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Issue 20 - Friday 7 February 2025
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Dear Families
On Tuesday 4th February it was World Cancer Awareness Day. In our whole school assembly we learned about how to monitor our health and complete health checks and what to do if we think something has changed or might be a health issue.
These were the symptoms we looked at:
- Aches and pains that don't go away, which might feel worse at night or after exercise
- Unexplained lumps, bruises and swellings (which may or may not be painful)
- Reduced movement, numbing, tingling or weakness
- A new, strange-looking mole, a dark area of skin that was not there before, or a change in a mole or freckle you already have
- Finding it difficult to pee, or to control when you need to pee (wetting yourself), or peeing more often than usual
- Blood in your pee or poo
- Headaches
- Tiredness
- Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
- Sickness and vomiting
- Confusion, or changes in behaviour, thinking or personality
- Slow growth or development
We learned that these symptoms can be the result of any number of things, from forgotten bumps and bangs to too long on screens and devices or even simply being a teenager!
In all cases, the answer to 'what should you do' was 'speak to an adult'. If a pupil should come to a member of the school team regarding any of the above, we will make contact with you so that you are able to assess whether your child should be seen by a medical professional. For parents of pupils who are over 16, you might consider starting to support your child to make their own medical appointments to help them learn this important life skill.
The 'take-aways' from the assembly were:
- Be aware of your own body
- If you have noticed one of the symptoms above, talk to an adult
- Don't worry without communicating. Most things turn out to be simple health matters.
- If it is something that requires medical treatment, the sooner you get help, the better the outcome.
Very best wishes for a happy and healthy weekend.
Kind regards
Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher
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Class Photographs
An email has been sent home this week (Tuesday) with a link to photo and details of how to order.
Tempest offer a free “delivery to school” option that is open for approximately 14 days, alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on our website home page (htempest.co.uk) where the friendly team will be happy to help.
If you have not received the email, please contact the school reception team.
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Flair Survey
This week, all staff and students were invited to complete the Flair Anti-Racism survey. This is the last year of a 3-year cycle, and we are hoping to see an improvement in the way students engage with topics related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as well as see an improvement in both student and staff education. Once the results are in, the school will create an action plan for the year. All results will be shared with parents and carers.
Miss C Sojka & Mrs M Newman
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Pathway 1 Donation
We have been very lucky in Pathway 1 to have received a donation from a parent's workplace, which has helped us be able to buy an Omi Mobii Projection system. Pupils have enjoyed using it for many purposes, including learning, sensory, social skills and coordination. Local libraries such as Oakwood, Uxbridge, Ruislip Manor and Northwood Hills have similar systems which can be booked out for use, which could be a nice way to spend an afternoon as a family.
Miss F Bonnar
Assistant Head, Pathway 1
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It's that time of year again!!
Maths week will run from Monday 10th February - Friday 14th February.
During Maths Week, pupils will be set a special maths task to complete in their maths lessons. This year, we are asking pupils to participate in the ‘Meadow Maths Challenge', where all maths groups will attempt to answer 20 questions related to our school.
The class will estimate their answers together, and the results will be marked within a reasonable range of the correct answer. The class with the highest score will win a prize for everyone in the group! There will be prizes for the following;
- Pathway 1: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Pathway 2: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
**Winners will be announced in assembly the week after half term.**
In addition to the challenge, pupils will complete a variety of tasks throughout the week focusing on the theme of 'estimation.'
Good luck to all Maths classes! 
May the best class win and have fun with the challenge!
Kind regards
Miss Le Page
Maths Faculty Lead
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 Invitation
Meadow High School
Boomerang Club
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Meadow High School invites our leavers to attend
an Easter Meet Up
Tuesday 1st April 1.30pm to 2.30pm
RSVP: 01895 443310 - call to book your space.
Only 30 spaces available !
This will be to discuss how your transition has been, what you like at your next placement and how you are getting on in general.
You will have the opportunity to have a catch-up with a drink and some Easter treats in our new Café.
Ms L Carter
Team Leader, KS5
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
SPRING TERM 2025
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Monday 10 February 2025
- Friday 14 February 2025
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Maths Week
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Monday 10 February 2025
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Open Day at The Marriott
DFN Project Search Supported Internship
See information below.
1pm - 3pm
More information here
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Tuesday 11 February 2025
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Keeping Safe Online, Coffee Morning
Meadow High School
9.30am - 11.00am
Further information here
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Monday 17 February
- Friday 21 February 2025
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HALF TERM
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Monday 24 February 2025
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Training Day
School is CLOSED to pupils
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Tuesday 25 February 2025
- Friday 28 February 2025
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Scholastic Book Fayre
Flyer here
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Tuesday 25 February 2025
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Book Fayre Coffee Afternoon
for Parents & Carers
3.15pm - 4.15pm
Letter & reply slip here
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Thursday 27 February 2025
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Book Fayre Coffee Afternoon
for Parents & Carers
1.45pm - 2.45pm
Letter & reply slip here
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Monday 3 March 2025
- Friday 7 March 2025
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Careers Week & World Book Day Week "Staying Fit & Healthy"
Vocational Faculty, English Faculty and
PE Faculty - more information to follow
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Thursday 6 March 2025
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World Book Day
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Thursday 13 March 2025
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Parents' Evening
4pm - 7pm
More information will follow
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Monday 17 March 2025
- Thursday 20 March 2025
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Bikeability Week
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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 February - Friday 14 February 2025
NEW MENU - 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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#DoSomethingThisHalfTerm (February 2025)*
The Hillingdon Youth Offer’s Targeted Team is offering a fun-filled programme during the half term school holiday for the enjoyment and growth of children and young people in Hillingdon. Across the action-packed days, expect activities ranging from creative arts, sports to cooking aimed at fostering fun, creativity, teamwork skills and improved well-being. With the team's support, the group will be planning their own schedule of activities and also have the chance to plan an event. It is a fantastic opportunity for our young residents to learn new skills, make friends, and create lasting memories.
School years 7+
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Monday 17th February 2025, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 4ES
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Tuesday 18th February 2025, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 4ES
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Wednesday 19th February 2025, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 4ES
Please bring a packed lunch, re-fillable water bottle and wear weather/activity appropriate clothes that you can move and get messy in.
To get your children and young people involved, please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes to make a referral. After reviewing the referral our team will be contact with the #DoSomethingThisHoliday booking form, limited places available.
*We are collaborating with the wider Youth Offer, the Family Hubs and Children’s Centres to promote their offer. So, if you have a child aged 0-19, why not book onto one of their sessions that run across the borough.
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/10475/Services-we-offer-at-our-family-hubs-and-childrens-centres
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The following links provide further information about other activities available to children and young people this school holiday and all year round in Hillingdon.
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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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Headteacher
Job reference: CJ4920
Advert Posted On: 22/01/2025
Post Start Date: September 2025
Closing date: 16/02/2025
Closing time: 11:59 PM
If you are a dynamic, committed and inspirational leader who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people then we would like to hear from you.
Salary information: L37 - L43, £124,477 - £142,178 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Hillingdon, West London
School group: Group 8
Start date: September 2025
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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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