DETENTION FINISH TIME
Temporary Change
If your child is due to attend an SLT DT on either of the following dates, please be aware that the session will finish at 4:30pm instead of 5:00pm:
This is a temporary change, and SLT DTs will return to their usual arrangements after the October half-term.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
FOODBANK HOUSE COMPETITION
Closes Friday 13 November
We have been working with the West Berks Foodbank, a charity organisation and member of the Trussell Trust, that works hard to collect food donations and distribute them to people in need in the West Berks area on a weekly basis.
We are linking this appeal with our annual in-school house competition. The house that collects the most food will receive the most house points to add to the running total.
The house competition will launch to all year groups in the week commencing w/c 19 October with the aim of raising as much food aid as possible before the deadline date of Friday 13 November.
We would be hugely appreciative of any food items that you could donate to the appeal. Generally, these need to be long-life products that are in date, such as . . .
- tinned, dried or packet food items
- tinned veg
- pasta sauce
- UHT milk
- coffee
- cereal
- tinned tomatoes
- sugar
- sponge puddings
- Toiletries and household items
- toilet roll
- shower gel
- deodorant
All donated items can be brought to T19 in the Geography Block or handed to any geography teacher.
Thank you!
THE BIG FUTURE
The Children's Commissioner Survey for Children
The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, promotes and protects the rights of children, and ensures voices are heard by those who make decisions about their lives. She has launched her latest survey, The Big Future, to give children a real say in the changes that are needed to ensure that childhood is a time of flourishing and growth.
The Big Future is open until Friday 23 October and asks children about childhood today – about the things that worry them, the things they love, the ways they have fun, and the changes they want for a better future.
At a time when there is a mood of doubt across Westminster and the nation at large about how we raise our children, from screen time to schooling, we will be granting those same children the right to vote. For the first time, hundreds of thousands of children will be eligible to vote in the next general election at age 16, the biggest change to the franchise in half a century – yet just one in five children say politicians listen to them.
It is more urgent than ever to make sure that children’s voices are heard by those in power. Here’s the link to the survey: About this survey : The Big Future survey - have your say!
CAREERS SURVEY
Feedback from Parents/Carers Welcome
The Careers Department organises events, experiences and activities for all year groups at Little Heath, including assemblies, speakers, workshops, trips, careers fairs, work shadowing and work experience.
Feedback from parents is always welcome as we are always looking for ways to further improve our careers support for the students.
We would be really grateful if you could spare a minute to complete this short online survey: Little Heath School Careers Survey - Parents/Carers
You can find out more about our careers offer on our website here: Little Heath School - Careers
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Wooller, our Careers Leader, by emailing ewooller@littleheath.org.uk.
PRAISE ASSEMBLIES
Next Week
We are looking forward to our Praise assemblies which will take place next week for all year groups. The aim of the assembly is to celebrate students that have done well during this half term.
CHESS CLUB
Starts Tuesday 20 October
All years are welcome to join our NEW Chess Club on Tuesday lunchtimes in C6 with Mr Mullenger. The Club starts this Tuesday, 20 October.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Community Event House Competition
All year groups are invited to enter the Black History Month House Competition this month. We want them to create a plan for a Community Event with a Black History Month theme.
They need to consider:
- When would it be?
- What kind of event would it be?
- Who would lead/present/perform?
- How would your event be celebrating black History Month within the community?
- Who would be invited, and why?
- What would you hope the outcome of the event to be?
Students should hand their entries to Mrs Canning or email them to pcanning@littleheath.org.uk no later than Friday 6 November.
CALCOT PARK GOLF CLUB
October Half Term Sessions for Girls
Girls from 5-18 years are invited to Calcot Park Golf Club for a fun, friendly and inclusive course of group golf coaching sessions during October Half Term.
For more information, see the flyer here: Golf Sessions for Girls | Calcot Park GC
BERKSHIRE YOUTH
Supporting Children Across Berkshire
Throughout the holidays, children and young people attended Berkshire Youth events and holiday clubs to meet new friends, build confidence, learn new skills and simply be kids and have fun.
Find out more about the work of this local charity and how you can support them here: BY | This summer, they found their place. Help us do more.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
With Spotlight UK
See the information below with activities coming up for children over the next couple of weeks, including half term.
Free child places for High Score Andover for this Sunday, 18 October: High Score Andover | Sunday 18 October
Free child places for High Score Farnborough for Sunday 25 October: High Score Farnborough | Sunday 25 October
Halloween Party at Atmosphere Trampoline Park, Basingstoke on Wednesday 28 October: Spotlight UK | Halloween Party
WAITROSE CASTING
Festive TV Special
Are your family Waitrose food fans through and through?
Is a Waitrose Christmas the only Christmas for you? Do you love Waitrose festive food and think no one else can compete? We’re looking for a Waitrose superfan family ready to stand up for their store.
A festive TV special is putting Waitrose and M&S head-to-head, and we need a family to taste test the Christmas food and tell us exactly what they think. It’s time to prove Waitrose is the best.
One day of filming, late October/early November. Find out more here: Waitrose Festive TV Special Flyer
Apply now by emailing: casting@rosestv.com
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