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Message from the Headteacher, Mr Richards
Over the course of the week we’ve held a Maths architecture workshop, the Senior UK Maths challenge and our open mornings in school, then out of school there have been trips to Kensington Palace, Imperial college, Auschwitz and to the Tate modern. The following week promises to be equally exciting! Don’t forget about our meet the tutor evening for families of year 7 pupils on Thursday between 4 and 6.30pm.
We were delighted with attendance at our open evening last week and open mornings this week and have heard very promising things from families of some of our feeder primaries about their intentions for choosing us as their child’s High School. You still have time to convince friends, family and colleagues with children in year 6 to pick us as the deadline is 31st October.
We will send you further details today about the planned strike action on Tuesday 13th October.
Please do share any exciting achievements or success your child has outside of school with me so we can celebrate that here too. I’m aware we have a number of superb musicians, sportspeople and entrepreneurs in our midst and we don’t always get to hear about the incredible things they’re doing beyond the classroom. My email is headteacher@villiers.ealing.sch.uk
Outstanding sporting achievement!
We were delighted to receive the news that we have the British National Taekwondo Champion 2026 at our school in the incredible Lamise from 11E. All of this whilst in the final year of her GCSE examinations. She is a credit to her family and to the school!
Year 13 Physics and BTEC Applied Science classes Trip to Imperial College.
On Tuesday 6th October 2026, students from the KS5 Physics and BTEC Applied Science classes went on a trip to Imperial College. The students visited the Department of Mechanical Engineering, which specialises in studying the properties of industrial materials. They attended an engaging lecture exploring the various pathways into engineering. Prior to the session, the students had limited knowledge regarding the full breadth and depth of the field, an insight they warmly acknowledged and appreciated when reflecting at the end of the discussion.
The second part of the programme involved a planned series of material-testing demonstrations in the engineering laboratory. Students had the pleasure of carrying out a ‘Charpy impact’ test which measures the energy absorbed by a standard specimen as it breaks under an impact load. The photos below show the students actively engaged in these tests.
Students also had the opportunity to perform tensile strength testing. In this test, a specimen is subjected to stretching forces until it breaks, while the applied load is measured electronically.
Another fascinating highlight of the trip was viewing an exhibition of F1 racing cars designed and constructed by former students in their final year. Our students were even fortunate enough to watch current undergraduates building one of the latest F1 cars-a project expected to take a year to complete-which proved truly inspiring.
The trip concluded with a glimpse of the machinery used for testing larger specimens, alongside a tour of the design and manufacturing workshop. The professor guided our students through the laboratory, where they were mesmerised by the complexity of the equipment and the experience of seeing engineers at work.
Thank you to Mr Dzapasi for organising the trip and Mrs Saund for supporting.
Maths Challenge for Girls Competition
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 11 (Set 1) and Year 12 female mathematicians who recently took part in the Maths Challenge for Girls. They represented our school in this rigorous competition demonstrating impressive analytical thinking and high-level problem-solving skills. Congratulations to all participants for stepping up to the challenge.
Key Award Winners
- Janussa Sivakumar (Year 12) – Merit & Best in School (Achieving the top score across the entire schools)
- Gaganpreet Kaur (Year 11) – Merit & Best in Year (Achieving the highest score in our Year 11)
Merit Award Recipients
- Nethra Sritharan (Year 12)
- Avneet Kaur (Year 11)
- Salome Dias (Year 11)
- Hafsa Ali (Year 11)
Art Club Christmas Card Competition
Congratulations go to Trisha in 8S for her beautiful Christmas card design. Trisha’s Christmas card stood out for Mr Richards from among all the entries from Art club and really captured a beautiful winter scene. The fact it included some Villiers hearts was the icing on the cake! Very worthy runners up included Evlet 7G, Arjun 9E and Sayna 8S
Hands-on Architecture Workshop for pupils in Years 7, 8, and 9
Our Maths Department hosted an engaging Hands-on Architecture Workshop for pupils in Years 7, 8, and 9, and we were happy to welcome Year 6 pupils from North Primary School to join the fun! Working collaboratively in teams, the pupils put their problem-solving skills to the test as they constructed impressive bridges and Ferris wheel using only wooden sticks and rubber bands. Throughout the interactive sessions, pupils learned how 3D shapes work, why certain structures stay strong and stable, and how maths applies to real-life engineering. Everyone worked brilliantly together, tackled challenges as a team, and saw first-hand how exciting and practical maths can be! It was wonderful to see pupils across different year groups collaborating, thinking creatively, and bringing mathematics to life.
Enrichment timetable 2026
We are pleased to share our 2026 Enrichment Timetable. All enrichment clubs have now started and are proving very popular, with many filling up quickly.
We encourage pupils and families to review the timetable and sign up for any clubs of interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Enrichment activities provide excellent opportunities for pupils to develop new skills, pursue their interests, and get involved in school life.
Parent Workshop: Preparing for the Social Media Ban
Natasha Devon and Shahroo Izadi are joining forces to help families prepare for the social media ban coming in Spring 2027.
The government have confirmed that from Spring 2027 under-16s will no longer be able to use platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and X. It is a significant change, and a lot of parents are feeling apprehensive about how this will play out at home.
We’re putting together an e-book and webinar to help you and your teens and tweens navigate the change with the tools you’ll need.
Register your interest on the link (click here) and tell us what you’re most concerned about, or what you’d be grateful for advice on. We’ll shape the offering around what you tell us; drawing from our respective experience and expertise working across education and healthcare.
About Us
Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, campaigner and broadcaster who has spent almost two decades working with teenagers, teachers and parents on mental health and wellbeing, in schools across the UK and internationally. She was the Department for Education’s first mental health champion, holds an MBE for services to young people, and wrote Clicks: How to Be Your Best Self Online.
Shahroo Izadi is a behavioural change specialist and clinical trainer in addictions for the NHS, with 15+ years helping the most change-resistant groups change their habits. She’s the best-selling author of The Kindness Method, and her work focuses on how habits really shift, including the pull of addictive tech.
Planning for Punctuality
Dear Parents/Carers,
Arriving at school on time gives students the best possible start to their day. Being punctual ensures pupils do not miss crucial morning instructions or learning activities, helps them settle into the school routine without anxiety, and instils valuable lifelong habits.
We appreciate that morning commutes can sometimes be unpredictable. To help you plan your journey and avoid unexpected delays, we have attached the latest updates in the local area to support your child plan their journey to school.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping your child arrive safely and on time each day.
Free School Meals – Eligibility
As the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals have changed this year, you may wish to check whether your child is now eligible. Please use the link below to access the Local Authority’s eligibility checker. (click here)
Term Dates 2026-2027 and Provisional Dates 2027-2028
Please find attached term dates for 2026-2027 and also, provisional dates for 2027 – 2028. These are also on our website under Key Parental Information > Term Dates.
Arbor Parent App
Dear Parents and Carers, you will have received information about the Arbor Parent App via SMS and email. Please could you complete the declaration form before logging in, and then follow the instructions provided to get started with the app.
If you have any questions or require support, please do not hesitate to contact us at arbor@villiers.ealing.sch.uk.
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.
School Dinner Menu
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