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The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1007
27 January 2017
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
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Well done to all those taking part 'on stage' and behind the scenes in this week's production of The Crucible. Although we are used to excellent performances we must never forget the many hours of work that go into attaining the very high standard set by our Drama team of Mrs Heale and Mr Langley. After almost a year of waiting the school has finally obtained planning consent for the construction of the 3G football pitch on the lower field. There are a few hurdles still to leap before construction can begin, but I hope that the facility will be up and running by the end of the summer term. The project will make a huge difference to the sports facilities in the school. The facilities will also be available for community groups in the area, particularly, but not exclusively, for those playing football for Hemel Town Youth and Hemel Aces; two groups who have been key partners throughout the project and have raised funds towards the cost. The fundraising by students last year and the support of the HHSA were also essential in demonstrating to the Football Foundation that the project was feasible and I am very grateful to all those concerned who have allowed this huge improvement in the school's sports resources to come about. More on the timeline for construction once I have the information. Patrick Harty Headteacher
Staff Vacancy Post: Matron (this post could be Job share) H2 £15,507 to £16,481 (pro rata) 32.5 hours per week Term time only, 38 weeks per year We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to join our friendly and supportive team. Good ICT skills, Maths and English GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) are essential. First aid experience is desirable, although full training will be given. The post requires patience and flexibility and a calm manner. Working with young people and their parents/carers is an important aspect of the post as is liaising with all members of the school staff. Previous technical experience in this area or a similar related area are essential. We are seeking a suitable candidate to start in the role with immediate effect. Further details, including application forms, are available on our website at www.hemelhempsteadschool.co.uk. Please send completed forms to Mr S Robinson, School Business Manager, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 1TX. Tel: 01442 390100, email: [email protected] by the closing date. Please note, if you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date you have not been shortlisted for interview. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Closing date for applications: Friday 10th February 2017.
Dates for Your Diary
JANUARY ***Blue Week*** 30th Year 10 DTP and Meningitis ACWY Vaccinations, Hall, 9 am – 3.30 pm 31st Year 12 Business Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens, Hall, 2.30 - 4.30 pm FEBRUARY 1st Year 9 Enterprise Challenge, IT2, 8.50 am – 1.30 pm (selected students) 2nd Years 12/13 Product Design to Jaguar Landrover, Gaydon, Warwickshire, 7.45 am – 3.30 pm Years 9-11 Intermediate Maths Challenge, Hall, 9 – 10 am (selected students) Year 9 Parents Consultation Evening, Hall, 4.30 – 7 pm 3rd Years 7 – 13 Reports issued 4th HHSA Preloved Sale, Hall, 10 am – 12 noon 5th Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Practice Expedition Planning Day ***Gold Week*** 6th – 9th House Sports, 4 – 6 pm 6th Year 9 Holocaust Memorial Visit, 10 am – 3.45 pm (selected students) 7th - 10th Year 11 Hospitality & Catering Practical Exams 7th Years 10/11 Parents English, Maths & Science Revision Workshop, M9, 6.30 pm 8th Year 9 Careers and Options day Year 11 Drama Theatre Trip to Fortune Theatre, 5 – 11.45 pm 9th Year 9 Options Parents Evening, 6.30 – 9 pm 11th – 19th Years 8-13 PE Department Ski Trip to the USA The Newsletter is blue or gold to correspond with the blue or gold timetable of the following week.
Flyer attached: DENS 3 way to have fun and get fit this year DENS Spring Quiz 2017 Gade Schools Family Craft Morning
A Starring West End Role for Former HHS Student! Clare Halse, a former student at The Hemel Hempstead School, has won a starring West End role as Peggy Sawyer in a new production of 42nd Street which opens at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane in April. Clare is remembered at school for her remarkable performance as Cosette in the highly acclaimed 2005 school production of Les Miserables. On leaving the school Clare attended the Arts Educational School in Tring and has been cast in many shows since, both in the West End and with touring theatre companies, including Wicked, Hairspray, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Gypsy, Singing in the Rain and Thoroughly Modern Millie. We wish Clare every success in her new role – some staff are looking forward to seeing the production in May.
Gold Letters issue recently: Letter 96 Year 11 Support Letter 97 Year 9 Options Evening Letter 98 Year 9 Enterprise Challenge (selected students) Letter 99 Year 10 and 11 Parents English, Maths, Science Revision Workshop Letter 100 Year 10 Graphics Trip to Old Town Hall
The Hemel Hempstead School Association
PTA News Forthcoming Events Preloved Sale: Saturday 4th February 2017 from 10 am to 12 noon, in the School Hall. You can help us to raise funds by donating any unwanted saleable clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, household & electrical items, CDs, DVDs, and books. Thank you to everyone who has dropped off items already. Those who haven’t, there is still time to leave your donations at Student Services, during school hours, by Friday 3rd February. Facebook: Please search for ‘Hemel Hempstead School Association’ and ‘Like’ our page. School website, HHSA Page: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/parents/hhsa/ Includes minutes of meetings, second hand uniform, and ways you can help to raise funds. Contact: Brian Spencer, HHSA Chair Tel: 07710 905759 Email: [email protected]
Parents' Circle, Tuesday 7th Feb at 7.30 pm
A local group in collaboration with Rudolph Steiner School, are creating a circle for parents and carers of children questioning or transitioning their gender identity to support each other in exploring their hopes, fears and experiences within a safe, loving and non-judgemental environment. The first session will be held on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30 pm at the Rudolph Steiner School in Kings Langley. Please contact them in confidence at [email protected] if you are interested in attending. Facebook page - https://m.facebook.com/genderwhatgender/
Twitter @genderwhatgender
Exam Invigilators Required Are you interested in being an exam invigilator? Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for setting up exam venues and supervising candidates taking exams. Training will be given and full support provided by the Exams office. Applicants must be available to work during our exam seasons in November, December, May and June, be well organised, confident and willing to work flexible hours. Rate of pay is £8.20 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Mrs S Brown, Examinations Officer, by email at [email protected] by 8th February. The Hemel Hempstead School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Congratulations to the following pupils who have recently passed Music exams:- ABRSM Samuel Jenkins Grade 8 Trumpet Merit Joel Nicell Grade 8 Piano Merit Lydia Bradley Grade 7 Flute Merit Sarah Toms Grade 6 Violin Pass Samuel Jenkins Grade 6 Piano Pass Joe Atkins Grade 5 Violin Pass Natacha Basset Grade 5 Violin Pass Joseph Coldwell Grade 5 Violin Pass Katrina McDowell Grade 2 Flute Pass Isabel Roche Grade 1 Piano Pass Leila Marsden Grade 6 Violin Pass Isobel Finnamore Grade 5 Violin Pass Jessica Finnamore Grade 5 Piano Merit TRINITY Harriet Norris Grade 4 Piano Pass Zara Rafiq-Craske Grade 3 Clarinet Pass Bella Norris Grade 3 Clarinet Pass Lois Robinson Grade 1 Piano Merit Well done on all your hard work and commitment! Mrs Bailey, Head of Performing Arts Faculty
SPORT
FIXTURES Monday 30th January Senior Netball v JFK (A) 4.30 pm start Year 7 Basketball v JFK & Ashlyns @ Ashlyns 4.15pm start Tuesday 31st January Year 9 Netball v JFK (A) 3.30 pm start Senior Netball v Tring (A) 4.30 pm start Thursday 2nd February Year 10 County Cup Football v Freeman College (A) 2.30 pm ko Saturday 4th February Year 7-10 Boys Football v Sir John Lawes (venues tbc) 9.30 am ko Herts Schools Cross-Country Championships
PE Faculty
LIBRARY NOTICES
Teen Book Club The new Teen Book Club brochures from Scholastic have been distributed to KS3 students this week. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to take cash or cheque payments for these orders. If you wish to order from the brochure please complete your payment card details on the order form and return it to the Library by Wednesday 1 February or, alternatively, you may order directly from Scholastic on www.scholastic.co.uk/clubs-leaflets. Harry Potter Competition To celebrate Harry Potter Book Night: The Professors of Hogwarts Bloomsbury Publishers have launched a magical national schools competition! THE PRIZES: One lucky class, of up to 30 pupils, will win a trip of a lifetime to discover the magic of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Leavesden, as well as a hardback box set of the seven Harry Potter books and Harry Potter themed goody bags! PLUS 25 lucky runners-up will also win copies of the books and themed goody bags. All you need to do is invent your own Magical Professor on the template available from the Library and hand your entry in to Mrs Krajewski by 1 February 2017. ReadingZone World Book Day Picture Book Competition 2017 Children and young people aged four to 18 years are being challenged to make their own picture book on and around World Book Day with the launch of the ReadingZone WBD Picture Book Competition 2017. The competition will launch in January and will run until Saturday 22nd April. The winners will be announced in June 2017. Picture books entered for the award may be made by individuals and groups and any media can be used. Each picture book can be up to 24 A4 pages. Visit www.Readingzone.com for further tips, guidelines and entry details. For more details, please contact [email protected] Full Details: http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-readingzone-world-book-day-picture-book-competition-2017.php
Mrs Krajewski, Librarian
IMPORTANT REMINDER Parking and Vehicles around the School Site Parents are reminded that when picking up and dropping off students by car they should NOT drive on to the school site unless the student has a physical disability.
PLEASE DO NOT STOP OR PARK NEAR TO
EITHER ENTRANCE (Heath Lane or Anchor Lane).
Students may be dropped off and collected from Beechfield Road or the Sportspace car park in Heath Lane (please be aware of the maximum 20 minutes wait time). When parking in nearby roads please do not park on the pavement (obstructing wheelchair or double buggy access) or across residents’ driveways. If everybody follows these guidelines then we should be able to ensure that the flow of traffic around the school is reasonable at all times, that all users can access the site effectively and, most importantly, that we are able to keep all our students safe. Many thanks.
3 ways to have fun and get fit this year!
If you’re feeling in need of fresh air and exercise to get you in shape as part of your new year challenge why not
take up one of our exciting opportunities below to help you burn off those extra calories?
The Hemel Hillbuster II Sunday 23 April 2017 Get into gear and choose one of our challenging bike rides in Hemel’s own cycling event through Dacorum’s Chiltern hills and beyond. Starting from Gadebridge Park at 9.00am. Cycle these 100km, 60km & 25km routes through beautiful lanes and villages and you'll definitely work up an appetite for lunch!
Walk for DENS and bring your friends! Saturday 13 May 2017 at 10am Join us for a relaxing day in the country on the ever popular DENS circular 10 mile Sponsored Walk through scenic open countryside in Berkhamsted, Aldbury and Ashridge. Walk for DENS, bring your friends and enjoy a picnic on route. Starts and finishes at Berkhamsted School – minibus return provided for the 5 mile option. Now in its 8th year! "Best walk I've ever done, I'd definitely recommend it to others to take part."
Don't delay, run 10K! Sunday 9 July 2017 Don't miss out on this admired and well-supported run through the heart of central London passing many of the capital's historic landmarks including St Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. Entry to the race is free to DENS supporters. Minimum sponsorship required is £200. Now is the ideal time to get fit for summer and sign up to the DENS Team for one of our six places on offer. By taking part in these events you will be: Helping to raise the profile of DENS and issues of homelessness in Dacorum. Helping us to raise much needed funds to support homeless people. Taking part in a fun and healthy activity with your friends, family or work colleagues. Supporting the development of The Elms, our 41-bed night shelter accommodation in Hemel Hempstead.
These are important events in the DENS diary so please join us to get fit and take up an exciting challenge! Check your calendar, get in touch and sign up today. If you're available to volunteer at the Hemel Hillbuster or Sponsored Walk please let us know.
For more information please call 01442 800268 or email us on [email protected]
www.DENS.org.uk
When: Saturday 25 February 2017 at 7.30pm Where: JFK School, Hemel Hempstead Cost: £13.00 (incl. a fish and chip supper)
Contact us to book your place: Tel: 01442 800268 or email [email protected] No. 1097185
After the festive season is over, we all need
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Bring your friends &
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Spring Quiz !25 February 2017
Action Against Homelessness
Tables can be made up of 6 - 8 people
Fish & chip supper provided
Bring your own drinks and glasses
Activities aimed at families with children aged 3-12 (younger siblings are welcome).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and children aged 8 and under must be supervised
by an adult at all times.
There will be a small entrance fee of:
£2 per child per family or £5 for a family group with 3 children and £1.00 per child thereafter.
