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Top 3 items for students to focus on:

Top 3 things we have asked students to focus on:

1. “Not everything that weighs you down is yours to carry.” Thursday 10

October, World Mental Health Day 2. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

3. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

Dates for Your Diary

Important Dates:

• Year 7 curriculum evening – Wednesday 9 October – 6.30pm • Year 11 Parents’ Consultation evening – Tuesday 15 October – 4-7pm • Year 12 University and apprenticeship visits – Thursday 17 October • PTA quiz – Friday 18 October – 7:30pm • HOPEWALK – Sunday 20 October, 10am, Swinsty reservoir

• October Half Term – Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November

All upcoming events, term dates and holidays:

• Link to school web calendar

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Information

Careers Fair – Thursday 28 November 2019, 7pm to 8:30pm This will be our eighth annual Careers Fair and is open to students in Years 7 – 13 of Harrogate Grammar School together with their parents/carers. We typically have around 80 employer/business stands attending the event and over 500 students

and parents who have come each year. This demonstrates how much we as a school and students appreciate those who can support for our event. We aim to offer students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and support them in their decision-making through individual advice and guidance.

Could you help?

Just a couple of hours of your time could help our current students make informed decisions about their future, by encouraging them to seek out information regarding courses and career paths that interest them! We have had a number of parents, local businesses and former HGS alumni who have enjoyed supporting this event in the past and it has been greatly appreciated by our students. If you feel you

are able to share your knowledge and expertise at the Careers Fair, either as an individual talking about your profession or by representing a business or company, then please contact: Mrs Hinkins Personal Development Coordinator and Careers Leader tel: (01423) 531127 – ext 241 or email: jfh@harrogategrammar.co.uk

HOPEWALK 2019: 10am on Sunday 20 October at Swinsty reservoir. HOPEWALK is a month of walks taking place across the UK in

October in support of Papyrus – a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Harrogate Grammar School would like to invite families from the wider community to participate in a HOPEWALK in memory of Dom Sowa who Harrogate Grammar School sadly lost in 2017. HOPEWALK will take place on Sunday 20 October at 10am at Swinsty Reservoir. The route to be

followed is indicated on the map, accessed through the link below, the starting point is in the car park at point 1. https://www.yorkshirewater.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Swinsty.pdf This is not intended as a fundraising event, but an act of solidarity to continue to raise awareness as a school. Should families like to make a donation then please do so at:

https://papyrus-uk.org/donate

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 7 October 2019 Week B

Student Senate 2019-20

Congratulations to the students below on being selected to represent their year group at Senate this year. Senate meets four times a year

and the agenda for each meeting is largely set by each of the Year Councils. At each Year Council meeting items are selected to take to Senate for a wider discussion. The meeting is chaired by members of the Student Leadership Team who also present the minutes from the meeting to the Headteacher and Senior Leaders. This helps ensure that prompt action is taken on any urgent matters and that all ideas and suggestions are seriously considered.

The first Senate meeting of the year takes place on Monday 7th October during Big Picture. We will also have the honour of welcoming the Major of Harrogate to our second meeting later this term.

Year group Senate Representatives 2019-20

7 Carley Tizick 7 FLB, Annabelle Vincent 7EXR

8 Joe Catton 8LCP, Reese Harrison 8LVD/Naomi Godden 8EEL (deputy Toby Wilkins

8VXM)

9 Agatha Mitton Stanbury 9RMG, Hugo Sladdin 9KKH

10 Oliver Woolaston 10DEH, Hannah Firbank 10SIB

11 Ollie Black 11MMK, Lucy Kilner 11AAL

12 Chris Ingram VI EXN, Rory Pearson VI SAB

13 Olivia Searle VI KEC, Tom Richardson VI EXM (Student Leadership Team)

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Big Picture Day – Thursday 17 October All students in Years 7-11 will have the opportunity to

participate in an exciting Big Picture Day on Thursday 17 October. Students will be off timetable working in their year groups to experience and take part in a range of activities planned to support their Big Picture personal development programme which encourages students to learn about and

discuss issues linked to personal wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, careers education and economic wellbeing, citizenship education and British values. The day is also designed to encourage students to reflect on our school values and develop their skills of respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty (REACH). Information about the different activities planned for each year group is provided below and students will receive further information before the day from form tutors and via emails. We look forward to working with all students on Thursday 17 October and hope they enjoy their Big Picture Day. (Mrs Hinkins)

Year Information

7 An exciting introduction and exploration of Chinese language and culture

Students will get a chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities, varying from Chinese

cooking, where students can design and make their own spring rolls, to Chinese art (students will study the

work of contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei and produce a group installation), make their own personalised

chopsticks, mask-making and music, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Mandarin Chinese lessons. The combination

should give them an excellent initial insight into a new, fascinating culture.

8 Science – Healthy Lifestyles

Students will be looking at the effects of smoking and drugs on the body and the effect of exercise. This

will be done through a mixture of practical and theory work.

Left pop – P1-3 Right pop – P4-6

Exploration of Chinese language and culture A chance to sample a variety of different Chinese-themed activities. Left pop – P4-6 Right pop – P1-3

9 Risky World Students will be learning all about an amazing charity, ShelterBox which helps in

transforming the lives of families robbed of shelter when disaster strikes.

Year 9 groups will have the opportunity to experience first-hand, the decisions and

dilemmas faced by charity workers and millions of families struggling to keep themselves

warm, dry and safe in the event of a natural disaster. A representative from ShelterBox will be on hand to let us know about how

HGS students in recent years have helped the charity and they will be challenged to make their own shelter, using materials that

they have earned. Waterproofs will be required, whatever the weather!!!

In addition, they will be feeding their thirst for adventure by participating in a climbing session at The Harrogate Climbing

centre. Instructors will show them the correct techniques used by the professionals in what promises to be an activity full of fun

and exercise.

10 Period 1 to 4 – Maths

Students will be given the opportunity to develop and improve their understanding of money and finances, giving

them greater knowledge and confidence on these matters. On the day, the students will be tackling the cost of living,

the different types of investment, probabilities and associated with gambling and taking risks.

Period 5 and 6 - English

Introduction to “Romeo and Juliet”, plus how to use GCSE Pod to support learning and revision.

Students need to bring their headphones and iPads.

11 Progression Opportunities and Future Careers In this session students will:

• Explore different progression opportunities and possible careers for the future • Have the opportunity to develop skills and competencies across a wide range of work settings

• Will be working in small groups participating in timed meetings with a range of employers from different job

sectors to “fact find” about their job, company and personal ambitions.

• Students are able to come in “business dress” on the day and information about this will be emailed to

students

12 University and Apprenticeships Visits – London Universities, Newcastle University, Liverpool University, Nottingham University, York University, Apprenticeship Visit to Leeds

13 Home Study Day

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Parent Bulletin Week Beginning: Monday 7 October 2019 Week B

Extra-Curricular Activities

Please click on the following link to access the extra-curricular timetable for the Autumn term. Extra-curricular Activities (Autumn Term) Further details regarding the PE extra-curricular programme can be found here: PE Extra-Curricular Parent Guide The Learning Resource Centre will now be open after school until 4pm on Mondays, and until 6pm

Tuesdays-Fridays

Letter Communications

**NEW** Year 7 French Trip, please click here to access a copy of the letter. **NEW** Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, please click here to access a copy of the letter. **NEW** Year 11 Work Experience, please click here to access a copy of the letter.

**NEW** Year 8 Book Swap, please click here to access a copy of the letter. **NEW** Year 7 Book Swap, please click here to access a copy of the letter. **NEW** KS3 Design and Technology letter, please click here to access a copy.

Year 11 Parents’ consultation evening, please click here to access a copy of the letter. Year 7 Parents’ Curriculum evening, please click here to access a copy of the letter. Year 8 HPV vaccination for boys and girls, please click here to access.

Maths – Puzzler

Last week’s solution: I am treble my son’s age. In 18 years, I will be double my son’s age.

How old will my son be when I am 60? 24

This week’s puzzle:

This is a magic square, where all rows, columns and diagonals add to the same value.

2 7 6

9 5 1

4 3 8

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Can you place the numbers 1 to 16 in this grid so that all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the

same value?

Sporting Events w/c 7 October 2019

Date Sport Opposition Age Group Venue Home/Away

Meet/Depart Time

Start/KO Return to HGS

(approx.)

Mon 7 Oct Rugby Tournament at

Woodhouse Grove

U13 Away 11.30am 12.45pm 5.45pm

Mon 7 Oct Hockey St Aidens U12 Away 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.30pm

Mon 7 Oct Netball Wyke U19 Home 1.30pm 2.30pm 4pm

Tue 8 Oct Football Adversity United

Training

KS2 Home 4pm 5.30pm

Wed 9 Oct Rugby U18 cup Ampleforth

U18 Away 12.15pm 2.30pm 5.45pm

Wed 9 Oct Football St Aidens U12A Away 3pm 4pm 6pm

Thu 10 Oct Tennis South

Hunsley, Hull

U13A Away 12.15pm 2pm 5pm

Thu 10 Oct Rugby Rossett U15 Home 2.35pm 3.30pm 4.30pm

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Languages – Word a Day

Help your child learn a word a day!

Please use the links below (click on the flags) to access the words for week 5 and 6.

Current Vacancies

Vacancies

Current vacancies within Red Kite Learning Trust can be found at: www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies/

Teacher of English (maternity contract) at Harrogate Grammar School, closing date Monday 7

October

Special Needs Assistant Level 2 at Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, closing date Monday

14 October

General Kitchen Assistants at Temple Moor High School, closing date Wednesday 9 October

Senior Midday Supervisory Assistant at Rossett Acre Primary, closing date Monday 7 October

PTA

PTA Quiz Friday 18th October Main Hall 7.30pm. Always a sell-out,

our very popular quiz is a highlight on the social calendar. Pit your

wits against the other teacher and parent teams to ensure your place

on our leader board.

Click here to book your place!

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Life @ HGS

Thank you Thank you to all the students who volunteered to help out at one or both of the open evenings.

Fantastic ambassadors for the school.

HGS Equestrian Team success In a very busy, and exceptionally wet day at Bishop Burton last Sunday the HGS jumping with style team did themselves proud.

This unusual competition not only requires riders to jump clear over tricky and twisting tracks, but also gives them marks for the effectiveness of their riding and correct position over the jumps. The students were delighted to win the first class, qualifying for the National Championships, and to

come fourth in the second, qualifying for the plate

championships. Well done to Beth Harrison, Megan Harrison, Becky Weston and Layla Brown.

Macmillan Bake Sales

Thank you to everyone who donated and baked cakes last Friday, we raised an impressive £565!

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National Poetry Day – Thursday 3 October Our students have been writing some amazing poems on the theme of “Truth”, to celebrate National Poetry Day.

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This information sheet forms part of the Sixth Form Bulletin which students received every Monday morning

University Taster Events and Open Days

For more information please click the following links:

University Taster Events Open Days London University Taster Days

Sixth Form Progression Information

Stand out in a Global Market St George’s Centre, Leeds Friday 25th October

Talks and workshops will take place alongside an exhibition, with topics to be covered ranging from how to make the most of international experience at home and abroad, gap year options, applying to universities overseas and the impact Brexit may have on students’ plans. To register please email: sogm@aspire-igen.com

The first step towards a professional pilot career London – 1 and 2 November 10.00-4.30pm Book here:

https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/london/

National Apprenticeship Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Tuesday 8 October 9.30am-3pm and 4pm-6pm

Wednesday 9 October, 9.30am-12pm More information:

https://www.nationalapprenticeshipshow.org/yorkshire/

UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair Elland Road, Leeds Friday 11 October 9.30am to 2pm Register here: https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-

signup/leeds-autumn-2019

Degree Apprenticeship Open Day Hallam University, Sheffield Wednesday 27th November 4-6.30pm Register here: https://www.shu.ac.uk/visit-us/hda

Sutton Trust Pathways Programme Pathways to Law at Leeds University, closing date 31 October Pathways to Medicine at Hull York Medical School, closing date 1st January To register please email:

https://www.suttontrust.com/programmes/pathways-

applications-2019/

Reach for Excellence Scheme Supporting Sixth Form students with potential who may experience barriers towards entering High Education. Students are provided with wide-ranging support alongside their Y12 and Y13 studies with a range of subject specific taster sessions, sample university lectures and guidance on the application process and study skills. Application deadline – Thursday 14 November Apply here: https://studenttalentspotting.leeds.ac.uk/rfeapply/

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Year 7-11 Medicine Discovery Session – an introduction to the concept of problem-based learning and to find out more

about studying medicine at university. 15 January 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm 5 February 2020 – Hull – 12:30pm to 2:45pm Year 7, 8 and Year 9 Medicine Discovery Days – find out more about what it takes to become a doctor and to have a go at some interactive activities. Dates: to available from December Year 12 Making Connections 6 and 13 November – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm 22 and 29 January – Hull – 12.30pm to 2.30pm Year 13 Mock Interviews Wednesday 9th October – Hull – 10am to 5pm Wednesday 16th October – York – 10am to 5pm Click here for more information and to apply

Sixth Form Progression Information

UCAS Create your future – Manchester 2019 Manchester Central Convention Complex Tuesday 26 November 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 27 November 10am to 3pm More information: https://www.ucas.com/events/create-your-

future-manchester-2019-347866

Barclays LifeSkills Provides a range of useful resources to help develop your knowledge of the world of work and also to prepare and be creative about accessing work experience opportunities and preparing job search strategies. More information: https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-develop-

my-skills-for-work/school

Undergraduate Study in USA University of Notre Dame in London Tuesday 8 October 5pm to 7pm Learn about the admissions process. A comprehensive view of undergraduate study in the US. More information: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/undergrad-

study-in-the-usa-seminar-october-2019

EDT’s YINI Placement Scheme The Year in Industry has vacancies in companies working in technology, science, engineering, business and finance across the UK. Register here: https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-vacancies

Open Day – Northern School of Contemporary Dance Chapeltown Road, Leeds Saturday 2 November More information: http://www.nscd.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/open-day/

October Half Term Masterclass The Hepworth with Leeds Art University Friday 1 November 10am – 2.30pm This free half term masterclass is suitable for KS4 and KS5 students in school years 10-13. This is a great opportunity for students to take part in a specialist art and design masterclass in collaboration with Leeds Art University to develop skills ahead of applying for college and university. Further information including booking online:

hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/schools-half-term-

masterclass/

Eversheds Sutherland, Leeds office Tuesday 5 November, 6-8pm Suitable for Year 12 and 13 students considering a career in law. The evening will provide an overview of apprentice and graduate routes into the firm.

Apply here by 27 October:

https://www.apply4law.com/eversheds-sutherland/

More information: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/undergrad-

study-in-the-usa-seminar-october-2019

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Thirteen is the first in an exciting action series from Tom

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