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The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1121
17th January 2020
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
It might have seemed a little cruel to keep Year Eleven waiting on tenterhooks for their trial examination results… However, this week they all got to understand why in a very important special assembly. The trial examinations are not just about checking where students are in each subject. They are also a dress rehearsal for the real thing. They are an opportunity to practice the logistics, the preparation, the revision planning, the resilience and the emotions of the examinations and of result day. A trial results day is therefore an opportunity to feel what it will be like.
I often share with students my own experiences. The utter joy of GCSE results day and (with Jo) being the first people in my school to get an A*, utter dejection and humiliation of A Level results day when I realised what I had done and then the pride of my degree ceremony, pride in making amends, getting back on track, and winning a faculty award for my dissertation. Young people are often afraid to make mistakes at school; yet this is the very best place to make them. So for some ‘trial’ results day was one of joy and excitement, for others of regret, disappointment, and thoughtful reflection. That latter group have a chance now that they have felt what it could be like and they now have 70 days to make sure it doesn't feel like that in August. The results from the GCSE and A Level trial examinations are excellent and we are very confident for a bumper set of fantastic results in the summer. All of the students are working incredibly hard and we are very proud of them. This is also a great opportunity to congratulate Ed Grayson, who has secured this week a conditional offer from Balliol College, University of Oxford.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Everyone Welcome
Before School 7.50am – 8.20am
Everyday
After School 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tues – Fri
Lunch and Break times
Where? M10
Computer access available
Help from Teaching Assistants
Rewards & Consequences
Alerts for Parents/Carers
Please be aware that the way we inform parents/carers about detentions is changing.
You will receive details of any C3s and C3as the day after they have been issued via the parent email. Parents/carers will then receive a second email to notify when the detention will be. This will be the day before the detention takes place.
As usual, you will receive an email notifying you of R1s, C1s and HWs.
Miss H Bradley Director of Learning (Behaviour and Attendance)
Food Technology Appeal Many students come to Food practical lessons without a suitable plastic container to take home their cooked food. So, rather than throwing away or recycling, we are appealing for donations of empty plastic containers that we can loan out to students. Chocolate/biscuit boxes, plastic takeaway trays with lids and Christmas pudding basins would all be really useful.
Thank you Mrs K Russell Food & Nutrition Teacher
Most children use their mobile phone sensibly and maturely outside of school and we always find that there is a strong correlation between this and parents being open and honest with their children about what they are using their phones for. This can typically include the use of filters on home wireless, mobile accounts with parental controls, actively following their children on social media, engaging in conversations with them, and checking their phones. Parent also report to us that insisting that phones are charged at night in kitchen, and not allowed to be taken into bedrooms is a very effective way of preventing night time use. Over the past three months we have had to assist the police with serious investigations where, outside of school, children have received child pornography over social media. Having this material on a phone is an offence in its own right, but if a parent is diligent and a child has an honest relationship with them then the images can be reported (to the police or the school) and deleted without being viewed and the sender blocked and reported. The police would encourage this kind of responsible parenting. However, in these two cases a young person decided to forward on an image or video. This is a serious criminal act and the police have no option but to seize the phone and investigate a crime which must be logged and the child logged as a criminal. In the most serious cases a child can end up being arrested, charged and placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Please do take the opportunity to review your responsibilities as a parent in monitoring your child's use of their mobile phone and have open and honest conversations with your children about how you are going to do that and why. Great advice for parents can be found at https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ Neil Hassell Headteacher
Oxford University Bodleian Education Visit
Wednesday 15th January saw our Year 12 English Literature students visit Oxford University’s Bodleian Library for a series of lectures and seminars on Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ as well as having a chance to see some of the original manuscripts, something that even many academics in the field do not get the chance to do. Lectures and seminars by an archivist and a post-doctoral researcher in the field of literature and science examined the history of the Gothic genre, the process of Shelley’s writing of ‘Frankenstein’, as well as the editing process and influence of the poet, Mary’s husband, Percy Shelley on the text. The day finished with a visit to the History of Science Museum to learn about Galvanism, early chemistry and anatomy: the science behind the fiction, followed by a walk through the quad of University College to see P. B. Shelley’s ‘tomb’. Participating students were awed to get so close to the priceless manuscripts and the lectures, one said, “really made me want to study at university.”
Mr S Gregson English Teacher ____________________________________________________________________________________
Reminder Sickness and Absence Line: Years 7 – 11 Please will parents contact us daily if your child is sick, going to be late in due to a medical appointment, or absent for any other reason. Please call our absence/sickness line on 01442 390103 or email [email protected] by 8.30am if possible. Sickness/absence line: Years 12 and 13 The dedicated telephone number for accepting calls/messages concerning absence from school for Sixth Form students is 01442 251732. Please call by 8.30am if possible. If Sixth Form students arrive at school after registration they MUST sign in at the Sixth Form Office.
SPORT FIXTURES
20th Jan – Year 7 Boys Basketball v Longdean (A) 3.30pm – 6.30pm 20th Jan – Year 9 Netball in Sports hall v JFK (H) 3.30pm – 5.30pm
20th Jan – Year 11 County Cup Footbal v DAO (H) 4.00pm 21st Jan – Year 7 Athletics Trials in Sports hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm
22nd Jan – Year 10 Football v Tring (H) 3.30pm 23rd Jan – U15 Girls Football v Longdean (H) 4.00pm
RESULTS
Basketball An unlucky loss for our Year 10 basketball team, losing 48-28 to a good Longdean side in the District League on Monday. Football Congrats to the under 13 girl’s football team who beat Longdean 5-0 in their District League. Goals from Evans (2), Dixon, Fidler, and Small. MOTM was Lois White.
Jack Gibbings Year 12
Flyers Attached: • Holocaust Memorial Day • Dragons Apprentice Quiz Night • SEND Local offer website launch • Online Safety • NHS ChatHealth
Gold Letters Issued Recently: Letter 69 AECOM Work Experience Opportunity Letter 87 Quiz Night Letter 88 Brunel University Visit (selected) Letter 89 Year 7 Trip to Epping Forest
29th January – 1st February
2020
Tickets on sale now! £10 and £8 for concessions
To purchase tickets please pay via School SIMS Pay or
call 01442 390101
K GYMNASTICS
K-Gymnastics who run their club at The Hemel Hempstead
School are looking for coaches.
We are currently looking for
dynamic individuals to join our team of Lead and Assistant
coaches and we are offering part time hours on Saturday and
Sunday. All the applicants must be at least 15 years old, friendly and responsible in working with small
children aged from 5 – 9 years old. A Good opportunity for anyone
looking to have more experience and skills in coaching.
K-Gymnastics email:
K-Gymnastics contact number: 07380 889 222
Katya
Head of K-Gymnastics
Christmas Concert DVD Now Available!
Please email [email protected] to order your copy.
Approximate cost £2.00 – £3.00 depending on demand.
Here is the link to the tempting trailer.
https://youtu.be/ISqjbT38dIc
***Blue Week***
18th & 19th Jan – Musical Rehearsal Weekend 9.00am – 6.00pm
***Gold Week***
20th – 24th Jan – House Football and Netball Tournaments, lunchtime
21st Jan – Year 13 Civil Service Careers talk, 8.35am 21st Jan – Year 9 Options Assembly 2.30pm
21st Jan – Year 12 Law Insight Day, Berkhamsted 9.00am – 2.30pm 22nd Jan – Brilliant Club Launch Visit, Cambridge University
23rd Jan – Year 9 Options evening for students & parents 6.00pm – 8.00pm 24th Jan – Online system opens for Year 9 options selection
***Blue Week***
27th Jan – Dress Rehearsal for Musical 5.30pm – 9.30pm
28th Jan – Musical Rehearsal 8.30am – 4.30pm 28th Jan – Year 12 (selected students) Healthcare Insight Day @ Berkhamsted School
9.00am – 3.45pm 29th Jan – Musical Rehearsal 9.00am – 4.30pm
29th Jan – Year 12 Talk from Bedfordshire University, ‘University Life’, M9 8.40am – 10.00am 29th Jan – 1st Feb – Musical Performance’s 7.30pm, Hall
2nd Feb – Gold DofE Expedition Planning Day, 10.00am – 1.00pm, IT1
Important Dates
5th Feb – Careers Day 6th Feb – Year 9 Parents Evening
13th Feb – Deadline for submission of option choices online 24th Feb – Year 9 Immunisations
27th Feb – Year 11 Parents Evening 3rd Mar – Twilight INSET, School Finishes @ 2.15pm for students
5th Mar – Year 12 Parents Evening 12th Mar – Year 8 Parents Evening 23rd Apr – Year 7 Parents Evening
Term dates 2020
Half Term – Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February
Last Day of Spring Term – Friday 3rd April Summer Term – 21st April – 16th July
Half Term – 25th May – 29th May *There is NO INSET day 20th April as previously advertised
We’re launching the new special educational needs and disabilities Local Offer website, designed with parents
and families. You are invited to our drop in event where we are bringing the Local Offer to life, and you can
let us know what you think.
Tuesday 21 January | 12pm - 7pmThe Stanborough Centre, Watford, WD25 9JL
No need to book, just drop by
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/localoffer
Local Offer website launchevent
chat to professionals for advice and support meet other parents and carers discover 20+ Hertfordshire SEND organisations and support groups attend free workshops to support your family
Organisations in attendance:
Social media: ChatHealth service provided by the Hertfordshire School Nursing team
Please help us to promote your school nurse’s ChatHealth service by giving us a mention on your school’s social media channels.
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables parents and young people to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team.
By spreading the word about our ChatHealth service at your school, you can help us offer more choice of access and reach more young people in need of confidential health advice and support.
In the table below are examples of messages that can go out via your different social media accounts. We would really appreciate your support in spreading the word about this valuable service to your students. Our Hertfordshire School Nurse team have our own social media accounts and they are listed below and information on how to access them to follow. We are available in the school holidays too and the table below suggest prompts for you to remind your students key times when they may need more support e.g. the start of the new term and exam times.
Our School Nurse Twitter account is:# @HCT_SchoolNurse
General/Exam times
Did you know that you can text our school nurse? Send a message to 07480 635050 for confidential health advice and support. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
Follow Hertfordshire School Nursing on our Twitter pages:
@HCT_SchoolNurse
School holidays
Enjoy the school break! Our school nurse is still available for confidential health advice and support. Text 07480 635050 Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
New term It’s back to school time! Our school nurse is here to help pupils with confidential health advice and support. Text 07480 635050 Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
YouTube video to promote the
General/Exam times
Did you know you can text your school nurse for confidential health advice and support? Text
Chathealth service for School Nursing in Hertfordshire aimed at 11-19 year age group
07480 635050. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk
Check out the YouTube link on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBNmr1bFcCE
School holidays
Enjoy the school break! If you need confidential health advice and support, your school nurse is still available to text on 07480 635050 Find out more at http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
New term Looking for health advice and support now you’re back at school? Text your school nurse for 07480 635050. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
Instagram hct_schoolnursing
General/Exam times
Did you know you can text your school nurse if you’re worried about anything or need health advice? Text 07480 635050. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS Follow Hertfordshire School Nursing on our Instagram pages – hct_schoolnursing
School holidays
School’s out! Text your school nurse on 07480 635050 for confidential health advice and support over the holidays. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
New term It’s back to school! Don’t forget your school nurse is here for confidential advice and support. Text 07480 635050. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Am3130nYlkk #ChatHealthNHS
