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The annual school and college performance tables have been published today. Once again these demonstrate that the outcomes at HGS are truly outstanding by any measure, and we remain among the very best schools in the country.

There is a lot of data in the tables and we have performed very well in all aspects. For example we have the third highest average GCSE points score per student in Yorkshire, and  this is the 24th highest score in England. Some other highlights include:

Very low absence rates: lowest in Kirklees;

100% of students made the expected rate of progress in English and maths. This is impressive for any school and shows that our students don't just do well because they are already high attainers when they join us, but they build rapidly on that and add value, so to speak. Only 24 schools have achieved this according to today's tables;

Outstanding grade profiles: Highest average points scores (per student and per entry) in Kirklees at GCSE and A level.

Everyone associated with the school has contributed in some way to this success. Congratulations are due to one and all.

Biology teacher Mr Ellis is once again running a marathon for charity. This time his wife will be joining him in completing the London Marathon in April, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. If anyone would like to sponsor Mr Ellis they can do so by visiting their just giving page www.justgiving.com/donnaandsamellis or by text. He has provided further details which you can view by clicking here.

Please click here to download an application form, subjects booklet and prospectus for 2012 entry to the Sixth Form.

Please click here to see the 'Informed Choices' guidance aimed at all students considering A Level subject combinations. It includes advice on A Level combinations in preparation for a wide range of university courses.

http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices.aspx

All Year 9 students have been given a pack of information to guide them through the important process of choosing their GCSE subjects to be studied in years 10 and 11.  To support the students and parents, the year 9 Parents' Evening on the 31st January will enable parents to discuss progress to date with class teachers.  On the 23 February the Options Information Evening will give parents and students . . . Click here for full article.

The Music Department has just launched a new website. Why not take a look around.

Higher Education Finance is an important issue for students and their families. Jane Murphy, Schools Liaison Officer, and Jonathan Croall, Student Finance Officer from the University of Huddersfield will provide an update and information aimed at the parents of students entering Higher Education in 2012. The parents’ presentation will be held on Wednesday 1 February at 7.00pm in the Main Hall and . . . Click here for full article.

The school has been offered the opportunity to run a trip to attend two events at the Olympic Games in London this summer on the 29th and 30th July 2012

If you are interested please read this letter.