Parent-Bulletin-Weekending-20th-Sept-2019 by Roding Valley High School

“Our vision is to be the school of choice for our local community, developing successful young people with high aspirations, who show respect for all and endeavour to become the very best that they can be.”

RVHS Parent Bulletin Aspiration Respect Endeavour Weekending: Friday 20th September 2019 Message from the Headteacher It has been an amazing start to the new academic year with a very positive attitude from all in our school community; it has been great to see how seamlessly our Year 7 students have settled in to life at Roding Valley. I have also enjoyed seeing so many of our Year 11 cohort return as sixth formers. Thank you to all the parents of Years 10, 11 and 12 who have attended our Transition Evenings. These have been very well attended and a significant amount of information was provided. The presentations can be found on the school website and the links are below: https://www.rodingvalley.net/parents/how-you-can-help-your-child/ Please note that the Year 8 and 9 Transition Evening is on Thursday 3rd October.  Year 8 at 6pm in the main hall.  Year 9 at 7pm in the main hall. Yesterday, some of our Year 10 students continued their journey on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, travelling to Buckinghamshire for their first practice expedition for their Silver Award. Extra-curricular activities started last week, we have included the full timetable of clubs and activities further on in this bulletin. Please encourage your child to get involved, there is something for everyone. Our wonderful PTA have organised a disco for the Year 7’s to be held on Friday 11th October, full details of this event are included within this bulletin. If you would like to become a member of our PTA, please contact Natalie Sellears, nsellears@rodingvalley.net All money raised by the PTA is used to support the learning of all students. The school will be hosting its Open Morning on Saturday 5th October from 9am to 12pm. Thank you for your support in allowing students to help and participate in this important event. Last year, we had hundreds of well dressed, polite, proud and helpful students on site acting as guides and helping in subject areas. Please do encourage them to support the school on this date.

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Please note that the school will close at 12.20pm (after lesson 4) on Friday 4th October to allow time to prepare the school site. Normal food arrangements will be available to students at break time only on this day. A letter with full details will be emailed to all parents next week. There has been a lot of interest shown in school today regarding a Climate Change Protest. Some students did stay away from school to attend the protests in London. However, those who were in school are expected to abide by the school rules to retain the good order of the school. I do believe that this is an important issue and we will work with the Student Voice to find ways to allow them to express their views over the coming weeks. Please can I ask you to remind your child that they should not be using their phones during the school day; they are always welcome to call home from the school office. However, they are allowed to use their phone at the end of the day but only once they are outside of the school building. I appreciate that they may then want to message friends and family to coordinate their journey home. All students are aware of these rules and also that the phone will be confiscated if used inappropriately. Over the last few weeks, we have received a number of calls from Poets Place complaining about the amount of parents using their car park when dropping off and collecting students from school. Please can I ask that all parents refrain from using their facilities and request that you find a more suitable place to park. I would like to thank you with your support in advance for this. Finally, a reminder that we do not expect our students to be hanging around the station area into the early evening. My team are always out and about in the area to support students at the end of the school day but, after 3:30pm, I do expect that students are making their way home as they become their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility. The overwhelming majority of our students behave impeccably but large groups of teenagers can appear imposing in the community and there are some unpleasant people who hang around the station. I am sure I have your support as you will not want your child involved in any actual or assumed anti-social behaviour. Obviously, I hope that many students will be staying behind after school to take part in extra-curricular activities or subject interventions, therefore this notice will not apply to them.

We have included within this bulletin a list of key contacts for your information. Enjoy the bulletin and have a lovely weekend. Mrs S Jenner

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Thursday 26 September

Bronze D of E Practice Expedition

Thursday 26 September

Year 11 Science Drop Down Day

Monday 30 September

Parents Information Evening for the Trip to Malta at 6pm

Thursday 3 October

Year 8 and 9 Transition Evening

Friday 4 October

School Closed at 12:20pm for students

Saturday 5 October

Open Day: 9am to 12pm

Monday 7 October

Parent Tours of the school@9:15am

Tuesday 8 October

Parent Tours of the school@9:15am

Tuesday 8th October

Year 11 Trip to the Branding Museum

Wednesday 9 October

Parent Tours of the school@9:15am

Wednesday 9 October

Year 7 Road Safety Show

Thursday 10 October

Parent Tours of the school@9:15am

Thursday 10 October

Sports Award Evening@6pm

Thursday 10 October

Year 10 New Scientist Live Trip

Thursday 10 October

Year 8 Assessments begin

Friday 11 October

Parent Tours of the school@9:15am

Friday 11 October

Year 9 Road Safety Show Parents are invited to the events that are highlighted blue.

If you would like to view the school calendar for the Year, please go to: https://www.rodingvalley.net/parents/calendar/

And the Winners are: 1st Prize: Mrs L Jarvis - £77 2nd Prize: Mrs M Patel - £46 3rd Prize: Mrs M Hollingsworth - £31 If you would like to join the 100Club, please email finance@rodingvalley.net for further information Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

Well done to the following students and teachers who have won house points for their excellent entries for our summer competition: 

Caleb Beer - Churchill

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Maya Harris - Churchill

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Mrs. Preston - Pankhurst,

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Elizabeth Babbs - Rendell,

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Bethany Cooper - Churchill

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Mr Liddle - Hawking.

Auditions For Year 7 to 9 students Friday 27th September After School in Room CA2 Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

Well done to our two Year 7 students Anthony Blackledge and Ilya James who will be representing the year group in this wonderful opportunity. These two students will be speaking on behalf of the year group with the rest of the student voice panel to come up with ways to further improve the school based on student opinion.

‘Two Year 7 Students Feature on RVHS Twitter Page!

Subject Leaders Thank you for all the applications for ‘Subject Leaders’. This is another fantastic opportunity where students can be the lead for their favourite subject and help with extracurricular clubs, parent’s evenings and encourage students to enjoy that subject as much as they do!

Extra-Curricular Clubs and Enrichment Activities. Full details of our Clubs and Enrichment Programme are included further on in this bulletin.

Well done to Luke and Oscar showing real character to assist an elderly lady after she had fallen over in Loughton.

Year 7 Football There will be a match on Wednesday 25th September versus Ongar Academy, kick off will be at 4.00pm

School Lockers Letters regarding School Lockers have been emailed to all Year 7 Parents on Wednesday 18th September. Please remember that Lockers are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the charges are £7.50 for the three years (or £3.75 for students on Free School Meals). This is a non-returnable sum which covers the administration of the scheme. The lockers will be given out on Thursday 3rd October at lunchtime in the wooden reception (next to Student Reception). Your child will need to bring the attached slip with them to be allocated a locker. Payment for the locker can be made through ParentPay by Wednesday 2nd October. Alternatively payment can be made by cheque which can be brought in on the day with the slip. Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

We asked three of our Year 7 students to write about their experiences in their first two weeks at Roding valley, here’s what they had to say: ‘My first 2 weeks at RVHS was an amazing adventure. It is crazy how I have gone from being tiny in reception to being in year 7 at secondary school. My favourite lessons are drama and PE. I have really enjoyed doing netball. I was so nervous on my first day but I have settled in fine and my first day turned out to be the best adventure ever!’ Martha Lumsden- Year 7 “My first 2 weeks at RVHS have been very fun. My favourite lesson has been drama. We had to create a performance based on ‘my first day at school’ I worked with Layla and Maddie who were 2 students and I played their Mum who was very embarrassing! I also enjoyed Music where we learnt to play a song on the keyboard and I think I actually learnt the riff! I cannot wait to continue my RVHS journey!” Melody Anderson-Sceats- Year 7 “My first 2 weeks at RVHS have been very enjoyable and excitable. The first week I got lost and confused as to where to go but the students and teachers were very helpful and I was soon navigating my way around the school easily. I have joined netball, photography and dance club and have also been elected as the ‘student voice’ for year 7. I have enjoyed all of my classes, particularly science, English and drama. I really like it at RVHS and I hope I will have a good future here.” Iyla James- Year 7

The students with the highest achievement points so far are…

1st Place: Nina Nosa-Omede 2nd Place: Lexi Sofocli 3rd Place: Dylan-Presley Chandler-Warway

Congratulations to 7T and 7U for achieving 100% Attendance, keep up the good work!

Year 7 Christmas Theatre Trip: 17th December 2019 Our Year 7 Christmas theatre trip to see Billionaire Boy, the new West End musical. This is the story of Joe whose life is transformed, after an unexpected change of fortune. But then things become complicated for Joe. With his new best friend, Bob, at his side, Joe navigates an assault course of school bullies and dangerously inedible canteen food. To make matters worse is the impossibly pretty new girl Lauren, is she all that she appears to be? Letters for the trip have been emailed home to Year 7 parents. Tickets cost £21 and we have 90 places available for this amazing show. For more details, speak to your English teacher.

Year 7 Disco £5 per ticket, Entry by Ticket Only

Golden Ticket Sale! One lucky student to buy the GOLDEN ticket will get a free pizza plus a treat pack on the night!! Date: Friday 11th October Time: 6.30pm—8.30pm. Refreshments will be sold on the evening. Buy fresh Domino Pizza for £1.00 per slice on the night. Tickets on sale now from the wooden foyer area at lunchtimes ONLY

No tickets available on the evening. Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

Welcome Back from Mr Dobson Smart devices, Smarter kids. As we start a new school year, parents, students and teachers are excited to see students learn and grow in a safe environment. We at RVHS take our safeguarding of all students very seriously and hope that we can educate all students to stay safe. As well as making sure our students are physically safe, we want them to be safe online; therefore in the Character and Culture lessons, we will be looking at staying safe online. Can I also remind students/parents and carers that apps can be deleted and the internet can be turned off. Most organisations will have a dress code and at Roding Valley High School we want to make sure that all our students, parents and carers are aware of what is expected. Full uniform details are on our website. If you have any questions about uniform please contact your form tutor. Well done to Bianca Nedelu & Sydnae Smith who has been chosen after an interview to represent Year 8 on the Student Voice, a very prestigious and exciting opportunity. I was also very happy to see so many Year 8's at the Tour Guide training given by Mr Cheema on Thursday morning. The tour guides are often the first student contact many visitors have at RVHS and therefore it is of fundamental importance that they set the tone and philosophy of our school. Can I also give you some important information regarding some upcoming events:  Year 8 Transition Evening: Thursday 3rd October @6pm  Year 8 Assessments: Week beginning 7th October  Year 8 Parents Evening: Thursday 21st November A letter will be sent out next week regarding the details of our Year 8 Information Evening.

The students with the highest achievement points so far are…

1st Place: Evie-Mae Edwards 2nd Place: Lexi Cole

Congratulations to 8T for achieving 100% Attendance, keep up the good work!

3rd Place: Rafay Ahmad Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

8B/Bio2 “They have worked extremely hard on their Science Skills booklets so far this term. Well done and keep it up!” Nominated by Miss Edwards

Message from Miss Williams During Period One we have been encouraging our students to set individual learning goals and targets for the year ahead. This allows students to become more active participants in their learning, become independent learners, become self-motivated and achieve their full potential. Research suggests that students who set their own learning goals and targets indicate that they have more confidence to take on more challenging tasks increasing their self-esteem. Here are a few examples of our Year 9 students’ goals and aspirations this year:

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'I want to get on to the football team and go up a grade in English' Jack Thurgood

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'I want to get over 80% in all my assessments' Meghan Chilvers

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'I would like to move up a set in Science' Jack Carr

'I want to pick the right options for me and pass my Religious education GCSE' Emma Flowers 'I want to have a more positive attitude this year and try harder in all subjects' Chloe Coupland

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'My goal is to read more books in order to get a higher grade in Geography and History' George Edwards Please join us on the 3rd of October for our Year 9 Transition Evening. The evening will contribute significantly to the success of your son/daughter in their forthcoming assessments and exams during Year 9. On the night we will be providing the following information:  Information on Key resources to support your child’s learning  Character and culture and PiXL edge  Assessment details  Work expected at home  Support available to you and your son/daughter in school In the past, this meeting has proved invaluable in communicating to parents the requirements of the various courses being studied by students. Next week our theme is ‘Attendance’. Please support us in sending the message that students being in school is vital for them to succeed and reach their potential. The impact of missing school is immense and will be the difference between students achieving well deserved grades to underperforming in all subject areas. We hope our students will take this year very seriously and all achieve 100% attendance.

The students with the highest achievement points so far are… 1st Place: Abigail AkersFurbank 2nd Place: Bobbie Deboo 3rd Place: Zara Lewin Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

Congratulations to 9X for achieving 100% Attendance, keep up the good work!

Message from Mr Ryan It has been an excellent start to Year 10 with students getting involved in the D of E and Student Council. I would like to thank all of the parents that attended our Year 10 Parents Transition Evening. As I said at this event, although we are aiming for every student to succeed in their GCSEs, we also need to help them further on down the line in relation to their Sixth Form and University applications. Every activity that students can put down on their references will help them. For those that were unable to attend, you can find the presentation on our website. Therefore I am really pleased to announce that Lauren Marks and Tolani Aradeon are the Year 10 representatives. I have also received excellent feedback about both Michal Nowak and Emily Bates. Both students have been working exceptionally well over the past three weeks. Keep up the great work!

Year 10 Football Update Year 10 Started their Season with a brilliant win against Oaks Park in the Essex Cup on Monday Goals from Lewis (3), Leon (2), George and Albert. What a fantastic start!

On Wednesday, our Year 10 students learnt some valuable skills, before travelling to Buckinghamshire for their Silver Practice Expedition.

Message from Miss Reed I am extremely impressed with the way our Year 11 students have started the term, which I expect to continue leading up the GCSE Examinations. Thank you to those parents who attended the Year 11 Parent Transition Evening last week, which saw Miss Larkin present some excellent revision strategies that pupils should be using over the coming months, for parents that could not attend, these are available on our website. Intervention sessions are in full flow during lunchtimes and after school. It is great to see so many students committing to these at an early stage ready for the first set of PPE’s in November.

Millie Cannon

Annie Mills

“For Sociology- eager to learn, engaged in class discussions and always striving to improve and achieve the best she can in sociology”.

“For putting herself forward as subject Leader and for her consistent quiet but persistent efforts”.

Year 11 Football Update Year 11 started their season with a brilliant win away at Walthamstow Academy in the Essex Cup on Wednesday with a bare 11 players due to some lastminute dropouts. Goals from Edward (3), Tom (2), Jay and Daniel. Keep up the fantastic work!

David Igwe “For his determination. In Geography David has set himself high targets and is consistently working hard to meet them”

The year 11s will play their next Essex Cup game on Wednesday 25th September at home to Woodbridge High School

Congratulations to XX for achieving 100% Attendance, keep up the good work! Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

Message from Miss Wheaton A big thank you to all of the parents who joined us yesterday evening to support their son/ daughter in their Sixth Form journey. Here is a link to the presentation on our website, which we shared with you on the Evening: Year 12 Parents Transition Evening

On Tuesday, Year 12 went on a teambuilding day at Lambourne End. What a fantastic start to the year they have made and this day summed it up. They worked hard to communicate and collaborate to win the prize at the end of the day. Congratulations to Mr Dennis’ team for their victory. Mrs Mason commented: “I was so impressed with how they all helped each other, listened to each other and supported each other throughout all of the activities. We were Will's Warriors and he definitely stepped up to each and every challenge with some great ideas. Anna Barker was our Katniss Everdeen, such a great archer! I could really notice the improvement in communication skills by the end of the day!” Mr Warry wanted to give a special shout out to Eloise Handleigh - for her dedication and commitment to winning the team copious points in the Hells Holes challenge. Mrs Grimshaw was really proud of her group: Florence New showed herself as a true and natural leader on each and every event. Ivy Prutton pushed herself so hard and gave everything a go even when she really didn't want to! Henry Foster helped so much at the archery when no one else could do it and then his 'dead drop' off the wall. Freddie Rawlinson for many things, but for not helping at all as he was lifted and pulled over a seven foot wall!

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 The Zone: in the Zone- All Years  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Keyboard Club: All Years  Y10 Combined Science Support  Sociology Surgery: Year 10 & 11  Girls Cricket: Year 7 to 9  Sportability - Invite Only

 The Zone: in the Zone- All Years  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Rugby Skills: Year 7 & 8  Basketball: Year 7 to 9  Debate Club: All Years  Y7 Science Support: Year 7  Cartoon Club: Year 7  Chess and Board Game Club: Year 7 to 9  KS3 Maths Club: Year 7 to 9  Choir: All Years  Literacy Games: Year 7 to 10  French Club: Year 7

After School  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Year 10 Music Technology: Year 10  Homework Support: The Zone  Computer Aided Design  Chelmsford Shakespeare Festival: Year 8 to 10  Science Club: Year 7 to 9  Combined Science Clinic: Year 11  Netball: All Years  Football: All Years  PiXL Loric Club: Year 7 to 10

After School  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Dance: All Years  KS3 Languages Club: Year 7 to 9  Christmas Carol: All Years

Thursday Lunch Time  The Zone: in the Zone- All Years  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Handball: Year 7 to 9  Y8 Science Support: Year 8  Y7 Drama Club: Year 7  Handwriting Club: All Years  Logic Club: All Years  Chess & Board Game Club: Year 7 to 9  KS3 Maths Club: Year 7 to 9

After School  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Christmas Carol: All Years  Girls Football: all Years  Combined Science Clinic: Year 11  Chemistry Clinic: Year 11  English Clinic: Year 11  Photography Club: All Years  Concert Rehearsals: All Years  Year 11 GCSE Music Composition Support: Year 11  Maths Support: All Years Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

 The Zone: in the Zone- All Years  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Sixth Form Football Fixtures: 1pm to 5pm  Touch Rugby: Year 7  Debating: Year 11  Y9 Science Support: Year 9  Y10 Triple Science Support: Year 10  Creative Writing Club: Year 7 to 10  Year 10 Music Technology  Well Being Wednesday: The Hub – All Years

After School  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Netball Fixtures: All Years  Combined Science Clinic: Year 11  Biology Clinic: Year 11  Cooking Club: Year 7 & 8  Media Support/Intervention: Year 10 to 13  Clay Club: All Years  Concert Rehearsals: All Years

Friday Lunch Time  The Zone: in the Zone- All Years  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Debating  Sixth Form Football Fixtures: 1pm to 5pm  Carnegie Reading Group: Year 7 to 9  Humanities Club: Year 7

After School  GCSE Open Access to Art & Photography: Year 10 & 11  Physics Clinic: Year 11  History Clinic: Year 10 & 11  Concert Rehearsals: All Years  Year 9 Football: Invite only

Important Contact Details Senior Leadership Team Headteacher

Mrs Jenner

sjenner@rodingvalley.net

Deputy Headteacher

Mr Mammen

rmammen@rodingvalley.net

Deputy Headteacher

Mr Cheema

kcheema@rodingvalley.net

Assistant Headteacher

Miss Sam Dyer

sdyer@rodingvalley.net

Assistant Headteacher

Miss Paige Larkin

plarkin@rodingvalley.net

Assistant Headteacher

Mr Marius Vermaak

mvermaak@rodingvalley.net

Director of Sixth Form

Miss Anjuli Wheaton

awheaton@rodingvalley.net

Lead Practitioner

Mr Kumers Naidoo

knaidoo@rodingvalley.net

Year 7

Mr Tom Price

tprice@rodingvalley.net

Year 8

Mr Dobson

cdobson@rodingvalley.net

Year 9

Miss F Williams

fwilliams@rodingvalley.net

Year 10

Mr Ryan

fryan@rodingvalley.net

Year 11

Miss Reed

hreed@rodingvalley.net

Director of Sixth Form

Miss Wheaton

awheaton@rodingvalley.net

Sixth Form Administrator

Mrs Sellears

nsellears@rodingvalley.net

English & Languages

Mrs L Routledge

lroutledge@rodingvalley.net

Maths

Mr Edeko

oedeko@rodingvalley.net

Science

Mr N Poovilingham

npoovillingham@rodingvalley.net

It/Business

Mr O Hussain

ohussain@rodingvalley.net

Mr L Jones

ljones@rodingvalley.net

Drama

Mrs L Walker

lwalker@rodingvalley.net

Food Technology

Mrs Barclay

mbarclay@rodingvalley.net

Art and Photography

Mr Tisdale

dtisdale@rodingvally.net

Humanities

Mrs T Preston

tpreston@rodingvalley.net

MFL

Mr Melvin

pmelvin@rodingvalley.net

SENDco

Mrs R Laffety

rlafferty@rodingvalley.net

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We would like to ask Parents to remind our students that all Mobile Phones should be switched off at all times throughout the school day. If they are seen or heard by a member of school staff, they will be confiscated. Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

At RVHS, we communicate by in a bid to get information to you quicker and more cost effectively. We found, however, our previous parental communication system did not give the functionality that people expect from smart phone apps today. So the school has invested in a new communication system call RS Connect Ed and with this comes a shiny new App.

MyEd is the free parent app that gives you a multitude of communication and information features to stay in touch with what is going on at school. The app gives you direct access to your child's attendance, timetable, absence records, achievements, behaviour and much, much more. You will also see that we update and change the information in the app as the school year moves along. Click here to see a short video about the app We are able to send you messages directly to the MyEd app relating to important information about your child's education and to remind you of events that are taking place at school. We can also embed links to regularly used systems, for example ParentPay & Doddle so you can keep everything in one place. You will receive a notification if we send you a message and there is no charge for the messages you send to us. The App can be downloaded by anyone and they will have access to information also available on our website. Only parents will be able to access their own studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information as long as we have the email address and mobile number you are using to access the App. Everyone will be able to see image to the left.

But only parents of students in the school will be able to access this when clicking on the My Students tab. The MyEd app is available for both Apple iOS and Android devices and can be found using the links below: Step 1 - Go to your App Store Step 2 - Search for My Ed Step 3 - Download the Free app Apple iOS App Google Android App Once you have installed and opened MyEd, search for Roding Valley High School and follow the simple instructions to identify yourself. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you are having any problems and we will help you get set up. Follow us on: @rodingvalleyHS @humsrvhs @rodingvalleyPE RODING VALLEY DRAMA@rodingdrama

At RVHS, we use Show My Homework; an account has been created for you to keep up to date with your child’s homework progress from home.

What is ‘Show My Homework’? Show my Homework is a simple online solution for students and parents to view homework details and upcoming deadlines. Mobile apps and notifications ensure you always know what homework your child has and when it’s due. How to Log In?  Go to www.showmyhomework.co.uk/pin  Or you can download the app.  Enter your PIN details that you have been given in the letter provided by your school.

What are PINs? PINs are unique codes that ‘Show My Homework’ has assigned to each parent that allow us to confirm their identity on initial login. After logging in for the first time users will be asked to provide more memorable login details for future use. PINs are then only be used as a backup in case you forget these logins.

 Click ‘Log in’  Create a memorable password and enter your email address then click ‘Update you details’.

Students do not need a pin to be able to access their homework. They can gain access to their Show My Homework account though their Gmail account.

You are now able to access your account and view all the homework that has been set for your child. If yourself or your child experience any difficulties with using ‘Show my Homework’ or you no longer have your pin, please contact Miss Larkin: plarkin@rodingvalley.net

Before School: 8:15am to 8:40am Break: 11:00am to 11:20am Have Fun and Raise

Lunch: 1:20pm to 2:05pm After School: 3:05pm to 3:30pm

Please be aware that from Monday 12th November, students will not be served outside of these times.

HB Pencil Non-stop Pencil Biro (Black, Blue or Green) Handwriting Pen (Black or Blue) Gel Pen (Black or Blue) Gel Clear Pen (Black or Blue) Felt Tip Pens (pack) Coloured pencils (pack) Highlighter Pen Multi - Pen Rollerball Pen (Black, Blue or Red) RVHS Pen 15cm Ruler 30cm Ruler Eraser Sharpener Protractor Set Square Compass Calculator Scientific Calculator Small Pencil Case Large Pencil Case

10p 30p 10p 10p 40p 50p £2.10 £1.00 20p 60p 30p 50p 10p 20p 5p 10p 15p 15p 30p £1.70 £8.40 80p £1.00

Maths Set Maths Set with small pencil case Revision set Glue - Small Glue - Medium Glue - Large Post Its Card Document wallet Popper Folder – coloured Popper Folder - clear Display file - 20 Pockets Clip File Ring Binder Zip wallets (A5) Zip wallets (A4) Zip wallets (A3) 10 stage dividers A4 clear pockets Lever arch file Box File Data File Small Note Pad- Lined

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Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason, please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am at the latest, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence. 0208-508-1173 On their return to School, please ensure your child brings with them a letter . or medical evidence if requested explaining the reason for the absence for our records.

Medical Appointments Please make sure you make any medical or dental appointments outside of school time. If this is not possible then please try to ensure that your child attends before and/or after their appointment.

Holidays in Term Time It is not school policy to authorise any holidays during term time except in exceptional circumstances. A ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception) should you require leave for your child, a letter detailing your exceptional circumstances should accompany it. Please be aware if the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case may be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £120 (or £60 if paid within 21 days) to each parent for each child taken out of school. For full details regarding attendance, please see our Attendance Policy, which can be found on our website or contact Mrs. Jeanette Low, our Attendance and Welfare Manager on the school number.

Guidance for Common Ailments Please see on the following page guidance from the NHS of common childhood illnesses; this advises what type of illness requires time off from school and what does not. Should you require further guidance please contact the school on 0208-508-1173

The Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (ECFWS) supports children, families, schools and communities to address current physical and emotional health, social, and financial issues that may affect the healthy development and future outcomes of young people. Each month, we promote and support specific local, national and international campaigns by providing education, advice and information to other organisations that can improve health and wellbeing for all. Our campaigns can be interactive with real-life practical learning examples, including web links to resources, which can be used in the classroom or at home. This month we are focusing our campaign on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)and this includes linking into Sexual Health Week 16th to 22nd September. The theme for this year is sex, relationships and disability. To find out more please visit the Brook website. There is lots of information in this publication which would be really beneficial to share with your wider school community.

Family Wellbeing How can we talk to our children about difficult topics? The NSPCC recommend creating the right situation, for example, in a relaxed and neutral place like on a bike ride or in the car. To get the conversation started you could use a relevant character on TV or in a book, they provide suggestions on their website. It is important to also listen to your child and start by asking questions that do not just have ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answers. The National Autistic Society have many ideas on how to talk to your child about puberty, sex, sexuality, and relationships. A list of suggested books is also provided. The Department of Education is introducing compulsory Relationships Education for primary pupils and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) for secondary education from September 2020. Also, from September 2020 it will be compulsory for all schools to teach Health Education. To find out more please click here.