INTERNATIONAL SPACE COMPETITION
Can you help our Year 12 students fundraise for their entry?

Year 12 students, Maxim, Jasmai and Atharv, are participating in the European Space Agency's CanSat Competition and need your help to raise money to build a model satellite and represent Little Heath School and the UK at the international finals in the Netherlands!

They need to raise £400 to be spent on 3D printing, mechanical and electronic components, which will then be launched 400m in the air on a model rocket.

Follow them, the Delta-V Divas, on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for even more updates on our progress!

Donate here: https://gofund.me/8f85a8164

BOOK DONATIONS
World Book Day – 5 March

In preparation for World Book Day, we are on the search for any novels that you may want to rehome. Teen fiction would be best, so we can give them to our students; however, any adult fiction would also be appreciated. Students can drop off any donations at the English Office. Thank you!

PARENT/CARER FORUM
West Berkshire SEND Parent/Carer Online Forum

West Berkshire SEND Parent Carer Forum has organised an online meet-up on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 7–9pm.

Register online here: West Berkshire SEND Parent Carers Forum Event Registration Form 

FREE ONLINE KNIFE CRIME SESSION
Wednesday 4 February

The knife crime prevention charity, The Ben Kinsella Trust, are holding another of their popular FREE online sessions for Parents and Carers. You can join the 2 hour session on Wednesday 4 February 6-8pm. 

This session covers the following topics:

• Understanding knife crime from the perspective of young people
• The signs and stages of child exploitation
• Gangs and gang-life
• Exploring the link between trauma and exploitation
• Consider online harms, social media, slang and gang-related music
• Understanding how ‘issues’ with peers can escalate and how young people can manage them
• Having meaningful conversations about difficult topics
• Helping our children stay safe; the SAFE ‘T’s approach
• Further support and resources

You can book your space using the link below: Knife Crime Session – Online booking

SWEET & CRACKER TUBS
House Competition – Deadline 2 February

If you still have plastic sweet, chocolate and cracker tubs at home, you have still got time to donate them to school. Please bring them to Reception or the Resources Office. Make sure they are labelled with your house!

RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH
23–25 January

This weekend is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. You can take part at home. All you need to do is choose an hour between 23 and 25 January, record the birds that land in your patch (only record the highest number of each bird species you see at any one time), then submit your results online here: RSPB - Submit your results. You can use this guide to identify the birds: RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Guide 2026.

BERKSHIRE YOUTH
Newbury Best in Business Awards

If the work of Berkshire Youth or one of their youth workers has made a difference to you, your family, or someone you care about, please consider nominating them for Charity of the Year in the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards. Nominations close at 5pm on Thursday 29 January.

Nominate them here: NWM Best in Business Nomination Form

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Residents of Holybrook Parish

Holybrook Parish Council is pleased to share details of two community competitions running in 2026:

• Blooming Beauties Competition
• Holybrook Photography Competition

As part of the Photography Competition, they would like to highlight the category “Our Parish Through Young Eyes”, which is open to children and teenagers (up to and including 16 year olds) who live in the Holybrook parish.

This category invites participants to capture Holybrook from their own perspective – from gardens and green spaces to wildlife and everyday outdoor scenes that reflect parish life. It is a great opportunity for pupils to engage creatively with their local environment.

If you have an interest in photography or creative activities, full details of both competitions and their rules can be found here: Holybrook Parish Competition Details 2026

If you are unsure if you live within Holybrook Parish, it is made up primarily of Beansheaf Farm, Fords Farm and a small part of Southcote (up to Underwood Road). A more detailed description of the parish’s boundaries can be found on their website: History of Holybrook – Holybrook Parish Council 

RISKING IT ALL
FREE Evening Production for Parents/Carers

On Tuesday 3 February (Period 1 & 2), we will be welcoming a theatre group into school to perform an interactive play called ‘Risking it All’. This year, there is an opportunity for parents and carers to watch the powerful production themselves at an evening performance, also on Tuesday 3 February. 

'Risking It All' is a 50-minute interactive theatre production that addresses child sexual exploitation (CSE) and county lines. It highlights how risky behaviour among adolescents can lead to vulnerability and dangerous situations. Based on the lived experiences of teenagers, 'Risking It All' portrays the grooming process using victims’ personal accounts and helps young people spot the signs of exploitation.

This free event offers a unique opportunity for parents of secondary school students and those working with young people to gain insight into the consequences of risky behaviour and how to navigate difficult situations.

The show will be followed by a post-show Q&A with the theatre company and local professionals.

The performance is at Denefield School on Tuesday 3 February. Doors open at 7pm for an opportunity for parents to meet local youth support services. The performance starts at 7:30pm until 9:00pm. 

You can book your FREE place here: 'Risking it All' Performance Tickets, Denefield School, Reading | TryBooking (please note the booking is ONLY for the parents' performance at Denefield. The show for Year 9 students at LHS does not require pre-booking).

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance Platform

To continue to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next step after school, we are using Unifrog, an award-winning, online destinations platform. Year 9 students already have access.

Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey.

All parents/carers email addresses will be added to Unifrog to enable you to set up an account. All the details you require to do this are in the attached letter: Unifrog Letter – January 2026

If you do not wish your email to be added to Unifrog, please email Mrs Wooller, Careers Lead: ewooller@littleheath.org.uk 

FLU IMMUNISATION
Catch Up Session - Monday 26 January

The NHS School Nursing Team will be visiting us on Monday 26 January to deliver a 'catch-up' session for any outstanding flu immunisations for our students.

You will receive an email if your child was one of the students on the 'catch up' list. The session for Year 9 is at: 9:15am. Further details will be on the email.

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance Platform

To continue to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next step after school, we are using Unifrog, an award-winning, online destinations platform. Year 10 students already have access.

Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey.

All parents/carers email addresses will be added to Unifrog to enable you to set up an account. All the details you require to do this are in the attached letter: Unifrog Letter – January 2026

If you do not wish your email to be added to Unifrog, please email Mrs Wooller, Careers Lead: ewooller@littleheath.org.uk 

FLU IMMUNISATION
Catch Up Session - Monday 26 January

The NHS School Nursing Team will be visiting us on Monday 26 January to deliver a 'catch-up' session for any outstanding flu immunisations for our students.

You will receive an email if your child was one of the students on the 'catch up' list. The session for Year 10 is at: 9:30am. Further details will be on the email.

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance Platform

To continue to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next step after school, we are using Unifrog, an award-winning, online destinations platform. Year 11 students already have access.

Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey.

All parents/carers email addresses will be added to Unifrog to enable you to set up an account. All the details you require to do this are in the attached letter: Unifrog Letter – January 2026

If you do not wish your email to be added to Unifrog, please email Mrs Wooller, Careers Lead: ewooller@littleheath.org.uk 

FLU IMMUNISATION
Catch Up Session - Monday 26 January 

The NHS School Nursing Team will be visiting us on Monday 26 January to deliver a 'catch-up' session for any outstanding flu immunisations for our students.

You will receive an email if your child was one of the students on the 'catch up' list. The session for Year 11 is at: 9:30am. Further details will be on the email.