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| 6th May 2022 |
| Student Bulletin |
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| Relationship and Sex Education Consultation Stage 1 Meeting - THANK YOU and Next Steps |
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A massive thank you to the 15 parents that attended the Consultation Stage 1 forum on Wednesday this week. With the governing body having to formally agree the policy it was also wonderful to have 3 of our parent governors and 2 staff governors in attendance who have all reported how useful they found the session and discussions with parents and staff.
The discussions and feedback from the event will now enable us to adapt and change our scheme of work and update our policy ready for the next stage of consultation with the whole parent body.
At the end of the meeting, we outlined the next steps we will be taking as a school:
· Collate and review all parent and other stakeholder responses
· Update lesson content based on feedback from the evening but also to include edits around the legal age of consent to make this more prominent in lessons (ready for next school year)
· Make adjustments to the draft policy based on feedback from stakeholders (this will also include some changes to the content and delivery time of content in year groups)
· Publish new updated policy by the second half of the summer term for the whole parent body consultation and received comments
· Adopt the policy/content if required after full consultation
· Aiming to adopt the revised policy on the 7th of July at last Full Governors Meeting of the school year (if date missed we will hold until September meeting)
· Update any lessons and content ready for the 2022 Academic year (however this may need more time but have until later in school year before delivery begins)
· Publish finalised policy to new intake parents in September
· Before delivery starts in all year groups next year fully inform parents of content
We know a small number of parents got in touch saying they could not attend the meeting and it has been excellent to also receive comments from them.
If you have any comments on the Relationship and Sex Education that you would like to make now then please do email mdowns@highcliffeschool.com. There will also be an opportunity for further comments in the next stage of the consultation.
Thank you again for engaging in such an important topic. |
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Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week: 9th – 15th May
So what’s going on at Highcliffe School?
As well as learning more about this year’s key theme of loneliness and mental health in tutor time, students can get involved with one of our well-being activities or find out more about what makes good mental health, and sources of support.
Well-being activities: all start at 13:30 and are open to students in any year – no experience required. When they are full, they’re full!
Monday – Get those endorphins going with a good sing! Which song will be your favourite? Location: EX1
Tuesday – Get creative with a giant painting! How will you contribute to the big picture? Location: Da Vinci
Wednesday – Get active with a game of netball! Who will be on your team? Location: Gym
Thursday – Get caring with a thoughtful letter! What will you share with someone? Location: Sixth Form Study Centre
Friday – Get mindful with a meditation session! Why not de-stress ready for the weekend? Location: EX1
Information stand:
Main school – Monday / Wednesday / Friday in the canteen
Sixth Form – Tuesday / Thursday in the Sixth Form cafe |
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| Photography Success! (ACE) |
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We are delighted to say that two of our Year 12 Photography A Level students have had their photographs selected to be part of the 'New Beginnings' final exhibition which will be shown at the New Forest Heritage Centre Gallery, Lyndhurst between Saturday 30th April and Wednesday 6th July. This competition attracted entries from multiple schools across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire so we are really pleased for both Holly and Elliot whose work will be on display. Pop in and visit if you are passing.
Photography Success |
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| Hengistbury Head Writing Competition 2022 |
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This local competition is in its eighth year and entries are welcomed from anyone with an interest in writing. This year, they are using a quote from William Wordsworth as the starting point for themes and ideas:
“Come forth into the light of things,
Let Nature be your teacher.”
What has nature taught you? Perhaps patience, healing, appreciation, relief, survival, a different view of things, respect, or something else? Use your own experiences to write a poem, a piece of prose or a short story. The competition is free to enter and all the information and rules can be found on our MyWrite site (Highcliffe.School/L/MyWrite). Happy writing!
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Exam Stationery
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A reminder to all students taking exams or in need of stationery items, the Library sells exam packs for £2.50 and a variety of items as listed.
LIBRARY SHOP PRICES
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR £10
GLUE STICK 50p
SET OF 3 BLACK PENS 60p
SET OF 3 PENCILS 40p
PACK OF COLOURING PENCILS £1.50
PURPLE PEN 20p
EXAM PACK £2.50
Contains: clear pencil case, 2 black pens,
1 pencil, 1 15cm ruler, 1 eraser, 1 compass,
1 protractor & 1 pencil sharpener |
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| Dr Bike free bike safety checks |
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A team from Sustrans will be coming into school on the following dates to check bikes and make light adjustments and repairs. This will be done a year group at a time due to the size of the school. More information will be given closer to the dates. This is one element of our campaign for safer riding at Highcliffe School.
12th May Year 10 and 9
26th May Year 8 and some 9
2nd June Sixth Form and staff
9th June on hold if we have anyone missed through absence.
Please click here for a letter regarding the bike checks. |
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Upcoming Dates
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Monday 8th May – Friday 13th May
All week - GCSE / GCE External Exams
Monday 9th May
Y13 Study Leave Begins
Y8 Everyones Adventure
Tuesday 10th May
Y8 Everyones Adventure
Y12 SDSA Presentations
Wednesday 11th May
6th form Live Lounge (6.30pm)
Y8 Everyones Adventure
Thursday 12th May
Y12 EPQ Marketplace
Whole Week:
GCSE / GCE Exams continue
Monday 16th May
3:2 Days begin |
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| The Umbrella Group |
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Please see the meeting dates for The Umbrella group, offering support for parents of children on the autistic spectrum. To find out more please contact Debbie Muldoon-Hall by email djm@westbourneaml.com or Clare Lockyer on 07450210911.
Venue-The Pool Room at Portfield School, Parley Lane, Hurn, BH23 6BP
Saturday 21st May 10-12noon
Saturday 25th June 10-12noon
Saturday 16th July 10-12 noon |
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| Have you seen all our Clubs? |
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| Our new updated list of clubs for next term can be found here, please note the PE clubs will be updated after the holidays and start back from week commencing 2nd May 22. |
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| Music Notices |
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Music Enrichment this term starting first week back:
Please note change of venue for the choir which will now rehearse in the atrium in the Da Vinci building |
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| Feedback Welcome |
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| We welcome feedback on the Bulletin as want it to be as useful as possible. If there is something you would like to see added or changed then please let us know. |
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| We value the power of education to change lives |
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