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• Mock Interviews
  

  Today, Year 11 students took part in Mock Interviews with members of the businees community ranging from the mayor to solicitors and HR managers. They were complimented on their confidence and enthusiasm.

  

  

  

  
  Added On: Thursday, January 19, 2012
  
  
• Winners of Year 9 WWI Poetry Competition
  

  After our study on the brilliant and moving poetry of WWI, the History department ran a competition to find our own war poets.  Well done to all the entries, the History department had a wonderful time reading your poems.  The standard was so high, we decided to add an extra winning category of specially commended poems. Mrs Mathias
  
  Specially Commended - Click here to read
  Jessica Baldrian
  Shshanna Bennett
  Jessica Bayliss
  Hannah Robbins
  Abigail Roberts
  Satya Balanagu
  
  Runners up - Click here to read
  Alexis McLeod
  Georgie Sartin
  Amelia Claridge
  Ella Jones
  Daisy Stewart
  
  Finalists - Click here to read
  Joint third  Olivia Davies, Felicity Jones
  Joint second   Alana Edwards, Mollie Hall
  First    Maya Renwick

  
  Added On: Thursday, January 19, 2012
  
  
• Thanks from Earthchild
  

  Last year parents, students and staff donated books to local Bath charity Earthchild as much needed resources for a school for Tibetan refugees in northern India that they support. The response was fantastic and these are pictures of the children using and enjoying everything you so kindly donated. There is also a message of thanks from the EarthChild Charity.
  Miss Trueman

    
  
  

  We have recently returned from India where we saw the consignment of books, including those donated by Hayesfield students, arrive.
  It was wonderful to see the wonder and delight on the faces of the pupils.
  We can only thank you on their behalf for your care and compassion.
  Who knows what 2012 will bring but perhaps we can work together again to improve the lives of these delightful Tibetan refugee and orphan children?
  
  Thank you for all that you and your students do for Earthchild and perhaps you can share the photos with everyone who helped so much.
  
  Alexandra Dart
  Earthchild

  
  Added On: Friday, January 06, 2012
  
  
• International Events Update for 2012
  

  Happy New Year   Bonne année   Frohes neues Jahr  Feliz año nuevo
  Xin nian yu kuai   Felix sit annus novus   Aam saeed
  Felice anno nuovo  Shuvo noboborsho   Voorspoedige nuwe jaar   Godt NytÅr
  Sun nien fai lok  Gelukkig nieuwjaar   Szczesliwego Nowego Roku
  Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu  Blwyddyn Newydd Dda    Feliz ano novo  Manigong Bagong Taon
   
  2011 saw a range of exciting international events at Hayesfield and there are many more to look forward to in 2012. Only this week Mrs Banks will be launching an enterprise competition for the Sixth Form this week with a view to raising money for a toilet twinning project hopefully with a school in Burundi.

  Selected classes of Y8 students will continue to work this year on their e/penpal twinning projects in languages lessons. These projects aim to enhance students’ linguistic and cultural development as part of the curriculum through peer exchange of letters, email, chat on etwinning, skype link and short film. The contact seeks to apply language learning in an authentic written or spoken context, to increase motivation for language learning and communication, to provide extra currency and real life meaning, context and audience and to enhance openness to people of other cultures.

  In February a new group of Y10 and Y12s from Hayesfield and Beechen Cliff will be off to Germany again on the Berlin Exchange. This year is a particularly significant year for the exchange because it will celebrate its 15th anniversary. We are very pleased to have so much Y12 interest in work experience again as well and look forward to the curriculum impact this trip will have. Within the curriculum areas of languages and history, students will directly apply their newly acquired knowledge, research, skills and attitudes and share them with peers and teachers in the form of written and spoken work in German and formal class presentations in history. The exchange trip also aims to develop students’ linguistic, cultural and historical awareness through exploration and exchange as well as developing mutual understanding. Many former students have developed lifelong friendships over the years and every year the group in question feed back to subsequent Y9+10 groups through assemblies about their experiences, impressions and their impact. The German exchange students are expected to visit Bath in October this year.

  March promises to be a very busy month indeed in terms of international activities. A group of Y10 and Y12 students will visit the Belgian battlefields on the Battlefields Trip to deepen their historical understanding of WWI. This visit links directly with the GCSE and AS history curriculum and forms an important part of learning about events surrounding WWI. March will see the arrival of the very first French Exchange party from Montpellier in Bath. The language skills practised by Y10 students from Hayesfield and Beechen Cliff in an authentic environment in October last year will be extremely valuable for students in the preparation of their first real Controlled Assessment in French. The linguistic and cultural awareness will take on a new dimension, however, as students will now reciprocate the hospitality they received in France but in their home environment. This year’s group will also help to promote this trip for October 2012 through a presentation in Y9 assembly. March will also see two very important events for two core subjects. World Maths Day seeks to promote maths as an international language. Students enter online maths challenges with students in other countries using mymaths website. World Book Day – Promoting International Literature kicks off with World Book Day, World Poetry Day and International Children's Book Day and offers collaborative readings from a range of international literature to broaden students' experiences of international literature. Student book groups will focus on a non-British author and International Baccalaureate students will lead readings from a range of international poetry. In English lessons students will research and evaluate the work of a range of international poets and authors. Watch this space for more information on both of these projects. And last but not least in this action packed month is a Sixth Form event where teams of students prepare for participation in a Model United Nations competition. The event will take place at Bristol Grammar School and having researched an issue in global politics from the perspective of their allocated nation, students will participate in formal debate on the issues at hand. Please see Mrs Bevan for more information.

  In June, in an ongoing LEA-wide project entitled BSEP China, a group of Chinese students from Suzhou will visit Bath and stay with host families in the local area. If you are interested in hosting a Chinese student please contact Miss Trueman. The aims of this project are to develop links with the UK and China and to develop a sense of global citizenship through cross-curricular cultural and linguistic exchange. Around this time we will again make our voice heard this year in the Global Campaign for Education – Send My Friend to School, calling on world leaders to keep their promise and provide education for all children around the world by 2015. The aims of this project are to raise awareness of the fundamental right to education and the opportunities learning and access to qualifications can bring and the fact that many children are still denied this right, to develop understanding of life on another continent and to enhance student leadership on this topic. If you are interested in getting actively involved in this project beyond your tutor group, look out for the posters around the school in late May. Last year we received a letter from Don Foster MP congratulating us on our efforts. Maybe this year we will invite him into school to get his photo taken and to personally collect our letters to take to the House of Commons!

  July will see the much anticipated Global Citizen Day based on Olympic Values. If you are interested in getting involved in a leadership role for this event please see Mrs Hodkinson or Ms Shail. This cross curricular project aims to involve all faculties, raise awareness of the Olympic values (friendship, respect, excellence, determination, inspiration, courage and equality), to promote sport and fitness for all, to raise the profile of global citizenship, overcome national barriers and prejudices and raise profile of participating countries as well as to continue to further develop student interest in global collaboration across partner schools. July will hopefully also see the return of the popular project Primary Language Links.  This collaboration project between our school and local primary schools includes staff, Y9 students interested in a primary language teaching experience and large numbers of Y5s all keen to participate in a carousel of language and culture taster lesson in a secondary school setting. If you are in Y9 and interested in getting involved please speak to Señora Cordero. Extension Week will, of course, also have an international flavour with no less than Y7, Y8 and Y9 venturing to Spain, France and Germany respectively. These trips aim to offer students a brief insight into another culture and for those students who study the language in question, an opportunity to practise those all important language skills in an authentic situation. Another important international aspect of Extention Week is the Mandarin Chinese Cross Curricular Day for Y9 students, which links language, art, food technology and sport/well being. This will be in its fourth year and is particularly exciting since we are hoping that Mandarin Chinese may move into the mainstream curriculum in September this year.

  Please do let us know if you have any other ideas for international events you would like us to try out at Hayesfield or other ways in which you might like to get involved!

  
  Added On: Thursday, January 05, 2012
  
  
• Bath-Berlin Austausch 2011
  

  Wir haben sehr viel Spass in Berlin gehabt. Am Montag sind wir in die Schule mit unseren Austauschpartnerinnen gegangen. Unter der Woche haben wir viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gesehen: den Reichstag, das Stasigefängnis Höhenschönhausen, Checkpoint Charlie, den Fernsehturm und die Mauer. Wir haben auch drei Tage deutsch in einer Sprachschule gelernt. Wir waren auch natürlich auf viele Weihnachtsmärkte! Am Wochenende waren wir dann mit unseren Austaschpartnerinen unterwegs. Wir waren ziemlich traurig sie zu verlassen. Wir hoffen alle wiederzutreffen!
  
  Lucy Meddick Year 11

  

  
  Added On: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  
  
• Hayesfield 2011 Bake Off - House Competion
  

  Congratulations to everyone who entered our first ever Bake Off competion, the response was fantastic!
  Please click here to see the results
  

  
  Added On: Monday, December 12, 2011
  
  
• Berlin-Bath Exchange 4-12 December 2011
  

  This year’s dates have been turned on their head slightly and whereas we normally welcome the German party in autumn or early winter, the German exchange partners visited earlier in the spring instead this year. Eight Year 11 Hayesfield students will now join Beechen Cliff students and have the hospitality of their families repaid on their trip to one of the most vibrant capital cities in Europe.
  
  The eight Year 11 students will spend time in linguistic and cultural exchange with their host families and in a local school, alongside several mornings of intensive German lessons as well as soaking up the sights on a variety of exciting day trips. This year’s programme will again contain a cross curricular element since so many of the students involved are also studying GCSE history, indeed one historian on the group will be reactivating her KS3 German especially for this trip!
  
  The German students really enjoyed their time in Bath and are excited about seeing their English friends again! Many thanks to all the families involved.
  
  Frau Shail

  
  Added On: Monday, November 21, 2011
  
  
• Montpellier Exchange
  

  Le trimestre dernier nous sommes allés à Montpellier en France. (Douze filles de Hayesfield et onze garçons de Beechen Cliff). Nous sommes allés pour une semaine (vendredi à vendredi). Le weekend était difficile parce que nous n’avons pas rencontré nos amis, mais le lundi à vendredi était plus agréable ! ?  Nous sommes allés en ville de Montpellier, à l’Odessyum (un grand centre commericial où il y avait beaucoup de magasins !), au collège français, à Aigues-Mortes et le soir dernier, il y avait un discothèque au collège pour les correspondants français et anglais !

  

  Le matin dernier, nous sommes allés au collège et nous avons fait du sport ensemble (le foot, le basket et le pingpong). Nous sommes partis à midi.
  C’était une bonne semaine. Tout le monde a passé un temps fantastique malgré le mal de pays !
  Merci Madame Lister !
  
  Emily Hatton, 11 Shelley

  
  Added On: Monday, November 21, 2011
  
  
• MyMaths
  

  Please be aware that the MyMaths password has changed to 'triangle' as of today.

  
  Added On: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
  
  
• Hayesfield's Got Talent
  

  Well done to all 12 acts who performed last night to a full house in the 2011 Hayesfield's Got Talent house competition. All 12 acts were fantastic and the judges had a tough decision to find the winner.
  
  Congratualtions to Ruby Osborne in 10 Blackwell who the judges choose as the winning act. She has been offered a slot on stage next year in the Bath Gang Show as a guest performer as well as winning a engraved trophy.
  
  Mr Cottle and Miss Whitemore

  
  Added On: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
  
  
• Raising money for Cancer Support this Christmas
  

  JOY is a twenty strong Hayesfield Christmas caroling group made up of all ages which collects for charities each Christmas.  As well singing door to door in Oldfield Park and Poets Corner in the days leading up to Christmas, it also sings carols at company Christmas dinners, events and parties.  IPL has commissioned the group to sing for the last three years.  This year the group is raising money for the William Budd Oncology Ward at the Royal United Hospital as part of the ‘Forever Friends’ Appeal.  A sample of their music is available to hear. 
  If anyone would like the group to sing for their Christmas event and donate money to a very good cause, please contact Jo Howard-Mccombe in Year 13 via the school.

  
  Added On: Wednesday, November 09, 2011
  
  
• Crazy Climbers
  

  On Monday 17th October, we took part in the first stage of a school's Bouldering Competition at TCA, the climbing academy in Bristol.  There are four rounds throughout the year.  Each round has fifteen problems in which you make your way up or across the bouldering wall.  Each hold on the wall has a score by it so the further you go along the more points you get.  At the end of this competition we were fourth out of eight.  We found it difficult starting sitting down so that's what we need to work on for next time.  We are looking forward to the next round as we really enjoyed it!
  By Rosa Digby, Grace Holden and Megan Fortune (Year 8)

  

  
  If you would like to find out more about learning to climb at the TCA look out for the posters on the PE boards, speak to the girls above or take part in the taster sessions held every Friday from 5.00pm to 6.00pm at the TCA Bristol (BS5 OFD), aimed at 8 to 16 year olds.  For more information please see their website www.theclimbingacademy.com

  
  Added On: Friday, November 04, 2011
  
  
• Netball Results
  

  Before half term the Year 8 and 9 netballers played in their match against Writhlington school. After a late arrival, the games got underway and Hayesfield notched up another 3 victories with the Year 9's winning 26-6 and the Year 8's winning 17-4. The Year 9 B team played a friendly and won it 25-1. Well done to all girls who played.
   
  Year 8
  Milli Millet (woman of match), Katie Oliver, Annabel Parry, Susie Laughton, Rosie Davis, Lucy Cryer, Vicky Pointing, Izzy Parker and Abi Brewer.
   
  Year 9 A Team
  Sydney Marshall (woman of match), Ella MacGregor-Bellart, Laura Finch, Milly Abbott, Chloe Perry, Issy Patterson, Nia Shellard, Molly Banham and Alice MacDonald.
   
  Year 9 B Team
  Vicky McBoyle (woman of match), Molly Rickets, Maya Renwick, Nina Miklos, Mae Miklos, Anna Seal and Alice Reynolds.

  
  Added On: Thursday, November 03, 2011
  
  
• Year 8 Natural History Museum Trip
  

  Unfortunately due to insuffcient numbers, we have had to cancel the trip to the Natural History Museum Trip on Thursday 3rd November. Refunds will be sent via ParentPay.

  
  Added On: Monday, October 31, 2011
  
  
• Clubs
  

  Fencing Club
  Unfortunatley the fencing club will not run due to lack of numbers. Refunds will be given via parent pay.
   
  Yoga
  This club is open to any students in Year 10–13 wishing to learn how to relax in between study and exams.  It will run on a Thursday from 3.30pm – 4.30pm in U25.  This starts on Thursday 3rd November and runs for six weeks.
   
  Aerobics
  This club is open to any students in Year 9–13. It will run on a Wednesday from 3.30pm – 4.30pm in the Upper School Hall.

   

  
  Added On: Friday, October 21, 2011
  
  
• Netball v Writhlington
  

  Well done to the Year 7 A and B teams who played an away fixture at Writhlington School.  The A team narrowly lost 6-7 and the B team again were victorious, winning 2-0.
  
  A Squad
  Molly Matthews (woman of match), Karla Tanner, Lucy Marchant, Eden Imrie, Emily Romero Shaw, Zoe Parsons and Rosie Cross.
  
  B Squad
  Isabella De Miceli (woman of match), Sophie Cruse, Livvie Marvell, Jasmin Nolan-Kemp, Daisy Williams, Lily Edwards, Lily Button and Grainne Simpson

  
  Added On: Thursday, October 20, 2011
  
  
• NETBALL V SOMERVALE
  

  More wins all round for years 7-9 Netballers. They all played brilliantly, well done.
  
  Year 7 Squad (6-3 win)
  Rosie Cross (woman of match), Molly Matthews, Karla Turner, Livvy Mansell, Eden Imrik, Emily Romero Shaw, Zoe Parsons, Lucy Marchant, Lily Edwards and Issy DeMiceli.
  
  Year 8 Squad (16-5 win)
  Milli Millet (woman of match), Katie Oliver, Annabel Parry, Susie Laughton, Rosie Davies, Lucy Cryer, Vicky Pointing, Izzy Parker and Abi Brewer.
  
  Year 9 Squad (19-5 win)
  Ella Finch (woman of match), Ella MacGreggor Bellart, Sydney Marshall, Milly Abbott, Issy Patterson, Alice MacDonald and Molly Banham.

  
  Added On: Thursday, October 13, 2011
  
  
• ParentMail
  

  To sign up for ParentMail, please fill out the slip below and return to the School Office.
  
  ParentMail Reply Slip

  
  Added On: Friday, October 07, 2011
  
  
• Year 10 Information Evening
  

  To see documents from the Year 10 Information Evening, click here.

  
  Added On: Thursday, October 06, 2011
  
  
• Sporting Congratulations
  

  Congratulations to all girls who played in the netball fixture against Broadlands School. Wins all round so well done girls. We're proud of you all.
  
  YEAR 7 – WON 8-1
  SQUAD: Molly Matthews (woman of match), Karla Turner, Zoe Parsons, Beth Stewart, Emily Romero shaw, Izzy De Miceli, Rosie Cross, Livvy Mansell and Grainne Simpson.
  
  YEAR 8 – WON 45-0
  SQUAD: Milli Millet (woman of match), Katie Oliver, Annabel Parry, Susie Laughton, Rosie Davies, Lucy Cryer, Vicky Pointing and Abi Brewer.
  
  YEAR 9 – WON 37-0
  SQUAD: Milly Abbott (woman of match), Ella McGreggor-Bellart, Laura Finch, Chloe Perry, Isabella Patterson, Sydney Marshall, Alice MacDonald, Molly Banham, Vicky McBoyle and Grace McMullen.

  
  Added On: Monday, September 26, 2011
  
  
• Duke of Edinburgh Year 11 – Dartmoor Weekend 23rd - 25th September 2011
  

  Congratulations to the 49 students, 22 from Hayesfield, who took part in the latest training weekend on Dartmoor. They continued their Duke of Edinburgh expedition training, walking, navigating and two nights camping. They carried full packs and experienced the full range of Dartmoor weather, from sun and good visibility, to heavy rain, mist and low cloud. These conditions were certainly very challenging, testing their skills to the maximum. The weekend was a steep learning curve for all students and will stand them in good stead for their assessment in the  spring.
  
  Through the winter months the students will be continuing with their training independently, as well as completing their skill, physical recreation and volunteering elements of the students will meet once a week with staff to report on their progress.
  
  A big thank you to the staff of both schools for giving up their time.

  

  
  Added On: Monday, September 26, 2011
  
  
• Clubs and Activities 2011
  

  To see all clubs and activities running at Hayesfield this year, click here.

  
  Added On: Thursday, September 22, 2011
  
  
• Anthologise - Year 9 Students meet the Duchess of Cornwall
  

  Year 9 students met the Duchess of Cornwall for the launch of the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy's Anthologise education project at a school in London.The duchess was involved with the event because she has a keen interest in literacy, being the patron of both the National Literacy Trust and the Wicked Young Writer's Award.

  

  

  They were joined by students from six other schools from across the country.

  Anthologise has been devised by Carol Ann Duffy to increase the profile of poetry in UK schools and is a competition to encourage students to compile their own anthology of poetry, with the winning entry being published.

   

  
  Added On: Friday, September 16, 2011
  
  
• Amy Williams visit to Hayesfield School
  

  Please visit http://hayesfield.co.uk/amywilliams.asp for the full report.

  
  Added On: Friday, March 05, 2010