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Issue 27 - Friday 4 April 2025
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Message from the Governors
Dear Families
I think you all know that, after a distinguished career at Meadow, Mrs Rigby has decided to retire at the end of the summer term. Mrs Rigby will be missed by everyone, but she has a new adventure planned that includes travelling to destinations around the world.
I am pleased to tell you we have appointed a new Headteacher. Mr Graham Cunningham will join the school in September '25. Governors began the search for a new Headteacher just before Christmas '24. We had a number of candidates apply and shortlisted four to take part in interview and assessment days at the beginning of March.
Mr Cunningham has been headteacher at Longdean school in Hertfordshire for 12 years and governors believe he has the skills and experience our school needs for the next stage in its development.
Kind regards
Richard Burton
Chair of Governors
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Dear Families,
May I wish all of you who observed Ramadan a very blessed Eid Mubarak.
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I hope you were able to be with your loved ones.
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Ofsted Report
I am delighted to be able to share with you our Ofsted report from our inspection on the 25th and 26th of February.
Here are some highlights and next steps below:
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. (This judgment is either effective or ineffective).
- The quality of education is good.
- Behaviour and attitudes are good.
- Pupils' personal development is outstanding.
- The leadership and management of the school is good.
- The 6th form provision (pupils in years 12,13 and 14) is outstanding.
- The school and Governing Body want the best for each pupil.
- Absence rates this year have reduced significantly. Thank you families, this was a joint effort! We are aiming to be consistently above 90% average attendance next academic year and with your support we can achieve this.
- Pupils are happy and enjoy learning ............. and feel safe.
- The school has high aspirations.........for social and academic outcomes.
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Students leave the school exceptionally well-prepared to take up their places as successful and upstanding citizens in modern Britain.
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Students leave school exceptionally well-prepared for adulthood.
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Pupils gain confidence and become increasingly fluent readers.
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Teaching and therapies are well-tailored to meet individual (pupil) needs.
We are very pleased to have the developments we have put in place to continuously improve the provision for our pupils acknowledged in such a positive way.
Next Steps
As you are aware, a new Headteacher, Mr Cunningham, will be taking over the leadership of the school in September. Mr Cunningham is a highly experienced leader and has already started speaking with me regarding the next steps for Meadow following this successful Ofsted inspection. He will be reviewing the school's development plans and addressing any aspects that need to improve or develop further.
Easter
On behalf of all the staff and governors, we wish you all a very Happy Easter and
I look forward to seeing all our pupils on Tuesday 22nd April.
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Term Dates - Change for Next School Year
Please note, there has been a change of date in the training days for next school year. Here is the new set of Term Dates 2025-26
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Jack Petchey
Outstanding Achiever Award
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The KS5 students handed in their nominations for our March Jack Petchey Award. The 6th form Committee then met last Friday to vote for the winner.
Our Winner for March 2025 is Rafia : for always being a kind and caring friend. Rafia has recently supported multiple students during difficult times without being asked, showing just how caring she is.
Thank you Rafia.
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Devon Trip 2025!
Last week 33 pupils and staff attended the annual residential trip to The Calvert Trust in Exmoor. The trip is the first time many of the pupils have stayed away from home for a prolonged period of time. The chance to make new friends, communicate and socialise with each other and, importantly, for some, a good week of electronic devices and enjoy the great outdoors!
During the week, pupils participated in many different activities, which included canoeing, abseiling, horse riding, archery, crate stacking and biking! These activities provided pupils with the chance to face and conquer different fears and all pupils made their own personal and memorable achievements on the trip.
The staff at the centre and other families who were attending their own trip on the site commented on how amazing the pupils were quoting 'Your pupils have been amazing, they have been so polite and considerate to me and my family, it has been a joy to see them enjoying themselves!' Which is amazing praise and all pupils should be extremely proud of themselves.
Information and letters will soon be coming out for the Devon 2026 trip!
G Millard (Trip Leader)
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Oracy Workshop Talk About the Future
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.
In this session, our trainer, Ashley, worked with our Year 13 and 14 students. They were encouraged to reflect on skills they have gained,
- What skills do I have?
- When did I learn these skills?
- Where do I use these skills day to day?
- Where could I make sure of these skills in the future [linked to their ambitions for the future]
- Why are these skills important?
Before finally
- practising communicating this effectively in an interview-style situation.
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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 amazing. Ashley thoroughly enjoyed his visit and is hoping to return soon.
Mrs. Sugden Mrs. Tudor
Lead Practitioner Vocational Faculty Leader
English & Communication Faculty Leader]
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Easter Boomerang Club Meet Up
This week some of our ex-students visited us and enjoyed some Easter treats for our Easter Boomerang meet-up.
It was great to see everyone and hear how they are all getting on. Some ex-students shared how they are enjoying their college courses and gaining distinctions for their work.
Some students enjoy meeting up with friends, going to the theatre , the zoo and accessing the community independently.
It was to catch up with you all, until next time, Take Care.
Ms Carter
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Meadow High School Hello Youtube Channel
– Lots of Stories to enjoy!
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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 posted two new stories on Tuesday 1st April. The stories this month are:
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Stuntboy In-Between Time by Jason Reynolds
read by Miss Gaafar
Stuntboy is BACK... running with his friends into the EMPTY apartment they've found. Could this be the perfect home base from where three superheroes can save the iguanas, trick the bullies, and not have to deal with the FRETS? A fun, fast-paced story!
Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/aDX9q13-q5w
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Speak Up!
by Nathan Bryon
read by Miss Gafaar.
Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day?
Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/Ndn98vCdNzs
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
SPRING TERM 2025
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Friday 4 April 2025
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Last day of term
School finishes at 2pm
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5 April 2025 - 21 April 2025
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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Monday 21 April 2025
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BANK HOLIDAY - school is CLOSED
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Tuesday 22 April 2025
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Back to school - 9am start
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School Lunches
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 25 April 2025
WEEK 1
** NEW SPRING / SUMMER MENU **
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Here is a printable copy of the menu above: PDF 04/25 Spring/Summer Menu
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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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News from London Borough of Hillingdon
Hillingdon Celebrates 60 Years
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Hillingdon becoming a London borough. The council has organised a series of family-friendly activities across our heritage sites and libraries so everyone can celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Find out more here.
Uxbridge Library Relocation
The Council's new enhanced Uxbridge Library is just three weeks away. Ahead of its relocation, the High Street branch will close on 31 March before the new library opens just up the road on 11 April. Click here to find out more.
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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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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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