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RVHS Parent Bulletin Aspiration Respect Endeavour Week ending: Friday 29th March 2018
“Our vision is to be the school of choice for our local community, developing successful young people with high aspirations, who show respect for all and endeavour to become the very best that they can be.”
Message from the Head of School Thank you to all the parents and students who supported Sports Relief today, at the latest count we had raised £1875.65 for the charity. The students have been excellent and enjoyed the lunchtime activities. Having concluded our student leadership interviews I am delighted to announce our House Captains, please see Page 4 onwards; an overview of all the successful students. It is a very exciting time for the school, we will finalise the House names next term and then launch our first round of House competitions and assemblies. I am really proud of our students, they are a real inspiration. Please ensure that you use the forthcoming Easter holiday to replace any Uniform, equipment or shoes as appropriate. The uniform expectations are included in this bulletin. Please note that black trainers are not acceptable unless worn for specific evidenced medical purposes, all jumpers must be school issue and skirts must be worn below the knee. Where medical evidence is provided then the student is issued with a mauve card which they can show if challenged. This has been discussed with the students in their assemblies this week and non-conformity will be sanctioned. The students’ appearance in our community is very important to the good standing of the school and our uniform is now of a very high standard which I intend to maintain. I thank you for your support in advance, our consistent expectation benefits everyone. If anyone is suffering financial hardship then please do contact Miss Dyer to discuss, we will always do our best to support where we can. The school will be running a programme of support for our GCSE/ A level students during the Easter holidays. I am always so grateful for the excellent and committed staff; who are always prepared to come and support the students at this crucial time. Not all schools offer such a programme and many students find the structure offered invaluable in preparing for their exams and ultimate success. The programme has been emailed to parents and students but is included in this bulletin. This is a period of revision at all levels in the school and revision guides and tips have been emailed to support both parents and students. Please also look on our website in our Teaching and Learning Section under GCSE Revision Resources.
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I am delighted to share some of the school’s success this week both academic and sporting. We were placed 5th out of 38 schools in the Pixl Up for Debate competition at Harrow School. This is a massive achievement especially as our amazing team made up of Ruby Coyte (Year 7); Joseph James (Year 7) and Zak Smith (Year 8) were against teams of mainly Year 9s. Zak Smith received the Outstanding Speaker Award for scoring the highest marks out of all 113 debaters. Florence New and Eva Randall also attended the debate as student judges and Eva was selected as a student judge for the final. Roding Valley is looking forward to continuing their debate club and is especially looking forward to competing at the Pixl debate next year. The school continues to grow its reputation as a leading school for debating. https://www.rodingvalley.net/teaching-learning/challenge-enrichment/ I am also delighted that all three Football teams from the lower years have made it through to the West Essex & Harlow Districts Football Finals all to be played in the first week back after the Easter Holidays. Both Year 7 and Year 9 remain unbeaten in their league campaigns. The Year 7s won their latest match against Debden Park High School 10-1. The Year 8s secured their spot in the final after coming back from 2-1 down with 10 minutes left to win 3-2 against West Hatch. Each of the finals will be played at The Grange, Chigwell. https://twitter.com/RodingValleyPE We have just updated the school website with the latest videos showing the new build development. https://www.rodingvalley.net/parents/new-building-2018/ Finally, I wish you all a wonderful Easter break; we return to school on Monday 16th April at normal time. Ms. S Jenner Head of School
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Monday 16 April th
Tuesday 17 April th
Wednesday 18 April th
Friday 20 April
First Day of the summer Term A Level Psychology Trip to the University of Holloway Year 11 Geography Trip Year 10 Business Trip
Please assist us in becoming a:
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9 Apr 2018
10 Apr 2018
11 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018
13 Apr 2018
AM 9am-11:20am
Year 11 French
Biology Triple
Spanish
Art
Media
Photography
Business (Exam Techniques)
PE
Combined Science - Combined Science Biology Physics Chemistry - Triple
Maths Target 4 Maths Target 5 Maths Clinic- All
Economics Art
PM 11:30am - 13:50pm
Photography French
Biology Triple
Spanish
Art
Media
Photography
Combined Science - Combined Science Chemistry Physics Chemistry - Triple
Maths Clinic - All Maths Target 4 Maths Target 5
Business (Exam Content) Economics Art Photography
Biology AS
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Maths
Philosophy
Maths
Philosophy
Economics Chemistry (Organic) Philosophy
PM 11:30am13:50pm
AM 9am 11:20am
Year 12
Economics Chemistry (Physical)
AM 9am 11:20pm
Biology AS
PM 11:30am 13:50pm
Year 13
Biology
Chemistry (Physical)
Government and Politics
Maths
Chemistry (Organic)
Government and Politics
Maths
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Results Davenant Davenant
Debden Park
King Harold
Ongar
RVHS
West Hatch
5-2
0-5 ©
5-0
1-3
2-3
10-0
4-1
1-10
1-2
2-3
0-5 ©
1-9
1-5
0-5 ©
Debden Park
2-5
King Harold
5-0 ©
0-10
Ongar
0-5
1-4
3-2
RVHS
3-1
10-1
5-0 ©
5-1
West Hatch
3-2
2-1
9-1
5-0 ©
2-0 0-2 0-2
Table School
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD +/-
Pts
RVHS
5
5
0
0
25
3
+22
15
West
5
4
0
1
19
6
+13
12
5
2
0
3
18
18
0
6
Davenant
5
2
0
3
13
13
0
6
Ongar
5
1
0
4
5
21
-16
3
King
5
1
0
4
8
27
-19
3
Hatch Debden Park
Harold
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Results Davenant Davenant
Debden Park
King Harold
Ongar
RVHS
West Hatch
3-1
10-1
7-2
1-3
0-2
14-0
9-1
2-1
5-3
0-5 ©
0-5 ©
1-3
0-5 ©
Debden Park
1-3
King Harold
1-10
0-14
Ongar
2-7
1-9
3-5
RVHS
3-1
1-2
5-0 ©
3-1
West Hatch
2-0
5-0 ©
5-0 ©
3-2 2-3
Table School
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD +/-
Pts
RVHS
5
4
0
1
15
6
+9
12
Debden Park
4
3
0
1
26
5
+21
9
Davenant
5
3
0
2
21
9
+12
9
West Hatch
4
3
0
1
14
3
+11
9
King Harold
3
1
0
2
6
18
-12
3
Ongar
5
0
0
5
7
27
-20
0
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Results Davenant Davenant
Debden Park
King Harold
Ongar
RVHS
West Hatch
9-1
2-0
11-1
1-5
1-2
Debden Park
1-9
5-0
0-4
4-3
King Harold
0-2
7-1
2-12
0-9
Ongar
1-11
0-5
1-7
0-17
0-5 ©
RVHS
5-1
4-0
12-2
17-0
West Hatch
2-1
3-4
9-0
5-0 ©
5-0 0-5
Year 9 Table School
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD +/-
Pts
RVHS
5
5
0
0
43
3
+40
15
West Hatch
5
4
0
1
20
9
+11
12
Davenant
5
3
0
2
24
9
+15
9
Debden Park
4
1
0
3
8
17
-9
3
King Harold
4
1
0
3
9
24
-15
3
Ongar
5
0
0
5
2
45
-43
0
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Results Davenant
Debden Park
Davenant
RVHS
King Harold
West Hatch
0-5
Debden Park
1-1
5-0
RVHS
1-1
Table School
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD +/-
Pts
Debden
2
1
1
0
6
1
+5
3
Davenant
1
0
0
1
0
5
-5
0
RVHS
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Park
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What is DODDLE? Doddle provides students with access to thousands of engaging, formative resources and guides students through the curriculum. Doddle Progress automatically tracks student attainment in key curriculum skills. Parents can see student attainment and progress through our easy-to-use Doddle Parent feature. Skills within Doddle are rated as red, amber or green. These ratings give a clear indication of how much progress a child has made and highlight the weaker areas to be targeted with revision. Each student has a personal Doddle account where they can access their homework to-do lists and families can view the work their child has been assigned. These accounts enable parents to view their child's results and encourage them to better their scores by using Doddle's revision resources.
Find out how to create a Doddle Parent account and then link that account to your child with this short video:
We have also included a link to a very useful guide on how to view your child's due and submitted homework:
Find out how our school uses Doddle Progress by watching our short video to find out how Progress works.
We have also included a link to a very useful guide on how Progress works and how you can use it to help your child's learning.
Find out how to view and track your child's homework with this short video. .
We have also included a link to a very useful guide on Troubleshooting.
This is a valuable resource that will assist parents in supporting their child’s progression. Please use the following link to the log in:
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At RVHS, we offer lessons in Piano, Drums, Guitar and singing. If you are interested; please email the below contacts and full details will be sent to you:
Piano: To book piano lessons or find out more please contact rosswall@gmail.com
Singing: Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Alex Larke for more details at alex@thevocaltutor.com
Drumming: The following lessons are available: One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons. Contact: marksevel@hotmail.com
Guitar: To book lessons or find out more, please contact Rachel Espeute on racheleds@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested.
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RVHS Uniform Code At Roding Valley High School, we like our students to be well presented when representing the school. Please remember that since September 2015, all students must adhere to our code of footwear, details are as follows:
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
Boys Uniform School Uniform Trousers: Black Tailored Blazer: Black (with school badge) to be worn at all times Shirt: plain white with no logos Tie – school tie Jumper (optional): Black ‘V-neck’ jumper with school badge or black sleeveless ‘V-neck’ with School badge. Only jumpers with the school badge can be worn. Shoes: Black, classic leather style shoes only. Boots, trainers, canvas shoes, backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable. No Jewellery, except for a small stud, only one in each ear and a wrist watch. Facial, or other body piercings, are not acceptable. Coats: Must be dark (black or dark blue) raincoat, overcoat or jacket (not denim or leather and without badges or slogans)
PE Uniform Navy and silver Rugby Shirt Navy and silver T-Shirt Navy and silver shorts Navy RVHS jumper (optional) Navy RVHS bottoms (optional) Football boots and Astro Turf’s (trainers) Navy and silver Rugby Shirt
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Girls Uniform School Uniform Skirt or Trousers: Royal blue/black/white check skirt or black tailored trousers. Skirt must be worn below the knee (Skirts which are altered to an excessively short length are not permitted under any circumstances) Blazer: Black (with school badge) to be worn at all times Blouse: Plain white blouse with collar. (Blouses should have no ‘frills’ or patterns on them) Jumper (optional): Black ‘V-neck’ jumper with the School badge or black sleeveless ‘V-neck’ with the School badge. Only jumpers with the school badge are allowed to be worn. Shoes: Black, classic leather style shoes only. Boots, trainers, canvas shoes, backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable. Tights: Tights must be plain black or natural coloured. Patterned tights are not acceptable. Ankle socks may be worn: However, knee length socks are not acceptable. No Jewellery, except for a small stud, only one in each ear and a wrist watch. Facial, or other body piercings, are not acceptable. Coats: Must be dark (black or dark blue) raincoat, overcoat or jacket (not denim or leather and without badges or slogans)
Girls who choose to wear the skirt need to ensure that the logo on the skirt is below knee level. A new skirt should be purchased if this is not the case. PE Uniform Navy and silver t-shirt Navy and silver skort Navy RVHS tracksuit bottoms or leggings (optional) Navy RVHS jumper Navy socks with two white rings around the top or white socks for indoors or summer sports Football boots and Astro Turf’s (trainers)
Uniform Stockist Our uniform stockist is conveniently located at:
Forest Casual and School Wear 144 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4BE Tel: 0208 508 2848
Please click to be taken to their Website
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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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