School Letters Home
Meadow High School
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB8 3QU
Telephone: (01895) 443310
Email: meadow@meadowschool.co.uk
Website: www.meadowhighschool.org
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Rigby
Deputy Headteachers: Miss M Taylor (PW2)
Miss A Willis (PW1)
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SCHOOL LETTERS HOME
Autumn Term 2025
Letter to Whole School from Mr Cunningham
8 September 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
I am excited about being the Headteacher of Meadow High School. It has been an incredibly busy start to the new school year, but I wanted to take time to write to you to tell you a little bit about the things we will be working on together in the short term and over the rest of the year. I also wanted to tell you a little bit about myself and introduce myself to you.
Before joining Meadow High School, I worked at Longdean School, a large mainstream Secondary School in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire for 18 years. Longdean attracted a large number of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with over 100 having an EHCP. The opportunity to work in a school that focuses solely on these students was the main attraction of joining Meadow High School and my first few days here have already confirmed it was the right choice to make. I have managed to get a good feel for the school and I have met and spent time with lots of students and staff. There is a really positive buzz around the school and the staff all work tirelessly for the students who attend. Their hard work has ensured that Meadow High School is a very good place to work and to learn. The students I have spoken to all feel safe, enjoy being in school and work very hard in order to learn and develop important life skills. We are fortunate to have a fantastic learning environment and the new building, opened this term has added to this, as will the new site at Northwood Road, where works will be commencing shortly.
My aim is to make sure that whatever your child is interested in and enjoy, they will have an excellent experience of it at Meadow High School, whether this is in the classroom or outside of it on trips and visits, or through extra-curricular clubs. Over the first few weeks of term, we will all be focusing on ensuring that all students are getting the basics right and are back in the routine of being at school after the summer break. We want students to be on time, look smart, work hard and are kind to all members of our community. To that end, I am requesting the support of all parents and carers in ensuring they get their children to school on time and that they are wearing a uniform in line with our dress code. Can they also remind students that they should not be using mobile devices in school unless they are in the Sixth Form and then only at break and lunch. As a staff we will be making sure lessons start smoothly and that activities are relevant and purposeful.
I will spend a lot of my first half-term listening to what staff, students, parents and Governors say to me about how we can improve Meadow High even further. This feedback will form the basis of our priorities and School Improvement Plan for the year ahead. I will shortly be sending you all a survey to complete to assist in this process and I will arrange some slots for parents to meet me in person to share their thoughts on how we can improve the school further.
Apart from my job at Meadow High School I have lots of other interests. I have been married to my wife Alex for 25 years and I have two sons, Tom and Matthew. I really enjoy watching rugby, and I am a supporter of Wasps, having played for them when I was younger. I also coach a junior rugby team, enjoy reading and going to the theatre and concerts. I am a fan of espionage stories and biographies. I also enjoy history books and books on leadership.
I hope this letter gives you a brief introduction to me and my aims for the school in the future. Young people only have a total of 2660 days in formal education and by the time they reach Meadow High School 50% of these have gone. It is vital that we maximise the days they have left in order for all the students to leave with the knowledge, skills and character to contribute and influence the communities they will be part of when they leave. You have my word that I will always place students at the centre of the decisions I make at Meadow High School and that all the staff will work tirelessly on their behalf.
I look forward to working in partnership with you over the days, weeks and months ahead.
Yours sincerely
Mr Cunningham
Headteacher
Letter to Whole School - Jeans for Genes
Celebrating 30 Years
Dear Parents / Carers,
Meadow High School will be taking part in Jeans for Genes day 2025 on Monday 22nd September to celebrate 30 years of Jeans for Genes Foundation.
1 in 25 children in the UK are living with a genetic condition, therefore we will be fundraising by hosting a Non-Uniform Day and encouraging everyone to dress top to toe in their best denim!
If you would like to support this fundraising event, you can donate directly via the Jeans for Genes website.
https://www.jeansforgenes.org/pay-in-your-money
Thank you for your support
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development
Letter to Pathway 1 - KS3 and KS4 - Out in the Community
15th September 2025
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of the Pathway 1 curriculum, pupils participate in a lesson titled "Out in the Community." The aim of these sessions is to help pupils develop the skills necessary for travelling safely, engaging with local facilities, and applying their classroom learning to real-life situations.
To facilitate these valuable learning experiences, we kindly request a voluntary contribution each term to support a class fund. This fund will be used to cover the costs associated with the trips and facilitate the purchasing of a small item or refreshment. Outings may include visits to local parks, cafés, libraries, garden centres, leisure facilities, and more.
Contribution options of £5, £10, or £15 are available via ParentPay. This request will be made each term to ensure the continuation of these enriching opportunities.
Any surplus funds remaining at the end of the academic year will be used to support a larger class trip.
We greatly appreciate your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Faye Bonnar
Assistant Head Teacher Pathway 1
Letter to selected students - dance kit
11th September 2025
Dear Parents/Carers,
Dance Lessons
Your child is taking Dance this term as part of the Performing Arts carousal. It will be every Wednesday.
For this lesson, they will require a dance kit they will need to bring each week to take part.
We would suggest suitable clothing would be their PE kit or similar such as:
- Jogging bottoms or leggings
- T-shirt (plain)
- Trainers
- Water bottle
Students will have time to change in and out of their kit within lessons.
Thank you for your support,
Yours sincerely,
Miss Kalia
Dance Lead
Letter to Pathway 1 - Sixth Form - Swimming Lessons
9th September 2025
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of Duke of Edinburgh lessons, some pupils in Pathway 1 6th Form will be having swimming lessons starting on 12th September 2025.
Pupils will travel via minibus to Chalfont Leisure Centre and be taught by a qualified swim instructor. Members of Meadow staff will also support in the water. Swimming will occur each Friday. Pupils will require suitable swim wear, a towel and any other personal preferences when swimming such as googles. I also suggest sending in an extra snack and drink as swimming can make you hungry.
Yours sincerely,
Faye Bonnar
Assistant Head Teacher Pathway 1
Letter to Class 7NK - Swimming
10th September 2025
Re: Swimming Lessons for year 7 students
Dear Parents / Carers,
Starting on Tuesday 16th September 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 Autumn term (Christmas holidays).
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 Class 8CS - Swimming
10th September 2025
Re: Swimming Lessons for year 8 students.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Starting on Thursday the 18th September 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 October half term. They will then have another block of swimming in the Spring 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 Class 9GM - Swimming
10th September 2025
Re: Swimming Lessons for year 9 students.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Starting on Tuesday the 16th September, your child will be having their swimming lessons on a Tuesday period 4 and 5, instead of PE so will not need their PE kit but will need their swimming kit. These lessons are conducted off site and students will be taken there via school mini bus. Swimming lessons will run every Tuesday. Their last lesson will be on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
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,
Miss C Sojka
(Swim Teacher)