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Issue 23 - Friday 7 March 2025
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Dear all,
Happy World Book Day! Today, we celebrate the magic of reading and the joy of exploring new worlds through the pages of a book. World Book Day is an annual event that encourages everyone—young and old—to pick up a book and immerse themselves in stories that inspire, educate, and entertain.
Whether it’s diving into the fantastical realms of fiction, uncovering new knowledge in non-fiction, or getting lost in an exciting adventure, books are powerful tools that shape our imagination, creativity, and understanding of the world.
Let’s come together today to celebrate the incredible power of books and share our love for reading.
From looking at new books at the book fayre, receiving a new book in assembly, attending a careers fair, meeting professions that help us, listening to staff read to us and an exciting inflatable obstacle course on the field.
Happy reading, Meadow High! Keep turning those pages!  
Amy and Michelle
Deputy Heads of Meadow High School
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This week in school has been
Careers Week / World Book Day
"Staying Fit and Healthy"
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There will be lots of photos and follow up in next week's bulletin.
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Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th March 2025
4pm - 7pm
Please refer to the letter sent home this week, to book a time slot.
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Health & Social Care Visit to DASH
During a recent Health & Social care lesson, we visited DASH Hub to see the support offered to adults with SEN in our local community.
We had a tour, watched the clients playing bocha, met the art therapy staff and went inside the new sensory room. Our students chose to ask the staff supporting at DASH questions about client's values, safeguarding, fire assembly point and the activities available.
It was a very informative visit. Thank you to Chelsea and the team at DASH.
Miss Carter
Team Leader, KS5
You can read more about what DASH do on their website here:https://www.dash.org.uk/
They run activities for Over 16s, the timetable is below. We have also attached a DASH Client Registration Form.
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Coming soon ......
Comic Relief / Red Nose Day
Friday 21st March 2025
On Friday 21st March, we will celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief by hosting a non-uniform day with an '80s throwback theme! If your child would prefer, they may wear red.
The pupils will be learning about the charity and all the work they do across the world in assemblies and PSHCE lessons that week. There will be an '80s-themed disco run at lunchtime for all students to enjoy the iconic music and style of the decade!
We will be accepting voluntary charity donations via your child’s parent pay account.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Mrs Mistry
Assistant Headteacher Workforce Development
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Two new stories are available now:
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Paddington Farm Escape
read and signed by Mrs. Sugden
This is the story of when Paddington spent a day at the City Farm helping his friend Baaz get ready for the grand opening. But, Paddington forgets to shut the gate and all the animals escape! Will he manage to get them all back in time?
link: https://youtu.be/m_Zj3TFEMhU
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The Soccer Diaries by Tom Palmer
read by Miss Gafaar.
Rocky Race loves football so much that she moved to the United States to train at a high school with an amazing soccer team. However, when her friends from England arrive to play a match, not everyone gets on. Can Rocky find a way to bring everyone together?
link: https://youtu.be/5VL_Inf66vQ
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
SPRING TERM 2025
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Thursday 13 March 2025
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Parents' Evening
4pm - 7pm
Letter home here
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Monday 17 March 2025
- Thursday 20 March 2025
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Bikeability Week
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Friday 21 March 2025
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Comic Relief Red Nose Day
Non-Uniform Day
Theme - 1980s or wear red !
Letter with further details here
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Monday 24 March 2025
- Friday 28 March 2025
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Residential Trip to Devon
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Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Boomerang Club - Leavers !
Easter Meet Up Event.
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Book your place now !
Read more here
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Friday 4 April 2025
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Last day of term
School finishes at 2pm
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5 April 2025 - 21 April 2025
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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Monday 21 April 2025
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BANK HOLIDAY - school is CLOSED
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Tuesday 22 April 2025
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Back to school - 9am start
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School Lunches
Monday 10 March - Friday 14 March 2025
WEEK 3
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Here is a printable copy of the menu above: PDF January 2025 Winter Menu
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A full list of
Designated Safeguarding Leads
at Meadow High School
can be found on the website here
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
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Keeping Pupils Safe Online
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News & Events in the Community
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SEN TRANSPORT APPLICATIONS
Hillingdon Passenger Transport have asked us to share the following information to parents/carers:
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Applications for SEN Transport must be received by 30th June 25 to guarantee SEN Transport in place by September.
If a student is due to change school or home address, a fresh application will be required.
However, if there is no change - then please do NOT complete a fresh application.
Please use the below link to apply for transport:
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/travelassistance
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Passenger Transport Services
Hillingdon Council
Tel External: 01895 250008
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Childminders Needed
Since the pandemic, the number of trained childminders has significantly dropped across the borough. Add to this the need for more wrap-around care and the changes in childcare funding we are now facing a 'crunch' point.
Here at Learn Hillingdon we offer Childminding Training, including support from the Childminding team within the Local Authority.
Intro to Childminding Course Information Sheet
CHO1061 - Introduction to Childminding is a 10-week course to help prospective childminders understand:
- Safeguarding and welfare, including the new EYFS Framework and ELG's
- Observation and assessment and planning for development opportunities
- Planning for their business
- Planning for registration and initial Ofsted visit
The course starts Tuesday 20 May (online) 6.30 -9.30 pm. Becoming a childminder offers: -
- Flexible working hours that suit you and your family (including full-time, part-time or wrap-around care)
- Working from your own home
- Making a positive impact for children, parents and the wider community
For more information, including how to attend one of our childminding briefings, please email tdonnelly@hillingdon.gov.uk
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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.
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Clerk to Governors
job reference: CJ4985
Advert Posted On: 10/02/2025
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 09/03/2025
Closing time: 11:59 PM
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting and accountable to: The Governing Board of Meadow High School
Work pattern: A minimum of 200 hours per annum, Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: SO1, £4,617 - £4,740 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Further salary information: The salary information is based on 200 hours per annum and subject to change upon actual hours worked.
Start date: ASAP
For more information and to apply please click here
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Site Manager
job reference: CJ4951
Advert Posted On: 10/02/2025
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 09/03/2025
Closing time: 11:59 PM
Site Manager
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year around (52 weeks)
Further work pattern information: This position will require flexibility of working hours to meet the needs of the school.
Salary information: SO1, £37,068 - £38,058 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £1,491 per annum
Annual leave entitlement: 29 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to 32 days + bank holidays after 5 years of service.
Start date: ASAP
For more information and to apply please click here
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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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