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Dear Parent/Carer
Brianna Manley - 3B2
Before I came to Healing,
I was nervous about making
new friends and worried about
being late for lessons, but
once my first day got
underway, I felt like I’d been
here for years.
I had my first French lesson
and I really liked it.
I enjoyed my first day and it’s
the only time I’ve ever wanted
to go back to school!
Poppy Kingston - 3B1
The night before I started at
Healing I was so excited I
couldn’t sleep. On the first
day I walked to school with
my friends. We looked funny
in our new uniforms! I met
my form tutor, Miss Henshall,
and she is very nice. I made
lots of new friends and
although I was tired when I
got home, I couldn’t wait to
do it all again the next day!
Year 7 Special 2015
Miles Ramskill -
3G5
I was quite anxious on
my first day at Healing.
Everything seemed big
and startling, but I soon
realised it was really
cool!
I like my history lessons
with Mr Chappel. I really
like the food choice at
lunchtime! I’m looking
forward to being here.
Billy Stainton -
3R2
On the first day, I had
a feeling of excitement
mixed with nerves,
although I didn’t have
any specific worries.
When I arrived at
school we had a big
assembly for the Yr7’s
and then I met my
form tutor Mr McCrae
for the first time.
We were then shown
round the school by the
Yr8 mentors, so that
we wouldn’t get lost in between lessons.
So far ,I am enjoying my P.E. and Science
lessons the most. The dinners at Healing are
really good, we even have fish and chips on a
Friday!
When I got home, my nana was there and she
asked me what I had been doing. If any Year
6’s are thinking of coming to Healing School,
I’d recommend it. It’s the best!
Megan Gray - 3R4
I was really excited about
making new friends before I
started at Healing School. I
had 6 weeks to think about
it, so I was well prepared.
I like all of the teachers and
my favourite subjects are
Drama and P.E.
The school dinners are
actually delicious! Although
the school is really big, I
haven’t got lost at all and I
have made lots of new
friends like I hoped. I like
being at Healing school.
Welcome to the first edition for the 2015/16 academic year of our school newsletter which we
call "Hotline". In this edition, our Year 7 pupils have taken the opportunity to share their first experiences of life here at Healing School. It is pleasing to see that our Year 7’s have quickly
settled in and already feel part of the school, even though lots of them have found it really big! They have been working hard, have made new friends and are clearly enjoying lots
of their lessons.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents for your support in ensuring that all pupils started the school year looking really smart in the school uniform.
Best Wishes, Mr Knapton
Lily Wright - 3G3
On my first day, I was
worried the work might
be too hard. My mum
dropped me off but I
soon found my friend.
We went into the big hall
and were told what would
be happening, then the
Yr8’s took us to our tutor
groups. Next I had a
German lesson. I liked it!
When I got home, my
mum was fussy and
asked lots of questions.
I was already looking
forward to the next day.
Heather Peacock -
3B5
On the first morning, my
main worry was about
being late for my lessons
and being told off. I felt
very awkward in my new
uniform, but everyone
was dressed the same.
Fortunately, I wasn’t alone
for long, because I knew
some pupils in Yr8 and
they were on hand to
rescue me! I also met up
with some friends I made
on the induction day.
The lesson I have liked best so far is Music.
My form teacher is Mr Vincent. He is very kind
and good at sorting things out if you have a
problem. The buildings seem very big and high
which is a bit scary, but the lunch time deserts
make up for it!
Esther Nalule - 3B3
The night before I came to Healing, I felt ok and was confident about
moving up to secondary school. I even felt alright about having to wear
my new uniform. I used to walk to my primary school, but now I come on
the bus.
When I arrived on the first morning, I waited for my friends near the gate.
We then went into the hall and were told which tutor groups we were
going to be in. I realised there was nothing to be afraid of and I felt fine.
Lunch at Healing is really good. They even have home made cookies!
The lessons are different because you go to a different classroom for each
one. I did P.W.L for the first time. I really like the Music lessons and I like
all of my teachers.
When my first day was over, I went home and told my brother and sisters
about my day and I knew that everything was going to be fine.
Louis Hedges -
3R3
I felt fine about
coming to Healing
School and I was
really excited. On the
first morning, it felt
weird putting my
uniform on. I didn’t
know how to do my
tie, so my dad
showed me. I went
to school alone, but
met some friends as
soon as I got here. We had a big talk in the
main hall, then we went to meet our tutors.
We went on a tour of the school. Luckily, it
didn’t seem as big as I thought! The lessons
I like best so far is Science. On the first day,
we were shown how to use a Bunsen burner.
Blaise Haughey -
3R4
I had lots of things on my
mind about coming to
Healing School… Would I
make new friends? Would I
see my old friends? When I
arrived on the first day, I
found some people I knew,
so I felt a bit better.
All my lessons have been
fine, but I particularly like
Science with Mr Crosby.
He makes it interesting.
Before I came to Healing,
I was apprehensive about some things, but I soon
realised it was going to be good and I had nothing
to be concerned about. The school is big, but it
isn’t quite as big as I thought.
If I went back to my old school now, I would tell
the Yr6 pupils that everything is ok and they
should prepare for secondary school. I would
definitely recommend Healing school to pupils
thinking of coming here. When I got home after
my first day, I told my mum and brother I’d had a
fun day and felt ready to relax.
Grace Codd - 3B3
I couldn’t help feeling
nervous on my first
day. I didn’t know what
to expect, but it all
went better than I
thought. I made a new
friend and I was glad I
didn’t get lost!
I like Mrs Stone my
English teacher. I am
fine and think being at
Healing School is much
better than I thought.
Lucy Snell - 3B3
I was very excited to be
coming to Healing and
was looking forward to
new classes with
different teachers. It
felt weird wearing a tie!
I love geography and
my teacher Miss
Henshall is very nice.
When I told my family
about everything I’d
done on my first day,
they said WOW!
Ben Greenwood -
3G4
I was a teeny bit nervous on
my first day. It was a
completely new experience.
I came to school on a
double decker bus. When I
got here, I looked for my
friends and people I knew.
Healing is so much bigger
than my primary school.
I like Mrs Ranyard - she is
very funny!
When I got home, my mum
and grandma were really
excited to know everything.
Benjamin Foster-Smith - 3G2
I felt confident in coming to Healing School. I didn’t feel nervous at all.
When I arrived, all the Yr7’s went into the hall for an assembly and we
were told the school rules, about the curriculum and which tutor groups
we would be in. After that, we had a Yr 8 mentor who took us round the
school and up to our tutor classes. So far, I have enjoyed all my lessons
and although I’m good at Maths, I like Drama best. It’s nice to choose
what to have for lunch, although so far I have had the same thing every
day!
My first day went quickly and when I got home, I told my parents I’d had
a great day and I felt comfortable about going again the next day.
Alex Cleator - 3R4
On the first morning, I was
apprehensive because none
of my friends from my old
school were moving up to
secondary school with me,
but after 5 minutes I met
some new people and we
went in the main hall for
assembly. The lessons are a
lot different from primary
school and Healing is much
bigger. I could get round
my old school with my eyes
shut! I like doing Maths and
Drama.
I think Healing School will give me a good
education and I would recommend it to pupils
thinking of coming here.
When I got home, my nana and grandad greeted
me and insisted on taking a photograph of me in
my uniform on my first day!
Ralph Svendsen -
3G3
I woke up with mixed
emotions on my first
morning, but I had no
major worries. It was a
new experience
coming to school on
the bus. When we had
our first assembly,
they told us about the
new building and the
Yr8’s showed us round
and explained some
rules. I like having
lessons in the new
building because everything in it is super
modern. I like Science and Maths and Mrs
Smith who teaches me English.
When I got home, my uncle was there and I
told him I couldn’t wait to return the next day.
I would tell anyone coming here, not to worry
about bullies because people at Healing are
kind and helpful. It is a perfect school.
Alex Sharpe - 3G4
I felt fine on the first day
as soon as I met up with
my friends. I had been
worried about getting lost
in such a big school, and
guess what...I did!
Everything was ok
because the teachers and
the other pupils were very
helpful. We had a big
assembly to start with and
then we were split up into
our new tutor groups.
We started making an ice
scraper in Design and
Technology and next week I’m making a pizza.
As soon as I got home, I rushed upstairs to feed
my hamster because I was so busy on my first
morning, I forgot about him! Afterwards I sat
with my mum and we had hot chocolate and told
her all about my day. Maya Swaby - 3G3
The night before I came to
Healing, my main worry
was about getting lost in
such a big place, but my
form teacher, Mr Holmes
gave us all a map which
helped a lot. When we
arrived, I felt anxious until I
saw people I knew, then we
went into assembly.
We were told what would
happen throughout the day
and were put in our tutor
groups. After that, I had my
first science lesson with Mr Ramsden and I really
enjoyed it.
Soon it was lunch time. The food is really nice and
I had the best chocolate brownie I have ever
tasted!
I was looking forward to a new challenge and felt
ready to move up to Healing School.
The whole day went quickly. My friend came for
tea and we told my sister all about it. I had no
worries about coming back the next day.
Abigail Harper -
3B4
I was worried about
oversleeping on my first
morning, but I didn’t.
I felt like I was dressing
up in my new blazer and
tie! Firstly we had a
Maths test. I found it
quite easy as I like
Maths, then I had D.T
with Mr Jennings.
At lunch I had sausage
and mash. The dinners
are good! You can tell
the new building has just opened because it
smells freshly painted. I was looking forward
to a new start at Healing School.
Harry Buckle - 3G4
Before I started at Healing School, I was really nervous about going up to
secondary school. I was anxious about having to meet lots of different
teachers. My uniform felt strange because I was used to wearing a jumper
to school, but I do like looking smart. On the first day, I biked with my
friends, so at least I knew some people and we were all starting together.
The Yr8 mentors took us to our tutor groups and helped us find our way
round the school. It is much bigger than I thought! The lessons I like best
are French and Maths. I am going to join the Maths club at lunch times
when it starts.
When my first day ended, I felt relieved that it was over and done with.
I knew it was going to be alright and I wasn’t anxious anymore, but at the
same time I felt a little bit sad that my friends and I were all moving on.
Emma King -
3G4
I was too excited
about starting at
Healing School to be
worried! I have an
older sister at the
school and she helped
me and gave me lots
of advice.
When we first got
here, all the Yr7’s
went into a big
assembly, where we
learnt about the
school rules and told
we were expected to be polite to staff and
each other.
My English teacher is Miss Good and I really
like my lessons with her. On Friday, we had
fish and chips for lunch and I can confirm that
they were very nice!
Josh Leader - 3B1
I was nervous in bed the
night before my first day,
but excited at the same
time. When I arrived, I felt
confused, but the Yr8
prefects showed us what to
do. My favourite subject so
far is Maths and my teacher
Miss Thompson is nice. I like
the new building and have
found it quite easy to get
around. The hot lunches are
really nice! I told my mum
my first day was fun.
Paisley
Chamberlain - 3B3
I was really looking
forward to my first day
at Healing School. I
even like my uniform.
I found my friends
easily and met up with
people from the
induction day.
I want to be a teacher
and I really like Art.
My science teacher, Mr Ramsden is very nice.
Everything went smoothly on my first day
and I told my parents I’d had a good time
and was looking forward to the next day.
Eve Linton - 3G4
The night before I
started at Healing, I
was so nervous and
my head was full of
worries! I had
butterflies in my
tummy when I arrived,
but the Yr8 mentors
were helpful and told
us not to worry. They
gave us a map and a
tour of the school.
I like Mrs Ranyard, she is really funny.
When I got home, I told my parents I’d had a
good day and I wasn’t worried anymore.
Hattie Coldicutt -
3R3
Although I felt a bit nervous
before I came to Healing,
I have a friend in Yr8 who
told me fun stories, so I
was excited about coming.
My brother in Y11 said I’d
get used to it all quickly
too. Although the school is
very big, I didn’t find it too
overwhelming.
I like D.T and Art and my
teachers Mr Holmes and
Miss Elliott are very nice.
I think Healing School is
much better than I thought it would be.
Everyone has been really friendly and helpful.
There are lots of clubs you can join like Maths club
or Drama club, or you can play sports. There are
opportunities for everyone to do something they
like. When I told my family about my first day,
they said it sounded like I’d had a really fun time.
Tobi Patrick - 3R5
Initially, I was a bit
worried about coming to
Healing, but I was also
excited about having all
kinds of different lessons,
meeting new teachers and
seeing what was inside
the new block. My sister is
in Yr10 and she said that
if I behave and do my
homework, I’ll be fine.
Going on the school bus
was a new experience and
I was glad some of my
friends were on it too.
In our tutor class, we
were given our journals and told how to use
them. I have a hot lunch at dinner time and I am
happy that we have fish and chips on Fridays!
I like Music and P.E and I like Mr Hirst who
teaches Drama.
If I went back to my old school, I would tell them
that I am having a great time at my new school.
Kristians Boguzs -
3G1
At first, I was nervous
about getting to my
lessons on time. I was
pleased that I had some
friends travelling on the
same bus. My form
tutor is Mr Nel and he
is a really fun teacher!
I like all the different
sports we do in P.E., it’s
my favourite subject.
I like lunch times as the food is way better
than I expected. You can even buy milkshake!
If I went back to my old school, I would tell
the pupils that Healing has the best teachers
and everyone helps you.
Footnote: P.W.L = Preparation for Working Life. D.T = Design and Technology.
Amelia French -
3G2
Although I had nerves
on the first day, I was
excited as well. I came
to school on the bus for
the first time.
I am enjoying my
lessons and like doing
Drama. All the teachers
have been very nice.
Everything is modern
and fresh, especially in
the new part of the
school and the dinners
are freshly cooked.
Isabel Graham -
3R3
I was awake most of the
night before I started at
Healing School, wondering
what it would be like.
My mum used to come to
this school, but the
uniform has totally
changed. I went on the
bus for the first time, but
it was ok because I had
friends on it.
At first, I wasn’t sure
where to go, but the Yr8
mentors were on hand to help. I really like my
Music and Art lessons and my favourite teacher is
Mrs Yeadon who teaches P.E. When I got home I
told my mum and my sister it had been a bit
nerve wracking, but great!
Natalia Walczakowska - 3R2
On the night before my first day at Healing School, I couldn’t decide
whether I was excited or nervous! I was a bit worried about getting lost
though. When I got to school, I found my friends and then we went into
the big hall and met our tutors. My tutor is Mr McCrae. I like him and my
English teacher, Miss Good. I like doing Art and Science. The Science
lessons are really exciting and interesting.
It is better being at Healing School than I thought it would be. I think it is
the best school in the area and I am looking forward to doing lots of new
subjects. When I got home, my mum was pleased that I wasn’t worried
about things anymore and that I enjoyed my first day.
Brandon
Standland - 3G4
I was really excited
about doing lots of new
lessons before I came
to Healing, although I
admit I was a little
nervous the night
before.
All the teachers have
been very nice, but I
especially like Mrs
Ranyard because she
makes everybody
smile.
I like P.E and D.T and at lunch time, the
Bolognaise is really tasty. Healing is much
bigger than my previous primary school, but I
think I got used to it really quickly and
although I haven’t been lost yet, there are
lots of people who will help you if you are.
I went home for the first time on the school
bus and it was fine. When I got home, I told
my family that I’d had a great day and a good
lunch. I am looking forward to learning lots of
new things in my lessons.
Finlay Jackaman -
3R1
I wanted to come to Healing
to learn because I was ready
to move up from my primary
school. My older sister
showed me and my friends
where to go on the first day.
I like doing electricals with
Mr Homes in D.T.
Healing is bigger than I
thought, but I’d definitely
recommend it to anyone
thinking of coming here.
Ben Brabben - 3B2
I was a little nervous on my
first day, but everything
went well. I like Science and
my teacher, Mr Crosby is my
favourite because he is so
enthusiastic about Science
and makes it really
interesting. If I went back to
my old school, I’d tell
everyone there is nothing to
be scared of at Healing and
the teachers are nice.