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Issue 20 - Friday 6 February 2026
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Dear Parents and Carers
An amazing couple of weeks at Meadow High School. On 26th & 27th January we had our Peer Review. Over the two days, we invited colleagues from other local schools to observe our practice and immerse themselves in what we do. There were lots of positives noted by the review team. Those listed below are some of the examples but by no means are they all:
- Students feel safe in school and know who to talk to if they ever feel unsafe.
- Relationships between staff and students and the students themselves.
- Staff have a strong knowledge of their students.
- Therapy is used well in lessons.
- Students are well-prepared for their next steps beyond school.
We will be discussing all of these points in school and acting upon them as we move forward towards two sites from September 2026.
Maths Week
This week we have been enjoying Maths Week. Every class has prepared a stool to showcase their Maths skills and students have taken time to look at these and also to Belvedere Maths across the curriculum. This week is crucial to highlight how Maths and numeracy encompasses every aspect of our lives.
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The Enterprise Team have also been busy this week. They held their Valentines Sale to raise funds for their company. The event was well attended and lots of romantic products were sold to students and staff
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I would also like to give parents advance notice of my next Coffee with the Headteacher morning. This will be at 9am on 25th February held at Meadow High School. In this session I will update you on what we have done since the coffee mornings in the Autumn Term, update you on our new build, feedback on the Peer review and listen to your comments about your children’s experiences. Parents from either pathway and any year are welcome.
On Monday of this week we said farewell to Keri Walsh who leaves us to emigrate to Australia. I would like to thank her for all her work and wish her every success for the future. Her safeguarding and Welfare Role will be taken on by my Senior Team and the changes have been highlighted on our school website.
Finally, for this week, please can I remind all parents to collect their children promptly from school and, if they are running late, to contact us so we are aware and can adjust our plans accordingly.
Best regards
Mr G Cunningham
Headteacher
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Term Dates for Next School Year
Please find below the Term Dates for Next School Year (2026 - 2027).
Please note there was an error in the Term Dates sent out last week. The corrected version is below:
Term Dates: 2026 - 2027 (Next School Year)
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Thank you !
A big thank you to our friends at the Baitul Aman Mosque for the beautiful prayer mats that they have gifted to the school in preperation for Eid.
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Enterprise Team Valentines Day Sale
After weeks of hard work, planning and preparation, the team raised an amazing £127.92. A hugh thank you to everyone who supported the sale and came along to buy some of their goodies - it was much appreciated.
Miss C Perry
Job Coach
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Meadow High School Hello Youtube Channel
– New story to enjoy !
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Stick Man
by Julia Donaldson
read by Mrs. Daniels
This is one of our favourite stories here in school – we have been told that we needed to add it to our YouTube channel! “Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three." But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?
Click here to view
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Next Week
Monday 9 - Thursday 12 February
Is Children's Mental Health Week
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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
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
Autumn Term 2025
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Monday 9 February
- Thursday 12 February 2026
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"Wear It Bright"
- Children's Mental Health Week
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Thursday 12 February 2026
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"Wear It Bright" Non-Uniform Day
Letter home here
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Friday 13 February 2026
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Training Day
School is CLOSED to pupils
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Monday 16 February -
Friday 20 February 2026
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HALF TERM
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Wednesday 25 February 2026
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Parent / Carer Coffee Morning
9am - 10am
Headteacher meet
More information to follow
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Monday 2 March
- Friday 9 March 2026
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Careers Week / World Book Day Week / Humanities Week.
More information to follow
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Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Parents' Evening
3.30pm - 7pm
More information to follow
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Friday 20 March 2026
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Red Nose / Comic Relief Day
More information to follow
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Friday 27 March 2026
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Last day of Term - school finishes at 1pm
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Monday 30 March -
Friday 10 April 2026
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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Monday 13 April 2026
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Training Day
School is CLOSED to pupils
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
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Back to school - 9am start
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School Lunches
Monday 9 February - Thursday 13 February 2026
Week 3
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There are additional options every day as follows:
- Pasta King
- Jacket Potato with various fillings
- "Meal Deal" - sandwich (various fillings), fruit and water.
The menu and options are also on the school website here
Download and print a copy of the menu here
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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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News & Events In The Community
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Ofsted
Ofsted have created a YouTube video explaining new grades and report cards to parents. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbl0FvY976g to find out exactly what Ofsted's new grades mean, including how they report on safeguarding.
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Hillingdon Youth Offer
The following links provide information about activities available to children and young people this coming half-term and all year round in Hillingdon.
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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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Payroll Officer
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 01/03/2026
Closing time: 23:59
Job Reference: CJ5510
Advert Posted On: 02/02/2026
Payroll Officer
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Across both Meadow High School sites; Royal Lane (Hillingdon) & Northwood Road (Harefield Village).
Salary information: Scale 4, £15,263 - £15,929 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £775 per annum
Work pattern: 20 hours per week, Term time + 5 training days + 2 weeks to be worked during the school holidays (41 weeks). This will be discussed further with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
Start date: ASAP
For more information and to apply click here
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IT Technician
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 02/03/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5504
Advert Posted On: 03/02/2026
IT Technician
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year around (52 weeks)
Location: Across both Meadow High School sites; Royal Lane (Hillingdon) & Northwood Road (Harefield Village).
Salary information: Scale 4, £30,288 - £31,611 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £1,539 per annum
Start date: ASAP
For more information and to apply click here
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School Business Manager
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 22/02/2026
Closing time: 23:59
Job Reference: CJ5500
Advert Posted On: 28/01/2026
School Business Manager
Salary information: POC, £53,172 - £57,402 per annum (depending on experience)
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year round (52 weeks)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Start date: ASAP
For full information and to apply please 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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