English Year 11 – Having Halloween Fun!

This term our Year 11s have been building skills and knowledge to complete their first examination unit, Hobbies.  To support with this work we have been talking about our favourite hobbies and how they help us as well as exploring new hobbies we could try.

All the groups will be having a go at different hobbies, one Year 11 group decided to have some autumnal fun and learn how to carve pumpkins.  Our aim is to then use this learning to write instructions using organisational features, offering clear instructions and helpful advice. This meant they had to think independently but share ideas with the group as they worked, focusing on the equipment needed and the best steps to success.

As you can see, it turns out we have some very talented pumpkin carvers!

Mrs Sugden & the Year 11 Pumpkin Carver Crew

Dear Parents / Carers

Due to many pupil requests, we are offering an optional dress up day this year to celebrate Halloween on Thursday 23 October!  Students can come into school wearing a costume to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.  As per our school uniform, no hoodies will be allowed.

Additionally, we will be hosting a Halloween disco for students to enjoy at lunchtime.

To ensure that this day is fun, inclusive and appropriate for everyone, we kindly ask that all costumes follow these guidelines:

• School appropriate - suitable for a learning environment. Students should be able to move easily and participate in normal school activities.
• Non violent - no imitation weapons, excessive blood or gore.  Masks should be able to be removed in class.
• Inclusive and respectful - no costumes that stereotype or mock any culture, religioun or group of people.
• Modest in design - costumes should not be overly  revealing.  We ask that students avoid attire that is too short, low-cut, or otherwise inappropriate for a school setting.

Please note:  Any student wearing a costume that does not meet these guidelines may be asked to change into school uniform for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun, safe and respectful for all students.  We can't wait to see everyone's costumes !

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's Form Tutor in the first instance.

Some Pathway 1 Sixth Formers, as part of Duke of Edinburgh lessons, have been growing/tending to fruit and vegetables on the allotment. The latest produce are two giant pumpkins just in time for Halloween.

Miss Bonnar
Asisstant Head, Pathway 1

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Hilllingdon Parent Carers Forum

Hillingdon Parent Carers Forum is a voluntary group, funded by the Department for Education, that works alongside the Local Authority, NHS, and other groups to help shape services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hillingdon. Each local authority has its own parent carer forum, and we are committed to ensuring the voices of parents and carers are heard and considered in decision-making.

Nicola Barton, Chair of Hillingdon Parent Carers Forum (HPCF), would like to take the opportunity to introduce the forum and extend an invitation to parents at Meadow High School. 

The forum regularly gathers feedback from parents and carers on various issues and provides a valuable service by signposting families to appropriate resources and support. The best way they achieve this is by engaging with as many parent carers as possible, so they can understand the challenges families face, celebrate successes, and learn from what works well in the community.

Hillingdon PCF hosts an annual, free event for SEND families in the area. This year’s event is taking place this coming Saturday, and they would love for as many families as possible to attend.