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Wednesday 13th February 2019

Overview: The Ignite cross-curricular days provide Hayesfield students a unique opportunity to expand their learning, develop key skills and to explore the relevance of a wide range of topics. Themes and activities are designed to support our students’ Spiritual, Social Moral and Cultural development (SMSC) and provide effective opportunities to develop study skills and positive attitudes to their learning.

The aim of our third Ignite Day is to help develop our students’ understanding and appreciation of our British Values as well as provide further opportunities to work and engage with students outside of their House.

All the Ignite Day activities are delivered on a rolling programme across each year group giving all students a range of new ideas, challenges and experiences over their time at Hayesfield. Most activities are staff-led and reflect the wider skills, experiences and knowledge, which they bring to the programme. In some years, specialists outside speakers are used to offer expert opinions and advice or to share their relevant experience. In Year 11 and 13, students will undertake a range of activities designed to develop their study and revision skills in preparation for their upcoming summer exams.

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Year 13: Exam Warriors – Prepare to Perform!

British Value: Individual Liberty

Overview: Having progressed from Exam Ninja to Exam Warrior, Year 13 will experience a carousel of activities that will get them fully prepared to perform this May and June. The day will provide practical support and resources as well as the opportunity to put some of those strategies to the test and create some of their own resources to get them going. We’ve also thought about the mental preparation and stamina as well, and will be offering sessions to support physical and mental well-being during the exam period.

• Session 1: Get Ready… A session focused on getting motivated and organised
• Session 2: Get Steady… A session focused on using the best revision resources for different subjects
• Session 3: Go…and keep going! A session focused on keeping healthy and happy over the next 4 months

 
Learning Objectives:

• Build your inner exam warrior in this half-day session
• To provide a range of revision and study skills activities to support students in preparing for their upcoming GCSE exams
• To provide additional opportunity and expert support for students to improve or complete necessary coursework elements of their GCSEs

 
Location: All workshops are run in the Upper Oldfield Park Campus. Details of which room to register will be displayed at the entrance to UOP on the day. The for Year 13 day will end at 12.15.

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Year 12: Preparing for the World of Work

Overview: As our previous Ignite Day for Year 12 did not focus on the core theme of employability, we are taking this opportunity to engage with this vital part of their wider education. During the morning the student will be attending a workshop on how to budget when living on their own and what the deal with flat sharing is. They will also attend sessions on the use of Careerpilot to help map out their post-18 journey. A lively session on debate will also accompany the mornings activity as communication is a vital skill for employability. In the afternoon they will be asked to pick from a selection of careers talks covering such diverse areas of employment from medicine to fashion editing to song writing to law

Learning Objectives:

• To help students better understand the complexities and challenges of employment
• To prepare students for the life after Sixth form with budgeting and flat sharing information
• To promote understanding of the range of employment opportunities available
• To reflect on their personal employable skills and experience as well as consider next-steps on their education
• To provide further opportunities to develop leadership, team building skills and work and engage with students outside of their House

 
Location: All workshops are run in the Upper Oldfield Park Campus. Details of which room to register will be displayed at the entrance to UOP on the day.

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Year 11: Study Skills Day

British Value: Individual Liberty

Overview of morning: All students will start in a joint assembly looking at how they will start preparing for ‘The race of their lives’. This is our starting gun for their intensive revision timetable from now until the exam and will focus their attitudes and motivation to the job ahead. The day will provide practical revision support and resources as well as the opportunity to put some of those strategies to the test and create some of their own resources to get them going. We’ve also thought about the mental preparation and stamina as well, and will be offering a carousel of relaxation techniques with Yoga.

Overview of Afternoon: Morning sessions will continue into the afternoon but during Period 5, all students will come together to share their experience of the day and reflect on what they have learnt. Alongside this, they will be reviewing and creating individual revision timetables and considering how we need to organise their time, space, and ourselves on the run up to the exams.

In addition, some students will be selected for the Wthdrawal Sessions and given a personalised timetable in advance.

Learning Objective:

• To provide a range of revision and study skills activities to support students in preparing for their upcoming GCSE exams
• To provide additional opportunity and expert support for students to improve or complete necessary coursework elements of their GCSEs

 
Location: All activities take place in the Brougham Hayes Campus with all students starting the day in the BH Hall before breaking into their separate groups.

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Year 10: Model Nations

British Values: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty

Overview: Morning Activities: Students will develop their understanding of the political and cultural make-up of different countries with weaker democratic procedures in four group-workshop activities. As part of these activities, students are asked to reflect on their own opinions and beliefs and sensitively question and challenge those of others. Highlights include going on the CIA website and a Geo-political quiz to see how well informed our girls are of the world in which they live and some of the issues currently facing our global community.

Afternoon Activities: In the afternoon our English teachers will be supporting Year 10 with some focused revision ready for their very first GCSE in May. Year 10 will need to bring their Literature folder and the texts they study.

Learning Objectives:

• To develop students’ understanding of the concepts of: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty and how these concepts differ across a range of Governments and systems of law around the globe
• To develop an understanding of the Declaration of Human Rights and its relevance to a globalised world
• To further develop research and presentation skills; team building skills and group work
• To support all Year 10 students in preparing for their summer English Literature exam

 
Location: All workshops are run in the Upper Oldfield Park Campus. Details of which room to register will be displayed at the entrance to UOP on the day.

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Year 9: Valuing Science

British Values: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect

Overview: With ethical issues in science so frequently in the news, this day provides a valuable opportunity to link to science the word in which we live and raise and engage with some of the moral, ethical and legal questions involved .This day is full of exciting and hands-on activities exploring our core British Values through real-world examples of the issues. We are very lucky to be visited by some external guests who will be running activities on the Cardio System as well as explaining genetic mapping and extracting DNA. There’s also jelly babies!

Learning Objectives:

• To help develop students’ understanding of the concepts of: Democracy, Tolerance The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and reflect on how these values impact on our everyday lives
• To promote STEM subjects and their significance to the modern world
• To provide further opportunities to develop team building skills and work and engage with students outside of their House

 
Location: All workshops are run in the Nucleus Block at the Brougham Hayes Campus. Details of which room to register will be displayed at the entrance to the Nucleus Block on the day.

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Year 8: Bristol Religious Buildings

British Values: Tolerance of Others, Mutual Respect

Overview: Moral courage is a core Hayesfield value and as a school we continually look for ways in which we can engage with and champion the diversity of our international community. During the morning, Year 8 will be visiting two different religious buildings in Bristol. Half of the year group will be visiting a Hindu Temple and a Sikh Gurdwara. The other half of the year group will get to visit a Hindu Temple and a Islamic Mosque. At each religious building students will be given a talk and a tour by a religious representative. In the afternoon students will take part in two different sessions where they will have the opportunity to explore what it means to live in a multi faith community and the importance of religious tolerance. This is a very popular and inspiring part of our wider curriculum.

Learning Objectives:

• To develop student’s understanding of the concepts of: Tolerance for people of other faiths, Mutual respect, Individual Liberty and understanding the importance of religion in the everyday life of a believer

 
Location: This is an external activity which will leave from Upper Oldfield Park Campus and register at 8.25 in the Refectory. In the afternoon, students will return to and be dismissed from the Brougham Hayes Campus.

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Year 7: Refugee Day

British Values: Tolerance of Others, Mutual Respect

Overview: A really exciting and participatory range of Performance and Arts focused activities across the day which reflect on the experience of refugees around the world. Students are told that they have just arrived as refugees in an imaginary country. They need to spend the day learning how to become citizens of this country and reflecting on their experiences. The day culminates in a showcase of everything they have learnt and created and celebrates the diversity of our international community.

Learning Objective:

• To develop student’s understanding of the concepts of: Tolerance for others, Mutual Respect, Individual Liberty
• To allow students to understand and appreciate the issues and impact of immigration from countries across the world
• To provide further opportunities to develop team building skills and work and engage with students outside of their tutor group

 
Location: All workshops are run in the Upper Oldfield Park Campus. Details of which room to register will be displayed at the entrance to UOP on the day.

We have taken the decision in line with advice from BANES to postpone tonight’s Year 9 Options Evening. There is a consistent forecast for snow and BANES have released an Amber warning for potential disruption to travel throughout this evening.

I am delighted to confirm that we are able to run the Evening this Tuesday 5th February – 5.45pm and I am very grateful for all the staff who have been able to change plans so quickly as we recognise the importance of this evening. I appreciate some parents and students may not be able to attend on Tuesday and we shall put in place extra support for those parents unable to attend.

I am sorry if this causes problems but I hope you understand that I do not want to put anyone at risk if the forecast is correct!

Kind Regards
Philip White
Acting Headteacher

In the event of severe weather I will make a decision, based on the Health & Safety of students and staff, as to whether it is necessary to close the School.

We will publish our position on the front page of the School’s website and on the Bath & North East Somerset website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/school-closures
 
Mr P White
Acting Headteacher

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.”
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

We are delighted to announce the theme for this year’s World Book Day- taking place on Thursday 7th of March (Week A) is HGS Read for Empathy.
Increasingly, studies are proving an all important link between reading and developing empathy skills. Put simply, empathy is being able to understand another person’s feelings through trying to see the world just a little through their perspective- putting yourself in their shoes and ‘walking around in them.’
Put even more simply still: empathy defines not only what makes us human, but also our humanity- and reading stories and experiences plays an integral role in this.

Costume:

So for World Book Day this year, Hayesfield staff and students can come to school in costume as a character:

• They have felt a connection to (shared hobby/ambition/passion- perhaps the character made you see things in a different light, or gave you a renewed enthusiasm in something you do)
• Has introduced them to a new way of looking at something familiar
• They have found they have shared a similar experience with

 
Whilst costume is not compulsory, last year’s World Book Day was made all the more special and memorable by the range of wonderful costumes donned by students and staff who really entered into the spirit of the day!

Book and quotation from book (compulsory):

On the day, all students and staff should come with a book which, when you were reading it, gave you no choice but to share in the character(s)’ emotions as you saw the world through their eyes. Perhaps the book is something you had thought about, but it was only through reading the character’s story, that you imagined what it might feel like to be in that position. These tend to be the books which move us most and we remember for years to come.

Years 7-9:

You will be attending your timetabled lessons for that day, but your lesson will have an exciting little bookish twist, based upon the subject and topic you are studying. You do still need to bring with you normal kit and equipment.
Weekly #HGSReadforEmpathy stories will be shared in the Bulletin, along with further guidance for day- so keep checking the Student Bulletin for inspiration!

Riverford Cooking class at Hayesfield Thursday 28th February, Tuesday 12th March and Tuesday 26th March:
We’ve recently joined Riverford’s “Veg Fund” scheme: a fundraising and healthy eating partnership for schools.

Riverford’s local team, Vicki and Alan Mowat, will also be running a series of veg cookery evenings for parents. They’re fun and relaxed cookery workshops (including supper!) which give you chance to meet other parents while being inspired to make the most of seasonal organic vegetables and learning a few veg cookery tips. It’s just £10 for a 2-hour class, supper and a glass of wine – and all proceeds will go to the PTSA. You’ll also have the chance to take a look at Riverford’s vegboxes and it’s an ideal event if you’re thinking about getting a box and would like to find out more.

The workshops will take place in the Hayesfield Brougham Hayes Hall on Thursday 28th February, Tuesday 12th March and Tuesday 26th March from 7-9pm. Buy a ticket for the date of your choice via Scopay. There are only 10 tickets available for each date, so book quickly!

Riverford – the organic vegbox delivery company – will make donations to Hayesfield PTSA for new and existing customers linked to the school. If you start a regular order, Alan and Vicki will donate £25 to the PTSA once you’ve had three deliveries! Just go to www.riverford.co.uk and choose the box you’d like. Quote our school code SCH_BAT_HAYESFIELD when you check out, to make sure that the PTSA receive the donation once you’ve had three deliveries! If you’re already a customer, just contact Alan and Vicki directly at alanandvicki@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk to tell them that you’re linked to Hayesfield.

10EL are running a reverse advent calendar from 3rd December until the 14th December. We need your help to try and get as many donations for the Bath Foodbank as we can. Each tutor group has been given a date that they can make donations on, if they are able to. Watch out for more information in your assemblies and tutor notices. We can really make a difference to our local community.

Monday 3rd December
7AR, 7ER, 8AR, 8ER, 8PR, 8SR

Tuesday 4th December
10EL, 10AL, 10SL

Wednesday 5th December
7AL, 7EL

Thursday 6th December
11PL, 11AL, 11EL, 11SR, 11PR, 11AR

Friday 7th December
8AL, 8EL, 8PL, 8SL

Monday 10th December
7PL, 7SL

Tuesday 11th December
All of Year 9

Wednesday 12th December
7PRm, 7SR

Thursday 13th December
Staff donation day

Friday 14th December
10SR, 10ER, 10PR

Dear Student

Year 11 Reunion & GCSE Certificate Collection –Thursday 13th December 2018

Feedback from previous cohorts indicated that former Year 11 students would have liked an opportunity to meet together to celebrate their GCSE success informally, rather than the traditional Certificate Evening which has been held in the past. We have acted on this feedback to change proceedings for you this year.

It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for a Year 11 Reunion on Thursday 13th December, which will be held from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the Refectory at the UOP Campus. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet up as a year group and celebrate the fantastic GCSE results that you achieved in the summer.

You will be able to collect your GCSE certificates at this event. If you are unable to attend this reunion, you will be able to collect your GCSE certificates from the Upper Oldfield Park Reception during school hours. If you wish to nominate another person to collect your certificates, they will need to bring a form of photo identification (passport or driving licence) and written authorisation from you to collect on your behalf.

We look forward to see you on Thursday 13th December.

Yours sincerely
Mrs J Eaton

I am writing to invite you to my first Open House of the academic year, which will be held on Thursday 6th December 2018 from 5.00pm at our Upper Oldfield Park Campus. This Open House will focus on our Behaviour and Support Policy. You will have an opportunity to look at our draft Behaviour Policy, which is being updated to ensure it is in line with our recent procedural changes, and share your views.

Our Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral Care), Mr Taylor, and Deputy Headteacher (Achievement), Mr White, will join me.

The meeting will be held in a West Wing classroom (W1). If you report to reception for 5.00pm, we will point you in the right direction!

Please ask your child to return the slip to Reception by Monday 3rd December so that we have an idea of numbers.

If you are not able to come to the Open House, I will post the information on our School website so that you can access the key pieces of information. You are then very welcome to contact me if you have any follow-up questions.

Your sincerely

Emma Yates
Headteacher

Friday 23rd November 2018

Objective for your day:

At Hayesfield, we know that deciding on a career path can be a daunting experience and this is why we work really hard to help our students better understand and support all and every career aspiration from Architect to Zoologist.

To that end, the aim of our second Ignite Day of the year is to provide them with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the skills required for employment and the huge range of opportunities and advice available.

In each year, we have a tailored programme that compliments the careers work done in PSHEE. In the earlier years, we will be developing core skills aimed at promoting employability. In later years the Ignite Day experience will link more directly to career pathways and practical advice and support. As part of this, in Y11 students will experience over 30 different careers being represented demonstrating the wide range of opportunities available.

As well as being practical and highly informative, these experience are intended to be hands-on, and enjoyable and above all open us up to new career options and reflect on what we have to offer the world of work. Who knows, today might be the first step into new and exciting careers.

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Year 7: Science Works

Overview of my day

How is Science used in the workplace every day? What skills do employees of STEM careers need? During this day you will get to act as Forensic Technicians, Scientific Authors, Engineers, Designers, Fabric Analysts … a whole host of Scientifically based careers!

You will use practical skills, plan, design, record data, evaluate, think critically and author for different audiences. You will show leadership skills, team work skills, Mathematical skills, independent and imaginative thinking.

By the end of the day you will truly understand the skills that those who work in the STEM industries need and have sampled a range of possible careers that show why working in STEM fields can be so rewarding.

Where do I go?

All Year 7 should start the day at the Nucleus Block at Brougham Hayes. Signs will be up as you enter telling you which group you are in and which room you start at.

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Year 8: Future Entrepreneurs

Overview of my day

Any budding Alan Sugars out there? Today you will get to hear from a local successful business person about what it takes to become successful in the world of work. You will have the chance to reflect on your own skills and attributes you can offer employers as well as to what business roles you might be best suited.


Finally, you will get to create your own exciitng start-up company and act out a creative advertising campaign in a Dragon’s Den style presentation to some fiery dragons. We know that this day will be an exciiting and creative way to help you start thinking about what you can offer the world of work as well as what the word of work might be looking for from you.

Where do I go?

All Year 8 should start the day at the Brougham Hayes site. Signs will be up as you enter telling you which group you are in and in which room you start.

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Year 9: Owning my Options

Overview of my day

With your option choices just around the corner, today we will be providing you with a fantastic oppurtunity to learn more about the range of different option subjects available in Year 10.

Subject specialists will be presenting on what each course involves as well as the likely educational and careers pathways and oppurtunites they might open up for you.

In the morning we will link these presentations with activities reviewing potential career paths and employability personal skills profiling. This will give you a clearer idea of the skills and attributes you have to offer the word of work, as well as the wide range of exciting and varied employment options open to you.

By the end of the day, we are sure that you will feel confidnet to make informed option choices and start your pathway to achieving you ambitions.

Where do I go?

All Year 9 should start the day at the Brougham Hayes site. Signs will be up as you enter the building telling you which group you are in and in which room you start.

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Year 10: GCSE Spoken Word

Overview of my day

Today all Year 10 are provided with a really fantastic opportunity to complete their Spoken Word unit as part of their English GCSE. This is a really valuable qualification to take to future employers as it will impress them with your verbal skills and confidence in delivering presentations.

Remember that we will be completing this qualification in one day, so you must come fully prepared- all research completed and a clear idea of how you want to set out your speech. For some of you this is a chance to show your confidence and verbal flair; for others this is a great opportunity to show what you are made of and how capably you step out of your comfort zone and meet the challenge of the task.

Remember as well that as part of the final assessment you will need to answer questions from your audience. That means you should choose a topic about which you certainly know something about and about which you feel passionate.

Where do I go?

All Year 10 will be located in the rooms below at Upper Oldfield Park for the day.

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Year 11: Careers Fair

Overview of my day

Today is a really exciting and highly useful part of your careers programme at Hayesfield. We are very lucky that you will be able to access to a wide range of professions both local and national whose experience and knowledge will help develop your understanding of available career opportunities.

In the afternoon you will take part in a formal mock interview which will provide you with really valuable interview experience and feedback. We are very thankful to the large number of employers who support this day and their local school and we know that it will provide highly relevant and useful advice on how to continue your pathway to achieving your ambitions.

Where do I go?

All Year 11 should start the day at the Upper Oldfield Park site. Signs will be up as you enter telling you in which room you start.

What should I wear?

As part of the formal mock interview experience, Year 11 students are encouraged to wear smart business dress. Please talk with your tutor if you are unsure what that should mean. Where this is an issue, students are welcome to wear their school uniform. Any student not appropriately dressed will be required to change into one of the School’s spare uniforms.

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