Monday 19th January 

Important Reminder – Use of Area Outside PE and the Snack Shack

We have noticed an increasing number of students gathering in the area outside PE and below the snack shack, outside the dining hall.

Please remember that this area is out of bounds for socialising. You may only use this space to access the toilets (break only)  or water fountains during break and lunch, and then move on straight away. This also includes the area outside the studio by the steps.

Students should not gather in this area at any time. Duty staff will be monitoring the space and will ask students to move on if necessary. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep the area clear. Ms Fitzgerald. 

Monday 12th January 

Vaccination Reminders 

Your scheduled vaccinations are taking place today. A member of staff will come and collect you from your lesson at the correct time if your parent or carer has already given consent.

While you are waiting:

• Please remain quiet and respectful of others.

• Follow staff instructions carefully.

• Once you have had your vaccination, please return to your lesson promptly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ms Baker

Exciting News! Planning for Character Enrichment Week is Underway!

Exciting news! Planning for Character Enrichment Week in July is well underway and it is time for you to start considering the day trips that you would like to go on. Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July will be normal school days (unless you are on an international trip). The day trips will take place on Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th July (3 days).

Your parents/carers have been sent the information about the day trips and how to sign you up on Friday last week via email. Please ask them to check their email so that you do not miss out!

To secure your place on a day trip, a Google Form AND the full payment for the trip(s) must be completed by 1st March. Your parents/carers must complete BOTH of these steps (completing the form and making the payment) to secure your place on a day trip. If only one step is completed, you will NOT have secured a place on the trip.

It is not possible to change your selections once your form has been submitted. It is essential you review the trips carefully and speak to your parents/carers about what you would like to do. Check what your friends are signing up for as you cannot chop and change your choices once you have submitted your Google Form.

If you do not want to attend any day trips, you do not have to. You can choose to do in-school activities instead. Just select this option when you complete the form with your parents/carers. The in-school activities will be advertised after Easter.

TODAY'S TUTOR TIME TASK:

Start thinking about what trips you would like to go on by visiting the relevant pages below. You should not complete the Google Form today. You need your parents/carers to do this with you and you have until the 1st March to complete the form. It is not first come first served so even if you do it in late February you will still have as much chance as someone who completes it tonight with their parents/carers.

Year 9 Day Trip Offer

Ms Wheeler

Tuesday 6th January 

How much do you enjoy school?

Enjoyment of school forms a vital part of you wanting to come in, engage with lessons and ultimately, succeed when you take your GCSEs and move on. 

We would like to know a bit more about how much you enjoy / have enjoyed school over the years, and also what could make it even better. Please complete the questions below to help us with this. 

Click here to complete. 

Mr Atwell. 

Monday 15th December 

£20 Challenge Update: The Empire Building Begins!

The Business and Enterprise Department is thrilled to announce the successful selection of the first winner of the £20 Challenge!

This winning team has already started work on building their business empire. More details about this team and their exciting venture will follow soon!

However....the competition heats up! 🔥

We received a phenomenal 58 fully formed well designed business plans some with large teams of students working collaboratively on each one — a massive congratulations to everyone who demonstrated their entrepreneurial spirit and submitted an entry!

From this strong field, we simply couldn't ignore three other outstanding business proposals that also made a very strong case for the investment.

We have therefore decided to narrow the competition down to 3 more top proposals and are now exploring the exciting idea of extending the investment to two businesses instead of just one!

Next Steps: Proof of Concept

To help us make the final decision between these three other proposals, we are now looking for a "proof of concept" from these contenders to showcase an example of their products. This has now been requested so theses teams know who they are!!

Once product samples have been handed in; focus groups and feedback sessions will be organized in order to gather the final data needed to make a decision so stay tuned for the announcement of a potential second investment opportunity and the final winning business (or businesses) of the £20 Challenge 2025/26!!!

Thank you, Business and Enterprise Dept.

Monday 8th December 

Monday 1st December 

Attention Oxford Inspire Scholars

Oxbridge Scholars Club sessions starts this week. Sessions begin this Wednesday, 3.00–5.00pm. Sessions will be Wednesday Week A moving forward. 

The room will be emailed out on the day as it will depend on what the topic is.

Please bring snacks and water. 

If anyone is interested in joining, there are still spaces available. You can find further information here, and you are welcome to email Ms Fitzgerald to find out more.

Ms Fitzgerald😀

Monday 24th November

Naked Truth: Porn What's the big deal? Assembly 

Today you will attend an assembly during Period 1 led by The Naked Truth Project (also known as NT). The session will focus on pornography education, looking at how online content can influence the way young people think about relationships and behaviour.

Who are The Naked Truth Project?

NT is a UK charity that works with schools across the country. Their team delivers sessions that are age-appropriate, informative and non-judgemental, using videos, stories, interactive activities and research to help students think clearly and confidently about the topic.

What will the session cover?

The assembly is titled “Porn: What’s the Big Deal?”.  It will explore:

• How pornography can give unrealistic or unhealthy ideas about relationships.

• How it can affect mental wellbeing, confidence, expectations and body image.

• The wider issues in the porn industry, including exploitation.

• How to think critically about what you see online, understand consent, and know where to get help if you ever feel unsure or concerned.

Why are we doing this?

As part of Relationships & Sex education and our wider curriculum, we want to support you in understanding healthy relationships, consent and online safety. This assembly is designed to give you helpful information and space to think.

Anything else to know?

• The assembly will be delivered by trained NT educators, not your usual teachers.

• The content is designed to be respectful, supportive and appropriate for your age group.

• A separate notice has gone to parents/carers with additional information.

If you have any worries or questions before or after the session, please speak to your Tutor, Community Team, or any trusted adult in school.

Ms Easton. 

Monday 17th November

GCSE PE (Mock week)

Don't forget- this week's classrooms for PE lessons are listed below: 

Thursday P5

• Miss Sloan- G3

• Mr Gentry - I2

• Mr Kelly - B2

• Mrs Finley - S2 

Miss Sloan. 

Monday 10th November

GCSE PE - Classrooms for practical lessons 

Practical lessons will be theory-based for the next two weeks due to Year 11 mock examinations. Please go to the following classrooms:

Tuesday P4:

Miss Sloan- E12

Mr Gentry - S8

Mr Kelly - MFL3

Mrs Finley - S5

Next week:

Thursday P5

Miss Sloan- G3

Mr Gentry - I2

Mr Kelly - B2

Mrs Finley - S2 

Miss Sloan. 

2026 Ski Trip - One place available!

There is still one place available on the 2026 ski trip. To find out more about the trip please speak to or email Ms Brooker. 

Monday 3rd November

Options Changes

Please be aware that the options change window has now closed. Any existing requests will be processed but no more change requests will be considered. We hope you continue to enjoy studying your chosen subjects. Mr Atwell. 

Monday 20th October

Monday 13th October

Two spaces have become available on the New York Performing Arts Trip, taking place during Enrichment Week, from Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July 2026! 

This unforgettable trip costs £1,895, which includes:

🎭 Breakfast and dinner each day

🎬 A Broadway show

🎤 A professional performing arts workshop

🎥 A set production tour

✨ Plus lots of other exciting activities in New York City!

If you’re passionate about performing arts and would love to experience the energy and excitement of New York, don’t miss this opportunity. Please let me know by Friday 17th October if you would like to go on the trip or get your parents/carers to me: elelliott@wardenpark.co.uk

Mrs Lelliott-Boase, Trip Leader 

Monday 6th October

Love Reading? Love Books? Meet the Authors! 

Become a book critic and share your thoughts and opinions on the five shortlisted books from the Southern Schools Book Awards. You will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony in February, where the winner will be announced. At the event, you will hear authors discuss what inspires them to write and where their ideas come from. You will also be able to use your free book token to purchase a new book of your choice and have it signed by the author.

Speak to or email Mrs Targett in the Library to get signed up and start reading! stargett2@wardenpark.co.uk 

Clubs

Your tutor will now read through all of the clubs available for this Autumn term (up until Xmas holidays).  We would like all students to attend a school club this year. Remember that attending clubs is not just an opportunity to make new friends but is also valid experience to write about on college applications and to talk about at college interviews. Which one will you try? Click the links below to review what's on offer! 

• PE CLUBS

• NON PE CLUBS

Ms Wheeler

Monday 29th September

Reminder Oxford Inspire Scholars meeting this week!

Don’t forget we have an introductory meeting this Wednesday during tutor time. Please let your tutor know and meet in MFL1 at the start of tutor on Wednesday morning.

Monday 22nd September

STEM Challenge

Calling all budding engineers! This year's Mid Sussex STEM challenge is to build a train powered by potential energy. I am looking for a team of 6-8 students to take part in the challenge against other local schools. You will have until June for designing, building and testing your train before the big competition day where you will pit your train against what the other teams have built. The link below has some more information about last years challenge so you can see what you have to look forward to.

Interested? Come to I3 on Weds 24th of September for more information - Ms O'Brien 

Monday 15th September

Monday 8th September

Break & Lunch Updates & Reminders for years 9 -11! 

Year 11 VIP Area at lunch 1: We are pleased to announce that during Lunch 1 the mezzanine area will be solely available to Year 11 students. We are awaiting some new furniture, but we want this space to be enjoyed as a privilege for our senior students. It is important that the very highest standards of behaviour are displayed, as students may be asked to leave the area if these expectations are not met. 

Note, break and during lunch 2, the mezzanine is a quiet space.  Students seated up here must be quiet to enable others students to enjoy their lunch in this area. 

Bags in the Dining Hall: To ensure the dining hall is more comfortable for everyone, bags are not permitted at break or lunch. The only exception will be in cases of extreme adverse weather, and staff will advise you when this applies. This will help avoid bags becoming wet from heavy rain.

Queues: Please ensure you do not block the main entryways when queueing for Parkes. Wait for staff to tell you when to move forward or enter the servery area.

At lunchtime, please note:

• Hot meals (street food) are served on the left.

• Deli (grab and go) is served on the right.

• Please choose the most appropriate queue for your selection.

The Quiet Space during Lunch 1 is open from today. Please remember it is a quiet space – you must sign in using the QR code, and board games are available. The rooms can be found here.  Be sure to look at Week B for today! 

Finally, the water fountains for Key Stage 4 are located just outside the entrance to the toilets by Ferguson.

If you have any queries about expectations at break and lunch, please do come and find me, I am usually in the dining hall. 

Ms Fitzgerald. 

Royal Air Force Cadets

The Air Cadets, officially known as the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), is one of the UK's premier youth organisations, backed by the Royal Air Force.

At 172 Haywards Heath Squadron, we help our young people:

● Build confidence and self discipline

● Develop teamwork and leadership skills

● Stay active and engaged in a safe environment

● Gain recognised qualifications to enhance your CV

● Learn valuable STEM and life skills

YOU’RE INVITED! Come and See What We Do!

When: Thursday 18th September 19:30−21:30. Meet our current cadets, take part in activities and explore our facility.

Register your interest by scanning the QR code in this link; Recruitment Brochure. (Don't forget you can use a QR code on an iPad by taking a screenshot and then accessing the link via the screenshot). 

Interested in a career in the NHS?

The NHS offers young people the opportunity to engage in work experience just 3 times per year, and these opportunities are always highly in demand. If you are interested, please see the link below;

NHS Work Experience Opportunities

Mrs Targett. 

Monday 8th September