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Quick links:

Top 3 items for students to focus on:

Top 3 things we have asked students to focus on:

1. “When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We’, illness becomes wellness.” 2. Before you say something, think how you would feel if someone said

that to you. Speak with kindness and you are more likely to be treated with kindness by others.

3. Year 7 to 11 students: Be fully prepared and make the most of all

the opportunities during Big Picture Day on Thursday.

Year 12 students: Be fully prepared for the university/careers visits

taking place on Thursday 17 October. Think about the things you want to find out.

Year 13 students: Make sure you answer the question ‘so what?’ when talking about your interests in your personal statement. Talk about what you have learnt from the things that you have done rather than listing lots of things. Your statement will be much more

impressive.

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Dates for Your Diary

Important Dates:

• Year 11 Parents’ Consultation evening – Tuesday 15 October – 4-7pm • Big Picture Day for Year 7 to 11 – Thursday 17 October • Year 12 University and apprenticeship visits – Thursday 17 October • Year 13 Home Study Day – Thursday 17 October • “Pink up your business dress”, Sixth Form students – Friday 19 October, contribute £2 to

Cancer Research • PTA quiz – Friday 18 October – 7:30pm, Main Hall • HOPEWALK – Sunday 20 October, 10am, Swinsty reservoir • “Not” the BTEC gig – Wednesday 23 October, 7pm, Sixth Form Forum • October Half Term – Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November

All upcoming events, term dates and holidays:

• Link to school web calendar

Information

Shelter in Place We have no indication that there is any particular threat to our school or any other school, but we feel

that it is important to respond to national advice by preparing thoroughly for events that could threaten the safety of our staff and students. Although such an event could be related to a terrorist event, it is also possible that events such as a gas leak or chemical escape could cause us to sound the bell. Shelter in place is a safety procedure that covers extreme hazards such as a smoke cloud, local chemical leak or an intruder on site.

Students will be given the following instructions during form next week: • In the unlikely event of hearing these bells during lessons, they must follow the instructions of

their class teacher and remain in the classroom. • If they are walking on a corridor during lesson time, they must enter the nearest classroom and

follow the instructions from the teacher. • In the very unlikely event of hearing these bells at break or lunch, they must quickly and calmly

enter the school and go to the next lesson on their timetable. They must then follow the instruction of their teacher.

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A series of normal bells will signal shelter in place.

The bells will stop ringing when it is all clear.

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

HOPEWALK 2019: 10am on Sunday 20 October at Swinsty reservoir. HOPEWALK is a month of walks taking place across the UK in October in support of Papyrus – a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Harrogate Grammar School would like to invite families from the wider community to participate in a HOPEWALK in memory of Dom Sowa who

Harrogate Grammar School sadly lost in 2017. HOPEWALK will take place on Sunday 20 October at 10am at Swinsty Reservoir. The route to be followed is indicated on the map, accessed through the link below, the starting point is in the car park at point 1.

https://www.yorkshirewater.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Swinsty.pdf This is not intended as a fundraising event, but an act of solidarity to continue to raise awareness as a school. Should families like to make a donation then please do so at:

https://papyrus-uk.org/donate

Restart a Heart – Wednesday 16 October

As part of National “Restart a Heart Day” we will be hosting the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, who will be delivering CPR training to a selection of students from

Period 1 to Period 5. Ten classes across Year 7, 8 and 9 will be chosen to undertake the training.

Careers Fair – Thursday 28 November 2019, 7pm to 8:30pm

This will be our eighth annual Careers Fair and is open to students in Years 7 – 13 of Harrogate Grammar School together with their parents/carers. We typically have

around 80 employer/business stands attending the event and over 500 students and parents who have come each year. We aim to offer students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and support them in their decision-making through individual advice and guidance.

Could you help? Just a couple of hours of your time could help our current students make informed decisions about their future, by encouraging them to seek out information regarding courses and career paths that interest them!

We have had a number of parents, local businesses and former HGS alumni who have enjoyed supporting this event in the past and it has been greatly appreciated by our students. If you feel you

are able to share your knowledge and expertise at the Careers Fair, either as an individual talking about your profession or by representing a business or company, then please contact: Mrs Hinkins Personal Development Coordinator and Careers Leader tel: (01423) 531127 – ext 241 or email: jfh@harrogategrammar.co.uk

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Big Picture Day – Thursday 17 October All students in Years 7-11 will have the opportunity to

participate in an exciting Big Picture Day on Thursday 17 October. Students will be off timetable working in their year groups to experience and take part in a range of activities planned to support their Big Picture personal development programme which encourages students to learn about and

discuss issues linked to personal wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, careers education and economic wellbeing, citizenship education and British values. The day is also designed to encourage students to reflect on our school values and develop their skills of respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty (REACH). Information about the different activities planned for each year group is provided below and students will receive further information before the day from form tutors and via emails. We look forward to working with all students on Thursday 17 October and hope they enjoy their Big Picture Day. (Mrs Hinkins)

Year Information

7 An exciting introduction and exploration of Chinese language and culture

Students will get a chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities, varying from Chinese

cooking, where students can design and make their own spring rolls, to Chinese art (students will study the

work of contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei and produce a group installation), make their own personalised

chopsticks, mask-making and music, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Mandarin Chinese lessons. The combination

should give them an excellent initial insight into a new, fascinating culture.

8 Science – Healthy Lifestyles

Students will be looking at the effects of smoking and drugs on the body and the effect of exercise. This

will be done through a mixture of practical and theory work.

Left pop – P1-3 Right pop – P4-6

Exploration of Chinese language and culture A chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities. Left pop – P4-6 Right pop – P1-3

9 Risky World Students will be learning all about an amazing charity, ShelterBox which helps in

transforming the lives of families robbed of shelter when disaster strikes.

Year 9 groups will have the opportunity to experience first-hand, the decisions and

dilemmas faced by charity workers and millions of families struggling to keep themselves

warm, dry and safe in the event of a natural disaster. A representative from ShelterBox will be on hand to let us know about how

HGS students in recent years have helped the charity and they will be challenged to make their own shelter, using materials that

they have earned. Waterproofs will be required, whatever the weather!!!

In addition, they will be feeding their thirst for adventure by participating in a climbing session at The Harrogate Climbing

centre. Instructors will show them the correct techniques used by the professionals in what promises to be an activity full of fun

and exercise.

10 Period 1 to 4 – Maths

Students will be given the opportunity to develop and improve their understanding of money and finances, giving

them greater knowledge and confidence on these matters. On the day, the students will be tackling the cost of living,

the different types of investment, probabilities and associated with gambling and taking risks.

Period 5 and 6 - English

Introduction to “Romeo and Juliet”, plus how to use GCSE Pod to support learning and revision.

Students need to bring their headphones and iPads.

11 Progression Opportunities and Future Careers In this session students will:

• Explore different progression opportunities and possible careers for the future • Have the opportunity to develop skills and competencies across a wide range of work settings

• Will be working in small groups participating in timed meetings with a range of employers from different job

sectors to “fact find” about their job, company and personal ambitions.

• Students are able to come in “business dress” on the day and information about this will be emailed to

students

12 University and Apprenticeships Visits – London Universities, Newcastle University, Liverpool University, Nottingham University, York University, Apprenticeship Visit to Leeds

13 Home Study Day

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Residential Trips for 2019-2020

The table below details an overview of the residential trips that usually take place at Harrogate Grammar

School. Hopefully this will help you to plan for this year and the forthcoming years should you wish your child to participate in any residential visits. However, please note that although some of these visits have run for many years, we cannot guarantee that they will definitely run in the future. The organisation of a visit is based on staff goodwill, and occasionally there may be some circumstances when a member of staff is unable to organise a particular trip.

In addition to these, we also have a range of non-residential day visits and competitions to support students’ learning.

Year group Visit Time of year

Duration Number of

students

Approx cost

Year 7 Howarth for enthusiastic

musicians of all ages

March 2020 3 days 60 £200

Year 7 France (a languages and culture visit)

6th – 8th July 2020 13th – 15th July 2020

120 £250

Year 9 WWI Battlefields 14th – 17th May 2020 88 £320

Year 9 Ullswater team building and leadership visit

20th - 24th April 2020 72 £415

Year 10 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award – expedition training and practice weekend in March, and the final

expedition in May

21st – 22nd March 2020 2nd – 3rd May 2020

90 £250

Year 11 and 12 Art & Design/Product Design visit to New York

9th – 13th July 2020 32 £1100

Year 12 Ogwen Cottage leadership visit 13th – 17th July 2020 36 £500

Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award - expedition training and practice weekend in March, and the final

expedition in June

26th – 29th March 2020 27th – 30th June 2020

30 £300

Year 12 and 13 Matugga (Uganda) school visit 10th – 31st July 2020 10 £1750

Year 9 to 13 Italy ski trip 14th – 22nd February 2020

56 £1060

Year 12 and 13 French Exchange visit to Armentieres

2020-2021 25 £400

Year 10 to 13 Spanish Exchange visit to Toledo Away in November 2019 Home in February 2020

30 £400

Year 10 to 13 German Exchange visit to Tubingen

Away in March 2020 Home in July 2020

30 £400

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(Not) The BTEC Gig – Wednesday 23 October, 7pm

Extra-Curricular Activities

Please click on the following link to access the extra-curricular timetable for the Autumn term. Extra-curricular Activities (Autumn Term)

Further details regarding the PE extra-curricular programme can be found here: PE Extra-Curricular Parent Guide The Learning Resource Centre will now be open after school until 4pm on Mondays, and until 6pm Tuesdays-Fridays

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Letter Communications

**NEW** PTA AGM notice letter, please click here to access. **NEW** Year 7 Curriculum Evening Presentation slides from Thursday evening, please click here to access.

**NEW** Year 7 Form Tutor Meetings, please click here to access. Year 8 HPV vaccination for boys and girls, please click here to access.

Maths – Puzzler

Last week’s solution:

This is a magic square, where all rows, columns and diagonals add to the same value.

2 7 6

9 5 1

4 3 8

Can you place the numbers 1 to 16 in this grid so that all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the

same value?

14 7 11 2

4 9 5 16

1 12 8 13

15 6 10 3

This week’s puzzle:

How many whole numbers between 1 and 10000 read the same backwards as forwards?

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Sporting Events w/c 14 October 2019

Languages – Word a Day

Help your child learn a word a day! Please use the links below (click on the flags) to access the words for week 7 and 8.

Date Sport Opposition Age Group Venue Home/Away

Meet/Depart Time

Start/KO Return to HGS

(approx.)

Mon 14 Oct Netball Ashville Area Tournament

Seniors Away 1.45pm 3pm 5.30pm

Mon 14 Oct ESAA Cross Country

County Cup

Queen Margarets

School

U12 to U15 Away 11.30am 2pm 5pm

Tue 15 Oct Football Adversity United

Training

KS2 Home 4pm 5.30pm

Tue 15 Oct Rugby Wales High

School, Sheffield

U14 Away 12.30pm 3pm 6pm

Wed 16 Oct Football Rossett County Cup

U16 Home 3.30pm 3.30pm 5pm

Wed 16 Oct Netball Ashville U14A

Area Tour

Away 2pm 3pm 4.30pm

Wed 16 Oct Rugby Prince Henry’s

U16 Home 2.35pm 3.30pm 4.30pm

Thu 17 Oct Hockey St Aidens League U13AB

Away 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.30pm

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Year 10 Year 11

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Current Vacancies

Vacancies

Current vacancies within Red Kite Learning Trust can be found at: www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies/ Catering Assistant at Harrogate Grammar School, closing date Monday 14 October

Business and Operations Manager at Rossett Acre Primary School, closing date Friday 18 October General Teaching Assistant/MSA at Western Primary School, closing date Monday 21 October Special Needs Assistant Level 2 at Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, closing date Monday 14 October

Cleaner at Templenewsam Halton Primary School, closing date Friday 18 October Teaching Assistant at Temple Learning Academy, Leeds closing date Thursday 17 October Receptionist/Administrator at Temple Moor High School, Leeds closing date Monday 21 October

Teaching Assistant Foundation Stage at Templenewsam Halton Primary School, closing date Wednesday 16 October

PTA

PTA Quiz Friday 18th October Main Hall 7.30pm. Always a sell-out,

our very popular quiz is a highlight on the social calendar. Pit your

wits against the other teacher and parent teams to ensure your place

on our leader board.

Click here to book your place!

PTA AGM takes place on Tuesday 5 November at 6.30pm. Please

click here to access the AGM Notice letter.

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A HGS LRC Book Recommendations

Award-winning author, Ruth Eastham, was born in the north-west of England

and trained as a teacher in Cambridge.

She has since worked in more than a dozen different schools in the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Italy. Her debut

novel, The Memory Cage was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, and her other novels are The

Messenger Bird and The Jaguar Trials.

Ruth is visiting us on Monday

21st October

A young Viking warrior's body has lain undisturbed beneath Isdal glacier for centuries, his

hand grasping a golden arrowhead incised with runes. When Skuli and Jack disturb

the corpse, Jack experiences an immediate connection

through time with the young Viking - and feels the power

emanating from the

arrowhead.

Nathan didn't notice the two men in dark coats at first, but before he can raise the alarm

they have dragged his father away and bundled him into a

car. Nathan’s dad just has time to give Nathan some cryptic clues and a firm instruction:

'You've got to follow Lily's trail, Nat.'

Those seven words set Nathan off on a mission to solve the

clues.

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A This week’s new arrivals…

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of

murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of

Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.

Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest

thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early

twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles,

twisting pathways, and gardens. "A place," he said, "where learning is a game.”

Shortly after the school opened, his wife and daughter were kidnapped. The only

real clue was a mocking riddle listing method of murder, signed with the frightening

pseudonym "Truly, Devious." It became one of the great unsolved crimes of

American history.

Wells and Wong return for another gripping tale of blackguardly behaviour at

Deepdean, where old allies have become foes and old certainties are in flux. As the

school prepares to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, there are sinister goings on in

the woods and a shocking new case to be solved.

The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two, intertwines the stories

of Lyra Silvertongue and Malcom Polstead as they face new and dangerous secrets.

Journeying far from Oxford’s spires across the globe, this is an adventure like no

other. A powerful story about the truths that underpin our world, the divisions that

lie between love and responsibility and what it truly means to grow up.

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Life @ HGS

Fantastic artwork by Mia in Year 7. Victoria in Year 8 modelling trinity percussion pieces after

gaining a distinction in her grade 6 exam. Watch the video here: Victoria Percussion showcase

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School Musical “The Sound of Music” Rehearsals underway

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Well done Sassy! Sassy competed in the British

Swimming Championships in August,

she swam a new personal best that means she qualifies for a place at the selection event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. As part of her preparation she has just returned from a 10-day intensive training camp in Fuerteventura!

Congratulations Eve!

Fantastic work Eve, the new female Year 10-11 English Schools Fell Running Champion 2019!

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This information sheet forms part of the Sixth Form Bulletin which students received every Monday morning

University Taster Events and Open Days

For more information please click the following links:

University Taster Events Open Days London University Taster Days

Sixth Form Progression Information

Stand out in a Global Market St George’s Centre, Leeds Friday 25th October Talks and workshops will take place alongside an exhibition, with topics to be covered ranging from how to make the most of international experience at home and abroad, gap year options, applying to universities overseas and the impact Brexit may have on students’ plans. To register please email: sogm@aspire-igen.com

The first step towards a professional pilot career London – 1 and 2 November 10.00-4.30pm

Book here:

https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/london/

Degree Apprenticeship Open Day Hallam University, Sheffield Wednesday 27th November 4-6.30pm Register here: https://www.shu.ac.uk/visit-us/hda

Sutton Trust Pathways Programme

Pathways to Law at Leeds University, closing date 31 October Pathways to Medicine at Hull York Medical School, closing date 1st January To register please email:

https://www.suttontrust.com/programmes/pathways-

applications-2019/

Reach for Excellence Scheme Supporting Sixth Form students with potential who may experience barriers towards entering High Education. Students are provided with wide-ranging support alongside their Y12 and Y13 studies with a range of subject specific taster sessions, sample university lectures and guidance on the application process and study skills. Application deadline – Thursday 14 November Apply here: https://studenttalentspotting.leeds.ac.uk/rfeapply/ University of Leeds event: Question Time, Leeds Minster – 8 November 12:45-14:45 https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/events/schools-question-time-at-leeds-minster/

BDO Apprenticeships Leeds for September 2020 entry Click here for more information:

https://bdoearlyincareer.co.uk/our-offices/

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Go Higher West Yorkshire

Useful resources to help guide application processes and other practical advice for your journey to High Education. https://www.gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/supporting-someone-into-he/#resources

Target Careers Useful resources to help you make decisions about your future. Explore options for careers, university or apprenticeships and get help applying successfully.

More information: https://targetcareers.co.uk/ https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/job-market-guide

Barclays LifeSkills Provides a range of useful resources to help develop your knowledge of the world of work and also to prepare and be creative about accessing work experience opportunities and preparing job search strategies. More information: https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-develop-

my-skills-for-work/school

UCAS Create your future – Manchester 2019 Manchester Central Convention Complex Tuesday 26 November 10am to 3pm Wednesday 27 November 10am to 3pm More information: https://www.ucas.com/events/create-your-future-manchester-2019-347866

Sixth Form Progression Information

Volunteering opportunities: http://www.nyy.org.uk/

Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) Supporting high achieveing Year 12 students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers.

More information: http://www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes/ Apply by Wednesday 18 December 2019

York St Joh University Pre-Teaching award 2 half days: Saturday 19 October and Saturday 28 March

Email: School.DptITE@yorksj.ac.uk

Open day: 19 October and 16 November Book here: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days/

Volunteers in Scouting

What are Young Leaders? Young Leaders are aged between 14 and 18 and work alongside adult leaders to ensure that young people really get the chance to shape their own Scouting adventures. There are currently spaces available locally:

• Showground – Beavers on a Wednesday

• Leeds Road – Beavers or Cubs on a Tuesday • Cold Bath Road – Cubs on a Wednesday • Knaresborough – Beavers on a Monday

• Knaresborough – Scouts on a Wednesday • Skipton Road – Scouts on a Friday • Duchy – Beavers or Scouts on a Tuesday

For more information email Hannah on handsdyc@gmail.com

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Year 7-11 Medicine Discovery Session – an introduction to the concept of problem-based learning and to find out more

about studying medicine at university. 15 January 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm 5 February 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm Year 7, 8 and Year 9 Medicine Discovery Days – find out more about what it takes to become a doctor and to have a go at some interactive activities. Dates: to available from December Year 12 Making Connections 6 and 13 November – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm 22 and 29 January – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm Year 13 Mock Interviews Wednesday 16th October – York – 10am to 5pm Click here for more information and to apply

Sixth Form Progression Information

Henley Business School, University of Reading Pathways to Property Open Online Course: Starting your Career in real Estate Online starts from Monday 14 October More information:

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/pathways-to-

property

EDT’s YINI Placement Scheme The Year in Industry has vacancies in companies working in technology, science, engineering, business and finance across the UK. Register here: https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-vacancies

Open Day – Northern School of Contemporary Dance Chapeltown Road, Leeds Saturday 2 November More information: http://www.nscd.ac.uk/study/how-to-

apply/open-day/

October Half Term Masterclass The Hepworth with Leeds Art University Friday 1 November 10am – 2.30pm This free half term masterclass is suitable for KS4 and KS5 students in school years 10-13. This is a great opportunity for students to take part in a specialist art and design masterclass in collaboration with Leeds Art University to develop skills ahead of applying for college and university. Further information including booking online:

hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/schools-half-term-

masterclass/

Eversheds Sutherland, Leeds office Tuesday 5 November, 6-8pm Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students considering a career in law. The evening will provide an overview of apprentice and graduate routes into the firm.

Apply here by 27 October:

https://www.apply4law.com/eversheds-sutherland/

More information: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/undergrad-

study-in-the-usa-seminar-october-2019

Covance Open Day, HG3 1PY Tuesday 15 October, 5pm-8pm Register in advance by emailing: Recruitment.harrogate@covance.com