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RVHS Parent Bulletin Aspiration Respect
Endeavour
Week ending: Friday 22nd September 2017 “Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world�. Nelson Mandela
Message from the Head of School. It has been a really positive start to the year and this week has been very busy in school. The students are now settled and working really hard, their uniform and conduct has been excellent. Our school has been open this week for tours by prospective parents and their children. Our students were excellent, a real credit to the entire school community. I was very proud to lead these tours and let our visitors see our school in action on a normal day. The feedback has been incredibly positive and I look forward to the Open Evening on Thursday 28th September from 5:30pm to 8pm. Please can I remind parents that we close at 12:20pm for students on that day and we expect them back on site for 11am on Friday 29th September. They will go straight to their tutor groups ready to start lessons period 3. They will not have access to food until lunchtime so please ensure they have had a hearty breakfast beforehand. I do hope that many will be acting as tour guides on the night or supporting in faculty areas. Please do encourage them to help on the night but please do sign the consent form and make arrangements to collect them at the end of the evening. I would like to announce that Paul Wershof has stepped down as Chair of Governors after 10 years of outstanding service and commitment to the school. He will remain on the governing body as the vice chair. I trust that you will all join me in thanking him for all that he has done to serve the school community; he has worked tirelessly to support the students and has always been incredibly supportive of the school. He will be succeeded by Tony Barritt (previously the vice chair), a very experienced governor. Tony has written a letter which I have attached to this bulletin, introducing himself and providing an update from the governors. Last night we had both Year 8 and Year 12 Information Evenings. At these events Information was shared with parents/ carers on ways in which they could help their son/daughter to maximise their achievement and progress this academic year. We also showed parents our revised school reports which we will be using this year in Years 7-9. We hope that parents will find the revised version more user friendly and enable parents to track their child's progress against the new 9-1 GCSEs. We will discuss at the Parents forum on the 16th October and your feedback is appreciated. The supporting literature has been emailed out today to the parents of both Year groups and can also be found on the school website www.rodingvalley.net with the Year 10s.
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Please note that the Year 9 Information Evening is on 5th October at 6pm. There have been lots of other exciting events in school; these include a STEM event for Year 9 and a challenge event for year 7. Further details of these can found later in the bulletin. The extracurricular timetable can also be found attached to this bulletin. This week parents of Year 7 were invited to join Show My Homework and please note a letter regarding regarding Show my Homework with some helpful guidance is now on the website. Please contact jhodges@rodingvalley.net with any issues. The new 3G pitch will be open next week so please can I remind you that students will only be allowed onto the pitch if they are wearing the correct mounded footwear. The Year 7s and 8s will be spending their lunchtimes on the sports side so they need to bring in the correct footwear for lunchtimes if they want to play on the pitch. Year 9s will be able to play on the pitch at lunchtime but only if they have the correct footwear. The main building work continues and it does mean that we have lost access to one entrance in Brook Road. For the safety of our students please can I remind parents that they must not park on the zigzag lines on the road, especially given the reduced exits available to the students whilst the building work continues. Enjoy your weekend Ms. S Jenner Head of School
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Year 7 It has been another busy week for year 7. Year 7 learnt what the dangers of fire were this week. The presentation included the laws around arson, hoax calls and the dangers of fire in the home. It was informative and the students asked some very important questions. Their responsible attitude is commended.
The New Year 7 Football Squad I am pleased to announce our Year 7 football squad:
Highest Points of the Week Student with the Highest Progress Points:
Freddie Edwards
Sonney Binet
Ryan Dadson
Bailey Allen
Aston Watson
Archie Sherrin
Kasey Clark
Tobias Blake
7Q
Sam Maslin
Harry Marcus
Class of the Week:
Harry Hopkins
Frankie Organ
Mrs Jenner's Maths 7B/Mac1
Tugwal Turp
Hayden Porter
Forms with the Highest Attendance:
Millie Nusrat (7X) Form Group with the Highest Progress Point School:
7R, 7V & 7X A very big well done to all of you. I know you'll go on to make the school proud!
Year 7 Form Tutors Form Group
Form Tutor
7Q
Mrs. Daly
7R
Miss Zerrington
7S
Mr. Cocker
7T
Mrs. Patel
7U
Mr. Liddle
7V
Ms. Druce
7W
Mr. Dobson
7X
Ms. Kalair
Students of the week: Nathan Blake: nominated by Mrs Lafferty for a great effort and contribution shown in the lesson. Logan Gething: nominated by Mr Harris for excellent homework. Miss Williams's Star studentAlex Loveman: for his politeness towards staff, consideration for his fellow peers and positive attitude. Ms. Williams Year 7 Progress Leader
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Year 8
The Year 8's experienced an assembly on Wednesday 20th September (period 5) around Fire Safety.
It was an eye opening production with many opportunities for students to openly discuss, contribute and share their knowledge around the topic. The main purpose of the assembly was to reinforce the dangers and potential risks students may encounter if they are deemed unsafe around fires. It was also highlighted how to prevent Fire's from occurring and what actions to take. It was a very useful, beneficial production for our students who were engaged throughout the entire assembly which was delivered by the Essex Fire and Police Safety Department.
Year 8 Parents Information Evening On Thursday evening parents of Year 8 attended Roding Valley High School to be informed of some important changes. The evening was structured around the changes to the grading system, student assessments, Show My Homework, MyEd, our registration programme and PiXL Edge. Parents were also introduced to our new Deputy Headteacher Mr Cheema, who informed parents of his role here at Roding Valley High School, leading behaviour and safety. Overall it was really beneficial for those parents who attended the evening as the feedback was extremely positive, and I thank you for your continued support. The information from the evening will be sent to parents via e-mail and will be shared on our schools website for your perusal. As Progress Leader of Year 8 I am delighted with the start the year group has made and excited to observe the progress taking place from the students across all subject areas.
Year 8 Form Tutors Form Group
Form Tutor
8Q
Ms. Goosen
8R
Mr. Jones
8S
Miss Draper
8T
Mr. Tisdale
8U
Ms. Parry
8V
Ms. Harris
8W
Mr. Adedipe
8X
Ms. Bingham
Mr Hudgell Year 8 Progress Leader
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Year 9 The first term is now in full swing and there are lots of exciting opportunities currently under way and taking place for Year 9 students. On Thursday a selection of students took part in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics project where students were engaged and intrigued into the tasks set for the day. This was also a great opportunity for students to work in groups and as a team.
Year 9 Drama Class (Miss Harris)
We are continually as a School encouraging students to be thriving to gain Progress Points which are given by staff for a wide range of reasons such as being helpful or excellent effort. The current students in Year 9 who have gained the most Progress Points are:
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Terence Adams 9W
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Emma Sansom 9U
Year 9 Form Tutors Form Group
Form Tutor
9Q
Miss Wybrant
9R
Mr. Oliver
9S
Mr. Ochemeng
9T
Ms. Stockings
9U
Mrs. Cain
9V
Mr. Allen
9W
Ms. Edwards
9X
Ms. Hanlon
Miss Reed
Upcoming Events
Green Economy Workshop with Miss Stockings
Friday 29th September
Year 9 Progress Leader
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Year 10 Class of the Week
Thoughts Of The Week. I have been really impressed with the year group so far and they have really hit the ground running. The pupils clearly understand that they have a very important few years coming up and this is evident through their work ethic and commitment. The pupils have made me feel very welcome and I look forward to working alongside them and the other staff at RVHS to ensure our pupils make maximum progress whilst enjoying all that school has to offer.
Year 10 Leader board
10B/Gg1 (Hayley Barrons class) “It was so lovely to have a class that straight away gave out their text books without my asking, automatically looked to the board for their lesson plans without prompting and got on with the work that was set. The end of the lesson was also packed away with the minimum of fuss.
(Based on Progress points and Attendance)
An absolute pleasure to cover.�
Form
Points
10Q 10U
11 11
10S
10
Form Group
10V
10
10Q
Mr Baidoo
10W 10T 10R
10 9 5
10R
Mr Goodall
10S
Mr Kendall
10T
Mr Bedi
10X
5
10U
Ms. Barron
10V
Mr Perera
Year 10 Form Representatives
10W
Ms. Wilson
Students will be meeting up next week)
10X
Ms. Langlet
Year 10 Form Tutors
Form
Student Names
10Q
Sophie Lewis
10R
Names to be Confirmed
10S
Amber Giddy
Freddie Rawlinson
10T
Harry Coulson
Suzanna Cavadino
10U
Alex Stansfiled
Madison Holden Ettridge
10V
Rajveer Singh
Casey Petit
10W
Names to be Confirmed
10X
Charliey Burke
Form Tutor
Joe Wilkes
James Jarvis
Mr Price Year 10 Progress Leader
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Year 11 "A Huge well done to forms 11U and 11R on both achieving 100% Attendance for the entire week commencing 11th September 2017. Make sure you keep this up for the rest of the year. "
"All eight Year 11 forms have now voted two people to represent their form group on the Year 11 School Council. These 16 people will play an important part in helping shape the future of the cohort and our school. Their first meeting will take place very soon.
Exams 2017-2018
The Provisional (Version1) GCSE and GCE Examination Timetables for May/June 2017 are now available on our school website. Dates / days / times may be subject to change at this stage so it is always best to ensure you have the latest version, so please check regularly for updates You will also find all relevant links and information regarding examinations. All documents and information will be updated as they become available. It is vital that students and parents read and understand the information provided. Should you have any questions regarding examinations, please contact Jenny Draper (Examinations Officer) on 020 8508 1173 or alternatively I can be emailed directly at jdraper@rodingvalley.net
Year 11 Form Tutors
Form Group
Form Tutor
11Q
Mr. Rahman
11R
Mrs. Vemaak
11S
Mrs Rahman
11T
Mr. Qureshi
11U
Miss Bleakley
11V
Mr Ehsan
11W
Mr Ryan
11X
Ms Chamizo
Mr Quirk Year 11 Progress Leader
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Roding Valley High Sixth Form Following this week's UCAS evening with Year 13, and last night’s Year 12 Information evening, I felt it was important to add some key points. The Role of the Form Tutor
As with lower school the tutor continues to be pivotal.
With on average 14 students per form.
This allows for focussed tutor tracking and mentoring.
Leadership and administration support Mr Harris: Raising Standards Leader, 6th Form
Mr Mammen: Deputy Headteacher
(Curriculum & Progress)
Mr Cheema: Deputy Headteacher
Year 12 Tutors
Year 13 Tutors
12Q: Mr Chowdury
13Q: Miss Preston
12R: Mr Hussein
13R: Mr Stewart
12S: Mrs Lasfer/ Mrs Bove
13S: Mr Dennis
12T: Ms O’Callaghan
13T: Mrs Taylor
12U: Mr Savage
13U: Mr Melvin
(Behaviour and Safety)
Ms Sellears: Sixth Form Administrator
Tutors are the daily point of contact to ensure students are on-time, and supported through the mentoring programme. The target for student attendance in the Sixth Form is 100%.
Independent Study In School:
At Home:
Year 12 - in the Sixth Form study
Please support the tutors by ensuring students are on time and ready to start each day.
Year 12 should be
room.
working on FIVE hours homework per week per A-level at the very least.
Year 13 - in the Library. Both the spaces are supervised to
support silent work.
Homework should be
This mimics university life,
of a consistently high standard.
whereby silent study rooms, provide focus and concentration to support out of class learning.
.
Key Dates to Remember Date
Event
Thursday 12th October
Year 12 Parents evening (Concerns only).
Friday 13th October
Year 12 Team Building event, (See ParentPay).
Monday 11th December
Year 12/ 13 Exam week.
Tuesday 23rd January
Year 12/ 13 Parents evening.
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Remember to “LIKE” the school's twitter feed to keep up to date of events and posts.
Enrichment Opportunities
Name
Venue and Time
EPQ ( Extended Projects)
3:05pm to 4pm, Room IT5
D of E
8:40am to 9am, 6th Form Study Centre
School Shop
Daily
Year 13 English Jane Eyre Trip
Contact the English faculty.
Games Lesson
Daily
Adopt a Teacher
Daily
There’s many more to choose from
Mr Harris, MA (T&L) Raising Standards Leader, 6th Form
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Sports News Success for Louise Gilbert Louise (who left in the summer) competed at the weekend in the South of England Athletics Championships representing Essex. She won the 1500m and the 4x400m. Essex won the day overall. This is a massive achievement and is testament to her hard work and dedication.
Congratulations Louise! Ms. S Parry
Year 7 Football An Excellent Start by the RVHS Boys. There was some quality attacking football complemented by some cultured defending. Although there will be harder matches, it will be hard not to expect this team of polite young men to be challenging for trophies come the end of the season.
Match Day Squad:
Goal Scorers: Freddie: Archie assist
Freddie Edwards
Tugwal Turp
Frankie Organ
Ryan Dadson
Sonny Binet
Hayden Porter
Aston Watson
Bailey Allen
Kasey Clark
Archie Sherrin
Sam Maslin
Tobias Blake
Harry Hopkins
Harry Marcus
Sonny: Archie assist Ryan:Tugwal assist Tugwal: Freddie assist Tugwal: Ryan assist
Starting Line-Up Kasey Clark
Archie Sherrin
Tugwal Turp
Harry Hopkins
Aston Watson
Ryan Dadson
Bailey Allen
Sonny Binet
Freddie Edwards
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Year 9 Science STEM Day We thought that we would share with you some delightful pictures of our Year 9 Science STEM day. The day consisted of designing a water tight container, making it and then presenting the ideas across. The students really enjoyed themselves and were very engaged in constructing their masterpiece.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DoE) The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award will be open to students in Years 9 and 10. This is a great opportunity to develop many skills, including leadership outside of the classroom environment. The students have the opportunity to then go on to complete the Silver award in Sixth form.
For more information, please contact Ms. Edwards
RVHS Magazine
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Year 11 NOW is the time for students in year 11 to start thinking about post 16 choices. Next week all students in Year 11 will be given a further education booklet containing lots of information to assist with the decisions and choices to be made post 16. All students in Year 11 will be offered an individual careers interview appointment time with me this term and parents are very welcome to attend the interview. Following the meeting I will be posting home an individual careers action plan detailing what has been discussed during the interview.
Year 12 and 13 What Career Live? and What University Live? On 6 & 7 October, What Career Live? and What University Live? is launching at Olympia London, offering the unique opportunity to compare both universities and apprenticeship providers side-by-side. Free to attend, it is the ideal place for students to explore the full range of post-school options, gather advice and talk face-to-face with top companies and leading universities, to decide which path is right for them. To find out more visitwhatcareerlive.co.uk, call020 8394 5290 The Careers Department have a Twitter account where regular updates regarding apprenticeships, College, Sixth Form and University and all things careers related will be regularly published. Follow @RVHS_Careersto keep up to date with careers news.
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Morning Drop Off Please can Parent /Carer's remember that students must be delivered to school in a safe and secure manner, students must be dropped off in Brook Road, not stopping or pausing your vehicles on the yellow Zig Zag lines. Please do not stop and let your child out of the car while you are stationary in traffic at the front of the school on Alderton Hill.
Remember your child’s safety is our priority.
School Lockers
Mobile Phones We would like to ask Parents to remind our students that all Mobile Phones should be switched off at all times throughout the school day.
Your Child should have received a letter this week regarding the allocation of the school lockers.
Please assist us in becoming a:
Full details of the Clubs and Enrichment Programme are attached with this week’s Parent Bulletin
If they are seen or heard by a member of staff they will be confiscated.
Date
Clubs and Enrichment.
Event th
Wednesday 27 September th
Thursday 28 September
Year 8 HPV1 Vaccinations School Closes at 12:30pm for pupils School Open Evening from 5:30pm
th
Friday 29 September
School Reopens at 11am Year 9 Green Economy Workshop- High Beech Year 12 University Fair Visit
th
Thursday 5 October
Chelsea’s Choice Year 9 Parents Information Evening
th
Friday 6 October th
Monday 9 October th
Thursday 12 October th
Friday 13 October
McMillan Coffee Morning Mock Trial Legal Conference Year 12 Parents Evening Year 12 Team Building Event
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. Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am at the latest, 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 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. A ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception) should you require leave for your child, a letter detailing your exceptional circumstances should accompany it. 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 childtaken out of school. For full details regarding attendance please see our Attendance Policy which can be found on our website or contact Mrs Jeanette Low, our Attendance and Welfare Manager on the school number.
Guidance for Common Ailments Please see the following 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.
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School Communications: We have been communicating by email for over a year now in a bid to get information to you quicker and more cost effectively. We found, however, our previous parental communication system did not give the functionality that people expect from smart phone apps today. So the school has invested in a new communication system call RS Connect Ed and with this comes a shiny new App.
MyEd is the free parent app that gives you a multitude of communication and information features to stay in touch with what is going on at school. The app gives you direct access to your child's attendance, timetable, absence records, achievements, behaviour and much, much more. You will also see that we update and change the information in the app as the school year moves along. Click here to see a short video about the app We are able to send you messages directly to the MyEd app relating to important information about your child's education and to remind you of events that are taking place at school. We can also embed links to regularly used systems, for example ParentPay & Doddle so you can keep everything in one place. You will receive a notification if we send you a message and there is no charge for the messages you send to us. The App can be downloaded by anyone and they will have access to information also available on our website Only parents will be able to access their own student’s information as long as we have the email address and mobile number you are using to access the App. Everyone will be able to see image to the left. But only parents of students in the school will be able to access this when clicking on the My Students tab.The MyEd app is available for both Apple iOS and Android devices and can be found using the links below: Step 1 - Go to your App Store Step 2 - Search for My Ed Step 3 - Download the Free app Apple iOS App Google Android App Once you have installed and opened MyEd, search for Roding Valley High School and follow the simple instructions to identify yourself. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you are having any problems and we will help you get set up.
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EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS REQUIRED Roding Valley High School is currently looking to expand our team of Invigilators for the forthcoming and subsequent examination sessions and is looking for efficient, flexible and well organised people. The role involves overseeing and supervising examinations and ensuring Awarding Bodies guidelines and regulations are followed. There are also internally scheduled examinations held throughout the school year where you will be required. Hours will be on a varied/ad-hoc basis, held throughout a school day. We do ask that you can commit to working 8-10 hours (per week if required) during exam periods. There will be appropriate training for successful candidates. Please contact Jenny Draper, Examinations Officer on 0208 508 1173 for further details.
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