Well, the rain did stop and we’ve had a lovely week of warm weather for the last week of this half term. Next week students are on half term break although we are running revision sessions for Year 11,12 and 13 students throughout the week, details of which will have gone to parents separately by email. Can we remind parents that if the weather continues to be so nice blazers must still be brought into school and a decision will be made daily as to whether students need to wear them during the school day. It has been a very settled end to this half term. I am delighted to announce that the school is now fully staffed from September. Mr Banks and I have spent a lot of our time interviewing and we are both very happy with the quality of the candidates that we have recruited. We have had some excellent applicants and have been very selective in our choices to ensure that we can deliver the high quality teaching that your sons and daughters deserve. We have also invested in a product called ‘Show my Homework’, we will be launching this with staff after half term. Parents will be invited to attend the Parent Forum on Monday 3rd July which will focus on the product and how parents can engage with their child’s learning and homework set. This week we said farewell to Year 13 who today officially started their study leave ready for their examinations after the half-term break. Students in Year 13 joined us in 2010 and have now finished (almost) their seven year journey with us. They enjoyed a lovely goodbye breakfast in the outdoor classroom yesterday. It was an ideal time for students and staff to say their farewells. All students received a card wishing them all the best for the exams and we wish them success in whatever course they have decided to follow. We will now look forward to seeing them again at the end of term meal on Friday 30th June and on results day on Thursday 17th August from 7:30am. Year 12 can collect their results from 10am. Today was Funky Footwear Friday and students were able to come into school in their own choice of shoes—all contributions went to our Zambia charity “Beyond Ourselves”. We raised a grand total of £740 towards this good cause. Thank you to everyone for their support. Last night was the launch of the Key Stage 3 Challenge and Enrichment Project. It was a very positive and inspiring evening. I look forward to the presentation evening on the 13th July when their work will be on display and those who produce exceptional pieces will be awarded. This is the fifth year of the project and previous entries have been at A level standard and above. Please do look on the school website for more details or contact our Challenge and Enrichment coordinators Miss Bingham, kbingham@rodingvalley.net, or Miss Hanlon, rhanlon@rodingvalley.net. Year 7 had their PiXL Edge Awards Assembly this morning. It was a privilege to be in the assembly giving so many of our students their awards. Many students had completed the tasks and skills which enabled them to achieve the Leadership and Organisation awards. They will now start work on their Resilience, Independence and Communication awards. It has been a busy half term and I am sure that parents and students are looking forward to the week’s holiday. Next half term is looking equally as busy and we have a few reminders for you of forthcoming events:
Pamper Evening 16th June—this evening is being run by the PTA—your support would be appreciated. The PTA plays a huge role in supporting the school in various ways, and are always looking for new members! If you feel you can help out please get in touch via Mrs Sellears in the school office. Year 11 Prom – 28th June Year 9 / Year 10 Exam week – week beginning 26th June
Have a lovely fun half term Mrs S Jenner Head of School
Parents of Year 10 Year 10 Careers Programme During this summer term students in Year 10 will be writing a CV and letter of application in tutor time in preparation for the mock interview day on Thursday 13th July. Over the coming weeks they will all participate in careers group work sessions in the Careers Office. Post 16 Options will be discussed and students will be encouraged to start some thorough research into which pathway they wish to follow at the end of Year 11. Parental Involvement Encourage students to complete their CV, discuss with them your own experiences of job interviews and applications. Ensure they save their CV on a computer at home so it will always be accessible to them in the future when searching and applying for jobs. Encourage them to start researching which A levels or courses they may choose to study at the end of Year 11. In September I will provide Parents with detailed information about further education and the open day dates of local colleges and sixth forms. Mock Interview Day Thursday 13th July 2017 I will send out more information regarding the day nearer the time. The mock interview day will prepare students for their first interview at either sixth form, college or with an employer. They will have a ‘mock interview’ either with an employer at the school or with a local employer at their premises. To participate in this students MUST submit a CV and letter of application to Mrs Mason by the end of May. If you require any further information or advice please contact me. Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net Twitter: Follow @RVHS_Careers to keep up to date with our department.
Year 7 Year 8
Highest Attendance
7V
Form with the highest Honours
7W
Student with the highest Honours
Daniel Mehr 7Q
Highest Attendance
8Q
Form with the highest Honours
8X
Student with the highest Honours
Francesca Salmon 8X
Student of the week
Ryan Donnelly, Joe Marjason, Jodie Wheeler & Zara De-Heer nominated by Mr Dennis for outstanding attitude and effort in Maths.
Highest Attendance
9U
Form with the highest Honours
9X
Student with the highest Honours
Saskia Cushings 9U
Student of the week
Year 9
Isabella Dreher 9X nominated by Miss Dyer for walking 10 miles at the ‘Walking Out of Darkness’ event in London on Saturday for Mental Health Awareness Week Alfie Binet, Saskia Cushings, Chloe Juliens, Keilan Long, Oliver Wells, Ella Margetts, Dilan Wahiwala, Alfie Musguin , Chloe Brown & Maisie Mead nominated by Mr Dennis for outstanding attitude and effort in Maths
Year 10
Class of the week
Highest Attendance
10U & W
Form with the highest Honours
10U
Student with the highest Honours
Joe Boyton 10U
9B/MaC1 nominated by Mr Kendell for their hard effort & quick understanding of finding the orientation, angle & centre of rotation of different shapes. Everyone was on task & trying their best
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Dear Parents and Guardians At home please take time to let students know how proud we are of them at Roding Valley, they all need to “Make the Minutes Matter” right up to the last exam on Thursday June 29th, and then take the time to relax. Kind regards
Mr Harris
Year 12 students only I would like to invite you all to our forth coming Business Breakfast at Roding Valley High School on Wednesday 28 June. The aim of the Business Breakfast is for our Year 12 sixth form students to engage and network with local business people to enhance their confidence and communication skills. th
The Business Breakfast is being held in partnership with the YES Partnership organisation, if you would like further information detailing how the YES Partnership support local young people please follow the link to their website http://www.yespartnership.org/ Currently they offer two conferences annually to our Year 9 and Year 10 students. Kind regards Donna Mason Careers Development Manager
KS3 Maths Assessments These will take place in the second week back over 3 days starting on Wednesday 14th June Wednesday 14th June P2 Year 9 Test Non Calc (B Side) P3 Year 7 Test Non Calc (B Side) P4 Year 8 Test Non Calc (A Side) Thursday 15th June P1 Year 8 Test Non Calc (B Side) P2 Year 8 Test Calc (A Side) P3 Year 9 Test Non Calc (A Side) P4 Year 9 Test Calc (B Side) P5 Year 7 Test Non Calc (A Side) Friday 16th June P1 Year 7 Test Calc (A Side) P2 Year 7 Test Calc (B Side) P3 Year 9 Test Calc (A Side) P4 Year 8 Test Calc (B Side) Revision material will be emailed to parents and posted on students Google Classroom.
Roding Valley High School GCSE & A-LEVEL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
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The Gallery, 4pm, 8 June 2017 Entry via Brook Road entrance – Everybody welcome
Ladies Pamper & Shopping Evening Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA. (enter via Brook Road)
on Friday 16th June 2017 7:00pm—10:00pm The night will include: Beauty Treatments Cra s and gi s Clothing Make up And much more... Tickets £3.00 in advance or £4.00 on the door, available from Roding Valley High School.
Payment by cash or cheque (made payable to RVHS PTA)
Contact: commi ee@rodingvalleypta.net
All proceeds from cket sales and raffles go to raising funds for the school. Licensed bar (ID will be required) and refreshments will be available to purchase.
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 PE Twitter Account The PE department have activated a Twitter account where regular PE updates, extracurricular news and curriculum information will be regularly published. Follow @RodingValleyPE to keep up to date with our department.
GCSE and GCE Examination Timetables Please see on the following pages the FINAL GCSE and GCE Examination Timetables for May/ June 2017. All students in Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 have been issued with an Examination Booklet containing all relevant information regarding the forthcoming exam season. Tucked inside the front cover of this booklet is a Statement of Entry, this indicates all subjects that each student has been entered for and the level of entry (where applicable). Some subjects only have one tier of entry; some have Foundation or Higher tiers. All information must be thoroughly checked. In particular, all personal details (date of birth, spelling of names) are accurate as these will appear on certificates and could prove difficult to change once certificates have been awarded and you may be charged a fee. If you feel something is wrong or missing, you must speak to Miss Draper the Examinations Officer immediately. Students will receive their individual examination timetables after the Easter Break. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Jenny Draper Examinations Officer Roding Valley High School
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 £12 per half hour. Please contact Rachel Espeute on racheleds@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested.
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. 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!
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KS4 Computer Science revision/ intervention sessions are running in IT4 on Thursday lunchtimes
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.
After school sessions mainly targeted at Year 11s (but any student from all key stages KS3, KS4 and KS5 are welcome) in order to help support students to close the gap in either coursework or homework/classwork.