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Issue 12 - Friday 1 December 2023
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Dear Families
Where did November go?!
As we enter the last three weeks of the term, we will have a few 'seasonal ' events and activities planned. Whilst we participate in Christmas Jumper Day, Christmas Dinners, trips and our annual 'Big Breakfast' on the last day of term, we are also very mindful of pupils' routine and structure. Staff will be supporting pupils to access events and maintain their regulation throughout this period.
Finding a balance point between routine and change can be a challenge for many pupils. This aspect of personal development is one we are constantly working on to find the strategies that allow pupils to tolerate change. This enables pupils to navigate Life Beyond Meadow with as little upset as possible with a view to enabling pupils to be active participants in their community.
If you find your child is struggling to access the community, please speak to their Form Tutor, so they can support you.
Very best wishes on the chilly weekend.
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Reminder to Nominate
Parent Governor Vacancy
We currently have one vacancy for a Parent Governor.
Nominations close 12.00pm Tuesday 5 December 2023. There is a box for nominations in School Reception.
Letter to Parent - Parent Governor Vacancy
Parent Governor - Information for Applicants
Parent-Governor-Nomination-Form
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Home Reading Support Meeting
Friday 8 December 2023
1.20pm – 2.20pm
The focus will be
- phonic skills refresher (letter sounds and blending)
- top tips for reading at home (key skills)
- ideas for how to explore a book (engagement)
- exploring our school library
We know how important reading skills are for life and learning and, therefore, school and home working as a team to build a life-long love of reading is always the goal. Sessions will be run throughout the year, including an after school session in the Spring term for those unable to come along during the day.
If you would like to join the session on 8 December, please email asugden@meadowhighschool.org or complete the slip on the letter sent home this week.
Mrs A Sugden
PDF: Home reading letter and reply slip (sent home this week)
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Lots of Christmas Stories to Enjoy !
Engaging with a range of stories provides lots of extra learning opportunities. Check out our YouTube channel where you’ll find a wide of stories to enjoy. Listening to stories can help boost reading and language skills. It’s also a chance for students to practise their Signalong skills too!
We have a lovely collection of festive stories to enjoy:
AND...
We will also be posting two new stories on Friday 1st December. The stories this month are:
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Snapper the Perfect Christmas Tree
read and signed by Mrs. Sugden.
(available 1.12.23)
Alfie dreams of growing the perfect Christmas tree. He plants a seed, and it grows, and grows, and GROWS... but with shiny leaves, a smiley mouth, Snapper is clearly no ordinary tree!
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The Foolish Fir Tree
read by Mrs. Tudor.
(available 1.12.23)
This classic poem from a story book called My Treasure of Christmas Carols & Stories.
The poem tells the story of a little fir tree who wants more. He wants to decorate his leaves so that he out shines every other fir tree in the forest!
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Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 7th December 2023
Dear Parents/Carers,
On Thursday 7th December, we will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day. Your child may wear a Christmas jumper or non-uniform clothes for the day. We are asking for a voluntary donation of £1 and funds will be donated to Save the Children.
PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS VIA YOUR PARENTPAY ACCOUNT. IF YOU REQUIRE LOGIN DETAILS OR ASSISTANCE WITH PAYMENT PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL RECEPTION.
Many thanks for your support.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs A Mistry
Assistant Head
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Class AP Work Experience
Class AP have been successfully cleaning windows at Hayes Cottage Care Home as part of Work Experience. They have demonstrated fantastic teamwork and determination to get the job done. Great work Class AP.
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Our BRAND NEW
Scholastic Book Club
is now up and running!
Scholastic Book Club is a fantastic way for all of us to promote a love of reading for our students, and to support our school!
For every £1 you spend on our Book Club, our school will earn 20p in Scholastic Rewards. We can then use these rewards to get brand new books and resources for our students!
Please go to https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/meadow-ub8/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online.
Please place your order online by 21st December 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact our Librarian, Miss S Gaafar, at sgaafar@meadowhighschool.org.
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Library Books Reminder
This is a gentle reminder that your child should be returning ALL books borrowed from the school library back to school. If your child has any books from the school library at home, please bring them back into school as soon as possible so these can be returned.
Books can be borrowed for two weeks, after which they will need to be returned to the library. If your child wishes to borrow their book(s) for longer than two weeks, they must speak to the Librarian.
As you will appreciate, new books are expensive, and the Librarian keeps track to ensure books are being returned on time. If book(s) are not returned, are lost or are damaged beyond repair, a letter will be sent home asking for payment towards a replacement.
Unfortunately, there is no alternative but to implement this course of action. Pupils who fail to return or lose their library books will be able to continue to enjoy books in the library but not be able to borrow library books until payment has been made. Please note that the Librarian will take any extenuating circumstances into consideration before issuing payment requests for replacements, and will discuss this with your child’s form tutor.
If you have any questions, please contact the Librarian, Miss S Gaafar, at sgaafar@meadowhighschool.org.
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Calendar / Letters Home / Lunches
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday 7 December 2023
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Christmas Jumper Day
Wear a Christmas Jumper / Non uniform Day.
Please see information above.
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Thursday 7 December 2023
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Pathway 1
- Winter Celebration Afternoon
1.45pm - 2.50pm
See letter sent home
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Friday 8 December 2023
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Home Reading Support Meeting
1.20pm - 2.20pm
See letter sent home
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Friday 15 December 2023
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Christmas Tea Party - Parents
9.30 - 10.30am
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Tuesday 19 December 2023
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Upper School Christmas Lunch
(Years 10, 11 and 6th Form - including Pathway 1)
Lower School (Years 7, 8 and 9 - including PW1) to bring in packed lunch. Free School Meals - sandwiches will be provided
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Wednesday 20 December 2023
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Lower School Christmas Lunch
(Years 7, 8 & 9 - including Pathway 1)
Upper School (Years 10, 11 and 6th Form - including PW1) to bring in packed lunch Free school meals - sandwiches will be provided
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Thursday 21 December 2023
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THE BIG BREAKFAST : 9am - 11am
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LAST DAY OF TERM
School finishes at 2pm |
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School Lunches
Monday 4 December - Friday 8 December 2023
Week 1
- NEW MENU -
AUTUMN / WINTER 2023 menu below:
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Here is a printable version of the menu: PDF: Autumn / Winter Menu 23/24
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Keeping Pupils Safe Online
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News & Events In The Community
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Epilepsy Focus Group
Dear Parents/Carers,
The Child Development Centre in Hillingdon are wanting to put together a small focus group to support them with a piece of work they are doing around epilepsy.
If you have a child with epilepsy and are interested in taking part, please let us know and we will pass on your details.
Many thanks
Hillingdon Parent Carer Forum
email: hillingdonpcf@gmail.com
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School Telephone: 01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence: attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email: meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram: follow@meadhowhighschool.org
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