The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1103 12 th July 2019 Email: [email protected]Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk Thank you so much to everyone from our school community and the wider Hemel Hempstead community who came in record numbers to support our Summer Fair and Dog Show. Miss May and Mrs Jelley (a parent, and HHSA member) organised such an entertaining, enjoyable and fun day for everyone. More importantly we estimate that the event will have raised over £400 for the Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust, and over £4000 for the School Fund, which is used only for projects which directly support our children. Muggy, humid weather is never helpful, especially if you are either: a. A Year 10 boy wearing a dress, high heels and a wig on a stage lit by hot, bright stage lights! b. A PE teacher trying to remember the last time you had to wear a jacket and tie! This week has seen two humid, but brilliant evening events. Starting on Monday we had a fabulous display of House Drama and Art. The students were given just two weeks to take an obscure literacy stimulus from 1907 and in their breaks and lunchtime, pull together as a mixed age group team to write, rehearse, equip, artistically compliment, costume and perform a drama piece with matching graphic display. The quality was great, the humour even better. The House competition is now getting really close, there is all to play for in the run up to next Friday’s big announcement, which Mr Shaw will get to make to top off a brilliant first year as House events coordinator. Then on Tuesday we had the Sports Awards. It was fantastic to see and celebrate what has been a simply incredible year for our sports teams and individuals. So many records broken across so many sports, one going back to 1965. The evening started with Mr Heward delivering an affectionate and heartfelt tribute to Aiden Foran (many of your will have seen his inspirational video on our Instagram and Twitter Feeds) as he was named key stage 4 and 5 sportsperson of the year, and finished with the key stage 3 sportsperson of the year Ondine Achampong, who this week (news flash!) is flying off to Azerbaijan for Team GB pre-Olympic trials. An incredibly exciting time for a phenomenally talented gymnast. On Monday selected Year 7 and 10 students supported Year 6 pupils from local schools in our MathsLand competition and on Wednesday Year 10 had the rare opportunity to see The Scottish Play, Macbeth, performed in an innovative open air experience at Blenheim Palace. At roughly the same time our intrepid group of explorers touched down in Cambodia for what we hope will be the experience of a lifetime. Next week many more residential and day trips will leave for places as far afield as Berlin, Rome, the Lake District and Hendon(!) as we start Activities week. Finally, can I thank all the parents who have attended awards and prize giving assemblies this and last week. It is so lovely to see you supporting your brilliant children and is a special reminder of what a great community this school is. It means a lot to your children and to us. Thank you Neil Hassell Headteacher HEADTEACHER CERTIFICATE For Service to the School Community Assisting a member of the public who was unwell; looking after her until the emergency services could be called. Chloe Smith 10F National Online Safety – Parents link to ‘What Parents Need to know about Children accessing Drugs Online’ file:///N:/News/Children%20accessing%20d rugs%20online.htm
Thank you so much to everyone from our school community and the wider Hemel Hempstead community who came in record numbers to support our Summer Fair and Dog Show. Miss May and Mrs Jelley (a parent, and HHSA member) organised such an entertaining, enjoyable and fun day for everyone. More importantly we estimate that the event will have raised over £400 for the Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust, and over £4000 for the School Fund, which is used only for projects which directly support our children.
Muggy, humid weather is never helpful, especially if you are either:
a. A Year 10 boy wearing a dress, high heels and a wig on a stage lit by hot, bright stage lights! b. A PE teacher trying to remember the last time you had to wear a jacket and tie!
This week has seen two humid, but brilliant evening events. Starting on Monday we had a fabulous display of House Drama and Art. The students were given just two weeks to take an obscure literacy stimulus from 1907 and in their breaks and lunchtime, pull together as a mixed age group team to write, rehearse, equip, artistically compliment, costume and perform a drama piece with matching graphic display. The quality was great, the humour even better. The House competition is now getting really close, there is all to play for in the run up to next Friday’s big announcement, which Mr Shaw will get to make to top off a brilliant first year as House events coordinator. Then on Tuesday we had the Sports Awards. It was fantastic to see and celebrate what has been a simply incredible year for our sports teams and individuals. So many records broken across so many sports, one going back to 1965. The evening started with Mr Heward delivering an affectionate and heartfelt tribute to Aiden Foran (many of your will have seen his inspirational video on our Instagram and Twitter Feeds) as he was named key stage 4 and 5 sportsperson of the year, and finished with the key stage 3 sportsperson of the year Ondine Achampong, who this week (news flash!) is flying off to Azerbaijan for Team GB pre-Olympic trials. An incredibly exciting time for a phenomenally talented gymnast. On Monday selected Year 7 and 10 students supported Year 6 pupils from local schools in our MathsLand competition and on Wednesday Year 10 had the rare opportunity to see The Scottish Play, Macbeth, performed in an innovative open air experience at Blenheim Palace. At roughly the same time our intrepid group of explorers touched down in Cambodia for what we hope will be the experience of a lifetime. Next week many more residential and day trips will leave for places as far afield as Berlin, Rome, the Lake District and Hendon(!) as we start Activities week. Finally, can I thank all the parents who have attended awards and prize giving assemblies this and last week. It is so lovely to see you supporting your brilliant children and is a special reminder of what a great community this school is. It means a lot to your children and to us. Thank you
Neil Hassell Headteacher
HEADTEACHER CERTIFICATE For Service to the School Community
Assisting a member of the public who was unwell; looking after her until the emergency services could be called.
Chloe Smith 10F
National Online Safety – Parents link to ‘What Parents Need to know about Children accessing Drugs Online’
Junior Wind Band visited Adeyfield School which brought students from different schools together. This allowed new members of the band to develop in music. The teachers and sixth formers encouraged and helped the students with the music if they were struggling or couldn’t remember something, all together we managed to complete around three different pieces of music in a short time (with a few sweets in between as well). This shows that if a group come together they can improve their abilities together. In my opinion, this trip was a great idea (especially sweets) and opened up new learning possibilities which helped others improve. I grew in confidence as the day went on and was helped by those around me, giving me more confidence in playing an instrument than I had before. This trip is a great way to improve and if you are interested in improving in a wind instrument (as well as a few exceptions like the bass guitar, drums and xylophone) then I can’t stress enough to you that it’s the best way to do so. The trip really showed the skills of people in Junior Wind Band which is why it makes it an amazing experience and many others would agree with me. This trip was fantastic and fun and I would recommend it to students that are interested in improving their music reading and playing skills.
Jackson Priest 7P
All Hail Macbeth!
On Wednesday the 10th July, Year 10 students got the exciting opportunity to see a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Rose Theatre, Blenheim Palace which is a pop up Shakespearean theatre. We, along with other schools, crammed into the standing area just like groundlings of the Globe Theatre would as they prepared to watch a play. Amazing actors, equally amazing costumes, set design and special effects came together in a performance so amazing (and a theatre a little hot). One strike of a drum and the audience fell silent, as the first act commenced and we were introduced to the courageous Macbeth and Banquo, the mysterious witches and a plethora of other characters, all brought to life in front of our eyes by the incredible cast. For the next hour and a half we were taken on a captivating journey true to the original, where even we were involved as the characters routinely marched and mingled amongst us and even splashed the front row with water at one point. At the end of the act, applause flooded the theatre and we left to eat lunch during the 20 minute interval, eager for more. Excitedly, we sat on the floor of the theatre 20 minutes later and waited as the actors talked to us and even asked for students to share their sweets and snacks with them (many of whom said yes). Moments later, the second and final act began, which turned out to be even more spectacular than the first. We sat in awe as scenes of joy, anger, despair and everything in between played out, all building tension. Excitement piqued as a combination of sound, props, lots of fake blood and excellent choreography came together to form an explosive final scene where once again the audience were involved (now as the trees of Birnam wood, shielding the soldiers that snuck around the audience) that was deservedly met with a never ending chorus of applause. This incredible day out left us stunned and enthralled, and will no doubt influence and aid us in our studies of Macbeth next year and in our GCSE exams.
Oliver Stone 10N
***Blue Week*** 14th - 17th History trip to Berlin 14th – 17th Year 9 PE Trip to Newlands Activity Centre 15th – 19th Activities Week for students not on residential trips 15th – 19th Year 12 Self Programme Days 15th – 18th Year 10/12 RE/Philosophy Trip to Rome 15th – Year 10 visit to XC 15th – Year 8 Forms ACF visit to RAF Hendon 15th – Year 7 Work Shadow Day 15th – Year 7 (not Work Shadowing) Careers related activities with Miss Bond 16th – Year 8 Forms ACF Maths enterprise Day 16th – Year 8 Forms LNP visit to RAF Hendon 16th – Year 7 Forms LNP visit to Whipsnade Zoo 16th – Year 7 Forms ACF visit Natural History Museum 17th – Year 8 Forms LNP Maths Enterprise Day 17th – Year 7 LNP visit to Natural History Museum 17th – Year 7 ACF visit to Whipsnade Zoo 18th – Years 7-10 It’s a Knock-Out/Picnic in the Park 9.45am – 2.00pm (on school grounds) 19th – Last day of term, term ends for student’s at 12.15pm The Newsletter is blue or gold to correspond with the blue or gold timetable of the following week.
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The Hemel Hempstead School Association
PTA News Next Meeting: Tuesday the 17th of September - Annual AGM followed by general meeting please do join us at 7.00pm in the Library. We are looking for a new chair and vice chair for the end of 2019. If you are interested please do get in touch via the contact details below. We look forward to meeting some new faces next term. A Long Weekend of Events - 5th to 7th July The 5th July was the annual Summer Concert with PIMMS on the patio. The evening was wonderful with perfect weather for a cool drink and fresh air during the interval. We raised money through sales of refreshments plus pre-sale raffle tickets. Thank you so much for your support at this event. On Sunday the 7th it was the bi-annual Summer Fair and Dog Show. There were volunteers there all day from the school and the HHSA and many steps were walked. . The day was a resounding success and we have raised just under £4,000 to go towards funding requests from around the school next year. Thank you all so much for joining us. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of the PTA Team but most especially Donna Jelley and Miss Gail May who both worked their socks off to get this event organised - thank you both!! Watch this space for details of upcoming events during the new school term, including the return of the Christmas Market later on in November! HHSA Contact Email Louisa Lingwood - [email protected]
Boys – 1st place Jack Raine 10P , 2nd place Harry Bonner 10C, 3rd place Zayd Bakkali Kassemi 10L
Girls – 1st place Summer Brookes, 2nd place Isabelle Jelfs 8N, 3rd place Lauren Collis 9F
Well done to everyone who took part
Flyers attached: Arriva Student Travel 2019-2020 Shelley Netball Club Instrumental Lessons Registration process Watford Ladies Team Trials
DSPL – Survey Here is a link to the Dacorum Delivering Special Provision Locally (DSPL) survey that any of our families are welcome to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8HV9VZQ Dr Pullar
Music Lessons Spaces have become available for instrumental lessons for the following:
Clarinet Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Violin
If you are interested in taking up any of the above please see the attached letter explaining the registration procedure.
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Hertfordshire Music Service Dear Parents and Carers
Instrumental tuition will be provided from September 2019 by Hertfordshire Music Service.
Instrumental lessons available: Trombone, Trumpet, Guitar, Cello, Violin, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder, Saxophone, Piano and Voice.
If you would like to apply for your child to have lessons, please visit the Music Service website www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk and follow the attached guidelines. The first time you go into the system you will be asked to set up an account. If the lesson length is not specifically listed, please select ‘OTHER’ and we will contact you to discuss your requirements.
Fees until the end of the Academic Year 2019/2020
Individual Tuition Price per lesson Price per Term (11 lessons)
Students under 19
Individual 30 min lesson £21.00 £231.00 Individual 20 min lesson £14.00 £154.00 Shared 30 min lessons £10.50 £115.50
Please note that if your child receives greater or less than 11 lessons in any one term, an appropriate adjustment for this will be made with your invoice the following term. A maximum of 33 lessons will be delivered in an academic year.
If you would like to make changes to the provision, e.g. changing from a 20 minute to a 30 minute lesson, this can only be made from the start of a new term.
Notice to finish lessons is required in writing to Hertfordshire Music Service. Lessons can only finish at the end of a term. This means that you must give notice by half term e.g. in order to finish lessons at the end of the Autumn term, notice must be given by Autumn half term. Full terms and conditions are available on the Music Service website www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk Please ensure that all communication of notice to terminate lessons and requests to change lesson durations is given in writing directly to the Music Service at [email protected] . Please do not send notice to the school or teacher. We will do this on your behalf. While the timetabling of your child’s lesson will be done by the School, all invoicing for lessons will be managed directly by Hertfordshire Music Service.
Students in Year 3 or above receiving Free School Meals and/or other benefits while living in and attending school in Hertfordshire may be able to receive financial support for instrumental or vocal lessons with Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS). We also support children in the care of Hertfordshire County Council. Details of this scheme are available at www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/remission
If you would like advice on hiring an instrument please contact Linda Small on 01707 281550 or speak to your child’s instrumental teacher. Parents may also take advantage of the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme to purchase a new instrument. For further information or to place an order, please contact: Tel: 01707 281550 Email: [email protected]
Full terms and conditions can be found on the Music Service website www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk
The new Academic year is fast approaching. This is the perfect time to find out what travel options are available to you.
At Arriva, there are many options for travelling by bus, and many ways to pay. Arriva would like to take this opportunity to inform you about our Direct Debit payment scheme for Student & Child Scholar Saver tickets – a simple, easy way to pay for travel across local zones and networks.
The Direct Debit scheme allows parents or guardians to pay for the annual cost of a bus ticket, spread over affordable monthly payments. Once this is set up this will keep on rolling for as long as the DD active with no need to renew year after year. There is also no contract & you can cancel at any time if circumstances change.
Not only does the ticket allow travel during school times, but can be used for your child to travel at evenings and weekends too.
It’s a simple process to apply, to arrange your Direct Debit & for further information please follow the link below:
arrivabus.co.uk/ss-hertsessex to ensure delivery of tickets in time for the start of the new school year, we recommend registering by the end of July. Once registered you can select either to receive your monthly pass by post or sent to your child’s mobile phone.
For any queries regarding the scheme, please email: [email protected]
