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Welcome to our weekly News Bulletin: Friday 14 November 2025

 Upcoming school events over the next two weeks:

Date* Event
Monday 17 November Year 7 Kindness Week
Tuesday 18 November Year 9 & Year 10
Careers in the Creative Arts 

Year 12 Climate Conference Trip
Reading Council Chambers
Wednesday 19 November Year 10, Y11 & Y13
Construction & Engineering Assemblies
Thursday 20 November Year 11 & Year 13
AWE Careers Assemblies
Tuesday 25 November Year 11 Mock Results Day

Year 7–11 Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 26 November KS4/KS5 Drama Trip
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Thursday 27 November Winter Festival
Tickets available on ParentMail
Friday 28 November Talk by Entrepreneur Farouk Braimoh, RWRK
Enterprise & Marketing, Textiles and Eco-Committee Students
*Dates may be subject to change. Correct at time of publication.

WHOLE SCHOOL Notices

 

WINTER FESTIVAL
Auditions Monday 17 November

This year's Winter Festival takes place on Winter Festival is on Thursday 27 November. It is a true celebration, and a festive showcase, of the musical talent Little Heath has to offer! Tickets for the event are now available to purchase via ParentMail for £3.

If your child would like to perform at the event, there is still time to sign up. Auditions take place this Monday.

  • Date of auditions: Monday 17 November
  • Time: after school
  • Location: M10 in the Music Block
  • How to sign up: add your name to the list on the Music Office door
  • Open to: any budding musicians in Yr7 - Yr 13

 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH & CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Wednesday 10 December

Students will be invited to wear a Christmas Jumper on Wednesday 10 December, when we will also hold our Christmas lunch. 

Christmas lunch must be booked in advance via ParentMail, and details will be sent out with how to do this early next week. In the meantime, have a look at the menu on offer here: LHS Christmas Lunch menu 10 12 25 Culinera

 

MEND THE GAP FUNDING
Outdoor Learning and Wellbeing Space

Work has begun this week on a nature project which will benefit the Little Heath community, thanks to funding from Mend the Gap.

Once complete, the area will enhance the learning experience of our students by providing an sheltered outdoor learning space that will be surrounded by nature, the opportunity to grow and cook food outside, to observe and increase biodiversity, and to focus on wellbeing.

The area has been in development following an EPQ project by one of our ex-Year 13 students, Beth. The generous donation from Mend the Gap has enabled us to bring Beth's vision to life, enabling her to leave a lasting legacy!

We look forward to showing you the progress over the next few months.

 

ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
10-14 November 2025

This week is Anti-Bullying Week. The theme for this year is Power for Good, which celebrates the ability we all have to stand up to bullying, spread kindness, and create safer environments for every child. 

Despite progress, more than one in five children and young people experience bullying each year. The impact can be devastating, affecting their mental health, confidence, and ability to thrive at school, with the effects often lasting into adulthood.

This week, students worked through activities during tutor time focussing on what bullying is and how we all have a role to play. From choosing to speak up, to choosing kindness and making a difference. We are stronger together!

To find out more about Anti-Bullying Week, read here: Anti-Bullying Alliance: Anti-Bullying Week 2025

If you need help or advice about bullying, there are helplines and websites that can provide you with information and support. Find out more here: Anti-Bullying Alliance: Help and support

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YEAR 7 Notices

 

KINDNESS WEEK
Monday 17–Friday 21 November

Next week is Year 7 Kindness Week. We will be reflecting on our ongoing dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive school community, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the many ways our pupils can show kindness to others.

Throughout the week, pupils will be encouraged to demonstrate acts of kindness and helpfulness across the school. To support this, each student will receive a Kindness Loyalty Card, which staff will stamp whenever they observe a kind or helpful action. Pupils who collect 10 stamps or more will be entered into a prize draw.

In addition to this, there will be tutor time activities focussed on kindness, respect and school community spirit. Pupils will also have the opportunity to nominate their peers and staff members who have shown exceptional kindness, helping to highlight and celebrate the positive contributions of others.

We hope this will inspire our Year 7 students to continue to spread kindness both in and out of school.

 

ART GLAZING
Open Evening Attendees

If your child helped the Art department during our Open Evening last month, they are invited to come along to R1 on Wednesday 19 November at 3:25pm to finish glazing them.  

All the ocean scenes will be fired at the end of this session. If they prefer not to add any more glaze to them, they will be fired as they are.

 

BERKSHIRE MUSIC TRUST
Black Friday Sale – Singing Lessons

We have a fantastic Black Friday deal for anyone who is interested in singing lessons at Little Heath school.

Why learn music?

  • Academic outcomes: Music learning has been shown to improve literacy and numeracy results
  • Executive function: It helps students develop working memory, self-regulation, and flexible thinking
  • Attention and focus: Learning music enhances students’ ability to concentrate and stay engaged
  • Resilience and persistence: Music practice builds perseverance and a growth mindset
  • Social development: It supports empathy, kindness, and positive peer relationships.

For more information, see the flyer here: Berkshire Music Trust - Black Friday Sale flyer

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch directly with Berkshire Music Trust, or myself. 

Mrs G Berkeley
Head of Music

YEAR 8 Notices

 

No notices this week - please check whole school notices

YEAR 9 Notices

 

No notices this week - please check whole school notices

YEAR 10 Notices

 

No notices this week - please check whole school notices

YEAR 11 Notices

 

FUTURE SKILLS QUESTIONNAIRE

Next Monday all year 11 learners will be completing the Future Skills Questionnaire.

The Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ) is a set of questions that have been specifically designed for young people in schools and colleges to help them to think about their skills, strengths and what they might like to do in the future. FSQ is a key feature of our school's careers programme.

We will analyse learner responses to help evaluate our careers provision, plan future careers activities and also identify learners who may need additional support. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, there are up to three sections of the questionnaire that cover the following areas:

  • Careers knowledge and skills
  • Essential skills for life and work
  • Career Planning

Completing FSQ should be an engaging and insightful activity for learners that will encourage them to continue thinking about their future choices and next steps after school or college. The Future Skills Questionnaire is completed online, through a digital product called Compass+.

All learner data is processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). More information about how Compass+ collects, uses and stores personal data can be found here: CEC Privacy notice.

If you want to know more about our careers programme, and/or would like to get involved, please contact the Careers Lead, Mrs Wooller: ewooller@littleheath.org.uk 

 

SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS
Apply Online for September 2026

Online applications for students joining Sixth Form in September 2026 are now open. The deadline to apply is Monday 15 December.

For more key dates in the Sixth Form admissions process, visit: Little Heath School - Sixth Form Admissions

To apply online today, click here: Little Heath School - Apply to Sixth Form

YEAR 12 Notices

 

ART COLLECTION
Previous Year 11 Students

Any past Year 11 students who studied Art for GCSE, can come and collect their artwork from R3 on Wednesday 19 November at 3:25pm. If students know of any friends who left in the summer, they should email their Art Teacher to arrange collection from main reception. 

 

READING BUDDIES
New Initiative to support Year 7's

The English Department is launching a fantastic new initiative for Year 12 students: Reading Buddies! This scheme pairs Year 12 volunteers with Year 7 students to support and inspire their reading journey.

As a Reading Buddy, you’ll:

  • Listen to Year 7 students read aloud
  • Help them tackle challenging vocabulary
  • Ask engaging questions to spark discussion and deepen understanding

Training will be provided, so you’ll feel confident and equipped to make a real difference.

Mr Jessop has approved an additional home study period for participating students (once home study applications open later this term), provided you remain actively involved in the scheme.

This opportunity is especially valuable for students studying:

  • Child Development
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Psychology
    ...or anyone considering a future career in education or working with children. It’s also a brilliant addition to your CV, university, or apprenticeship applications.

Interested volunteers should contact Mrs Kemp or Miss Rowen. We’re really excited to get started and hope you’ll join us in making a positive impact!

YEAR 13 Notices

 

No notices this week - please check whole school notices

CAREERS BULLETIN

 

The weekly Careers Bulletin provides the latest information and opportunities for students looking for career options, including apprenticeships; university open days, talks and courses; work experience and insight events.

In this week's issue:

  • Careers events and activities this term
  • Useful Careers Information
  • Employment opportunities
  • Work Experience and Insight Events
  • College and University information

You can read this week's Careers Bulletin on the website here: Little Heath School - Careers Bulletin 14 November 2025

USEFUL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Links to the LHS Website

Looking for support? Visit our Wellbeing pages for students, parents and carers here: Little Heath School - Student Wellbeing | Little Heath School - Parents/Carers Wellbeing

Need to report an Absence? Go to: Little Heath School - Report an Absence

Looking to apply for Sixth Form in September 2026? Apply online here: Little Heath School - Apply to Sixth Form (sept 2026)

For any other queries, have a browse through our website, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page here: Little Heath School - FAQs


Telephone: 0118 9427337

Email: office@littleheath.org.uk

Website: littleheath.org.uk

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