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Headteacher's update 22 November 2024

Published on 22/11/24

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you for your support and understanding this week in what have proved to be difficult weather conditions. The position of the headteacher is challenging in these moments because you feel the moral weight of responsibility for the safety of the entire school community and, given the geographical area we cover, it is hard to be truly confident in the weather conditions. I would also like to thank your young people who have dealt extremely well with the difficulties this week. We have had to limit access to most of the external school site and they have worked with us to make sure that everyone has stayed safe. Whilst it looks like we will not be facing icy conditions at the start of next week, it certainly looks like the weather will impact our ability to use the field during break and lunchtime.

Year 11s begin their mocks next week and this is another crucial step on their qualification journey with us. We have welcomed the infants from some of our local primaries joining us for a karate session and it brings into sharp focus the journey students go on with us during their 5 years here.

Applications for the parent governor position closed today and we will be sharing more information regarding this shortly.

What’s going on in school:

  • We had a brilliant boxing and self-defence session yesterday with our Sports Leaders and four of our local primary schools. The coaches from Karate Zone were exceptional and students enjoyed self-defence, kick and punch training and even had a chance to spar! Karate Zone are running free sessions at Hope Valley College and focus on self-defence through a number of different martial art sports. The coaches were inspirational and so supportive with the young people. Our Sports Leaders learnt a lot about how to hold pads and support younger students with their technique. What a brilliant morning! 

  • Our Interhouse Sports Programme continues – this week was the turn of Y10 students and Mam Tor were the champions. Well done to all who took part.

Y9 English Assessment

Y9 students will have their postponed Run, Rebel assessment on Monday 25 November in their afternoon English lesson. The assessment consists of 10 multiple choice questions, labelling of methods and their effect, and an essay response to a poem from the verse novel. 

Nut Allergies

A reminder that nuts should not be brought into school. Please refrain from including items that may contain nuts in packed lunches or snacks. Could we also ask you to be vigilant with cosmetic products that may also contain nuts. We have a number of students in school who suffer from nut allergies. Thank you in advance.

Microsoft Student Advantage

If anyone is thinking of buying a laptop/tablet for Christmas, then it is worth knowing that Hope Valley College students/staff can download local copies of the full version of Microsoft Office including familiar Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Lync and Publisher on up to 5 personal devices.  FREE!!

For more information, see our website: Computers, software & BYOD - Hope Valley College

PTFA AGM – Wednesday 27 November

The PTFA are holding their AGM on Wednesday 27 November at 8pm in the tea rooms section of the Old Hall Pub. We will be briefly reflecting on last year and discussing the year ahead. The Committee likely to continue in current form so no need to volunteer for major roles. Please come along to share new ideas and help ensure we are representing parents and carers views more generally in the elements that we support. 

 

Dates for Your Diary

Wednesday 27 November – PTFA AGM

Wednesday 11 December – Wicked Theatre Trip

Thursday 12 December – Carol Concert at St Peter’s Church, Hope

Tuesday 17 December – Festive Showcase

Wednesday 18 December – Christmas Dinner

Friday 20 December – Christmas Jumper Day, Christmas Bazaar, Break for Christmas

Monday 6 January – Back to school for all students

Tuesday 21 January – Y10/11 Intervention Evening

Thursday 30 January – Y9 Subject Evening

Tuesday 11 February – Y10 Subject Evening

 

Thank you for reading our communication. Here are some helpful email addresses, should you need to contact us:

 

Kind regards

Debbie Petts

Headteacher, Hope Valley College
T: 01433 620555

 

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