I would like to welcome everyone back after what I hope has been an enjoyable and restful Easter Holiday. The Easter break saw a lot of activity at the school. The trip to Normandy returned just as the holidays started and the school trip to Sorrento and the Bay of Naples went out during the holiday. We also ran our very popular and successful Easter revision classes again so, all in all, it was a very busy time. The students who attended the revision sessions and who went on both trips were very well behaved and I would like to thank the large number of staff who gave up their holidays to either run revision sessions or supervise trips abroad. Congratulations to our Year 8 Netball Squad who are the West Essex District Champions following a 22-11 victory over St Marks School (Harlow) in the final. This is a fantastic achievement and, on top of this, the team went unbeaten throughout the year: Kara Pleasance (8Q). Abbie Bromley (8X), Hannah Rivers (8X), Jodie Simm (8Q), Sophia Filaitis (8Q), Ellie Falconer (8R), Temi Olusesan (8X), Lucy Thomas (8Q), Maryann Thurgood (8Q), Louise Gilbert (8R), Lily Foster (8T), Olivia Biddle(8V), Maisie Fellerman (8Q) and Natalie Hall (8V) - very well done! Congratulations also to ‘Team Zambia’ who raised over £1300 packing bags for customers in Sainsbury’s on the first Saturday of the Easter Holidays. I was there for a while and the students were amazing ambassadors for their school. Thanks also to Mr Tisdale and Miss McEvoy for giving up their time to supervise and support. The GCSE Examination season starts in earnest in just under 2 weeks time. Details of the final revision sessions and the GCSE Examination timetable are further on in this bulletin and I would encourage all parents of Year 11 students to check that everyone is clear about when exams are on. If you have any concerns about any aspect of the exams, please contact Mrs Cain (Head of Year 11) or Mrs Draper (Examinations Officer) in the first instance. Next Thursday (1st May) is the Year 10 Parents’ Evening. This is a very important evening for parents of Year 10 students and I would encourage parents to ensure that students have made appointments. If parents have any issues in making appointments please contact Mr McManners (Head of Year 10) at the school. I wish you all a good weekend. Paul Banks Headteacher
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Please find below a copy of the Breakfast Revision Timetable for the forthcoming GCSE Examinations. Breakfast Revision Sessions will be taking place in the Canteen from 8am until 8.45am for students sitting exams scheduled to start at 9am. Our Catering staff will provide students with croissants and juice free of charge. These sessions are hugely beneficial and we would urge you to encourage your son/daughter to attend. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. J Draper
FINAL GCSE Examination Timetable May/June 2014 STUDENTS HAVE NOW BEEN ISSUED WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLES VIA THEIR FORM TUTORS, THESE HAVE BEEN PRINTED ON BRIGHT YELLOW PAPER. IF YOUR SON/DAUGHTER HAS NOT RECEIVED THIS YET, PLEASE ASK THEM TO SPEAK TO THEIR FORM TUTOR OR SEE MISS DRAPER FOR ANOTHER COPY. PLEASE ENSURE THIS SHEET HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR ACCURACY AND YOU HAVE BEEN ENTERED AND SEATED FOR ALL EXPECTED EXAMS. Year 11 students should have received in registration a 'Guidance for Students' booklet with a blue cover which is full of information and advice about before, during and after examinations. Tucked inside the front cover is a 'Statement of Entry'. This lists your son/daughter's personal details plus every examination they have been entered for. Students must check this information thoroughly, especially personal details and name on certificates. This must be the students legal forename/surname. The examination boards will charge a fee for any amendments requested after certificates have been printed. Students must also check that they have been entered for all expected exams. If any information is wrong or missing, they must speak to Miss Draper, the Exams Officer immediately. If your son/daughter has not received either their booklet or individual timetable, they must speak to their Form Tutor who will have their copy in the register bag. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me. Jenny Draper Examinations Officer
Year 9 Football The season is now nearly at an end. In our local league, the RVHS Y9 team won the League which is very pleasing as we were often not at full strength. The District West Essex and Harlow Schools Cup saw us recently beat King Harold 10-1 in the semi-final. We await our opponents and the date of the Final. In the Essex County Cup we went through four rounds which saw us visit Colchester, Maldon, and Benfleet before we played at home. We then visited Emerson Park, Hornchurch in the quarter finals and were unlucky to lose 3-2. Well done to all those who contributed to this season. 22 players have played for the team this season. P Fitch
Year 7 Football Harlow and West Essex Schools Cup Competition - Semi Final Burnt Mill Academy 1 RVHS 8 Convincing win! Scorers: Remi Thompson (4), Tom Spencer (1), Max Wintle (1) & Ben Stone (2) WELL DONE K Bailey
Year 8 Netball RVHS -v- St Marks West Essex Final Won 22-11 Undefeated this year! Squad members: Kara Pleasance Jody Simm Temmy Olusesan Louise Gilbert Maise Fellerman
Abby Bromley Sophia Filaitis Lucy Thomas Lily Foster Nathalie Hall
Hannah Rivers Ellie Falconer Maryann Thurgood Olivia Biddle
L Allinson
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.
English Revision Timetable
Student Reception Post Box Dear Parents, To try to alleviate the student activity at student reception we are introducing a postbox where students will be able to post any correspondence to the school providing it meets the following requirements:The correspondence is in an envelope It has the following written on the envelope: Name Form Short description of content For example: Jack Smith 8S Normandy trip deposit If a receipt is required for enclosed payments this will be delivered to the student in their class during the day. Please advise students not to post any items without the requirements above as they will not be processed and the school will not hold any responsibility for the consequences following such actions. For example: a student missing out on a school trip. We hope this will help the students to enjoy their breaks more and spend less time queuing at student reception. Karen Salmons Business Manager
Year 7 and Year 8 Set 1 Students Junior Maths Challenge Thursday 1 May
Year 8 & Year 9 Trip to The Somme On the 9th May 2014, as part of the school's commemoration of 100 years since the start of World War 1, the English department has arranged a one day trip for Year 8 and 9 students to The Somme as part of the Year 8 Unit on First World War Poetry and GCSE preparation for Year 9. This is an exciting opportunity for students to enhance their subject knowledge on this unit of study. The trip will involve travel to and from the World War 1 battlefields at The Somme in France, as well as a guided tour organised by Anglia Tours. There are still 20 places left for this trip. Students who would like to attend should please get in touch with Miss Peter in the English office.
Extended Research Project
Do you have an old dishwasher you no longer need?
Letters are available for students to collect from Main Reception.
Is it still in working order?
The deadline for submission of a project is 3rd June. T Kyriakou
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Year 11 Geography Revision
Or a freezer?
Monday or Thursday Lunchtime
If so, the Science Department would love to hear from you!
GCSE ICT Coursework Catch-Up for Year 11 Every Tuesday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4 Science Revision for Year 11 and Year 10 every Wednesday a er school
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome
Please encourage your child to attend to help improve their grade
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 Contact: jameswelsted@hotmail.co.uk
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.
www.jwdrums.co.uk
School Shop Opening Times
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am
The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times :
Break: 11.00am - 11.20am
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.
Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm
Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources.
After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
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