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Weekly Bulletin - Issue2 - Friday 16 September 2022

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Issue 2 - Friday 16 September 2022

URGENT NOTICE

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2022


A NATIONAL BANK HOLIDAY HAS BEEN  DESIGNATED FOR THE FUNERAL OF
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS QUEEN ELIZABETH II.

(Please see the letter below from Mrs Rigby with further details)

Dear Families

I am writing to inform you that Meadow High School will be closed on Monday 19th  September 2022, the date of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth State Funeral, as this has been declared a national bank holiday for this year. This means that the school will not be open and no pupils or staff will attend that day. 

The purpose of this bank holiday is to allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.

We are supporting pupils by running special assemblies and will prepare them for the change to routine. If you feel that your child needs additional support, please contact their Form Team.

Please note that school will reopen to all students as normal on Tuesday 20th September 2022.

Yours sincerely 

Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher

Dear Families

Firstly, I would like to praise all our pupils who have responded very sensibly and maturely whilst we have been in this national period of mourning. Class teams have been supporting pupils to understand what is happening following the death of the Queen and, where this has triggered sad thoughts and memories of personal loss, the pupils have been supported to manage their feelings and emotions.

Our whole school assembly this week looked at the life of Queen Elizabeth, her childhood, hobbies and interests, her family and significant events during her reign. We also learned more about King Charles and the events that will be happening over the next few days and months.

Pupils have now completed their first week on timetable and I have been particularly impressed at how well all our new pupils have settled into school. Last week, pupils were tutor based to support this settling in period, and we have found it to be extremely effective.  Additionally, pupils build better relationships with new classmates and reconnect with those they haven't seen for 5 weeks, they learn their new timetable and class locations and issues are sorted out in a stress-free way prior to the curriculum starting. The week also ensures that Form Teams get to know their group really well and helps them write pupils Personalised Learning Intention Maps - PLIMS. 

I hope you found your child settled well. If you do have any feedback or concerns, please contact your child's Form Tutor.

May I wish you all a very good weekend and we will see all pupils again on Tuesday 20th after the bank holiday.

Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher

Opening Ceremony 

We are not inviting parents to the opening ceremony due to number restrictions and parking, but invite you to one of our tours (see dates and how to book in this bulletin).

- SAVE THE DATE -
FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2022

Parent / Carer
Welcome Coffee Morning

We are holding a coffee morning for all parents and carers on 30th September, anytime from 0900-0930am until 11am.  It's an opportunity for parents and carers to meet each other and get to know a bit more about the school.

All parents & carers welcome !

There is also a school tour at 12.15 pm on the same day - if you would like to book a place on the tour please contact School Reception.

Kathleen Bentley - Welfare Lead

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Attendance News

CLASS ATTENDANCE WINNER!
Week commencing: 5/9/2022
MP, 7NC, 8AG, ………100%

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MP, 7NC and 8AG on 100% attendance!!!!!!!

At the end of each term, pupils with exceptional attendance with be acknowledged and rewarded. 

Pupils with a high percentage attendance will be rewarded at the end of the school year.

Consideration will be given to medical appointment absences/conditions.  

Let's make this year the best yet for attendance!!!!!

Kathleen Bentley - Welfare Lead

Welfare News

MEDICAL

Alison, our Welfare Officer, has been in touch with parents whose child’s medication is soon to expire.  Can I ask that all requested medication is brought in promptly.    If you are having difficulty getting hold of medication, please let us know as our School Nurse can support with this. 

DATES FOR DIARY

30th September 2022 – Whole school dental check-up.  Consent forms have been sent out.  If you require a spare form, please contact Alison or Reception.

5th October 2022 -  Year 9 Vaccine Boosters.  Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV - teenage booster)

17th October 2022 -  Year 7 – Year 13 Whole school nasal school vaccine.  Information and Consent forms to follow shorty

SCHOOL UNIFORM BANK

The Salvation Army in Uxbridge offers a school uniform bank which enables them to help local families who may be struggling.  They are happy to receive donations with specific logos or general school uniform items for their stock. 

Parents can donate uniform to school or directly to The Salvation Army 16b Cowley Road, Uxbridge UB8 2LT, Monday to Friday 10am-2pm.

Parents are also able to access the uniform bank should they need to at the above address and times. 

Please do not hesitate to contact any member
of the Welfare Team if you need support in any
medical or attendance matters.

Kathleen Bentley - Welfare Lead
Alison Wallington - Welfare Officer
Peter Heffernan - Welfare Admin Officer

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TOURS OF OUR NEW SCHOOL 

Past pupils, families and staff are invited to book onto one of our school tours on the following dates.

Friday 30th September 2022    Friday 27th January 2023       Friday 28th April 2023

Friday 21st October 2022          Friday 24th February 2023    Friday 26th May 2023

Friday 25th November 2022     Friday 24th March 2023         Friday 30th June 2023

Friday 9th December 2022                                                           Friday 14th July 2023

Gather from 12.00pm, tour starts promptly at 12.15pm. Tour finishes promptly by 1.45pm.

If you would like to come to one of the tours you must book your place(s) prior to attending, as there is a limit on numbers.  Please call School Reception to check availability and book (01895 443310).

This Week on
Meadow Twitter

 https://twitter.com/MeadowHighSch

 

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Calendar, Lunches and Letters Home

Friday 16 September 2022

 

Jeans for Genes Day (charity)
More information will follow 

Monday 19 September 2022

 

NATIONAL BANK HOLIDAY
School is CLOSED

The Funeral of HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday 22 September 2022

Official Opening Ceremony

Friday 23 September 2022

Individual Pupil Photographs

Friday 30 September 2022

 

School Tour
12.15pm - 1.45pm
Please contact Reception to book your place

3-7 October 2022

Black History Month - Arts & Music

Wednesday 5 October 2022

Year 9 Vaccine Boosters. 
 

Thursday 6 October 2022

Meet the Tutor Evening

Monday 17 October 2022
Whole School Nasal Vaccine

Friday 21 October 2022

 

School Tour
12.15pm - 1.45pm
Please contact Reception to book your place

Friday 21 October 2022

Halloween Sale

Monday 24 October -
Friday 28 October 2022

HALF TERM

Week Commencing
7 November 2022

Poppy Appeal

 

Friday 11 November 2022

Annual Review Day
SCHOOL IS CLOSED TO PUPILS

Friday 18 November 2022

 

Children in Need Day (charity)
More information will follow.

Thursday 24 November 2022

Celebration of Achievement Evening
Invitation only

Friday 25 November 2022

School Tour
12.15pm - 1.45pm
Please contact Reception to book your place

Week Commencing
12 December 2022

Christmas Grotto

 

Friday 9 December 2022

 

School Tour
12.15pm - 1.45pm
Please contact Reception to book your place

Friday 16 December 2022

Big Breakfast

Last Day of Term - school finishes at 2pm

To view the school calendar visit the website
NEWS/CALENDAR

Here is the latest full list of 
Term Dates for School Year - 2022/2023 

SCHOOL LUNCHES

Week - Tuesday 20 September - Friday 23 September 2022

Week 3

The Menu is below and can also be found on the School Website.    Visit  PARENTS/SCHOOL MEALS AND LUNCH MENU / LUNCH MENU

After October Half Term the menu will change.

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Here is a printable version of the menu:  PDF  Spring / Summer Menu 2022

LETTERS HOME THIS WEEK:

Letter to Pathway 1 Pupils - Panto

 

 

Keeping Pupils Safe Online

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News & Events in the Community

Are you an autistic adult or parent/carer of an autistic person in Hillingdon who wants to have your voice heard at the local Hillingdon Council Autism Board?

Please consider becoming a member of the Expert Reference Group.

The ERG feeds into the Hillingdon's APB (Autism Partnership Board) which oversees the provision and implementation of autism-related services across the borough. The ERG holds regular meetings which will allow you to have the opportunity to bring your experience to highlight the areas of need, discuss possible solutions and help to organise the delivery of public services for autistic people.

If you are interested, please find the link to the ERG's application form below:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=n5bo4pzgg0qjCYtfbD7GdyPIqkqfPVpHnu23gyEjwflUNUgwM1RaSUNFUEVVUjJZSE1MMUdHQlVLMS4u

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Job Vacancies

All vacancies at Meadow High School are advertised on the Crinklerecruitment.com website.

Please use the links provided to view and / or apply for job vacancies.

CVs are not accepted.

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KITCHEN ASSISTANT

JOB REFERENCE: CJ2566
Advert Posted On: 07/09/2022

Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 30/09/2022
Closing time: 11:59 AM

We require a Kitchen Assistant to join our existing catering team, working in our new school building

Salary information: Scale 1, point 1; £4,935 per annum

Work pattern: 10 hours per week (12 – 2pm) Monday to Friday; Term time only, 38 weeks per year

Start date: ASAP

For more information and to apply click here.

FINANCE OFFICER

JOB REFERENCE: CJ2567
Advert Posted On: 06/09/2022

Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 30/09/2022
Closing time: 11:59 AM

Salary information: Scale 5; £23,662 - £24,964 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week, start and finish times can be flexible

Work pattern: Term Time only + training days and an additional three weeks during the school holidays (42 weeks)

Start Date: ASAP

For more information and to apply please click here.

HAIRDRESSING INSTRUCTOR

JOB REFERENCE: CJ2609
Advert Posted On: 13/09/2022

Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 19/09/2022
Closing time: 11:59 AM

We require 1 Hairdressing Instructor to work with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties for a fixed term contract, starting immediately and finishing the end of term July 2023. 

For more information and to apply click here

School Website:   www.meadowhighschool.org

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MeadowHighSch

Youtube:  meadowhighschoolhello

Email:  meadow@meadowhighschool.org

Reporting Pupil Absence  attendance@meadowhighschool,org

Telephone:  01895 443310