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Heathfield Headlines
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Issue 29Monday 20 March 2017
BBC School Report
Continued on Page 3…Year 10 Heathfield Community College
students interviewed Huw Merriman MP as
part of BBC School Report on 16 March.
Students challenged their MP on the
government’s funding for schools and on the
decision to provide more money to open
new grammar schools at a time when
existing schools don’t have the funds
needed to sustain current provision.
Huw Merriman said "The students at
Heathfield asked me probing questions
and I suspect that a career in journalism
awaits them. The questions on education
were topical at a time when more funding
is needed. As Chairman of the All Party
Parliamentary Group for the BBC, it was
a pleasure to combine my support for the
BBC with that of my local school.“
Apart from school funding and grammar
schools, students from a range of year groups
reported on a number of other stories for BBC
School Report on Thursday 16 March, from the
mental health issues facing teenagers today,
to political issues such as Brexit and Trump’s
state visit, to interviews with author Jenny
McLachlan about her new book ‘Stargazing for
Beginners’ and with former Director of
Learning at Apple, Dr Rankin. The news was
created in a variety of formats: filmed
broadcasts, recorded broadcasts on Radio
Heathfield and written articles which will also
appear in the College newspaper ‘The Vine’.
All the pieces created were submitted to the
BBC via the School Report login and updates
were posted on the College BBC Report
Twitter account @HCC_BBC_Report and on the
College Website throughout the day. View
reports using the link below.
Continued on p3…
Heathfield BBC School Report
College Website
Heathfield HeadlinesIssue 23
Friday 25 November 2016
Message from the Headteacher, Caroline Barlow
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I very much enjoyed being interviewed this week by our BBC School Report Team, however, I
am sure, like me, you will be equally impressed at the wide range of skills and talents
shown by students in this edition of Headlines. They are the embodiment of our Heathfield
Habits:
Ambitious and Curious
Determined and Reflective
Engaged and Enthusiastic
Compassionate and Considerate
Honesty and Integrity
It is important to recognise though that underpinning this wide array of impressive activities
is an understanding of the importance of getting the basics right. Michael Jordan is quoted
as saying, “get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise”. For
our students that means a real focus on making sure the simple basic expectations are met
in every lesson, every day.
That means uniform; it means equipment; it means meeting deadlines, working hard and
following instructions. Each of these elements are small in themselves but when applied
consistently every day in every situation they create the building blocks for success. It is
sometimes tempting to lower one’s expectations of these basics, to think they don’t really
matter. But habits are habits because they are applied every day and they become the way
you work.
“You can practise shooting eight hours a day but if your technique is wrong then all you
become is very good at shooting the wrong way.” (Jordan)
The building blocks of success in school lie getting the simple things right every day: pride
in wearing the uniform correctly, confidence from having the right equipment, security from
knowing you are organised and all deadlines are met. That pride, confidence and sense of
security is what allows our students to fly, enables them to compete at the highest levels in
sport, dance in front of large audiences, calculate hard maths or debate at a regional level
as shown in this edition of Headlines.
So, we make no apology for our determined focus on getting the basics right. Those habits
build confidence and underpin the ability of our students to be consistently successful. And
as this edition of Headlines shows, they are making quite a habit out of that!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an
act, but a habit.Aristotle
Heathfield HeadlinesIssue 23
Friday 25 November 2016
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On Thursday 16 March Year 11 parents and children attended a “How to help your child with
revision” evening. With the GCSE exams approaching, this event was well attended. The
sessions involved the parents working alongside their child with English, Maths and Science
activities to model effective revision strategies which included mind-mapping, teaching your
parents how to solve a GCSE Maths question and the use of flashcards.
What the parents said…
We learnt:
“Students teaching parents is an effective method of
revising.”
“Mind Maps are great – I’ve never seen them before!”
“We saw a good range of techniques to use – thank
you!”
“Just reading their notes is not enough.”
“There are many, many resources available on the website and firefly – particularly like
the flashcard tip.”
“This was a well organised evening. It clarified how best to support my daughter during
her revision and gave me confidence that I will be able to judge her progress.”
Year 11 Revision Evening
At our Parents’ Evenings over the last couple of months we have asked parents to fill in a
questionnaire which helps the College to evaluate its practice across a variety of areas. In the
light of these questionnaires we look to either celebrate what we do well or explore ways in
which we can improve our practice. On some occasions we need the help of parents to help
shape this. As a result of the latest questionnaires we have set up a Parent Forum to investigate
ways in which the College could improve the way we respond to concerns raised by parents.
Last week the Parent Forum met after all parties had completed a questionnaire to explore
where the College works well when concerns are raised and where we need to improve. This
was a very fruitful meeting with many ideas shared. The Forum is currently working on a ‘how
to raise a concern and how to deal with a concern’ protocol for both parents and staff. This will
include the tone of the concern, whom to send your concern to, the type of communication
method and guidelines as to when the College will respond by, having clear outcomes for both
parties with an opportunity to check everyone is happy with the outcome.
Thank you to those parents who are working alongside us in this venture.
Parent Forum Update
Heathfield HeadlinesIssue 23
Friday 25 November 2016
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BBC School Report is a fantastic opportunity
for ambitious students to have a true
experience of journalism. Joe Taylor, who
interviewed Huw Merriman, said, “It was a
great opportunity to get our MP to answer
the questions that are concerning students
and I am now considering a future career in
journalism.”
“I really enjoyed BBC School Report because
it is a great opportunity to use the range of
media equipment within the College. It is
also very exciting knowing our footage
could potentially get picked up by the BBC.”
Alex Edwards, Year 8
Bev Maguire, teacher responsible for BBC
School Report said, “The students were
highly accomplished in the way they
interviewed Huw Merriman. They were
determined to hold him to account but
conducted the interview in an entirely
polite manner. It has been great to see
students grow in confidence in their
journalistic skills and the technical skills
required for successful filming and editing.”
“As parents, it was such a delight to see our
son literally come bounding out of school
the day before really excited about his
School report press badge and excited in
anticipation for the following day. He
enjoyed the day immensely and it was such
a valuable experience for the students to
see what it would be like in real life to be
filming, doing the sound and editing a real
life news report. It is this sort of
experience that brings the whole learning experience alive.” Parent
BBC School Report Continued…
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Determined & Reflective
The Big Dance Extravaganza
Organised by Heathfield Community College,
this year's Big Dance Extravaganza went by the
theme of ‘when you were born’ which
included dance routines to songs from
2005/2007 from the College’s 11 feeder
primary schools.
Held on Wednesday 15 March at the Assembly
Hall in Tunbridge Wells, the event included
performers from Cross In Hand, Punnetts
Town, Broad Oak, Parkside, All Saints and St
Richard's, Dallington, Maynards Green,
Burwash, Five Ashes, Mayfield and
Herstmonceux primaries. Students from Years
8 to 11 at the College were also involved as
well as A. B Stage school.
Justine Jackson, head of dance at the College,
said: "Dedication, determination,
commitment, enthusiasm and energy are
just some of the attributes that sum up the
work ethic and performing skills that have
been exhibited by all students involved in
The Big Dance. It makes me very proud as a
dance teacher to be a part of this exciting
event. A special thanks to Abi Brockhurst
from A. B Stage school for choreographing
the Primary School routines"
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Pi Day
Engaged & Enthusiastic
For a second year in a row, students in Mathematics classes at Heathfield Community
College celebrated Pi Day. Pi Day is celebrated around the world on 14 March as it is the
third month and the 14th Day (3.14…). Pi is the constant found by dividing the
circumference of a circle by its diameter. It has been represented by the Greek letter π
since the mid-18th century. It has been calculated to over one trillion digits past its
decimal.
In Maths lessons, students in all year groups solved questions involving the use of Pi,
from calculating area of circles and compound shapes made from circles to solving
trigonometric equations involving radians at Key Stage 5. One of the challenges the
students faced was to solve the following problem:
If everyone in the world were to form a circle, standing with their arms stretched and
their fingertips touching, would it be big enough to fit around the Earth’s equator?
Subjects other than Maths also celebrated Pi Day from writing a computer program that
calculates Pi by throwing darts to writing a short story where the length of the words
have to follow the digits of Pi.
Students in tutor time celebrated by playing Pi Dingbats or finding their Pi Day on the
website mypiday.org. The song ‘Mathematical Pi’ (to the tune of American Pie) played
throughout the day to add more celebration to the day.
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Science Week
Ambitious & Curious
Science Week Is celebrated across the country on 10 -19 March.
This Year’s theme was Change. Students helped put together our
Actual Living Scientist display showing details of Scientists
around the World and the diverse areas they all work in. Science
staff also changed their lessons this week, and in support of
Demo Day, taught all students across the College about Dry Ice;
showing off its impressive behaviour with theatrical fog and fog-
filled bubbles. Students can get involved at home too by taking
part in this year’s Citizen Science, classifying penguins! To find
out more, visit www.penguinwatch.org.
On 9 March, having recently been
victorious at the level 3 County Round, the
KS3 girls Eloise Matthews, Grace Tye, Beth
Montgomery and Lara Hammond travelled
to Guildford Spectrum at the crack of
dawn to represent not just Heathfield
Community College but also Sussex in the
level 4 badminton Regional Rounds.
A very high standard of badminton was
played throughout the day with several
players holding national ranks and England
caps and the current age group national
champions. Our first match against
Walthamstow Hall, an Independent Girls’
School, had not only the nationally ranked
no. 1 player in their team along with four
other county standard players, but the
team was coached by former GB no.1
player Jo Muggeridge. So after a tough test
for our opening game we knew the day was
going to require great determination.
Having lost the first game, the girls did
well, showing great resilience and resolve
to come back, win and make it through the
morning league stage session to the semi-
finals to face Kendrick School (Girls’
Selective School). Again an opposition
team that held top five nationally ranked
players and several county players.
Badminton Regional Round
Determined & Reflective
During the semi-finals the girls fought hard,
playing for every point as if the score line
was 20-20. They contested well although
eventually losing 4-1 to the team that went
on to be the overall winners of the event!
The girls unfortunately then lost the 3rd/4th
play-off match to Royal Latin Grammar
School 4-1 to finish a fantastic fourth
position in the South East Region.
Mrs Cobbold said: “The girls have tried
their hardest during every game and
rally, no matter what the score line,
giving their best. They did themselves
and the College proud. I was privileged to
be able to watch them perform at such a
high standard.”
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Y5/6 Level 2 School Games High 5 Netball Event
Rowing Success
Determined & Reflective
Year 8 Football Victory
The Year 8 team again triumphed over their latest opponents,
beating Chichester High School 6 - 4, after extra time.
A close encounter on the College field ended 4 - 4 at the end
of full time. Extra time was therefore needed to separate
the teams and with two early goals the Heathfield managed
to close out the game. Their reward is a Semi Final against
Angmering School before the end of this term.
Sam Sheppard (Y11) and his rowing partner from Bewl
Bridge Rowing Club won the J16 2x race (Junior 16
year old double sculls) at the Maidstone Spring Head
on 5 March, which is a selection event for the
prestigious Junior Inter-Regional Regatta at the
National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepoint,
Nottingham. Sam will now be representing the South
East Thames region competing against the other 11
national regions at the JIRR event on 22 April.
With Storm Doris blowing in, the recent High 5 netball tournament was a very cold and
blustery affair! The 14 teams from the nine different primary schools did well to score in
their short matches despite the high winds. The games were close with many draws and
even a cross-over play-off match between Burwash & ASSR for the lower four places going
to a golden goal to decide their next game. The A league requirement of eight players in
the team was won by Mayfield, with Dallington coming in as runners up. Both schools go
through to represent Heathfield in the North Wealden Partnership event being held in
March. In the round robin B league, when a minimum of five players are needed with no
other rules on team size, ASSR were winners and Dallington and Maynards Green were
runners up – all teams on the same points and first and second place decided upon by goal
difference only.
Many thanks go to the lovely year 10 leaders who helped to officiate and score at this
event. A great challenge in such cold conditions and their support was much appreciated
by Ms Cobbold and all the schools. Without them the event would not be able to take
place.
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Sixth Form
On Saturday 4 March, Year 12 students Olivia
Gillbanks, Jordache Taylor and Elizabeth Fitton
represented Heathfield Community College at
the Rotary Youth Speaks competition in
Maidstone.
They were up against a highly competitive field,
with 8 other teams across Sussex and Kent also
taking part. Olivia, Jordache and Elizabeth
worked together as a team to present an
argument on women's rights in 2017, discussing the extent to which women's pay and
opportunities were equal not only in Britain, but on a global basis. The team's argument
was not only factually supported but also passionately presented.
Unfortunately, they did not win the competition but they received certificates of
participation as well as experience in public speaking which will help them when it comes
to applying to universities in Year 13.
Well done girls, you represented the College beautifully.
Rotary Youth Speaks Finals
As part of the A-level Drama course students have to compare a modern day performance
with how it would have been performed in the original conditions. As we have the time
period of 1800-1900 we went to see "Hedda Gabler" by Ibsen at The National Theatre. It
was a stunning performance and a complete contrast to the how it would have been
performed as it had a vast, minimal box set showing the distance between the characters
and everything stripped bare. There were some electrifying moments of raw acting where
the director's intention was to really show the characters functioning on an instinctive
level. The production was full of symbolism which made the images it created resonate
with the audience long after they had left the theatre. We all absolutely loved the show
and it has provided us with some very interesting issues to discuss in our A-level Drama
lessons.
“As a drama-lover I was so excited to see Hedda Gabler, as I'd never heard of it and it was a different style of play to what I usually see. The drama trips make a great evening, with time to wander London and get something to eat with friends before the show. Hedda Gabler was a visually amazing piece with an incredible amount of symbolism, also with well-known actors suchas Ruth Wilson. After reading the play I wasn't sure what to
expect, but now it is by far one of my favourite plays.”Rosie Page, Y13
A-Level Drama Trip To Hedda Gabler
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Sixth Form
Written by Emily Bigwood, Y12
We walked out on the pitch, ready to play, got in formation and Mr Pedley started the
game. Everyone got stuck in. Bexhill had kicked off and not much later scored, and then
again. We were two down but then Ella Hedley ran the ball down the wing and from just
over half way struck the ball; it bounced over the goalkeeper's head and we had our first
goal! Then it was Celeste Leal's turn; the ball got crossed in, she ran on to it and she
tapped it in. So we were drawing 2-2, then came the good bit; our star player Emily
Bigwood fired the ball in to the bottom right of the goal from a corner...into our own goal.
Suddenly we were down 3-2, good work there!
The whistle went for half time. The girls hadn't lost hope; they huddled and regained
focus. Back on the pitch and Bexhill scored again but our girls hadn't given up yet.
Heathfield were awarded a penalty and we weren't throwing this chance away. We sent
Mads Bush to take it and she didn't let us down; cool and collected she sent the ball flying
into the top left corner. Soon after, two of our players, Katie Wates and Ella Hedley, got
taken off the pitch with injuries and then came another goal from Bexhill. The final
whistle blew. We definitely gave them a run
for their money and you could tell they were worried.
The final score was sadly 5-3 but we still enjoyed it. It was a great
game to watch with lots of support from other sixth formers and a
few teachers. who came to watch. Thank you!
Sixth Form Football Match
Caterlink
Half term saw the launch of our new menu. We now change these each half term as this
enables us to keep them more seasonal than they were before.
It is proving very popular with the students and is supported by our ‘grab and go’ range of
freshly produced items. This term we have also launched Pizza Market which has really
taken off. It is a fresh dough product supplied frozen that is proved on site and then
topped with a selection of popular toppings.
Within our menu are our new high street based concepts and our Development Chef
visited to assist the team in launching ‘Mac and Cheese’ This is a delicious dish of
homemade macaroni cheese with which the students can select from different side dishes
and toppings.
New Menu
Lunch MenuCollege Website
As a company we will be continuing to look at what is available on
the high street to stay up to date with our own versions of dishes
that are popular with the students
and current trends.
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Update On Voluntary Donations
Again, a very big thank for all the contributions we have received in response to our appeal
in June to support the extra things that we would like to be able to do for our students but
are increasingly struggling to do in the flat cash environment of school budgets. We
promised we would update on the impact on students. Two previous updates have appeared
in Headlines and below represents further detail.
These have used up a portion of the donations received so far. We have more ideas for the
summer term but will update further in due course. Our ability to continue to provide these
kind of extras that enhance students’ experience is dependent on the donations we receive.
We are grateful to all those who donated when we made the request last summer.
Next term when we issue the invitation again we will also be detailing the more substantial
projects we would love to be able to carry out for the students but are unable to due to the
diminishing capital funds alongside the reduced real terms budgets and rising costs.
Thank you to all who are supporting the College and our students to enjoy these extra
aspects. We are delighted to be able to provide these enriching opportunities.
Thank you.
Student Leadership
We have sourced training materials for the School Council and all
Leadership roles so that they can have bespoke training for their specific
roles. They are all working through leadership programmes with set criteria
and will receive badges of Bronze, Silver and Gold awards when they have
achieved each standard in the end of term assembly.
Approx. cost of
programme
booklets,
certificates and
badges: £400.00
Approx. cost of
training:£1000.00
Social Time activities
We have purchased board games and short films as recommended by the
School Council for use in wet weather lunchtimes. These have been used in
both cold and wet weather.
Cost of games boxes
and films: £480.00
Duke of Edinburgh
We are looking to pilot a small group to take Bronze Duke of Edinburgh and
to make sure it is sustainable before widening the opportunity to more
students
£200.00 set up costs
A Paralympian to visit the school
In the summer term we have secured a Paralympian to visit the school for a
whole day and work with groups of students both in a PE and Sport capacity
but also in terms of the inspiring messages they can deliver around
resilience to all students. They will also then be our keynote speaker for
Honours Awards evening
Speaker for the
whole day £900.00
£2900.00 allocated
Consultation DocumentCollege Website
Schools national funding formula (NFF) consultation deadline is Wednesday 22 March. If
you are willing to look at the Consultation Document and complete a response then the
more voices they hear the better.
#FlatCashEd –NFF Consultation Deadline
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Career opportunities
NCS Summer Programme – Letter to Parents
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Career opportunities
OPEN DOORS – Get into Construction
Monday 27 March — Saturday 1 April 2017
A unique chance for you to see behind the
scenes at major ‘live’ construction sites
across England, Scotland and Wales.
Discover how the buildings and structures in
your community are constructed and find
out about the diverse range of skills and
professions needed on site.
Be inspired by this growing industry, and
learn how to start your career in
construction.
The most recent Open Doors event saw over
3,000 bookings across more than 130
construction sites in England, Scotland and
Wales.
Eastbourne Arndale Is Taking Part -Booking FormOpen Doors Website
List Of All Sites Across UKOpen Doors Website
Get Into Construction
If you have a business locally and have
opportunities for school leavers please let
us know by emailing
[email protected] as we may be
able to promote to students.
Opportunities For School Leavers
Opportunities at Fidelity
Funded Degrees and apprenticeship places
at Fidelity in Tonbridge – Applications by 3
April.
Opportunities at FidelityFidelity Website
Events & Notices
Volunteers Needed!
To be involved in a highly rewarding
opportunity.
We require volunteers to assist with
providing access arrangements during exam
periods.
Volunteers need to have numeracy and
literacy skills which would allow them to
act as readers and scribes for candidates
sitting GCSE qualifications. Some candidates
will have special educational needs and
associated difficulties.
Full training for the role will be provided.
Please contact Ben Barnett, Specialist
literacy teacher by email if you would like
further information or to register your
interest at [email protected]
Saracens v Quins at Wembley
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Events & Notices
Foster Carers Needed Evening of Dance
Parents/students can now buy tickets for
‘The Evening of Dance’ on 30 March 2017
from Reception. Cash accepted only.
For Boys and Girls aged 5-12 years – 10-
3pm daily.
@ Eastbourne Borough F.C. Priory Lane
Stadium, Langney, Eastbourne BN23 7QH
Week 1 - Mon 3 April to Thurs 6 April 2017
Week 2 - Mon 10 April to Thurs 13 April
2017
£20 per day or £70 for all 4 Days Week 1 or 2.
Our Soccer Schools are run by fully
qualified/CRB checked coaches who will be
delivering fun games, skills and tips on how
to improve their football and enjoy the
beautiful game.
To reserve a place for your child or for
further details, please call 07885 298134 or
email: [email protected]
Easter Holiday Soccer School
College Anniversary
Heathfield Community College officially
opened on 14 March 1952, however, It has
come to our attention that the College was
open to students and staff two years prior
the official opening. Our 50th anniversary
was also celebrated in the year 2000 based
on the College being open from 1950. We
look forward to marking our 70th
Anniversary on 14 March 2020.
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Events & Notices
Date Event
Wednesday22.03.17
Extended Learning DayY11 Parent Learning WalkY11 GCSE Drama Exam to Parents
Thursday23.03.17
Y9 Parents’ Evening
Friday24.03.17
Red Nose Day
Monday27.03.17
Broadbridges Uniform Drop Off/Collection
Tuesday28.03.17
TRIP: Parliament Trip (Y12 History & Politics)
Wednesday29.03.17
TRIP: A Level Conference (BusinessStudies)
Thursday30.03.17
Y11 GCSE Drama ExamEvening Of Dance
Friday31.03.17
END OF TERM 4TRIP: Y12 UCAS HE Exhibition –Brighton Centre
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places are limited
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The Vine
The Vine's first ever Creative Writing
Competition! All year groups welcome!
Stories or poems up to 800 words. Entries to
[email protected] by March 24.
Read the latest Issue of The Vine
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