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Message from the Headteacher, Mr Richards
Ramadan Mubarak to those observing. We have had a good first week back and it’s been nice to see some sunshine (and daylight!) accompanying the busy days. Our sixth formers have been to SEGRO and the Brilliant club has continued this week; year 9 have continued with their poetry workshop series; and a selection of students sat national reference tests for maths and English which help to set the benchmarks for GCSE grade boundaries nationally.
Next week we have ‘county lines’ information assemblies for year 9 and 10 on Monday, a series of presentations on mental health for years 7 – 10 on Wednesday and parents’ evening for year 12 on Thursday.
You may have read about the government’s white paper proposals; we are digesting these with interest and particularly welcome the additional funding for inclusion. Whilst this is not yet law, it is a statement of intent from the government and we will look forward with interest as consultations take place and further details become available.
Please do read about our confirmed occasional day for Eid 20th March below to make sure it doesn’t take you by surprise and the end of term is 27th March at 12.30pm for all pupils.
Notice of School Closure: Friday 20 March 2026
Villiers High School will be closed on Friday 20th March 2026. This is because Eid al-Fitr is expected to take place on this date, (subject to confirmation following the sighting of the new moon).
The date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon and cannot be fixed far in advance. Once the expected date became clearer and the impact on attendance was reviewed, we were able to confirm this closure.
The reason for this closure is because a significant proportion of both our students and staff observe Eid and will be celebrating with their families. As a result, student attendance and staffing levels are expected to be substantially reduced.
After careful consideration, the school has decided to use one of its allocated Occasional Days, as significantly reduced staffing levels would present a safety and supervision concern.
What is an Occasional Day?
Students are expected to attend school for 190 days each academic year, while staff are contracted to work 195 days. The Local Authority calendar spans 198 days, which allows schools the flexibility to designate up to 3 occasional days throughout the year.
We are planning to use one of these occasional days to mark Eid al-Fitr.
Pupils will be expected to return to school as normal on Monday 23rd March 2026
If you do have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Head of Year.
Alumni
Are you a former student of Villiers, or do you know someone who is? We have partnered with leading social mobility charity Future First to set up our Alumni. We would like as many of our former students to join the Alumni and the National Network of Alumni to, if possible, give something back to the current and future students of Villiers High School. Please click here to register.
Congratulations to our Deputy Head Students for 2026–27
Year 12 Deputy Head Student interviews took place on Thursday 12th Feb, and we are delighted to announce that seven more students have been successfully appointed to the role.
Student Leadership – Yahye M and Fizza K
Student Wellbeing – Maryam A and Manjot K
Literacy and Library – Sheena C
Enrichment and Extracurricular – Anishan A and Ali K
Charity and Community – Ibtesam A and Mithun S
This is an amazing achievement, and we are confident they will represent the year group with dedication and integrity under the leadership of head students Rida R and Ibrahim Y.
Please congratulate them on their success!
Year 12 SEGRO Visit at Park Royal
Year 12 students visited the Segro Industrial estate in Park Royal where they were taken on a tour around the film studios and a clinical decontamination site that deals with the whole of London’s medical needs. The students gained an insight into how both these companies work and learned about different job roles and opportunities available. They were all offered and online career mentoring programme and were given an official goodie bag each. The students enjoyed themselves and appreciated the opportunity given to them.
Tech tracks Programme
A selected number of Year 12 students were accepted onto the Tech Tracks Programme during February half term. They attended work experience at Snapchat, Monday.com and Morgan Stanley.
Throughout the programme, they demonstrated maturity, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to making the most of the opportunity. They engaged thoughtfully in workshops, contributed confidently to discussions, and approached each challenge with focus and curiosity. Most notably, they played a key role in creating a supportive and positive atmosphere across the cohort.
They collaborated exceptionally well with students from other schools, forming new connections and working together with openness and respect. In group tasks and discussions, they showed inclusivity, actively listened to different perspectives, and encouraged one another’s contributions. Their willingness to step beyond their usual school networks and build strong, effective working relationships with new peers was particularly impressive.
Attendance
We believe every day in school matters. Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s success, both academically and socially. When students attend every day, they keep up with their learning and don’t fall behind, they build strong relationships and feel part of the school community, develop important life skills like resilience and routine, and have access to support from staff who know them well.
We know that there may sometimes be a genuine reason for why your child finds it difficult to attend school. Whether it is anxiety, health concerns, family circumstances, or other barriers, we have a range of strategies and fully trained members of staff who can help and support your child. Every child’s situation is different, and we’re committed to finding solutions that work for your family. To ensure every child gets the most out of their time at Villiers, we work closely with pupils and their families to understand the reasons behind attendance difficulties and create tailored plans to help. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss your child’s attendance further, please contact your child’s Head of Year or Mr Williams, Assistant Headteacher in charge of Attendance.
Punctuality expectations
It is our expectation that all students arrive by 8:25am, ready for a prompt 8:30am start. If students would like to arrive earlier, we offer a free breakfast to all students from 7:45am.
Any student who arrives after 8:30am will be classed as ‘late’ and will receive a break time detention. Students who arrive after registers close (9:20am) and where there is no acceptable reason, such as a medical appointment, will be marked as a missed session with a ‘U’ code, which is an unauthorised absence. This is in line with DfE guidance.
Arriving on time each day not only helps students settle in smoothly and start learning promptly but also teaches them valuable habits of responsibility and time management. Being punctual reduces classroom disruptions and ensures your child doesn’t miss out on important instructions or activities.
Penalty notice for Unauthorised Attendance
Parent/carers are reminded that if they take their children out of school for 5 days or more (which do not have to be consecutive) in a 10-week period, they will be liable for a penalty notice from Ealing. Currently the amount payable for the 1st penalty notice is £160 per parent/carer per child which reduces to £80 if paid within 21 days.
If a further 5 days of absence without a reasonable explanation occurs, then a 2nd penalty notice of £160 per parent/carer per child will be issued, with no reduction. If the penalty notice remains unpaid after 28 days, Ealing will consider a prosecution in the Magistrates Court. Further absences after this stage could also result in prosecution.
Please note that penalty notices are issued per parent/carer per child, so a family of two parents and two children will receive 4 penalty notices. Please check our term dates on our website to help you avoid taking your child out of school during term time.
Is my child well enough to go to school?
If your child is feeling unwell and you’re not sure whether to send them in, please read this NHS guidance which will support you in making a decision: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
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