Parent bulletin week ending 9th February 2018 by Roding Valley High School

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RVHS Parent Bulletin Aspiration Respect Endeavour Week ending: Friday 5th February 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. As we are approaching the end of this half term, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support for the school. The school continues to move forward and is now being recognised for some of its excellent work. On 28th January 2018, a delegation of teachers from another local school in Woodford visited our Mathematics department to observe how the subject is taught to our students. They were interested in seeing the Maths Mastery curriculum in action, something which has been implemented quite successfully over the last 5 years. The delegation was very impressed with the teaching methods and student interaction using the Maths Mastery model. It was fantastic to see so many parents attend our Year 9 Options Evening. I hope the event helped you to gain a greater understanding of the options process which in turn helps you and your child in making those important decisions on what to study at Key Stage 4. Please remember the decisions they make now will influence future decisions on what they can study at Key Stage 5 and beyond. Today our Sixth Form students led a fantastic Year 7 Democracy day and our local MP Eleanor Laing was able to attend and provide her support, we will provide you with the full coverage of this event in our next bulletin but attach some photos for your perusal. You will be able to read the press release on http://www.everythingeppingforest.co.uk/ We have some wonderful trips going on over the half term. Students are visiting Disneyland Paris, the City of Paris and another group are off to Italy to Ski. I am sure they will all have a wonderful time. This week was the launch of the ’Name the Houses’ competition. The students need to put forward suggestions for the five house names that will be used in the new house system, to be launched in September. Please encourage your child to submit their ideas; this is a brilliant opportunity to be part of creating a legacy at the school. I would like to remind our Year 11 students that the time is now drawing close to their next PPE’s in March, which will be closely followed by their final exams and ask that they use their time to take on board the advice their teachers have been giving them and to start putting together a revision plan for upcoming months. Please see Year 11 section later in the bulletin for some revision tips and help.

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All the students have worked really hard this half term, I hope that they have an enjoyable half term holiday and would like to remind you that school resumes on Monday 19th February. We look forward to seeing them back, looking smart, in the required uniform and fully equipped. Please ensure the girl’s skirts are below the knee. We have updated the PE requirements at the students’ request, the long sleeved jumper and leggings are now available to buy at Forest Casuals. Enjoy the half term Ms. S Jenner Head of School “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.”

Date

Event th

Monday 19 February

Deadline for Sixth Form Leadership Applications

Thursday 22nd February

Sixth Form Leadership Interviews Year 7 Parents Evening

Friday 23 February th

Enrichment Day for all Years

Monday 26 February

Year 9 Reality Roadshow

Wednesday 28th February

Maths in Action Trip

Thursday 1st March

Year 11 Parents Evening

Friday 2

March

Monday 5 March

World Book Day Year 10 Assessment Week Year 11 MFL Mock Speaking Exams Year 11, 12 and 13 Photographs

Wednesday 7th March

Math’s Feast Trip

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Our assembly this week marked the end of another very successful half term for our year 7's. We celebrated by recognising the hard work and effort of our students. In particular I would like to congratulate the following students.

7a/es1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;For their outstanding results in their Spanish examsâ&#x20AC;?. Nominated by Mrs. Langlet

Student Frankie Locke

Oliver Hawkins 'Superb improvement in reading and English - I am impressed by the progress he has made since joining us. Well done Oliver!' Nominated by Mrs Lafferty

Meagan

Chilvers

Kiera Aliza Josh Henry Ruby Caleb Denn Sophie Joshua Ralfie Harry Joseph Lily

Swinson Batool Truman Hammerston Coyte Beer McKoy Reed Conway Paris Cain James Holland

Frankie

Organ

Subject Art Computer Science Drama English French Geography History History Maths Music Music PE RE Science Spanish Food Technology

Students have had their reports from their first assessments now and it is pleasing to see the overall progress in Year 7. It is important that when you return you stay focused and engaged with your school and home learning to achieve the best that you can.

7S Highest Attendance

Student

Form

Cass

Chapman

Coby

Mizzi

Harry

Crookbaine

Campbell

Wilson

Tilly

Say

Grace

Felicio

Maisie Eva

Mead

Haines

Miss F Williams Year 7 YPL

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Daisy Smith Steve Postolachi

8Q 8Q

Leo Burrows Macey Wrate Tayla Hall Ronnie Musguin Diya Wahiwala Hannah Ward

8S 8S 8U 8U 8W 8W

100% Attendance

Jasleen Bains Adam Gowler

8R 8R

Amelia Martin Daniel Little Harry Harrison Wall Aimee Garvey William Whitehall Sadie Worrell

8T 8T 8V 8V 8X 8X

 Ethan Harvey 8X  Hannah Ward 8W  Hamid Lahreche 8V  Kiera Gardner 8U  Luke Harris 8T  Macey Wrate 8S On Wednesday 21st February, Mr. Ryan will be launching the BBC NEWS Report.

 Charlie Lucas 8R  Daisy Smith 8Q We have randomly selected from each form one person who has 100% attendance. This will continue after half term.

Ethen Dignam All those who are interested need to attend a meeting in E5 at 3.15pm.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the theory of plate tectonics. There is a nationwide competition being run to celebrate this and we’d like YOU to enter. You need to ‘tell the story of plate tectonics’- you can do this in ANY way you like- using ANY material you like! You could make a model, bake a cake, anything you like get creative!! There will be prizes for the best entries from Year 8 at RVHS and the entries will be entered into the national competition. If you have any questions, come and see Miss Stockings. She might even be able to give you some ideas too!

Deadline for Entry is Friday 23rd February!!

Mr F Ryan Year 8 YPL

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Ben Ketteridge 10X

Callum Hilton 10X

Sarah Bagshaw 10Q

Sophie Lewis 10Q

Ryan Clark 10Q

Jasmine James 10X

Phoebe Boyle 10X

Leighton Brooks 10Q

Morgan Anderson 10X

Romy Franz-Bodenham 10Q

Callum Hilton 10X

Tyler-Blue Kirby-Arif 10X

Sophie Lewis 10Q

Jessie Taylor 10W

Jasmine James 10X

Conor Briggs 10X

Leighton Brooks 10Q

Lily Godleman 10Q Martin Carner 10X Twinkle Plowman 10Q

Penelope Spence 10X Ruby Moody 10U

Romy Franz-Bodenham 10Q Ben Ketteridge 10X

Hannah Green 10Q Isabelle Long 10X

Ben Murkett-Lamb 10X

Isabella Dreher 10X

Luke Allen 10Q

Sophie Jo Beman 10X

James Garcia 10X

Sarah Bagshaw 10Q Ryan Clark 10Q Ellie Stone 10X Phoebe Boyle 10X

Charliey Burke 10X

Oliver Wells 10X James Jarvis 10X

Morgan Anderson 10X Isabel Kimpton 10X

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Maths

Geography

Media and Computer science

 Sophie Curtis



Saskia Cushings

 Sam Truman

 Patsy Stow

 Paige Williams



Ella Margetts

 Alex Popa

 Daniel Lomas

 Judd Selby



Isobel Bonning

 Jessie Taylor,

 Isabella Mellow



Eren Tyler

 Casey Petit,

 Morgan Anderson



Suzanna Cavadino

 Penny Spence



Samuel Heal

 Oliver Wells



Oliver Wells

 Patsy Stowe

 Elise Murray



Keilan Long

 Grace Alexander

 Ella Stevenson



Alexander Stanfield

 Grace Conway

 Haaris Bashir



Billy Roberts

 Daniel Grogan

 Fabian Flanagan



Tyler Kirby-Arif



Lewis Scarfe



Leighton Brooks

English  Madison HoldenEttridge  Florence New  Phoebe Belton  Leighton Brooks  Ella Margetts  Saskia Cushings  Isobel Bonning

 Tyler Blue Kirby-Arif

Spanish  Sara Bagshaw

Science

 Saskia Cushings

 Conor Briggs  Joshua Worrall  Ellie Blundy  Lara Jackson  Casey Pettitt  Lucy GoodyearSmith

Business

Dance (GCSE)

 Katie Carter

 James Jarvis

 Hannah Green

 Anna Barker

 Florence New

 William Cockayne

 Patsy Stow

 Romy Franz

 Clara Rodriguez

 Beth Kelly  Tyler - Blue Kirby  Isabel McCullagh  Nathan McDougall  Katy Roberts

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Place

1st 2nd 3rd

Attendance

Progress points

10 U

10 X

(99.3%)

(32516)

10 R

10 U

(97.6%)

(31648)

10 W

10 S

(96.8%)

(31359)

Careers

10 Q 10 W 10 S

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100% attendance pupils (for the previous week)

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One student from each Form Group

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Queue jump for a week (break and lunch!!)

Queue Jumpers: 7th February to 20th February Sarah Bagshaw • Patsy Stow • Adam Wigley • Grace Rawlinson • Malaiqa Butt • Rhys Dolan •

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Keilan Long

•

Libby Schalm

Message from Mr Price •

Congratulations you are half way through Year 10!!!

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Remember that your GCSE exams are not far away (50 days for current year 11)

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Half term- work is revision and rest! (Enjoy yourselves but get some work done!)

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Please be on your best behaviour at the end of half term

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Remember our standards and expectations

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Period 6 on Tuesday and Thursdays in IT2. For Year 11 Students

Maye Datta

Marcus Mackenzie

“For their continued hard work and commitment to Psychology and Geography”.

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Kaan Onay

Mashrur Khondokar

Ben Hamid

Jodie Savage

Kauana Alves

Noor Anjum

“For his independent work in mathematics”.

“For his effort and excellent math’s PPE results”.

“For his great attitude and performance in the mathematics PPE”.

“For her excellent attitude and work ethic”.

“For outstanding independent work and attitude”.

“For excellent attitude and work ethic”.

Billy Barrett, Chad Palmer, Ross Walters, Leon Luke, Neve Bowden, Harry Gipson, Bobby Wheeler, Thomas Rolfe, Spas Tasev, Nicole Collis, James Radley, Max Wintle, Maisha Khondokar

Revision Workbooks:

These are easily available on Amazon at around (£4 per book). They contain all the content required for students to reach their target grade:  Target Grade 3 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Algebra and Shape Workbook  Target Grade 3 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Number and Statistics Workbook  Target Grade 5 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Shape and Statistics Workbook The majority of revision needs to  Target Grade 5 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Number and Algebra be completed outside of school. Workbook The Math’s Department runs a drop-in session every Monday and  Target Grade 7 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Number and Statistics Workbook Friday from 3.05pm to 4pm.  Target Grade 7 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Algebra and Shape Make use of the Math’s PiXL App Workbook for practice questions and for  Target Grade 9 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Algebra Workbook tutorials on different topics. This can  Target Grade 9 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Algebraic techniques, be used on the phone app or on the Shape and Statistics Workbook computer. For user logins and passwords please see their class Tutorial videos are also shared on Google drive with all students. teacher. The best way for students to prepare over the next few weeks is to ensure the practice papers are completed and they have covered the gaps identified from the last PPE exams. These topics have been identified for each student and they can use the QR codes for tutorials.

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12Q: Jake Carter & Angel Dean 12R: Joe Fox 12S: Jodie Humphreys, Celeste Radclyffe & Anisa Hoque 12T: Jamie Henderson & Alice Redknap 13Q: Paras Sohal 13R: Matthew Thomas & Cameron Coote 13S: Lucy Raymond

Tommy Coppin

Natalie Walker

13T: Liberty Burrows 13U: Jessica Galloway

English: Lillie Butler & Imogen Riordan

History: Natalie Walker & Jamie Richards

Maths (Mechanics): Lizzie Cushions, Jake Smith & Igor Dasuzhau

Geography: Alex HallCassidy & Eliza Royce

Maths (Pure): Ibraheem Wagih & Giedre Sulcaite Maths: Chloe Humphries, Thisbe Barnett & Georgie Roberts Biology: Holly Carter & Tommy Coppin Chemistry: Jack Beddall & Tommy Coppin

Politics: Matthew Tinker & Harry Boyd Walker Philosophy & Ethics: Skye Bramley & Liam Briggs Psychology: Lucy Raymond & Estella Chambers Art: Sarah Wade & Claudia Ferreira Photography: Amber Wigley

Economics: Natalie Walker & Anas Akhazzan Business: Anya Khan & George Gorak Computer Science: Kalam Bax, Sarah Cannon, Jamie Henderson, Joe Roberts & Kevin Turner Media: Sena Demiryaban & Jamie Richards Physics: Georgie Roberts, Igor Dasuzhau & Tommy Coppin

Mr T Price Year 10 YPL

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Student Leadership Application Forms are available direct from the Sixth Form Office. DEADLINE for applications is Monday 19th February - lunchtime. The first day back after half term.

Thank you to the following students for the help and support with our Year 9 Option Evening:  Temi Olusesan  Mya Warner Campbell  Jodie Doy  Gabrielle Murray  Sannah Apabhai

London University and Apprenticeships Fair Our Spring London Fair is the perfect way for students to choose which university or apprenticeship is right for them. This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of universities including; the University of Oxford, Russell Group, redbrick and modern institutions. A wide variety of the UK's best apprenticeship providers, HE colleges, specialist institutions, and studentrelated organisations will also be in attendance.

Successful candidates will be asked for a formal interview with Mrs. Jenner and her team.

Paris Trip Good luck to the students going on this trip and remember to be safe and enjoy yourselves. If you have any questions, please speak to Mr. Mammen.

When: Friday 2nd of March 2018 at the Emirates Stadium. Please sign up with Ms. Sellears if you are interested?

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http://www.stanstedairportcolle ge.ac.uk/study-with-us/routesinto-apprenticeships

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Our careers page on our website has a huge amount of information and can be accessed here

If you require any further information or advice please contact me.

I have attached a newsletter from Success at School. This is their first newsletter and their website also has lots of useful information for students to help them succeed at school. The link to this website is on our careers page.

Mrs. Mason

Kind regards Careers Development Manager Email: dmason@rodingvalley.net Twitter: Follow @RVHS_Careers to keep up to date with our department.

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Football 

6th form lost 1:0 to Brampton Manor

This Weeks Fixtures

Basketball 

Year 9 beat Ongar Academy 36:16

Netball  Year 7 lost 8:4 to Davenant  Year 8 lost 12:7 to Davenant

Wednesday st 21 February

 Year 9 won 12 19:3 to Davenant

6th Form Football v Brampton Manor Home Semi Final 2PM KO. Year 9 Netball v Braeside (Away) 3.30.

 Year 11 lost 19:3 to Davenant

Clubs Timetable: Spring Term Day

8:30am to 8.20am

 Sport Ability with Mr Allen Invite Only

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1.20pm to 1.50pm

 Year 7/8/9 Basketball: Sports Hall with Mr Harrington  Year 7/8/9 Basketball: Sports Hall with Mr Harrington

 Year 7 Trampolining: Gym with Miss Reed

3.15pm to 4.30pm  Year 7/8 Football: Astro Turf with Mr Allen  Girls Football: Astro Turf with Mr Harrington  Year 7/8/9/10 Netball: PG with Miss Reed / Miss Ball  Dance: With Ms. Sargent

 Handball with Mr Allen

 KS4 Basketball: Sports Hall with Mr Jones

 Netball Fixtures: with Miss Reed /Miss Ball th  6 Form Football Fixtures: with Mr Jones  Year 8/9/10 Trampolining: Gym with Miss Reed  All Years Boys Rugby: Astro with Mr Jones /Mr Allen /Mr Price  Year 9 boys football: with Mr Harrington

Friday

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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 bottoms (optional) Navy RVHS waterproof jacket (optional) Football boots, training shoes or plimsolls and a towel 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 skirt Navy RVHS tracksuit bottoms (optional) Navy RVHS jumper (optional) Navy RVHS waterproof jacket (optional) Navy socks with two white rings around the top Training shoes or plimsolls and a towel Optional items include a black or royal blue leotard and hockey boots

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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. 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 child taken 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 studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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