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31st March 2023 

Headteacher welcome

Hello and welcome to the latest newsletter of this academic year. It has been another brilliant term at Henley Bank High School. There have been a significant number of trips, visits, guest speakers and activities, as well as mid-year assessments, preparation for GCSEs and the rehearsals for the upcoming school production of Matilda.
The Matilda school production is well underway with rehearsals in dance, drama and singing taking place. We are really looking forward to seeing the finished production and would love for as many parents and carers to come and support on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th April.

Information has been sent by email with details of how to purchase tickets.
The last few weeks have seen lots of events linked to our character offer including guest speakers from Greener Britain who worked with Year 8 to raise environmental awareness and understanding
and tasked them with creating initiatives that will have an impact.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is going from success to success with the largest number of participants (over two thirds of Year 9) that we have ever had. We are really looking forward to the upcoming expeditions and to hear how the students have got on with their skills work and challenges. Training for Ten Tors is currently taking place and we can confirm that we will be entering a team for both the 35-mile and 45-mile competition later this year. Other trips and visits include a Maths conference, experience days at Hartpury college, a Symposium event at Rendcomb College and the Year 11 Geography Field trip. We also have students participating in the G15 Celebration of Success event which sees schools across the county come together and perform.
Year 11 have now completed their second set of PPEs (Pre-Public Examinations). They have worked exceptionally hard throughout all of these exams, and are in their final few weeks until the Summer GCSE exam season starts on Monday 15th May. All of their teachers have commented on the work ethic and commitment of the Year 11 students throughout the exams, in lessons and when completing their coursework. I want to take this opportunity to wish them all the luck and success with these exams.
Finally, I would just like to say thank you as always to all the staff, students and parents/carers for all that has been done over the past few weeks.
I wish all our students, staff and their families a safe Easter break. We look forward to welcoming all year groups back on Monday 17th April.

Star Student: Nominated by their Head of Year 

Ruby C - Year 7

Ruby has shown great determination this term and I have been so proud of how she has been continuing her learning outside of school, especially with her baking. She is a valued member of the Matilda Production and lots of staff have talked about how polite and respectful Ruby is. 

Lilly-Anne B - Year 8 

Lily-Anne has had an amazing half term! She always demonstrates amazing levels of ambition through her high expectations as well as always leading by example when it comes to uniform and behaviour. Lily-Anne is also a key part of our schools Netball team where she shows her levels of determination and respect towards everyone which is fantastic. Lily-Anne has continued to thrive throughout this year which has been fantastic to see and I can't wait to see this continue into the later end of the year. Well done Lily-Anne!

Eric N - Year 9

This term’s Year 9 Star Student is Eric. Eric has shown immense determination in many facets of his school life this year so far. He has shown great dedication to his learning, regularly going above and beyond in his revision, showing his ambition to push himself out of his comfort zone to achieve success. Eric has also shown great amounts of dedication towards his Duke of Edinburgh award, completing his volunteer work with diligence and high expectations. Eric has maintained his hard work throughout the year, going from strength to strength. Keep up the brilliant work, Eric!

Taylor M - Year 10

Taylor encompasses every value Henley Bank advocates and is such a great role model to those in her own year group and below. Taylor has been consistently polite, helpful and respectful not only throughout this past half term but since the start of the year. She is always willing to help out in the mornings with a smile and shows great confidence in the way she interacts with both staff and students. Additionally she works extremely hard in all lessons and strives to do her very best in everything she does. Keep shining bright Taylor! 

Sinon J - Year 11

Sinon has been incredible all term, and has really set the bar high for his  friends and peers within year 11. Sinon has done absolutely everything possible to give himself the best chance success during his time in year 11. He is in early every morning, getting on with work, he also spends every working lunch and champions hour bettering himself, and preparing for his upcoming exams. 

You are a true inspiration to all at Henley Bank High School Sinon. Keep up the great work. 

Messages from our Heads of Year:
Year 7

It has been another fantastic term for all of you in Year 7.
One of the biggest highlights for me hasn't happened yet but it soon will after the Easter holidays. Well done to all of you in Year 7 who have been part of the Matilda Production! This was something you had to step outside of your comfort zone to do not long after you first joined us and to see how far you have come is exceptional. I would also like to congratulate our sports teams who have done us proud by getting out to fixtures and giving their best. Whilst not every result has gone our way, I want to congratulate you on showing such confidence and determination. This culminated in a fantastic 2 day Greenshaw Learning Trust Tournament and I am proud of all of the Year 7s that represented us as Henley Bank High School. The Spring Term is always an interesting term for Year 7 as friendships begin to evolve and we start to feel more settled in Secondary school life. I can't believe that next term, we will start looking to you, Year 7, as role models for our Year 6s who will begin their transition with us. I look forward to seeing all of you conducting yourself with the ambition, confidence and respect that always makes me proud to be your Head of Year.

Year 8

This term for Year 8 has been full of success of which I couldn't be prouder! Sporting achievements have been high this term with our Football team progressing to the District semi-finals, showing amazing levels of ambition, determination and contributing to the wider success of Henley Bank High School. 
More highlights included our trip to Hartpury College where some students tested their coaching and sports knowledge as well as seeing all the phenomenal facilities and attractions that Hartpury has to offer. Our Brilliant club started their work with Oxford University and the whole of the year group came together to create some innovative ways for schools to become greener on our Geography Day. 
I hope Year 8 all have a restful break following all the success of this term, ready to continue to thrive as we come back!

Year 9

What a term it has been for year 9! Year 9 have had an excellent term, filled with the beginnings of new adventures. Year 9 have been weighing up their futures to make choices about their GCSE options, showing great determination and ambition. This determination has continued to manifest for some of our year, who have taken part in the trials for our final Ten Tors team. Congratulations to those of you through to the final team – I cannot wait to hear about your adventures in the final competition. It has also been lovely hearing about the volunteering and new skills being learnt for everyone’s Duke of Edinburgh award. I look forward to the upcoming expeditions. Finally, I want to say a huge well done to those who took part in the G15 concert. You showed huge amounts of confidence and creativity.

Year 10

Since September the Year 10s have been working on their communication and I have loved seeing this develop in each of them in their own ways. Through approaching companies and businesses for work experience, to engaging with  in-depth conversations with staff members I have been so proud to see how the Year 10s are growing into polite and respectful young adults. This half term has also seen many of the Year 10s complete parts of their PSAs in various subjects and has required the students to show perseverance, determination and hard work to ensure they are doing the very best they can. I am incredibly impressed by how these students have thrown themselves into the challenge and really pushed themselves. I cannot wait to see the continued hard work of the Year 10s next term. 

Year 11

We're nearly there now, and ready to make our final push to reach the summit of our academic mountain. The final push is laid out right ahead of us, we know what steps we have to take, and how to take them - it is now simply about taking them. This term could be summed up with the word Maturity. That is how best to describe our phenomenal year 11 cohort. They have taken responsibility, invested in their futures, and grown hugely as people. I am really excited to see what they achieve this summer, and as they take their next steps into the world of tomorrow. 

31 Mar 2023
Year 11 Buddhist temple vist
Year 11 RE students visited the Bristol Buddhist Centre to cement their knowledge and understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices.
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29 Mar 2023
Gloucestershire's Young Photographer competition 2023 entries
We have had another amazing number of entries submitted from our students to this year's Gloucestershire Young Photographer hosted by Cheltenham Camera Club.
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27 Mar 2023
G15 Celebration of Success
We are thrilled to express our immense pride in the performers who represented our school at the G15 concert held at Gloucester Cathedral on March 23rd. 
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20 Mar 2023
Ten tors weekend
Another fantastic weekend of Ten Tors training for our Year 9 and 10s. They were navigating independently to bag Tors, cross fords, avoid adders, and overcome the infamous moon grass. Huge determination and ambition all round - we are very proud of them all.
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20 Mar 2023
Year 11 Geography Trip
The Year 11 Geographers undertook the second fieldtrip for their GCSE by visiting Gloucester Quays and City Centre. This will help them answer fieldwork questions in Paper 3 of their GCSE.
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08 Mar 2023
International women's day
To celebrate international women's day, all students are attending assemblies led by Ms Bradbury.
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Year 8 & 11 Academic review day
9:00am – 12:00pm
31
March
Easter holidays
All Day
From 03 Apr until 14 Apr
03
April
Ten Tors - Dartmoor training
All Day
From 14 Apr until 16 Apr
14
April
All students return
All Day
17
April
Y11 Parent Information evening
6:00pm – 7:00pm
19
April
Matilda Production rehearsal
10:00am – 3:00pm
23
April
Year 11 - Art exam
All Day
From 25 Apr until 26 Apr
25
April
Matilda Production
6:30pm – 8:00pm
26
April
Matilda Production
6:30pm – 8:00pm
27
April
Ten Tors event
All Day
From 28 Apr until 30 Apr
28
April
Bank holiday
All Day
01
May
Y11 French oral exams
All Day
From 04 May until 05 May
04
May
Bank Holiday
All Day
08
May
End of half term
All Day
26
May
Half term
All Day
From 29 May until 02 Jun
29
May

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