School Letters Home
Meadow High School
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB8 3QU
Telephone: (01895) 443310
Fax: (01895) 420925
Email: meadow@meadowschool.co.uk
Website: www.meadowhighschool.org
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Rigby
Please find below the latest school letters home. Scroll down to check. We are working towards making all letters home translatable. If you would like to read the letter in a different language, please use the "Translate" button at the top of this website.
SCHOOL LETTERS HOME
Autumn Term 2024
Letter to Whole School - After School Football Club / Brentford FC
14th November 2024
Dear Parents / Carers,
After School Club; Football w Brentford FC
I am happy to announce that Brentford FC Community Sports Trust are offering an After School Club for our pupils. These sessions will take place on Wednesday 27th November for at least a 10 week period.
Each session will be £6.50 per child. Payments need to be made via Parent Pay/ Brentford FC. A 10% discount is offered if all 10 sessions are booked at the same time.
Due to limited playing space, Football Club will be taking place outside on the MUGA and numbers will be limited to a maximum of 12-15 pupils.
Please note, students will be required to bring their own PE kit to wear. If for any reason they cannot attend the club that week, please send a message to either myself or the school reception.
If you would like your child to attend the football club, please fill out the reply slip and send it back to me. I will then send home a letter informing you if your child has a place or not. It is first come first serve basis so please do not assume you have a place until you receive a confirmation letter.
Please be aware, in order for this club to run MHS staff are supporting on a voluntary basis, so there is no extra staffing. If it becomes apparent that a pupil requires additional support they will not be allowed to continue to attend.
The first session will be taking place on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Mr. Anstee and Craig Peters
PE Faculty Lead and Disability Manager – Strategy & Participation
Reply Slip below
REPLY SLIP: After School Club: Football w Brentford FC; please return to Mr Anstee.
My child ……………………………………….…………….… would like a place at the Football Club
- I acknowledge that I must pay £6.50 per session
- I acknowledge that I must pick my child up from reception at 16:15.
- My child is an independent traveler and will make their own way home (please tick if yes).
- I acknowledge that I have to wait for a confirmation letter before my child’s place is confirmed.
My emergency contact details are ______________________________________
Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________
Letter to KS4 - Cinema Trip
November 2024
KS4 Cinema Trip
Dear Parents/Carers,
KS4 are going to Ealing Picture House cinema on Thursday 21st November 2024. This is part of the Into Film Festival and supports our students personal development and provides an opportunity to develop skills through off site experiences.
We will be watching Despicable Me 4 (rated U).
There is no cost for this trip and pupils will be provided with snacks for the film.
We will be leaving at 9.05am and returning at around 12.30pm via coach.
Yours sincerely,
Maxine Newman
KS4 Team leader
Letter to 11 GM - Cinema Trip
November 2024
Dear Parent/Carers,
11GM Cinema trip
11GM are going to Ealing picture house cinema on Thursday 14th November 2024. This will support pupils’ culture capital alongside their personal development.
We will be watching Kensuke's Kingdom.
There is no cost for this trip and pupils will be provided with snacks for the film. However, we would like to stop off at the shops on the way back to buy something nice for lunch, this is optional and no more than £5 would be required.
We will be leaving at 9.05am and returning at around 12.30pm via coach.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs M Newman
Team Leader
Letter to Whole School - Poppy Appeal - Biscuit Sale
Friday, 8th November 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
On Monday, 11th November 2024 we will be fundraising for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
The Royal British Legion’s red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.
We will be hosting a BISCUIT sale and selling poppies to raise money for the Royal British Legion. If you would like to help us fundraise, please send your child to school with money on Monday, 11th November 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Mistry via the school office.
Kind Regards,
Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development
Letter to Whole School - Odd Sock Day / Anti Bullying Week
6th November 2024
Anti-Bullying Week
Odd Socks Day
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
We will be celebrating our uniqueness as part of Anti Bullying Week by wearing odd socks on Tuesday 12th November 2024.
All students need to do is choose some socks that are going to be noticed - they need to be mismatched.
This is NOT a non-uniform day, so please send your child in their full school uniform, ensuring that they show off their sock choice!
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2024-choose-respect
Please follow the link above if you would like to learn more about Odd Socks Day and Anti Bullying Week.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Sohun
Assistant Headteacher Years 9-11
Letter to Whole School - Children in Need Day
Friday 8th November 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
On Friday, 15th November 2024, we will be celebrating Pudsey Day!
Your child is invited to come into school wearing non-uniform pyjamas/sleepwear on that day. Pupils will be learning about Children in Need during the week in assemblies and lessons.
A voluntary donation can be made to Children in Need directly through the school’s Parent Pay.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Mistry via the school office.
Kind Regards,
Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development
Letter to Year 7 - Coffee Afternoon - Meet the Therapy and Interventions Teams
5th November 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
Parent Coffee Afternoon – Therapy and Interventions Team
We would like to invite Year 7 parents to a coffee afternoon at school to help you understand how therapy and interventions are implemented at Meadow, as well as to address any questions you may have regarding EHCPs and interactions with the Local Authority.
Monday, 18th November 2024:
3.30pm – 5.00pm
If you would like to join us, please complete and return the attached reply-slip.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Coffee afternoon.
Yours sincerely,
Gillian Sapiano
Interim Clinical Lead, Highly Specialist Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
Letter to selected pupils - U14 Middlesex FA Tournament
5th November 2024
Dear Parents/ Careers,
U14’s Middlesex FA Tournament
Your child has been selected to attend the Football Event on Wednesday 6th November 2024.
The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for normal lunch arrangements.
On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
Letter to Whole School - FREE OPPORTUNITIES; From Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
21st October 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
FREE OPPORTUNITIES; From Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
In October half-term, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is continuing delivery of its AccessAbility project for young people aged 14-25yrs with a disability or who are Deaf/Hard or Hearing.
The half-term session will be held at Hounslow Urban Farm, Faggs Rd, Feltham, TW14 0LZ and will take place on Friday 1st November (10am – 2pm).
The meeting time will at 10am at the farm and the time to collect your child/young adult/student will be at 2pm at the farm.
The trip will consist of interactive activities at the farm, spending time with the animals, including Goats, Micropigs, Shetland Ponies, Alpacas and many others.
If your child requires 1-to-1 support, we would request that a parent/carer stays with them throughout the trip.
Please give us the overall number of spaces that you would like to book, i.e., Robert Ross + 1.
This trip is completely free of charge to all participants. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information or to book a space for your child/young adult/student, please contact Antonio Scicchitano: ascicchitano@brentfordfccst.com
We would love to see you there!
Kind regards,
Antonio Scicchitano (AccessAbility Project Coordinator)
Letter to selected pupils - U16 Middlesex FA Tournament
21st October 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
U16’s Middlesex FA Tournament
Your child has been chosen to attend the Football Event on Wednesday 23rd October. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
Letter to Whole School - Charity Cake Sale
14 October 2024
Dear Parent / Carer,
On Friday 25th October, the Sixth Form Committee will be holding their first fund raising event for their chosen charity, Young Minds. Young Minds is a remarkable organisation fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
The Sixth Form Committee will be raising money for Young Minds by holding a cake sale at break time. We need your support by donating cakes that the committee can sell to the school community. Not only will we raising money for an excellent charity, but it will also be a good opportunity for the committee to further develop key skills and gain experience in organizing an event.
Thank you in advance,
Kind Regards
Sixth Form Committee
Letter to Pathway 1 pupils - Halloween Sale
17 October 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
We are excited to be hosting a Halloween cake / sweet sale event in Pathway 1. This event will take place on Thursday 24th October. Students can bring money in on the day and their class will have an allocated time slot. Please find time slots below.
There will be games and a spooky sweet sale at the cost of 20p. Cakes will be 50p each. We will be providing ‘free from’ snacks for those with allergies.
Face painting will take place this year at the cost of £1 for a full face or 50p for half; this is, of course, optiona. If you would prefer your child to not have a face painting, please complete the attached slip.
Yours sincerely,
Miss Barham & Miss Leigh
Pathway 1 Support Coordinators
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Time Slot |
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IM |
9.30 |
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GW |
9.50 |
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MP |
10.10 |
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SS |
10.30 |
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KS |
11.30 |
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YA |
11.50 |
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JE |
12.10 |
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RS |
1.40 |
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MH |
2.00 |
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SM |
2.20 |
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Reply-Slip – Halloween Event – Face Painting – please return to Miss Barham / Miss Leigh
I would prefer for my child ________________________________ in class ________ not have a face painting.
Signed (Parent/Carer): _______________________________________________
Letter to Selected Pupils - Girls Open Aged Middlesex FA Tournament
14th October 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Girls open aged Middlesex FA Tournament
Your child has been chosen to attend the Football Event on Wednesday 16th October. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
Letter to selected pupils - Wealdstone FC Initiative
15th October 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
Wealdstone FC – Schools initiative opportunity
A link has been created with Wealdstone FC, a semi professional football club, who are based in Ruislip. They are a family friendly football club who play their football in the National League of English football.
As part of that link with the club, they are giving our pupils, along with their families, the opportunity to come along to one of their games for free. This would be an amazing opportunity for pupils who love football to go along to a live football match.
Details of the game are:
Wealdstone FC vs Rochdale
Saturday 16th November 2024
Kick off time is 3pm at Wealdstone FC – Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, HA4 6JQ.
Families can request up to 4 tickets. Please note pupils need to attend this event with their family members / friends. Please note Meadow High School staff are not leading or attending this event, Travel to and from the event is the responsibility of the family themselves.
If you are interested in attending this event, please complete the reply slip below and more information will be provided regarding tickets for the game.
Yours sincerely,
Mr G Millard
Letter to Northwood Road / Pathway 1 - Year 10-14
Residential Trip to Center Parcs 2025
Dear Parent/Carer,
I am writing to inform you we are pleased to be offering a residential trip opportunity to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire.
We have booked for Monday 12th May - Friday 16th May 2025. This trip is open to all students in year 10-14 inclusive in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The offer of places will be completed in the following priority order:
- To ensure single sex accommodation groupings.
- Key Stage 5 students who have not previously been.
- Key Stage 4 students who have not previously been.
- Students who can only access this trip, regardless of age due to a physical or medical need.
- Key Stage 5 students who have previously attended.
- Key Stage 4 students who have previously attended.
The trip will give pupils the opportunity to take part in life skills, cooking, team building and outdoor activities, such as swimming, walking, cycling and accessing an indoor climbing wall. There are comprehensive facilities available on site including a medical centre, shops, restaurants and cafes. This is a great opportunity for the young people to improve their confidence and independence and create some great memories.
The cost of the trip is estimated and likely to be in the region of £350 per student. This cost includes all transportation, accommodation, food, staffing and access to daily activities. We are able to subsidise this trip for those eligible for pupil premium (those who get free school meals in years 10 and 11) at a cost of £100. If you are not sure of your young person's status, please contact the class team or school office who will be happy to confirm.
Once expressions of interest have been received, we will contact those interested with an offer of a place or an indication of their position on the waiting list if applicable. At this point, a non-refundable deposit is required. Payment plans can be arranged to help spread the cost over the period leading up to the trip.
If you have any questions regarding this trip please do not hesitate to contact us on mparker@meadowhighschool.org or jevans@meadowhighschool.org or on 01895 443310.
Most parents have some anxieties, but we have worked previously to overcome personal care, food difficulties and students with very specific medical needs to ensure this trip can be inclusive to all. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to explore these barriers with us, so we can put appropriate measures in place to maintain the inclusive nature of our residential offer.
If you are interested, please complete the slip and return by Monday 21st October 2024.
Best wishes to you all,
Mr Matthew Parker Mrs Jennie Evans
Co trip lead Co trip lead
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Reply Slip - Residential trip to Center Parcs
I would like my child ____________________________________ (name) in class _________
to be considered for a place on the Centre Parcs residential trip.
Signed________________________________
Please return to Mr Parker or Mrs Evans no later than Monday 21st October.
Letter to selected pupils - PE (Bouldering)
1st October 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
PE for Leisure; Bouldering
To support your child’s PE for Leisure course, your child will be taking part in 3 bouldering sessions (7th, 14th and 21st October), with the aim for student’s to experience as many different sports as possible.
The event will be taking place between 11:25 – 12:45 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit and comfortable trainers.
As required by the external providers, please fill the consent forms attached before Friday 4th October.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
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REPLY SLIP: PE for Leisure; Bouldering – please return to Mr Anstee.
I am aware that my child ……………………………………….…………….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school
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I have attached medical documentation to help the school update their Risk Assessment |
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I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child ……………………………………………. |
My emergency contact details are ______________________________________
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I have attached the Parental Consent Form |
Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________
Attachment : PARENTAL CONSENT FORM - BOULDERING
Letter to selected pupils - U14 Middlesex FA Tournament
1st October 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
U14’s Middlesex FA Tournament
Your child has been chosen to attend the U14’s Football Event on Wednesday 2nd October. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
Letter - Sixth Form - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
In Food Technology this year, pupils will be building on their independent cooking skills. They will be taking part in theory as well as various practical lessons with the opportunity to learn new skills and further develop their confidence towards everyday cooking
If you wish for your child to take home the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for the practical lessons will be £10.00 for the term, via Parent Pay.
If you require assistance with your Parent Pay Account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter - Year 7 - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
In Food Technology in Year 7, the students will be focusing on health and safety while making bread based dishes. This term students will be making:
- Easy Pizza
- Bread and Butter Pudding
- Crunchy Hot Dogs
- Apple Charlotte
- Festival Project
Students also taste and evaluate a range of foods. We will also provide a suitable container for the food that they have made to be taken home in.
If you wish for your child to take the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for all practical lessons will be £7.50 using your Parent Pay account.
If you require any assistance with your Parent Pay account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P. Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter - Year 8 - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
In Food Technology in year 8, the students will be focusing on Fruit and Vegetables. This term we will be making:
- Puff Pastry Pizza
- Flapjacks
- Apple Crumble
- Stewed Fruit Crumble
- Festival Project
Students will also taste and evaluate a range of foods. We will also provide a suitable container for the food that they have made to be taken home in.
If you wish for your child to take the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for all practical lessons will be £7.50 using your Parent Pay account.
If you require any assistance with your Parent Pay account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P. Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter - Year 9 - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer
In Food Technology in Year 9 we will be focusing on cereals and cereal products. This term we will be making:
- Cheesy Pasta
- Spanish Rice
- Fruit Cobbler
- Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies
- Festival project
Students will also taste and evaluate a range of foods. We will also provide a suitable container for the food that they have made to be taken home in.
If you wish for your child to take the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for all practical lessons will be £7.50 using your Parent Pay account.
If you require any assistance with your Parent Pay account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P. Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter - Year 10 - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
For their Unit Award in Food Technology pupils will be focusing on 4-6 units of work, with a range of different cooked products. Pupils will be taking part in some theory lessons to further their understanding of Health and Safety in the kitchen, and practical lessons where they will be building up their confidence towards everyday cooking.
Pupils will also take part in sensory evaluations of various foods. If you wish for your child to take home the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for the practical and taste-testing lessons will be £10.00 for each Term, using your Parent Pay account.
If you require assistance with your Parent Pay account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P. Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter - Year 11 - Food Tech - Autumn Term
September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
For their Unit Award in Food Technology pupils will be focusing on 4-6 units of work, with a range of different cooked products. Pupils will be taking part in some theory lessons to further their understanding of Health and Safety in the kitchen and practical lessons where they will be building up their confidence towards everyday cooking.
Pupils will also take part in sensory evaluations of various foods. If you wish for your child to take home the products that he/she prepares, the amount required for the practical and taste-testing lessons will be £10.00 for each term, to be paid via Parent Pay.
If you require assistance with your Parent Pay account, please contact the school reception for support.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs P. Shukla
Food Technology Department
Letter to selected pupils - ten pin bowling
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Ten Pin Bowling Trip
Your child has been selected to attend a Ten Pin bowling trip on 01.10.2024. The event will be taking place between 09:00 – 14:00, so no extra travel arrangements need to be made.
Pupils will NOT be back for lunch, so please provide your child with a packed lunch; if your child is entitled to free school meals, lunch can be provided;; please indicate below.
On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
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REPLY SLIP: Ten Pin Bowling Trip; please return to Mr Anstee.
I am aware that my child ……………………………………….…………….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school
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My child has free school meals and would like a: tuna/cheese/egg sandwich (please circle). |
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I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child ……………………………………………. |
My emergency contact details are ______________________________________
Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________
Letter to Year 11 and Sixth Form - Provider Parent Coffee Morning
Important information
Provider/Parent Coffee Morning
On Thursday 24th October 2024 there will be a provider coffee morning in the main hall at Meadow High School.
This is an opportunity for parents/carers of students in years 11, 12, 13 and 14 to meet the local providers and help to make decisions concerning ‘moving on’.
The event will start in the main hall at 09.30am until 12.30pm.
Our dedicated SEN caseworker from the Local Authority will be attending to answer any questions you may have about funding.
Sue Bolger from DASH will also be attending to answer and assist in completing any forms (benefits etc.). As we only have a few hours, it may be necessary for you to leave your details with Sue so that she can call you back to make an appointment.
We will try to assist in any way that we can to ensure that your young person’s transition is completed smoothly.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards
Sue Stock
01895 443310 (ext 244)
07841021772
Letter to Whole School - Meet the Tutor Evening
17th September 2024
Meet the Tutor Evening
Thursday 3rd October 2024
4-7pm
Dear Parent/Carer,
We would like to invite you to meet your child’s form tutor on Thursday 3rd October 2024.
This will be an opportunity to exchange information and see the tutor group environment. This time is only an opportunity to meet the Form Tutor, not other teachers.
A google form will be sent by email this week, please look out for it and reply on the google form to indicate your first, second and third time preference for meet to the tutor meetings.
However, if you have no access to the internet please complete the attached reply slip and return this to your child’s form tutor no later than Monday 30th September 2024.
Your child’s form tutor will confirm the time of your appointment.
In addition, Mrs. Rigby will be holding three face-to-face information sessions at our Meet the Tutor evening on Thursday 3rd October. These will be at 4.15pm, 5.15pm and 6.15pm. If your child is in Pathway 1, please make every effort to attend a session so that you have the most up-to-date information. There is no need to book a space, simply turn up! This will be held in the main hall.
Yours sincerely,
Miss Taylor Miss Willis
Deputy Headteacher (Royal Lane) Deputy Headteacher (Northwood Road)
Reply Slip:
Meet the Tutor Evening
Thursday 3rd October 2024
4-7pm
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Childs Name: ____________________________ Class: _________
Signed ______________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Please return to form tutor
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Form Tutor to complete and return to Parent/Carer
MEET THE TUTOR EVENING: THURSDAY 3rd October 2024
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TIME
Name:
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Letter to Whole School - Wear Red Day
Wear Red Day
Dear Parents/Carers
On Friday 18th October 2024, as a School we are going to take part in an event organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), called “Wear Red Day”.
SRtRC is the UK’s largest anti-racism educational charity, and you can find out some more information about the organisation at https://www.theredcard.org
At School, pupils and staff are being asked to wear something red in support of being a proud anti-racist, in order to dismantle racism in society . It can be wearing lots of red clothes, or as simple as wearing red socks.
In the run up to Wear Red Day, we will be talking to the pupils about the charity and why it was first introduced and how they can challenge racism.
If you would like to donate £1 to the organisation using the following method:
By Text:
Text ‘RED’ to 70470 to give£1, ‘RED5’ to give £5, ‘RED10’to give £10 etc. (texts cost gift value + std msg rate)
Yours sincerely,
M Newman & C Sojka
Letter to Class SM - Swimming
19th September 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of PE lessons, pupils in Class SM will be having swimming lessons starting on 26th September 2024 until 19th December 2024. Pupils will travel by minibus to Windsor Leisure Centre and be taught by qualified swim instructors. Members of the staff from the class team will also be in the water to support.
Swimming lessons will take place every Thursday. Pupils will require a suitable swimming costume/shorts, a towel and any other personal preferences when swimming such as googles. I also suggest sending in an extra snack and drink as swimming can make you hungry.
Yours sincerely,
Faye Bonnar
Assistant Head Teacher Pathway 1
Letter re Swimming Lessons for Year 9
18th September 2024
Dear Parents / Carers,
Re: Swimming Lessons for year 9 students
This summer term your child will be having swimming lessons on a Tuesday, period 4 and 5, instead of PE, so will not need their PE kit, but will need their swimming kit. These lessons take place off site and students will be taken there via school minibus.
They will need to bring:
- Swimming trunks / costume (no bikinis)
- A towel
- Goggles if required
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr Szabo
(Swim Teacher)
Letter to selected pupils - Xtend Pantathlon
16th September 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
XTend, Panathlon Tournament
Your child has been chosen to attend the Panathlon Event on Thursday 19th September. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day, your child should come into school in their PE kit.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
REPLY SLIP: XTend, Panathlon Tournament – please return to Mr Anstee.
I am aware that my child ……………………………………….…………….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school
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I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child ……………………………………………. |
My emergency contact details are ______________________________________
Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________
Letter to selected pupils - Year 11 Sports Leaders Induction Day
16th September 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Year 11 Sports Leaders; Introduction Day
To support your child’s Sports Leaders course, your child will be assisting with a coaching session on
Monday 23rd September. The event will be taking place between 09:00 – 12:30 so no extra travelarrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day your child should come into school in their PE kit and ‘Sports Leader’ jumper.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
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REPLY SLIP: Year 11 Sports Leaders; Introduction Day – please return to Mr Anstee.
I am aware that my child ……………………………………….…………….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school
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I have attached medical documentation to help the school update their Risk Assessment |
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I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child ……………………………………………. |
My emergency contact details are ______________________________________
Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________
Letter to selected pupils - Dance Kit
12 September 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
Dance Lessons
Your child is taking Dance this term as part of the Performing Arts carousal. It will be every Monday.
For this lesson, they will require a dance kit they will need to bring each week to take part.
We would suggest suitable clothing would be their PE kit or similar such as:
- Jogging bottoms or leggings
- T-shirt (plain)
- Trainers
- Water bottle
Students will have time to change in and out of their kit within lessons.
Thank you for your support,
Yours sincerely,
Miss Kalia
Dance Lead
Letter to selected Pathway 1 pupils -Duke of Edinburgh Award Swimming Lessons
12 September 2024
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of the Duke of the Edinburgh Award, we have a group of pupils who have the opportunity to attend swimming sessions at Chalfont Leisure Centre. This will occur each Friday starting from 20th September 2024. Pupils will travel via school minibus. Lessons will be taught by a qualified swim teacher from the centre. Pupils will require a suitable swimming costume/shorts, a towel and any other personal preferences when swimming such as googles.
Yours sincerely,
Jennie Evans
Class Teacher Pathway 1
Letter to selected pupils - U16 FA Tournament
11th September 2024
Dear Parents/ Carers,
U16’s Middlesex FA Tournament
Your child has been chosen to attend the U16’s Football Event on Wednesday 25th September. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Kind regards,
Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead
Letter to Whole School - Attendance
Thursday 5th September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to the start of the 2024-25 school year! I hope that you and your families have had a restful summer break. I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Attendance Officer at Meadow High School, I look forward to meeting with many of you over the next academic year and am thrilled to be working at this wonderful school.
I wanted to make you aware of some important attendance changes that have been imposed by the local authority. A new National Framework for Penalty Notices for school absence, including unauthorised holiday absence, is being introduced following changes to the law. These new Government regulations will come into effect from August 2024, and we wanted to bring this to your attention, as it will affect when penalty notices are issued in Hillingdon. I have attached the changes and a FAQ sheet for your reference.
You play a vital role in your child’s success at school. The first step to achievement is establishing excellent school attendance habits. As the Attendance Officer, I will promote daily attendance through incentives, awards, parent/carer education etc. I will be sharing attendance information with our school community throughout the year.
It is important that your child is present at school every day and on time. Here are some suggestions to establish positive attendance habits:
- Create morning and evening routines
- Where possible, schedule appointments during non-school hours
- Post school calendars and schedules in a visible place
- Help your child develop a positive attitude toward school by encouraging him/her to participate in school activities
- Communicate with myself and your child’s teachers on a regular basis
Regular attendance helps pupils to feel part of the school community and enables them to develop good relationships with their peers and other members of the school community. This can have a positive impact on their wellbeing and help them to feel more settled in school.
I appreciate your support in ensuring your child comes to school consistently. I am here to work with you in achieving this goal and understand that each family’s situation is unique.
I am excited to be part of the team at Meadow High School and look forward our collaborative journey ahead. If there is anything I can do to support your or your child, please feel free to contact me: tkelliher@meadhowhighschool.org or by calling the school office on 01895 443310.
Yours sincerely,
Toni Kelliher
Attendance Officer
Meadow High School
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Dear Parents and Carers
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE LAW REGARDING PENALTY NOTICES FOR
UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
A new National Framework for Penalty Notices for school absence, including unauthorised holiday absence, is being introduced following changes to the law. These new Government regulations will come into effect from 19 August 2024, and we wanted to bring this to your attention now, as it will affect when penalty notices are issued in Hillingdon.
What are the changes?
- There will be a new national threshold of 10 unauthorised sessions for any reason (equivalent to 5 school days) within a rolling 10 school week period for when a penalty notice must be considered.
- The new rules mean you will no longer be able to take your child out of school for one week’s holiday without a penalty notice being issued.
- There will be an increase in the penalty fine from £60 to £80 if paid in 21 days. If the fine is not paid by the first 21 days, it will rise to £160 if paid within 28 days of being issued.
- If a second penalty fine is issued to the same parent for the same child within a 3-year rolling period, the fine will automatically rise to £160 with no option to pay the lower rate of £80.
- If a parent then commits a third offence in a 3-year rolling period, the local authority will need to consider other enforcement options available to them.
Please see FAQs below with more information about how the new rules may affect you.
We would like to thank parents and carers for their support in making sure that children do not miss any valuable learning time.
Yours sincerely,
Hillingdon Attendance Support Team, Hillingdon Council
FAQs
If I have been issued with a penalty notice before 19h August 2024, will this be counted if I am issued with another penalty notice from September onwards?
No, the new limits come into effect from 19 August 2024.
If I have already booked a holiday for next year, could I receive a penalty fine at the new higher rate?
Yes, if the absence has not been authorised by the Head Teacher of your child’s school. Remember, only a Head Teacher can agree whether an absence can be authorised in exceptional circumstances.
Who can be issued with a penalty notice?
- Each parent can receive a fine for each child who has had unauthorised absence from school.
- In education law, anyone who lives with a child and who has day-to-day care of the child is also considered to be a parent whether they are the biological parent or not. For example, this will include stepparents and partners.
Do the new rules only apply to holidays during term time?
No, it applies to all unauthorised absence from school including holidays. Unauthorised absence includes other absence that has not been agreed such as truancy, arriving late after the register has closed and failing to provide reasons for absence.
How do I request for my child to have leave granted during term time?
You must submit an Absence Request form at least 20 days before the proposed absence. It will be for your child’s Head Teacher to make a decision as to whether there are exceptional circumstances that will allow them to grant the time off. Do not assume that the absence will be granted until you have received confirmation from the school.
Do the 10 sessions of unauthorised absence have to be taken all at the same time before a penalty fine is issued?
No, a penalty fine can be issued for any combination of absences over a 10-week rolling period. They can be consecutive or non-consecutive and can span over two terms.
What happens if I am issued with a penalty fine and I don’t pay it?
Unauthorised absence from school is an offence under s444 of the Education Act 1996. A penalty fine is an opportunity for you to settle out of court. If you don’t take this opportunity, you can be prosecuted for the offence of failing to ensure your child’s regular attendance.
What should I do if I am worried about my child’s attendance?
In the first instance you should contact your child’s school and ask for advice on how they can support you to improve the situation.
Letter from end July - School Meal price rises
24th July 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
I am writing to advise you that there will be an increase in the price of school meals starting from the start of the Autumn Term 2024.
The school has not made any increase to the price of a school meal for several years. However, with the cost of food purchases being so high now, the school is unable to sustain this anymore.
The cost of a meal will increase to £2.50p in September 2024. There will then be a further increase to £2.65p in January 2025.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs. S Bean
School Business Manager
Letter to Pathway 1 Pupils - Reading in Pathway 1
4th September 2024
Dear Parents and Carers,
Re: Reading in Pathway 1
Reading is a skill we continue to develop throughout our lives, but starting this process as early as possible has significant benefits for our continued success as readers. This is why, as parents and carers, you play a vital role in supporting your child in becoming a fluent reader who is confidently able to apply their reading skills across all areas of their lives.
The teaching of reading and reading comprehension within the classroom is only part of a child's learning, and the value that is given to reading at home is equally important. Research suggests that children who read regularly outside of school perform significantly better in school assessments and so your support at home is essential in ensuring that your child makes the progress they are capable of. You can help your child to achieve their full potential by listening to them read daily (for about 15 minutes), reading regular bedtime stories and by encouraging them to enjoy reading and sharing books together. Reading widely through all of these approaches will help develop your child’s vocabulary, which in turn will make them more confident when reading more challenging books.
Giving your child a choice over what they read is an important factor in boosting their enthusiasm for reading and children are more likely to be interested in books they have selected for themselves. Your local library is an incredibly useful resource in providing regular reading material for your child and best of all – it’s free!
In addition, they will come home with appropriately phased books, from our reading program ‘Little Wandle’ that they should be able to read with 80% fluency independently and their own choice of library book, to read together. To help us track how much reading your child is doing at home, it is important that you sign their reading record every time you have listened to them read, along with a brief comment. Your support with reading at home is essential and only by working together can we ensure your child achieves their potential as a reader. If you require any further guidance regarding reading, please ask your child’s class teacher. Thank you for your continued support and happy reading!
Pupils who are reading at both home and school are working towards rewards, including house points, book prizes, in school experiences and some exceptional pupils who have achieved significantly may be awarded trips to exciting literacy based locations such as the Roald Dahl Museum, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed chocolate making classes or to Harry Potter World. Further details will be sent at the end of the Autumn Term to pupils who are eligible to have achieved an award.
Mr Parker, our ReadingLlead, will arrange a parent session in the Autumn Term and a letter will follow with dates shortly.
Kind Regards,
Amy Willis Matthew Parker
Deputy Head Teacher Lead Teacher for Reading
Meadow High School- Pathway 1 Meadow High School - Pathway1
Sixth Form (Year 12. 13 and 14) - Sixth Form Contract
(Royal Lane)
September 2024
Dear Student/Parents/Carers,
Congratulations and welcome to Meadow High School Sixth form. I hope you are looking forward to the challenges and opportunities you will have while in Key Stage 5. Please find enclosed a contract for you to sign which indicates our expectations of a student in the Sixth form.
May I also take this opportunity to remind you of the conduct and dress code expected of 6th form students. Whilst you are not required to wear a school uniform, we would ask you to remember that you are representing the school. The dress of students should reflect that and be modest and tidy and include the following:
- Any colour shoes, boots or trainers
- Trousers including black jeans
- Shirt/Blouse with collar
- Plain t-shirt or with an appropriate logo
- Active wear or matching tracksuit, including black leggings
- Jumper, cardigan or blazer
- Skirts and Dresses (not short or low cut)
- Jewelry should be kept to a minimum
The following items are not acceptable in the Sixth Form:-
- Denim Jeans (other than black)
- Nails may be polished but must be no longer than 5mm
- Hats, caps and hoods must be removed when in the school buildings - no hoodies are permitted
- High heels are not permitted
If you fail to dress in the appropriate way we will try to provide the appropriate clothing or you may be asked to go home and change to clothes that we expect from students in the Sixth Form. If there is a problem with this please let your Form Tutor know.
On occasions, all members of the 6th Form will also be expected to raise their standard of dress to an “interview” level, such as wearing a tie, blouse, dress, skirt or other smart clothes.
Conduct:
In addition, all students are expected to be adequately equipped with stationery and other necessary resources at all times, and demonstrate maturity and respect for others. We have an extremely diverse community and are proud of our tolerance and acceptance towards others' differences and similarities.
If staff can be of any further assistance to you or your parents/carers as you settle into the Sixth Form, please do not hesitate to speak to one of us, or to contact us by telephone or letter to make an appointment. Your child’s form tutor should always be the first point of contact.
Mobile Phones
If students prove trustworthy and make sensible decisions, they may be able to use their phone at break and lunchtime to listen to music only. Social media, including facetime and whatsapp are strictly forbidden. With teachers' agreement, some students are able to use their phones for regulation purposes but these must remain in their pockets, not on the desk. Failure to comply will result in your phone being confiscated. Please note that year 12s will not be given access to their phones for at least the first half term and this decision will be agreed with the form tutor.
Lunch time privilege
In 6th Form, students are given the option of going out to the shops at lunchtime for 25 minutes. If they are not having school lunch they may have longer but they must be back in school for registration at 1.30. Please note that students will need to cross Royal Lane if they go to the shops. This privilege obviously depends on their behaviour and attitude within school and outside. If there is a problem, in school or outside, it may be necessary to withdraw this privilege. Please note that year 12s won’t be going out for at least the first half term.
Lockers
We have new lockers available for your son / daughter’s use while they are in the 6th Form. They will need to bring into school a deposit of £5.00, which will be repaid when they leave school, on the return of the key. Should the key be lost, we will use the deposit to have a new one cut.
Local visits
From time to time your child will be given the opportunity to participate in local excursions for routine sporting fixtures, environmental studies, library, bowling, restaurant and shop visits etc. Students will be expected to take part in planning of the trip e.g. planning routes, making bookings etc to improve their independence skills. This is risk assessed and students will be accompanied by staff members. As part of the Vocational Pathways and Work Experience Opportunities, students may be required to attend some activities off site, which will be risk assessed and supervised by staff members.
Leavers:
Please note that all school leavers will finish school on Friday 27th June 2025 following a leavers assembly.
Please complete and return the following forms attached.
Kind Regards,
Mrs Fabisch
Assistant Head Teacher for 6th Form
Meadow High School
Royal Lane UB8 3QU
07851 254258
01895 443310
MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
6th FORM CONTRACT
Membership of the Sixth Form Community at Meadow High School requires a mature and serious approach. My aim in being a member of the Sixth Form is to expand my educational experiences and gain deeper independence so I am better prepared for “Life beyond Meadow”. Therefore I agree to the following contract:
- Respect myself, my friends and staff members
- Maintain rules of the school
- Set an example to the lower school
- Communicate with my teachers and TA’s if I have any concerns
- Arrive on time to school, lessons & tutor sessions
- Stick to the uniform policy
- Use your regulation strategies to manage my behaviour
- Make a contribution to the school community by becoming involved in community service activities eg buddies, prefects, head students
- Take part in voluntary work as part of Vocational Pathways & Work Experience
- Use this wonderful opportunity to develop greater independence skills that you will need for “Life beyond Meadow”
I realise that failure to fulfill the above conditions will have serious consequences, and may result in my being asked to leave the Sixth Form community of Meadow High School.
Student’s name: ___________________________________ Signature: __________________
Parent’s / Carer’s signature: _______________________________
Form Tutor/Teacher’s signature: ____________________________
Head of 6th Form’s signature: ______________________________
6th Form Reply Slips
Student’s Name: ________________________________________ Form: _______________
I confirm that I have received the letter regarding the dress code and agree for my child to wear the appropriate standard of dress. I agree to my child wearing alternative clothing provided by 6th Form if deemed appropriate.
Signed _________________________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Signed _________________________________________ (Student)
Lunchtime privilege
I agree to my child going out at lunchtime
I do not agree to my child going out at lunchtime
Signed __________________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Signed __________________________________ (Student)
Phone privilege
I confirm that I have read the rules of phone usage at school and give permission for my child’s phone to be confiscated if they engage in inappropriate phone use as stated above
Signed __________________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Signed __________________________________ (Student)
6th form Lockers
I would like a locker to be provided and enclose a deposit of £5.00
(I understand that this will only be repaid when the key is returned to the school)
Signed ___________________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Signed ___________________________________ (Student)
Local visits
I agree that my child may take part in any short visits to local venues which may be arranged during their time at the school and that they will behave appropriately when representing the school.
Signed ___________________________________ (Parent / Carer)
Signed ___________________________________ (Student)
6th Form Reply Slips
Student’s Name: ____________________________________ Form: ___________________
In order to update school records, please complete the details below:
Telephone number: ____________________________________ (home)
Telephone number: ____________________________________ (mobile)
Telephone number: ____________________________________ (work) (please state hours of work)
Telephone number: ____________________________________ (student mobile)
In order to update school records, please complete the details below:
Please mention any medication that your child is currently taking, including OTC medication:
Please mention any medical conditions that your child has: