All parents should have received a letter this week from Mr Wershof (Chair of Governors) regarding the appointment of the school’s new Headteacher. Mr James Luck will be Headteacher of RVHS from September 2014 and is an excellent appointment for the school. James works in a school judged by OFSTED to be ‘outstanding’ (Queensmead School, South Ruislip) and is very much looking forward to being part of the next phase of Roding Valley’s progress as we move towards outstanding at our next inspection. Whilst he obviously has a number of commitments at his current school, James will be attending some events/parents’ evenings after the half term so that parents will have an opportunity to meet him before he formally starts on 1st September 2014. We hosted an excellent Parents’ Forum meeting last night about how parents can help keep their children safe on-line. The link below is to a really informative site that has advice and short films that parents may find useful in helping discuss the need to stay safe online with their children: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ Congratulations go to our Year 7 Football team for the superb effort they have displayed all season. Although they lost the West Essex Cup final last night, they should be commended for the outstanding effort and commitment they have shown all season and I am sure that they will continue to do well next year. Congratulations also go to Lauren Higgs 11W who is the winner of April’s Jack Petchey Award in recognition of her fundraising for charity. Finally, a massive ‘well done’ to our Tennis Team who soundly beat Barking Abbey Sports College earlier in the week. Next Thursday (22nd May 2014) is our Year 7 Parents’ Evening. For parents new to the school, please make sure that your child is making appointments with their teachers. If you have any issues regarding appointments please contact Mrs Preston (Head of Year 7) in the first instance. Parents should enter via the Brook Road entrance and sign in at the welcome desk where you will be given information regarding where teachers are based. Parents of children who used to get the school bus from Brook Road should now be aware that Essex County Council has changed the service provider. We have been asked by the new provider of the school bus service to remind parents that the service will leave the school at 3.15pm and will leave promptly every day-the bus will not wait for late comers. Finally, this half term finishes next Friday (23rd May) and this is a normal school day. School resumes after the half term holiday on Monday 2nd June 2014. I wish you all a good weekend. Paul Banks Headteacher
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