Week Ending Friday 10th November 2023

U.K. Parliament week (6th – 12th November 2023)

Mr Nandi our U.K. Parliament Teacher Ambassador, delivered assemblies to all year groups this week. Students gained a fresh insight into the U.K. parliamentary system as well as practical skills for taking initiative and influencing causes that are important to them. 

Exemplary behaviour

Villiers received an email from a gentleman living locally who had a fall one evening. He emailed to commend the exemplary behaviour of a group of Villiers students who helped him and carried his shopping bags to his house. He was very grateful and commented on how amazing our students were.

Well done to these students for upholding one of our HEART values of Respect and showing real community spirit.

DT Islamic Month celebration competition

Please encourage your child to participate in this month’s Islamic month celebration competition.

Maths department- Black History Month competition

Students were asked to create a mathematical clock or Black History Month board game in honour of Benjamin Banneker. The entries received were exceptional! Congratulations to Jathushigah 10V and Ridita 10E for achieving first place with their outstanding clock representing Benjamin Banneker’s work. Aum 10L and Krish 10G secured second place. Veroshka 9I took third place for her Bingo game which effectively celebrates Black History Month while demonstrating clear mathematical knowledge in its design.

School Street pop-up event

Despite the heavy downfall of rain, the school street pop event went ahead on 2^nd Nov from 2pm – 7pm. 

Residents, parents and some students came to the canteen to ask further questions. 

A School Street is a short closure of the streets around the school at the start and end of the school day during term time. This helps to make the streets a safer, quieter and more welcoming environment for those who use them for walking and cycling, in particular children on their school journey. If you were unable to attend we would still welcome your thoughts, you can do this by completing this survey- https://bit.ly/SS-Villiers.

Remembrance Day

Today, at 11am, students and staff observed a 2-minute silence as part of Remembrance Day. This yearly event, originally started to recall the end of hostilities in World War I and commemorates the millions of lives lost, both military and civilian, in armed conflict since then. It is not only a time to remember, but a time to hope for a peaceful future.

Students learnt about the origins of Remembrance Sunday in a dedicated form activity this week, and how some former students of Villiers High School are remembered on the memorial plaque in the main hall.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Spanish trip- Barcelona

We are delighted to invite your child on a Spanish trip to Barcelona! The trip will take place from Friday 12^th July to Monday 15^th July and pupils will be travelling by plane. Letters can be found on Google Classroom or collected from their languages teacher. There are only thirty places available, so please act now!

School photographs

We are pleased to announce that we have been able to reschedule school photographs for all pupils in years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 for Tuesday 5th December.

Childhood flu vaccination programme

If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccination on Friday 24th November, please complete the eConsent form- https://app.schoolscreener.com/Portal/#/CNWLLon/pr/CNWLi2324flu/101928

If you experience any difficulty using the eConsent system, please contact the school welfare officer via email: welfare@villiers.ealing.sch.uk

Contacting Staff

If you need to contact staff at school, please use the contact page on our school website to make sure you get through to the right person: https://www.villiers.ealing.sch.uk/contact

A reminder that during the school day, the Heads and Deputy Heads of Year and many Senior Leaders will be teaching or on duty and will not always be available to get back to you immediately; this includes email, phone and in-person visits. Either leave a message with reception or email your child’s Head of Year and we will arrange an appointment for you if appropriate. If it is urgent, please make sure this is clear in your message and one of the Senior Leaders on High Profile Day will speak with you as soon as is practical. In an emergency, please dial 999.

If you are reporting lateness or absence, please check the details on this page: https://www.villiers.ealing.sch.uk/key-information/my-child-is-going-to-be-absentlate 

Saturday intervention sessions

Please download the schedule to view the Saturday intervention sessions taking place this month for Year 11 students.

2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards

Pearson are now accepting entries for the 2024 National Teaching Awards. Entries must be submitted before Friday 22^nd December. This award shines a spotlight on our unsung heroes, from stand-out teachers, friendly caretakers, playground helpers to brilliant office receptionists. This is the only award open to nominations from parents, carers and pupils. Send in your nomination here.

School Street Engagement and Consultation Newsletter for Families

The School Street survey for Villiers High School opens at the end of the week to enable the local and school community to give their views on the proposed scheme. The council will be posting letters to all properties in the area. Please find attached the newsletter regarding the School Street and pop-up events which took place earlier in November.

School production rehearsals

We are now fully immersed in our rehearsals for our annual school production. This year we are doing ‘When This Is Over’ by Company Three.  Rehearsals are held on a Monday and Tuesday from 3:20 until 5pm. A rehearsal schedule has been published so students are aware of when they are required to attend.

With the late nights drawing in, please ensure that your child is picked up from school or organise for them to walk home with peers from school. We look forward to you seeing the final result in February.

National Theatre Connections Festival

We have been selected as one of fifty schools & theatre companies in the country to take part in the celebrated National Theatre Connections Festival with the opportunity to perform at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in April.  We are opening auditions to students in year 10 – 13 and an information evening was held on Wednesday 8^th November after school from 3:10 – 3:30pm in O37. If students are interested in being part of this prestigious project please get them to speak to their Drama teacher! 

Important Information – Free School Meals

Families who are not currently registered for free school meals but feel that they are eligible can apply using the following link here. Free school meals are available for pupils of parents or carers that receive certain benefits. Further information on the criteria for applying can be found here. If your child is eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals, please click here for further information regarding supermarket vouchers for the October half term holiday to support families.

Uniform

If you are planning on buying any new items of uniform or shoes, please do consult our uniform policy on the website first to make sure you buy the correct items.

If in doubt, please contact your child’s Head of Year who will advise.

National Sleep Helpline

Ealing Mental Health Support Team (Workshop for parents)

Villiers Diner

We are excited to share next week’s canteen menu with you. Please click along each slide.