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Issue 5 - Friday 3 October 2025
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Dear Parents and Carers
Since my last bulletin, so much has happened at Meadow High School. We have had a wonderful visit from a local ballet company who performed live for our students and the school has also received confirmation that for the second year in a row we have been accredited with the Sports Mark Gold Award. This is a great achievement for our school. Well done to all the staff involved in this bid.
On a personal note, I have been getting into lessons as much as possible. In the last two weeks, I have been working as a Teaching Assistant supporting students in lessons. This has really helped me gain an understanding of what it is like to be a student in a classroom at Meadow High School and to see first hand how dedicated the teachers are to ensuring your children receive a world-class education. I will continue to do this across both pathways moving forward, and I will also spend some time carrying out the other roles in the school. My aim is to understand how Meadow High School works from top to bottom.
Your voice is also important in ensuring our school is continually improving. Last week you will have received a survey via email or in the bulletin. Please can I encourage you to complete it by Friday 10th October. Your responses will help form our improvement planning as we move to two sites from September next year. The link to complete the Parent/Carer Stakeholder survey is here:
Parent / Carer Stakeholder Survey
If you are unable to complete the survey, or if you would prefer, I am holding three coffee mornings for parents to see and speak to me in person. These will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday 15th October at 2pm
- Tuesday 21st October at 11.30am
- Thursday 23rd October at 9am
Finally, for this week, please can I remind all parents to use the two marked crossings when walking their students to school and to not simply cross the road. This not only ensures everyone can arrive on site safely but also models the behaviours we are educating students about in life skills. I thank you for your support on this important issue.
Have a great week and look out for my latest video on the website.
Kind regards
Mr Cunningham
Headteacher
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Parents / Carers
Please Complete the
Stakeholder Survey
Your voice is important in ensuring our school is continually improving. We would like as many parents and carers as possible to complete the survey by Friday 10th October.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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A new video message from
Mr Cunningham, Headteacher,
is available on the school website here:
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Parent/Carer
Coffee Mornings / Afternoon
- Meet The New Headteacher
Dear Parents/Carers,
We would like to invite parents and carers to a coffee morning / afternoon, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our new Headteacher, Graham Cunningham, to hear about his plans for the school.
We are offering three sessions, which will be hosted in the small dining room:
- Wednesday 15th October 2025: 2pm – 3pm
- Tuesday 21st October 2025: 11.30am – 12.30pm
- Thursday 23rd October 2025: 9am – 10am
Please indicate on the reply-slip what session you would like to attend; please can we ask that no children attend.
Please note that car parking is extremely limited.
We look forward to seeing you.
Letter sent home with reply slip
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Individual Pupil Photographs
Reminder to Order
Dear Parents,
Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Wednesday 8th October 2025. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk
If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).
Many thanks,
Tempest Photography
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'Step Together'
Sixth Form
Parent/Carer Coffee Morning
7th October at 9.15am
"Step Together" are hosting a coffee morning for parents with students
age 16+ at Meadow High School.
"Step Together" is more than a day service.
We are a community for neurodivergent adults age 16 and above.
Supporting individuals right through to later life. We focus on independence, confidence and friendship, offering experiences that help each person live a life that is not only supported but fulfilling.
Come along, have a hot drink, and find out how this service can benefit you and your young person.
Please RSVP to Keri - kwash@meadowhighschool.org by 3 October.
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IMPORTANT:
Year 11, 12, 13 and 14 Parents/Carers
"Moving On / Transition from Meadow" Coffee Morning
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am writing to inform you that I will be having 1:1 interviews with all 6th form and Year 11 students over the next few months in order to offer careers information, advice and guidance. This is to prepare students for their transition after completion of their education at Meadow High School.
I have also arranged a coffee morning on the 13th October from 10am to 12pm. This event is for parents who may have any questions or would like advice on finding a suitable placement. Our SEN officer from the local authority will also be in attendance. This is for parents of students that will be or are thinking about moving on.
 E mail: sstock@meadowhighschool.org
Phone: 01895 443310 ext. 224
Mobile: 078410221772
I am looking forward to meeting you during the school year.
Regards
Sue Stock
Careers adviser/Transition Officer
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Wrap Up London
Getting your winter wardrobe ready? Does your warm coat need a new home? Have your kids grown out of their winter coat?
After half-term, I will be collecting warm coats to donate to Wrap up London.
If you would like to donate, please drop your coat to school
(drop off point to be confirmed).
Between 3rd -7th November
WrapUp London is our annual winter coat campaign. Every November, thousands of Londoners give their time to donate, sort and distribute coats to help people in need keep warm over the winter.
In 2024, WrapUp London saw over 15,000 warm coats collected. Among their beneficiaries were over 90 front line charities, including homelessness organisations, women’s refuges, and family centres. Now entering its 15th year, WrapUp London has become one of the largest winter volunteering events in the city: a celebration of what can be achieved when people combine their collective efforts to do good.
The number of those living in crisis in the city is rising, and the winter months are often the most challenging for people already enduring homelessness and poverty.
A person’s spare coat and another’s spare time can not only help keep a person warm, it can keep them alive.
Let’s spread some Meadow High school warmth around London this Winter
Keri
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London
Children's Ballet
Performance
at Meadow High School
We’re excited to share highlights from our recent dance performance visit that took place on Friday 26th September. Our students had the wonderful opportunity to attend a live performance by the London Children's Ballet here at Meadow High School, and it was truly an inspiring experience!
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The performance showcased a variety of dance styles, including ballet, contemporary and jazz, and featured professional young dancers who captivated the audience with their talent, energy, and storytelling through movement. Students were especially engaged during the interactive segment and had the chance to say hello and congratulate them during the meet and greet session.
This visit supported our curriculum by deepening students’ understanding of artistic expression, rhythm, and body movement. It also encouraged them to think critically about how dance can communicate emotion and tell stories without words.
We’re proud of how respectful, curious, and enthusiastic our students were throughout the trip. Experiences like this help broaden their cultural awareness and appreciation for the performing arts.
Thank you for your continued support!
Miss Kalia
Dance
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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 have posted two new stories on Wednesday 1st October.
The stories this month are:
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Winnie the Witch
by Valerie Thomas
read and signed by Mrs. Sugden.
Winnie the Witch lives in a black house. She has black chairs and black stairs, black floors and black doors. The trouble is that Winnie's cat, Wilbur, is also black... Winnie is going to need a little magic to sort this problem out!
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Goosebumps:
The Girl Who Cried Monster
by R.L. Stine
read by Mrs Sugden.
Lucy is always telling stories and scaring her little brother with her monster tales! But now Lucy’s seen a real monster – it’s the librarian, Mr. Mortman. But her parents don’t believe her. Can Lucy convince them she’s telling the truth this time ... before it’s too late?
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
Autumn Term 2025
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Tuesday 7 October 2025
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Step Together
6th Form Parent Carer Coffee Morning
9.15am
See Flyer above for details
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Monday 13 October 2025
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Year 11, 12. 13 & 14
Parent Carer Coffee Morning
"Moving On "
10am - 12pm
(letter home here)
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Wednesday 15 October 2025
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Parent Carer Coffee Afternoon
Meet The Headteacher
2pm - 3pm
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Tuesday 21 October 2025
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Parent Carer Coffee Morning
Meet The Headteacher
11.30am - 12.30pm
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Thursday 23 October 2025
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Parent Carer Coffee Morning
Meet The Headteacher
9.00am - 10.00am
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Thursday 23 October 2023
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Halloween Disco
Lunchtime -1st and 2nd Sitting
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Thursday 23 October 2025
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Last day for pupils of this half-term
- school finishes at 3.05pm
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Friday 24 October 2025
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STAFF TRAINING DAY
School is closed to pupils
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Monday 27 October 2025
- Friday 31 October 2025
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HALF-TERM HOLIDAY
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Monday 3 November 2025
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Back to school - 9am start
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Tuesday 18 November 2025
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Flu Vaccination morning Year 7-11
- More information to follow
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Friday 19 December 2025
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Last day of term - school finishes at 2pm
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20 December 2025
- 4 January 2026
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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Monday 5 January 2026
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Back to school - 9am start
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School Lunches
Monday 6 October - Friday 10 October 2025
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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Keeping Pupils Safe Online
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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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Kitchen Assistant
job reference: CJ5335
Advert Posted On: 25/09/2025
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 06/10/2025
Closing time: 9:00
Kitchen Assistant
Contract type: Specific purpose - To cover staff absence
Salary information: Scale 1, £6,763 per annum + SSA, £368 per annum
Work pattern: 10 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Start date: ASAP
Click here for more information and to apply
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Speech and Language Therapist
job reference: CJ5327
Advert Posted On: 22/09/2025
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 10/10/2025
Closing time: 9:00
Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year around (52 weeks)
Further work pattern information: Annual leave to be taken during the school holidays only, 2 weeks must be taken during the Christmas Holidays as the school building is completely closed.
Hours of work: Monday: 8:00am - 3:30pm; Tuesday: 8:15am - 4:30pm; Wednesday: 8:15am - 3:30pm; Thursday: 8:15am - 4:30pm, Friday - 8:15am - 3:30pm
Salary information: SO1, £38,256 - £39,276 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,539 per annum
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with experience of supporting children and adolescents with special educational needs and neurodiversity. The successful candidate will join our established Therapy Team within Meadow High School, a SEN secondary school in Uxbridge recently rated Good by Ofsted.
Click here for more information and to apply
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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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