News and Events

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase

Year 12 and 13 will be having a visit from Bath University Ambassdors who will be bringing the ‘Spectroscopy in a Suitcase’ into school so they can experience using cutting edge spectroscopic teachniques. Ambassadors from Bath University will be running a session to consolidate the learning the students have already completed in class so the students get an opportunity to use the equipment.
 

Biomedical Sciences Talk

Dr Wael Kafienah from the Biomedical Sciences Department of Bristol University will be delivering a talk to our Year 10s on How to regenerate a tissue and build a new organ.
 

DNA Extraction

As part of Bath Taps In To Science scientists from Bath University will be visiting carrying out DNA extraction on IGNITE day with some Year 9 students who will take home their own DNA in a necklace. The other year 9 students will also carry out a DNA extraction with a team from Bristol University.
 

What’s in Willow Bark

Have you ever wondered why in ancient times willow bark was chewed? Mr Rutt’s Year 10 class will be investigating what compounds are found in willow bark with willow extract kits.
 

Bath Bombs

On Wednesday period 6 Mrs Whatley will be providing an opportunity discover the science behind bath bombs where students will be able to make their own bath bombs to take home
 

The Universe and Beyond

Dr Victoria Scowcroft from the Department of Physics at the University of Bath will give a talk open to all pupils at 3.15pm on Thursday 15th March 2018 in NI.

Her research interests focus on variable stars, which she uses to probe the structure and evolution of nearby galaxies and the Universe as a whole. Her talk will give a history of the use of variable stars to study the expansion rate of the Universe.
 

Hayesfield Girls’ School Science Fair

Lastly the science department will be hosting their a science fair on Friday 16th March. All students in Years 7 and 8 will be eligible to enter a science fair project and there will be three winners from each class who will have the privilidge of presenting their project at the science fair. The National science week areas areas this year are:

1. Exploration
2. Discovery

 
In the afternoon we will be allowing all year 7 and 8 students to visit the winners. In addition the science staff will be putting on some unusual experiments with the highlight being Mr Attwood’s demonstration with liquid nitrogen.
After school the event is open to all parents as well as any primary school children and their parents.
If you wish to join us then please feel free to drop in from 3.15pm-4.30pm in the Nucleus at Brougham Hayes.

Tuesday 13th March 2018

Year 7 are to wear School PE kit all day and should not come in normal uniform.

Learning Objective

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.

Activities

Activities are delivered on a rolling programme across each year group giving all students a range of activities 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 Years 11 and 12 specialists outside speakers are used to offer expert opinions and advice or to share their relevant experience. In Year 11 students will undertake a range of activities designed to develop their study and revision skills in preparation for their upcoming summer exams.

Please click here to download the Ignite Day Student Booklet

In Year 7 we have recently had a great 7SR tutor assembly around positive relationships. We all agreed that it was a very useful topic of information.

Building on this assembly, I have been talking with some Year 7 students about the friendship issues they have been having and these tips might help all our students, not just the younger girls to identify the signs of an unhealthy relationship and either work to improve things or find a way to get some space.

Here are some signs that a friendship might be becoming unhealthy:
 

We may see these ‘red flags’ in our friendships, but what do we do about it? Although it can be very upsetting, some people will stay in unhealthy friendships until they break. Unfortunately, a lot of pain and damage is usually already done when it gets to this point. However, there are ways to end an unhealthy friendship in a way that preserves everybody’s feelings.

Here are some tips for ending an unhealthy friendship:

• Begin spending more time apart. One of the best ways to end an unhealthy relationship is to begin moving towards healthy relationships and limiting your time with friends you feel have become unhealthy. If you do this when you start noticing the ‘red flag’ signs, you can do it gradually and it doesn’t have to be a dramatic break. An example might be that if you get asked to go into town, politely decline. You can say you have other plans, need to do homework, or a parent/family member has said no. Most parents/carers are very happy being the “bad guy,” especially when it means supporting you to move away from an unhealthy friendship.
• Give yourself some space. This can be difficult when you see the person every day in school. However, there are creative ways to get a little space. If you see this person a lot around school, you can change the route you walk to lesson. You can ask your teacher, if it’s possible, to change where you sit in class so you have some space. You can stay away from your “normal” social areas until things settle. But remember that giving yourself some space does not mean avoidance and ignoring. In our community we will always encourage you to be civil; continue to be polite and acknowledge the other person. Ignoring someone completely may create even more drama. If they approach you to talk about your change in behaviour towards them, it is probably best to be honest. If it feels unsafe or uncomfortable to have that conversation alone, you can always ask a trusted adult for support.
• Get advice and support. When in doubt, seek support from a trusted adult. They can help you identify strategies on how to handle the situation to support a positive outcome.

6th March
Year 9 (Bronze) 6pm-7pm
Year 10 (Silver) 7.15pm-8.15pm
Roper Theatre

We would like to invite you to The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Award Information Evening on the 6th of March 2018 in the Roper Theatre, Upper Oldfield Park Campus.

The Bronze presentation is from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and the Silver presentation from 7.15pm to 8.15pm.

During the meeting you will meet the School’s new Duke of Edinburgh team, Mr Bell and Mrs Lesslie. You will be presented with information about the Award and its different sections. At the end of the presentation, you will receive an information pack and a participant enrolment form. The information will include all key dates, equipment lists for expedition and other additional information you may require. We look forward to seeing you there.

David Bell, Duke of Edinburgh Manager

Thursday 15th March,
7pm-8.30pm
Roper Theatre

On Thursday 15th March the annual Dance Evening will be taking place which will celebrate the exam groups hard work as well as Year 7 and 8 Dance club who will perform pieces as well as some classwork pieces from the Lower school.

This trip is now full. Further applications are welcome but will be placed on the Waiting List.

‘New York, New York, so good they named it twice’ sang Gerard Kenny in 1978, and 40 years later NY is still a totally awesome, and uniquely iconic city to visit, and is our destination for a joint curriculum trip during February half term, 2019.

This is a trip of a lifetime, and will be life changing. It is a joint trip, bringing together the Art, Photography, Textiles/DT Departments. This trip is offered to those students studying these subjects at GCSE or A Level, but this is not exclusive. All students with a genuine interest are most welcome.

Our trip to Barcelona was an incredible success and our forthcoming trip to Rome and Florence proved massively popular, and is eagerly awaited. This proves to experience the art, architecture, fashion and technology of a city up close can enhance a student’s appreciation, understanding and admiration of the very best it can offer. In these areas New York offers probably more than any other city in the world.

Students will have the opportunity to observe, photograph, absorb and draw as we visit some of the most influential art museums and iconic buildings in New York, underpinning the study of Design Movements for the last 100 years. Students will visit the Garment District, meet a successful designer in their showroom, visit NYC’s rare Accessories Factory making goods, conduct a Mini-Project.

This robust itinerary gives a unique opportunity for students to ask questions, see new collections, and learn about art, architecture and fashion right in the epicentre of it all. All these experiences directly support and underpin the students’ work at GCSE and A Level.

The trip is jammed packed with visits and activities:

• Metropolitan Museum of Art – The MET
• Guggenheim Museum
• International Centre of Photography
• Fashion Institute of Technology
• Museum of Modern Art
• Observation deck of the Empire State Building
• Staten Island Ferry, Liberty and Ellis Islands
• Photographic walking tour
• Macy’s Department Store and local independent shops in Midtown
• Grand Central Station
• 9/11 Museum and Memorial Park
• Harlem Gospel Singers and BB King Gospel Choir Brunch
• High Line walk and street art
• Lunch in iconic areas – Central Park, Chelsea Market, Bowling Green, Macy’s, Saks
• Dinner in traditional New York restaurants
• The Stephen Sondheim Theatre to see ‘Beautiful’, the musical story of Carole King, a girl from Brooklyn.

The accommodation

Fairfield Inn and Suites, in the Garment District/Midtown, in rooms with two queen size double beds, shared between 4 students, all en suite – fabulous and central:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycps-fairfield-inn-and-suites-new-york-midtown-manhattan-penn-station/

The company

we will be using is Halsbury, a family run, school’s trip specialist, who have a high reputation as a well-organised and established provider.

The dates:

Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd February 2019 TBC

Trip is open to:

Present Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If there are any places available after September 2018 new students to Hayesfield will be able to apply.

Staff:

The trip will be led by myself, along with Mr Lee, Mrs Lisney, Miss Button and Ms Osborne, all highly experienced specialist staff across the subject areas.

The package:

based on a minimum of 25, and a maximum of 45 students, includes:

• Flights from London, direct to New York, with hold and cabin baggage allowance
• UK and USA coach transfers
• 7 days/5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation. Towels included
• Fully comprehensive Insurance
• 5 evening meals
• 4 lunches (students given a budget of 15$ each day x 4 to buy lunch + 1 BB King Gospel brunch included)
• All entrance fees

Cost:

based on a minimum of 25 students: £1426 – maximum of 45 students: £1408

Not included:

• money for shopping and souvenirs, subway rides (lots of walking involved though)
• Personal insurance for own camera
• Extra snacks and drinks in hotel or out and about
• 14$ (about £9) for an ESTA – http://www.esta.us/uk.html
• All staff and students must have this travel authorisation in order to enter the USA

The reply slip must be given in AND the 1st non-refundable deposit of £250 to be paid no later than the 28th February 2018, to initially secure a place.

Payments

are to be made online through Tucasi (Scopay), under the account name NewYork2019. You are most welcome to place any interim payments into your account at your convenience.

Please note: there is a formal payment plan for this trip – attached.

This will be a fantastic trip. It is a wonderful opportunity. There will be physical demands on each student, as we will be walking quite a bit. Behaviour is of the highest expectations. Poor behaviour at school, leading to this trip, could jeopardise the place. If the trip is oversubscribed names will be drawn out of a hat, and any deposit paid will be refunded if a place is not secured.

If you would like to book a place. Please note the deadline:

1. Complete the slip below and return to myself only, via either campus receptions or, email the slip to newyork2019@hayesfield.com. This is the dedicated email address for this trip.
2. Pay the 1st deposit of £250 using Scopay – account: New York 2019
3. Wait for an email to confirm the place and receipt of the 1st deposit

Yours sincerely

Mrs B Brian
New York Trip Group Leader

New York 2019 Letter, Reply Slip and Payment Plan

‘Safe and Sound’ Parents’ Information Evening
Tuesday 27 February 2018, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Brougham Hayes Campus

You will know from out posts in the School Bulletin that our students’ wellbeing and safety are key areas for us as a school. We offer advice, guidance and support to all our students through our Pastoral Team and through the Curriculum. We would like to offer similar to our parents.

We will be holding a ‘Safe and Sound’ Parents’ Information Evening for the parents/carers of Year 7 and 8 students on Tuesday 27 February 2018. The evening will be held at the Brougham Hayes Campus from 6.00pm to 7.30pm and will be for parents/carers only, it is not expected that students will attend. We have a number of agencies represented to give expert advice and information about Drugs, Internet Safety, On-line Counselling and the importance of good Attendance for student success and wellbeing. We do hope you can join us.

In order to make the best use of our experts, I do need to know numbers so would be very grateful if you could fill in the reply slip on the attached letter and return it to Reception, on either Campus, by Friday 9 February.

Please note, there is no parking on site.

Mrs L Beasley
Deputy Headteacher, Pastoral

We are very excited to announce that students and staff at Hayesfield will be celebrating World Book Day this year on Thursday 1st March.

The theme for Hayesfield World Book Day this year is Inspirational Literary Heroines. The theme was chosen, not only to inspire a love of reading, but also because it links in with our new inspirational House women, International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March and the fact that it is 100 Years since women got the vote!

To mark what is sure to be an amazing day, the whole school is invited to come dressed in full costume as their chosen Inspirational Literary Heroine (or hero) from books. It’s now time to start thinking about your inspirational character and planning your costume.

Also don’t forget that everyone needs to bring a book that has inspired them for an activity on the day!
Let’s share the buzz about books.

Do you have a spare room?

We are looking for Homestay places in Bath for 30 Year 7 Chinese students (mixed sexes) for 8 weeks (away over Half term) during the Summer term 2018, from 28th April to 30th June. Dates may change depending on flight availability.

The students will be attending Beechen Cliff and Hayesfield in Year 7 and 8 lessons. They are here to improve their English and learn about our culture. As part of that we’d like them to also be part of a family life.

The students would be hosted individually or in pairs of the same sex within a home from home environment which provides daily home cooked meals, packed lunches and a bedroom with a study area. Ideally with an en-suite so they have their own privacy and space but sharing a bathroom is fine, if you can accommodate. Homes must ideally be within walking distance of both schools or be able to provide daily transport, if needed.

You do not need to have a son or daughter in Year 7 or 8 to offer a homestay placement, however, we would particularly welcome interest from families in those year groups and these will be given priority.

If you can accommodate, to cover all living expenses including transport, we provide an allowance of £150 per person per week.
If you would like an application form or would like to find out more information then please contact Fiona Harrison or email international@hayesfield.com

All placements are subject to a home visit and DBS check.

See Mr Johnson for forms if you missed the meeting

Hayesfield Girls’ School is pleased to be launching an incredibly opportunity for all students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Working in partnership with World Challenge, we’re excited to bring you something out of the ordinary – an expedition travelling to Costa Rica in 2019. This once in a lifetime opportunity will set you apart, empowering you to stand strong in front of potential employers and universities. Join us on Wednesday 24th January at 6.00pm, we’d love to tell you more about it.

Unlike other school trips our students may have experienced where everything is organised by adults and an itinerary is provided for them, beyond the flights there and back and the first night’s accommodation, the students take leadership and responsibility roles to organise the rest of the expedition themselves. Naturally, there is support and students select treks and projects from a range of existing options, but the on-the-ground transport, accommodation, language, meal logistics are all student choices.

Time will be spent trekking – mountain or jungle, long or short – you will decide. A key element will be the community project – working with children, engaging with a local community, supporting an ecology project – the choice is yours. And of course there will be some rest and relaxation – from relaxing on the beach to kayaking down the rivers, via snorkeling and dolphin-, turtle-, whale-watching, and flying high above the luscious forest canopies on a zipwire – it’s entirely up to you!

If that sounds appealing to you, then come along to the meeting in the Hall at Upper Oldfield Park at 6pm on Wednesday 24th of January to find out more. In the meantime, why not check out the World Challenge website to find out a little more about our destination country and to have a look at a sample itinerary?

I look forward to seeing students, parents and carers at the information evening.
Ian Johnson
World Challenge School Leader