CONSULTATION
Potential Adjustment to Lunchtime and School Finish Time
We are consulting on a potential adjustment to the structure of the school day from September 2026, including a reduction in lunchtime from 45 minutes to 35 minutes, alongside an earlier finish time of 3:15pm for students who do not have interventions or same-day sanctions.
This proposal remains under consultation and no final decision has been made. The purpose of the document linked below is to outline the rationale for the proposal, summarise findings from the lunchtime trial, and invite structured feedback from parents, staff and other stakeholders.
You can read more here: April 2026 Consultation Letter | LHS Proposal to Reduce Lunchtime and Adjust School Day
Please feed back using the online form here, no later than Friday 1 May: LHS Change to School Day Proposal - Parent Consultation Online Feedback Form
SPRING CONCERT
Tickets on Sale!
The Spring Concert takes place on Tuesday 5 May at 7:00pm. Students from all year groups are invited to audition on Tuesday 14 April. Students can perform a solo piece or a group act, and in any style of music they wish.
Tickets are now on sale on ParentMail. Don't miss out!
THE LITTLE RECYCLERS
Clothing Collection
Thanks to everyone who donated clothes to our collection last week. We collected 654kg of clothes and raised £294.30 for the school foundation.
ROUNDERS CLUB
Wednesdays After School
Rounders Club starts next week, Wednesday 30 April, from 3:30pm until 4:30pm. It is open to all year groups. See Miss Hodder for more details.
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
Applications Closing Next Week
We are currently looking to recruit the following roles within our support staff team:
- Progress Leader (Disadvantaged Students) – closes 27 April 2026
- Behaviour Hub Administrator – closes 29 April 2026
If you, or someone you know, is interested in these roles, please visit our website for more information: Little Heath School – Support staff vacancies
REQUIRED STATIONERY
Equipment to Bring to School Everyday
We are finding that more students are not bringing the essential stationery needed for lessons on a daily basis, which means we are having to provide stationery such as pens and glue from school funds. Students should bring the following equipment to school every day. If they are missing equipment, they can buy it very cheaply in Resources at break or lunchtime, and before and after school – please note they will need cash to buy from Resources.
Some items, such as exam packs, stationery packs and calculators, can be purchased via ParentMail and collected from Resources.
They should have:
- Pencil
- Black Pens
- Glue stick
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Maths equipment – calculator, protractor and compass
- Reusable water bottle – we would discourage single-use plastic bottles where possible
- Reading book - from home or can be borrowed from the library
A full list of the stationery in Resources, and the prices, can be found here: LHS Student Stationery Price List (April 2026)
More information can be found on our website here: Little Heath School - Required Equipment & Stationery
NO MOW MAY
Pause Mowing for Wildlife
If you haven't heard of No Mow May before, it's a movement to encourage people to reduce or pause lawn mowing during May to support pollinators and promote biodiversity.
Sadly, lots of the wildflowers and wild areas of nature in the UK have been lost, meaning we have fewer pollinating insects, which means fewer plants and fewer habitats and less food for wildlife.
You can visit the No Mow May website here: Plantlife's No Mow May Movement
Here is a short video you can also watch to find out more: Why you should take part in No Mow May
Next month, we will not be mowing the grass area behind Art and Drama, and an area under the trees by the minibuses*, during May. This will encourage more wildflowers like dandelions and clover, which is ideal food for pollinators. It's a small action to take in school, but it has a big impact on nature.
Perhaps you can pause mowing at home too, next month?
*We have picked these areas which are away from the building, and where students don't tend to go, to minimise the impact on hayfever symptoms.
LOCAL ELECTION
Thursday 7 May
Please find a poster for this year’s local election, which includes useful information on deadline dates for registering and applying for postal and proxy voting. There’s also a list of accepted photo ID and links/QR codes for further details.
See details here: Local Election Information
WATERSIDE QUIZ NIGHT
Berkshire Youth
Berkshire Youth invite you to a fun and friendly evening at their upcoming Waterside Quiz Night, taking place on Thursday 30 April at 7.30pm at The Waterside Centre, Newbury.
Presented by the Mayor of Newbury, the night promises a great mix of trivia, laughter and community spirit. Whether you come with a full team or join one on the night, everyone is welcome!
The best bit, all proceeds raised will support Berkshire Youth and the Waterside Centre!
Event details:
- Date: Thursday 30 April
- Time: 7.30pm start
- Location: The Waterside Centre, Newbury, RG14 1DS
- Cost: £10 per person
- Teams: Up to 6 people per team
- Food: Chilli bowl supper included
- Bar: Pay bar and snacks available
You can find full details in the attached flyer. To book your place click here: https://widget.eola.co/rh365, or if you have any questions, please contact fundraising@berkshireyouth.co.uk.
We’d love to see you there for a great evening while helping raise vital funds for local children and young people.
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