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Issue 14 - Friday 12 December 2025
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Dear Parents and Carers
We are nearing the end of a busy term and there is still so much going on in school. This week we have had dance performances in school and also trips to the local mosque alongside all the great activities that go on in and out of the classroom each and every day. We have one final week of the half-term to go and this will include the final of Meadows Got Talent, Christmas lunch, awards assemblies and the judging of the Christmas Door competition as we move towards the end of term.
Alongside the work going on at Royal Lane, the new site at Northwood Road is moving on at pace. The steel frame is completed, and we have concrete poured on the roof and first floor. The ground floor drainage works are almost completed, and the concrete will be poured on this area before the site closes on 19th December. We will be in contact with parents more frequently around this as we move into 2026.
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I wish you all a great end to the term.
Mr G Cunningham
Headteacher
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 Holly, Jolly Café
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Pathway 1- HA
This term, class HA, have been working on their hospitality skills.
They have looked at skills needed front of house and back of house and really worked hard on their customer service skills.
On Wednesday 10th December, they all worked together as an amazing team to run the Holly, Jolly café. They invited some staff and students and served them a variety of festive drinks and snacks.
A big thank-you to all our customers and well done to class HA who did a fantastic job!
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Vocational Pathways Christmas Sale
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The Vocational Pathways Enterprise team students demonstrated outstanding effort in preparing for the Christmas Sale. They planned the products they wished to sell, created marketing materials and displayed posters around the school, and successfully sold their items last Thursday.
A big thank you to Mrs Pledge who supported the student throughout the project.
Ms Perry - Job Coach
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On Wednesday 10th December, the Inclusion Team took a group of young people to the new Hollywood Bowl and to McDonald's in Uxbridge. We had great fun bowling and there were some amazing strikes and spares!
The girls had fun in the photo booth, everyone had a good time in the arcade and we had a lovely lunch. We were very proud and impressed by the good behaviour, manners and kindness shown by everyone.
Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Miss Barratt & Miss Cox
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Class 6VL Trip to Hollywood Bowl
6VL visited Hollywood Bowl in Uxbridge on Tuesday afternoon. Students spent time socialising with one another and taking part in a game of bowling. It was an enjoyable outing and an opportunity for the class to spend time together outside the classroom.
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Christmas Lunch Arrangements
This year we are delighted to announce the dates of our traditional Christmas lunches. The Christmas lunch will include dinner, dessert, a cracker, mince pies and satsumas. Halal turkey and vegetarian (cheese and red pepper whirls) options will be available. The cost is £2.50.
The Christmas lunches will take place on:
 Tuesday 16th December
– Lower School
- Years 7, 8 and 9 – PW1 and PW2.
Upper School (Years 10, 11 and 6th Form – PW1 and PW1) to bring in packed lunch
If your child is entitled to a free school meal, sandwiches will be provided - there will be a choice on the day of cheese or tuna.
Wednesday 17th December
– Upper School
- Years 10, 11 and 6th Form - PW1 and PW2.
Lower School (Years 7, 8 and 9 - PW1 and PW2) to bring in packed lunch
If your child is entitled to a free school meal, sandwiches will be provided - there will be a choice on the day of cheese or tuna.
We are asking pupils this year to make their choice on the day during morning registration.
As usual, payment is via your child’s Parent Pay account. If you have not yet activated your child’s account, please contact school reception.
On the day that your child is not having Christmas lunch, the school will not be providing alternative dinner arrangements, unless your child is entitled to a free school meal, so please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch.
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Friday 19 December 2025
The Big Brunch 2025
We are pleased to announce we will be providing all pupils, free of charge, a Big Brunch on the last day of term, Friday 19th December 2025. This will consist of an Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Baked Beans and Toast (vegetarian option available).
The Big Brunch will commence from 11.15am onwards and will replace the normal lunch arrangements. Breakfast Club will run as normal.
If your child does not want the Big Brunch, we will not be providing alternative dinner arrangements, so please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch on this day.
We are asking pupils to make their choice on the day during morning registration.
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Calendar, Letters Home & Lunches
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Upcoming Events
Autumn Term 2025
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Monday 15 December 2025
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Meadows Got Talent 
Grand Finale
Period 6 and 7
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE
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Tuesday 16 December 2025
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Lower School Christmas Lunch
(Year 7, 8 and 9 PW1 and PW2)
are having their Christmas Lunch
Upper School (Year 10, 11 and Sixth Form PW1 and PW2) - Please bring a packed lunch unless you have free school meals.
Letter home here
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Wednesday 17 December 2025
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Upper School Christmas Lunch
(Year 10, 11, 12 and Sixth Form
PW1 and PW2)
are having their Christmas lunch
Lower School (Year 7, 8 and 9, PW1 and PW2) - Please bring a packed lunch unless you have free school meals
Letter home here
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Friday 19 December 2025
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Big Brunch
Free to all pupils at lunchtime and will replace the normal lunch arrangements.
Letter home here
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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 8 December - Friday 12 December 2025
Week 3 (but please see below)
Monday 15 December 2025 - Week 3
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Lower School Christmas Lunch
(upper school packed lunch)
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Upper School Christmas Lunch
(lower school packed lunch)
Thursday 18 December 2025 - Fish and Chips
Friday 19 December 2025 - Big Brunch
Please check the articles above in this newsletter for full information about the Christmas lunches and Big Brunch.
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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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Updates from London Borough of Hillingdon
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Bookings Now Open for Hillingdon's
Winter HAF Programme
We're delighted to announce that bookings are now open for Hillingdon's Winter 2025/26 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.
This funded programme is available to school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Discretionary places may also be available for vulnerable children who do not meet the Free School Meal criteria. Professionals can request these places by completing our online form: Discretionary Place Request Form
- Children and young people can enjoy:
- Healthy meals every day
- Fun, creative, and physical activities
- Food, cooking, and nutrition activities
- Opportunities to learn new skills and make friends
This winter's activities include:
- Sports sessions
- Creative arts programmes
- Multi-activity camps
- STEM workshops
- SEND-friendly activity camps
...and much more!
Full details, including how to book and provider contact information, can be found at:
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haf-programme
If you need help or have any questions, you can contact us via:
Email: hafprogramme@hillingdon.gov.uk
Phone: 01895 277881
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Missed their school flu vaccination?
There's still time to protect your child this winter
Flu cases are rising locally and can be more serious during this cold weather. The NHS is reminding parents that the free NHS flu vaccine is still available to school-aged children.
Flu is often unpleasant illness for children but it can also have much more serious symptoms such as high fever, coughs, aches, and in some cases complications like pneumonia or ear infections.
Children do not build up natural immunity to flu and the viruses change every year, which is why children need one very year. The nasal spray vaccination is the safe and effective way to ensure they have the protection they need.
Vaccination doesn't just protect your child - it helps keep the whole community safe. By being vaccinated, children are less likely to pass flu on to those who are more likely to become seriously ill from the virus.
There will be another opportunity for your child to have their vaccination at school, so look out for their consent form. If they do miss out, you can book a catch-up at: www.schoolvaccination.uk/catch-up-clinics
Other groups are eligible too, including people over 65 and those with certain health conditions. To find out more you can visit: www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/fluCOVID
If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your GP or local pharmacist.
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Government launches
national conversation on SEND
Government acts on commitment to make sure parents play a central role in helping shape the future Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, as it sets ambition to deliver the biggest national conversation on SEND in a generation.
Government launches national conversation on SEND - GOV.UK
There are several ways to get involved:
- Sign up to attend a regional engagement event here.
- Sign up to attend an online event 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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School Telephone:
01895 443310
Reporting Pupil Absence:
attendance@meadowhighschool.org
Email:
meadow@meadowhighschool.org
Instagram:
@meadowhighsch
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