Last week was another busy week in school. The Year 9 Exam Week went well, the students actively engaged in the revised GCSE style structure of the exams and rose to the challenge. We will now use their results to decide upon the appropriate Options Pathway for every student. If your child is in Year 9 then expect to receive more information about this process in the new year. There is a Year 9 Parents’ evening on the 19th January, followed by an Option Evening on the 9th February. On Thursday many of our Year 11 students went on a theatre trip to see The Inspector Calls, an opportunity to see the live version of one of their key exam texts. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and really helpful towards their future exam. I am absolutely delighted to announce that our Careers Development Manager, Donna Mason, was invited to County Hall in Chelmsford to accept Roding Valley’s RoQA Award - the Quality Kite Award for Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance. The principles and criteria we have to evidence to achieve the award demonstrates our whole school commitment to our students’ progression and shows how we are equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make a successful transition into employment, education or training. Achieving the award also demonstrates that we have a high quality careers education programme in place. This is the third time we have been awarded this award so a massive well done to everyone and thank you for all your support to achieve it. This morning our Year 7s attended St Mary’s church, Loughton, with their Christmas Shoe boxes. Thank you to all those parents who have supported this worthwhile initiative which helps promote care in the community. The Year 12 and 13 Parents’ evening was well attended and the students should now be revising for their forthcoming exams which commence on Thursday 15th December. The students continue with their rehearsals for the Christmas pantomime, Aladdin. It looks absolutely brilliant and I really hope that it will be well supported given the students’ hard work and commitment. The show is on Tuesday 13th December and tickets are available from student reception. They cost £5 for adults and tickets for concessions/children are £3.50. School Christmas lunch will be on Tuesday 13th December and tickets can be purchased via the food tills. I hope to see many of you at the Christmas Concert this evening, it starts at 6.30pm in the main hall. With kind regards Sharon Jenner Deputy Headteacher on behalf of Mr Luck
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We met for the second time this term, and dealt with various matters. Governors expressed their thanks to the staff for the tremendous effort made at both the year 6 open evening and the sixth form open evening this term. We also wish to say a huge thank you to all the students who helped out during both evenings. The feedback was fantastic and shows how lucky we are to have such wonderful young people within our school. They are true ambassadors for the school. Well done everyone. Paul Wershof Chair of governors
ExCeL LONDON, 9 & 10 DECEMBER 2016
London's biggest jobs and careers event
Skills London is London’s biggest jobs and careers event for young people and takes place at ExCeL London 9 -10 December 2016. Aimed at 15-24 year olds, this two day event will provide young people and their families with a rare chance to discover careers through interactive, inspirational activities and demonstrations, and help young people visually bridge the gap between what they enjoy doing and what they could potentially do as a career. Want to know more: http://www.skillslondon2016.co.uk/Home.aspx Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net Twitter: Follow @RVHS_Careers to keep up to date with our department.
PE Twitter Account The PE department have activated a Twitter account where regular PE updates, extra-curricular news and curriculum information will be regularly published. Follow @RodingValleyPE to keep up to date with our department. Mr Hudgell
The Humanities Faculty has a Twitter account designed to promote sites of interest, pre-reading, revision, humanities information, news and general humanities support. It is aimed at all KS3, KS4 and A-level Humanities Students and can be followed @humsrvhs
Come up to Homework Club Monday after school to become a times tables expert. Time: 3.05pm - 3.40pm Place: Learning Zone ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE GIVEN EVERY TIME!
Piano Lessons: To book piano lessons please contact rosswall@gmail.com Singing Lessons: Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Alex Larke for more details and to book your slot. email: alex@thevocaltutor.com Drum Lessons: One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends! Contact: marksevel@hotmail.com Guitar Lessons: Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at ÂŁ12 per half hour. Please contact Rachel Espeute on racheleds@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested.
The Spanish Club for KS3 will run every other Wednesday starting from this week, until the end of the Autumn Term: 30th November and 14th December
The French Club for KS4 will run every other Wednesday starting from 23rd November, until the end of the Autumn Term: 23rd November, 7th & 21st December
3.10pm-4.10pm
The Barcelona trip, due to run in the May 2017 half term, open to year 10 Business students has had to be cancelled due to low numbers expressing interest. Apologies for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Quirk
Access to Water in School 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. You can follow us at www.rodingvalley.net and on Facebook at the ‘Roding Valley High School Official’ page. Our Twitter (@RodingValleyHS) account is a great place to keep up to date with some of the latest news and activities in school. You can also sign up to our free electronic media release service at rodingvalleymedia@gmail.com
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The Science Department Dishwasher has “given up the ghost� and a new one is desperately needed. If you have, or know of anyone who has, a dishwasher they are getting rid of with some life left in it, please can you contact the Science Technicians? Thank you.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS….. 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 or medical evidence if requested 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 holiday 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. 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.