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The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1034 20 October 2017 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk Dear Parents/Carers As you may have read in last week’s newsletter I have been elected Chair of Governors following last Wednesday’s Governing Body meeting. Firstly, I would like to thank Mr Paul Stanbridge for his work as Chair of Governors over the past year. Some of you will know me, or at least have heard my name, as I have been a school governor for many years, firstly at Boxmoor Primary School, then here at The Hemel Hempstead School. I was elected as a Parent Governor here in February 2009 and as a Partnership Governor in March 2017. I was also a student of the school over 30 years ago and all of my four children have attended the school, the youngest leaving just last year. As you are aware, the school is going through challenging and exciting times, with a lot to look forward to including a new building to house MFL, Music and Science as well as offering a base to the Dacorum Music School; a new Sports Hall; an increased dining area and expansion from six to seven forms of entry. The new 3G artificial pitch is nearing completion and will be up and running soon. In last week’s newsletter I outlined the plan that has been put in place to support the school for the Spring and Summer terms 2018 after Patrick Harty’s move to John Colet School in January. In the next few weeks we will be requesting nominations for two new parent governors. If you think this is something you would like to do, why not look on the Hertfordshire website Becoming a School Governor to see what is involved? It can be a very rewarding role, but will at times take up your evenings with meetings sometimes lasting up to three hours and finishing late. Governor training can help your personal development with subjects such as school visits, health and safety, safeguarding, safer recruitment, school finance and understanding data. The list is extensive and although you will not be expected to attend all of these courses, the more you attend the better equipped you will be for the role. I was told in the early days of being a school governor that if I have any doubt about a course of action or decision to be made I should always ‘PUT THE PUPILS FIRST’. Mr Steven Mansbridge Chair of Governors International Languages Day 2017 Did you know? The British Council surveyed 20,000 UK adults about languages, and 63% believed that speaking another language was crucial in today’s climate, and 61% felt languages showed Britain to be ready for business post-Brexit. To celebrate the importance of languages, Year 8s celebrated International Languages Day and did themselves proud, learning several different languages, including Polish, Spanish, Punjabi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Welsh, and British Sign Language. They also took part in a languages quiz, celebrating lots of languages around the world! From Polish idioms to Japanese writing, Year 8s were able to gain insight into the cultures and languages from different parts of the world. Well done especially to those students who were filling up their reward cards and to those who received R2s for all their excellent work throughout the day. We look forward to next year! Miss Darby, MFL Faculty
Transcript of The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1034 20 …...2017/10/20 · can help your personal development...
The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1034
20 October 2017
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
Years 7 and 10 School Photographs Proof copies of Year 7 individual and form group photographs and Year 10 individual photographs were distributed to students earlier this week. The deadline for returning your photo order to Student Services is Thursday 12th October. Thank you.
Dear Parents/Carers As you may have read in last week’s newsletter I have been elected Chair of Governors following last Wednesday’s Governing Body meeting. Firstly, I would like to thank Mr Paul Stanbridge for his work as Chair of Governors over the past year. Some of you will know me, or at least have heard my name, as I have been a school governor for many years, firstly at Boxmoor Primary School, then here at The Hemel Hempstead School. I was elected as a Parent Governor here in February 2009 and as a Partnership Governor in March 2017. I was also a student of the school over 30 years ago and all of my four children have attended the school, the youngest leaving just last year. As you are aware, the school is going through challenging and exciting times, with a lot to look forward to including a new building to house MFL, Music and Science as well as offering a base to the Dacorum Music School; a new Sports Hall; an increased dining area and expansion from six to seven forms of entry. The new 3G artificial pitch is nearing completion and will be up and running soon. In last week’s newsletter I outlined the plan that has been put in place to support the school for the Spring and Summer terms 2018 after Patrick Harty’s move to John Colet School in January. In the next few weeks we will be requesting nominations for two new parent governors. If you think this is something you would like to do, why not look on the Hertfordshire website Becoming a School Governor to see what is involved? It can be a very rewarding role, but will at times take up your evenings with meetings sometimes lasting up to three hours and finishing late. Governor training can help your personal development with subjects such as school visits, health and safety, safeguarding, safer recruitment, school finance and understanding data. The list is extensive and although you will not be expected to attend all of these courses, the more you attend the better equipped you will be for the role. I was told in the early days of being a school governor that if I have any doubt about a course of action or decision to be made I should always ‘PUT THE PUPILS FIRST’.
Mr Steven Mansbridge Chair of Governors
International Languages Day 2017
Did you know? The British Council surveyed 20,000 UK adults about languages, and 63% believed that speaking another language was crucial in today’s climate, and 61% felt languages showed Britain to be ready for business post-Brexit. To celebrate the importance of languages, Year 8s celebrated International Languages Day and did themselves proud, learning several different languages, including Polish, Spanish, Punjabi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Welsh, and British Sign Language. They also took part in a languages quiz, celebrating lots of languages around the world! From Polish idioms to Japanese writing, Year 8s were able to gain insight into the cultures and languages from different parts of the world. Well done especially to those students who were filling up their reward cards and to those who received R2s for all their excellent work throughout the day. We look forward to next year!
Miss Darby, MFL Faculty
Dates for Your Diary HALF TERM: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October 2017 24th Year 12 visit to Waterways Experience (selected students) ***Gold Week*** 30th Year 7 Maths Parent Student Workshop (Sets 1 & 2), Hall, 6.20 – 7.30 pm November 1st Year 7 Maths Parent Student Workshop (Sets 3 & 4), M9, 6.20 – 7.30 pm 2nd School Musical Rehearsals, PA3/4, 7 - 9 pm 2nd & 3rd Year 11 GCSE Food NEA1 Exam, 9 am – 12 pm 3rd Year 11 PACE Psychometric Taster (11XPC1), TE6, Period 3 Saturday 4th HHSA Bag2School Drop Off, Anchor Lane Car Park ***Blue Week*** 7th Years 12 & 13 Senior Maths Challenge, Hall, 9 – 10.30 am 8th School finishes for students at 2.15 pm 9th Year 11 GCSE Drama Practical Exam, PA3/4, 2 – 7 pm School Musical Rehearsals, PA3/4, 7 – 9 pm 10th Years 12 & 13 Biology visit to Roche WGC, 9 am – 3.30 pm Year 11 GCSE Drama Practical Exam, PA3/4, 2 – 7 pm The Newsletter is blue or gold to correspond with the blue or gold timetable of the following week.
Careers Information Pilot Careers Live is Europe’s largest independent flight training careers exhibition, aimed at anyone interested in becoming an airline pilot. It takes place on Saturday 4th November between 10 am and 4.30 pm at Sofitel, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, TW6 2GD. All the leading flight training organisations, flight training experts, aviation academies, universities and airlines will be there. The event will cover every aspect of what it takes to become a professional pilot as well as the diverse range of aerospace career paths, from aero engineering to air traffic control. The day will also feature a series of presentations covering topics such as what do airlines look for when recruiting new pilots? how to start a career in aviation, what apprenticeships are available, and many more. For full event details and discounted student tickets please visit their website at: www.pilotcareernews.com/live
Miss Bond, Careers Coordinator
Democracy Day
Last week twelve Gifted and Talented Year 9 students were selected to go on a trip to the Dacorum Forum to participate in the Youth Democracy Day. During the day the students worked with pupils from other schools around Hemel Hempstead. Throughout the day we read the current political parties’ manifestos and, using some information from these, we split into three groups (The People’s Planet Party, The Next Generation and The Lifeline Legacy Party). We used the current manifestos to create our own manifestos, party symbol and an entire political party, including some student politicians. Eventually there were elections and, as in real life, there were winners and losers. Everyone involved had a really good day and learnt a lot. Who knows? Maybe we have inspired a future politician.
Grace Maskell and Bella Norris 9C
Vacancy Post: Cover Supervisor H5 £19,430 to £21,268 (pro rata) – 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Fixed term contract to 31st March 2018 We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor, whose role will be to cover lessons in a teacher’s absence. This is an important role in the school, helping young people to maximise their own potential and supporting the school community as a whole. The work is set for cover lessons and a teaching qualification is not necessary. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Headteacher, working alongside teaching staff as part of our student support team. The person appointed will:
Work directly with students aged 11 to 16 (Key Stage 3 and 4) in school;
Be confident liaising with students, teachers, and support staff;
Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working within the demanding classroom environment, with the satisfaction of helping young people to learn.
Further details and an informal chat please phone Mr T Jordan (Deputy Headteacher) on 01442 390100. Application forms, are available on our website at http://www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/information/vacancies/ . Please send completed forms to Mr S Robinson, School Business Manager, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 1TX. Tel: 01442 390100, email: [email protected] by the closing date. Please note, if you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date you have not been shortlisted for interview. Closing date: Friday 10th November
Gold Letters issued recently: Letter 39 Year 11 Trial GCSE Examinations Letter 40 A Level Biology Enrichment Trip Letter 41 Year 13 Parent Consultation Evening Letter 42 A GCSE Dance Visit to Sadlers Wells Letter 46 GCSE History Revision Guides
Sickness/absence line: Years 7 – 11 Please will all parents contact us daily if your child is sick, going to be late in due to a medical appointment, or is absent for any other reason. Please call our sickness/absence line on 01442 390103 by 8.30 am if possible. Sickness/absence line: Years 12 and 13 The dedicated telephone number for accepting calls/messages concerning absence from school of Sixth Form students is 01442 251732. Please call by 8.30 am if possible. If Sixth Formers arrive at school after registration they must sign in at the Sixth Form Office.
SPORT FIXTURES Monday 30th October Year 8 County Cup Football v Verulam (H), 2.30pm KO Tuesday 31st October Year 7 County Cup Football v Monks Walk (A), 4pm KO Wednesday 1st November Year 11 County Cup Football v Kings Langley (H), 4pm KO Senior Rugby v Broxbourne (A), 3.30pm KO Thursday 2nd November Year 9 Basketball @ JFK 4pm start RESULTS Year 10 Football v Cavendish won 7-1 (MVP Jude Evans) Senior Netball v JFK lost 51-2 Senior Basketball v Longdean lost 50-47 (MVP George Goates-Smith) Current Football Top Goalscorers Year 7- Justin Jones (5) Year 8 - Louie Galasso, Luke Mathison (3) Year 9 - Harry Bonner (6) Year 10 - Jude Evans (4)
PE Faculty
Flyers attached:
Gade Schools Family Support Craft Morning
DBC Old Town Hall Halloween Party
DSPL 8 Understanding ADHD for Dads
The Hemel Hempstead School Association
PTA News EasyFundRaising You can help the HHSA to collect free donations every time you shop for anything from groceries to getaways, in 3 easy steps:
1. Join - It's easy to get started, visit http://easyfundraising.org.uk, search for Hemel Hempstead School Association as the charity/organisation you wish to support. You can also register and login from your mobile devices, using the easyfundraising app available in your usual App Store.
2. Shop - From travel to toasters, every time you shop, do it the easyfundraising way. 3. Collect - Help out when you check out - it doesn't cost you a penny extra, and you can make
a big difference. Christmas Raffle and Tombola: Please can you help us to raise funds at the Christmas Market and Christmas Concert by donating any suitable items including wine, biscuits, chocolates, cheese, chutney, crackers, cake, pudding, etc. We are more than happy to take anything you are willing to donate, provided it is brand new and in date. Alternatively, could you make a £1 donation to enable us to buy items to top up the hampers? For the tombola, we would be grateful for any bottles of alcoholic drinks. Donations can be left with Student Services by 3:30pm on Friday 10th November. Alternatively, we will be pleased to accept donations between 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturday 4rd November; just follow the Bag2School signs from Anchor Lane car park. Thank you for your generosity and support. Forthcoming Events: The HHSA will be providing refreshments and will need your help to set up, serve and clear away. Please let us know if you can spare some time. If you are unable to help for a full session, please consider joining us for part of the time. Bag2School Drop-off: The next Bag2School collection is arranged for Monday 6th November. The Bag2School bags are now available for students to take home. If your child doesn’t bring a Bag2School bag home, or you fill the donation bag and still have more items, then you can use any other bag to donate your items. Don’t forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a sort out as well! There is no need to wait until collection day; you may bring your bag (or bags!) to room M16 (Premises Manager’s Office) any time, during school hours, to help us have a really good collection. Please visit the Bag2School website http://uk.bag2school.com/ for the list of acceptable items. Bag2School weekend Drop-off: Saturday 4th November 2017, 10 am to 12 pm. We will be pleased to accept donations on the morning of Saturday 4th November. Use the Anchor Lane entrance and follow the Bag2School signs to the store room adjacent to the car park. Christmas Market: Saturday 18th November 2017, 11 am to 3 pm. An opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early! With four weeks until this event, Louisa and Sarah have been busy making arrangements for around 30 stallholders to display and sell a wide range of gifts and services for Christmas. The HHSA café and bar will be serving refreshments, including hot drinks, snacks, beers and wine. There will also be a tombola and we will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win many fantastic prizes including a hamper stuffed with Christmas fare. Note: the raffle draw will take place at the Christmas Concert. Christmas Concert: Friday 8th December 2017, 7 pm to 10.30 pm. Look forward to mulled wine and mince pies during the interval, as well as our usual offering of snacks and hot beverages. There will also be a bumper Christmas Raffle. Last year’s raffle raised over £300! Carol Service: Monday 11th December 2017, 7 pm to 9 pm at St John's Church, Boxmoor. The HHSA will be serving mulled wine and mince pies after the service. Next Meeting: Tuesday 14th November 2017, at 7 pm in the School Library. Facebook: Please search for ‘Hemel Hempstead School Association’ and ‘Like’ our page. School website, HHSA Page: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/parents/hhsa/ Includes minutes of meetings, second hand uniform, and ways you can help to raise funds. Contact: Brian Spencer, HHSA Chair Tel: 07710 905759 Email: [email protected]
Activities aimed at families with children aged 3-12 (younger siblings are welcome).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and children aged 8 and under must be supervised
by an adult at all times.
There will be a small entrance fee of:
£2 per child per family or £5 for a family group with 3 children and £1.00 per child thereafter.
OLD TOWN
HALLOWEEN
Children’s activities
Street food and entertainment
Fancy dress competition on stage,* hosted by Radio Dacorum
Rides open from 3.30pm
Baby Rave at 3.30pm
Fireworks at 7.30pm (Gadebridge Park)
*Fancy dress competition times: under 7s 4.30pm, 8-11 year olds 5pm,over 12s 5.30pm, family group 6pm
Old Town High Street, Hemel Hempsteadwww.dacorum.gov.uk/halloween
Party 2017 Sunday 29 October
Ride the ghost train if you dare or one of the many other rides
Dacorum DSPL Area 8 are pleased to present
Understanding ADHD for Dads
This 2-hour workshop is designed to meet the needs of parent/carers
to help them build on existing skills in supporting children with ADHD
The workshop will take place between 7pm - 9pm
on Tuesday 31st October 2017
at Gade Community Meeting Room
Chaulden Junior School School Row
Hemel Hempstead HP1 2JU
To book, please call Ashley Fabray on 07525 917125 or email [email protected]
Places are limited, so please do book early to avoid disappointment
Please note that this course is only open to Dacorum parents/carers
A free workshop for parent/carers Given by specialist ADHD/Autism Trainers from ADD-vance
Who is this workshop for? Dads of children/young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) What are the Learning outcomes? After completing the workshop, participants will improve their ability to:
Understand what is ADHD Describe common myths and facts about ADHD Recognise the diagnostic criteria for ADHD Identify strengths and difficulties faced by a child with ADHD Discover top tips What methods will be used at the workshop? Presentation and small group work What will be provided? Light refreshments Workshop learning pack When and where will the workshops take place? Gade Community Meeting Room Chaulden Junior School School Row Hemel Hempstead HP1 2JU On Tuesday 31st October 2017, from 7 pm to 9 pm How do I book a place? Please book via: Ashley Fabray on 07525 917125 or [email protected] We will then confirm your booking
