This has been another important week for Roding Valley as the new Behaviour Plan has been in operation since Monday. The aim of the Plan is to ensure that low level disruption of lessons is eradicated. Any student who disrupts the learning of others will receive a formal warning in the first instance. If they choose to repeat this offence then they will receive a second formal warning and will be moved to another place in the classroom (to be decided by the member of staff). If they persist with their disruptive behaviour they will then be removed from the classroom by a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will be taken to "Back on Track" (our new isolation room) for the remainder of the lesson. I have been very pleased with the way the system has worked in the first week. Only small numbers of students have had to be taken to Back on Track and the vast majority have responded well to the challenge. It is my expectation that in the weeks and months to come this will have a significant impact on the amount of work that students can get through in lessons and this should have a positive impact on the rate of progress across the board. It will also mean that there is a consistency of approach across the school which is vital if we are to become a truly Outstanding school in the future. I have been grateful to receive a number of emails and comments from parents saying how pleased they are to hear about the new system. Clearly all parents want their children to be successful in school and I very much hope that this new initiative will improve every child's chances of achieving their potential in every subject. I thank you for your continued support as parents and would like to hear from you if you have any thoughts on how the system is bedding in. With this is mind I would like to highlight the fact that we are holding our first Parents' Forum on Monday 20th October at 6pm in the main hall. Myself and Mrs Jenner, Deputy Head, will be hosting the event and the two main topics to be addressed will be "Behaviour and Conduct" and "Student Progress". These are two key factors that determine the success of any school and I think it is crucial for us to have a very clear and robust stance on both counts. I would like to invite you to attend on Monday where you will have an opportunity to share your views and hear about the changes to the ways we are supporting the students to achieve at Roding Valley. It was great to see so many of you at the Year 7 Parent Information Evening on Thursday. The aim of these evenings is to give some practical advice to you as parents about how you can support your child to be successful in school. We covered lots of points regarding lifestyle, school systems, reading for pleasure and Maths Mastery. The initial feedback that I have had from those in attendance was very positive but if anyone has any further thoughts I would be grateful if you could contact me. Parental support has a huge part to play in helping children succeed academically and we want to work with you all to help your children achieve. Congratulations this week must go to the Year 9 girls netball team who gave Braeside a bit of a lesson in how to play the game. Well done also to the Year 7 boys who were joint winners of the West Essex Schools Football Festival and the Year 9 boys football team who won both of their matches this week. Its always great to see our teams doing so well. Mr J Luck Headteacher
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West Essex Schools Football Festival Roding Valley High School Joint Winners! Played 4 Drew 3 Won 1 (1-0) Scorer: Stanley Nash An exciting final in which Roding Valley were 1-0 up until 2 minutes from Full Time. After extra time it was a stalemate. Played in good spirits and enjoyed by all. K Bailey
Tuesday 14th October - ESFA 3rd Round - Carshalton Boys Sports College RVHS 6 - 2 Carshalton Boys Sports College Khan Gorgulu (2) Max Jessop (2) Noah Friend (2) Goal of the game - Max Jessop's back flick between the goalkeepers legs. Thursday 16th October - Essex Cup 2nd Round - Burnt Mill RVHS 5 - 1 Burnt Mill Ben Harris (2) Harry Boyd - Walker (2) Vinnie Boyce (1) Goal of the game - Harry Boyd-Walker’s exquisite chip. Two great dominant performances against strong opposition. The team showed a high level of maturity in the way they controlled both games, and the way in which they outplayed both teams. They now face a home tie in the 4th Round of the ESFA Cup against Riddlesdown Collegiate, and they await the result between Colne V Walthamstow Academy for their opposition in the 3rd round of the Essex Cup. Well done to all those involved. Mr Jones
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.
Future Chef Cooking Competition The date has now been changed to
Thursday 23rd October Please see Mrs Collings for information
ICT Coursework Sessions Every Friday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome A drink and biscuit are provided
Woodford Schools Cross Country League Claybury - 9 October Girls - Years 7 & 8 4th Teagan Andrews 20th Molly O’Shea 30th Beth Kelly 32nd Lottie Clemens (our apologies to Lottie who was missed from last week’s results when she came 45th, so a big improvement in this race well done) Team Result 1st 2nd 3rd
Woodford County High Wanstead Roding Valley
Individual results from two races: Sulola Olusesan (Y7) is in overall third place. The two girls above Sulola are both in Year 8. Secondary Girls - Years 9 & 10 4th Louise Gilbert In the individual competition, Louise is in 5th position overall Boys - Years 7 & 8 7th Max Collings 11th Jack Albertsen 23rd Tariq Riaz Max is in overall 4th position Boys - Years 9 & 10 2nd Jack Stone 4th Finn Sergent 6th Cameron Cooke In the individual competition, Jack Stone is in 1st place, Finn equal 3rd, Cameron is 5th and Jack Beddall is 7th. We also lead the competition from Woodbridge. The last race will take place on 16th October. Well done to all Mr Fitch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STOP PRESS Results from the third and final Woodford Schools Cross Country League - Thursday 16 October. The senior boys team consisting of Jack Stone, Finn Sergent, Cameron Cooke, Jack Beddall and Callum Thurgood retained the senior boys championship. Roding Valley - 10th win in 11 seaons Jack Stone was the overall individual champion in the three races, Finn was 4th and Cameron 5th. In the senior girls, Louise Gilbert was in 4th place overall. Louise is a Year 9 up against Y10 girls, so a superb effort. Our junior girls team which was made up of Sulola Olusesan, Teagan Andrews, Beth Kelly and Lottie Clemens, all of whom are Year 7 girls up against mainly Year 8 girls, finished as a team in 3rd place. Max Collings, Y8, finished up in overall third place over these three races - well done. Final results of all will be published in next weeks Bulletin.
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
FUTURE CHEF COOKING COMPETITION SCHOOL HEAT THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 3.30pm-5.15pm YEARS 8-10 T1 & T2 COME TO T2 AND SEE MRS COLLINGS TO SIGN UP!!
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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 9-10am
Wednesdays 10-11am
Thursdays 2.15-3pm
Please email me to book one of these times, or an alternative time if these are inconvenient, at mwilson@rodingvalley.net
RVHS School Choir Change of me Monday 1.30pm to 2.00pm
Zumba classes star ng at Roding Valley High School In the Main Hall, ALL WELCOME (enter via the side entrance) Tuesday 4th November – 16th December 2014 5pm ‐ 6pm 7 week booking £20 per adult, £10 per child, 15+ only OR Pay as you go £4 per adult, £2 concessions Pay cash, cheque (made payable to RVHS) or by ParentPay Qualified Zumba instructor This event is being run by the Friends commi ee to raise funds for the School
Humani es had the great pleasure of welcoming a Human Rights Speaker ‐ Elham Saudi ‐ who is a lawyer. Elham speaks at the UN and has a special interest in Libya. She has also been on BBC radio. Elham triggered some interes ng debate and asked some very difficult ques ons to 50 Year 10 students. Thank you to Mr McManners for his contac ng and securing the visit for us.
We are again collecting the Morrisons Let’s Grow vouchers. Please send your vouchers into the school so that we can claim free gardening and cooking equipment.
Reminder
Roding Valley –v– Braeside
Please can we remind Year 7 parents that payment for the theatre company visit on 2nd December is now due. The amount is £2.30.
Year 9 RVHS won 29-3 Player of the Match: Abbie Bromley
Payment can be made through ParentPay or via Student Reception.
Friends of Roding Valley High School Meeting 22nd October @ 7pm Meet in main reception
Many thanks
Week ending 10 October 2014 Year 7 Highest Attendance
7V
Pupil with Highest Honours
Rishin Patel 7R
Form with Highest Honours
7Q
Class of the Week
7Q/Hu nominated by Ms Cordwell for superb effort, mature attitude and outstanding homework in Humanties
Year 8 Highest Attendance
8T
Pupil with Highest Honours
Thomas Abbott 8T
Form with Highest Honours
8W
Class of the Week
8S/Gg nominated by Ms Cordwell for trying incredibly hard and making really good progress
Year 9 Highest Attendance
9S
Pupil with Highest Honours
Brandon Hall 9W
Form with Highest Honours
9X
Year 10 Highest Attendance
10X
Pipil with Highest Honours
Finn Sergent 10T
Form with Highest Honours
10T
Class of the Week
10D/Gg1 nominated by Ms Cordwell for making really good progress and showing a mature attitude towards learning
Year 11 Highest Attendance
11X
Pupil with Highest Honours
Liberty Burrows 11T
Form with Highest Honours
11T
Year 11 Open Days coming up: Capel Manor College Saturday 18th October Havering College Saturday 18th October Chelmsford College Monday 20th October Check the websites for further details. University of Cambridge – The Subject Matters – Year 11 A level advice sessions The University of Cambridge has sent through the following information, if you wish to book onto a session please see the details below: AS and A Level (or equivalent) subject choices made in Year 11 can have a major impact on course and university options. A significant number of very bright and capable students fail to gain places at selective universities because they are not studying the most appropriate subjects. When assessing applicants at the University of Cambridge, we consider not only the individual A Level (or equivalent) subjects but also the combination of subjects. For many courses we require applicants to have taken certain subjects, or combinations of subjects, because they provide an effective preparation for study at the University. Each autumn, the University of Cambridge runs practical and informative sessions for Year 11 students. The events, called The Subject Matters, highlight the importance of suitable A Level (or equivalent) subject choices when making an application to a selective, research-led university, and help students access information to make informed A Level choices. In addition, students are provided with information about the University of Cambridge, higher education and career opportunities as well as an overview of the application process and next steps. All sessions are delivered by Admissions Tutors and students have the opportunity to ask questions. The Subject Matters sessions take place during October, November and January. Advance booking is essential. There are sponsored free places available, kindly funded by The Sutton Trust, for students (and one accompanying adult) who are eligible for free school meals or in local authority care. Please book online. Links to the event booking pages can be found on the website at: http://www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/events/subjectmatters.html If you require any further information or advice please contact me. Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net
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 LIBRARY OPENING TIMES The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times : 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.
School Shop Opening Times
Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am Break: 11.00am - 11.20am Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
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