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Message from the Headteacher, Mr Richards
Eid Mubarak to those celebrating. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with family and lots of food! Since last week, the construction team has been on site starting work on our new building so unfortunately the field is out of bounds currently, but short-term pain for longer-term gain. We will update you with more details as progress continues!
This week, year 7 have visited the Synagogue, year 9s have taken part in a spoken word sharing performance and the year 12 Brilliant Club Scholars’ programme has continued.
Next week is Culture and Identity week and it will be full of exciting activities with the pinnacle being our show on Wednesday evening from 5pm – 6pm. Tickets available on parent pay now! Also on Wednesday we are burying our time capsule in recognition of 50 years of Villiers High School, so watch this space for more. Year 10 parents’ evening is on Thursday and term ends on Friday at 12.30pm. The school will be closed for two weeks except for a small number of intervention sessions which have been communicated with your children if they are involved.
Culture and Identity Week
As part of Culture and Identity week, we are celebrating Culture and Identity Day next Wednesday 25th March. Students are encouraged to wear their traditional cultural dress or clothes that show off their identity. Lanyards must still be worn. Please ensure that all clothes worn on this day are respectful and align with our standard school dress code (appropriate lengths, coverage, and footwear). Please avoid wearing precious or highly delicate heirlooms, as the school cannot be responsible for any accidental snags, spills, or damage during the school day.
The day will culminate in our Culture and Identity Show, Wednesday 25th March 5pm – 6pm after which we will serve a global buffet from 6pm – 6:45pm. Tickets are on ParentPay for £2. Tickets must be purchased by 3pm next Wednesday – we will not be selling tickets on the night. Our fantastic poster has been designed by Vaania V from 7R.
MenACWY Vaccine
Year 9 DTP Mening(Td/IPV) Booster Vaccine
There will be a catch up for Year 9 DTP Mening(Td/IPV) booster vaccine day on Thursday 26th March 2026 only for those who have missed their vaccine in first session. Please access the electronic consent form sent to parents/guardian email address and complete it as soon as possible even if consent is ‘No’. We encourage you to speak with your child about the importance of this booster for their long-term health.
Parent Governor Election
New School Uniform Guidelines
Starting Monday, 13th April 2026, we are introducing updates to our school uniform policy. Our goal is to ensure pupils look smart and feel comfortable without imposing a financial burden on families.
Uniform Standards: We have clarified rules on how to wear existing uniform items, and these will be enforced starting Monday, 13th April.
New Shirt Colour (From September 2026): We are transitioning from light blue to white shirts.
Optional Shorts (From May 2026): Pupils may choose to wear shorts during warmer weather; this is entirely optional.
Notice of School Closure: Friday 20 March 2026
Villiers High School will be closed tomorrow Friday 20th March 2026 as we have been informed that Eid al-Fitr is taking place on this date.
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
Eid Mubarak to those celebrating!
Summer 2026 GCSE & A-Level Examinations Timetable
Please find the attached Summer 2026 examination timetable, which outlines all exam dates for our students sitting GCSE, A-level and BTEC exams.
It is important that all students sitting exams this summer remain available up to and including Tuesday 24 June 2026. This is to ensure they are available to sit an exam that has be rescheduled due to a national or local disruption to the published timetable.
We therefore kindly request that any holidays are arranged from 26 June 2026 onwards. This will help ensure your child is able to attend all of their examinations and allow them to attain their best possible outcomes.
For further guidance on the examination series, please visit the JCQ website: https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at exam@villliers.ealings.sch.uk.
We wish all students the very best in their upcoming examinations.
Higher Education Fair
The Sixth Form team organised by Ms Bedi & the Connections team celebrated a very successful Careers Fair which had representatives from over 30 external universities and colleges all over the UK , they showed VHS students the best of what’s on offer, gave advice and handed out freebies!
Year 12 Speaker Series
Cece Sammy-Lighfoot is a vocal coach ,TV presenter, classically trained pianist and talent scout. Cece spoke to the Yr 12’s about her three decades in the music business and is passionate about students finding their own voice when it comes to starting out in life. Cece gave away 10 signed copies of her new book about empowerment and how to be the best you can.
Free School Meals
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.
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/
School Dinner Menu
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