Thank you to all those who responded to the consultation.
The aim of the change is to make things more simple and clear, and to return to the one-hour model of lessons. Therefore from September 2015, the school day will run from 08.30 to 15:00 daily (including Fridays), with a change from a 20 to a 30-minute tutor session each day. There will continue to be a split lunch.
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Time |
Activity for Side A |
Activity for Side B |
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08.30 |
Lesson 1 |
Lesson 1 |
|
09.30 |
Lesson 2 |
Lesson 2 |
|
10.30 |
Break |
Break |
|
10.50 |
Lesson 3 |
Lesson 3 |
|
11.50 |
Lunch (40 minutes) |
Lesson 4 (1 hour until 12.50) |
|
12.30 |
Lesson 4 (1 hour until 12.50) |
Last third of Lesson 4 |
|
12.50 |
Last third of Lesson 4 |
Lunch (40 minutes) |
|
13.30 |
Lesson 5 |
Lesson 5 |
|
14.30 |
Tutor time |
Tutor time |
|
15.00 |
End of school |
End of school |
We had only a few comments, mostly based around the length of lunch-time. We have been monitoring the lunch queue closely and working with the Junior Leaders to improve the way in which the lunch queue runs, and have managed to pare down the length of time the students are having to queue. However, we are also clear that a 40-minute lunch allows us to run a better and calmer school day all round, so this will not be changed. Thank you.
Indulgence Evening, Friday 13th March
PTA: Under the chairmanship of Frederick Guobardia and the vice-chairmanship of Michelle Jefferson, the PTA is now preparing for the Indulgence Evening on Friday 13th March: a chance to enjoy excellent treatments at low prices in the company of other parents, carers and teachers. Please telephone the school to book an appointment.
PTA Open Panel: 18:00-19:00 Monday 2nd March
Open Panel: On 2nd March we have agreed that there will be a different format to the PTA meeting: there will be a chance for a question and answer session in school, which will run from 6.00 – 7.30pm in the Library. Questions to be emailed to alice.clay@heartlands.
Thank you to parents and carers who have sent through their responses for the proposed changes to the School Day. Â A reminder that you may email, telephone or arrange a meeting with Ms Clay to discuss any questions or raise any concerns.
We have extended the deadline for the responses to the end of Monday 2nd February.
Thank you.
Ms Clay
Deputy Headteacher
We are now approaching the end of the Options process. Â Forms are due in on 5th February. Â Please make time to talk through choices with students.
Please also remember to make appointments for the Year 9 Parents’ evening on Thursday 5th February, for those last-minute items of guidance. Â Good Luck to Year 9!
Ms Clay
Deputy Headteacher
Four places for our aspirational Year 11s at the LSE!
The LSE is a top London university, and we have the chance of four places for our students to attend a week of summer school there, from 6th to 10th July (after exams).
The places are for students interested in studying Social Sciences: History, Geography, Sociology, etc, and the summer school will also prepare our Year 11s for Higher Education.  In that week, students will have the opportunity to experience university life first-hand and meet current university students. Hopefully this experience will encourage them to pursue university careers.
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The programme consists of the following:
Classes, lectures, workshops and group discussions
Opportunities to develop team-work, problem solving, project and presentation skills
An off-site trip
Advice on applying to university
An LSE certificate presented in a closing ceremony.
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I shall be asking Heads of House and teachers for nominations, but would also welcome students volunteeringÂ
Ms Clay
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Year 7s will be going to see ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at the Almeida Theatre on Tuesday 27th January.
Students should arrive for 5.45pm to meet with Ms Watson at the Community Entrance; arrival back at school at approximately 11pm.
Haringey Sixth Form Centre Open Evening
Haringey Sixth Form Centre is holding an Open Evening for prospective students to meet teachers and tour the facilities on Wednesday 4 February, between 5.00 and 7.00pm.
Teachers and current students will talk to you about the wide range of courses on offer from A-levels to vocational qualifications.
Go to the Haringey 6th form website to register for a fast pass here:
Year 11 Parents’ Evening will run from 4.30-7.30pm on Wednesday 21st January.
This will be the final Parentsâ Evening for Year 11 and the most important, as we will issue their mock results, current grades and predicted grades in the Year 11 report. There will then be an opportunity for you to meet with each of your childâs teachers to discuss how they can improve between now and the summer exams. There will also be important information about interventions we are putting in place to support students who are underachieving given out at this event. You may also have questions about college applications which we can help and support with on this date.
We have an appointment system for this evening and your child will be asked to make an appointment on your behalf with their subject teachers. Each appointment will last for 5 minutes and we ask that you keep to time. Your child will record their appointment times with each teacher in their planner so they should bring their planner with them on the evening.
Please arrive at the Community Entrance (via the car park) where you will be able to collect your childâs report and proceed to the designated area for your first appointment. We would suggest that you arrive 10 minutes early so that you have time to discuss the report with your child. It is compulsory that your child accompanies you to Parentsâ evening. We expect all students to attend in full school uniform.
If you need a translator, we suggest that you bring a family member or friend with you who can act as an interpreter. However, if you would like to request a translator, please email christine.raucci@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk with your requirements.  Please indicate your preferred time slot on the reply slip below and return it to your childâs form tutor by Wednesday 14th January. We look forward to seeing you at this important event.
Ms Emmerson
Deputy Headteacher
Standards & Achievements
Following excellent attendance at the Year 9 options evening, parents and carers are reminded that the deadline for choices will be February 5th. This is also the date of the Year 9 parents evening.
Please discuss the choices with your child: please note the options booklets and the options evening presentation are also attached online:
Please make a note of the Heartlands Arts Showcase on Friday 26th June.
This will involve an exhibition of students’ artwork alongside Music and Drama performances. The event will be a celebration of the immense talent and creativity of our students. Â Â More news to follow.
