Science and Medicine Society have been particularly exciting. Own very own St John's Ambulance volunteer, AJ, held two first aid sessions to teach everyone about the essential DR ABC acronym, as well as the recovery position, CPR, and proper use of bandages. Everyone got really involved and found the sessions extremely valuable, as you never know when you might need to use first aid.
If you're interested in fun and engaging sessions like these, come along to S2 at 3.00pm on Fridays, where Science and Medicine Society also hosts exciting experiments, medical debates, and interactive lessons.
Year 11 Football
The Year 11 Football team finished off their final school league campaign by winning the West Essex League and qualified for the West Essex and Harlow District Final against Passmores. After a pulsating first half of end to end football the game unfortunately finished in a 4-2 defeat for the Year 11's. Goals: Tye H and Brandon D
Reaching this final was a fantastic effort from all the students involved and they should be proud that in their final year of representing the school in District football they won the league and gave everything to win the District final. With a number of the boys moving on to academy football next year and to those students still enjoying their football locally the PE Department would like to wish them all the best and thank you for your efforts in representing the school over the past 5 years.
Year 10 football
The Year 10 football team once again finished off with an unbeaten league campaign winning all four games. This meant they had the opportunity to become back to back West Essex and Harlow District champions after successfully winning the Year District final last year.
With a number of the season's successful squad out injured or unable to play due to academy commitments the team faced off against Burnt Mill in the final at Debden Park, watched on by a travelling Year 10 student support of 20 students who did not stop singing and cheering on the team all game.
After conceding an early goal, Roding dominated the first half and carved out numerous opportunities at goal only for the Burnt Mill keeper or the woodwork keeping Roding from scoring. Finally, a Cash B freekick brought Roding back level as they went into the half time break. A change of personnel and positions from both teams at half time evened out the game but Jake B increased Roding's lead half way through the second half. Both teams continued to create chances for the remainder of the half but it was Burnt Mill on the counter attack who scored their second which took the game to extra time.
Extra time started and Roding came out determined to win the game, dominating the first half without scoring that elusive 3rd goal. With 2 minutes remaining of the second half of extra time, some great work in midfield and pressure from Charlie M lead to an own goal from a Burnt Mill player to put Roding ahead with now only a minute to play. From kick off Roding won the ball back but then lost it just inside their own half before giving away a foul. From the resulting freekick Burnt Mill scored their equaliser and the final whistle blew.
Penalties ensued, with Roding scoring all 5 of their penalties with confidence, a solitary miss by Burnt Mill meant that the Year 10 team once again won the West Essex and Harlow District final, 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
Goals: Cash B, Jake B
Penalties: Dexter, Kevin, Cash, Jaden, Jake.
A huge well done to all the boys who represented the Year 10 football team this season and to those who played in this thrilling cup final.
Week Ending 10/05/2024
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Boys
Ellis G
Caleb O
Zakaria E-H
Louie O’K
Kwaku K
Joey H
Louis S
Alex F
Tye H
Girls
Alisha W
Adriana V
Sarina R
Karen K
Freiya G
Arisa S
Zoe H
Marmalade H-S
PE Pupil of the Fortnight
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic work in Literacy and during Drop Everything and Write (DEAW)
Zunaira Y – Y8
Kitty T – Y8
Amelie T – Y8
Venice B – Y8
Phoebe G – Y8
Student Absence
If your child is unable to attend School for any reason, please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am at the latest, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence.
0208-508-1173
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
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
The school does not authorise any holidays during term time except if the Headteacher deems it an exceptional circumstances. A ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception) detailing your exceptional circumstances.
Please be aware if the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case will be referred to the Local Authority 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 here.
Who to contact
Should you have any concerns about your child’s attendance or punctuality please contact your child’s Year Progress Leader or our Attendance Officer Ms A Parsley (aparsley@rodingvalley.net)
Explore together: Ask your child to show you their favourite websites and apps and what they do on them. Listen, show interest and encourage them to teach you the basics of the site or app. 1
Chat about online safety little and often: Young people are likely to want to explore new apps and websites this month, whether that is for learning or for fun. Take this opportunity to talk to them about how to stay safe on these new services, and in general. Ask if anything ever worries them while they are online. Make sure they know that if they ever feel worried, they can get help by talking to you or another adult they trust.
Help your child identify trusted adults who can help them if they are worried: This includes you and other adults at home, as well as adults from wider family, school or other support services who they are able to contact at this time. Encourage them to draw a picture or write a list of their trusted adults.
Be non-judgemental: Explain that you would never blame them for anything that might happen online, and you will always give them calm, loving support.
Talk about how their online actions can affect others: If your child is engaging with others online, remind them to consider how someone else might feel before they post or share something. If they are considering sharing a photo/video of somebody else, they should always ask permission first.
Parental controls: Make use of the parental controls available on your home broadband and any internet enabled device in your home. You can find out more about how to use parental controls by visiting your broadband provider’s website.
Direct your child to age appropriate information about relationships and sex: It’s natural for young people to start exploring their sexual feelings online and adolescents are more inclined to take risks. It’s important to understand this and to talk to your child in a positive way. Thinkuknow, Brook, The Mix and Childline all provide age appropriate information about relationships and sex that you can signpost your child to.
Make sure they know about CEOP: Young people can report a concern about grooming or sexual abuse to CEOP at www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ and get support from a specialist Child Protection Advisor. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Support your child with Thinkuknow websites
The age appropriate Thinkuknow websites are a great way to start and continue chats about online safety.
11-13yrs Thinkuknow website: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_13/
14yrs + Thinkuknow website – https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/14_plus/
Our websites provide open and honest guidance for young people on friends, relationships and the internet, covering topics like dealing with pressure; consent; and getting support when you are worried.
You will find lots more advice on keeping your child safe online at www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents.
If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk of harm online, you should call the police. Young people can make a report to CEOP at https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Other Recommended Resources
Parent Info: Expert information for parents about building their child’s resilience both online and off. Produced by NCA-CEOP and Parent Zone. This free service can be embedded on to your child’s school website. www.parentinfo.org
Brook: Information and advice for young people on sexual health and wellbeing, including staying safe online. https://www.brook.org.uk
The Mix: Support service for young people with information and advice on sex and relationships. https://www.themix.org.uk
Internet Matters: A useful tool showing how to set parental controls across a range of devices and websites. http://www.internetmatters.org/parentalcontrols/interactive-guide/
NSPCC Net Aware: Provides reviews and guidance on the most popular social networks, apps and games that children use. https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Childnet – Information and advice for parents and carers on supporting people online. https://www.childnet.com/reso urces/supporting-youngpeople-online
How Can I Access Edulink?
EduLink can be accessed on any device – PC, laptop, tablet or mobile device – via the web browser or via the EduLink app. The link to access the EduLink login page on a web browser is www.edulinkone.com
Alternatively, you can download the EduLink App which is available to download for free on Apple or on Android.
Both the App and the web browser will display this log-in screen.
The School ID is ‘Roding’.
Parents/Carers will need to enter the Username and Password they have been provided with and click ‘Log in’.
The displayed is dependant of the platform you are logged in to:
• Via Web Browser
• Via the EduLink App
Navigating Edulink
You are able to navigate each of the following areas in EduLink:
• Achievement: You van view all positive achievements that have been awarded to your child
• Account Information: In this section you can view the current address we have for your child on file, your child’s Year group and the name of their Form tutor
• Timetable: In this section you can view your child’s daily timetable
• Absence Reporting: This feature will allow you to send a direct message to our Attendance Officer, to notify us of any absence for your child
• Linked Resources: This section contains links to all the schools learning resources available to your child both at school and at home
• Update Information: This section shows all of the contact information we hold for yourself and your child. You can review and update this information with any changes that may occur
• Exams: You can see all of your child upcoming exams; your child can also access this information so they can manage their own exam schedule
• Documents: In this section you can view your child’s reports
Parents can access information on all their children currently admitted to Roding Valley High School. If you require any assistance, please contact Mr Vermaak or Miss Stewart (mvermaak@rodingvalley.net or lstewart@rodingvalley.net )
How to Log on to Google Classroom?
Classroom
Students can log into their Gmail using their school email address and their password. Their school email will be the year they started at RVHS started plus their first initial and surname @rodingvalley.net (example- 19plarkin@rodingvalley.net).
Once your child has have logged in, they will need to click on the google apps button and then select ‘Google Classroom’
Your child will then be able to see all of the classes they belong to. They will then need to click on the class they want to use resources for and take a look at everything that their class teacher has posted for them to work on. They will be able to download items and make comments on them. Teachers will be regularly posting new work on their Google Classrooms.
What to Do if your child is a Missing a Subject their Google Classroom?
If your child is missing a Google Classroom for one of their subjects, they will need to click on the addition symbol, followed by ‘Join Class’ and then enter the Class Code for their missing subject. Class Codes are available from their subject teacher.
Top Tips for Our Students
Students must keep up to date with their lessons by using Google Classroom every day.
Use their workbooks to complete the work shown on their Google Classroom.
Don’t slack on presentation! Keep their notes in order of the lessons on the Google Classroom.
Year 11 and 13 Students: There will be revision materials available on Google Classroom. Please use them.
What is Seneca?
Seneca is a free home learning & revision platform that is very popular with our students. It is based on cognitive science, has adaptive learning and can be accessed by our students via their phones!
What Content is available to our Students through Seneca?
Seneca has resources available for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students that has been supplied to them from AQA, OCR, EdExcel Pearson and IGCSE.
Our students will be able to access content designed for each of their subjects and also for their specific courses. There is so much to choose from.
Some areas are even linked to the Exam Boards Course Specifications.
Year Progress Leaders
Year 7: Ms Hegerty – chegerty@rodingvalley.net
Year 8: Miss Reed - hreed@rodingvalley.net
Year 9: Mr Ryan – fryan@rodingvalley.net
Year 10: Mrs Wills – rwills@rodingvalley.net
Year 11: Miss Pinches – tpinches@rodingvalley.net
Sixth Form: Ms Wheaton/Ms Curling – lcurling@rodingvalley.net / awheaton@rodingvalley.net
Heads of Faculty
Creative Arts: Mrs Bastienne – lbastienne-andrews@rodingvalley.net
English: Mrs Routledge – lroutledge@rodingvalley.net
Humanities: Mr Cocker – mcocker@rodingvalley.net
IT/Business: Mr Hussain – ohussain@rodingvalley.net
Maths: Mr Edeko – oedeko@rodingvalley.net
MFL: Mr P Melvin – pmelvin@rodingvalley.net
Personal Development: Ms Preston – tpreston@rodingvalley.net
Science: Mr Poovillingham - npoovillingham@rodingvalley.net
Sports & Nutrition: Mr Jones – ljones@rodingvalley.net
SENDco: Mr T Taylor– ttaylor@rodingvalley.net
General Enquiries
office@rodingvalley.net
Sixth Form Enquiries
sixthformoffice@rodingvalley.net
Finance
finance@rodingvalley.net
Safeguarding:
safeguarding@rodingvalley.net
How to contact any member of staff at Roding Valley High School: Initial + surname+@rodingvalley.net
USEFUL CONTACTS
