NOWER HILL NEWS
March 2024
From The Headteacher Dear Parents and Carers Welcome to the Easter edition of the Nower Hill News, as another term draws to an end. We are all looking forward to the holidays, but I am not sure that the weather got the memo! Let’s hope that it will be kind to us and we can enjoy some time off in the warm Spring sunshine. I hope you enjoy reading about everything that’s been going on in school this half term as much as I have; I do sometimes wonder how my colleagues find time to teach such great lessons, in addition to organising all the wonderful extra-curricular events that they do. I am sure you would wish to join me in thanking them all for their commitment to our young people, and their determination to offer our students such a wide variety of experiences. As I write, I can hear the squeals of excited children drifting along the corridor from the hall – no, not our own this time, but the wonderful annual event that is the staff children’s Easter party. Each year on the penultimate afternoon of the Spring term, our staff bring their young children and grandchildren in for a lovely Easter party, when they can meet their parents and grandparents’ colleagues and see exactly where it is that mum/dad/granny/grandpa disappear to every day! It is always a lovely event, organised by our great Support Staff, ably assisted by the GCSE Child Development students and willing 6th Formers, who help with crafts, face painting, activities and Egg hunts. I love this event because it is a reminder of the close community we enjoy at Nower Hill which makes this such a special place for us to work, and therefore, for your children to learn.
And on the subject of learning, you know that I can’t let an opportunity pass to remind you of the importance of these holidays for our students taking exams. The Easter holidays are a crucial revision period for our GCSE and A Level students and for our Year 10s, who will be sitting assessments on their return. We really appreciate your support in ensuring that your child finds a good balance between relaxing and enjoying their time off school (please see Page 30, where you can find out about lots of free activities in Harrow over the holidays), and preparing really well for their exams. It is worth remembering that the best way to avoid exam stress is to be well prepared and confident!
Finally, you will have read the letter from Ms Sabbagh earlier this week about our ‘behaviour refresh’ after the holidays. I thank you in advance for going through this carefully with your child and reminding them of the importance of adhering to the 3 basic rules at all times. As mentioned in the letter, we are delighted with the excellent conduct of the majority of our children, however I think we would all agree that it is not right to allow a very small number of students to disrupt learning and the smooth running of the school, nor tarnish the good reputation of our school in the local community. I end by wishing all of our families a very enjoyable, restful holiday; happy Easter to those who will be celebrating on Sunday and to our Muslim families, Eid Mubarak for later in the holidays.
Louise Voden Headteacher Nower Hill High School
UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 2024 15th April First Day of Summer Term 17th April Year 7 N side Parents’/Carers’ evening 16:00 - 19:00 25th April Year 7 H side Parents’/Carers’ evening 16:00 - 19:00
May 2024 9th May Year 9 Parents’/Carers’ evening School finishes at 2.15pm 24th May Last day of term for students 27th May Half Term -31st May
May 2024 7th May Year 11 Last day in school 9th May Year 13 Last day in school
July 2024 9th July 19th July 01
Sports Day Last day of term for students