This week I have been lucky enough to attend two wonderful events that typify what Roding Valley High School is all about. On Thursday of last week I, along with many other staff, students and parents, attended the Art and Photography Exhibition. Mr Tisdale and his team of staff had worked tirelessly in the days leading up to it to put on an exhibition of real quality and we were certainly not disappointed. There was so much variety on offer - paintings, sculpture, photographs and textiles. We clearly have some highly talented students and this was a true celebration of what they can achieve. It was great to speak to so many students and their proud parents and to be able to see the progress that the artists have made during their GCSE courses. I would just like to say a hearty congratulations to all those students who were exhibiting work, many for the first time in public, as well as thanking the staff for all of their hard work in supporting the individuals to produce such memorable pieces. We were then treated to a further evening of celebration with the English Challenge and Enrichment evening on Monday. I was delighted to see so many parents and staff coming into the School Hall at 6.30pm and I must confess that since this was my first experience of this event I didn't really know what to expect. I needn't have been concerned as the English Faculty put on a tremendous show. Ms Atkinson co-ordinated the event very effectively and really brought out the best in the students. There was a very wide range of English work on display to peruse with stories, poems, games and presentations. The formal part of the evening comprised a number of students reading their own poems followed by a superb performance of a play based on the Grimms' Fairy Tales. This had been written and performed by the Lower School students themselves and there was drama and comedy in good measure. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show and it really was an excellent demonstration of what Roding Valley High School students can do when they work hard and throw themselves into their studies. J Luck Headteacher You can follow us at www.rodingvalley.net , on Facebook at the ‘Roding Valley High School Official’ page or on Twitter (@RodingValleyHS). You can also sign up to our free electronic media release service at rodingvalleymedia@gmail.com
YEAR 11 PARENTS Please see below a copy of the forthcoming GCSE Examinations Timetable. Students received their individual examination timetables during the week beginning Monday 20 April 2015 these were printed on BRIGHT GREEN paper. May I also remind you that afternoon examinations will start promptly at 1.00pm not 1.30pm as in previous sessions. Students have already received a Guidance for Students & Parents booklet which is packed full of information regarding the forthcoming examinations but, if you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Drop in times for Students with Special Educational Needs This year we are trialling some drop in times for parents of SEN students to enable you to discuss your son/ daughter's progress in detail. We will be available at the following times: Mondays 10-11am Wednesdays 1011am Thursdays 2.15-3pm Please email me to book one of these times, or an alternative time if these are inconvenient, at asmith@rodingvalley.net
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome A drink and biscuit are provided
YR10 PARENTS - CHANGE TO END OF YEAR TIMETABLE Please find below a copy of the Year 10 End of Year Examination Timetable. Please note that Physical Education has now been added. These exams will be conducted under full exam conditions and will start to prepare the students for the rigour and preparation to sit their actual GCSE's in the summer of 2016. Where possible the examinations will be sat in the Hall, any subject not shown on this timetable will be classroom based during lesson time This is a generic timetable and students must refer to their individual timetables for precise timings of examinations relevant to them. Students have been issued their timetables on bright yellow paper.
Key Stage 3 exam dates are shown here for all students in Years 7‐9. The first dates are for a non‐ calculator paper and the later dates are for the calculator pa‐ per. Please can you make sure that students come into school with all the equipment they need. Thank you. Mrs Vermaak, Maths.
Maths Exams (in Main HALL) 23 Jun (NC)
26 Jun (Calc)
P2 or P5
P1 or P2
22 Jun (NC)
25 Jun (Calc)
P3 or P5
P4 or P5
22 Jun (NC)
25 Jun (Calc)
P3 or P5
P4 or P5
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Please find below a copy of the Breakfast Revision Timetable for the forthcoming GCSE Examinations. Breakfast Revision Sessions will be taking place in the Canteen from 8am until 8.45am for students sitting exams scheduled to start at 9am. Our Catering staff will provide students with croissants and juice free of charge. These sessions are hugely beneficial and we would urge you to encourage your son/daughter to attend. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. J Draper, Exams Officer
Students are regularly coming into school with cheques with the payee being left blank Can you please ensure that all cheques are made payable to
Roding Valley High School The school cannot be held responsible for any cheques which go missing and are then cashed elsewhere
Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason then please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence.
020 8508 1173 On their return to School please ensure your child brings with them a letter explaining the reason for the absence for our records.
Medical Appointments When possible 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. If you put in a request a ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception). 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 in the ‘Parents’ section on our website or contact Mrs Jeanette Low our Attendance Officer on the school number 020 8508 1173.
UPCOMING EVENTS. For up to date information on all events please check the weekly Parent bulletin and/or go to our website:www.rodingvalleypta.co.uk Our email address is:frvhs@hotmail.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to offer help at an event. Non Uniform day + Roller Disco, Friday 10th July 2015, in the Sports Hall Quiz Night, Friday 25th September 2015 Halloween Disco, Friday 23rd October 2015 (Yr8+9) Yr7 Christmas Disco, Friday 11th December 2015
Week ending 12th June 2015 Year 7 Highest Attendance*
7R
Student with Highest Honours
Jasmin Kelly 7R
Form with Highest Honours
7V
Class of the week
7st/Pe1 nominated by Ms Draper for great attitude and being a pleasure to teach.
Student of the week
Molly O’Shea 7T nominated by Mr Dhlamini for demonstrating leadership during lessons, excellent effort, a consistently good level of work completed in lessons and having the best behaviour for learning
Year 8 Highest Attendance*
8X
Student with Highest Honours
Gavin Ip 8T
Form with Highest Honours
8T
Class of the week
8S/Gg nominated by Ms Cordwell for their excellent attitude to learning – really enjoyed the lesson!
Student of the week
Tyne Brownlie 8X nominated by Ms Atkinson for putting in a large amount of effort to do well and making rapid progress
Year 9 Highest Attendance*
9W
Student with Highest Honours
Sam Barrett 9X
Form with Highest Honours
9X
Class of the week
9qt/En1 nominated by Ms Sargent – they settled to the lesson very quickly, very polite and got on with their work
Year 10 Highest Attendance*
10S
Student with Highest Honours
Demi Braxton 10T
Form with Highest Honours
10T
Student of the Week
Jake Honeywood 10S nominated by Mrs Musker for his focus and contribution to class, also getting great grades in his assessment. Emma Newton 10V & Kathleen McGlynn 10W nominated by Mr Punungwe for staying at least 2 hours after school nearly every day to revise for their mocks. Tasma Crosby 10R nominated by Miss Parry for being a star! Nancy Callagher 10W, Sena Demiryaban 10W, Toby Parsons 10V, Sarah Cannon 10X & Liam Oxborrow 10X nominated by Mr Crabbe for excellent work
School Website Please visit our school website to find details of any recent letters home, the Student Bulletin and previous copies of the Parent Bulletin www.rodingvalley.net
Access to Water in School
ICT Coursework Sessions
Parents, please be aware that the canteen has jugs of water available both during lunchtime and break time for all students to access. Bottled water is sold at all outlets Large bottle 50p Small bottle 25p If a student is overdrawn or has no money on their lunch account, they will always be sold water.
Every Friday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4
New term dates for September 2015 Thursday 3rd September: INSET DAY (school closed to students) Friday 4th September: Start of term for Year 7 and Year 12 students only Monday 7th September: Start of term for Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students More information will be posted to the website shortly.
Maths Support Monday, Wednesday & Friday After school M5 Maths Club Tuesday & Thursday Lunchtime M3
Drum Lessons One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends! Learn to play the drums from as little as £5 per week Contact: jameswelsted@hotmail.co.uk
Guitar Lessons Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at £12 per half hour. Please contact Steve van Niekerk on vn.steve.vn@gmail.com if you are interested.
www.jwdrums.co.uk
School Shop Opening Times
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am
The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times :
Break: 11.00am - 11.20am Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm STUDENTS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
Monday - Friday (excluding Tuesday): Before school 7.15 am – 8.30 am , break time , lunch times and after school for homework club 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm. Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources. Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
Singing Lessons Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Gemma Kirk for more details and to book your slot. email: g.kirk_88@hotmail.com
Year 10 Mock Interview Scheme I have given all students a letter this week with details of the mock interview scheme on Wednesday July 15th. Students will be offered a ‘mock interview’ either with an employer at their premises or with a visiting employer at the school. Students will be notified by Monday 13th July where and at what time their interview will be. Students follow a normal school timetable and just attend the appointment time of their interview. Students do not have to wear school uniform for the Mock Interview day, however we do expect them to dress smartly as if they were attending a ‘real’ interview. As a guide boys should wear a shirt, tie, and trousers, girls should wear a skirt/dress/trousers with blouse/shirt please do not buy anything for the interview as their uniform is very smart and ideal for an interview. If you have any immediate concerns please contact me at the school. Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net
Are you aged 14 or over (by the end of August 2015)?
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If so, then this volunteering opportunity could be for you: Volunteers are needed to help children take part in the Summer Reading Challenge in local public libraries during the summer holidays. Volunteering experience is a very useful addition to your CV and/or UCAS application form. Interested? See Mrs Martin in the school library for further information, including a Volunteer Role Description and application form.