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Issue 25 - Friday 22 March 2024
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Dear Families
This week we have given feedback to pupils from two surveys they have taken part in.
One survey was specifically about the pupil experience. Whilst there were many positive responses there were also areas where pupils raised issues. These were:
- I would tell my teachers if my lessons got too hard - 3.6% disagreed
- Children behave well in school - 7.2% strongly disagreed
- Lunch and play times are well organised - 4.8% disagreed
- I am encouraged to join in with sports teams - 7.2% disagreed
- The school encourages me to help in the local area - 4.8% disagreed
Additionally, pupils wrote a number of comments and suggestions for our meal provision at lunchtime.
We are working with the school forum and staff team to gain greater understanding of the issues raised and to find ways of addressing these concerns.
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The second survey was our anti racism survey that all pupils and staff are invited to participate in. We had 178 pupil responses and below, are our survey results with some explanation from me:
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We have quite a diverse pupil population and this has increased since last year. We are now seeking to recruit an equally diverse staff team to support our pupils.
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Not unexpectedly, there has been an increase in pupils identifying certain behaviours as racist. We anticipated that as pupils gained a greater understanding about anti racism, this would enable them to better identify inappropriate behaviours. Being able to know it's not OK is a vital part of the journey for all our pupils. This is a high priority area of development for the school.
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We are very pleased that pupils feel they are more racially aware than they were last year. Clearly though, we still have significant work to do to make our pupils more racially aware.
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We are delighted that pupils feel that they are less likely to be treated differently on the basis of their race than they did last year. However, we will still be working on this as our aspiration would be that no pupil feels that they are treated differently on this basis.
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The Flair platform has produced an action plan for us on the basis of our results and we will be working with this over the coming year to push forward the school's anti racism work.
We would be very grateful to all families for their support in our anti racism work.
Very best wishes for a fantastic weekend.
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REMINDER
Next Thursday, 28 March 2024
is the last day of term.
School finishes at 2pm.
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Parent Governor Nominations
Deadline: Monday 25 March @ 12pm
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Vocational Pathways - Sale
Vocational pathways students are holding an Easter sale on 25/03/2024 in Room 64 during lessons 3-6. This sale is only for staff and students. Please see the poster for items and price list.
Ms S Kabhoo
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Parent Coffee Morning - DASH
Sue from DASH is coming into Meadow High School for a coffee morning to answer any questions parents may have regarding PIP, Benefits or grants.
Date Tuesday 26th March
Time 9.30am (Sign in at Reception)
Tea / Coffee and cake provided
We look forward to seeing you there,
Keri and Yasmin
Parent Engagement Team
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On Thursday we took part in
World Down Syndrome Day
- Lots of Socks Campaign 2024 -
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Pantathlon Xtend at Brunel
Students participated in the Hillingdon Panathlon Xtend at Brunel University supported by the therapy team. Activities included volley bat, boccia blast, new age kurling, precision beanbag, ten pin topple and harlem hoops.
Therapy Team
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Class 14 AM - BCA
This week, Class 14AM attended our last session at BCA. Students and staff had the opportunity to visit the onsite Zoo and enjoy lunch in the lovely Cafe.
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Devon Residential Trip
This week, some pupils have been on a trip to Devon. You can catch up with all their activities on the Meadow Instagram account (below).
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Well done to all classes for taking part in MATHS WEEK 2024!
The Maths themed 2D Shape designs were a huge success. Mrs Mistry had the difficult job of judging one winner per Key Stage.
Everyone had a great time planning and creating their shapes!
Massive congratulations to the following pupils who were the chosen winners;
Miss Lepage
Maths Faculty Leader
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1st Place: Shuraim Class MP
2nd Place: Lily B Class MP
3rd Place: Isiah Class JE
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1st Place: Josie 8FM
2nd Place: Timur 7AM
3rd Place: Megan 8KK
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1st Place: Scarlett 10ZK
2nd Place: Oscar 10LC
3rd Place: Harvey 9MK
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1st Place: Tahiyah Class GJ
2nd Place: Sabrina Class SM
3rd Place: Oscar Class DL
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Last week we celebrated Red Nose Day, we had a whole school assembly, where we learnt about Red Nose Day and why it is celebrated, and enjoyed a yummy cake sale and dressed up in red (Non Uniform Day) .
Our Head Students, Lazaro and Poppy, with the support of Yusef and Vinnay sold all of our Red noses each morning during registration. Thank you all for raising over £85 for Comic relief !
Thank you for everyone's kind donations. From the Cake Sale and selling Red Noses we made £138.21 in total.
Mrs A Mistry & Miss Carter
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Boomerang Meet March 2024
We were pleased to welcome back some more of our previous students. It was great to hear all about Life After Meadow and how well everyone is getting doing.
We also enjoyed an Easter quiz and awarded Easter Eggs to our winners !
Thank you all.
Mrs Fabisch & Ms Carter
Feedback we received from our March Boomerang Meet Up:
What year did you leave Meadow & What are you doing now ?
- 2016, 2020 and 2023
- Masters in Politics at Uni
- Qualified plumber with 2 children
- Living independently
- Green Corridor College
- BCA
- Uxbridge College
What do you miss about Meadow ?
- Staff
- Close friendships
- Supportive structure from teachers
- Trips
What is the main difference between MHS and your current setting?
- Uni is not as close as Meadow
- Work life
- More grown up
- Break and Lunchtimes
- Less people at college
What do you wish you had learnt at MHS ?
- More practical
- My A levels
- GCSE
- Childcare
- Fashion design
Any other comments?
- Everything has changed at MHS
- I enjoyed my time at MHS
- Staff at MHS are helpful and kind
- It is great to have the opportunity to come back and see everyone
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
SPRING TERM
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Monday 25 March 2024
- Thursday 28 March
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Holi Festival Week
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Tuesday 26 March 2024
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Parent Coffee Morning - DASH
9.30am
(see item above in Bulletin for more information)
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Thursday 28 March 2024
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Last Day of Term
School finishes at 2pm
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Friday 29 March 2024
- Friday 12 April 2024
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
School is CLOSED
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SUMMER TERM
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Monday 15 April 2024
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Back to school - 9am start
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
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Class photographs (morning)
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Thursday 2 May 2024
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Harry Potter Day
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Monday 6 May 2024
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May Day Bank Holiday
School is CLOSED
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Monday 3 June 2024
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ANNUAL REVIEW DAY
School is CLOSED to pupils
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Monday 27 May 2024
- Friday 31 May 2024
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HALF TERM
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Monday 17 June 2024
- Friday 21 June 2024
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Sports Week
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Thursday 11 July 2024
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PROM (Year 11-14)
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Wednesday 24 July 2024
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Last Day of Term
School finishes at 2pm
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School Lunches
Monday 25 March - Thursday 28 March 2024
Week 2
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Here is a printable version of the menu: PDF: Winter/Jan 2024 Menu
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A list of Designated Safeguarding Leads at Meadow High School
can be found 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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Tobacco and Vapes Bill
introduced to Parliament yesterday
Smoke free generation one step closer
as bill introduced
Children turning 15 this year and under,
will never be able to legally purchase tobacco
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smoke free generation, saving thousands of lives and billions for the NHS.
With the aim of creating a “smoke free generation”, the Bill will mean that children turning 15 this year and under, will never be able to legally purchase tobacco. The government’s latest press release on the Bill stresses that the act of smoking will not be criminalised, and that anyone who can legally buy tobacco now will not be prevented from doing so in the future.
The Bill will also allow the government to restrict vape flavours and packaging aimed at children, as well as give it powers to alter how vapes are displayed in shops. Enforcement officers will be able to issue ‘on the spot’ £100 fines to shops who make underage sales of vapes and tobacco.
Read the whole Government press release here
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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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CLASS TEACHER
JOB REFERENCE: CJ4259
Advert Posted On: 18/03/2024
Post Start Date: September 2024
Closing date: 12/04/2024
Closing time: 11:59 AM
Class Teacher
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR – UPR, £34,514 - £51,179 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SEN1 Allowance; £2,539
Location: Initially at Royal Lane (Hillingdon) then relocated to Northwood Road (Harefield Village)
Start date: September 2024
We require 2 Classroom Teachers to work with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.
For further information and to apply please click here.
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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (INCLUSION)
JOB REFERENCE: CJ4258
Advert Posted On: 18/03/2024
Post Start Date: September 2024
Closing date: 14/04/2024
Closing time: 11:59 PM
If you are a dynamic, committed and inspirational leader who wants to make a difference tto the lives of young people then we would like to hear from you.
Assistant Headteacher Inclusion and Pastoral
Salary information: L19 - L23, £77,258 - £84,812 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
School group: 8
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start date: September 2024
For further 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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