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Norwich High School Parent Handbook

HEAD’S WELCOME

Dear Parents and Guardians, I warmly welcome you and your daughter to Norwich High School. Our aim is to make the transition to this exciting new chapter in her educational journey as smooth as possible. We have put together in this brief document answers to many of the questions you and your daughter might have before starting at the school. This booklet provides key information about uniform, day-to-day routines, homework, co-curricular opportunities and reports. It will also be a useful point of reference as she progresses through the school. We believe that Norwich High School is a very happy school and we want each girl here to be so, and to fulfil her potential both academically and personally. We regard pastoral support as essential to this aim, and work closely with parents and girls to give maximum support and encouragement. The policies attached were drawn up to ensure that the school is a safe, fair and nurturing environment. We are very much looking forward to having your daughter with us and to developing our relationship with you. We want your daughter’s time with us to be happy, enriching and inspiring, and I would encourage you to contact us if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions in the coming years.

Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé Headmistress

CONTENTS

The School’s Mission Statement Who’s Who at Norwich High School Communications – School to Home Communications – Home to School Daily Routine Organisation of Classes Girls’ Health Meals and Nutrition Homework and Study Skills Being Well Organised Co-Curricular Opportunities Reporting Procedures Library Uniform Lists Stationery and Equipment Requirements Travel and Transport Opportunities for Parental Involvement Term Dates 2015 – 2016 Additional Polliwiggle Nursery Information Additional Junior School Information School Policies Governors Notes

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THE SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT

To be an outstanding school which fulfils and enriches the expectations of pupils, parents and teachers by ensuring a high quality education is within the reach of all girls of ability, regardless of social background, ethnic origin or religion. We will achieve this within a framework which:  values and respects the individual and teaches the individual to value and respect others  fosters and preserves a love of learning, a sense of enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity and an enquiring attitude  seeks to develop tolerance, understanding and consideration for the needs of others  encourages pupils to seek a full, rich and rewarding experience of life and to take a useful, caring place in society  fosters pride in being a member of our school  approaches education from a moral viewpoint GOVERNING BODY: The Governing Body of the school is the Council of the Girls' Day School Trust, which has legal and financial responsibility for the running of Norwich High School and our sister schools and academies. GOVERNORS: Additionally, we have a committee of school governors who are key figures in the local community and who provide support and advice to the school on a regular basis. NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (NHSA): Our parents' association organises social, educational and fundraising events throughout the year. We hope you will find something of interest and enjoy supporting many of its functions. You are notified of these through the school, usually by email. FRIENDS OF NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL The ‘Friends’ has been established to bring together all members of the community with an interest in the school. The aim is to maintain and renew friendships and links with the school, providing opportunities for networking, the introduction of prospective parents and the promotion of the school in a wider context.

WHO'S WHO AT NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Leadership Team: MRS KIRSTY VON MALAISÉ – HEADMISTRESS FROM SUMMER 2015 The Headmistress has overall responsibility for the school academically, financially and pastorally. This is the person to whom you write with any serious queries or problems. Telephone calls from parents will always be put through to the Headmistress’s PA who will then arrange for the appropriate member of staff (if not the Head) to return the call when they are available. Appointments to see Mrs von Malaisé are also made through her PAs, either Mrs Dyer or Mrs Waity. MR STEPHEN KAVANAGH – SENIOR DEPUTY HEAD Mr Kavanagh deputizes for the Head and is responsible for the day-to-day organization of the school. He also monitors absence, pastoral matters, staff in-service training and also arranges all major school events.

DR BETH ASHFIELD - DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC) Dr. Ashfield deals with all curriculum and assessment matters. She has responsibility for learning and teaching in the classroom, and ensuring that the school’s assessment and marking policies are implemented successfully.

MRS HELEN DOLDING - DEPUTY HEAD (PASTORAL) Mrs Dolding is in charge of the school’s co-curriculum, especially the programme of sport, music, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Community Service. She has direct responsibility for the work of the Section Heads and thus co-ordinates the Pastoral Care team. MRS JENNIFER GREEN - HEAD OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs Green is responsible for teaching and learning in the Junior School. She manages the day-to-day running of the Junior School, pastorally and academically. Appointments to see Mrs Green can be made through Mrs Sharon Shearer, who is based in the Stafford House office. 4

MRS JO THOMPSON - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Mrs Thompson is responsible for all aspects of the school budget, administration and ICT systems and staff, the teaching support staff, estates, health and safety, and also the domestic side of the school; co-ordinating the work of the caretakers, groundsmen, cleaners and kitchen staff.

MRS THERESA HEWETT - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS Mrs Hewett oversees internal and external communications, and the admissions procedures into the school.

Pastoral Care Co-ordinators: Mrs Helen Dolding

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

DIRECTORS OF SIXTH FORM Mrs Ann McCourt

Higher Education (Lower VI – Upper VI)

Mrs Rebecca Musson

Pastoral (Lower VI – Upper VI)

Mrs Rachel Magee Mr Josh Thomas Mr Owain Hall Mrs Fiona Kempton Mrs Cheryl Goodby

Head of Upper V Head of Lower V Head of Upper IV and Lower School Head of Lower IV Head of Upper III

Mrs Jennifer Green Mrs Rebecca Wheatley Miss Alison Brand

Head of Juniors (Nursery to Lower III) Key Stage 2 Co-ordinator Head of Early Years and Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator Pastoral Co-ordinator (Junior School)

Miss Laura Whitwood

These members of staff will help your daughter to settle into life at Norwich High School, monitoring attendance, social development, academic progress and any specific needs your daughter may have. Please contact the appropriate Section Head or Head of Year if there is anything you feel we should know or if you have any questions or concerns about her settling down or her progress. To contact a member of staff by email please use the formula intitial.surname@nor.gdst.net Section Heads’ and Heads’ of Year offices are situated close to the relevant form rooms so that students can visit them easily to discuss any issues arising. 5

Pastoral Heads co-ordinate the personal, social and health education programme, which deals with issues appropriate to the age group. The School Office will take telephone messages on their behalf (or put you though to their voicemail) and arrange for you to be telephoned or for an after-school appointment to be made. Please be aware that Section Heads teach most of the day and will respond to messages left for them as soon as practicable. Over the coming months we will be moving to a Head of Year system and will inform you of your daughters Head of Year shortly. FORM TUTORS Form tutors have direct pastoral responsibility for your daughter, supporting her academically and socially in the first instance. Form Tutors change annually until the end of Lower III (Year 6). Your daughter will have the same tutor for Upper III and Lower IV (Years 7 and 8) giving her stability as she settles into life in the Senior School. In Upper IV (Year 9), the girls are placed into new form groups and will keep the same tutor until the end of Upper V (Year 11). In the Sixth Form the tutor groups contain a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;verticalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mix of LVI and UVI students (Years 12 and 13). They keep the same tutor for two years.

COMMUNICATIONS - SCHOOL TO HOME

We will contact you by a variety of methods throughout the year: Written Communications: NEWSLETTERS Each week in term time we email links to our latest news stories from across the school in our Weekly Highlights newsletter, usually on Fridays, along with letters containing information about school visits and events. Our website carries the daily news stories and we tweet regularly to keep you right up to date with what’s happening in school. EMAIL We log parents’ email addresses onto our SIMS system, which allows us to email letters and news, keeping you up-to-date and informed about school events and trips, and reducing the likelihood of a letter being lost in your daughter’s school bag! Please contact Mrs Clare Waity at c.waity@nor.gdst.net if you do not receive emails in the first few weeks of term. PLANNERS Students are issued with a yearly planner which can be used for day-to-day communication between parents and teachers. WRITTEN PROFILES / REPORTS Detailed written comments on your daughter's progress are sent home annually. Parents of Senior School pupils will also receive Effort and Progress grades at regular intervals. TERM DATES The next academic year’s term dates are circulated by Christmas of the previous academic year. They are available on the website also. The next term’s term dates can be found at the back of the printed termly calendar. KEY DATES Key dates for the academic year are circulated in July prior to the start of the new academic year so that relevant dates - such as parents' meetings, plays, carol services, sports days - can be put in your diary. Occasionally changes are made so please check on the parent portal or website. TERMLY CALENDAR Every pupil is given two calendars at the start of each term, one is for her and one is for you (Junior School pupils are given one to take home). These will give more detailed information about future events as well as details of clubs, activities and the names of School Officers. 7

END OF TERM ENVELOPE At the end of each term you will receive an envelope containing the Headmaster’s end of term letter and other essential information which may include details of changes to school meals, travel and uniform. Face to Face Communication: SOCIAL MEETINGs At the beginning of the autumn term each year you will be invited to an ‘At Home’ when you can meet other parents and the staff and begin to put faces to names. It is also an opportunity for us to tell you a little about the programme your daughter will follow during the academic year. We are also pleased to welcome you to a variety of social functions during the year including the November Market, our Sports Award Ceremony, the Choral Concert, Future High Quiz and a variety of charitable events. There are also frequent opportunities for our girls and their parents to attend talks and other events, such as Awards Assemblies in Stafford House. PARENTS' MEETINGS In the Junior School we hold two parents’ meetings a year, and one in the Senior School, with additional meetings at transition stages. These offer a formal and timetabled opportunity to discuss academic progress with your daughter's teachers. Should you wish to discuss any concerns or queries at any other time, please do not hesitate to contact your daughter’s Section Head or her Form Teacher if she is in the Junior School. MATCHES / PLAYS / CONCERTS / SERVICES / DISPLAYS / SPORTS DAYS We are always delighted to have enormous support from parents for all of these events. You will receive invitations to these during the year and more information is available on the website. Refreshments are usually served and we welcome your extended family and friends also. PRIZE GIVING We are very proud of the superb achievements of Norwich High School students and look forward to Prize Giving in November. This takes place in St Andrew's Hall and offers an opportunity to celebrate academic excellence, progress, endeavour and contributions to school life. OPEN EVENTS You are most welcome to attend our Open Events, held in September, March and June, and our Junior School in Action days held throughout the year. Please see our website for details of these and other opportunities to visit us.

COMMUNICATIONS - HOME TO SCHOOL

There are some formal occasions when you may wish to contact us. We are always pleased to hear from you regarding your daughter’s experiences and successes outside school. ANNUAL UPDATE At the start of each academic year we ask you to update addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, work details, etc., so that we can keep our database as accurate as possible. Please keep us informed about changes which occur mid-year. CORRESPONDENCE In order to ensure a timely and appropriate response to any query, we request that all important letters are addressed to the Headmaster. The following letters should be handed by your daughter to her Form Tutor:  Notes explaining absence of one or two days.  Request for permission to be excused games due to illness.  Request for permission for a doctor's or dentist's appointment. SCHOOL OFFICE The School Office and switchboard are open from 8.00am to 5.15pm (5.00pm on Fridays) in term time, and 8.30am to 4.00pm during school holidays. Telephone 01603 453265, Fax 01603 259891, email admin@nor.gdst.net The Junior School office is staffed until 4.00pm in term time. CONTACTING MEMBERS OF STAFF Should you wish to contact a Head of Department or Head of Year please use the following model for their e-mail address: initial.surname@nor.gdst.net e.g. t.hewett@nor.gdst.net An up-to-date list of key members of staff can be found on our website. A complete list of staff email addresses will be published annually. ABSENCE NOTES If your daughter will be absent because of illness please telephone the school each day before 9.00am, so that her absence can be recorded. (Please do not send notification by e-mail as we need to verify the sender of the message.) On her return to school your daughter should bring a note to her Form Tutor explaining the reason for her absence for our records. In the case of an absence of more than three days please also notify the school in writing on the third day. Absence notes should include the following information but need not take the form of a formal letter:  

Address Date 9

   

Pupil's name and form Dates of absence Reason Parental signature

LEAVE OF ABSENCE The school Behaviour and Rewards Policy specifies that leave should only be requested in exceptional circumstances and well in advance of the desired absence. We appreciate the trouble that many parents take, for example, to fix routine dental appointments outside the school day, but also realise the necessity for accepting emergency appointments in school time. We share the high value you place on your daughter’s academic work and involvement in cocurricular activities, and so requests to take girls out of school during the school day are not encouraged. There is a wide range of co-curricular activities - musical, dramatic and sporting - that girls rightly enjoy in their spare time. In school hours within the school term, we are sure you agree that academic work must have priority over these recreational activities. This is not only in her best interests but also because absence can have serious repercussions on the work and progress of the other students in the class if teaching is interrupted, delayed or if a topic has to be repeated. Permission for absence is granted for nationally recognised examinations for which a girl has worked over a period of months, like the Associated Board graded examinations for music or speech and drama, or for the Ministry of Transport driving test. We do not expect holidays to be taken in term time. Your support in these matters is greatly appreciated. When requesting permission for a future absence, the school should be given at least three days’ notice in order to be able to inform the appropriate staff. Other than for medical appointments, parents will receive a written reply to their request. URGENT TELEPHONE MESSAGES In an emergency, please telephone the School Office with a message for your daughter. If she needs to contact you urgently, she may phone you from the School Office, use the payphone in the Churchman Centre or use her mobile with a teacher’s permission. MOBILE TELEPHONES Girls below the Sixth Form may not use mobile telephones in school during the working day without permission from a member of staff. In the Senior School your daughter should keep her phone and any other electronic devices in her locker during the school day, and in the Junior School give it to her Form Tutor. 10

DAILY ROUTINE Polliwiggle Nursery and Stafford House We have clear routines at the start and end of the school day to ensure the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety. The school day starts at 8.30am. We like Girls to arrive as close to 8.30am as possible via the Albemarle Entrance. Girls arriving between 8.00 and 8.30am are supervised in Stafford House Hall where we ask them to read a book quietly. Girls should not arrive at school any earlier than 8.00am and should not be left outside the school unsupervised. Girls in Lower Three can use the Eaton Grove dining room facility between 8.00am and 8.20am with parental consent. Girls using this facility are expected to walk to Stafford House at 8.25am for registration at 8.30am. NURSERY 8:30am

All-day and morning session begins. Girls may arrive from 8:00am.

11:30am

Afternoon session begins.

12:00pm

Lunch

12:30pm

Morning session ends.

3:30pm

All-day and afternoon session ends.

3:30pm

Girls may join Bishy Barney Bees in Stafford House which offers a range of activities, including arts and crafts, games, music and computing. This service is provided at extra cost. Bishy Barney Bees closes at 6.00pm. The direct telephone number for Bishy Barney Bees is 01603 351871.The outdoor playground equipment may only be used under the supervision of a member of staff. Bishy Barney Bees closes.

INFANTS 8.30am 9.00am 10.10am 10.35am 12.00pm 12.40pm 1.10pm 3.10pm

3.30pm 3.50 pm

Reception, Kindergarten and Lower 1 School starts with Registration. Infant lessons begin Morning break Lessons Lunch Infant clubs Lessons End of School Day. Girls are collected from the Newmarket Road Entrance to Stafford House. Girls may read a book in the Rainbow Room while waiting to be collected alongside older siblings. Girls who are not collected by 3.30pm will be signed into our after school club, Bishy Barney Bees, which is charged in fixed half hourly blocks. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Girls may join Bishy Barney Bees which offers a range of activities, including arts and crafts, games, music and computing. This service is provided at extra cost. Bishy Barney Bees closes at 6.00pm. The direct telephone number for Bishy Barney Bees is 01603 351871. The outdoor playground equipment may only be used by Norwich High Junior Girls, under the supervision of a member of staff.

JUNIORS 8.30am 9.00am 10.15am 10.35am 12.20pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 3.50pm

School starts and registration takes place followed by Assembly. Junior lessons begin Morning break Lessons Lunch Junior clubs Lessons Junior lessons finish and the school day ends. A member of staff waits with girls who are not collected in the Albemarle Road courtyard until 4.10pm. After which, girls can join Bishy Barney Bees. Parents will be charged for this session. Girls in Lower Three with parental consent may buy a snack to eat from Eaton Grove Dining Room up until 4.15pm. Girls using this facility should be collected directly from the Dining Room by 4.15pm. 12

SENIORS

7.45am

8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 10.15am 10.35am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.50pm

We have clear routines at the start and end of the school day to ensure the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety. Girls should not arrive before 7.45am as there is no supervision at this time. The Dining Room is open for Breakfast Club where girls can purchase cereals, fruit juice, toast, hot drinks, and Continental and English breakfast items. Girls are welcome to wait in their form rooms. School starts. Registration takes place followed by Assembly / Tutor Time. Senior lessons begin Morning break Lessons Lunch Lessons Senior lessons finish. Girls may continue to use the Library and computer facilities for individual study. These rooms close at 6.00pm (5.45pm on Fridays).

Assemblies: JUNIOR SCHOOL Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

Head/Head of Junior School Hymn practice / Music Assembly alternately Form/Awards Assembly/ Head/Head of Junior School. Infants/Juniors Assemblies Form Assemblies

SENIOR SCHOOL Headmistress / Deputy Head / Senior Leadership Team Monday: Tutor Time Tuesday: Section Assembly: Wednesday: Sixth Form - Lanchester House Upper School - Eaton Grove Hall Lower School - DBS Performing Arts Studio Tutor Time or Whole School Assembly Thursday: Whole School Assembly Friday:

ORGANISATION OF CLASSES

JUNIOR SCHOOL Stay and Play: Children aged three and under, their parents, grandparents and carers are welcome to join our weekly Stay and Play session on Thursday afternoons during term time from 1.30pm to 2.45pm. Please contact the Registrar to book for these activities. Infants (EYFS & Key Stage 1):

NURSERY, RECEPTION (YEAR 0), KINDERGARTEN (YEAR 1), LOWER I (YEAR 2)

Nursery pupils enjoy the majority of their day in Polliwiggle Nursery. They have lunch with the infant girls in the Dining Room. On Monday and Thursday afternoons they join the reception pupils in the woods for Forest Schools or in the classroom developing creative skills. Reception, Kindergarten and Lower I together with Nursery form the Infant Department which is led by Miss Ali Brand, Assistant Head of the Junior School with responsibility for the Early Years and Key Stage 1. Girls spend the majority of the time with their Form Teacher but are gradually introduced to specialist teaching in French, Music and Swimming as they progress through the Infants. Juniors (Key Stage 2):

UPPER 1 (YEAR 3), LOWER II (YEAR 4), UPPER II (YEAR 5), LOWER III (YEAR 6)

Upper I and Lower II form the Lower Juniors, while Upper II and Lower III form the Upper Juniors. Teaching is predominantly by the Form Teacher and subject specialists. Mrs Rebecca Wheatley, Assistant Head of Junior School has overall responsibility for the Junior classes. Junior House System In the Junior School, from Kindergarten upwards, your daughter will be allocated to one of four Houses; Cavell, Fry, Julian and Martineau. Various house activities are run and enjoyed throughout the year, which gives opportunities for the Junior girls to interact with girls in the older year groups.

SENIOR SCHOOL Lower School (Key Stage 3):

UPPER III (YEAR 7), LOWER IV (YEAR 8), UPPER IV (YEAR 9)

At the beginning of Upper III each year group is divided into forms. Each form is made up of an approximately equal mix of pupils from our own Junior School and from other schools so that everybody makes new friends. Mrs Cheryl Goodby has immediate responsibility for this year group. Form Tutors meet their group in the morning for registration. In addition, Form Tutors take their form each week for PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education). This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss organisational and study skills, homework, revision techniques, relationships and health issues. Girls remain in this form throughout Lower IV also when Mrs Fiona Kempton is their Head of Year. At the end of Lower IV a re-shuffle takes place and new forms are established for Upper IV which remain through to the end of Upper V. This means that girls have a greater degree of continuity on the pastoral front during a period of change on the academic side, when they are choosing their GCSE options. Mr Owain Hall oversees the Lower School pastoral care from Upper III to Upper IV and is Head of Upper IV. Upper School (Key Stage 4):

LOWER V (YEAR 10), UPPER V (YEAR 11)

Girls remain in the same form from Upper IV. Because of the GCSE options they have chosen, they will be taught with girls from other forms for approximately half of the time. Mrs Rachel Magee is Head of Year for our Upper V girls, and Mr Josh Thomas has responsibility for the pastoral care of our Lower V pupils. Sixth Form (Key Stage 5):

LOWER VI (YEAR 12), UPPER VI (YEAR 13)

In the Sixth Form, students are allocated to new smaller tutor groups which contain both Lower VI and Upper VI students. There are two Directors of Sixth Form who share responsibility for the Key Stage 5 PSHE programme, pastoral care of our Sixth Form students and preparation for university and life after school. Mrs Ann McCourt is Co-director of Sixth Form with a focus on Higher Education while Co-director of Sixth Form, Mrs Rebecca Musson, has responsibility for the pastoral care of the girls in Lower and Upper VI. COMPANY SYSTEM We have a vertical house system in the Senior School. The six Companies are organised by Company Captains and their Deputies who are members of the Sixth Form. Each pupil is allocated a Company in Upper III. Inter-Company sports, music, drama, chess competitions, challenges and festivals occur during the year. If you have a family connection with one of the Companies, 15

please inform us so we can allocate your daughter to the same one. The Companies are called Britons, Celts, Danes, Normans, Romans and Saxons.

ADDITIONAL PASTORAL SUPPORT Most girls in Upper V will have responsibility for mentoring a new girl in Upper III. This helps the girls to settle into the Senior School while offering the older students an opportunity to gain experience of a mentor programme. Staff who are not form tutors offer support to girls as either academic mentors or pastoral mentors. There are several opportunities for girls to mentor, volunteer and provide support to others. Examples include Lower Three ‘Friendship Buddies’, Upper Five ‘Form Assistants’ to Upper Three tutor groups, Upper School subject mentors and Sixth Form ‘Big Sisters’.

GIRLS’ HEALTH

We have a School Nurse and a number of First Aid trained staff to offer medical help in school. Your daughter’s happiness and well-being are also very important. THE SCHOOL NURSE: Mrs Paula Edwards, is available during the school day in the Medical Centre which is located between Eaton Grove and Stafford House. There is a further medical room in Stafford House. Nurse Edwards is part of the pastoral provision in the school and is not solely concerned with physical health and well-being but also assists the Section Heads by talking through a variety of problems that the girls may experience. She is a support for girls and parents if needed. The School Nurse is involved in Health Education on a variety of subjects ranging from personal hygiene and periods to diet and nutrition. She can be contacted via email to p.edwards@nor.gdst.net SICKNESS / ILL HEALTH DURING THE SCHOOL DAY: In the Senior School your daughter will go straight to the Medical Centre. In the Junior School your daughter will be seen by the General or Teaching Assistant and/or the School Nurse. FIRST AID: In the Senior School your daughter attends the Medical Centre where the School Nurse will assess her. If Nurse Edwards is initially unavailable, your daughter will be assessed by the duty first aider and the Nurse contacted if necessary. In the Junior School your daughter will usually see the School Nurse. If she is an Infant she will be seen and assessed in the first instance by the duty first aider who will call Nurse Edwards if needed. Parents and carers will be informed of any First Aid treatment given on the same day or as soon as reasonably practicable. MEDICATION IN SCHOOL: All parents are asked to complete the medication consent form included in the pupil’s medical records. Parents and carers will be informed of any medication given on the same day or as soon as reasonably practicable. Any medicines brought in from home that need to be given during the school day must be sent in the original packaging, clearly labeled and accompanied by the signed ‘Request for the school to administer medicines’ form which is available from the School Nurse. For short courses of treatment such as antibiotic therapy, the School Nurse will supervise the taking of medication and store the preparation whilst your daughter is in school. PRESCRIBED MEDICINES: As a general rule, no medications should be in your daughter’s possession whilst in school. The only exceptions are asthma inhalers, insulin pens and epipens for the treatment of anaphylactic shock. The School Nurse can store any medication your daughter may need on an 17

occasional basis. In these circumstances, parents are asked to complete the ‘Request for the school to administer medication’ form which is available from the School Nurse. For short courses of treatment such as antibiotic therapy, the School Nurse will supervise the taking of medication and store the preparation whilst your daughter is in school. In the Junior School we encourage all girls, including younger girls, to have their medications such as asthma inhalers available throughout the day. They can be helped if they are too young to self-medicate safely. The request form, as above, is needed with all medication. IMMUNISATIONS: Current national programmes of vaccination will be offered to girls as appropriate. The national policies do change periodically and Nurse Edwards will ensure such changes are communicated if relevant to your daughter. NEW ENTRANT HEALTH SCREENING: All new girls are invited to a health screening with the School Nurse. Consent for this is included in the medical record form. Routinely parents do not attend the health screening and a report is sent home. However, parents are welcome to attend. A hearing test is routinely carried out on all girls during this examination and can be carried out at further parental request if a concern is raised. Health care plans for chronic / ongoing medical conditions and protocols for those suffering with acute allergic conditions, such as anaphylactic conditions, will be completed at the onset of starting school. These are updated periodically. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CHECKS: All girls will receive health surveillance checks with Nurse Edwards in Upper I and Upper III. Parents are welcome to attend. General health is discussed and growth checks carried out at these appointments. LIAISON WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES: The School Nurse is always available to communicate with girls’ GPs or Practice Nurses with parents’ consent. THE SCHOOL COUNSELLOR currently visits the school on a Thursday morning and is available to senior pupils on an appointment basis to discuss matters of concern. This is a strictly confidential service.

MEALS AND NUTRITION

JUNIOR SCHOOL All girls have school lunch and this cost is added to the fees bill. In addition you may order either milk or fruit juice and a snack for your daughter to have at morning break, for a small charge. Alternatively, you may supply a savoury snack or a piece of fruit. Please note, we are a nut-free school. Girls in Lower Three are welcome to have Breakfast in Eaton Grove – see below for further details.

SENIOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST: The dining room is open from 7.45am to 8.15am, serving a range of breakfast items for Senior School and Lower Three girls only. Daily menu items include cereals, fruit juice, toast, hot drinks and continental and English breakfast items. Costs vary but girls are able to buy a drink, cereal and ‘hot’ item for around £1.50. BREAK: At break, we offer a wide range of snack items for Senior School girls. Items available - many from as little as 50p - include paninis, muffins, biscuits, fruit, pizza slices, sausage rolls, sandwiches, scones and cartons of drink. LUNCH: Girls from Upper Three to Upper Five have a school lunch (hot or cold) and this cost is added to the fees bill. We aim to offer a balanced, nutritious twocourse meal with a focus on ‘homemade’. Menus are organised on a threeweek roster and are changed each term to match seasonable availability ensuring quality is maintained throughout the academic year. These can be viewed on the school website. Girls can choose a two-course meal or a school picnic lunch. This consists of a choice of sandwiches, pieces of fruit, cheese and biscuits and a carton of drink. Girls are invited to eat together in the dining room and are not permitted to eat lunch in the classrooms. We encourage every pupil to have a wholesome meal at lunchtime. Currently students in the Sixth Forms can buy a school lunch or bring in their own packed lunch. In good weather, girls in the Upper Fifth and Sixth Form may eat outside. AFTER SCHOOL: The dining room is open after the school day from 3.50pm until 5.15pm for Senior School girls to buy a snack and a drink before working in the Library or joining rehearsals or PE matches or even just before going home! A choice of snack items is available ranging from baked potatoes to sandwiches or homemade biscuits and muffins. Drinks and fruit are always available. Prices vary but are in accordance with break and breakfast prices. 19

Girls have the opportunity to join the Food Forum during the next academic year to encourage discussion around healthy eating choices, nutrition and our catering provision. Chef Barker would also like to reassure parents that all meat products are British and sourced from local butchers.

HOMEWORK AND STUDY SKILLS

Homework is an integral part of the curriculum. It helps to promote independent learning and to equip pupils with the skills necessary to succeed at school and in later life. We encourage our students to enjoy additional activities outside the classroom and aim to set homework accordingly. HOMEWORK TIMETABLE At the beginning of the school year, all girls from Upper II to Upper IV are given two copies of a homework timetable, indicating which subjects are set each day and the expected amount of time to be allocated. One copy is for you to keep at home and one is signed by you and returned to school so that we know you are aware of the requirements. Homework is set to support the curriculum and to enhance your daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning so please keep us informed if your daughter either appears to have no homework or seems to take much longer than the time allocated. STUDY AND RESEARCH SKILLS We introduce and practise skills appropriate to the age range as required. All girls have access to our libraries and the Internet. In Upper III, girls are introduced to the Revision Product idea with three lessons in PSHE. They are issued with a school Revision Product folder and a set of dividers for each subject. Each subject area follows the same broad principles of the Revision Product concept and as your daughter progresses through the school, so her study skills will become more effective. A Revision Product evening is held in November for parents to familiarise themselves with the techniques. We strongly urge parents of our new girls to attend. HOMEWORK / TARGET SETTING Each girl in the Senior School has a student planner which is used by teachers and pupils to ensure that sensible records are kept, targets are set and homework is logged. Please do look at your daughter's planner on a weekly basis in order to keep up to date with the work she is doing. In Polliwiggle Nursery and Stafford House, girls have planners. We ask that you check these daily and sign these on a weekly basis as this ensures that parents and teachers are in contact.

BEING WELL ORGANISED

One of the key features of independent and successful study is organisation. You can help your daughter substantially by ensuring the following:  Please make sure she has all the equipment she needs for school.  Please name all her clothes, PE kit and other property clearly so that if she mislays them, they can be returned to her.  Please ensure that each night you encourage your daughter to check she has everything she needs for the following day: the correct books, homework, correct uniform, drink and snack, her musical instrument, etc.  Please help her to establish a regular pattern for working - from the age of nine upwards she will have formal homework and it is helpful if you could ensure she spends approximately the correct amount of time on it. Homework is recorded in the student planners. Please sign these at the end of each week.  From Upper III, a rucksack is the most sensible way for your daughter to carry her possessions to and from school.  In the Junior School, girls are issued with book bags up to and including Lower II. In Upper II and Lower III they may change to a small rucksack. WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO HELP? Above all, take an interest in what your daughter is being asked to do. As well as providing the appropriate time and place for her to do her work, you can:  Check the planner and ask what work has to be done and by when.  Be prepared to act as a sounding board for your daughter’s burgeoning ideas.  Use the planner to check that your daughter has all the information she needs.  Encourage her to engage in the wider issues surrounding a topic.  Methods evolve and your daughter will enjoy showing you how she solves a problem that you may have approached differently at school.  Your daughter may feel more comfortable nearer the family at the kitchen table than in her room so allow her to work where it suits her best.  As she progresses through the school her confidence and independence will grow and she may not appreciate your intervention or suggestions as she once did – this is usually a good sign!  Let the school know if any problems arise by contacting your daughter’s Form Tutor or Section Head.  Most importantly, encourage her at all times.

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We introduce homework gradually and support pupils in developing strategies to meet homework requirements. Form Tutors and subject teachers introduce a variety of study skills to help support our pupils’ learning. Should your daughter have any concerns about homework requirements please contact us, and if we are concerned we will contact you. Monitoring of the students’ achievements takes place at regular intervals. This involves discussions between girls and those who teach them. Their academic progress and their attitude to study are both relevant.

Our intention is that your daughter will enjoy every aspect of her life at school so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or should you wish to inform us of any circumstances at home which could have an impact on her happiness or progress in school.

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

MUSIC: Orchestra, Choirs, Concerts. We are very proud of our wonderful musical heritage here at Norwich High and pupils enjoy a wide range of music groups which give every girl a chance to share in it. For example, there are Junior, Intermediate and Senior orchestras; a wind band; ensembles and several choirs, including Chamber Choir. We arrange a variety of musical performances throughout the year ranging from intimate soirees to our superb Choral Concert. We also organise overseas tours for our performers, including Prague in the summer of 2015. If your daughter enjoys making music, she will have many opportunities to perform in formal and informal concerts, in assemblies (solo and in groups) and in the Senior School in the inter-company Music Festival. SPORT: Weekly sports afternoons ensure broad and varied participation in sport. Our lunchtime and after school sports clubs also cater for a wide range of physical activities. Details of these sports clubs are updated termly and listed in the school calendar. Clubs include: Athletics Badminton Volleyball Football Cricket Cross Country

Netball Dance Football Rowing Hockey Lacrosse

Trampolining Rounders Table Tennis Multi-skills Swimming Tennis

Matches usually take place during games afternoons and after school. We are always very pleased to welcome parents supporting their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team during matches and to enjoy refreshments afterwards with the staff. Pupils are encouraged to achieve their personal best while working together as a team. We hold several Company events throughout the year during Games lessons, such as Cross Country, Hockey, Swimming, Netball, Tennis and Rounders. Girls also have the opportunity to participate in Junior and Senior School sports days, cross-GDST rallies, local sport partnership competitions and a variety of additional tournaments. Pupils, parents and staff have the opportunity to celebrate the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; achievements at the annual Sports Dinner held in the summer term.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME: Girls may prepare for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards in school. Introduced in Upper IV, this is a valuable activity which encourages independence, team work, organisational skills and resilience. The Gold Award, undertaken in the Sixth Form, is an important addition to any girl's curriculum vitae. DRAMA AND DANCE: In addition to the drama and dance lessons in the curriculum, there is a wide variety of lunchtime drama and dance clubs throughout the Junior and Senior Schools. Additionally, Lower IV girls perform in annual pantomimes which are directed by Lower VI students in local primary schools prior to the Christmas break. A new time-tabled option for the Lower V and Upper V, entitled Theatre Technology, is very popular and these girls also help run drama clubs in the Junior School. An Inter-Company Drama Festival is held in the Senior School and there are also after school drama opportunities with visiting teachers. The Dance Show gives girls - from the Junior School to the Sixth Form - the chance to perform together and there is also a Show Night which showcases talent of all kinds from within the school. SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS: The Junior School mounts several productions each year so that there are opportunities for all to take part, either backstage or on stage. There will be three productions in the Senior School: a Lower School play, an Intermediate School play and a Senior School Play, at least one of which will be a full scale musical with a live band. There are also GCSE Drama performances at the end of the autumn and spring terms and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies performances of scripted and devised work. So, if your daughter is keen on the theatre, she will have lots of opportunities to take part in a club or a production, either on stage or helping backstage with costumes, make-up or lighting and sound.

OTHER CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: We have a rich variety of clubs and societies which take place at lunchtime or after school. At the beginning of each term there is an Activities Fair during which girls can sign up to the clubs they choose. Many of the regular activities are listed on our calendar and others are announced in assembly. Your daughter is encouraged to develop existing interests and to explore new ones. Form Tutors will monitor that she does not take on too much (or too little!). Clubs change a little each year reflecting the interests of girls and staff, and those currently in the Senior School include numerous sports and music clubs, Art, DT, Bookworms, Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, Dance, Chess, Christian Union, Amnesty International, Maths and Science clubs. A Rowing Club runs on Saturday mornings for Lower IV and above, at extra cost. There is also a wide range of lunchtime and after school clubs for Junior girls. 25

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE: Girls are encouraged to think of others by raising money or giving their time for those less fortunate than themselves. In the Senior School, each form elects a Social Services Representative to the Social Services Committee which decides on the charity to be supported and the activity to be organised. The Junior School holds an annual Charity Day, with stalls devised and run by the girls. The Services and Charities Captains organise events throughout the year to support active charitable work. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Girls are encouraged to undertake leadership roles from an early age. Specifically, we elect Form Leaders and their Deputies termly from Upper II to Upper V. We elect form representatives from Lower I to Upper V to committees to filter suggestions and initiatives. We elect Social Service Representatives to the Social Services Committee termly. All girls are encouraged to take on some extra responsibility during their time in the Sixth Form and there is a wide variety of positions available. Head Girls, Sixth Form Officers, Company Captains and their Deputies, a Charities Captain, Debating Captain, Music Captain, Drama Captain, Services Captain, Art and Design Captain, and Sports Captain are elected annually by staff and Sixth Formers. In addition, students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills positively by running clubs and activities in school, helping as Form Assistants and through their involvement in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and Young Enterprise. VISITS AND TRIPS: A broad range and variety of day and residential trips are organised every year to extend and enhance the cultural, academic and social experience of our girls. Many of these offer great intellectual extension and outdoor challenges here in the UK such as our cultural and residential visits. In the previous two years, girls have enjoyed adventures in countries as diverse as India and Martinique and trips have also been taken to Sweden, France, Spain, New York, Germany, South Africa and Italy. Each trip offers its own unique blend of opportunities often mixing intellectual enrichment with service to the local community. We have links with Comenius, Operation Wallacea and our partner schools in Versailles, Heilbronn and Ghana. Advanced notification of the more far-ranging and expensive trips aims to help with family diary and financial planning. The termly calendar gives details of dates and times of the day trips.

ANNUAL PROGRAMME FOR TEACHER / PARENT CONTACT AND REPORTING PROCEDURES JUNIOR SCHOOL: NURSERY TO LOWER III (YEARS 0-6) OCT Meeting Form Tutor

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At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

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LI Yr 2

At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

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UI Yr 3

At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

Reports

LII Yr 4

At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

Reports

UII Yr 5

At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

Reports

LIII Yr 6

At Home

Meeting Form Tutor

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FEB Meeting Form Tutor

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SEPT At Home

Senior School Transfer Assessment

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SENIOR SCHOOL: Upper IV (Year 9) and above are encouraged to accompany their parents to meetings with subject tutors. UIII Yr 7

SEPT OCT At Progress Home Report

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At Progress Home Report

UIV Yr 9

At Progress Home Report

LV At Progress Yr 10 Home Report

UV At Sixth Yr 11 Home Form Open Evening. Progress Report

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DEC JAN Meeting with parents Progress Report Progress Report Full report at the end of term. Progress Fifth Form Report Information Evening

Progress Meeting Report subject tutors Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Progress Mock Meeting Report exams subject tutors

FEB M AR Progress Full Report Report at the end of term Progress Meeting Report Subject Tutors Progress Report GCSE Progress choices. Report Meeting subject tutors Progress Report

Full Report after mock exams

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JUL Exam report. Incl. Exam grades

School exams

Exam report. Incl. Exam grades

School exams

Full Report at the end of term

School Sixth Report. exams Form Exam Info. grades Evening GCSE GCSE Progress exams exams Report

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GCSE exam results

A level choices LVI At Progress Yr 12 Home Report

UVI At Progress Yr 13 Home Report

Meeting Meeting Subject Higher Tutors Education Progress Report Full Report at the end of term

Progress Report at Report. end of Mock term Exams

AS AS Exams, exams Internal Exams

Progress Meeting Report Subject tutors

A Level A Level Valedicexams exams tory Garden Party

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A Level exam results

LIBRARY

JUNIOR SCHOOL The Junior Library is housed upstairs in Stafford House in a suite of three attractive rooms. Our stock of approximately 6,000 fiction and non-fiction books is colour-coded for easy recognition and organisation. The stock is reviewed and updated regularly by the Librarian. The catalogue and issue system are computerised. We provide study spaces and soft areas for reading or quiet study groups. The day-to-day running is in the care of the English Co-ordinator, aided by a team of Lower III Pupil Librarians. Pupils are encouraged to use the Library and are shown how to use this resource effectively. In addition there are small fiction libraries in classrooms. Author visits and other book related events take place in the Junior School throughout the year.

SENIOR SCHOOL Located centrally on the ground floor of Eaton Grove, the accommodation is in two rooms, one of which (the Jameson Library) is part of the original Georgian house. There are flexible study spaces for up to 50 students and sofas and soft corners for those who like to curl up with a good book. The stock, which includes CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and 13,000 books, is reviewed and updated regularly by the Librarian. The catalogue and the issue systems are computerised. There are laptops for pupils' use which are linked to the school network, giving access to the school intranet and to the internet. A scanner and printer/photocopier are also available. The Senior Library is open from 8.30am and is staffed throughout the school day. It is available to Senior School pupils after school until 6.00pm for private study, completing prep. or reading. The Library is managed by a professionally qualified, chartered Librarian supported by a Library Assistant. A team of Pupil Librarians work in the Library during break and after school so help is always on hand for any girls using the Library for study or research purposes. Library lessons are provided for all year groups with the aim of encouraging both independent study skills and a love of reading. There is a library book group which meets approximately twice a term along with author visits and other book related events throughout the school year.

UNIFORM LIST – Junior School

All uniform is obtainable from SCHOOBLAZER LTD (online). Second hand uniform is available from our store next to the Christchurch Road courts. Please contact reception for opening hours.

Polliwiggle Nursery and Reception - Early Years Foundation Stage All items are compulsory unless marked otherwise and should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Shoes should be in an appropriate style. A separate list is issued containing more information. No make-up, nail varnish, jewelry (except watches or one small plain gold or silver stud in each ear) or temporary tattoos. No badges to be worn except those of merit awarded by the school.

WINTER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Polo shirt: Sweatshirt: Jogging pants: Shoes: Socks/Tights: Smock: Bib and braces: Ribbons /Hair Bands: Hat /Scarf: Gloves: Wellington boots:

Regulation navy 3 in 1 Regulation red long or short sleeved polo top with blue NHS logo Regulation navy with red logo Regulation navy Flat black leather which can be polished with velcro fastening. Navy Regulation green Regulation red Navy or red (long hair should be tied back) Regulation navy with red logo Navy Own choice (named)

SUMMER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Dress: Cardigan: Shoes: Socks: Smock: Bib and braces: Ribbons /Hair Bands: Sunhat: Wellington boots:

Regulation navy 3 in 1 Regulation style green and white print Navy cardigan with logo with two bottle green stripes round the neck Flat black leather which can be polished, with velcro fastening White ankle socks, no trims or colour Regulation green Regulation red Navy or red (long hair should be tied back) Regulation white with navy logo – legionnaire style Own choice (named)

For Forest School Days & Swimming Days: Polo shirt: Sweatshirt: Jogging pants:

Regulation red long or short sleeved polo top with blue NHS logo. Regulation navy with red logo Regulation navy

PE PE garments must be clearly labeled with the owner’s first and surname inside. Plimsolls: PE socks: Swimming costume: Swimming hat: Towel: PE/Swim Bag:

White with velcro with non-marking soles White ankle socks Navy Red (before test) or white (after successful test) Own choice Navy with logo

Required Summer Term for Reception Class Only Hoody: Polo shirt: Jogging pants: Skort:

Red/navy with logo Red/navy with logo Regulation navy Red/Navy with logo

Kindergarten (Year 1) and Lower I (Year2) – Key Stage 1 All items are compulsory unless marked otherwise and should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Shoes should be in an appropriate style. A separate list is issued containing more information. No make-up, nail varnish, jewellery (except watches or one small plain gold or silver stud in each ear). No badges to be worn except those of merit awarded by the school.

WINTER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Blazer: Tunic: Polo shirt: Cardigan or jumper:

Shoes: Socks/tights: Smock: Ribbons /hair bands: Hat/scarf: Gloves: Wellington boots:

Regulation navy 3 in 1 Regulation navy with logo Regulation tartan Red long or short sleeved polo top with blue NHS logo Regulation navy jumper with two bottle green stripes round the neck or navy cardigan with logo with two bottle green stripes round the neck Flat black leather which can be polished, with velcro fastening Navy tights or navy knee high socks Regulation green Navy or red (long hair should be tied back) Regulation navy with red logo or red with blue logo Navy Own choice (named)

SUMMER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Blazer: Dress: Cardigan : Shoes: Socks: Smock: Ribbons /Hair Bands:

Regulation Navy 3 in 1 Regulation navy with logo Regulation style green and white print Navy cardigan with logo with two bottle green stripes round the neck Flat black leather which can be polished, with velcro fastening White ankle socks, no trims or colour Regulation green Navy or red (long hair should be tied back) 30

Sunhat:

Regulation white with navy logo, legionnaire style

PE PE garments must be clearly labeled with the owner’s first and surname inside. Hoody : PE top: Jogging pants: Skort: PE socks: Plimsolls/trainers: Swimming costume: Swimming hat: PE/Swimming bag: Sports bag:

Red/navy with logo Red/navy with logo Regulation navy Navy/red with logo White ankle socks White with velcro and non-marking soles Navy plus named towel Red (before test) or white (after successful test) Navy or red with drawstring Regulation NHS sports bag for PE kit

Upper I to Lower III (Year 3 to Year 6) – Key Stage 2 All items are compulsory unless marked otherwise and should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Shoes should be in an appropriate style. A separate list is issued containing more information. No make-up, nail varnish, jewellery (except watches or one small plain gold or silver stud in each ear). No badges to be worn except those of merit awarded by the school.

WINTER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Blazer: Kilt: Blouse: Cardigan or Jumper:

Socks/tights: Shoes: Science overall: Ribbons/hair bands: Hat/scarf: Gloves: Wellington boots:

Regulation navy 3 in 1 Regulation navy with logo Regulation tartan White revere open neck blouse, long sleeved Navy cardigan with logo with two bottle green stripes round the neck OR regulation navy jumper with two bottle green stripes round the neck Navy tights or navy knee high socks Flat black leather which can be polished, with velcro fastening Regulation green Navy, red (long hair should be tied back) Regulation navy with red Navy Own choice (named)

SUMMER UNIFORM Outdoor coat: Blazer: Dress: Cardigan: Socks:

Regulation navy 3 in 1 Regulation navy with logo Regulation style green and white print Navy cardigan with logo with two bottle green stripes round the neck White ankle socks, no trims or colour 31

Shoes: Science overall: Ribbons/hair bands: Sunhat:

Flat black leather which can be polished, with velcro fastening Regulation green Navy, red (long hair should be tied back) Regulation white with navy logo

PE PE garments must be clearly labeled with the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and surname inside. Hoody: PE top: House T-Shirt:

Skort: Tracksuit top: Training Pants: Base layer top: PE socks: Games socks: Astro hockey trainers: Plimsolls/trainers: Swimming costume: Swimming hat: Shin pads: Mouthguard: Sports bag: PE/Swimming bag:

Red/navy with logo Red/navy with logo Cavell Yellow Fry Red Julian Blue Martineau Green Navy/red with logo Regulation NHS tracksuit top (optional) Red/Navy with logo (optional) Navy with logo (optional) White ankle socks Red hockey socks with NHS logo Own choice (optional) White with non-marking soles Navy plus named towel Red (before test) or white (after successful test) Own choice Own choice Regulation NHS sports bag or plain navy bag for PE kit Navy with drawstring and logo

UNIFORM LISTS - Senior School

All uniform is obtainable from Schoolblazer.com Second hand uniform is available from our store next to the Christchurch Road courts. Please contact reception for opening hours.

Upper III to Upper V (Year 7 to Year 11) - Key Stage 3 to 4 All items are compulsory unless marked otherwise and should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Shoes should be in an appropriate style. A separate list is issued containing more information.

WINTER UNIFORM Outdoor Coat: Blazer: Jumper: Skirt:

Blouse: Tights: Shoes:

Any plain, dark navy or black coat, full or ¾ length. No coloured trimmings, no leather, plastic or denim Regulation navy blue with logo Regulation V-neck jumper with two bottle-green stripes round the neck Upper III – Upper IV: Regulation tartan kilt Lower V – Upper V: Regulation tartan straight skirt Skirts must touch the floor when girls kneel down White, long-sleeved, revere open-neck blouse Navy Black leather, which can be polished, in appropriate style Lower V – Upper V: Girls may choose flat black leather shoes, which can be polished. Parents should ensure that all footwear fits securely and supports the foot. Heels to be no more than 3cm high.

SUMMER UNIFORM Blazer: Summer Dress: Jumper: Winter Uniform: Socks: Shoes:

Regulation navy blue with logo Regulation style (optional for Upper III, Lower IV and Upper IV only) as above Worn throughout the year Navy ankle socks (Lower V and Upper V may choose flesh-coloured tights) Black leather, which can be polished, in appropriate style Lower V – Upper V: Girls may choose flat black leather shoes, which can be polished. Parents should ensure that all footwear fits securely and supports the foot. Heels to be no more than 3cm high.

PE Tracksuit top: Training pants: Hoody: PE top: Skort: Base layer top: Base layer leggings: PE socks: Games socks: Plimsolls/trainers: Football boots: Astro hockey trainers: Swimming costume*: Swimming hat*: Shin pads: Mouthguard: Sports bag:

Regulation NHS tracksuit red/navy with logo Red/navy with logo Red/navy with logo Navy/red with logo Navy with logo (optional) Navy with logo (optional) White ankle socks. Red hockey socks, with NHS logo White plimsolls or training shoes (non-marking sole) No metal studs Own choice (Optional) Navy blue, plus named towel Red (before test) or white (after successful test) Own choice Own choice Regulation NHS sports bag for PE kit

EXTRAS Shoebag: Own choice NHS water bottle: White with logo Art and Science: Regulation green overall with snap fasteners Hair accessories: Navy only Hair should be tied back if it is shoulder length or longer. No make-up or nail varnish to be worn. No jewellery anywhere except watches and one small plain gold stud in each ear. No badges to be worn except those of merit awarded by the school. Hair should not be artificially coloured and should be worn in an appropriate style. The school reserves the right to request that unsuitable items are not worn in school and can accept no responsibility for loss of property, although all reasonable efforts will be made to return MARKED property.

* NB. Girls in the Fifth Form can choose to swim. You do not need to buy the school swimming costume and hat if your daughter is joining us in the Fifth Form will not be taking GCSE PE or taking part in swimming clubs.

Sixth Form Dress (Year 12 and Year 13) The Sixth Form enjoys the freedom of having no formal uniform. There is a requirement to dress smartly and appropriately for school. For formal occasions such as Prize Giving, Sixth Formers are asked to wear a smart dress or suit and suitable shoes. Other requirements in the Sixth Form: For Science: White overall in 100% cotton with snap fasteners to conform to Health & Safety regulations. For Art: Overall of own choice. For PE: Polo shirt and jogging bottoms / shorts of own choice White training shoes or gym shoes (non-marking sole) Appropriate bag to hold sports kit. Full Senior School PE kit is required for all team players taking part in matches.

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALES: As you know, school children have a habit of growing quickly! As a result, parents often have second hand uniform to pass on to the next generation. We will let you know the dates for half-termly uniform sales which take place in Eaton Grove via the website, school calendar and weekly diary. The Uniform Store, located next to the Christchurch Road courts is open regularly. We are grateful to receive good quality, clean uniform, with no repairs or worn patches. Please attach the official label, which is available from the school office, securely, showing the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and form and details of the garment. Items may be handed in to Reception at any time. Garments will be priced by the NHSA organisers and 20% of the proceeds are retained for school funds. All reasonable care is taken, but no liability can be accepted for loss or damage to garments received. LOST AND FOUND: We recommend that all items coming into school be named and that articles of significant value are handed in to Reception during the school day for safekeeping. Should your daughter lose any of her belongings she can ask at Reception if the item has been handed in to Lost Property. Named clothing that is handed in is returned to its owner. Teaching staff are informed if items such as purses are found so that a pupil will be reunited with her property as soon as possible. At the end of each term, all unnamed and unclaimed items are displayed for the girls to view and claim. We donate unnamed items not identified at that time to charity.

STATIONERY AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS – Senior School GENERAL Pen, pencils, rubber, ruler, coloured pencils, glue sticks and a pair of scissors. GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS A 30cm ruler, a pair of compasses and a protractor are required in Mathematics lessons. CALCULATORS Your daughter will need a scientific calculator. We recommend the Casio fx-83GT (which can be purchased from the school for £7.00, from September). THE POCKET OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY Published by Oxford University Press. Alternatively, a genuine pocket sized dictionary is a good investment. POCKET SPELLER Collins Pocket Speller FranklinTPQ-108 available online or from stationers and bookshops. RAINBOW GOOD NEWS BIBLE Latest edition ISBN 13: 978 0007284665. For girls in Upper III – Upper IV and those taking GCSE or A Level. PHILIP’S MODERN SCHOOL ATLAS Girls entering Upper III - Upper IV, and Lower V and Lower VI if taking Geography at GCSE or A Level, require a copy of Philip’s Modern School Atlas - 96th Edition: hardback - ISBN 9781849070126. ART AND DESIGN EQUIPMENT For homework in Upper III – Upper IV girls will require:        

A3 plastic folder Drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B) Fine liner pen Rubber Putty rubber * Coloured crayons: 12 colours A pair of scissors Paper glue

 Chalk pastels and/or oil pastels: 12

colours *  Poster paints (red, yellow, blue, orange, green, purple, black, white) and watercolours (small tin of 12 colours)  A fine brush (No. 2 or No. 4) and a mixing brush  A wash brush (No. 8 or No. 10) * * these items are desirable

USB PEN DRIVE USB pen drive of at least 2GB. Girls studying Art at GCSE and A Level may find a larger size useful. LOCKERS All lockers are operated by key locks. Please note that a small fee will be charged if a locker key is lost and requires replacing. 36

STATIONERY AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS – Junior School

FOR THE INFANTS (NURSERY, RECEPTION, KINDERGARTEN AND LOWER I) We provide all items of stationery and book bags. FOR THE JUNIORS (UPPER I TO LOWER III) STATIONERY A supply of HB pencils, pencil sharpener with a bin, rubber, glue stick, pair of scissors, set of coloured pencils and a small set of felt tips. All items should be named and kept in named pencil cases or boxes. RULER A 30cm ruler marked in centimetres. MATHEMATICAL SET A set of mathematical instruments, including a protractor and a set square, is needed from Lower II (Year 4). A FOUNTAIN PEN During the course of Lower II, girls will be taught to write with a fountain pen, after which this becomes a required item of stationery, together with cartridges (blue washable only, please). SIMPLE CALCULATOR A CLIPBOARD RECORDER Descant Aulos - available from Cookes Pianos, 19 St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, and other outlets. OXFORD SCHOOL DICTIONARY (2012) ISBN-13: 978-0192756930 - This is the latest version and a paperback version is available from Amazon for £5.59 Optional extra: Oxford School Dictionary and Thesaurus available ISBN-13: 978-0192756923, this can be bought from Amazon for £7.99 in paperback. RAINBOW GOOD NEWS BIBLE Latest edition - £10.87 - available online or from most good bookshops - ISBN 13: 978 0007284665.

BOOK BAGS Girls in Upper l, Lower II and Upper II are provided with a book bag. A small navy or black rucksack or satchel for books is required for pupils in Lower III. Please note this should be capable of being folded flat for storage.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT A number of train, bus and coach services serve the main routes into Norwich. The County Council also operates a park and ride service from principal parking locations and further information regarding this can be found on their website. NORWICH RAIL STATION: We have a daily minibus service from Norwich Rail Station to school and back. The minibus leaves the station at 8.00am and leaves school to return to the station at 4.00pm. The cost is ÂŁ1.50 return per day. The minibus also collects girls from Norwich Bus Station at a cost of 75p return per day. Places can be booked by contacting Mrs Clare Waity on 01603 351838. Places can be booked termly in advance, but are limited and priority is given to the youngest members of the school. CYCLING: Both the Junior and Senior Schools have cycle racks and we encourage girls to cycle or walk to school where possible. (Please note that cycling is not permitted in the school grounds.) COMING BY CAR: Please drop your daughter off so she can enter school by either the Christchurch Road or Albemarle Road entrance. For their safety we do not allow students to walk down the main drive from Newmarket Road. We operate a voluntary one-way system from the Newmarket Road end of Albemarle Road and would ask you not to drive into Albemarle Road from Mount Pleasant at drop off and pick up times. We ask parents to stagger pick up times, and to try to avoid the very busy times when possible. Parking is not permitted in front of Stafford House or outside Polliwiggle Nursery at any time. CAR PARKING: Blue badge holders and Norwich City Council green badge holders are welcome to park in the school parking areas. We ask parents to use the designated parking spaces on Christchurch Road, Albemarle Road, Lime Tree Road and Newmarket Street for dropping off and picking up their daughters. There is also non-permit parking on Bury Street and Onley Street. We recommend staggering pick up times. The roads are quieter after 4.00pm. SNOW ROUTINE: We remain open during term time despite spells of severe weather. However, if weather conditions pose a danger or cause disruption to travel and accessibility we will email information concerning potential re-organisation of the school day to parents and you will be able to access regular updates on our website - www.norwichhigh.gdst.net 39

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT WHOLE SCHOOL We are delighted to have so many interested parents and welcome your involvement in school life very warmly. Parents are invited to:      

‘At Homes’ – in order to meet staff and hear about the programme for the new academic year, and how and when you can help accompany many of our school visits, however, numbers are sometimes limited give talks about your work as part of our Careers Programme support matches, school plays, concerts, sports days, carol services, prize giving, and functions of the Norwich High School Association (NHSA) such as the November Market, Quiz and Summer Ball join the Committee of the Norwich High School Association come to see and experience your daughter’s work during Open Afternoon in the summer. Your family and friends are also very welcome to join us.

SENIOR SCHOOL Norwich High parents are very generous with their time and expertise and have often contributed in the following ways:  giving talks in the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme  contributing to the Extension and Careers Programmes  attending A Level and GCSE Art Exhibitions  helping with mock interviews  assisting with costumes, transport, recording school shows and pantomimes and on some trips. Please approach us if you would like to be involved in these ways or in another capacity. We are always pleased to hear your ideas. JUNIOR SCHOOL Helping your daughter with reading, spelling, tables, learning numbers and homework is particularly valued in the Junior School. You are also invited to help in school with creative work, for example art and textiles. In Reception and Kindergarten parents are welcome to help with swimming, subject to need and a DBS check. We also invite you to attend Form and Awards Assemblies and to stay for refreshments afterwards.

TERM DATES 2015 – 2016

AUTUMN TERM Term starts: Term ends: Half-term: Open Morning:

Thursday 3rd September 2015 Wednesday 16th December 2015 Thursday 22rd October – Friday 30th November 2015 Saturday 26th September 2015

SPRING TERM Term starts: Term ends: Half-term:

Wednesday 6th January 2016 Thursday 24th March 2016 Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2016

SUMMER TERM Term starts: Term ends: Half-term:

Wednesday 13th April 2016 Friday 8h July 2016 Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2016.

May Bank Holiday:

Monday 4th May 2016

Royal Norfolk Show Day:

Wednesday 29th June 2016

ADDITIONAL POLLIWIGGLE NURSERY INFORMATION At Polliwiggle Nursery we support your daughters and help them grow and learn about the world in a happy and secure environment. Through our individually tailored and flexible curriculum they will gain the skills and confidence to start them on a successful journey both in education and in life. ATTENDANCE We appreciate that for families with young children, flexibility is key. We are able to offer full or part-time places to suit your needs and offer a range of term time sessions. All day sessions, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, come with the option of an 8.00am drop off which can be combined with after school care until 6.00pm. Morning sessions, from 8.30am to 12.30pm, can also be combined with an 8.00am drop off, while afternoon sessions, from 11.30am to 3.30pm, can be combined with after school care until 6.00pm. Your daughter should attend a minimum of six sessions per week and session choices should be confirmed at the beginning of each term or half termly. Supervision in the Nursery is available from 8.00am to 3.30pm. From 3.30pm, your daughter can be booked into our after school club, Bishy Barney Bees. (Booking form on our website) This is open until 6.00pm and a reasonable charge will be administered for the use of this facility. Girls who have not been collected by the end of the Nursery day will be taken to Bishy Barney Bees in Stafford House. We ask that session choices for Bishy Barney Bees are confirmed at the beginning of each term. We also offer places in Nursery during some of the school holidays. These sessions are staffed by our regular Nursery team and should be booked in advance. School holiday sessions are run separately and will be invoiced separately from the main school fees. Early Years Vouchers can be used against Nursery sessions. Childcare Vouchers are also accepted against Nursery fees and after school care. SETTLING IN We are keen for your daughter to settle in as quickly and comfortably as possible and, for her first few days with us, we are happy for her to bring in a ‘comforter’ such as a blanket or teddy. Thereafter we would request that toys and special items are not brought in unless there is a reason of which you are aware, such as a ‘Show and Tell’ session.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Girls' personal independence and ability to take the initiative are actively encouraged. From the very start they are encouraged to develop a strong moral sense and to distinguish between right and wrong. They learn to be 42

responsible and to consider the needs of others, learning first within their own small world and later in the context of the wider school community. The curriculum provides opportunities for cultural enrichment, and an understanding of Christian and other religions’ beliefs and festivals. As the year progresses some lessons and activities - such as the Christmas Production and parties, assemblies and visits - are undertaken jointly with older Infant classes. This enables the girls to broaden their social contacts, familiarise themselves with the school layout and get to know other members of staff, ready for their transfer to Reception the following September. A Learning Journal is undertaken throughout the year to record your daughter’s progress, based on observations and formative assessments. We are happy to share this with you at any time. PARENTAL CONTACT It is important to us that we work in partnership with you to give your daughter the best possible start and to help her develop and progress. Members of the Nursery staff are available to discuss matters of interest or concern before the start of the day and at the end. Please feel free to approach them at these times. A noticeboard near the front door displays daily matters of interest and reminders and we send home notes and letters to advise you of the learning areas that your daughter will be investigating together with dates and any other appropriate details. Your daughter will be given a bag to carry notes (including notes from us) to and from school. Each girl also has a homeschool diary where we encourage you to note any special events, give us any useful information or simply let us know how your daughter is feeling! We will endeavour to write in these books daily and encourage you to respond. In line with the main school, Nursery also has an ‘At Home’ evening towards the start of the autumn term which provides an opportunity to hear about your daughter’s coming year and to meet other parents socially. There are parents’ evenings in the autumn and spring terms and a written report at the end of the year. Additional appointments may also be booked if required at any time; please do not hesitate to ask. FOOD Snacks consist of freshly prepared fruit, vegetables or salad and are varied to ensure the girls widen their understanding of different foods. We ask you not to send in additional snacks or drinks. Lunch is freshly prepared every day and Nursery girls eat in the main school dining room. The food is appetisingly presented in small helpings offering a range of familiar and less familiar foods. As an example, they will be offered roast meats and vegetables, pasta dishes, casseroles, fish, pizza, fresh vegetables and fruit (served every day), hot pudding once a week, yoghurt, fresh fruit / fruit cocktail or mousse. Each girl is encouraged to try unfamiliar foods, but we fully understand and cater for those with conservative tastes! We can cater for children with special 43

dietary requirements. Please get in touch with us if you wish to discuss this further. ABSENCE We request written notification of absence, if known in advance. If your daughter is unwell please contact the school to advise us by telephone before 9.00am on the day of her absence, and send a note of explanation on her return. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION The information we hold about your daughter includes details of contact numbers, including emergency ones, and medical information. Please ensure that you let us know if any of this information changes, or if there are changes in her or your personal circumstances which are likely to affect her. ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS DURING THE DAY Should you require us to give your daughter medicine at school, we ask you to make a written request to this effect. It will be administered by one of our first aiders. If your daughter becomes ill or has an accident in which she hurts herself during the day, she will be looked after by a qualified first aider and we will contact you. Please ensure your emergency contacts will be available to take your daughter home in case of illnesses such as tummy upsets. A NOTE ABOUT THE CURRICULUM, LEARNING AND PLAY Morning sessions consist of play, combined with structured activities designed to promote early learning of literacy through phonics, number, mathematical and scientific concepts. A variety of seasonal, environmental and cultural topics are explored during the course of the year. Our afternoon sessions are designed to add an extra dimension to the girls' experience and currently include the following activities: music and dance, DT, Action Kids, cooking, drama, swimming and 'Forest Schools' activities. Our well-equipped teaching facilities enable the girls to participate in the full range of Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum areas and more. Computing is integrated into the curriculum and the girls have use of laptops and an interactive white board. English, numeracy and science activities are enjoyed and developed through games and practical activities. We offer a wide range of music, drama and dance opportunities from our own specialist teaching staff, extending learning opportunities still further. Our outdoor areas offer opportunities for imaginary play and the development of physical, social and communication skills. Polliwiggle Garden is designed to develop sensory skills and to increase the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; awareness and understanding of the natural world. Our Nursery prepares the girls for a seamless transition to Stafford House.

ADDITIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL INFORMATION

Stafford House is home to the Junior School, from the Reception class to Lower III. Our Nursery, known as Polliwiggle, is situated nearby in a separate dedicated building. We make every effort to ensure that your daughter will soon settle in and feel part of the community, and that you as parents will also get to know us well. CONTACT URGENT OR INFORMAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WITH STAFF It is always possible to get in touch quickly with a member of the Junior School staff about any concern. You are also welcome to leave a message in your daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planner or with the office. Most members of staff are in school from 8.15am and are usually available for a few minutes at the close of the school day. If you wish to make an appointment with either the Head of Junior School or any member of staff, please call 01603 453265. CLASS CONTACT LISTS We will send you a list of names, postcodes and telephone numbers for the girls in your daughter's class. We hope that this will help you in planning social meetings among the girls. Please note that there may occasionally be omissions from the list you are given, if a parent has not given consent for a daughter's details to be included. We would be most grateful if you could help us to help you by informing us of changes to the details we hold about your daughter as and when these occur. PARTY INVITATIONS If your daughter does not intend to invite all the girls in her class to a party, please do not send the invitations in to school for distribution. We also ask that if girls wish to celebrate with their class at school by bringing in cakes, that these are individual cupcakes, or ready cut into portions. Please note that we are a nut-free school.

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL INFANTS AND JUNIORS School starts at 8:30am when registration takes place in form rooms. Please ensure that Reception pupils are handed over to a member of staff and not left to come into school alone.

END OF THE DAY INFANTS Infant classes finish at 3.10pm. Reception, Kindergarten and Lower I classes are collected from the Newmarket Road door. Please inform school in writing if your daughter is to be collected by someone other than her parent / guardian. JUNIORS The Junior School day ends at 3.50pm. Girls in Upper I and Lower 2 are collected at the Newmarket Road door, while girls from Upper to Lower III leave by the Albemarle Road door. Please wait by the appropriate door to collect your daughter. Please note that no pupil is permitted to leave the school grounds if she is waiting for a parent / guardian to collect her. Please inform school in writing if your daughter is to be collected by someone other than her parent / guardian or has your permission to leave the school to walk home or to another location, including Eaton Grove. CLUBS INFANTS External providers run a number of clubs for the Infants from 3.10pm to 3.45pm, and each pupil may choose one to belong to for a term if they wish, starting from their second term in Reception. Details are sent out by letter each term. Additionally, girls may join Gym Club (Mondays or Thursdays 3.10pm to 3.50pm) or the DramActive Club (Fridays 3.45pm to 4.30pm). For all of these there is an additional cost and parents will be contacted about these, by the club organiser, at the start of the autumn term. Please direct all queries regarding these clubs to the organisers, including collection and arrangements. JUNIORS We offer a wide range of clubs to cater for many interests, run by staff and external providers. Most Junior clubs and activities take place during the lunch hour and details are given in the school diary for the term. Additional clubs, for which there is a small fee, are Gym Club (Mondays or Thursdays 3.55pm to 4.45pm) and a Drama Club on Fridays (4.15pm to 5.00pm and 5.00pm to 5.45pm). For older musicians, there is the opportunity to belong to the Intermediate Choir and Orchestra, both of which rehearse after school. MID-MORNING SNACKS Milk or fruit juice and a snack can be ordered and paid for separately on completion of an order form before the end of each term. It is helpful, for ordering purposes, if the form is returned by the date indicated on the form. Alternatively girls may bring in a healthy snack and drink for break-time. We are a nut-free school and snacks must not be sweets or chocolate. A drink and fresh fruit snack are provided free of charge to children in their first term of Reception. 46

UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT

NAMING ITEMS Please name your daughter's clothes and other equipment with her full name and if the name is written on a name label in a garment, please check it regularly for legibility. We try hard to re-unite lost property with its owner and well-named items of equipment usually find their way back quickly! Schoolblazer offers this service to parents on ordering. SWIMMING CAPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WHICH COLOUR? In the interests of safety in the swimming pool, children wear a RED cap whilst classified as beginners. To qualify for a WHITE cap, girls must pass a test given by the PE staff. The test requires girls to jump in at the deep end, to tread water for 30 seconds and to swim 25 metres unaided. Please send your daughter with the appropriate coloured cap. All girls who join with a white cap will be given a test in their first lesson.

SCHOOL POLICIES

Copies of the School Policies listed below are available from the School Office by emailing admin@nor.gdst.net Those policies listed with an ‘*’ are also available to download from the school website – www.norwichhigh.gdst.net Admissions * Anti-Bullying * Appointments Arts Assembly Assessment, Recording and Reporting Before and After-school Care Careers Education and Guidance and Experience of Work Collection Complaints * Controlled Assessment Coursework Critical Incident and Emergency Closure Curriculum * Drugs Educational Visits Equal Opportunities Fire Safety and Evacuation First Aid Healthy Eating Health and Safety * Homework Information and Communication Technology Intimate Care Library Lost and Found Property Missing Children Pastoral Care* Personal, Social and Health Education Rewards and Behaviour Safeguarding and Child Protection * Safeguarding Procedures Sex and Relationship Education Special Educational Needs * Supervision of Pupils Teaching and Learning Teaching Staff Induction

GOVERNORS We are delighted to introduce our Governors with whom we work closely to support and develop the educational and co-curricular opportunities at Norwich High School. Rosemary Randle LLB (Hons) Chairperson Rosemary moved to Norfolk in 1996 and has a daughter who recently left Upper Sixth. A great asset to the school, Rosemary chaired the NHSA and has previous experience on PTAs and as a Governor. She became a Governor in 2007 and currently chairs the Annual Giving Committee. Rosemary is a practising Solicitor and is keen to encourage our students to explore new avenues of study and career as the employment market re-defines itself. She is also a great exponent of achieving a fulfilling work / life balance. Professor Caroline Dean OBE BA PhD FRS Caroline feels privileged to have had the opportunity to follow her passion in her career as a molecular research scientist interacting with fellow scientists from all over the world and undertaking research in a number of environments both here and abroad. Having moved to Norwich in 1989 she is a project leader at the internationally renowned John Innes Centre and a world leader in research investigating developmental timing and adaptation in plants. Keen to help and encourage young women to consider science and especially research as an option for the future, Caroline became a Governor in 2010.

Grizelda Tyler MA DipSW Grizelda Tyler has held the chair of many voluntary organisations since working as a social worker in London. Additionally she has been Chairman of the Norwich High School Association (NHSA) and the Annual Giving Committee. All three of her daughters have been through the school to university entrance and she has been closely connected with Norwich High School for many years. Andrew Ray BSc (Econ) (Hons) ACA Andrew Ray is a chartered accountant with management consulting experience in China and South Africa. Until he retired through ill health he was engaged in assisting start-up companies with novel technology. His daughter was at the school until 2011 and he became a Governor in 2007 where his main interest is in improving financial reporting. He is also treasurer and trustee of the Nancy Oldfield Trust which offers sailing to the disabled on the Broads and an archaeological project, the Caistor Roman Project, both of which have offered opportunities to Norwich High girls.

David Whitehead FCA David is a Partner and the Chairman at Chartered Accountants Larking Gowen in Norwich. In his career he has worked in London and Hong Kong and he currently gives Corporate Finance advice to businesses. Larking Gowen places great emphasis on training and development and recruit 25-30 students each year. His daughter has been at the school for six years. He became a Governor in 2012. Pauline Alpin DCR(R), PgD Medical Imaging Pauline moved to Norfolk in 1987. She has worked at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for 26 years; 15 years as a Radiographer and 11 years as a Sonographer. Her daughter, Emma, attended Norwich High School from the age of four to eighteen years old and was appointed Head Girl, last year. She also has a son, John, who is studying Architecture at University. Pauline and her partner, Antony, are actively involved with the Norfolk Community Foundation which is a charity that supports local community organisations to help improve the quality of life for people across the county. She is also an active member of Ovacome, a UK charity which aims to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, promotes early diagnosis and provides vital support for women and their families who are affected by ovarian cancer. Mrs Jennifer French-Constant BA, MA, MB.BS, DM, FRCPATH, FRCP Jennie has been a Consultant Haematologist at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital since 1994. She has two children; Mark, a teacher, and Sara, a medical student, who was a pupil at Norwich High from the age of four. Jennie has a keen interest in education as a Senior Lecturer at the UEA Medical School, Examiner of the Royal College of Pathologists and Chair of the British Society of Haematology Haemato-Oncology Guidelines Task Force. Jennie has been a Trustee of the Norfolk cancer charity Big C for over 10 years and therefore appreciates the importance of integrating charitable work both with education and medicine. Deborah Bourassa, HNDip (Business), DipPFS Deborah understands the benefits of a GDST education not only as a former pupil (of Blackheath High School) but also as the mother of two daughters who have recently left Norwich High. Deborah is a director of a Norwich based Financial Advisers firm and is keen to encourage girls to pursue careers in traditionally male dominated professions and businesses. Deborah became a Governor in 2014.

NOTES

Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road Norwich NR2 2HU Tel: 01603 453265 Fax: 01603 259891 Email: admissions@nor.gdst.net www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

Norwich High School is a member of the GDST (Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day School Trust). Registered Office: 100 Rochester Row, London SW1P 1JP. A Limited company registered in England No. 2847728. A Registered Charity No. 102057.