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Latest School Letters Home

Summer Term 2026

Letter to Whole School - Workshops - Regulation Support and Signing Communication Support

20th May 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Re: Workshop for Parents -

OT Regulation Support + Signing Communication Support

Friday 5th June 2026 from 1:40pm – 2:40pm

At school we work with our students to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to support them for life and learning. Following on from our last workshop, we would like to offer an opportunity find out more about strategies we use at school to help our students build regulation and communication skills that may also work well at home.

The meeting on Friday 5th June is an opportunity for us to continue our home/school collaboration. In this session we will focus on

regulation strategies to try at home [with Cherif]
Signalong taster session [with Anne]

If you would like to join us, please email asugden@meadowhighschool.org or complete the slip below. If emailing, please include the name of your child and their form group. If you would like to collect your child at the end of the session, please let us know so that we can inform their class team.

Please note: We cannot offer parking on site unless you are a blue badge holder.

We look forward to seeing you then.

Yours faithfully,

A. Sugden C. Larbaoui

Lead Practitioner Paediatric Occupational Therapist

English & Communication Faculty Leader Deputy Clinical Lead

Re. Workshop for Parents – OT Regulation Support + Signing Communication Support

Friday 5th June 2026 @ 1.40pm – 2.40pm.

Please returns slips to Mrs. Sugden (care of MHS library) or email asugden@meadowhighschool.org

( ) I would like to attend the above session.

( ) I will be collecting my child at the end of the session.

Student’s Name:__________________________________________________ Class: ______________

Parent/Carer: ___________________________________

Please PRINT name ___________________________________________________________

Letter to Class IW - Trip to Whipsnade Zoo

18th May 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Trip to Whipsnade Zoo - Thursday the 18th of June 2026

We are pleased to inform you that Class IM will be going on an educational trip to Whipsnade Zoo.

This trip is directly linked to our current learning in Theme, where pupils are exploring different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians. During the visit, pupils will learn about the characteristics of these groups, their habitats, diets and how their needs are met both in the wild and within a zoo environment. The experience will provide valuable opportunities to see animals up close and talk about them.

We will be leaving school after registration and returning around 2:30 p.m. in time for normal transport home.

Students are required to wear school uniform. Please ensure that your young person has sensible footwear and a coat (depending on the weather conditions on the day).

Students will need to bring their own healthy packed lunch. If your child is entitled to a free school meal, we can provide lunch. Please indicate below your sandwich choice.

To cover the cost of transport and entry, we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £8 per pupil by the 10th of June through ParentPay. Whilst no child will be excluded, if a contribution is not made, please be aware that the trip may not be able to go ahead if insufficient contributions are received. If you have any concerns regarding payment, please contact me.

We hope that your child will be able to take part in this trip, as it is designed to support the learning that takes place in the classroom.

Please complete the attached slip and return it as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Merabti
Form Tutor

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Reply-Slip: Trip to Whipsnade Zoo on Thursday the 18th of June – please return to Mrs MERABTI

I am aware that my child…………………………………………………………………………. has a trip to Whipsnade Zoo on the stated date

( ) I will make the £8 Voluntary contribution via Parent Pay

( ) I will be providing my child with a healthy packed lunch.

( ) My child is entitled to a free school meal.

Please specify the sandwich filling below

Egg mayonnaise ( ) Tuna mayonnaise ( ) Cheese ( )

Signed (Parent/Carer): ………………………………………………... Date: ……………………

Letter to Class 8SM - Swimming

Wednesday 20th May 2026

Dear Parents / Carers,

Re: Swimming Lessons for year 8 students.

Starting on Thursday the 4th June 2026, your child will be having their swimming lessons on a Thursday period 4 and 5, instead of PE. They will not need their PE kit but will need their swimming kit. These lessons are conducted off site and students will be transported there via school mini bus.

These lessons will run until the end of the school year.

These lessons are designed to promote independence as well as develop swimming skills, therefore, I ask that parents do not plan to meet school groups at the pool for any reason. If you have a concern or a question then please do contact me at school to discuss it further.

They will need to bring:

Swimming trunks / costume (no bikinis). A pool appropriate T-shirt if desired.
A towel
Goggles if required

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours Sincerely,

Ms C Sojka
Swim Teacher

Letter to seleted pupils in Year 8 - Harry Potter Trip

19 May 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

To support your child with their learning, we have arranged an educational trip to Warner Bros. Studios on Wednesday 8th July 2026 as part of the Harry Potter program of study.

We will be leaving school after registration at 9am and returning to school in time for transport, therefore you will need to provide your child with a healthy packed lunch, unless they receive a free school meal, in which case a packed lunch will be provided for them. We will travel on mini buses, which will be driven by MIDAS (qualified) drivers and First-Aiders will also accompany us.

To cover the cost of the trip, we will need to ask for a voluntary contribution of £23 which can be paid via Parent Pay. We have been fortunate enough to get this trip at a negotiated reduced rate and have also received some additional funding. However, without your financial assistance, we will be unable to run this trip and your contribution is greatly appreciated.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Ms Sojka
Year 8 Tutor

Letter to Year 9 - Options Taster Day

Dear Parents/Carers,

Options Taster Day: 15th May 2026

Please take the time to read through this options booklet with your child to help them make informed decisions about their subject choices for September 2026.

All pupils will have opportunities in school to explore different subjects and ask any questions they may have. Many are already experiencing some of these subjects in their current timetable. On Friday 15th May, students will be off timetable for half of the day to trial a range of available options. During this time, Faculty and Subject Leaders will present the courses and help students understand what each subject involves.

To meet the diverse needs of our students, we aim to offer both accredited and non-accredited courses in most subject areas.

Please note:

The final list of courses available will depend on student interest. A minimum of 10 students is required for a course to run. If fewer than 10 pupils choose a subject, we may not be able to offer it, or may have to merge two similar subjects together.
Each pupil will be asked to choose four subjects they are interested in (e.g., Art, Food Technology, Dance, PE) in preference order.

The Faculty and Subject Leaders, along with the relevant Assistant Headteacher, will decide the appropriate level of each course your child can access, based on their needs and abilities (see the booklet for more details).
Final option allocations will be discussed with pupils and shared with parents and carers in July.

Please also be aware:
Some courses span two academic years due to their accreditation requirements.

If you have any questions about the options process or individual subjects, please contact the relevant teacher by email or phone (contact details are included in the booklet).

Thank you,

Miss Taylor Ms Sohun
DHT Royal Lane / Pathway 2 AHT KS4 Royal Lane / Pathway 2

Options Booklet

Letter to selected Year 9

11 May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Trip to Royal Mail Centre –Thursday 14th May 2026

As part of our World of Work learning programme, we are pleased to inform you that Year 9 students will be visiting the Royal Mail Centre in Greenford.

This trip is designed to provide students with a valuable first-hand insight into a real working environment. During the visit, students will have the opportunity to observe how the mail centre operates and take part in a range of engaging activities, helping them to better understand different roles and career pathways within the company.

Students will depart from school at 9:30am, travelling by school minibus, and will return at approximately 2:00pm.

Please ensure that your child brings a packed lunch with them on this day. Students who are entitled to free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch for the trip.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Perry

Job Coach Lead

Letter to selected Year 9

08 May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Trip to Royal Mail Centre – Wednesday 13th May 2026

As part of our World of Work learning programme, we are pleased to inform you that Year 9 students will be visiting the Royal Mail Centre in Greenford.

Students will depart from school at 9:30am, travelling by school minibus, and will return at approximately 2:00pm.

Please ensure that your child brings a packed lunch with them on this day. Students who are entitled to free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch for the trip.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Perry

Job Coach Lead

Letter to all parents / carers - Updates on School Issues

7 May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers

A lot of work has been going on at Meadow High School to ready ourselves for the next academic year and I am writing to you to inform and update you on a number of important points. I am also asking for your thoughts and views on one important issue in our school.

Meadow High School Vision and Values

As our school grows and we move from one site to two, we have been reviewing and reflecting on our school values. All stakeholders have been engaged with this process and I have outlined our new values below. These are being shared with students in assemblies, along with our new school logo. I am delighted to be able to share both of these with you now.

End of Term Arrangements

To support the packing and moving process to our two sites, the Summer Term will end for students on Friday 17th July at 1pm. Transport teams have been made aware of this change. Staff will be in school for the following week to prepare for our move to the new site.

Start of the Autumn Term

To support the move to two sites and for staff to undergo the training they require across two sites, school will start for students after the Summer Break on Monday 7th September. At Northwood Road this is likely to be in a phased manner across the full week and on Royal Lane our new intake is likely to have some time in school on their own before other students return. I will share the finer details of this with you nearer to the end of the year.

New Look School Uniform

New Government legislation related to the number of branded items in school uniform means that we have been looking at our expectations in this area. New students will only be expected to wear two branded items as part of their uniform. From September students joining the school in Year 7 will be expected to wear the following:

For all other students, the uniform and dress code will remain the same. However, our supplier will be winding down their stock of the older items and replacing them with the new ones. If parents are upgrading or replacing school uniform, I would urge you to buy the new look items.

Summer Examination Results Day – Thursday 20th August

For the first time, we would like students who are collecting results for GCSE results or Entry Level Awards in English, Mathematics and Science to come into school between 10am and midday to collect their results in person. Senior Leaders and key staff will be available to explain results to students and to finalise any potential next steps for students. Parents and carers are also welcome to join us to celebrate with students and staff.

Smart Devices

We have seen an increase in smart devices of all kinds, including location trackers, in school recently. Please remember that these devices are not the responsibility of the school and if they are lost on site or on the journey to and from school, Meadow is not liable for them. We have also seen that some smart devices contain and present health information. Please be advised that staff at Meadow High School will not automatically respond to this information as we have separate Health and Care Plans that we follow for students where appropriate. We are currently looking at our position around smart devices and phones on site in light of the new government guidance on this topic.

School Day Consultation

Finally for this update letter, I am asking for your views. From September, we will be operating over two sites. This makes it challenging to pull all staff together for CPD events on a weekly basis. Movement between sites at the end of school to facilitate training is also problematic due to the need to support students leaving school on transport and then the practicalities of staff moving between sites after 3pm when traffic is heavy.

One option we are exploring is the possibility of closing the school earlier for one day per week on a Wednesday. At this stage, nothing is decided, but I would be very keen to canvas your views on this idea to help inform our planning and decision making. I am also asking staff, the Local Authority, Hillingdon Transport and Governors for their views. I have placed an outline of the proposed school day from September below. To assist us please can you complete the short survey found in the link below.

The closing date for responses is Monday 1st June 2026.

https://forms.gle/DhN9PQibJqL477Pc9

Thank you for taking the time to read this update and I look forward to continuing to update you as we move through the Summer Term.

Your sincerely

Graham Cunningham
Headteacher

Letter to Whole School - Administering Medication

5th May 2026

Dear Parent/Carer

IMPORTANT: Administering of Medicines

In accordance with the school policy, the school will only be able to give medicine to your child when you complete and sign this form. Following new guidance, this form will need to be completed a yearly basis.

This form will need to be completed for all school emergency medications. e.g. EpiPen or Asthma inhalers, that we keep around the school in case of an emergency.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rita Reed, Welfare Officer.

Please complete and return as soon as possible to the Welfare Team.

Kind regards,

Rita Reed

Welfare Officer

ADMINSITERING OF MEDICINES

Student Name ____________________________________________

Class: _____________

I / We authorise Meadow high School staff to administer school emergency medication to my child _____________________________________in the case of an emergency.

Signed: ________________________________ Print Name:_________________________________

Date: _________________

Letter to selected - Device Scheme Meeting

6 May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

As previously discussed, we would like to invite you into Meadow School for a check-in meeting regarding your child’s iPad and Proloquo2go on Friday, 15th May 2026, at 2pm.

The purpose of this meeting is to:

Review your child’s current progress with the iPad/Proloquo2go
Discuss ongoing strategies and support in place
Share any updates from home and school
Agree next steps moving forward

This meeting will also provide an opportunity to ask any questions or discuss updates you may have.

Attending the meeting will be:

Mr Michael Rainsbury (Assistant Head KS3)
Mrs Gillian Sapiano (Clinical Therapy Lead)

We value strong home–school collaboration and look forward to meeting with you to ensure the best possible support for your child.

Please confirm your attendance for Friday, 15th May 2026 and whether the proposed time is suitable, by: calling the school on: 01895443310 ext 202, or returning the reply-slip below.

Kind regards,
Gillian Sapiano
Clinical Therapy Lead

REPLY-SLIP – Device Scheme Meeting – 15 May 2026 @ 2pm

I confirm I will attending the meeting on 15th May 2026 at 2pm to 3pm

Name: ______________________________________ Childs Name: ___________________________

Letter to Year 8 - Residential Trip Parent Virtual Meeting

Friday 8th May 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Year 8 Residential Trip - Monday 29th June - Wednesday 1st July.

Virtual drop-in parent meeting, Tuesday 2nd June, 6-7pm.

In final preparation for our year 8 PGL trip, there will be a VIRTUAL drop-in meeting on Tuesday 2nd June from 6pm - 7pm.

This will be an opportunity for you to ask any final questions or let us know of a change in information, for example, medical or personal care changes. There will be no new information given out so attendance isn’t compulsory.

Please fill out the slip below if you would like to attend. Please also provide an email address that the virtual invite can be sent to.

If you require another parent pack with the kit list and plans for Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon then please email me and I will get one sent home.

Ms Sojka’s email address: csojka@meadowhighschool.org

Yours sincerely,

Mr Anstee and Ms Sojka
Trip Organisers

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Re: Residential trip parent meeting on Tuesday the 2nd June VIRTUALLY from 6pm - 7pm.

Pupils name:

I will be attending the virtual meeting from 6pm - 7pm. My email address is:

_________________________________________________________

Signed: _____________________________ Date: _______________________

Please return to Your Child’s Form Tutor no later than Friday 22nd May 2026.

Letter to selected pupils - Trip to V&A Museum

23 April 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are pleased to inform you that your child has been invited to attend an educational trip to the V&A Museum on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.

This visit has been organised to support learners in developing their understanding of the history of hairdressing, as well as key concepts linked to health and social care. The experience will provide valuable insight and help bring their classroom learning to life through real-world examples and exhibits.

We are planning to leave school at approximately 9:30am and expect to return by 2:30pm.

Students will be travelling by school minibus, which will be driven by a MIDAS-qualified driver. First aid–trained staff will also be accompanying the group to ensure student safety and wellbeing at all times.

Students will be offered a McDonald’s for their lunch, which has been generously funded by our school hair salon.

Further details, including any additional requirements for the day, will be shared closer to the date. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We look forward to providing this enriching opportunity for our students.

Yours sincerely,
Ms Lee & Ms Carter
Trip Organisers

Letter to Pathway 1 Key Stage 5 - Trip to Beefeater in Harrow

29 April 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Trip to Beefeater Harrow – Monday 15th June 2026

We are pleased to inform you that we will be taking the pupils in Key Stage 5 on a Life Skills /Out in the Community trip. This trip links directly to our current learning in Life Skills of visiting a restaurant. During the visit, pupils will order a main meal and dessert to enjoy with their class. The experience will provide valuable opportunities in experiencing the process of planning, booking a table, ordering food and social aspects of having a meal with their peers.

We will be leaving school after break and returning at 2:45pm in time for normal transport home. In order to cover the cost of the trip, we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £10, to be paid via ParentPay by 29th May 2026. Whilst no child will be excluded, if a contribution is not made, please be aware that the trip may not be able to go ahead if insufficient contributions are received.

If you have any concerns regarding payment, please contact the Pathway 1 Leadership Team.

Please complete the attached slip and return it as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

Mrs McGirr

Trip Organiser

Letter to selected pupils re Bowling Trip

23 April 2026

Dear Parent / Carer,

To support your child with their learning, we have arranged an educational visit to Hollywood Bowl in Uxbridge on Friday 24th April, as part of their studies in Personal Development

We will be leaving school at 9.50am and returning to school before lunchtime. We will be travelling by minibus, which will be driven by MIDAS (qualified) trained drivers; first aiders will also accompany us.

Please see the letter that students have written together:

“As a class, we are going to the Hollywood Bowl in Uxbridge. We are planning to go on the 24th April 2026. We will be travelling via school minibus. We are planning to go there as part of our Personal Development curriculum where we have been looking at leisure options within Hillingdon.

We’ve asked for a budget from Mrs Tudor of £7. This means we would need £3 more for the bowling. We would also need a few more for arcades and maybe a snack. Please could I have this?”

We hope that your child will be able to take part in this trip, as it is designed to support the learning that takes place in the lesson and promotes independence in life skills. Please send students in with cash or a bank card. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Taylor.

Yours sincerely,
Miss Taylor
Deputy Head Teacher / Personal Development Teacher

Letter to selected pupils - Devon Residential - 2027

28 April 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

RE: Devon Residential Trip

Monday 26th April 2027 - Friday 30th April 2027

I am pleased to say that we are able to run the residential trip to the Calvert Trust, Exmoor, Devon on Monday 26th April 2027 - Friday 30th April 2027

The trip will give pupils an opportunity to take part in outdoor and team building activities such as canoeing, climbing, archery, swimming and many other exciting outdoor activities. It also gives the children a chance to improve personal living skills and social skills, it really is a memorable experience, one which creates fond memories for all involved.

The total cost of the trip at the moment is unconfirmed, but would be in the region of £500-550.

The Calvert Trust prices have gone up this year, but I have requested money from various organisations to help keep the cost down. The cost will include the transport to and from school (coach), food, accommodation, staffing and activities which is amazing value for money.

We are now changing the offer for pupils who receive free school meals. The cost of the trip will be subsidised for the first trip your child attends. Any additional trips that pupils attend after this, parents will be required to pay the full amount. Please note this includes any pupils who have attended any trips previously.

A final price letter will be sent to all parents when confirmed and a payment plan will be available to help stagger payments once the total is confirmed.

We are looking to increase the amount of pupils we are taking to Devon and next year there are 48 places available and these will be allocated via a ballot draw.

If you are interested, please complete the slip below and return to the school by Friday 5th June 2026.

Yours sincerely,

Mr G Millard

Trip Organiser

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REPLY-SLIP: Residential trip on Monday 26th April 2027 - Friday 30th April 2027

I would like my child ___________________________________________________________(name) in

______________________________(form) to attend the Devon Residential.

Signed: _____________________________ Date: _______________________

Please return to Mr Millard no later than Friday 5th June 2026

Letter to Whole School - Harry Potter Day

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Re: Harry Potter Day – Celebrating Fantasy Fiction Storytelling

Friday 1st May 2026_Non-uniform Day___________________

At Meadow High School we like to find reasons to make life a little more interesting and indulge our love of books. This year is the National Year of Reading so there is even more reason to celebrate Harry Potter Day and the 25th anniversary of the amazing Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films.

We are planning to enjoy the day all week!

Friday 1st May come to school dressed as a favourite character from any fantasy fiction story.

ALL WEEK visit our library to

explore the books in our librarian’s choice display
watch some of our favourite fantasy fiction films
enjoy playing communication games, colouring, quizzes and puzzles

REMEMBER: The Scholastic Book Fair will be running too. [see letter dated 15.04.26]

Don’t worry if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, there are so many other stories in this genre to enjoy. Whether you are trying to train a dragon, on a quest to destroy the one ring, have travelled through your wardrobe to the enchanted world of Narnia or are caught up in the political game-playing in Westeros [Game of Thrones], school will be a place to rest on your journey on the 1^st of May!

World of Work: OR come dressed as a writer, illustrator, film/book reviewer, model maker or CGI artist? Whatever works for you, we hope you enjoy the day!

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Sugden Mrs. Porter & Mr. Parker Miss Gaafar & Mrs. Kennedy
English & Communication Faculty RI & Lead Teacher for Reading MHS Librarians

Letter to Year 10 - Trip to the Brompton Bicycle Factory

20 April 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Trip to Brompton Bicycle Factory - Monday 27th April 2026

As part of our World of Work learning programme, we are pleased to inform you that Year 10 students will be visiting the Brompton Bicycle Factory in Greenford.

This trip is designed to provide students with a valuable, first-hand insight into a real working environment. During the visit, students will have the opportunity to observe how the factory operates and take part in a range of engaging activities, helping them to better understand different roles and career pathways within the workplace.

Students will depart from school at 9:15am, travelling by school minibus, and will return at approximately 12:30pm.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Perry
Job Coach Lead

Letter to selected pupils - Panathlon Football Festival

20th April 2026

Dear Parents/ Carers,

Panathlon Football Festival

Your child has been chosen to attend the Football Festival on Tuesday 21st April. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 14:30 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made.

Pupils will need to bring a packed lunch on the day. If your child is entitled to a free school meal, then one can be provided.

On the day your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads (if possible).

If you have any questions just let me know.

Kind regards,

Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead

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REPLY SLIP: Panathlon Football Festival; please return to your Form Tutor.

I am aware that my child ……………………………………….…………….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school

My child is bringing their own packed lunch.

My child has free school meals and would like a: tuna / cheese / egg sandwich (please circle).

I have attached medical documentation to help the school update their Risk Assessment

Or…..

I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child …………………………………………….

My emergency contact details are ______________________________________

Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________

Letter to selected pupils only- Exams Results

23 April 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Receiving your results for any external assessments, tests and examinations is a rites of passage moment for all young people. Examination results day formally marks the end of one period of formal education and sets you up for the next few years. It is important that this day is given the importance and recognition that it deserves and that young peoples’ achievements are celebrated.

This year, or the first time, Meadow High School would like to invite all students who are expecting results to come into school on results day to collect their results in person.

On 20th August 2026, students who are collecting GCSE results or Entry Level Awards in English, Mathematics and Science are invited to come into school between 10am – midday.

Senior Leaders and other key staff will be available to explain the results to students and parents and to discuss potential next steps for students on their education journey. Above all else it enables us to celebrate the student’s achievements with them.

I also extend the invitation to parents and carers, as it is important that you enjoy celebrating with your children and also have an opportunity to ask any questions of the staff. Any results not collected by midday will be posted home to students as we have done in previous years.

We will be talking to students in assemblies about the importance of collecting results in person and I hope this message will be reiterated at home. I look forward to seeing you all on results day. In the meantime, good luck to all students in the final steps of preparation.

Yours faithfully,

Graham Cunningham
Headteacher

Letter to whole School - Book Fair

Wednesday 15th April 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

As part of our celebrations for the National Year of Reading 2026, we are very excited to announce that from Monday 27th April to Friday 8th May we will be running a Scholastic Book Fair in our Library!

The Scholastic Book Fair is a pop-up celebration of reading that puts the very best books directly into your child’s hands, all while raising rewards to spend on free books and essential resources for our school. For every sale made, Meadow High School will receive FREE rewards that we can use for even more resources for our students.

To provide an opportunity for you to visit the Book Fair with your child, we will be hosting two parent coffee afternoons on

Tuesday 28th April 1.40pm - 2.40pm

Thursday 30th April 1.40pm - 2.40pm

You will be able to meet with other parents and also choose from the fantastic books on offer. We have made sure that there will be a wider selection of picture books this time. As previously, payment can be made via card, using a QR code we will provide at the fair.

If you would like to join us for one of the sessions, please complete the slip below and return as soon as possible. If you would like to collect your child at the end of the session please ensure you tick the relevant box. Please note that there is no on-site parking - if there is a particular need, please contact your child’s form tutor.

If you have any questions, please contact our Librarian, Miss S Gaafar, on sgaafar@meadowhighschool.org.

Kind Regards,

Miss S Gaafar & Miss S Kennedy Anne Sugden
Librarians (Supporting and Delivering Learning) English & Communication Faculty Leader

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Re: Scholastic Book Fair Parents Coffee Afternoon Sessions 28.04.26 or 30.04.26

( ) I would like to attend the Tuesday 28th April 1.45pm - 2.45pm session with my child.

( ) I would like to attend the Thursday 30th April 1.45pm - 2.45pm session with my child.

( ) I will be taking my child home with me at the end of the session.

Child’s Name: __________________________________________ Class: ____________________

Signed: _________________________________________________________________

PARENT/CARER NAME: ___________________________________________________________

Letter to Year 7 - Trip to Roald Dhal

Wednesday 15th April 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

To support your child with their learning, we have arranged an educational trip to the Roald Dahl Museum on Tuesday 28th April as part of their studies in English. This is a great opportunity for students to reinforce what they are learning about in their lessons.

We will be leaving school after registration at 9am and returning to school in time for transport.

Please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch. If your child is entitled to a free school meal, a packed lunch can be provided for them. Please indicate below if you would like a lunch arranged, along with sandwich choice. We will travel on the minibus.

To cover the cost of the trip, we do need to ask for a voluntary contribution of £10 which can be paid via Parent Pay. We have been fortunate enough to get this trip at a negotiated reduced rate and have also received some additional funding. However, without your financial assistance, we will be unable to run this trip and your contribution is greatly appreciated.

As well as being an enjoyable day out, this trip will be an invaluable learning experience to support their English work. Please complete the attached slip and return it as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me. We are asking the pupils to not bring any pocket money, as we will not have time to visit the gift shop.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Krupinska
Year 7 Tutor

Re: Roald Dahl Museum on Tuesday 28th April 2026

I acknowledge that my child ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. will take part in this educational trip.

( ) I will be providing my child with a healthy packed lunch on the day.

( ) My child is entitled to a free lunch. Please provide one for them - Cheese ( ) Tuna ( ) Egg ( )

( ) I have given a contribution of £10 on Parent Pay.

Signed (Parent/Carer): …………………………………………………………………….... Date …………………………………

Spring Term 2026

Letter to all Post 16 Parents

26 March 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am writing to share with you the findings of some recent student voice we have conducted with all Post 16 students in both our pathways that focussed on student conduct and behaviour. Regrettably, the feedback highlighted some concerns, with students commenting on the poor conduct and choices of a minority of their peers in lessons and in unstructured time.

Students commented to us that some of their peers use unacceptable comments towards each other in lessons and in the Common Room at break and lunch time. They also commented that in lessons students occasionally throw objects at each other and are on occasion rude to the teachers delivering lessons.

Behaviour of this nature undermines our school values and goes against our code of conduct. I have shared this feedback with staff and we will be working together in school to reiterate our expectations to all students and to come up with some changes to our approach towards behaviour that all staff will consistently apply. These will relate to our expectation that all students arrive in school ready to learn, work hard in lessons and respect all members of the Meadow High School Community. We will begin these changes after the Easter Break.

I am also requesting your support in reiterating this message to your child at home. Please can you remind your child that they must be in lessons on time, equipped to learn. They are to engage in the work set and complete it to the best of their ability. Finally, they need to ensure that both their actions and words treat all members of our school with respect and dignity.

I very much see this as a temporary blip and I am sure we can resolve any underlying issues swiftly for the benefit of everyone.

Yours faithfully,
Graham Cunningham
Headteacher

Letter to Whole School - SCERTS Parent Workshop

26th March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Re: SCERTS Workshop for Parents

Friday 17th April 2026 from 1:40pm – 2:40pm

At school we work with our students to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to support them for life and learning. This work includes social communication, emotional regulation and the use of transactional supports to help with this = SCERTS.

The meeting on Friday 17th April is an opportunity for us to continue our home/school collaboration. In this session we will focus on

regulation strategies to use at home [with Cherif]
use of visuals to support regulation and transition [with Harpreet]

Please note: We cannot offer parking on site unless you are a blue badge holder.

We look forward to seeing you then.

Yours faithfully,

A. Sugden H. Bains C. Larbaoui

Lead Practitioner Highly Specialised Speech Paediatric Occupational

English & Communication & Language Therapist Therapist

Faculty Leader Deputy Clinical Lead

Re. SCERTS Workshop for Parents – Friday 17th April 2026 @ 1.40pm – 2.40pm.

Please returns slips to Mrs. Sugden (care of MHS library) or email asugden@meadowhighschool.org

( ) I would like to attend the above session.

( ) I will be collecting my child at the end of the session.

Student’s Name:__________________________________________________ Class: ______________

Parent/Carer: ___________________________________

Please PRINT name ___________________________________________________________

Letter to selected pupils - transport meeting

26th March 2026

Dear Parent/Carers,

Thank you to all of you who have met either myself, Miss Bonner or Mrs O’Neill in the past two weeks to discuss your child moving to the Northwood Road campus in September 2026. I believe there are three meetings outstanding, so apologies if this letter is premature in your case, but thank you in advance.

One of the biggest concerns raised by parents in relation to the move was concerns around transport. As a result, Mr. Cunningham and I have met the transport team to share the concerns.

Hillingdon Transport Service have agreed to come into school on 23rd April at 9.15am to do a question-and-answer parent coffee morning with parents whose young person is moving to the new site and is an existing student. This is a chance for you to speak face-to-face with the team and express any concerns you have. On this date, we will also have staff available to support you with applying for transport if you’re unsure how to do this or require assistance.

I have put a reply slip on this letter just so that we can prepare accordingly for the appropriate number of parents, but all are welcome. If you are not a Hillingdon resident, this session may not be appropriate for you as it will be talking specifically about Hillingdon's transport services.

When we met, the transport team confirmed that pupils who are already accessing Home to school transport via Hillingdon do not need to reapply. We have given the names of the young people who will be at the Northwood Road site directly to the transport team and they will reroute them without parents needing to do any further actions. Towards the end of the summer term, they will advise you of their new route number, pick up point and the relevant timings.

For parents who have not previously used Hillingdon Home to school transport and have now become eligible or may wish to use the service for the first time, they have requested that you complete an application as soon as possible to assist them with planning the new routes. This can be done prior to the parent session, on the day or by the deadline they will share during the coffee morning.

If you are a family who does not reside in the London borough of Hillingdon and use Home to school transport services, we have reached out to all the relevant teams.

Ealing: have acknowledged the change of site for the two young people affected. They have requested that the parents reapply and let them know that from September 2026 the correct address for transport will be ‘Meadow High, Norwood Road campus, Northwood Road, Harefield, UB9 6ET’ and they will plan accordingly. These families do need to reapply.

Slough: presently we have been unable to get in contact with Slough transport services. We believe this also affects two young people. I would encourage parents to please contact Slough transport and advise them of the change of campus, address above and in case of any difficulties please email me on awillis@meadowhighschool.org. I will continue to try and liaise with them as well.

Harrow: presently this only affects one student who comes in an individual Taxi. I have advised them of the change of address but encouraged the family to also do so.

If any parents, Hillingdon resident or otherwise require any assistance in relation to transport please do email me and I will endeavour to do my best to support you.

Yours faithfully,
Miss Willis
Deputy Head Teacher
Meadow High School- Northwood Road

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REPLY-SLIP: Parent Transport Session - please return to Miss Willis

Name of Child: ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………….

( ) I would like to attend the parent transport session

( ) I am unable to attend the parent transport session

Signed: …………………..………………………………………. Date: …………………..

Letter to Class 7LD - Swimming

Monday 23rd March 2026

Dear Parents / Carers,

Re: Swimming Lessons for Year 7 students

Starting on Tuesday 14th April 2026 your child will be having their swimming lessons every Tuesday period 2 and 3, instead of PE.

These lessons are conducted off site and students will be taken there via school mini bus. Swimming lessons will be taken by a teacher from Meadow who is qualified to teach swimming lessons. They will run until the end of the academic year in July 2026.

These lessons are designed to promote independence as well as develop swimming skills, therefore, I ask that parents do not plan to meet school groups at the pool for any reason.

If you have a concern or a question then please do contact me at school to discuss it further.

They will need to bring:

Swimming trunks / costume (no bikinis)
A towel
Goggles if required

Yours Sincerely,
Ms C Sojka
Swim Teacher

Letter to Class 8AN - Swimming

Monday 23rd March 2026

Dear Parents / Carers,

Re: Swimming Lessons for Year 8 students

Starting on Thursday the 16th April 2026, your child will be having their swimming lessons on a Thursday period 4 and 5, instead of PE. They will not need their PE kit but will need their swimming kit. These lessons are conducted off site and students will be transported there via school mini bus.

These lessons will run until May half term.

They will need to bring:

Swimming trunks / costume (no bikinis)
A towel
Goggles if required

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours Sincerely,

Ms C Sojka
Swim Teacher

Letter to Whole School - End of Term Free Brunch

20 March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

End of Term Brunch

We are pleased to announce we will be providing all pupils, free of charge, a Brunch on the last day of term, Friday 27th March 2026. This will consist of Bacon, Sausage, Chips and Beans (vegetarian option available; Quorn sausages).

The Brunch will commence from 11.15am onwards and will replace the normal lunch arrangements. Breakfast Club will run as normal.

If your child does not want the Brunch, we will not be providing alternative dinner arrangements, so please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch on this day.

We are asking pupils to make their choice, as normal, on the day during morning registration.

Yours sincerely,

Mr G Cunningham
Headteacher

Letter to Year 14s - Wize Up Consent for Photography and Filming

Monday 16th March 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

WizeUp Financial Education has been delivering a series of financial education sessions at Meadow High. As the programme comes to an end, WizeUp would like to arrange for a photographer to attend the final session on Thursday 19 March 2026.

The purpose of the photographs is to help WizeUp promote their work and encourage other SEND schools to take part in similar financial education programmes. Photographs may be used in promotional materials such as reports, presentations, websites, or social media.

If you are happy for your young person to be included in these photographs, please complete and return the attached consent form.

Please ensure the consent form is returned to Mrs Tudor by Wednesday 18 March 2026.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you for your support.

Kind regards,

Mrs J Tudor

Vocational Faculty Lead

REPLY-SLIP: WizeUp – Photograph Consent – please return to Mrs Tudor by Wednesday 18 March

I am the parent/carer of the child and:

☐ I give consent for their images and/or recordings to be used as described in this letter

☐ I do NOT give consent for their images and/or recordings to be used.

Signature of Parent/Carer: ____________________________________

Print name: ______________________________________________________

Date: __________________

Wize Up - Consent for Filming & Photography Consent Form

Photography and Filming Consent Form: WizeUp Financial Education

Participant details

Full name: _______________________________________________________

School name: __________________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________

How images and recordings may be used

The organisation may use photographs, video and audio recordings of you for the following purposes (tick all that you agree to or all of the above):

☐ Printed publicity materials (e.g. leaflets, posters, reports)
☐ Organisation websites and blogs
☐ Social media channels
☐ Press and media (print, online, radio, TV)
☐ Presentations, training and educational materials
☐ Internal communications (e.g. newsletters, reports)
☐ All of the above

Images and recordings may be:

Edited, cropped or combined with other images, text and graphics.
Stored securely in digital and/or print format for up to 10 years, after which they will be deleted or anonymised where practicable.

Data protection and your rights

Your images and recordings are treated as personal data and will be handled in line with data protection law (including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting michael.flack@wizeupfinancialeducation.co.uk along with a headshot. This will not affect the lawfulness of any use made before you withdrew consent.
If you withdraw consent, the organisation will stop using your images in new materials and will remove them from its own websites and social media where reasonably possible.

Consent

I am the parent/guardian of the child named above and:

☐ I give consent for their images and/or recordings to be used as described in this form.

☐ I do NOT give consent for their images and/or recordings to be used.

Signature of parent/guardian: ____________________________________

Print name: ______________________________________________________

Relationship to child: ___________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________________

Child’s signature (if appropriate): _______________________________

Letter to Whole School - Parents Evening

Parents Evening

Thursday 16th April 2026

4pm - 7pm

We would like to invite you and your child to attend our Parents Evening on Thursday 16 April 2026. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to speak to your child’s form tutor and subject teachers.

We will be making appointments for you to meet with your child’s subject teachers, please can we ask that you let us know your preferred time slot below and tick any teachers you would like to see and return the attached reply-slip to school as soon as possible. Your child’s Form Tutor will then send home your allocated appointments within your chosen slot.

Thank you.

Michelle Taylor Amy Willis
Deputy Headteacher PW2 Deputy headteacher PW1

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REPLY-SLIP: Parents Evening – Thursday 16 April 2026

Pupil Name: ________________________ Class: ___________

	I am unable to attend
	I am able to attend and would like appointments during the following time slot and with the teachers ticked

	4:00-5:00
	5:00-6:00
	6:00-7:00

Subject	TEACHER	PARENT/CARER Please tick P	Allocated Appointment Time

Signed ______________________________ (Parent / Carer)

Letter to Whole School - Home Reading Support Meeting

10th March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Re: Home Reading Support Meeting

Friday 13th March 2026 from 1:40pm – 2:40pm

We know how important reading skills are for life and learning and therefore school and home working as a team to build a life-long love of reading is always the goal. We also know that encouraing reading at home can sometimes be a bit of an uphill battle.

This meeting is an opportunity to find out more. We will focus on

key information about our Reading Intervention programmes
phonics refresher training (letter sounds and blending)
ideas to support reading at home
an opportunity to meet other parents/explore our library

Please note: We cannot offer parking on site unless you are a blue badge holder.

We look forward to seeing you then.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Sugden                                         Mrs. Porter                                              Mr. Parker
Lead Practitioner       Reading Intervention Pathway 2       Reading Intervention Pathway 1
English & Communication
Faculty Leader

Re. Home Reading Support Meeting – Friday 13th March 2026 @ 1.40pm – 2.40pm.

Please returns slips to Mrs. Sugden (care of MHS library) or email asugden@meadowhighschool.org

( ) I would like to attend the above session.

( ) I will be collecting my child at the end of the session.

Student’s Name: __________________________________________________ Class: ______________

Parent/Carer: ____________________________________

Please PRINT name: _______________________________

Letter to selected pupils - Pantathlon Football Festival

9th March 2026

Dear Parents/ Carers,

Panathlon Football Festival

Your child has been chosen to attend the Football Festival on Tuesday 10th March. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 14:00 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will need to bring a packed lunch on the day. On the day your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads (if possible).

If you have any questions just let me know.

Kind regards,

Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead

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_____________________________________________________________________________________REPLY SLIP: Career’s Week; Brentford FC: please return to your Form Tutor.

I am aware that my child ……………………………………….……………..…….… medical needs/ medication has changed since the last time I notified the school

My child is bringing their own packed lunch.

My child has free school meals and would like a: tuna/cheese/egg sandwich (please circle).

I have attached medical documentation to help the school update their Risk Assessment

Or…..

I acknowledge that there are NO updates to report for my child …………………………………………….

My emergency contact details are ______________________________________

Signed: __________________________ Print Name: __________________________

Letter to Whole School - Information Meeting with Parents

3 March 2026

Dear Parents and Carers

I am excited to announce that we are beginning the process of preparing our move towards ‘One School, Two Sites’ from September 2026. We have been informed by the construction company, Graham, that the building is running to schedule and is likely to be handed over to us in the summer break ready for students and staff in September.

Engagement with parents is a key element in ensuring that the move is successful and I would like to invite you to attend an information evening at Royal Lane, so I can share our plans for the move with you. Initially I will be running two workshops on:

Wednesday 11th March at 5pm

Thursday 12th March at 9.30am

Both sessions will be held in the Main Hall at Royal Lane.

At these sessions we will share with you information about the following aspects of the move:

1) This vision for what One School, Two Sites will look like

2) The timeline for completion of the building

3) The timeline for moving from Royal Lane to Northwood Road

4) The criteria by which we have identified students who will be moving to Northwood Road & those remaining at Royal Lane

5) How we will engage with individual families whose child will be moving to Northwood Road

6) Details of further engagement events

I look forward to seeing you at one of the two events. Due to space in the hall and the focus of the sessions, they are designed for parents only. We will be working with students about the move in a different way, during the school days ahead.

Yours faithfully

Graham Cunningham
Headteacher

Lettet to All Pathway 1 - Eid Celebrations

3rd March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

On 25th March 2026, Pathway 1 are hosting an Eid Celebration Afternoon as part of Religious Education within Theme learning and PSHCE.

In order to successfully immerse in the learning, we would like to invite parents/carers to join us for a feast and games to celebrate Eid together. The past two years events have been a great success with families being able to meet teachers, other parents and pupils. There has been delicious food on offer from families and staff, so once again we are requesting for pupils/families to bring in food for the celebration, either homemade or bought. Please note foods must be nut-free and anything homemade requires an accompanying full list of ingredients.

Please return the reply slip confirming attendance and if you wish to take your child home with you afterwards. You are welcome to take photos of your own child, but please do not take photos of other children or include these in any social media posts.

Please note that: Parking is not allowed in the school car park.

There is space for dropping off food. Cars must then be parked offsite.

Please arrive at 1.45 ready for the Eid Celebration. The event will finish promptly at 2.40.

One of the activities planned for the event is the application of Mehndi on the pupils’ hands.

Mehndi application is a traditional and culturally significant practice during Eid festivities. It’s an opportunity for our students to engage with and celebrate cultural diversity within our school community.

The Mehndi paste we will be using is safe and made from natural ingredients. However, we understand that some parents may have concerns if their child has allergies.

We hope you can join us. Any questions please email fbonnar@meadowhighschool.org.

Many thanks,
F Bonnar

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Reply Slip – Pathway 1 Eid Celebration Afternoon – please return to F Bonnar

Pupils name: ____________________________ Class:_______________

Please tick correct box:

	I will be attending the Eid Celebration Afternoon on 25th March 2026 and my child will go home as normal.

	I will be attending the Eid Celebration Afternoon on 25th March 2026 and will take my child home at 2.40pm.

	Unfortunately, I cannot attend.

I give permission for my child named above to have henna/mehndi applied to their hands

Yes or No (please circle)

Signed (Parent/Carer): ______________________________________________________

Letter to Pathway 2 - Eid Celebrations

2nd March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

On 24th March 2026, we are hosting an Eid Celebration Afternoon as part of Religious Education.

In order to successfully immerse in the learning, we would like to invite parents/carers to join us for a feast and games to celebrate Eid together. The Celebration Afternoon has been previously organised in Pathway 1 and has been a great success with families being able to meet teachers, other parents and pupils. Families and staff have generously provided delicious food in the past, so we are inviting pupils and their families to contribute to the celebration by bringing food, either homemade or purchased. Please note foods must be nut-free and anything homemade will require an accompanying full list of ingredients.

Please return the reply-slip confirming attendance and if you wish to take your child home with you afterwards. You are welcome to take photos of your own child, but please do not take photos of other children or include these in any social media posts.

Please note that: Parking is not allowed in the school car park.

There is space for dropping off food. Cars must then be parked offsite.

Please arrive at 1.45pm ready for the Eid Celebration. The event will finish promptly at 2.45.

One of the activities planned for the event is the application of Mehndi on the pupils’ hands.

The Mehndi paste we will be using is safe and made from natural ingredients. However, we understand that some parents may have concerns about their child participating in this activity, particularly if their child has allergies.

We hope you can join us. Any questions please email lcarter@meadowhighschool.org or afabisch@meadowhighschool.org.

Many thanks,
L Carter / A Fabisch

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Reply Slip – Pathway 2 Eid Celebration Afternoon – please return to A Fabisch/ L Carter

Pupils name: ____________________________ Class:_______________

Please tick correct box:

	I will be attending the Eid Celebration Afternoon on 24th March 2026 and my child will go home as normal.
	I will be attending the Eid Celebration Afternoon on 24th March 2026 and will take my child home at 2.45pm.
	I will bring food on 24th March 2026.
	Unfortunately, I cannot attend.
	I give permission for my child named above to have henna/mehndi applied to their hands Yes or No (please circle)

Signed (Parent/Carer): ______________________________________________________

Letter to Whole School - World Book Day

Dear Parents/Carers,

Re: World Book Day & Careers Week: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March 2026

Curriculum link Humanities Faculty – Exploring Our Local History + Celebrating MHS 60th Anniversary

World Book Day and Careers Week is nearly here! As always, we use this as a fun way to promote core literacy and communication skills as well as build links with to life beyond school. This year is the National Literacy Trust’s Year of Reading which makes this even more special. It is also worth remembering that World Book Day is celebrated in over 100 countries.

To support our students in building the skills and knowledge needed for life beyond Meadow, we are teaming up with the Humanities Faculty to focus on exploring our local history and celebrating Meadow High School’s 60th anniversary year. We have a wide range of events planned to ensure that all students have an opportunity to gain knowledge of their local area and build awareness of the world of work including discussing their aspirations for the future. During the week students will

take part in a competition – Find the most interesting fact about your local area [ask parents/ carers to use their knowledge or research information] – Great prizes to be won!
take part in a range of job or history/geography related activities with some very special visitors from the world of work
visit our library to add to our local history VERY big book and pop by at lunchtime to hear staff reading some favourite stories [check out our YouTube channel, Meadow High School Hello, too!]
join in special assemblies and collect the World Book Day book they have chosen
take part in a non-uniform day on Thursday 5^th March – the theme this year is Reading for Pleasure so come dressed as a favourite character from a story or for a job they are interested in.
AND a special event is happening on Friday – weather permitting [so keep your fingers crossed for us!]

We hope that the students all have a fantastic week!

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Sugden              Mrs. Tudor Mrs. Kennedy + Miss Gaafar        Mrs Musk
on behalf of the          on behalf of the          MHS Librarian                                on behalf of the
English & Vocational Faculty Supporting & Delivering Humanities Faculty
Communication Learning
Faculty

Letter to Whole School - Red Nose Day

24 February 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

On Friday 20th March 2026, we will be celebrating Red Nose Day!

Staff and students will be swapping roles that day, your child is invited to come into school wearing a non-uniform (dressed like a smart teacher) on that day and staff will be coming in school uniform! Pupils will be learning about Comic Relief during the week in assemblies and lessons.

We will be hosting a bake sale at breaktime so please send your child in with change on the day.

To take part, we kindly ask for a 50p donation, which can be paid:

In cash on the day handed in to the class team / reception, or
Via Parent Pay

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Mistry via the school office.

Kind Regards,

Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development

Letter to selected Pathway 1 students - Acceptance - Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition

24th February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Following your expressed interest, I am pleased to confirm that your young person has been given a place for a 2-day, 1 night expedition as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. The dates for this are confirmed as Thursday 25th - Friday 26th June 2026.

Please note this is separate from the Centre Parcs Residential occurring in May 2026. This is a Duke of Edinburgh Expedition.

To remind you, the expedition will occur at Rickmansworth Canoe Sports Trust for two days undertaking water sports, including canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding (pupils do not need to be able to swim). Pupils will then ‘camp’ (in the classroom/school field) on the Thursday night. They will also be cooking their own food for dinner on the Thursday evening (if needed food can be supplied from home).

We will be sending out medical forms and a “kit list” in due course.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact jevans@meadowhighschool.org

Many thanks,
Jennie Evans
Class Teacher and PSHCE lead

Letter to Class KS - Educational Visit to Airport Bowl

23 February 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

24th March 2026 – Educational Visit to Airport Bowl – Social Skills Practice

We are excited to inform you that on Tuesday 24th March 2026, the class will be going on an educational visit to Airport Bowl in Harlington. We will be travelling to and from Airport Bowl by school minibus. This trip is designed to support the development of important social skills, including:

● Working together as a team

● Taking turns

● Positively encouraging and supporting their peers in a real-life situation

As part of the experience, pupils will also have the opportunity to order and purchase a snack, helping them to practise communication and money-handling skills in a practical, everyday context.

What pupils will need:

● £10 in a purse/wallet or envelope to cover the cost of a drink and snack - they will bring any change home with them.

(You can view the value menu here: https://www.airport-bowl.com/barcelos-flame-grilled-chicken/#OUR_MENU )

We will be back in school for lunch time, so they will still need to order a lunch from the school or bring in a packed lunch as usual.

Cost of the Trip:

● The estimated cost of the visit is £3, which covers one game of bowling.

● Voluntary contributions towards the cost of the trip would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a fun, practical, and enriching experience for all pupils!

Kind regards,

The KS Class Team

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REPLY-SLIP – KS Class Visit to Airport Bowl

Consent Form

I _____________________________________ give/do not give my consent for

______________________ to attend the trip to Airport Bowl on 24th March 2026

I will/will not pay a voluntary contribution towards the cost of this trip by the parent pay app

I will/will not give my child £10 to purchase a drink and snack

Signed (Parent/Carer): __________________________________________

Letter to Pathway 1 KS4 - Trip to Whipsnade Zoo

Tuesday 16th March 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Trip to Whipsnade Zoo - Tuesday 21st April 2026

We are pleased to inform you that we will be taking the pupils in Key Stage 4 on an educational visit to Whipsnade Zoo.

This trip links directly to our current learning in science, where pupils are exploring different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians. During the visit, pupils will learn about the characteristics of these groups, their habitats, diets and how their needs are met both in the wild and within a zoo environment. The experience will provide valuable opportunities to see animals up close and deepen their understanding of classification, adaptation and conservation.

We will be leaving school straight after registration and returning to school at 2:45pm in time for normal transport home.

Students are required to wear school uniform. Please ensure that your young person has sensible footwear and a coat with them.

Students will need to bring their own healthy packed lunch, if your child is entitled to a free school meal, we can provide lunch, please indicate below with sandwich choice.

In order to cover the cost of transport and entry, we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £13.50 per pupil. While no child will be excluded if a contribution is not made, please be aware that the trip may not be able to go ahead if insufficient contributions are received. If you have any concerns regarding payment, please contact your child Form Tutor.

We hope that your child will be able to take part in this trip, as it is designed to support the learning that takes place in the classroom. Please complete the attached slip and return it as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,
Mrs Majidi

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Reply-Slip: Trip to Whipsnade Zoo on Tuesday 21st April – please return to Mrs Majidi

I am aware that my child…………………………………………………………………………. has a trip to Whipsnade Zoo on the stated date

( ) I have made the £13.50 Voluntary contribution via Parent Pay

( ) I will be providing my child with a healthy packed lunch.

( ) My child is entitled to a free school meal.

Please specify the sandwich filling below

Egg mayonnaise ( ) Tuna mayonnaise ( ) Cheese ( )

Signed (Parent/Carer): ………………………………………………... Date: ……………………

Letter to Pathway 1 - Centreparks Residential Trip Meeting

12th February 2026

Dear Parent/Carer,

Pathway 1 Residential trip to Center Parcs - Parent meeting

I am writing to invite you to a Center Parcs meeting for parents. To allow all parents the opportunity to attend I have decided to hold this meeting virtually on Tuesday 3rd March at 5pm. It will take place on google meets and a calendar invite will be sent to your email address with the link to attend.

This meeting will allow me to provide you with all the information you need for the trip, as well as answer any questions you may have.

If you have any further questions after the meeting that you wish to discuss privately, please do not hesitate to contact me on mparker@meadowhighschool.org or on 01895 443310.

Please fill in the below reply slip including your email address and return to me by Friday 27th February.

Best wishes to you all,

Mr Matthew Parker
Trip leader

Letter to selected students - Taster Driving Sessions

Monday 9th February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are delighted to let you know that on Monday 2nd March 2026 a certified driving school will be partnering with us to offer taster driving lessons to eligible students here at Meadow High School. As this is risk assessed by the company and by us, and is on our property, students do not need to have a driver's license to access this opportunity.

This exciting programme gives students the chance to get behind the wheel of a real vehicle and experience professional driving instruction in a safe, supportive and structured environment. Each taster session will last 15 minutes and will be delivered by a fully qualified driving instructor during the school day.

This is a trial initiative, so places are limited for this first round and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If the programme proves successful, we hope to build on this opportunity in the future as part of our wider Life Skills Curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for students to be introduced to driving and take their first step towards this important life skill.

Parental consent is required before any student can take part. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the reply slip below. Students who have secured a place will be informed by Friday 27th February.

Kind regards,

Mrs J Tudor
Vocational Faculty Leader/Teacher

Letter to Whole School - Mental Health Week

2nd February 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Meadow High School will be recognising Children’s Mental Health Week by taking part in the Shine Bright, Wear Bright non-uniform day on Thursday 12th February 2026.

On this day, pupils are invited to wear their favourite colour or outfit to express how they are feeling. This can be as simple or as creative as they like. Shine Bright, Wear Bright is an opportunity to encourage self expression and celebrate a diverse range of emotions.

Throughout the week, pupils will be learning about mental health during assemblies and PSHCE lessons. This will provide an opportunity for everyone to be open, learn more, and help raise positive awareness within our school community.

If you would like to support this fundraising event, donations can be made directly via the CHUMS Charity website: https://chumscharity.org/sbwb26/

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development

Letter to Whole School - Coffee Morning with Headteacher

2 February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Parent/Carer Coffee Morning with Headteacher

We would like to invite parents and carers to two further coffee mornings, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our Headteacher to hear about feedback from our peer review and updates on our plans for two sites.

We are offering two sessions, which will be hosted in the small dining room:

Wednesday 25th February 2026: 9am – 10am

Wednesday 22nd April 2026: 9am – 10am

Please indicate on the reply-slip what session you would like to attend; please can we ask that no children attend.

Please note that car parking is extremely limited.

We look forward to seeing you.

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REPLY-SLIP: Parent/Carer Coffee Morning with Headteacher – please return to office

Child’s Name: ____________________________________ Class: _____________

I will be attending the following session (please tick):

	Wednesday 25th February 2026: 09.00 – 10.00am
	Wednesday 22nd April 2026: 09.00 – 10.00am

Signed (Parent/Carer): ___________________________________

Letter to Whole School - Ramadan Arrangements

26 January 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

As Ramadan approaches, we would like to share the arrangements we will have in place to support students who are observing the month of fasting.

We are keen to ensure that all students feel respected, supported, and able to engage positively with school life during this important period.

Prayer and Reflection

We will provide staffed rooms for students who wish to pray during the school day. These spaces will be separated by gender, but will be mixed aged.
In addition, there will be staffed rooms available for students who are fasting and would like a quiet place to rest or relax. These spaces will be mixed gender and age.
We will have prayer mats for students to use, these will be shared.
We will also have copies of the Quran provided including simple print for young learners.

Lessons and Wellbeing

Students will be encouraged to attend all lessons as normal. However, we recognise that fasting can be challenging, particularly during physical or practical lessons. Students will be supported to take short breaks where required, and staff will be mindful of their wellbeing throughout the day.

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all families observing Ramadan a peaceful and meaningful month. We are planning to celebrate Eid with parents and carers this year across both pathways, so please keep an eye out for information in due course.

Kind regards,
Michelle Taylor / Anju Mistry
Senior Leaders

Letter to Year 12 and 13 - SEND Careers Fayre

20 January 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Hillingdon Joint SEND Careers Fair

Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Hewens College, Hewens Road, Hayes, UB4 8J

Years 12 and 13 pupils at Meadow have been invited to attend the Hillingdon Joint SEND Careers Fair on Thursday 12th February 2026. This event provides a valuable opportunity for pupils and their parents/carers to explore a wide range of post-Meadow options and to discuss future pathways together.

We strongly encourage parents/carers to accompany their young person to the event so that you can jointly review and discuss the opportunities available.

Please complete and return the form below to confirm whether you will be taking your young person to the Careers Fair on 12 February. Pupils who attend the event will not be required to attend school on that day, and their absence will be authorised.

If you are unable to accompany your young person, the school may be able to transport pupils to the event via public transport. While this will still provide a valuable experience for the pupils, it will not give parents or carers the opportunity to view the options themselves or discuss them directly at the event.

Whether attending with family or as part of the school group, pupils will need to bring a packed lunch. Light refreshments, including tea, coffee, cakes, and biscuits, will be provided at the venue.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to myself Pathway 1 pupils or Aggie Fabisch Pathway 2 pupils.

Yours sincerely,

Faye Bonnar
Assistant Headteacher, Pathway 1 Curriculum

Letter to selected pupils - PW2 Residential Trip to Devon - Parent Meeting

15th January 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Residential Trip to Devon Monday 20th April - Friday 24th April 2026.
Parents Information Meeting: Thursday 10th February 2026

The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with important information regarding the trip. It will also give you the opportunity to ask any questions/raise any concerns that you may have.

The meeting will begin at 4:00pm promptly so please arrive in plenty of time. We will start with a short welcome and presentation, explaining all the arrangements for the day of departure and arrival back at school. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and meet some of the staff who will be attending the trip.

Parents/Carers of children, who have attended this trip before, are welcome and recommended to attend this meeting just in case of any changes from previous trips.

If you need your child to remain at school and not go on transport and be supervised until 4pm please indicate this on the reply slip below.

Kind regards,

Mr Millard
Trip Leader

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REPLY-SLIP: Parent Information Meeting for the Devon Trip - Thursday 10th February 2026
please return to Mr Millard

Name of Child: __________________________________________ Form class: ________

Names of people attending: _____________________________________________________________

[ ] My child will need to be supervised between 3pm and 4pm on the day of the meeting.

[ ] I / we will be attending the meeting on Thursday 10th February at 4:00pm.

[ ] I /we are unable to attend and would appreciate the pack being sent home with my child.

Signed (Parent/Carer): ________________________________________

Letter to selected pupils - Jack Petchey Awards Evening

20th January 2025

Dear Parents/Carers.

The Jack Petchey Achievement Awards Presentation Evening will take place at Cineworld South Ruislip, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

This is a prestigious borough wide event, where all the Award Achievers from the last 12 months, along with their families and members of school staff, are commended for their contributions and efforts for which they received this award. Award winners will be called onto the stage to receive a boxed medallion and have their photo taken with the rest of the achievers from Meadow High School.

Entry to the event is strictly ticket only and you will be asked to provide tickets at the door of the venue. Please indicate below whether you can attend and how many tickets you require (award winner plus max 2 guests).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours sincerely

Maxine Newman
Jack Petchey Co-ordinator

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Reply Slip: Jack Petchey Foundation Presentation Evening – please return to Maxine Newman

Award winner –

[ ] We are unable to attend [ ] Yes, we are able to attend

We require ………… Tickets (max 2 guests to attend plus the Award winner)

Signed (Parent/Carer): ___________________________________

Letter to selected pupils - U16s Middlesex FA Tournament

19th January 2026

Dear Parents / Carers,

U16’s Middlesex FA Tournament

Your child has been chosen to attend the U16’s Football Event on Wednesday 21st January. The event will be taking place between 09:30 – 12:40 so no extra travel arrangements need to be made. Pupils will also be back for lunch on time. On the day your child should come into school in their PE kit with shin pads.

If you have any questions just let me know.

Kind regards,

Mr. Anstee
PE Faculty Lead

Letter to Whole School from the Headteacher

14 January 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back to the new term. I wanted to write you, as I did in the Autumn Term, to share with you our focus for the term ahead. As you are well aware our main priority is to plan and prepare for the opening of our second site at Northwood Road from September 2026. This will involve a major review of our student grouping and our curriculum, including independent learning, as we move towards the site being opened. I will keep you informed of developments as the building evolves.

Away from this significant project we will also be focusing on getting the basics right. It is important that students adopt small habits in school that they can apply to their life away from Meadow High School now and in the future. These basics are summarised in 4 simple statements

Be Present
Be Smart
Be Hard Working
Be Kind

In the Autumn Term we did a lot of work with students and training with staff to unpick what we mean by these statements and how we can support students in achieving them. We have shared them with students in assemblies this week and we will be prioritising them in the weeks ahead. I want to share them with you at the start of this term so you can reinforce them at home.

Being present means arriving in school and to lessons on time, every day. Being smart means adhering to the correct dress code and not being a screen addict. Every so often it is good to look up and engage in the world around us. Working hard and applying yourself is expected in every aspect of school life and being kind is important in order to grow as a community and as an individual.

We will be recognising students who demonstrate they are meeting these four fundamentals through letters from me and Valued Behaviour Notes home. We will also be reinforcing our processes for students who need support in meeting our high expectations. These will always be based on strong positive relationships, but will involve periods of reflection for students and restorative conversations where necessary. We have developed scripts to support staff and students in these processes as well as using corridor passes when students need to be away from their classrooms to reset and regulate.

All of these ideas stem from your feedback in the first term. You shared your views through the survey and the drop-in sessions many of you attended. I hope this letter and our actions demonstrate we will always listen and act upon stakeholder views.

I wish you well for the term ahead.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Cunningham
Headteacher

Letter to Class 6MS - Press Trip

Friday 9^th January 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

To support your child with their learning, we have arranged an educational visit to Press Breakfast Café in Hillingdon on Friday 16^th January, as part of their studies in Personal Development

We will be leaving school at 9.30 and returning to school at 12.00. We will be travelling by minibus, which will be driven by MIDAS (qualified) trained drivers, first aiders will also accompany us.

Each student has chosen their own option they would like to purchase from the Café. The school have a budget of £7 per student to contribute towards their item. Please see your child’s individualized letter for the additional contribution.

We hope that your child will be able to take part in this trip, as it is designed to support the learning that takes places in the lesson and promotes independence in life skills. Please send students in with cash on or before Friday. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Taylor.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Taylor
Assistant Head Teacher

Letter to Whole School - New Report Template

Dear Parent/Carer,

New report template - Spring term

At Meadow High School we are trialling a new report template for the Spring term. Please see the following information below and an example of what the report will look like. The new report will be sent home the week commencing Monday 9th March 2026.

To ensure that our reports are clear and supportive of your child’s learning journey, we have introduced a consistent set of descriptors across key areas. These descriptors are designed to give you a broad picture of how your child is progressing both academically and personally.

Understanding the Report Template

Your child’s report will include teacher judgements in the following areas:

Attendance – How consistently your child is attending school and engaging with the learning environment.
Attitude – Your child’s general approach to learning, including motivation, effort, and perseverance.
Engagement – How your child participates in lessons, contributes to discussions, and focuses on tasks.
Knowledge and Skills – Your child’s understanding of subject content and their ability to apply what they’ve learned.

Each of these areas is assessed using one of four developmental levels:

⭐ Assessment Level Descriptors

Level	What it means
Emerging	Your child is starting to develop in this area and is building the foundations for future progress. With support and encouragement, they are beginning to make positive steps.
Developing	Your child is showing growing confidence and consistency. They are engaging more regularly and starting to apply skills more independently.
Secure	Your child has reached a good level of understanding or behaviour in this area. They are able to work with confidence and consistency across different contexts.
Generalising	Your child is confidently applying their learning in a wide range of situations. They show leadership, initiative, and a strong level of independence in this area.

This system allows us to recognise not only academic achievement, but also the personal qualities and behaviours that contribute to a successful learning experience.

We encourage you to talk through the report with your child, celebrate their progress, and reflect on any areas where further growth can be supported.

You will have the opportunity to discuss this with the subject teacher on Parents Evening on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

Thank you for your continued support in helping every child thrive.

Yours sincerely,

G Millard
EFL Lead

Attachment: New Report Template

Letter to Class 6SR - Class Changes

6th January 2026

Dear Parents/Carers,

I am writing to inform you that your child’s class teacher remains absent at this time. While there is a possibility that they may return to work within the next three weeks, this is currently uncertain. As a result, we need to make some small, temporary adjustments to your child’s timetable to ensure continuity of learning and appropriate support.

During registration time, your child will join the class they were with during the final week of last term. For the remainder of the day, they will follow a slightly adapted timetable, which is attached to this letter for your reference.

We have already spoken with the children to explain the changes and to provide reassurance. Staff will continue to support your child closely throughout this period, with their learning and wellbeing remaining our top priorities.

We appreciate that changes to routine can be unsettling, and we thank you for your understanding and support during this time. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs AJ Fabisch
Assistant Head Teacher - KS5 and post 19 Careers Leader

School Letters Home

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