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Issue 6 - Friday 10 October 2025
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Dear Parents and Carers
Another busy week at Meadow High School with the students starting their afternoon enrichment programmes for this term as well as beginning their events to mark Black History Month.
Over the course of this month we will be recognising famous people from different ethnicities who have made a positive impact on society during their lives. We will also be focussing on Black History Month in assemblies, and we will be having some themed days in the canteen to celebrate the different cultures in our own community. This month is also the celebration of Diwali. This takes place on 20th October and students and staff who are of the Hindu or Sikh faith are entitled to request a day off school for religious observance.
This month we will also be gearing up towards Halloween and the school You Tube channel has two books that I would encourage students and parents to explore further. These are ‘Winnie the Witch’ and ‘Goosebumps’. The You Tube channel has a chapter of each being read by a member of staff to introduce the text, and then it is over to you.
Can I please take this opportunity to ask parents to complete the parent survey that you have been emailed. The closing date is Monday 13th October at 4pm. We are currently looking at our school values and aims and your voice is a key part of it. I will share the headlines via the bulletin and also at the parent information evenings I am having in October. Please sign up if you wish to attend these. The dates of these and the link to the survey are below:
- Wednesday 15th October 2pm
- Tuesday 21st October 11.30am
- Thursday 23rd October 9am
I wish you all an enjoyable week ahead.
Mr Cunningham
Headteacher
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Black History Month
At Meadow we will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October and we will be concentrating particularly on Black British History.
In Reading Intervention lessons and assemblies, we will be learning about
enslavement and the reasons why we celebrate Black History Month. We will be reading and performing poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah and creating and presenting our own research about our chosen Black British influential person.
In PSCHE we will be learning about each other and discussing our differences and how we should celebrate them.
Mrs A Musk
Faculty Leader - Humanities
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"We have to represent a diverse Britain." "It's all about freedom.” Benjamin Zephaniah
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Coming Up Next Week.......
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Monday 13 October 2025
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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Wednesday 15 October 2025
2-3pm
Coffee Afternoon
Meet the New Headteacher
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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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Friday 17 October 2025
Show Racism The Red Card
Wear Red Day
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Dear Parents/Carers,
On Friday 17th October 2025, our school will be taking part in an event organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), called Wear Red Day.
On the day, pupils and staff are encouraged to wear something red to show support for anti-racism and help challenge racism in society. This could be a full red outfit or something simple like red socks or a red accessory. Please remember: no hoodies allowed.
In the lead-up to Wear Red Day, pupils will be learning about the charity, the history behind the campaign, and how they can help challenge and dismantle racism.
To take part, we kindly ask for a 50p donation, which can be paid:
- In cash on the day handed in to the class team / reception, or
- Via Parent Pay
 SRtRC is the UK’s largest anti-racism educational charity. You can find more information about the organisation at www.theredcard.org.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
M. Newman & C. Sojka
EDI Leads
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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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Meadow High School Hello Youtube Channel
– Lots of Stories to enjoy!
October stories on Youtube - links are here:
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
Autumn Term 2025
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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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Friday 17 October 2025
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Show Racism The Red Card
Wear Red to School Day
Non- Uniform Day
Please see letter attached
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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 13 October - Friday 17 October 2025
Week 1
Change to Lunch Menu This Week:
On Tuesday 14th October, the menu will be Chinese themed:
Halal sweet & sour chicken noodles
Vegetarian noodles
Jacket Potato
Pasta King
Meal Deal
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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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News & Events In The Community
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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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Level 2 Teaching Assistants
Job reference: CJ5346
Advert Posted On: 06/10/2025
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 13/10/2025
Closing time: 11:00
Level 2 Teaching Assistants
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 27.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 9.05 am - 3.05 pm
Salary information: Scale 3, £19,401 - £19,678 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,014
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 30 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
Salary information: Scale 3; £21,165 - £21,467 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,106
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 am - 4.30 pm
Salary information: Scale 3; £22,929 - £23,256 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,198
Start date: ASAP
For more 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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