HGS News Archive

A reminder to students about the arrangements for the start of term.

Friday 3rd September: Induction day for year 7 and 12 only, 0845 to 1535. Year 7 to attend in full uniform.

From Monday 6th September: All students in school 0845 - 1535.

Please ensure that your child's cashless catering account is in credit ready for the first day back to school.  For more information click here

A PDF file containing the relevant information is available here. It contains details of all the topics covered, including results information, how to accept your offers, explanations of clearing, adjustment and next steps.

Results Day is Thursday 19th August.

Results can be collected from school at 10am.

Students are advised to check their offers on UCAS track.

Staff will be available to see students eligible for clearing from 8.00am, and for any other student enquires from 10.00am. 

There are 3 new vacancies being advertised on the HGS web site:

Catering Assistant

Cleaners

Lunchtime Supervisors

For further information and an application form please visit our Vacancies page

Parents will no doubt know that the secretary of state for education has written to outstanding schools giving them the option of converting to academy status, subject to new legislation currently passing through parliament.

At their meeting on 17th June the governors of the school resolved to proceed with an application with a view to securing academy status by the 1st September. Pupils have today been given a letter to take home regarding this decision and we recommend all parents to read this letter, a copy of which can be downloaded by clicking here.

A list of frequently asked questions compiled by the department for education can be downloaded by clicking here.

Further information about the academy programme is available at the department for education website.

This year's House Music competition is on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd June
Entry forms and rules can be downloaded here.  Final entries 11th June.

Making music can be an incredibly rewarding activity whether it is personal satisfaction and pride in mastering a new skill, or the thrill of performing in front of friends and family in a major concert venue. As well as learning a specific skill which can remain for life it can also enrich and support many other aspects of learning. There are many instruments to choose from and such a wide range of musical styles from different times and places - everyone can enjoy the experience of playing a musical instrument. Music is an important part of many people’s lives and the experience of learning a musical instrument will help develop a deeper understanding and life long love of music.  Further information click here.

Work is progressing well on the implementation of our new Cashless Catering System which will be fully operational from the end of May 2010.

Parents of all pupils will shortly be receiving a letter via pupil post explaining how this will affect students and the new procedures that will be implemented. Parents are also invited to a Parents Information Evening to be held on Wednesday 19th May at 7pm in the Main Hall, and further details on this are enclosed in the letter. 

Some of you will find that new answer booklets are being used for AQA examinations (not other Awarding Bodies).

Please follow the link below for further information and examples. Not all subjects are affected and, again, the details are on the website.

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce.php

There is also a PDF document available for students to guide them in this area.

If you need any further help, please contact Mrs Fozzard.

The spring term ends on Thursday 1st April and as usual we will have a shortened afternoon with school dismissing after final assembly at approximately 2.30 p.m. Pupils who are awaiting transport may remain in school until the normal time.

The summer term starts on Monday 19th April at the normal time for all students.

Home Access is a new government scheme to provide low income families with access to the internet at home.

For information about how you can apply for this grant please refer to this letter from HGS and the further information leaflet.