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Issue 15 - Friday 20 December 2024
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Reminder
Friday 20 December 2024 is the last day of term.
School finishes at 2pm
Back to school on Monday 6 January 2025 at 9am.
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Dear Families
On behalf of the staff and governors, may I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We know that holidays can both be happy and stressful times so I have included some support information below should you need it.
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If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of immediate harm, you should contact the Police on 999
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If you are concerned about a child you should share your concern with our local Children’s Social Care Service by calling Hillingdon Children's Services/Stronger Families Hub on 01895 556006 or email StrongerFamiliesHub@hillingdon.gov.uk
You can also contact the NSPCC for advice on 0808 800 5000 or email help@NSPCC.org.uk
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If you need an immediate response or if you are concerned for a child’s immediate safety or welfare please contact the Police.
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We look forward to seeing the pupils again on Monday 6th January.
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Kind regards
Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher
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Extended Learning: Engaging with a range of stories provides lots of learning opportunities. Please remember that we have our own YouTube channel where you’ll find a wide of stories to enjoy. Listening to stories can help boost reading and language skills;
- spark your imagination and stimulate curiosity
- help your brain, social skills and communication skills develop
- help learn new words as you read. Subconsciously, you will absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively
- help with develop understanding of how to read, modelling pacing, proper intonation (using voice for expression) and correct pronunciation whilst immersing children in stories
- help develop comprehension skills – a crucial part of reading
- help inspire a love of books and reading – a life-long learning tool
We will be posting two new stories on Wednesday 1st January. The stories this month are:
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On My Papa’s Shoulders
by Niki Daly
read by Miss Gafaar.
Whether it's jumping in puddles in the rain, greeting the neighbourhood cat on the quiet back streets, or holding hands with Mama while rushing to make the bell, walking to school with family is the best. But nothing is better than walking to school with Papa.
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A Children’s Imagination
written & read by Jordan Lyall
Not only is Jordan an important member of our Site Team but he is an author too! If you enjoy the story, come and find the book in our library!
Eight-year-old Jake’s rainy afternoon becomes anything but ordinary as his imagination transforms the mundane view from his window into a world of knights, battles, and hidden treasures.
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Mrs. Sugden
Lead Practitioner/English & Communication Faculty Leader
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Miss Gaafar
Librarian and Supporting
& Delivering Learning
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Oracy Workshop Talk About the Future [Year 11s]
Talk The Talk work with the Jack Petchey Foundation. Their mission is to help students develop confident and fluent skills expressing their ideas and talking to others in a range of different situations. Our trainer, Ashley, worked with our Year 11s to reflect on identifying skills they have gained, practising how to present themselves and talk about those in an interview.
Our students were absolutely amazing and we were so proud of the way they moved outside their comfort zone to try this new experience. Watching their self-belief and confidence grow was just wonderful. Ashley really enjoyed his visit and is hoping to be back in the New Year to work with our 6th Formers.
Mrs. Sugden
Lead Practitioner/English & Communication Faculty Leader
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The Meadow Magazine
– Our New School Magazine!
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One of the Friday afternoon enrichment options this term was ‘school publication’. Chloe, Aryan and Luqman (Year 9) and Colby and Raymond (Year 10) quickly became an amazing team, working hard to research, interview and write articles they thought students at school would enjoy.
We hope that you have fun downloading our first ever issue of the magazine. We would appreciate your feedback and ideas. You can contact us at SchoolMagazine@meadowhighschool.org. The next issue will be in the Spring term.
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The Meadow Magazine is available to download here
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Thank you to Mr Anstee & Mrs Fabisch for their time, Mrs Norris for help with sharing our magazine and Faith Sugden for formatting the magazine and designing the front cover. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Mrs. Sugden
Lead Practitioner/English & Communication Faculty Leader
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Grand Finale
Meadow's Got Talent
Last Friday we had the Grand Finale of Meadow's Got Talent.
The 6th form committee had been running auditions for 2 weeks and had chosen the 12 lucky finalists:
Elissa 10MK
Kaitlyn 7CS
Daniel 8SR
Yridan GAP2
Josie GAP2
Amiya,Naja,Kofi & Alicia PW1
Grease RS
Louie KS
Lilly KS
Alfie 6KB
Harry 6KB & Kaytlin (6AM)
Luke 6AM
Students and staff purchased tickets to watch the live event and some classes donated money to view the Final via a live stream link.
We were lucky to have a guest performance from Royal Pain.
All the finalists were amazing, but unfortunately, only one act could win.
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Our winner was Alfie (6KB),
Second place act were Class RS
Third place act were Harry (6KB) & Kaytlin (6AM)
The winner received the Meadows Got Talent Trophy, 100 House points and a sweet treat.
2nd & 3rd place acts also received 100 House points and a sweet treat.
All other finalists received 50 house points and a sweet treat.
Thank you all for taking part and supporting us.
We have raised over £160 for Young Minds.
Well done everyone !
Ms Carter and the
Meadows Got Talent Team
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More photos are on the school website here.
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The Staff at Meadow High School would like to share a video with you:
https://youtu.be/ebdb6yAN2Rc
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Christmas Fayre
Today, the Team Leaders, Inclusion Team, Friends Of Meadow, Food Tech, Vocational Pathway Team and a Teaching assistant team organised and led a Mini Christmas Fair to raise funds for Friends Of Meadow & Young Minds.
All staff and students enjoyed the festive activities, meeting Santa, receiving a gift and raising over £150 for the charities.
More photos on the website here.
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Christmas Grotto Door Competition
The Art Department ran a competition for classes to design a themed door. There were prizes for Upper and Lower School, and Pathway 1. Here are just a few of the doors - and more can be seen on the school website gallery here.
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Booster Cushion Theatre visit to perform A Christmas Carol [Year 7s]
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This half term, our Year 7s have been studying the classic story about the original grouchy Grinch – Ebenezer Scrooge. Last week Philip, from Booster Cushion Theatre, came to perform Charles Dickens’ seasonal story with the help of our fabulous students.
Philip’s visits are a regular part of our curriculum, and he enjoys his visits as much as we do!
Mrs. Sugden
Lead Practitioner/English & Communication Faculty Leader
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Christmas Afternoon
Thursday 12 December
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Polybat Tournament
Friday 13 December
Meadow High School hosted a Polybat tournament for local KS3 schools. The aim of this tournament is to provide students with sporting opportunities whilst focusing on a fun and supportive environment, promoting key sporting values.
Thank you to Pield Heath, Moorcroft, Hillingdon Manor and Oak Wood school for attending.
Mr Anstee
PE Faculty Leader
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
AUTUMN TERM 2024
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Friday 20 December 2024
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Last day of Autumn Term
School closes at 2pm
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21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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SPRING TERM 2025
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Monday 6 January 2025
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Back to School - 9am start
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School Lunches
Monday 6 January 2025 - Friday 10 January 2025
NEW MENU - WEEK 1
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Here is a printable copy of the menu above: PDF January 2025 Winter Menu
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The NSPCC Helpline is here to help with safeguarding situations over the festive period. Whether you need advice, support or reassurance, our child protection specialists are here to help.
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A full list of
Designated Safeguarding Leads
at Meadow High School
can be found on the website here
More information about Safeguarding can be found on our website here:
Our School / Safeguarding.
Information is also on the website about what to do if you are worried about a child Out of Hours Safeguarding Contact Information / Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
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Keeping Pupils Safe Online
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News & Events in the Community
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Full leaflet and QR code here
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#DoSomethingThisHoliday (Winter 2024/25)*
The Hillingdon Youth Offer’s Targeted Team is offering a fun-filled winter programme during the Christmas school holiday for the enjoyment and growth of children and young people in Hillingdon. Across the action-packed days, expect activities ranging from creative arts, STEM, sports to cooking aimed at fostering fun, creativity, teamwork skills and improved well-being. It is a fantastic opportunity for our young residents to learn new skills, make friends, and create lasting memories.
School years 7+
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Monday 23rd December 2024, 10am-3pm at Ruislip Young People’s Centre, Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SX
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Friday 27th December 2024, 10am-3pm at Ruislip Young People’s Centre, Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SX
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Monday 30th December 2024, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 4ES
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Friday 3rd January 2025, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 4ES
Lunch will be provided.
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Seasons Greetings from the Hillingdon Youth Offer, Universal team!
We have lots of drop-in sessions and great activities available in the area over the next month. The details for sessions running on the week of the 23rd of December are below along with the #dosomethingthisholiday offer from our Targeted Team.
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Monday 23rd December
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16:00-18:30
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Ruislip Young Peoples Centre
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Youth Club for SY 7+
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Monday 23rd December
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18:15-20:45
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Uxbridge Family Hub
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Youth Club SY 7+
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Monday 23rd December
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15:00 – 18:00
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Northwood and Ruislip High Street
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Detached Youth Work in Northwood (Joel Street, Ruislip High Street) for SY 7-13
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Tuesday 24th December
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16:45 – 19:15
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Hayes Family Hub
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Girls Youth Club SY 10+
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Tuesday 24th December
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16:00-19:00
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YMCA Hayes & Detached in Hayes Town Centre
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SY 7 – 9 Youth Club Drop
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Tuesday 24th December
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15:30 – 18:00
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Harlington Young Peoples Centre
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DofE Open Award Drop-in
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Friday 27th December
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15:00 -18:0
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Uxbridge
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Detached Youth Work in Uxbridge High Street for SY 7-13
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Friday 27th December
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16:00 - 18:30
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Ruislip Young Peoples Centre
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Youth Club for SY 4,5,6
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Friday 27th December
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19:00- 21:30
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Ruislip Young Peoples Centre
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Youth Club for SY 7+
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Friday 27th December
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15:00 – 17:30
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Harlington Young Peoples Centre
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Youth Club for SY 4-6
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Friday 27th December
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18:15-20:45
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Harlington Young Peoples Centre
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Youth Club for SY 10+
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Come along and enjoy the season with us.
The week of the 30.12.24 - 3.1.25 is our training week at Universal and no session will be running.
Our colleagues in the Hillingdon Youth Offer Targeted Team are running their offer over the Christmas period.
The Targeted Team offer workshops and interventions for children and young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 24 for those with special educational needs and disabilities) who live, learn or earn in Hillingdon and may benefit from additional targeted support. Our programmes are designed to reduce identified risk factors and have a diversionary and preventative impact.
Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes to sign up for any targeted programmes and for more information.
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All Meadow High School job vacancies are advertised on the Crinklerecruitment.com website.
Applications must be made via the crinklerecruitment.com website.
Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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Headteacher
Job reference: CJ4885
Advert Posted On: 13/12/2024
Post Start Date: September 2025
Closing date: 12/01/2025
Closing time: 11:59 PM
If you are a dynamic, committed and inspirational leader who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people then we would like to hear from you.
Salary information: L37 - L43, £124,477 - £142,178 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Hillingdon, West London
School group: Group 8
Start date: September 2025
For more information and to apply click here
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Food Technology Teaching Assistant
Job reference: CJ4882
Advert Posted On: 12/12/2024
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 06/01/2025
Closing time: 11:59 AM
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 am - 4.30 pm
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week (which will require flexibility at certain times of the year), Term time only (39 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 4, £22,858 - £23,859 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £1,161 per annum
Start date: ASAP
For more information and to apply click here
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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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