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Highfield Schools’
Newsletter ‘Growing together,
learning for life’
Newsletter 5 16 Nov 2018
‘Love School Life’
D ear Parents, Carers and Friends,
Thank you to all those parents and carers in EYFS who completed our settling in survey.
The results will be published on our school website for you to view in due course. Overall, we
were pleased with the results but always want to improve, so our teachers are currently
reviewing the responses and may come back to individual families. We will shortly be
following up this survey with a survey to our Year 3 parents and carers regarding the
transition of children between our schools.
It was lovely to see our children arriving this morning dressed in their own clothes to support
our ‘Children in Need’ day. Our Year 6 children worked hard to develop fundraising stalls
and activities which have been visited by junior school children this afternoon. We will look
forward to sharing with you the amount of money raised for this worthwhile cause.
Finally, and hot off the press, we are delighted to be able to share with you a particular
sporting success from last night. The Highfield Netball High 5 team are through to the
London Youth Games after being crowned Bromley Champions!
After qualifying in a preliminary round, the High 5 netball team attended the finals which
were played at Harris Beckenham. Having previously narrowly missed out on a number of
occasions coming second, Highfield have finally earnt the
right to represent the Borough of Bromley at the Youth Games
in March 2019! Special thanks to our dedicated coaching
team of Mrs Danaher, Mrs Jackson and Mr Coulson.
Congratulations!
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Philpott Mr Taylor
Deputy Headteacher Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Frankis Mrs Williamson
Deputy Headteacher Deputy Headteacher
Our value for this half term is Creativity.
“To use your imagination to create mind-blowing ideas!” “Freedom!”
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Attendance and Punctuality for October 2018
We place great importance on attendance and punctuality as there is a clear link between
attainment, progress and punctuality. Please help us to improve on punctuality in school
-we are now looking for attendance to be over 97%.
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E Safety
The Information Commissioner’s Office states that photographs taken by
parents at events such as concerts and Christmas productions do not breach
the Data Protection Act so long as they are only for parental use. We ask that
you do not share digital video and images on Facebook, YouTube and other
social networking sites as you need the consent from all the parents of the children in the
photos. We also need to respect those parents who have requested that photos of their
children are not published. Finally, please remember that the use of digital devices can be
off putting for our performers and for those watching the performance. We ask that you take
a common sense approach and turn off flashes.
Christmas Card Designs
We hope you enjoyed creating your
family's Christmas cards! This is a lovely
project to take part, in as it encourages
creativity, gets our school community
together and raises funds for school.
Each year we choose winning designs
to be sent to our stakeholders, from
Highfield Infants' and Junior School.
Congratulations to Alex B (Y2) and
Samuel B (Y4) who were selected as the
winners for this year.
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Curriculum Information
On Monday 12th November, some of our Year 5 and 6 children
were joined by children from other schools to take part in a writing
workshop, led by well-known author and poet, Neal Zetter.
Throughout the activity-filled day, our children were excellent
ambassadors and were perfect hosts for visiting staff and children.
Neal shared his tips on how to become a successful author, as well as ideas on how to
create a descriptive poem. Here are some of the poems that our children produced:
Winter is…
Winter is a heap of snow piling upon pavements, every day growing more towering.
Winter is a season of colds and fevers covered in thick, warm blankets.
An everlasting abundance of snow filling beautiful scenes.
When winter approaches, the Gods blow away the golden leaves and replace them with
layers of white. (Scarlett, Year 5)
Winter is…
A sea of bitter, chilling wind, flooding the velvet blankets of glistening, white snow that sucks
happiness out of the beautiful wild life, begging for help.
Snowflakes, gracefully dance whilst a cascade of winter clothes pile on top of gloomy
people who are stuck in this dreadful, devastating bitterness. (Daisy, Year 5)
Spring is…
When the world wakes up from a bleak prison.
The exotic flowers renewed with energy to grow higher and healthier,
Time when gleaming, grassy rivers of emerald flow along with the cool, calming breeze.
(Alex, Year 6) Miss O'Prey, English Lead
Anti Bullying / Friendship Week
This week we have celebrated Anti-Bullying / Friendship week across
our schools. The theme this year is ‘We Choose Respect’. The aims of
the week are for children to understand:
-the definition of respect.
-that bullying is a behaviour choice.
-that we can respectfully disagree with each other.
-that we all need to choose to respect each other both face to face and online.
At the start of the week we had an assembly to introduce the week and talk to the children
about what bullying is and the strategies that can be used to prevent it taking place in our
school. The Junior School had a special focus on cyber-bullying ,whilst the Infants’ School
focused on secret acts of kindness to friends in school. Additionally, each year group in the
Junior School has completed a different PSCHE activity on the theme of friendships. They
have explored what makes them different and spoken about the need to be respectful of
each other’s differences, linking to British Values. Year 1 and 2 children completed a team
activity in which each had a responsibility, meaning they could only be successful if they
worked together and showed respect for each other’s role within the task.
Miss Holloway and Miss Dowley
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Times Tables Rockstars Launch at Highfield Junior School
We are excited to introduce Times Tables Rockstars at Highfield this
term. This online educational tool has already proved popular both
with children and staff! The aim of the game is to successfully answer
multiplication questions (set either by the teacher or against other
users, online) to earn coins to customise a rockstar avatar.
Year 5 trialled it before half term and were hooked from the offset. Now, children from all
year groups are competing to climb as high as they can on the Highfield leader board,
earning as many points for their class as they can! We have already had really positive
feedback from parents and carers and can already see the impact the game is having in
the classroom!
Here’s what some of our children have had to say:
“Although I have been playing for just two weeks, my average speed answering each
question has gone down by over 6 seconds already!”
“I love that my teacher plays it as well so I can try and beat their speed!”
“Playing against my friends is my favourite part and I also like the battles between different
classes!”
Mr Verrall, Maths Lead
IPC Superstars!
Well done to those children who have had their IPC work chosen to go on our central display
in the main corridor. There are some fantastic examples of learning here and the work
showcases the interesting topics that the children study across the school!
Please do have a look at the display when you next visit. Mr Taylor
Maths with parents - Highfield Infants’ School
This is an on-line video that explains the maths learning and correct vocabulary currently
being taught in your child’s class. It provides ideas for games to reinforce the learning being
taught and will enhance understanding. On Thursday 22nd November, there will be a
workshop on how to use this online tool and how to support your child at home with their
maths learning.
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Cross Country
On Saturday 10th November, children from Highfield took part in the Bromley Schools Cross
Country competition at Crystal Palace. We had some fantastic individual results:
Year 5 Girls: Jess T 48th, Sofia N 118th
Year 5 Boys: Charlie H 32nd, Rafael R 39th,
Nathaneal W-D 106th, Reece T 133rd,
Tomas H 200th, Volodar 300th
Year 6 Girls: Eimear P 173rd
Year 6 Boys: Albie H 4th, Barney T 22nd,
Ted H 26th, Sam Y 48th, Toby Y 165th
Due to lack of numbers, we only finished
scoring teams in the Year 5 Boys’ race
(10th) and Year 6 Boys‘ race (6th).
Well done to all the children who
competed.
Sports News
Boys’ Football
Last Wednesday, our Year 5 and 6 boys football team attended the Bromley Borough 6-a-
side football tournament, organised by Crystal Palace FC.
The boys played superbly throughout, with Callum R in goal not having a shot to save all day.
Another particular highlight was a 4-0 win against Parish in which Henry B scored a
thunderbolt from range and Sam T an excellent solo goal. Unfortunately,
despite not conceding a goal or losing a game all day, we came 2nd in
our group and therefore do not progress to the next round.
A huge well done to all of the boys involved. Mr Ayres
School Visits
London Zoo
On Friday 9th November, Year 4 visited to London Zoo. We had a great time
learning about the variety of animals that we saw. We even missed out on
the rain! The children really enjoyed the rainforest explorer session, where
they learnt about the different animals that live in the rainforest. We then
explored the enclosure to find the different animals and learnt how to take
the temperature and humidity of the room. Mrs Capon
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Bromley Remembers
On Tuesday 6th November the three children
who were winners of the Bromley Remembers
competition went to a special reception with
the Mayor of Bromley at the Central Library.
Dino Year 3 (3rd place Art), Zaki Year 4 (2nd
place Poetry) and Eden Year 5 (1st place Art).
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Parent and Carer Lunches
We were delighted by the response to our
invitation to parents and carers to have lunch
with their children in Reception. The children
enjoyed showing everyone the lunchtime
routine and it was a great opportunity for all
who came to get to know others in the class.
Below is feedback we received from one
family member:
‘Yesterday I had the pleasure of having lunch
with my granddaughter at your school.
I felt I had to write and thank you. Firstly, what
a lovely idea. I know the children really
enjoyed it, and so did the adults.
I was so impressed with
everything - the staff were so
welcoming, and the kitchen staff
knew the names of all the children which I
found amazing. The food was really good -
and so much choice!
Altogether a very pleasurable and
memorable day.
The children are lucky to attend such a great
school.’
Theresa Fogarty
Get creative in the FHS Christmas Art Competition
To enter you need to design a dazzling Christmas decoration on flat card, A5
size or smaller. You can choose any Christmas design you want like robins,
reindeer, Santa or a snowman. Add glitter, sparkles, ribbon, felt or recycled
materials to jazz up your design. The brighter the better! All art will be on show at the
Christmas Fair.
Entrance costs 50p, which should be given to class teachers with your completed
decoration by Monday 26th November. Make sure your name and class are written on the
back. All children at HIS and HJS can enter and will receive a surprise treat. Winning entries
will be selected to receive a mystery art prize. Good luck everyone!
Music News
The dates for our choir events are in the choirs information booklet on the
website, Do get in touch if you are interested in joining any of our choirs next
term.
Our Junior Choir “Mary Poppins” show is on Saturday 12th January 2019.
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Key Term Dates for Autumn Term - Junior School
Tues 20 Nov Maths Workshop for Parents and Carers, HJS hall 9-10am
Thu 22 Nov Y3/4 7-a-side Mixed Football at Kent County Cricket Ground
Fri 23 Nov Year 3 Kent Life Trip
Year 6 Horton Kirby Trip
Sat 8 Dec Chamber Choirs Allegri Concert at Bromley Parish Church 6pm
Fri 14 Dec Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
Mon 17 Dec Christmas Church Service (incl. Y3 Nativity) - St Mary’s Church 10am
Tues 18 Dec Year 3 Play to Parents at HJS
Choir Concert at St Mary’s Shortlands 7pm
TERM DATES ACROSS BOTH SCHOOLS
Wed 21 Nov Open Morning for prospective parents (starts at HIS) 9.30-11am
Fri 30 Nov Own Clothes Day in exchange for £1 or a bottle for Xmas Fair All day
Sat 1 Dec Infants’ Christmas Fair - all welcome
Tue 4 Dec FHS Cinderella (Panto) Churchill Theatre 7pm
Sun 9 Dec Christmas Tree Sale at HJS 10am-1pm
Last day of term: Friday 21 December 2018
Drop Off and Collection Arrangements
Parents are respectfully reminded that if there is a change to the drop or collection
arrangement for their child/ren that the class teacher and school office are notified.
Changes or delays to collection can not always be avoided but this can be unsettling for
children, especially our youngest, who may become confused and worried.
All children benefit from frequent reminders and reinforcement to clarify the arrangements
for adult supervision. This can be reinforced regularly at home and runs throughout the
school PSCHE curriculum and assemblies. This, coupled with good adult time keeping, will
ensure there is effective home school liaison and provides a smooth transition from home to
school. Working together will keep our children safe and support them as they learn to
become independent and ready for the transition to secondary school.
Key Term Dates for Autumn Term - Infants’ School
Mon 19 Nov Reception Stay and Play (morning starters) 9-10.30am
Tues 20 Nov Reception Stay and Play (afternoon starters) 9-10.30am
Thurs 22 Nov Maths Mastery Workshop 2-3pm
Fri 14 Dec Infants’ Nativity Service at St Mary’s Church 10-11am
Messages and Reminders
School Uniform
Please be reminded that, in line with our school uniform policy at the Junior School, children
should wear white or grey socks or grey knitted tights. Black socks or tights should not be
worn. Many thanks.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
You could be sitting on a goldmine!
Want to do more for your children’s education and wellbeing but don’t have much time as a
working parent? Then please review the list of companies below. If you work for any of these
companies you could raise money for our schools through Charitable Grants and / or Gift
Matching programs they offer. (This is not an exhaustive list so it’s worth checking with your
employer even if not listed on the next page.)
The Friends of Highfield, Shortlands (FHS) is a registered charity. Companies may match the
fundraising total of an FHS event, or of the stall that their employee volunteers on; they may
offer charitable grants or rewards for being a member of the PTA – and as parents and carers
of children in Highfield Schools, you are all members of FHS! For instance, every employee of
Lloyds Banking Group is entitled to claim up to £1,000 each calendar year for a charity for
which they have either raised money for or given time to. Some employers will also match
the amount you pay for FHS-related ticketed events. Often, all the employee is required to
do is to supply their employer with a letter from FHS detailing the date and nature of the
event, together with the total raised. It’s as simple as that!
Over the last 3 years, match funding and employer contributions (which include matching of
employee Give As You Earn donations) have raised over £3,500 for FHS and Highfield Schools,
making a real difference to our children’s daily school lives.
We believe corporate funding in this way could be a substantial source of income for our
school, and for minimal effort, so please check with your employer now!
Thank you!
Friends of Highfield, Shortlands
Registered Charity No. 1032975
Contact us: [email protected]
Registered Charity No. 1032975
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Companies that may offer Grants/Matched Funding via Corporate Social Responsibility schemes
3i Cap Gemini HSBC Peugeot Motor
Abbey National Capital International Research
IBM Pfizer
ABN Amro Bank Carlsberg Tetley IDEO Philip Morris Philips
Accenture Cemex UK Industrial Bank of Japan PPG Industries
Alfred Dunhill Centrica Invensys PricewaterhouseCoopers
Alliance & Leicester Chase Manhattan J Sainsbury Royal and Sun Alliance
American Express Citibank Group Johnson & Johnson RBS
Amoco Foundation Columbia Threadneedle Investments
J P Morgan Royal London Mutual
Anglian Water Cooperative Bank Kellogg’s Royal Sun Alliance
Argos Cornhill Insurance Kingfisher Schroders
Arla Foods Coutts Bank KPMG Scottish & Southern Energy
ARM Holdings Credit Suisse Legal & General Shell
Asda De La Rue Littlewoods Siemens Medical
ASSEAL Debenhams Lloyds Banking Group Sigma Securities
AstraZeneca Deloitte Consulting Lloyds TSB SIT Investment
AT Kearney Deutsche Bank Marks and Spencer Sky Broadcasting
BAA DHL Mars Southern Electric
Bank of America Diageo Marsh & McLennan Stagecoach Group
Bank of England Dixons Group McKinsey & Co Standard & Poor’s
Bank Of Tokyo Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein
Mercury Asset Management
Sun Life of Canada
Bankers Trust Eli Lily Merrill Lynch Tesco
Barclays Group EMI Group Microsoft Texaco
BG Group Energis Midland Bank Thames Water
BlackRock Ericsson Telecom Midlands Electricity The Economist
BOC Group Ernst & Young Mitsubishi T. Rowe Price
Boeing Experian Moody's Investors Services UBS
Boots Exxon Mobil Morgan Stanley Unilever
Boston Consulting Fidelity Investments National Grid United Airlines
BP First Bus National Power United Utilities
Bradford and Bingley First Group Nat West Bank Vodafone
Bristol-Myers Squibb Ford Motor Co NCR Corporation Warner Music International
British American Tobacco GlaxoSmithKline Northern Electric William M Mercer
British Gas Goldman Sachs Norwich Union Woolwich
Cable & Wireless Guardian Royal Exchange O2 Yorkshire Water
Camelot Group Halifax Pearson
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The Junior School cookery club Kitchen Capers runs after school for an hour on
Wednesdays,
If you would like to sign up please visit the clubs page of the school website for
further details