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Weekly Bulletin - Issue 9 - Friday 13 November 2026

Meadow High School
Weekly Bulletin

Issue 9 - Friday 13 November 2026


Dear Parents and Carers

Two weeks of the term have already flown by and so much is going on.  This week we held a two-minute silence to mark Remembrance Day.  All students observed this, but the Scouts also held a poignant flag ceremony to mark this significant date.

This week has also seen many staff members and students celebrate Diwali, a key religious festival for those in the Hindu and Sikh faith. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness. If you celebrated, I hope you enjoyed the day with friends and family.

This week we welcomed another visitor to our site. Helen Redding from the Local Authority came in to look at our exciting curriculum work and to gather our views on how SEND in Hillingdon is changing.  I shared your parental feedback from the summer survey and my coffee mornings with her.

Northwood Road students also welcomed the local councillor for Harefield, Tommy Ballam, to their campus so he could see the new facilities and meet students and staff.  It is great to see so much interest being generated in our school.

Independent Learning Booklets have been in use for two weeks, and it is great to see students engaging with them away from school. Please keep supporting these and getting your child to bring in completed work to show what they have achieved and to share it with their classmates and teachers.

Finally, for this week, now that the weather has turned colder, please ensure your child has a proper outdoor coat in school, as students will continue to go outside at break and lunch and will also need to be warm on any local trips or for the journey to activities such as swimming.

Best wishes

Mr G Cunningham
Headteacher


Next week.....

Monday 16 November 2026
Odd Socks Day

Dear Parents and Carers,

As a school, we are committed to promoting kindness, respect and inclusion, and we are proud to support Anti-Bullying Week 2026, which takes place during the week commencing Monday 16th November 2026.

Throughout the week, students will have a range of learning opportunities in their lessons and form time, alongside dedicated school assemblies, to raise awareness of bullying and explore the importance of creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.

This year's theme is 'Break the Silence', which encourages children, young people and adults to start conversations, speak up, listen and take action together to challenge bullying, both face to face and online. It is an opportunity for us all to recognise the importance of speaking out, supporting one another and ensuring that nobody feels alone or afraid to ask for help.

To mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week, we are inviting all staff and students to wear odd socks on Monday 16th November 2026. Odd Socks Day is a fun way to celebrate the fact that we are all unique and different, while reminding us that our differences should be celebrated and respected.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us to promote a culture where kindness matters, differences are celebrated and bullying is never accepted.

Kind Regards,


C Sojka, N Sohun and M Newman
EDI Team


Flu Vaccinations

The second session for the pupil flu vaccinations will be on
Thursday 19 November.


College Providers Coffee Morning

On Monday 9th, we hosted a College Providers Coffee Morning for parents and carers from both our Northwood Road and Royal Lane sites.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for parents to meet and speak with representatives from Uxbridge College, Orchard Hill College, Green Corridor, Build Construction College and Great Oaks College. Parents were able to find out more about the different pathways, opportunities and options available to support their children's next steps in education.

We were delighted to receive such positive feedback from parents, who told us how helpful and informative they found the morning.

A big thank you to all the college representatives who attended and to the parents who joined us.

The Careers Team

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Wrap Up London
Please Donate Unwanted Coats

We are pleased to be supporting Wrap Up London, a charity campaign that collects pre-loved coats to help people in need stay warm during winter.

If you have any clean, good-quality coats you no longer need, please consider donating them by bringing them into school by Wednesday 18th November (both sites). 

Donated coats are distributed to charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, refugees, and families in need.

Every coat can make a difference! 

Find out more: https://www.handsonlondon.org.uk/wrap-uplondon

Kind regards, 
Mrs A Ali & Ms L Carter

Update:

This week we have received 20 coat donations.


If you have coats you wish to donate, please send them to school by 
Wednesday 18 November (both sites).

Thank you
for your kindness and support !

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Northwood Road News


Lost Property at Northwood Road

At Northwood Road we have a number of items of lost property.   If you recognise any of the items below as belonging to your child, please contact Reception at Northwood Road.

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Royal Lane News


8KS Diwali Celebrations

Students in 8KS celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm and invited students from the other Year 8 classes to join in the fun!

They enjoyed a special celebration filled with Indian flavours, creativity and festive cheer. The classroom was decorated with colourful rangoli patterns and henna-inspired designs, creating a wonderful festive atmosphere.

Everyone enjoyed sharing delicious Indian delicacies, listening to lively Indian music and dancing together. A truly joyful celebration in the spirit of Diwali!

Ms K Sehgal 
Teacher 8KS

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November is an exciting month for the Library at Royal Lane

We are celebrating Non-Fiction November, and this year’s theme is ‘Reading is an Adventure’. The theme encourages young people to explore non-fiction books and take their reading beyond the pages by putting what they learn into practice in the world around them.

For example, reading a book about bugs could inspire students to go on their own bug hunt. Discovering a new skill in a book could encourage them to give it a try, or reading about an interesting place might inspire them to visit it. The aim is to show students that non-fiction books are not just for reading – they can also inspire real-life adventures and new experiences!

Visit the Library pages on our school website to discover a fantastic range of resources filled with fun and exciting ideas!

We also have our Remembrance display, featuring a selection of books and texts about Remembrance and the wars. Students have been getting creative by decorating their own poppies, which are being added to the display to create a thoughtful and meaningful tribute.

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School Information

Upcoming Events

Autumn Term 2026

Monday 16 November 2026

 

Odd Sock Day
Wear odd socks to school today for
Anti Bullying Week

Wednesday 18 November 2026

Celebration of Achievement Evening
(Invitation only)

5.30pm - Doors open
6.00pm - Presentation starts

Thursday 19 November 2026

Flu Vaccinations for pupils (second session)

Friday 18 December 2026

Last Day of Term - School finishes at 1pm

19 December 2026
- 3 January 2027

School Holiday

Monday 4 January 2027

Back to school

 


Useful Information

Term Dates for 2026/2027 - Issue 3


Letters Home

Whole School

Letter to Whole School - Odd Sock Day / Anti Bullying Week

Royal Lane Campus

Northwood Road Campus


School Lunches
Royal Lane Campus and Northwood Road Campus

Monday 16 November - Friday 20 November 2026

Week 1 (Autumn Menu 2026) 

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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


Safeguarding

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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News & Events In The Community

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Job Vacancies

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.

Meadow High School - Royal Lane
Technician

Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 29/11/2026
Closing time: 23:59

Job Reference: CJ5900
Advert Posted On: 11/11/2026

Technician

Contract type: Permanent
Location: Royal Lane (Hillingdon)
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 3:30pm
Salary information: Scale 4, £24,373 - £25,436 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,238 per annum 
Start date: ASAP

For more information and to apply please click here


School Telephone: 
01895 443310

Reporting Pupil Absence: 
 attendance@meadowhighschool.org

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www.meadowhighschool.org

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