SUMMER REMINDERS
Hot Weather and Hayfever

With the warmer weather conditions, students should be adequately prepared for the day. All students should bring a reusable water bottle to school every day, as part of our equipment requirements. They can be refilled at the water fountains around school site. 

Students are also permitted to wear smart, tailored black shorts during warm weather. No other styles of shorts are acceptable.

With the current high pollen count, please can you also ensure your child has taken appropriate preventative medication (if necessary) in the morning to ensure they do not suffer during the day. We DO NOT have hayfever medication in school.

SEND INFORMATION
West Berkshire Council SEN & Disabled Children’s Service

Please see the flyer below with information on the SEND reform engagement opportunities in West Berkshire, including in person workshops, online sessions, and a short reflection.

Find out more here: SEND Reform flyer | West Berkshire

DISCOUNTED UNIFORM
Tilehurst Schoolwear 10% Discount

Tilehurst Schoolwear are offering a 10% discount until 14 May using the code: SPRING10

GCSE ART RESOURCES
Available on ParentMail

GCSE Art students can purchase good quality art materials to help them with their artwork at home and in school. 

The products available to purchase are detailed below:

• Study Kit One includes: a pack of 6 sketching pencils, pack of 12 colouring pencils, black fine line pen, white gel pen and smudging stick. This study kit is £12.50.
• Study Kit Two includes: a pack of 6 sketching pencils, pack of 24 colouring pencils, watercolour tin and a paintbrush, black fine line pen, white gel pen, and smudging stick. This study kit is £24.50.
• A3 black portfolio: The portfolio costs £8.50.

The deadline for all purchases is Friday 12 June 2026. Once the orders are received, these will be distributed to students in their lessons.

The Art department is open after school on a range of evenings to give students the opportunity to complete coursework. They can use the time to complete homework, catch up on work or simply to receive extra help and advice. Your child will need to let their Art teacher know if they need to stay after school. 

If you have any questions about the products or about any matter regarding GCSE Art and Design, please contact KS4 Leader of Art, Mrs Hutchinson by emailing: phutchinson@littleheath.org.uk

No notices this week - please check whole school notices

STUDY LEAVE
Arrangements from Monday 11 May

From the morning of Monday 11 May, students may revise from home and only need to attend school if they have an exam. We are going to run a study room for any Year 11s who want to revise in school. 

Students are welcome to come to the Restaurant before each exam, which will be a Year 11 revision space. Previous cohorts have embraced this opportunity to spend time with friends and teachers either for reassurance or last-minute revision before going into an exam. The Restaurant will be open from 7:30am before morning exams and after break (11:20am) for afternoon exams.

Each exam will have an in-person intervention session after school the day before the exam, from 3:30-4:30pm. These are highly recommended, but not compulsory. If students do not have an exam, they do not need to wear uniform if attending an after-school session. 

All morning exams start at 9am and all afternoon exams start at 1pm. Students must arrive to school at least 15 minutes before their scheduled exam, and they must be wearing full and correct school uniform.

The Restaurant will be open for Year 11s to have lunch at 12:20pm each day if they want to eat in school. Free school meals will be available at this time too.

We wish all our students the best of luck for their exams.

YEAR GROUP PHOTO
Free Delivery to School ends 13 May

You can order your year group photo through the Tempest website using your unique link (see below), or if you have received paper order forms, visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk. The closing date for free delivery back to school is Wednesday 13 May 2026.  

If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 5).

Link to buy your Year 11 year group photo: https://htmp.st/YEAR-11-28X8-E5556C2D53