HEATHFIELD SCHOOL, WOLVERLEY
TERM DATES: Tuesday 20th April - Friday 9th July 2010
HALF TERM: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June inclusive
SUMMER TERM NOTES FOR PARENTS
HOLIDAY WORK: This has been set for Forms S2 and S5 in all subjects. GCSE: It is important that all S5 pupils view the Easter holiday as a study break
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: KEY STAGE 2 SATS - FORMS J6B AND J6H
Week beginning Monday 10th May:
J6 are well aware of the implications of these formal National tests in Mathematics and English and are well prepared for them accordingly. It is important that pupils are not made uneasy in any way so although the pupils have been well prepared for these tests, they happen as part of the day to day activities. It is very important that parents do not make a fuss about these tests as this can do an enormous amount of harm. Please note that no re-arrangement of these dates is possible. J6 have been set revision work for the holiday.
I.S.E.B. COMMON ENTRANCE: A Parents’ Consultation evening is being held on Tuesday 27th April at 6.00pm, a letter regarding this is enclosed for parents of S2 pupils, please return reply slip to school by 20th April. The I.S.E.B. examination will be taken by S2 week beginning 7th June.
S4 PARENTS’ MEETING: Thursday 6th May at 5.45pm.
Internal Examinations will take place at the following times: Juniors - week commencing 14th June; Seniors (S1,S3,S4) – week commencing 7th June.
TUITION FEES: Details for the year 2010/2011 are enclosed with the fee account. These were agreed at a recent meeting of the Heathfield Educational Trust.
CAR PARK: If coming to support teams or arriving for a Parents’ Meeting etc would you please use the back car park. Please do not park in front of the Head’s Study as it does cause a blockage in the traffic flow.
PLAYGROUND: A review of playground supervision before school will take place before the start of the summer term.
CRICKET: Boys who wear spectacles are advised to have plastic lenses for cricket. Boys over eleven years should wear an abdominal protector for batting and wicket keeping. Boys need not have cricket boots. White training shoes would be adequate. No boy needs to bring cricket equipment but keen players are encouraged to do so. Please ensure that everything is clearly named. Cricket sweaters trimmed with the school colours are available from Matron. Cricket helmets will be provided by the school for batsmen and wicket keepers – keen cricketers may like to have their own. It is a mandatory requirement to wear helmets at Heathfield.
JUNIOR SCHOOL P.E. KIT: This should be brought to school on Monday of each week and stay at school until Friday when it should be taken home for washing.
J3 boys will also require cricket whites next term. White cricket sweaters (available edged with Heathfield school colours) are available from Matron.
VISITS: Please refer to the school calendar.
MATRON MATTERS:
MEDICATION: Parents are reminded that any medicine, tablets, ointment etc. must be handed in at the reception desk or to Matron with full instructions.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM: Matron has a small stock of good quality secondhand uniform. Please contact her direct and she will check if she has any items you require in the correct size.
SCHOOL UNIFORM: Matron will be in school on Monday 19th April between 10.30am and 2.30pm to sell those items of uniform which are not available from the school shop, e.g. girls’ summer hats, ties, cricket sweaters etc.
MOBILE ‘PHONES: A small number of pupils have again brought mobile telephones into school. If for a particular reason a pupil has to bring a mobile phone into school it must be left at the reception desk on arrival and collected at home time. Any pupil who needs to make an urgent telephone call during the course of the day will be allowed to do so at the reception desk.
DOGS ON SITE: Please do not bring dogs onto the Heathfield site when watching sport etc or when dropping off or picking children up after school.
HAIR: Neither boys nor girls are allowed to have dyed hair at school. Girls’ hair should be tied back with a navy or the junior school scrunchy. It is expected that boys will return after the holiday with a neat and tidy haircut, hair should not be over the collar.
N.T.C: Children who are Not To Change (off games) should bring a note to the reception desk immediately on arrival in school.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: If your son/daughter needs LOA to attend an appointment, it is important that prior notification is received by school. If your son/daughter is going to miss school because of illness or injury please let school know as early as possible in the morning as I have asked Mrs Roach to ring home if any pupil is unaccounted for by the time the registers are checked, which is usually by 9.30am.
NOTABLE DATES:
WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH – Friday 30th April
MAY DAY HOLIDAY – Monday 3rd May
PRE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS – Thursday 6th May
NORTH LODGE PHOTOGRAPHS – Friday 7th May
FAMILY EVENT – Party in the Park - Friday 25th June
FINAL ASSEMBLIES: Two events will be held during the last week of term, one for Forms Reception – J3 on Thursday 8th July and the other for J4 – S5 on Friday 9th July. These will consist of readings, dramatic, choral and instrumental items performed by the children. Prizes will be awarded for both academic and non-academic achievement at the Assembly for older children.
SUMMER SCHOOL JULY 2010: There will be two Summer Schools following the end of term in July 2010. One for the Lower Junior School run by Mrs. Holloway and Mr. Hopkins, this will take place during the first week of the holiday. Mrs Wilson will run one during the second week of the holiday for J4 – S3. Full details of these events will be sent to parents at the beginning of the summer term.
MUFTI AND CHARITY CAKE SALE FOR HAITI: Thank you to everyone who helped with a fantastic fund raising effort. We have raised almost £700 for this very worthwhile appeal and are still counting.
R.H Brierly
Headmaster March 2010
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