This week see the Year 10s out on Work Experience. I see this as a really valuable opportunity for them to see what life is like in the "real world" and it is always interesting to speak to their employers after they have been with them for a few days. The students get a chance to shadow individuals and in most cases are able to get some first hand experience of what certain jobs entail. They usually return to school with a greater appreciation of the fact that the world of work is quite tough and a few more years in education often appears increasingly attractive. I very much believe that at Roding Valley we are working hard to get our students ready for the ever competitive job market and I feel that we need to ensure that all of our students are given the tools to succeed. Of course an excellent set of qualifications is what we wish everyone to leave school with but there are other characteristics that I feel are equally important. I want to develop the resilience of all of our students so that they are able to cope with the odd setback. In life there are likely to be things that don't go their way and I see it as part of our remit to prepare them for this. It is crucial that individuals develop a "can-do" approach and are willing to work hard to overcome difficulties. This is why we try to ensure that all students are pushed to produce their best work and make as much progress as possible. Only in this way will they be able to achieve their full potential. I realise that this puts pressure on them but they need to experience this at school if they are to be successful in the world of work. I would like to thank you as parents for supporting us by checking planners and making sure that homework is completed to a high standard. If we work together we can give these young people the chance to make the most of the opportunities that they have. We also set high standards in terms of students behaving in a polite and sensible manner. I have referred to my expectations in Assemblies and make no apology for the fact that students are required to speak to each other and to staff in a polite, respectful way. If students are caught using foul language it will lead to them losing some of their free time as there is no place for this in an educational establishment. We must ensure that highest standards in this respect if we are to be considered an Outstanding school. J Luck Headteacher
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Week ending 19th June 2015 Year 7 Highest Attendance*
7V
Student with Highest Honours
Esmae Hammond-Chorley 7R
Form with Highest Honours
7Q
Year 8 Highest Attendance*
8X
Student with Highest Honours
Sherene Cooke 8X
Form with Highest Honours
8X
Year 9 Highest Attendance*
9W
Student with Highest Honours
Ben Harris 9U
Form with Highest Honours
9X
Student of the week
Eddie Broder 9R, Lily Foster 9T, Julia Kurton 9S, Matthieu Barnetson 9S, Grace Horsford 9U, Grace Hughes 9U, Katie Wakeman 9U & Chai Ciantar 9X nominated by Mr Ahmad for working extremely hard over the past week.
Class of the week
9S/Gg nominated by Ms Barron for amazing work on Scott and Amundsen.
Year 10 Highest Attendance*
10X
Form with Highest Honours
10T
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
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.
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
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
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.
New term dates for September 2015 Thursday 3rd September: INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Message from the PE Department Please remember that the PE department has a no jewellery policy. If your child is going to have their ears pierced during the summer break this should be done at the very start of the summer holidays as they are not allowed to wear them for PE lessons and will be asked to remove them ICT Coursework Sessions Every Friday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4
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
Maths Support Monday, Wednesday & Friday After school M5
More information will be posted to the website shortly.
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
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
School Website
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