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Weekly Bulletin - Issue 39 - Friday 19 July 2024

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Issue 39 - Friday 19 July 2024

 
Dear Families
 
As I reflect on this academic year, here are some of the highlights and successes I would like to share with you:
  1. We have less pupils with severe persistent absences, and we are working with all families to increase attendance for all pupils. Our current whole school average is 86.2%. Please support us to get this to our goal of 92% for next year!
     
  2. There is a pleasing increase in the number of pupils with 100% attendance for at least one term, with Autumn 2023 at 14, Spring 2024 at 42 and Summer 2024 at 14. Thank you to all of you and your families.  Lets all work together to increase the number of pupils achieving this and the number of 100% attendance prizes we give out at the end of each term!  NB. We will be introducing rewards next year for pupils who achieve 95% and 100% for a whole year. 
     
  3. There has been a significant decrease in the number of suspensions. Thank you to all the pupils, families and staff who have worked so hard together to support our young people to co-regulate or self-regulate their behaviour.
     
  4. Pupils are engaging more closely with their PLIM targets and making more steps of progress towards their EHCP outcomes.
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  5. We have successfully changed over to our new phonics programs and pupils are engaging well with these and showing improvements in their reading skills. 
     
  6. We now have our first EVER cohort of 13 pupils working towards their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
     
  7. Several successful residential trips took place to Germany, Devon, Centre Parcs, Paccar and we had our first school sleepover. 
     
  8. We have introduced new accreditation for Food Technology and Computing.
     
  9. We held more parent engagement sessions and coffee mornings and are planning even more for next year.
     
  10. Thanks to Mr Anstee and other staff for providing a huge amount of lunchtime clubs and expanding our after-school club opportunities.
     
  11. The range of enrichment activities on a Friday afternoon has been increased and more pupils received their first or second choice of activity each term. 
     
  12. We have had lots of pupils volunteering to perform in whole school assemblies. 
     
  13. Our second Flair, anti-racism survey showed that the work we have undertaken over the past two years is having the desired impact. BUT like always, we can do more and better, so please look out for the ongoing work we will be continuing with next year.
I hope you agree with me that all of these should be celebrated.
 
Thank you to all our wonderful families, pupils and staff for making the school community a great place to learn, grow, develop and work. 
 
Very best wishes for a sunny weekend!
 
Kind regards

Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher

Local Safeguarding Concern

We have been made aware by the local safeguarding team that there has been an adult male posing as a child on Snapchat. He has been wearing a school uniform and contacting girls via the App. Currently, the age of the girls being contacted are 13-14 years old. 

Police are aware and through evidence, he is known to be meeting with girls and buying them gifts, food, vapes and providing them with Uber credit to travel around. There have also been allegations of sexual assault. 

We are asking parents, carers and families to be vigilant in terms of any conversations you have heard or hear in the future that are of concern or any disclosures of this nature. If you have any concerns of this nature, please contact the Police and / or the Stronger Families Hub. 

If you are at all worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you or your child online please follow this link for support and guidance CEOP Safety Centre.

Kind regards


Jenny Rigby
Head Teacher
Designated Safeguarding Lead

REMINDER

Last day of term
is Wednesday 24 July 2024

School finishes at 2pm

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Prom 2024 

Year 11 and Sixth Form Pupils enjoyed their Prom last week.   There are lots more photos now on the website.     Our School / Gallery / Prom July 2024

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Sixth Form Drama Performance

The 6th form Drama class performed their own script this week.

They created a sequel to the movie 'Stardust' and developed their characters' storylines whilst working on their voice work. The cast ensured they remembered their own lines and worked well as part of a team.

Great work!

Miss Kalia

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Class 10LD Bowling Trip

On Thursday 11 July, 10LD went bowling and Pizza Hut courtesy of Chris achieving the Jack Petchey Award.  We had a lovely competitive day out.  Many 'strikes' were made and following bowling, once the class had built up an appetite, the class ate as much Pizza as they could manage!  Pizza Hut staff commended our boys as being 'the best school group they had ever had'!  

Mrs Daniels
Class Teacher - 10LD

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Class AP - Trip to Pizza Hut

Class AP went on a trip to Pizza Hut on Tuesday, 16 July.

Students had the opportunity to practice their independence by picking and ordering food. They also continued to develop their social skills such as communication and active listening as they had to interact not only with their teachers and classmates, but also with staff at Pizza Hut.  All pupils showed excellent behaviour and have had loads of fun!

Miss A Popov - Class Teacher

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Class IM - Trip to the Zoo

On Tuesday 16 July, Class IM went to Whipsnade zoo. All the pupils had a fantastic time trying to spot different animals around the zoo. They liked the giraffes, the elephants and penguins the most. They enjoyed having their snack and lunch at the zoo, but complained about the walk! On the way back to school everyone enjoyed having a little nap, except the driver! 

Mrs Merabti 
Pathway 1 Teacher 

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Class SS - Airport Bowl Trip

This week class SS had a fabulous morning at Airport Bowls. Children took turns to bowl and were supportive to their classmates.

Ms S Sewell
Class Teacher

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New School Uniform Orders for September

Mapac, our School Uniform supplier, recommends ordering new uniform by 31st July to ensure you receive your delivery by the beginning of September.   Click here to order

Meadow School Uniform List and information 

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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches

Upcoming Events

SUMMER TERM

Wednesday 24 July 2024

 

Last Day of Term
School finishes at 2pm

25 July 2024 - 1 September 2024

School Summer Holiday

Monday 2 September 2024

 

Staff Training Day
School is CLOSED to pupils

Tuesday 3 September 2024

 

Staff Training Day 
School is CLOSED to pupils

Wednesday 4 September 2024

 

Back to school - 9am start

Useful Information

Calendar and Key Dates Document - Updated June 2024

Term Dates for 2024/2025 - Issue 2  PDF

Letters Home

Letter to 10ZK - Trip to Tesco Yiewsley

Letter to selected pupils - Trip to Greencore Foods to Go

School Lunches

Monday 22 - Wednesday 24 July 2024

Week 2 - Summer Menu

Please note change to the menu:

on Wednesday 24 July (last day of term) lunch will be fishcake and chips.

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Here is a printable copy of the menu above:  PDF 2024 Spring Menu

Safeguarding

Our School Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

Mrs J Rigby (Headteacher)
Ms C Caddell (Deputy Headteacher, Pathway 2 and 3)
Miss A Willis (Deputy Headteacher, Pathway 1)
Miss F Bonnar (Assistant Headteacher - Pathway 1)
Mr M Rainsbury (Assistant Headteacher - Year 7 and 8)
Mrs A Fabisch (Assistant Headteacher - Year 9 and Sixth Form)
Miss N Sohun (Assistant Headteacher - Year 10 and 11)
Miss M Taylor (Assistant Headteacher - Year 12. 13 and 14)
Mrs A Mistry (Assistant Headteacher - Workforce Development)
Mrs K Walsh - Welfare Lead

More information about Safeguarding can be found on our website here:
Our School / Safeguarding.   

Information is also on the website about what to do if you are worried about a child Out of Hours Safeguarding Contact Information / Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Keeping Pupils Safe Online

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News in the Community

HAF Free Activites

While some programmes are now at full capacity, we still have places available on our free HAF holiday activities near you. Read on to see a few of the available sessions in your area. 

Hayes Genius Summer Club 

Get ready for a summer of genius-level fun activities that will keep your child entertained and engaged! Join us for Genius Mini Olympics with exciting sports and a chance to win medals. Cool off in the summer heat with our refreshing water games, including water balloon fights and water challenges. For those who love to be creative, our arts and crafts sessions will inspire your child's imagination with bravely making, key chain making and many more!  

Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm 

Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 August, 10am to 2pm 

At Hayes Methodist Church, 4 Station Road, 4 Station Rd, Hayes UB3 4DA 

Open to 5 to 14-year-olds 

Click here to book onto Hayes Genius Summer Club 

Please note: If you need help with your online booking call 0330 311 0860. 

RC Vision: Radio Control Car Racing  
 
Children and young people will get to drive these small but mighty cars into action, as they learn how to assemble them and make them race-ready! Learn all about the different parts of the cars and how they work together to make them go fast.  Children and young people will also get to test their driving skills as they race their car against others.  

The activities are led by experienced instructors and will encourage teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills. 

Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 August, 10am to 2pm 
Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 August, 10am to 2pm 
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 August, 10am to 2pm 
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm 
At West London Racing Centre, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT 

Open to 10 to 16-year-olds 

Click here to book onto RC Vision: Radio Control Car Racing 

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email haf@rcvision.co.uk or call 07973 156711. 

Omega Sportz Summer Activity Camp 

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 1pm 
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 1pm 
At Botwell House Catholic Primary School, Hayes, UB3 2AB 

Take part in a wide range of activities, including ball sports, science experiments, dance workshops, multi sports and games, animal workshops, arts and crafts and a summer party. 

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds 

Click here to book onto Omega Sportz Summer Activity Camp 

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@omegasportz.com or call 07444 592073. 

 

Not seen the right programme for you? Click here to view all our programmes this Summer.   

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Job Vacancies

All Meadow High School job vacancies are advertised on the Crinklerecruitment.com website. 
Applications must be made via the crinklerecruitment.com website.

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

School Telephone:  01895 443310

Reporting Pupil Absence:  attendance@meadowhighschool.org

Email:  meadow@meadowhighschool.org

School Website:   www.meadowhighschool.org

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MeadowHighSch

Instagram: @meadowhighsch

Youtube:  meadowhighschoolhello