We held a non-uniform fundraising day to support the charity ‘Jeans for Genes’ today and we are hopeful of raising well over £1500. Although the actual ‘Jeans for Genes’ Day took place last year, we were unable to participate as we had large numbers of students undertaking exams. Our School Council, however, felt that we should support the charity and hence today everyone is walking around in their jeans! Jeans for Genes Day raises money for Genetics Disorders UK and aims to change the world for children with genetic disorders. I would like to thank parents for their support. Further details on the charity can be found at: http://www.jeansforgenesday.org/aboutjeansforgenesday/ Year 9 Parents’ Evening takes place next Wednesday from 4.30-7.00pm. This is an incredibly important evening as students start to consider their option choices next year. Whilst we have had to delay the Options Evening until Thursday 13th February, I would encourage parents to be talking to children in Year 9 about the sort of courses they would like to study next year. Teachers will also be able to help and I would encourage parents to talk with their child’s teacher about their subject at GCSE level. Hopefully all Year 9 parents have seen their child’s appointment form but if you are experiencing difficulties getting appointments please contact Ms Allinson (Head of Year) or Miss Darabasz (Pastoral Team Leader) at the school and they will be able to help you. Congratulations to Daisy Bloor (8Q) who has won the Jack Petchey Award for January for her fundraising and support of a number of charities and her fundraising for the Zambia project. It has been an incredibly positive start to the term and I have been impressed with the manner in which all students have approached their studies. In going round the school yesterday, it was very pleasing to note the work that was going on in every faculty area across the school. I would, however, like to draw attention to one aspect of our uniform policy that relates to hairstyles and hair colouring. We do not allow hairstyles that we consider to be ‘extreme’, nor do we allow any patterns or lines that are shaved into the hair style. Similarly the minimum length of hairstyle we allow is equivalent to a ‘Number 2’ razor. Any hair colouring must also be of a ‘natural’ colouring. Students who come into school and whose hairstyle or colour is in breach of our policy will be sent home until the matter is rectified and I would appreciate parental support in ensuring all our students adhere properly to our uniform code. I wish you all a good weekend. Paul Banks Headteacher
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Daisy Bloor - Y8 Nominated by her peers Chosen by the School Council Daisy has been nominated for raising money for Cystic Fibrosis with a Bake Sale and for Zambia with a sponsored Paper Chain
Year 11 Sixth Form Openth Days coming up Epping Forest College Chingford Foundation Highams Park School
20 January 6.00-8pm 21st January 6.30-7.45pm 23rd January 6.30-9pm
Sixth Form and College Application Deadlines Davenant School – hand in to Mrs Mason – application deadline Monday 20th January 2014 Epping Forest College - hand in to Mrs Mason – application deadline Monday 27th January 2014 For all other sixth form/college applications please make sure they are handed in before the deadline so there is sufficient time to process them.
Parents of Year 9 and Year 11 Final Details The Roding Valley High School Annual Careers Fest will be on Thursday January 30th 2014 from 3.30-6.30pm at Epping Forest College. All parents of Year 9 and Year 11 students should have received further details and information regarding the event in the post last week . This year we have even more exhibitors attending, 70 have confirmed. Upon arrival at the college please sign in and collect your programme, this will give you details of where all the exhibitors are located. The exhibitors are expecting you to approach them and just chat informally, they will be very keen to offer you any information and advice about future career pathways. There will be two careers advisors present throughout the event should you wish to speak to them. I will also be available throughout the evening so please come and see me if you need any help or advice with anything. I look forward to seeing you all there. Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net
Year 11 Foottball Result—District Cup Competition RVHS won 2-0. A close competitive match Man of the Match was Jake Sommers, our central defender was colossus.
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Year 11 Football Result—West Essex League RVHS 2 - Davenant 2 : Draw Dylan Pitts opened the scoring with a snap shot as he was off balance to give RVHS the first half lead. Charlie Paul fired in a 2nd with a beautiful 20 yard shot. The opposition improved in the last 15 minutes to draw level. An exciting local derby played in good spirits. Man of the Match was Jake Sommers, resolute in defence wearing the Captain’s armband.
Year 9 & Year 10 A busy start to the term has seen the Year 9 and the Year 10 teams play two gams each. Year 10, in the North West Essex Knockout, lost 5-1 to Passmores and then in the local league obtained a good draw against Debden Park. Year 9 beat Mark Hall in the knockout 1-0 and then also in the local league beat Debden Park 9-1. Full details to appear in the PE blog soon.
GCSE ICT Coursework Catch-Up for Year 11 Every Tuesday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4 Please encourage your child to attend to help improve their grade
Science Revision for Year 11 and Year 10 every Wednesday a er school
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday Tuesday & Wednesday Until 3.45pm Everyone welcome
Week ending 10 January 2014 Year 7 Highest Attendance
7V
Class of the Week
7qt/Ma2 Mrs Pathan’s Maths class nominated by Mrs Sargent in her cover lesson for being very polite and exceptionally well behaved
Pupil of the Week
Nevaeh Dixon-Boothe nominated by Ms Lasfer for her excellent project on Guadeloupe
Pupil with Highest Honours
Tom Gower 7T
Form with Highest Honours
7V
Year 8 Highest Attendance
8X
Pupil with Highest Honours
Tyler Berry 8U
Form with Highest Honours
8W
Year 9 Highest Attendance
9V
Pupil with Highest Honours
Doncho Atanassov 9R
Form with Highest Honours
9R
Year 10 Highest Attendance
10X
Form with Highest Honours
10V
Year 11 Highest Attendance
11W
Pupil of Highest Honours
Jessie Andrews 11U
Class of Highest Honours
11U
Drum Lessons One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends! Learn to play the drums from as little as £5 per week
Singing Lessons Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Gemma Kirk for more details and to book your slot. email: g.kirk_88@hotmail.com
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School Shop Opening Times Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am Break: 11.00am - 11.20am Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times : 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. Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources. Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
Guitar Lessons Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at £12 per half hour. Please contact Steve van Niekerk on vn.steve.vn@gmail.com if you are interested.