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Issue 35 - Friday 23 June 2023
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Dear Families
I hope your child has told you about some of the activities and workshops they have taken part in during our Diversity Week.
Ms Kepinska with Ms Gaafar, Mrs Mitchell and our Skittles group put together a range of activities to celebrate our diverse community here at Meadow. Food tasting, dance, music, national / cultural dress, parades and more brought us together to learn and celebrate all we have in common and how our differences bring interest and richness to our community.
Thank you to everyone for participating.
Summer reading challenge
We were delighted to welcome Bernie McAteer from the Hillingdon Library Service to assembly this week to tell us about the Summer Reading Challenge.
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This is free and a great way to encourage reading and keep your child occupied over the summer.
If they don't have a library card you can register online or go to your local library.
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If you have a Hillingdon First card you can register with this and some official ID like a passport or driving licence and proof of your current address such as a recent household bill.
If you don't have a Hillingdon First card you can still join with your ID and proof of address, and you will be issued with a library card.
Thank you to family members who came to school to help us put out books in our newly refurbished library. The library is AMAZING, and we consider it the heart of our school. Not only will the new set-up make the books more accessible and engaging for pupils, we hope that the flexible space will also encourage pupils to use the library socially, to relax and to pursue their hobbies and interests.
If you haven't done a school tour yet, why not book onto one, so you can see this fabulous space!
Very best wishes to you all for a glorious weekend.
Mrs J Rigby
Headteacher
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Inclusion & Diversity Week
This week has been an exciting week at Meadow with lots of fun and enriching activities in school all based around the theme Inclusion and Diversity.
Pupils have been participating in Carnival Dance, Djembe Drumming, Yoga and Samba Drumming with instructors from India, Kenya, Brasil and London!
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They have been learning about Rights Respecting Schools and putting together Arts and Crafts activities based on a broad variety of themes linked to Inclusion and Diversity, in preparation for their class activity stall for Fridays Diversity Day.
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They have been making and preparing items on very varied subject matter such as: Sri Lankan Piñatas, creating Afghan inspired Kites, learning to decorate biscuits with flags and learning about Henna hand designs.
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We look forward to fun filled stalls on Friday and the Skittles main event the Diversity Parade, their distinguished guests and police horses.xample Content
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We look forward to seeing you there and some fabulous photos of all the pupils dressed up in clothing of their culture or multicoloured outfits to celebrate tomorrow.
Miss Kepinska
Faculty Lead - Arts
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Skittles Club - Cake Sale
Our students in Skittles Club did an absolutely fantastic job decorating and selling cupcakes to raise funds for their chosen charity @DiversityRM !
Thank you so much Mrs Shukla for all your help!
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Class 7NC & Class JR take part in Yoga lessons as part of Inclusion & Diversity Week
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Year 11 Coffee Morning
(A chance for parents to meet the staff and see
what is available for pupils in the sixth form)
Date: 12 July 2023
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Sixth Form Hall
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Meadow
SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR SEPTEMBER
Can be ordered online from:
IMPORTANT - PLEASE ORDER BEFORE 31 JULY 2023 TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
This applies to schools returning in September.
Please order school uniform before 31 July to avoid disappointment and ensure you get the items you need before September. Priority is given to orders placed before 31 July over all current stock.
You can find the Meadow High School page on the MAPAC website here.
You can find out about Meadow High School Uniform, policy etc on the school website here: www.meadowhighschool.org/PARENTS/SCHOOL UNIFORM
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Summer Holiday Club
31st July – 4th August 2023
7th August – 11th August 2023,
14th August – 18th August 2023
Open now on ParentPay.
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Friends of Meadow
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Monday 26th June 2023 at 09.50am, at school.
The PTA plays a vital part in the school community and all parents/carers are invited to support the AGM. This is your chance to hear how the funds you have helped to raise have been used for the benefit of the pupils at our school. The Treasurer will give a financial report and we will be electing officers for our 2023/24 Committee.
We look forward to welcoming any new faces to the committee who can help us with the ongoing success of this committee. It is also an opportunity for you to find out about what goes on behind the scenes to organise and raise money to support the school and chat about ideas for the upcoming year.
Please let reception know if you are planning on coming, so we have an idea of numbers 01895 443310. Thank you.
John Goodbody
Secretary
Friends of Meadow
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NEW SCHOOL TOURS (ROYAL LANE SITE)
Past pupils, families and staff are invited to book onto one of our school tours on the following dates:
Friday 30th June 2023
Friday 14th July 2023
Gather from 12.00pm, tour starts promptly at 12.15pm.
If you would like to come to one of the tours you must book your place(s) prior to attending, as there is a limit on numbers. Please call School Reception to check availability and book (01895 443310).
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Class 13AP’s Thorpe Park Trip
(15/06/2023)
Class 13AP attended Thorpe Park this week and participated in various activities across the park, such as rides and even going into the arcade. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip (and got absolutely soaked on the Tidal Wave!)
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London Youth Games
On Wednesday 14th June, Year 7 - 9 boys represented Hillingdon at the London Youth Games In Hackney. After a long journey there, they played brilliantly as a team against some very tough opposition. The boys never gave up and all said they had enjoyed themselves. Well done and a big thank you to Martha for her support.
Mrs V Lazarevic
Teacher
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Classes 11RE. 11MC and 10CL Trip To
The Natural History Museum
On Friday, the 16th of June, the students in 11RE, 11MC and 10CL went to The Natural History Museum. This trip has provided pupils with the opportunity to explore topics we have been studying during our Science lessons, i.e. extinction and endangered species.
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Class 9LD Trip To Dr Chocs
On Wednesday, 9LD went to Dr Chocs in Windsor as part of their studies in Geography. They had previously learnt about rainforests and the farming of Cocoa beans.
The class listened to an educational talk about the process of producing chocolate and were able to taste the samples throughout its different stages of manufacture. Everybody made three chocolate bars for themselves where they could add the toppings of their choice. The students agreed it was a great trip out and all want to go back to make more chocolates!
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This Week on
Meadow Twitter
https://twitter.com/MeadowHighSch
Hannover Trip
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Calendar / Letters Home / Lunches
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Monday 26 June 2023
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Friends of Meadow Annual General Meeting
9.50am |
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Eid al Adha Celebration Day in School
(see change of menu for this day)
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Friday 30 June 2023
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New School Tour (Royal Lane Site)
12.15pm
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Friday 30 June 2023
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Leavers Ceremony (time to be confirmed)
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3 - 6 July 2023
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Annual Reports sent home
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Tuesday 4 July 2023
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Transition Day
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Parents Evening
4pm - 7pm
More information to follow
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Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Year 11 Coffee Morning
9.30am in the Sixth Form Hall at Meadow
(for parents to meet staff and see what is available in the Sixth Form)
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Thursday 13 July 2023
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PROM (Invitation only)
7pm
More information to follow
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Friday 14 July 2023
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New School Tour (Royal Lane Site)
12.15pm
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Friday 21 July 2023
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Last day of term - school finishes at 2pm
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School Lunches
Monday 26 June - Friday 1 July 2023
Week 1*
* On Wednesday 28 June, please note there is a change of menu as we are celebrating Eid in school. The menu for this day is:
Halal Chicken Tikka Wrap
Cheese or Tuna Wrap
Jacket Potato
Pasta King
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Here is a printable version of the menu: PDF: Spring Summer 2023 Menu
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Keeping Pupils Safe Online
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News & Events in the Community
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Here is the link to the Hillingdon Summer Activities Programme.
Bookings open on Monday 26 June 2023
Activities will run from Monday 24 July to Friday 25 August and will include a range of fun sessions, including creative arts, sports and games.
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16th June 2023
Re: SORTED substance use and misuse support - Parent Webinar
Dear Parent/Carer/ Guardian
There are growing concerns locally and nationally for children and young people being exposed to teenage substance use as early as in primary school and therefore being at increased risk of grooming and child exploitation.
With the Summer Term fast approaching and your school year 6 child preparing for their transitions from primary to secondary school in September 2023, the SORTED team would like to invite you to a one-hour webinar on Monday the 10th of July at 10.00 and Tuesday the 11th of July at 18.30 to raise awareness of the issues around substance misuse and child exploitation.
The Substance Use and Misuse Programmes are widely known in the community as ‘SORTED’. The team are part of the London Borough of Hillingdon's Adolescent Development Services. We offer a range of interventions for children and young people ages 11-24, and to parents and professionals to address and minimalize the risks associated with substance use.
If you would like to book your place, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email
sorted@hillingdon.gov.uk by Thursday the 6th of July 2023
Kind regard
Ania Frejlich-Botha
Substance Use and Misuse Programmes
Programme Coordinator
Adolescent Development Services
Targeted Programmes
Children Services
SORTED
Substance Use and Misuse Programmes
London Borough of Hillingdon
Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1UW
sorted@hillindon.gov.uk www.hillingdon.gov.uk
T. 01895 277222
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SEND Department at Hillingdon
- Updated Contact Details -
Please note senadmin@hillingdon.gov.uk inbox is deactivated!
If you are a parent and would like to make a referral please contact:
Email: strongerfamilieshub@hillingdon.gov.uk Phone: 01895 556 006.
Any other generic SEND related queries (not cases) please email SENsupport@hillingdon.gov.uk
Information provided via Hillingdon Parent / Carer Forum
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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 and volunteers 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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DATA AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JOB REFERENCE: CJ3536
Advert Posted On: 13/06/2023
Post Start Date: September 2023
Closing date: 28/06/2023
Closing time: 11:59 AM
Data and Administrative Officer
Hours of work: 30 hours per week (actual working hours are negotiable); Term Time only (39 weeks) + 1 week to be worked in Summer Holidays (40 weeks in total)
Salary information: Scale 5; £20,506 - £21,544 per annum
Start date: September 2023
For more information and to apply please click here.
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SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
JOB REFERENCE: CJ3506
Advert Posted On: 08/06/2023
Post Start Date: September 2023
Closing date: 03/07/2023
Closing time: 11:59 AM
School Business Manager
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year round (52 weeks)
Salary information: POB; £42,795 - £46,857 per annum
Start date: September 2023
If you are a dynamic, committed and inspirational business manager who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people then we would like to hear from you.
For more information and to apply please click here
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Email: meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Reporting Pupil Absence: attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Telephone: 01895 443310
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