Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A

Quick links:

Top 3 items for students to focus on:

Top 3 things we have asked students to focus on:

1. “When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We’, illness becomes wellness.”

2. Before you say something, think how you would feel if someone said that to you. Speak with kindness and you are more likely to be treated with kindness by others.

3. Year 7 to 11 students: Be fully prepared and make the most of all the opportunities during Big Picture Day on Thursday.

Year 12 students: Be fully prepared for the university/careers visits taking place on Thursday 17 October. Think about the things you want to find out.

Year 13 students: Make sure you answer the question ‘so what?’ when talking about your interests in your personal statement. Talk about what you have learnt from the things that you have done rather than listing lots of things. Your statement will be much more impressive.

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Dates for Your Diary Back to top

Important Dates: • Year 11 Parents’ Consultation evening – Tuesday 15 October – 4-7pm • Big Picture Day for Year 7 to 11 – Thursday 17 October • Year 12 University and apprenticeship visits – Thursday 17 October • Year 13 Home Study Day – Thursday 17 October • “Pink up your business dress”, Sixth Form students – Friday 19 October, contribute £2 to Cancer Research • PTA quiz – Friday 18 October – 7:30pm, Main Hall • HOPEWALK – Sunday 20 October, 10am, Swinsty reservoir • “Not” the BTEC gig – Wednesday 23 October, 7pm, Sixth Form Forum • October Half Term – Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November

All upcoming events, term dates and holidays:

• Link to school web calendar

Information Back to top

Shelter in Place

We have no indication that there is any particular threat to our school or any other school, but we feel that it is important to respond to national advice by preparing thoroughly for events that could threaten the safety of our staff and students. Although such an event could be related to a terrorist event, it is also possible that events such as a gas leak or chemical escape could cause us to sound the bell. Shelter in place is a safety procedure that covers extreme hazards such as a smoke cloud, local chemical leak or an intruder on site.

A series of normal bells will signal shelter in place.

The bells will stop ringing when it is all clear.

Students will be given the following instructions during form next week: • In the unlikely event of hearing these bells during lessons, they must follow the instructions of their class teacher and remain in the classroom. • If they are walking on a corridor during lesson time, they must enter the nearest classroom and follow the instructions from the teacher. • In the very unlikely event of hearing these bells at break or lunch, they must quickly and calmly enter the school and go to the next lesson on their timetable. They must then follow the instruction of their teacher.

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HOPEWALK 2019: 10am on Sunday 20 October at Swinsty reservoir.

HOPEWALK is a month of walks taking place across the UK in October in support of Papyrus – a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Harrogate Grammar School would like to invite families from the wider community to participate in a HOPEWALK in memory of Dom Sowa who Harrogate Grammar School sadly lost in 2017.

HOPEWALK will take place on Sunday 20 October at 10am at Swinsty Reservoir. The route to be followed is indicated on the map, accessed through the link below, the starting point is in the car park at point 1.

https://www.yorkshirewater.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Swinsty.pdf

This is not intended as a fundraising event, but an act of solidarity to continue to raise awareness as a school. Should families like to make a donation then please do so at:

https://papyrus-uk.org/donate

Restart a Heart – Wednesday 16 October

As part of National “Restart a Heart Day” we will be hosting the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, who will be delivering CPR training to a selection of students from Period 1 to Period 5.

Ten classes across Year 7, 8 and 9 will be chosen to undertake the training.

Careers Fair – Thursday 28 November 2019, 7pm to 8:30pm

This will be our eighth annual Careers Fair and is open to students in Years 7 – 13 of Harrogate Grammar School together with their parents/carers. We typically have around 80 employer/business stands attending the event and over 500 students and parents who have come each year. We aim to offer students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and support them in their decision-making through individual advice and guidance.

Could you help? Just a couple of hours of your time could help our current students make informed decisions about their future, by encouraging them to seek out information regarding courses and career paths that interest them!

We have had a number of parents, local businesses and former HGS alumni who have enjoyed supporting this event in the past and it has been greatly appreciated by our students. If you feel you are able to share your knowledge and expertise at the Careers Fair, either as an individual talking about your profession or by representing a business or company, then please contact: Mrs Hinkins Personal Development Coordinator and Careers Leader tel: (01423) 531127 – ext 241 or email: [email protected]

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Big Picture Day – Thursday 17 October

All students in Years 7-11 will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting Big Picture Day on Thursday 17 October. Students will be off timetable working in their year groups to experience and take part in a range of activities planned to support their Big Picture personal development programme which encourages students to learn about and discuss issues linked to personal wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, careers education and economic wellbeing, citizenship education and British values. The day is also designed to encourage students to reflect on our school values and develop their skills of respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty (REACH). Information about the different activities planned for each year group is provided below and students will receive further information before the day from form tutors and via emails. We look forward to working with all students on Thursday 17 October and hope they enjoy their Big Picture Day. (Mrs Hinkins)

Year Information 7 An exciting introduction and exploration of Chinese language and culture Students will get a chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities, varying from Chinese cooking, where students can design and make their own spring rolls, to Chinese art (students will study the work of contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei and produce a group installation), make their own personalised chopsticks, mask-making and music, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Mandarin Chinese lessons. The combination should give them an excellent initial insight into a new, fascinating culture.

8 Science – Healthy Lifestyles

Students will be looking at the effects of smoking and drugs on the body and the effect of exercise. This will be done through a mixture of practical and theory work. Left pop – P1-3 Right pop – P4-6

Exploration of Chinese language and culture A chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities. Left pop – P4-6 Right pop – P1-3

9 Risky World Students will be learning all about an amazing charity, ShelterBox which helps in transforming the lives of families robbed of shelter when disaster strikes. Year 9 groups will have the opportunity to experience first-hand, the decisions and dilemmas faced by charity workers and millions of families struggling to keep themselves warm, dry and safe in the event of a natural disaster. A representative from ShelterBox will be on hand to let us know about how HGS students in recent years have helped the charity and they will be challenged to make their own shelter, using materials that they have earned. Waterproofs will be required, whatever the weather!!!

In addition, they will be feeding their thirst for adventure by participating in a climbing session at The Harrogate Climbing centre. Instructors will show them the correct techniques used by the professionals in what promises to be an activity full of fun and exercise.

10 Period 1 to 4 – Maths Students will be given the opportunity to develop and improve their understanding of money and finances, giving them greater knowledge and confidence on these matters. On the day, the students will be tackling the cost of living, the different types of investment, probabilities and associated with gambling and taking risks.

Period 5 and 6 - English Introduction to “Romeo and Juliet”, plus how to use GCSE Pod to support learning and revision. Students need to bring their headphones and iPads.

11 Progression Opportunities and Future Careers In this session students will: • Explore different progression opportunities and possible careers for the future • Have the opportunity to develop skills and competencies across a wide range of work settings • Will be working in small groups participating in timed meetings with a range of employers from different job sectors to “fact find” about their job, company and personal ambitions. • Students are able to come in “business dress” on the day and information about this will be emailed to students 12 University and Apprenticeships Visits – London Universities, Newcastle University, Liverpool University, Nottingham University, York University, Apprenticeship Visit to Leeds

13 Home Study Day

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Residential Trips for 2019-2020

The table below details an overview of the residential trips that usually take place at Harrogate Grammar School. Hopefully this will help you to plan for this year and the forthcoming years should you wish your child to participate in any residential visits.

However, please note that although some of these visits have run for many years, we cannot guarantee that they will definitely run in the future. The organisation of a visit is based on staff goodwill, and occasionally there may be some circumstances when a member of staff is unable to organise a particular trip.

In addition to these, we also have a range of non-residential day visits and competitions to support students’ learning.

Year group Visit Time of Duration Number Approx year of cost students Year 7 Howarth for enthusiastic March 2020 3 days 60 £200 musicians of all ages Year 7 France (a languages and culture 6th – 8th July 2020 120 £250 visit) 13th – 15th July 2020 Year 9 WWI Battlefields 14th – 17th May 2020 88 £320 Year 9 Ullswater team building and 20th - 24th April 2020 72 £415 leadership visit Year 10 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 21st – 22nd March 2020 90 £250 – expedition training and practice 2nd – 3rd May 2020 weekend in March, and the final expedition in May Year 11 and 12 Art & Design/Product Design visit 9th – 13th July 2020 32 £1100 to New York Year 12 Ogwen Cottage leadership visit 13th – 17th July 2020 36 £500 Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award - 26th – 29th March 2020 30 £300 expedition training and practice 27th – 30th June 2020 weekend in March, and the final expedition in June Year 12 and 13 Matugga (Uganda) school visit 10th – 31st July 2020 10 £1750 Year 9 to 13 Italy ski trip 14th – 22nd February 56 £1060 2020 Year 12 and 13 French Exchange visit to 2020-2021 25 £400 Armentieres Year 10 to 13 Spanish Exchange visit to Toledo Away in November 2019 30 £400 Home in February 2020 Year 10 to 13 German Exchange visit to Away in March 2020 30 £400 Tubingen Home in July 2020

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(Not) The BTEC Gig – Wednesday 23 October, 7pm

Please click on the following link to access the extra-curricular timetable for the Autumn term. Extra-curricular Activities (Autumn Term)

Further details regarding the PE extra-curricular programme can be found here: PE Extra-Curricular Parent Guide

The Learning Resource Centre will now be open after school until 4pm on Mondays, and until 6pm Tuesdays-Fridays

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Letter Communications Back to top

**NEW** PTA AGM notice letter, please click here to access.

**NEW** Year 7 Curriculum Evening Presentation slides from Thursday evening, please click here to access.

**NEW** Year 7 Form Tutor Meetings, please click here to access.

Year 8 HPV vaccination for boys and girls, please click here to access.

Maths – Puzzler Back to top

Last week’s solution:

This is a magic square, where all rows, columns and diagonals add to the same value.

2 7 6 9 5 1 4 3 8

Can you place the numbers 1 to 16 in this grid so that all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the same value?

14 7 11 2 4 9 5 16 1 12 8 13 15 6 10 3

This week’s puzzle:

How many whole numbers between 1 and 10000 read the same backwards as forwards?

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Sporting Events w/c 14 October 2019 Back to top

Date Sport Opposition Age Group Venue Meet/Depart Start/KO Return to Home/Away Time HGS (approx.)

Mon 14 Oct Netball Ashville Area Seniors Away 1.45pm 3pm 5.30pm Tournament

Mon 14 Oct ESAA Cross Queen U12 to U15 Away 11.30am 2pm 5pm Country Margarets County Cup School

Tue 15 Oct Football Adversity KS2 Home 4pm 5.30pm United Training

Tue 15 Oct Rugby Wales High U14 Away 12.30pm 3pm 6pm School, Sheffield

Wed 16 Oct Football Rossett U16 Home 3.30pm 3.30pm 5pm County Cup

Wed 16 Oct Netball Ashville U14A Away 2pm 3pm 4.30pm Area Tour

Wed 16 Oct Rugby Prince U16 Home 2.35pm 3.30pm 4.30pm Henry’s

Thu 17 Oct Hockey St Aidens League Away 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.30pm U13AB

Languages – Word a Day Back to top

Help your child learn a word a day!

Please use the links below (click on the flags) to access the words for week 7 and 8.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

Year 10 Year 11

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Current Vacancies Back to top Vacancies

Current vacancies within Red Kite Learning Trust can be found at: www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies/

Catering Assistant at Harrogate Grammar School, closing date Monday 14 October

Business and Operations Manager at Rossett Acre Primary School, closing date Friday 18 October

General Teaching Assistant/MSA at Western Primary School, closing date Monday 21 October

Special Needs Assistant Level 2 at Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, closing date Monday 14 October

Cleaner at Templenewsam Halton Primary School, closing date Friday 18 October

Teaching Assistant at Temple Learning Academy, Leeds closing date Thursday 17 October

Receptionist/Administrator at Temple Moor High School, Leeds closing date Monday 21 October

Teaching Assistant Foundation Stage at Templenewsam Halton Primary School, closing date Wednesday 16 October

PTA Back to top

PTA Quiz Friday 18th October Main Hall 7.30pm. Always a sell-out, our very popular quiz is a highlight on the social calendar. Pit your wits against the other teacher and parent teams to ensure your place on our leader board.

Click here to book your place!

PTA AGM takes place on Tuesday 5 November at 6.30pm. Please click here to access the AGM Notice letter.

@HarrogateGS @6thformhgs @HGS_SLT Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A HGS LRC Book Recommendations

A young Viking warrior's body has lain undisturbed beneath Isdal glacier for centuries, his hand grasping a golden arrowhead incised with runes. When Skuli and Jack disturb the corpse, Jack experiences an immediate connection through time with the young Viking - and feels the power emanating from the arrowhead.

Award-winning author, Ruth Eastham, was born in the north-west of England and trained as a teacher in Cambridge. She has since worked in more than a Nathan didn't notice the two dozen different schools in the UK, New men in dark coats at first, but Zealand, Australia and Italy. Her debut before he can raise the alarm novel, The Memory Cage was shortlisted they have dragged his father for the Waterstone's Children's Book away and bundled him into a Prize, and her other novels are The car. Nathan’s dad just has time Messenger Bird and The Jaguar Trials. to give Nathan some cryptic clues and a firm instruction: Ruth is visiting us on Monday 'You've got to follow Lily's trail, st Nat.' 21 October Those seven words set Nathan off on a mission to solve the clues.

@HarrogateGS @6thformhgs @HGS_SLT Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 14 October 2019 Week A This week’s new arrivals…

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of

murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of

Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.

Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest

thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early

twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles,

twisting pathways, and gardens. "A place," he said, "where learning is a game.”

Shortly after the school opened, his wife and daughter were kidnapped. The only

real clue was a mocking riddle listing method of murder, signed with the frightening

pseudonym "Truly, Devious." It became one of the great unsolved crimes of

American history.

Wells and Wong return for another gripping tale of blackguardly behaviour at

Deepdean, where old allies have become foes and old certainties are in flux. As the

school prepares to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, there are sinister goings on in

the woods and a shocking new case to be solved.

The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two, intertwines the stories

of Lyra Silvertongue and Malcom Polstead as they face new and dangerous secrets.

Journeying far from Oxford’s spires across the globe, this is an adventure like no

other. A powerful story about the truths that underpin our world, the divisions that

lie between love and responsibility and what it truly means to grow up.

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Life @ HGS Back to top

Fantastic artwork by Mia in Year 7.

Victoria in Year 8 modelling trinity percussion pieces after gaining a distinction in her grade 6 exam. Watch the video here: Victoria Percussion showcase

School Musical

“The Sound of Music”

Rehearsals underway

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Well done Sassy!

Sassy competed in the British Swimming Championships in August, she swam a new personal best that means she qualifies for a place at the selection event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. As part of her preparation she has just returned from a 10-day intensive training camp in Fuerteventura!

Congratulations Eve!

Fantastic work Eve, the new female Year 10-11 English Schools Fell Running Champion 2019!

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Sixth Form Progression Information

This information sheet forms part of the Sixth Form Bulletin which students received every Monday morning

University Taster Events and Open Days

For more information please click the following links:

University Taster Events Open Days London University Taster Days

Stand out in a Global Market St George’s Centre, Leeds Friday 25th October Degree Apprenticeship Open Day Hallam University, Sheffield Talks and workshops will take place alongside an exhibition, Wednesday 27th November 4-6.30pm with topics to be covered ranging from how to make the Register here: https://www.shu.ac.uk/visit-us/hda most of international experience at home and abroad, gap year options, applying to universities overseas and the impact Brexit may have on students’ plans.

To register please email: [email protected]

Sutton Trust Pathways Programme Reach for Excellence Scheme

Supporting Sixth Form students with potential who may Pathways to Law at Leeds University, closing date 31 experience barriers towards entering High Education. October Students are provided with wide-ranging support alongside their Y12 and Y13 studies with a range of subject specific Pathways to Medicine at Hull York Medical School, closing taster sessions, sample university lectures and guidance on st date 1 January the application process and study skills.

To register please email: Application deadline – Thursday 14 November https://www.suttontrust.com/programmes/pathways- applications-2019/ Apply here: https://studenttalentspotting.leeds.ac.uk/rfeapply/

University of Leeds event: Question Time, Leeds Minster – 8 November 12:45-14:45 https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/events/schools-question- time-at-leeds-minster/ The first step towards a professional pilot career

London – 1 and 2 November 10.00-4.30pm

Book here: https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/london/

BDO Apprenticeships Leeds for September 2020 entry Click here for more information: https://bdoearlyincareer.co.uk/our-offices/

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Go Higher West Yorkshire Target Careers Useful resources to help you make decisions about your future. Explore options for careers, Useful resources to help guide application processes university or apprenticeships and get help applying and other practical advice for your journey to High successfully. Education. More information: https://targetcareers.co.uk/ https://www.gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/supporting- someone-into-he/#resources https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/job- market-guide

Barclays LifeSkills Provides a range of useful resources to help develop your knowledge of the world of work and also to prepare and be creative about accessing work experience opportunities and UCAS Create your future – Manchester 2019 preparing job search strategies. Manchester Central Convention Complex Tuesday 26 November 10am to 3pm More information: https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-develop- my-skills-for-work/school Wednesday 27 November 10am to 3pm More information: https://www.ucas.com/events/create-your- future-manchester-2019-347866

Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) Volunteering opportunities: Supporting high achieveing Year 12 students from low http://www.nyy.org.uk/ income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers.

More information: http://www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes/ Apply by Wednesday 18 December 2019 Volunteers in Scouting

What are Young Leaders? Young Leaders are aged between 14 and 18 and work alongside adult leaders to ensure that young people really get the chance to shape their own Scouting adventures.

There are currently spaces available locally: York St Joh University • Showground – Beavers on a Wednesday Pre-Teaching award • Leeds Road – Beavers or Cubs on a Tuesday 2 half days: Saturday 19 October and Saturday 28 • Cold Bath Road – Cubs on a Wednesday March • Knaresborough – Beavers on a Monday Email: [email protected] • Knaresborough – Scouts on a Wednesday • Skipton Road – Scouts on a Friday Open day: 19 October and 16 November • Duchy – Beavers or Scouts on a Tuesday Book here: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days/ For more information email Hannah on [email protected]

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Henley Business School, University of Reading Pathways to Property Open Online Course: Starting your Career in real Estate

Online starts from Monday 14 October More information: Year 7-11 https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/pathways-to- Medicine Discovery Session – an introduction to the property concept of problem-based learning and to find out more about studying medicine at university.

15 January 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm 5 February 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm

Year 7, 8 and Year 9 Medicine Discovery Days – find out more about what it takes to become a doctor and to have a go at some interactive activities. Dates: to available from December

Year 12 Making Connections

6 and 13 November – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm 22 and 29 January – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm October Half Term Masterclass The Hepworth with Leeds Art University Year 13 Friday 1 November 10am – 2.30pm Mock Interviews th Wednesday 16 October – York – 10am to 5pm This free half term masterclass is suitable for KS4 and Click here for more information and to apply KS5 students in school years 10-13. This is a great opportunity for students to take part in a specialist art and design masterclass in collaboration with Leeds Art University to develop skills ahead of applying for college and university.

Further information including booking online: hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/schools-half-term- masterclass/

Covance Open Day, HG3 1PY

Tuesday 15 October, 5pm-8pm Register in advance by emailing: [email protected] EDT’s YINI Placement Scheme The Year in Industry has vacancies in companies working in technology, science, engineering, business and finance across the UK.

Eversheds Sutherland, Leeds office Tuesday 5 November, 6-8pm Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students

considering a career in law. The evening will

provide an overview of apprentice and graduate

routes into the firm.

Apply here by 27 October: https://www.apply4law.com/eversheds-sutherland/

More information: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/undergrad- study-in-the-usa-seminar-october-2019

Open Day – Northern School of Contemporary Dance Chapeltown Road, Leeds Saturday 2 November

More information: http://www.nscd.ac.uk/study/how-to- apply/open-day/

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