The Hollyfield School Week commencing: 4 December 2017 The Hollyfield School e-bulletin Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU 020 8339 4500 “The school’s work to promote pupils personal development and welfare is outstanding” Ofsted 2016 Head’s Line: Dear Parents/Carers Year 11 PPE Results thank you to Paper & Office Solutions, On Wednesday 6 December our Year 11 Headmasters and Synergy, our guests will students will receive the results of their pre love the prizes. public exams. This will be done during period 6 and will give them a taste of what We would be very grateful to receive any to expect in August on results day. We are donations you can make as they make a currently analysing the results in each huge difference to the goodie bags and subject area and drilling down to establish our guests absolutely loved them last how we can support our young people at year. If you can spare for any non- Term Dates this stressful time. We are already starting perishable food and sundries/gifts, Autumn Term 2017 to plan our intervention programme for the please send them in with your child to Mrs 4 September to 20 December next year to ensure we build upon our Sutton in Albury reception. We would like (Inset Day – 4 Sept/30-31 Oct) successful programme last year which to include mini Christmas cakes and Half Term 23 – 27 October resulted in our excellent exam results. puddings. Christmas Holiday 21 December-3 January 2018 Shoe Box Appeal Year 11 Parents Evening Spring Term 2018 I look forward to seeing as many of you as If you would like to send in any donations 4 January – 29 March possible next Thursday, if you are unable to of toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, Half Term attend please let us know at conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, 12-16 February [email protected] brushes/combs, body spray/lotion, Easter Holiday sponge/flannel, sweets, socks, tights, 30 March – 13 April Mufti Day scarves/gloves, hats or anything else that Summer Term 2018 We are holding a mufti day on Wednesday you think may help, please pass them to 16 April – 19 July 20 December to raise funds for local Mrs Morgan-Russell in main reception. Half Term causes. 29 May – 2 June (Bank Hol 7 May) Carol Concert ….… Stop Press……. We are only asking for a donation of £1. I am really looking forward to the Carol • Yr 11 Parents Evening – 7 Dec This needs to be paid in advance to your Concert on Thursday 14 December. The child’s form tutor and a record will be kept concert starts at 7.00pm at St Marks and checked on entrance to the school on Church and carries on in the school hall at In this issue…… Page the day. If a ticket has not be paid for in 8pm, I hope to see as many parents as Head’s Line/School Fund…..….1-4 advance there will be a £2 charge on the possible there so we can share in the This week/Next week…….…….…5 gate. wonderful talents of students and Getting to Know Your…………….7 celebrate their hard work and this special General News/Dept News….........7 Senior Citizens Christmas Party - 8 time of year. Year Group News..……….…….....9 December – 1.30pm-3.00pm Subject News………………...…..10 This event is proving to be very popular we Open Door PTA News……………..……...…. 15 Key Dates………………….…..…..16 currently have over 80 guests coming I hold Parent Clinics on Wednesday Term Dates 2017-2018……….....19 along! afternoon/evening during term time. School times/Staff List…............. 20 These are from 2.00-6.00pm for Yr 7-9 Home Learning Sched..…21 Donations are coming in for the goodie parents/carers to speak directly to me Sports Practice Schedule…….... 24 bags which is fantastic, thank you to those regarding any concerns/ suggestions. Extra-Curricular Activities……....26 who have already donated. We Uniform List…………………....... 29 desperately need as many donations as Please contact Louise Sutton to arrange Cafeteria Menu……………….... 31 possible as we have a lot of bags to fill. an appointment on 0208 339 4500 or Severe Weather Procedure…….39 email [email protected]. Local Events….....………..……... 40 We have also already received some extremely generous donations to the raffle, Tom Maltby, Headteacher “Pupils behave well and relationships based on mutual respect are good. Pupils enjoy school and take pride in their work” Ofsted 2016 1 The Hollyfield School HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL FUND The Hollyfield School is here to provide an outstanding educational experience, complemented by the values that we instil in our students of self-reliance, responsibility and honesty. In contrast with our aspirations & ambitions for your children, our public sector funding is frozen and our capital allocation funding has been slashed. Providing the best environment for learning and the best life opportunities under these circumstances is ever more challenging. The Hollyfield School Fund has been established to enable us to advance the education and welfare of all our students. Funds raised are used to provide first rate resources and opportunities for everyone at Hollyfield School. We have been fortunate over the years to have had a number of benefactors who have shared our vision and have generously helped us towards our goals. For example, they have provided financial support for the excellent annual school drama productions and also helped us improve facilities such as the refurbishment of our science labs. In recent years, Hollyfield School Fund monies have helped us rebuild the student toilet block and to provide a wonderful outside learning environment, The Hollywood Wildlife Garden. We are also looking forward to the internal and external refurbishment of the canteen facilities. One of the ways in which you can support The Hollyfield School is to provide financial assistance. Your support enables the school to consider projects and equipment to benefit the students that would not ordinarily be affordable within the annual school funding. The current suggested contribution is £30 per month, per child, or £360 per year. For the majority of donors (who are UK residents) ticking the gift aid box will enable us to reclaim a further 25 pence per £1 from the tax office. While some families support at a higher level, others prefer to give to the school in other ways, for example, by donating their skills. Whatever donation you feel able to make is greatly appreciated and will be used to benefit all our students. How you can contribute • A donation form, with Gift Aid declaration follows. If you feel able to contribute a small, regular contribution, please complete the forms and return it to the Bursar in the Finance office at school. 2 The Hollyfield School INSTRUCTION TO YOUR BANK OR BUILDING SOCIETY TO PAY STANDING ORDER Please fill in the whole form and return it to the Bursar at the address printed on the covering letter. 1 To the Manager of............................................................................................. ......................................................................................Bank/Building Society 2. Address of Branch (as on cheque book) ……………….………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Name(s) of Account Holder(s)............................................................................. .......................................................................................................................... 4. Branch Sort Code (from the top right hand corner of your cheque) 5. Bank or Building Society Account Number 6. Reference (Student’s Name) 7. Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please pay: E C E D A T t/a The Hollyfield School Lloyds Bank - Kingston Sort Code: 30-94-77 Account Number: 77763760 £30.00 per month commencing 1st September 2017 to 1st July 2022 Signed:......................................................................................................................... Name (please print) ...............................................................Date:................................. 3 The Hollyfield School The Hollyfield School Gift Aid declaration Name of charity or Community Amateur Sports Club The Hollyfield School Please treat as Gift Aid donations all qualifying gifts of money made today in the past 4 years in the future Please tick all boxes you wish to apply. I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 28p of tax on every £1 that I gave up to 5 April 2008 and will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give on or after 6 April 2008. Donor’s details Child’s name Title First name or initial(s) Surname Full home address Postcode Signature of Donor D Date Please notify the charity or CASC if you: Want to cancel this declaration or change your name or home address No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code. Please return this form to the Finance office at The Hollyfield School. 4 The Hollyfield School THIS WEEK…………….. TOP ATTENDERS The year group with the highest overall attendance so far this year is Year 7 with a total of 96.9% The top form group