I issued a letter to parents earlier in the week about the need to represent the school in a positive light whilst on the journey to and from school and whilst wearing our uniform in the community after school hours. I cannot stress highly enough the importance to the school of students behaving properly whilst in our uniform. I have made it very clear to students that anyone whose behaviour outside of school whilst in our uniform falls below the standards we expect in this school then they will face very serious consequences. I would be grateful if you have not already discussed this matter with your child that you please do so. Congratulations to Francesca Cavadino (8R) who captained the Essex Ladies Under 13 Cricket side last week. Francesca also took part in a coaching session at Harlow Cricket Club last Friday with the Essex Side and they were coached by Darren Sammy (West Indies T20 Captain) and former internationals Herschelle Gibbs and Saqlain Mushtaq. There follows further in this bulletin a picture of Francesca with Darren Sammy. Also congratulations to everyone in the school community as we raised just under £1000 for the British Heat Foundation in our non-uniform day recently. I know that lots of parents, friends and students have been following the Team Zambia blog over the last week or so to follow the experiences of our staff and students who have been working with the Greater Joy School. I am genuinely humbled when I have been reading about the work our students are doing and reading about their experiences certainly puts a lot of things into perspective. I am so proud of our students and staff and the work they have done and they arrive back in the UK on Sunday morning. If you haven’t already done so and you are interested, you can follow the link to the blog: http://beyondrodingvalley.blogspot.co.uk/ We held interviews yesterday for the positions in our senior prefect team. The interview process was rigorous and every student who was interviewed did incredibly well and was a credit to the school. I am delighted to announce that our Head Boy next year will be Naru George (10X) and our Head Girl is Carina Sander (10V). Deputy Head Boys are Mitchell Scanlan (10W) and Mehdi Ajami (10T) and our Deputy Head Girls are Olivia Tinker (10S) and Alice Bonning (10Q). Well done to those who were selected and well done to everyone who was interviewed. Parents should also have received a letter regarding the school closure to students next Thursday (10th July) as a result of industrial action by a number of trade unions. I have spent the last few days exploring every possibility to try and keep the school open to some students but, in the end, the sheer number of staff taking part in this action has left me no choice but to close the school. I appreciate the inconvenience that this will cause parents, particularly as we are also closed on Monday as a result of the Tour de France. I hope parents will understand that we always try and keep the school open but both of these events are completely outside of my control. Just a reminder that the next Parents’ Forum is on Thursday 17th July at 6pm in the school. Also the last day of term, Tuesday 22nd July, is an early finish and students will be dismissed from 12.20pm. I wish you all a good weekend. Paul Banks Headteacher
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Year 10 Careers Programme This week all Year 10 students have participated in the following: Work experience debrief day. CVs and job application letter writing. The Barclays Bank Life Skills team delivered interview technique lessons A taster day at Epping Forest College Post 16 presentations from Epping Forest College, Essex University and Harlow College I have given all students a letter this week with details of the mock interview scheme on Wednesday July 16th. Could I please ask that all letters are signed and returned to your son/ daughter’s form tutor by Monday 7th July. 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 14th 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 and 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
PE Kit
Geography Catch-up Clinic and Homework Help Every Monday at 3.10pm Starting 23rd June
At the end of this academic year, RVHS is changing the PE kit. If you have any items that have been lost or are too small, please call the office where we have a large selection of donated, good quality PE kit that your child can have until the end of term.
Science Revision for Year 10 every Wednesday a er school
Week ending 27 June 2014 Year 7 Highest Attendance
7X
Pupil with Highest Honours
Annabel Hoffman 7W
Form with Highest Honours
7U
Year 8 Highest Attendance
8S
Pupil with Highest Honours
Oliver Jones 8Q
Form with Highest Honours
8V
Year 9 Highest Attendance
9T
Form with Highest Honours
9W
Pupil of the Week
Paras Sohal 9T nominated by Mr Punungwe for excellent effort and progress in Science
Class of the Week
9ux/5 nominated by Mr Punungwe for dedication and hard work in Science
Year 10
Work Experience
Form with the Highest Honours
10T
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.
Drum Lessons
Guitar Lessons Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at £12 per half hour.
One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends!
Please contact Steve van Niekerk on vn.steve.vn@gmail.com
Learn to play the drums from as little as £5 per week Contact: jameswelsted@hotmail.co.uk
if you are interested.
www.jwdrums.co.uk LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
School Shop Opening Times
The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times :
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am
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.
Break: 11.00am - 11.20am
Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources.
Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm
Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
Singing Lessons
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome GCSE ICT Catch up sessions Every Tuesday Lunchtime Starting 10th June IT4
Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Gemma Kirk for more details and to book your slot.
These sessions are for students who have fallen behind or want to improve their grade. Please encourage your child to attend
email: g.kirk_88@hotmail.com
Miss Wilson