Dear Parents and Carers
Our young people continue to settle well into term and it has been good to see them so focussed in lessons and working so hard to establish good learning habits.
Thank you for your continued support with uniform as we establish our expectations a reminder that a warm, waterproof coat is required (especially when we get a mid-morning downpour like yesterday or a frost like this morning and many young people were coat-less!).
Please can I ask you to remind your young person/people to have and show their bus passes and smart cards to the right people at the right time to enable their travel and access to food.
I am delighted to share that our Careers Education, Advice and Guidance now meets 100% of the Gatsby Benchmarks which measure our provision against both regional and national data. A massive thank you to Mrs Brenton for all of her leadership of Careers and Mrs Brown for her support of the big events such as our Careers Fair (26 – 28 November) and Work Experience.
The Year 13 Awards Evening last night was a lovely celebration of all of their achievements, and it was great to be able to wish them happiness and good luck for their new adventures.
Have a good weekend and enjoy the sunshine that we are promised.
Lisa Percy
Headteacher
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Focus on… Communication
Hardenhuish prides itself on the three-way partnership between us as a school, you as parents and carers and our young people. In order to provide the best support for our young people, timely, respectful and honest communication is vital. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us as follows:
| Issue… | Please contact… | By… |
| General concern | Tutor | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for the tutor to contact you |
| Pastoral concern | Pastoral Manager for the Year Group | Emailing Years 7, 8 or 9: Year*Office@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk (replacing the asterix with the year office you wish to email) or phoning reception – 01249 650693 and asking to be put through to the Year Office. For all other year groups, please email: admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phone reception. |
| Subject specific concern | Class Teacher | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for the class teacher to contact you |
| Subject specific concern not resolved by class teacher | Curriculum Leader | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for the Curriculum Leader to contact you |
| Concern regarding learning across subjects | Learning Manager | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and asking to be put through to the Year Office. |
| Learning concern not resolved by Curriculum Leader | Deputy Headteacher Curriculum | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for Mr Woollin to contact you |
| Pastoral concern not resolved by Year Team | Deputy Headteacher Pastoral | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for Mrs Glossop to contact you |
| Safeguarding concern | DSL | Emailing safeguarding@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and asking to speak to the DSL |
| SEN concern | SENCO/Deputy SENCO | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for Mrs Bennett or Mrs Betts to contact you |
| Finance concerns | Finance Team | Emailing finance@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and ask to be put through to the Finance Team |
| Uniform concerns | Finance Team | Emailing finance@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and asking to be put through to the Finance Team |
| Catering concerns | Catering Manager | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for Mr Langley to contact you |
| Extra-curricular activities | Support Team | Emailing admin@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or phoning reception 01249 650693 and leaving a message for Mrs Thurlow to contact you |
Focus on …Behaviour
At Hardenhuish School we know that good behaviour is essential if the school is to look after the wellbeing of the school community and to improve the attainment of all pupils. We know that learning happens best if teachers are able to teach in a calm atmosphere, free from disruption.
Under Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, children have the right to a safe and orderly learning environment to assist them in achieving their full, academic potential. As a school we have developed the Hardenhuish School Habits, in which good behaviour is a key part.
We always appreciate your help and support with promoting positive behaviour in school.
Cashless Catering
There is currently an issue with the software for the school’s cashless catering system which is affecting the balances showing on some students’ cards. The balance showing on your Arbor account is correct, but the one showing when scanning students’ cards is incorrect. We are working with our software providers to rectify this issue as soon as possible.
Bike Marking
The police have reported that there has been an increase in bike thefts in the Chippenham area recently. Because of this they will be in school during lunchtime on Thursday 19 September to do bike marking free of charge. A code is put on the bike and added to a database which makes them easier to trace should they be stolen and dumped. This will take place at the bike racks near the sports hall.
Vocational Students Visit
The Year 11 Vocational students enjoyed a visit to Brewers Fayre at Cepen Park this week where they met Harry, who is completing a Management Apprenticeship. They asked him questions to find out about the range of roles available there and the skills and qualities the Whitbread Group look for in employees. They were also treated to some refreshments and found out about the rewards and challenges within the sector. Thank you, Harry, for your time hosting us and to the team for their wider hospitality, this was a wonderful employability opportunity for the students.
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