If your child is suffering from sickness or other NHS-advised illnesses, we support their need to stay at home and recover. Please refer to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/ if in doubt, and rest assured that our Welfare Team will assess your child and contact you if we consider them too unwell to be in school.

Being around teachers and friends in a school environment is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care. Every moment in school counts. For example, a child who is absent for three days over half a term could miss 18 hours of learning. The higher a pupil’s attendance, the more they are likely to learn and build their social skills, ready for a more successful future.

It’s important that we work together as a community to support the attendance of all our pupils and we continue to welcome your communication if there is anything you would like to discuss regarding this. In the first instance, please speak to your child’s Form Tutor or contact Miss Kelliher: attendance@meadowhighschool.org

Friday 20 March 2026
Red Nose Day - Non Uniform Day

Dear Parent/Carer,

On Friday 20th March 2026, we will be celebrating Red Nose Day! 

Staff and students will be swapping roles that day, your child is invited to come into school wearing a non-uniform (dressed like a smart teacher) on that day and staff will be coming in school uniform!    Pupils will be learning about Comic Relief during the week in assemblies and lessons. 

We will be hosting a bake sale at breaktime, so please send your child in with change on the day.

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 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Mistry via the school office.

Kind Regards, 
Mrs A Mistry
AHT Workforce Development

World Book Week
Stories in the Library

Last week our staff and students had a lovely time reading and listening to stories during book week. Including a story that Mr Rainsbury had written. This has also inspired our students to read to their peers during break and lunch times.

HS2 Visit

Students have worked hard throughout the term as part of their Vocational Pathway studies at HS2. Today they had the opportunity to go on site and learn bricklaying skills.  All students took part enthusiastically and impressed the HS2 staff with their efforts. Well done to everyone.

Miss C Perry
Job Coach

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

DoSomethingThisHoliday (Easter 2026) * 

Looking for an exciting way to keep your children/young people engaged this holiday? The Hillingdon Youth Offer Targeted Team has put together a fun-filled holiday programme. The Easter Wellbeing programme is designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, explore empathy, and promote well-being.   

Our young residents can take part in Easter Wellbeing Workshops – packed with activities like an offsite trip to Walton Firs Activity Centre, creative arts, sports, cooking, and personal development sessions to develop new skills, teamwork and wellbeing awareness. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for children and young people in Hillingdon to learn, connect, and create unforgettable memories.  

School years 7+  

• Monday 30th March 2026, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB  

• Tuesday 31st March 2026, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB  

School years 4-6 

• Wednesday 1st April 2026, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB 

• Thursday 2nd April 2026, 10am-3pm at Harlington Young People’s Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB 

Lunch provided. Just bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfy clothes for active, messy fun. 

To request a place for your child/young person to our holiday offer please visit https://rebrand.ly/DSTH/Easter2026 

*  We are collaborating with the wider Youth Offer (including the HAF programme) and the Family Hubs, Children’s Centres to promote their offer. So, if you have a child aged 0-19, why not book onto one of their sessions that run across the borough.   

 

The following links provide further information about other activities available to children and young people this school holiday and all year round in Hillingdon.   

• Hillingdon Youth Offer | www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer 

• HAF | www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haf/information-parents/3

• Family Hubs and Children’s Centres - If you have a child aged 0-7, why not book onto one of their sessions that run across the borough | http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/family-hubs

• Care and Support Directory |  https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk

• Activity programmes for children and young people - Hillingdon Council | www.hillingdon.gov.uk/children-activities  

• Events and activities in Hillingdon - Discover Hillingdon | https://discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/events  

• SEND local offer - Hillingdon Council | http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/send

• Libraries - Hillingdon Council | www.hillingdon.gov.uk/library-branches 

• G:Ventures at Global Academy - Your New Creative Youth Club | https://globalacademy.com/gventures/