Harrow High School
Newsletter
Spring Term: February 2024
Dates For Your Diary
19 February 2024: School returns after half-term holiday at 8:45am
19 February 2024: Coram Shakespeare Festival at Shaw Theatre
20 February 2024: Year 8 Parents Evening
4 March 2024: Year 11 Mock Exam Week
11 March 2024: Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exam Week
21 March 2024: Year 11 Drama Theatre Trip
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
27 January 2024 marked Holocaust Memorial Day. A speaker on behalf of Holocaust remembrance was welcomed to Harrow High School to speak about their family’s personal experiences of this horrific time in history.
The Year 9 learners that attended were very well behaved, very respectful and a credit to our school. They listened attentively to the talk, were intrigued with the story and showed a lot of empathy through the questions they answered and asked of the speaker. The history department hopes this has had a positive impact and given a real-life perspective to such a significant historical event.
Mr J Bruce
Head of History
Amazon Voucher Winners Sparx Maths Autumn Term 2
Every half term, the Maths department rewards the learners in each year group who have achieved the highest XP that half term on Sparx. These learners have often shown Excellent Aspirations by completing additional tasks on Sparx.
Well done to the Autumn 2 winners!
Year 7: Kevin Y, Shreeya K, Matthew R
Year 8: Aimee S, Murtaza N, Kian S
Year 9: Tooshreem K, Charvi S, Yuvraani D
Year 10: Prachi P, Tia A, Vivaan P
Year 11: Richard P, Andreea V, Bianca V
The Spring Term 1 winners will be announced when learners return to school after February half term.
Intermediate Maths Challenge
On Wednesday 31 January 2024, some of our most enthusiastic mathematicians took part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency. We are really excited to get their results in a few week's time - well done to everyone who took part!
Performing Arts at Harrow High School
This has been a half term packed with extra curricular Drama opportunities, and the flow isn't stemming any time soon!
We were delighted to host DYCE and the Unique Theatre Company to run their theatre workshops with all of our Year 8 learners. Using the tools of drama to explore current topics of displacement, acceptance and media propaganda, all learners participated in this ground breaking work which was devised and written by the Unique Company in conjunction with learners in Harrow and Brent.
Coram Shakespeare Festival 2024
Rehearsals continue apace for the Shakespeare Festival, this year we are proud to present a re- working of King Lear where the misguided patriarch is depicted as a fashionista at the prime of her career passing down her glamorous magazine empire to her eager, money-thirsty daughters (think Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley!). Harrow High School learners will be performing at the Shaw Theatre, Kings Cross on Monday 19 February from 7pm. Please join us and book tickets.
GCSE Drama
GCSE Drama students are busy preparing for their showcase of pieces which span from the absurd to the intensely moving. Showcase include: Blood Brothers, Our Country's Good, The Pillowman and My Mother Said I Never Should. The performances will be examined by a visiting examiner on 15 March 2024. We wish them them the very best.
Following the GCSE exam performances, they will be taking a trip to see For Black Boys who have Considered Suicide When the Hue gets too Heavy at The Garrick Theatre on 21 March 2024. This trip is only for GCSE Drama learner. Please give consents and make payment as soon as possible..
Mr Lodge
Head of Drama
Parent Portal & App
We are excited to announce that we have launched our new Parent Portal & App.
This allows us to communicate with you more efficiently. You ought to have received a 'welcome' email on 2 February 2024. Please check your inbox or 'junk' folder if you don't think you have received this. Follow the instructions in the email to set-up your account.
The following article will help you get started: Log into the Parent Portal and the Parent App
Should you need any assistance, please contact the ICT team at Harrow High School.
Year 8 Immunisation Programme
All parents/carers of Year 8 learner will have received several emails regarding your child's next vaccine in the childhood immunisation programme. This is the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine and is recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV. The HPV vaccine is a crucial shield against HPV-related cancers.
The Harrow Immunisation Team will be in school to administer this vaccine on 28th February 2024.
Action Required: To ensure your child receives the vaccine, you must give your consent by 14 February 2024. All details have been sent to you already. You have also received reminders.
Welfare Officer
Miss K Emonvuon
The Importance of Attendance
Maintaining good attendance is a critical factor in your child's academic success and personal development. Consistent attendance ensures they receive the full benefit of what we offer at Harrow High and will help your child build essential skills for the future. Attending school every day is directly linked to academic performance. Missing school can lead to gaps in knowledge, making it difficult for your child to keep up with their school work.
We kindly request your support in ensuring your child's consistent attendance and punctuality. If your child is ill or has a valid reason for missing school, please notify the school as soon as possible. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, however we will work with you to provide support when needed.
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
Apprenticeships are real jobs with real employers, allowing you to work, earn a salary and gain valuable qualifications and experience. With over 600 different apprenticeship standards covering everything from accountancy to zoo keeping, there is an apprenticeship out there for everyone. Apprenticeships offer choice, opportunity, qualifications, support and a head start into a future. For further information see the attached guide and important links:
Year 8 Parents Evening (Online)
The Year 8 Parents Evening will be held on 20 February 2024. This will be an online event.
Parents will have received an email about the event. Please make sure that you book your appointments with teachers as soon as bookings open on 12 February. Bookings close at 11:30pm of 19 February 2024. Login to SchoolCloud to book meetings with your son/daughters teachers
Year 8 Life Skills
Learners in Year 8 had the opportunity to partake in the Barclay Life Skills workshops this month; an exciting and fun time was had by all, exploring personal strengths for employment. Learners discussed how their aspirations, skills, personality traits and interests can lead them to making rewarding career choices.
Year 11 Pre-Public Examinations
The next round of GCSE pre-public examinations (mocks) will start on 5 March 2024. The timetable is available on the school website. Exam support and tips are also available to download. All Year 11 learners should be growing increasingly familiar with the behaviour expectations and rules surrounding public examinations. If in any doubt they should speak with their subject teachers.
Year 12 & Year 13 Pre-Public Examinations
Pre-public examinations will start on 11 March 2024 for AS/A2 and BTEC learners. Timetables are available on the school website along with study tip, knowledge organisers and information about how the examinations will be conducted. Learners are advised to familiarise themselves with the requirements for their individual subjects.
Cost of Living Support Hub
Young Harrow Foundation have developed a new hub for cost of living support on their website: www.youngharrowfoundation.org/cost-of-living-support
This hub aims to signposts people to local services from the voluntary sector and local authority - and is particularly aimed at families or carers that have children and young people in their household. The online hub, developed by Young Harrow Foundation, lists services that can help with things like, mental health and wellbeing, warm hubs in the borough, help with accessing food, housing support and low cost furniture providers.