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Issue 23 - Friday 10 March 2023

Dear Families

This week we have explored International Women's Day in assemblies. This provided a great opportunity to talk about protected characteristics again, especially gender. We looked at equality: what it means, what it looks like and what inequality looks like. Pupils took part in a hands up quiz which helped them learn about where gender inequality still exists. I think we were all shocked to learn that there are 18 countries in the world where husbands can legally stop their wife from working and, worryingly, statistics still show that girls across the world are still far less likely to attend school than boys which impacts on their life and employment choices. I was very pleased that some pupils in my assembly were able to tell me about the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child number 28 'I have the right to an education'.

I think the words of Malala Yousafzai are inspiring and capture what we are teaching to pupils perfectly, "we cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"

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We feel that our focus on children's rights is having a positive impact with pupils and staff. If you would like to learn more about this please see the poster below or visit https://www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/un-convention-child-rights/ or https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/

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Once again, we are preparing for planned strike action by the NEU teachers union on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March. Our arrangements have not changed, except for those pupils who are attending our residential trip to Devon next week. You will receive a questionnaire on Monday where you can identify if you are able to make safe alternative arrangements for your child or whether you need a place for them in school on these days. Should the Government and Unions come to an agreement prior to next Wednesday we will send out communications to let you know if school is open as normal.

I wish you all a warm and dry weekend!

Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher

PRIME DRINKS

Please can we request that pupils do not bring Prime drinks to school. They are a fashionable drink, but are not allowed in school for a number of reasons.

Thank you.

Coming up next week .......

Comic Relief Non-Uniform Day

Friday 17th March 2023

Dear Parent/Carer,

On Friday, 17th March we will be having a non-uniform day and are asking students to wear something red.

Students and staff will be taking part in activities to raise awareness for the charity, and we will be holding a fun assembly.

We will also be organising a cake sale. Students who would like to buy cakes should bring in a small amount of money on the day. If you would like to donate some cakes, please bring to reception.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Miss Taylor
Head of 6th Form

Coming up soon ......

Tuesday 21 March 2023

World Downs Syndrome Day
Lots of Socks Campaign

We will be celebrating ‘World Down Syndrome Day’ on Tuesday 21st March 2023 by taking part in the Lots of Socks Campaign.

All you need to do is choose some socks that are going to be noticed - they might be mismatched or your craziest and most colourful socks!

This is NOT a non-uniform day, so please send your child in their full school uniform, showing off their fun socks!

https://lotsofsocks.worlddownsyndromeday.org/

Please follow the link above if you would like to learn more about this campaign raising awareness for Down Syndrome.

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This Week on
Meadow Twitter

https://twitter.com/MeadowHighSch

Our Meadow High School Twitter account is updated regularly with news, photos and information.

Rights Respecting Week
World Book Day Week
Class SM look at important buildings

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Calendar, Lunches and Letters Home

Monday 13 March 2023 - Friday 17 March 2023	Residential Trip to Devon
Wednesday 15 March - Thursday 16 March 2023	Strike Action Days Please respond to the email/questionnaire being sent on Monday to identify if you are able to make safe alternative arrangements for your child or whether you need a place for them in school on these days
Friday 17 March 2023	Comic Relief Day (Charity Event) Non-uniform day in school - wear RED. Cake sale - bring some change! If you would like to donate cakes, please bring them to Reception.
Tuesday 21 March 2023	World Downs Syndrome Awareness Day Lots of Socks Day ! Wear your crazy and colourful socks to school. This is NOT a non-uniform day, so please send your child in their full school uniform, showing off their fun socks!
Friday 24 March 2023	New School Tour Parents, Families and ex pupils are welcome to join us for a look round the new buildings. Meet at 12.00 for 12.15 start
Week Commencing 27 March 2023	Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 31 March 2023	Last Day of Term - School finishes at 2pm
1 April 2023 - 16 April 2023	Easter School Holiday
Monday 17 April 2023	Back to school - 9am start