Friday 26th April, 2024

From the Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back after what I hope was a lovely break for those celebrating Eid or Easter.

This term we continue with our focus on ensuring that students are their very best GHS selves and as such, we are continuing our push on excellent uniform and conduct.  We are particularly keen to ensure that students do not wear trainers, and as communicated prior to the holidays, we will be issuing 15 minute lunchtime detentions for students who continue to wear trainers.  We understand that shoes can be expensive and can offer to purchase shoes for families who are unable to afford them.  There are also some tips below for reasonable places to purchase shoes. At this point, I also remind you that hoodies and snoods are not school uniform and should not be worn.  

I am pleased to announce that in a few weeks' time we will welcome a new Deputy Headteacher, Mr Balu, who will be joining us. Mr Balu has a wealth of pastoral experience and will continue to ensure that behaviour standards at Greenford are outstanding.

Mrs Pye

Upcoming Events

Year 12 Astro physics and Computer Science conference trip to Notting Hill & Ealing High School
All Day
01
May
May Day Bank Holiday
All Day
06
May
Year 7 Assessment Week (In class)
All Day
From 07 May until 10 May
07
May
Year 9 Interim 3
All Day
From 07 May until 10 May
07
May
Year 12 Healthcare conference trip to Notting Hill & Ealing High School
All Day
07
May
Final Day for Year 13 (A Level)
All Day
10
May
Year 13 Interim 3 (indicatives)
All Day
From 13 May until 17 May
13
May
Year 9: Chelsea's Story
All Day
14
May
Year 12 Geography Trip to Queen Mary University
9:00am – 3:00pm
14
May

Mental Health Support at this important time of year

This year we have supported our Year 11 cohort with specific exam stress support strategies led by our Clinical Psychologist. Year 11 have had a number of sessions to help them look after themselves at this key time - have a chat with them about those strategies and how they are feeling.

Other organisations that we can recommend supporting your children.

https://youngealingfoundation.org.uk/projects/details/circle-caf%C3%A9 - use this link for Circle, which is a hub space and café that offers support for young people in Ealing who are at, or near crisis point with their mental health.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/- this link is for Young Minds, which provides young people with the tools to look after their mental health. They give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.

If you have concerns about how your child is coping in the run-up to exams, regardless of what year they are in, please contact your child's Year Team.

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EXAM TOP TIPS

Here are some key bits of information from a couple of our Heads of Department:

PE - Use The Everlearner as part of your revision.  Watch the videos on topics you struggle with.  Pause it, take notes, use the bank of questions on the site.  It’s an incredible resource, take full advantage.

Modern Foreign Languages - Year 11 students will have their GCSE languages speaking exams from Monday 29th April till Wednesday 8th May. Students have access to resources on the year 11 drive and in their books. Parents and guardians could support their child to prepare for this exam by:

- hold up a flashcard with the question in the target language

- encourage your child to produce an answer, speaking for at least 30 seconds at a time

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOOK AT YOUR CHILD's GOOGLE CLASSROOMS - THERE WILL BE ALL SORTS OF KEY INFORMATION ABOUT PREPARING FOR EXAMS!

The timetables for this year's exams can be found on our website - look here to see when your child's exams will take place.

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Higher Education Fair

On Friday 19th April, 40 universities and employers visited the school to provide guidance and inspiration for our Year 12 students as they begin to plan their post-Greenford futures. It was a fantastic event - many thanks to all who took part!

Where to get school shoes

School shoes can be an expensive purchase, so here are some places that you can find a pair that should not be too costly:

Shoe Zone - there are branches in Hayes, Southall and Wembley, where acceptable school shoes can be picked up for a relatively low cost.

Primark - this is also a good place to find reasonably priced school shoes, with branches in Ealing Broadway, Wembley, Harrow and Hounslow centre.

TK Maxx - it is worth checking these stores, to see if they have got any in stock. Again, the nearest branches are in Ealing, Wembley and Harrow and a branch at Greenford Retail Centre.

In addition to the above, any of the big supermarkets also stock school shoes, and for those who prefer to shop online, have a look on Amazon. If you are still having issues purchasing a pair of school shoes, please get in touch with your child's Year Team.

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Who Should I Contact if I Need Help?

If you have a problem you need to discuss about your child, please contact your child's Head of Year.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Our designated Safeguarding Lead is Ms Nayyar (front right). She can be contacted on gnayyar@greenford.ealing.sch.uk. 

Other members of the team include Mrs Grimley (far left), Ms Adhami (second left), Ms Thomas (front centre) and Ms Sierkowska (back right)

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Term Dates 2023-2024

INSET Day (school closed to students): Fri 6th October 2023

Half term: Mon 23rd October - Fri 27th October 2023

Occasional Day (school closed): Fri 24th November 2023

End of Autumn term:  Thurs 21st December 2023

Start of Spring term: Mon 8th Jan 2024

Half term: Mon 12th Feb - Fri 16th Feb 2024

End of Spring term: Thursday 28th March 2024

Start of Summer term: Mon 15th April 2024

Half term: Mon 27th May - Fri 31st May 2024

Final Day of School Year: Tues 23rd July.

For more details, see the school website at https://www.greenford.ealing.sch.uk/termdates, where you will also find the term dates for 2024-2025.