STUDENT ABSENCE REMINDER

Please see the reminder below when reporting your child absent:

Years 7 to 11
Please email attendance@littleheath.org.uk by 8:30am on the day of absence stating the child’s full name, tutor group and why the child is absent.

Year 12 or 13
Please email ks5absence@littleheath.org.uk by 8:15am on the day of absence stating the child’s full name, tutor group and why the child is absent.

 

BICYCLE LICENCE AND CYCLE SAFETY
Reminder for students who cycle to school

All students who cycle to school must have a Bicycle Licence in order to bring their bicycle to school. Securing this licence involves a simple process, where students and parents have to agree to follow the simple rules around bicycle safety. 

If students cycle to school without a licence, or if their licence is withdrawn, then they will be banned from bringing a bicycle on to the school site. This is done with the best interests of all of our students and staff in mind. Staff will issue a warning if a student does not have a helmet or cycles their bike on the school site, or if they ignore any staff instructions around bicycle safety. You can find out more here: Transport to School

To secure a licence for your child, please click on this link: Apply for a Bicycle Licence. 

We have also received a number of reports from staff, neighbours and parents, about students riding their bikes dangerously around the surrounding roads before and after school. Please can you remind your children of the dangers of riding bikes unsafely around cars and pedestrians. 

 

PRELOVED UNIFORM SALES
Donations needed

We will be offering good-quality, preloved Little Heath uniform and PE kit at Year 8 Graduation and Year 6 Transition Evening in July. If you have any items that no longer fit, or from students who have moved up into the next key stage, please drop them into reception before Monday 30 June. All uniform will be offered for a donation of £2 per item, and everything raised will be donated to the Eco-Committee.

 

BERKSHIRE MUSIC TRUST
Berkshire Youth Training Orchestra

The Berkshire Music Trust are launching a new Berkshire Youth Training Orchestra. This is a great opportunity for those students who are around grade 4-6 standard to experience playing in an orchestra and offers a pathway into their Berkshire Youth Woodwind Orchestra and Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra.

For more details, see their flyer: Berkshire Youth Training Orchestra flyer or register your interest here: Register for Berkshire Youth Training Orchestra (BYTO)

Boys Singing Day
Sunday 22 June, 10am-5pm

This one-off event with the Berkshire Music Trust is a day of singing with like-minded boys from across the county.  Come for a day of learning about your voice, how to sing at that next level and gain knowledge from some of the best male singers in the county.  There will be groups for unchanged voices, changing voices as well as for those with voices that have already settled. Including a Masterclass on Classical and Contemporary singing, this full day of singing promises fun, support and camaraderie for boys between 8 and 18 years old.  The focus is supporting boys to continue singing through their voices change.

Students will need to bring a packed lunch (light refreshments will be provided). Cost - £10

Sign up here: https://bookwhen.com/berksmusictrust/e/ev-srha-20250622100000

BIKE SHED STORAGE
Arrangements for cyclists during exam season

Students in Years 7-10 should use the bike sheds behind Science and Maths to store their bikes during the school day. They are locked from 9am – 3pm, but please also use a bike lock for additional security.

The bike shed by the History/Music block is reserved for Year 11 students to use during the summer exam period.

If your child cycles to and from school, please can we ask you to discuss this with them to ensure they are aware of the new arrangements.

 

WICKED WEST END SINGING WORKSHOP
Wednesday 28 May

Berkshire Music Trust are offering students in Year 6 – Year 10 a chance to join West End performer and Vocal Coach, Jamie Read, for a singing workshop inspired by the smash-hit musical WICKED! Jamie will help them hit the high notes and belt out their favourite songs with confidence.

The workshop takes place at Reading Music Centre from 11am – 12:30pm and costs just £10.

Sign up here: https://bookwhen.com/berksmusictrust/e/ev-skqg-20250528110000

BIKE SHED STORAGE
Arrangements for cyclists during exam season

Students in Years 7-10 should use the bike sheds behind Science and Maths to store their bikes during the school day. They are locked from 9am – 3pm, but please also use a bike lock for additional security.

The bike shed by the History/Music block is reserved for Year 11 students to use during the summer exam period.

If your child cycles to and from school, please can we ask you to discuss this with them to ensure they are aware of the new arrangements.

 

WICKED WEST END SINGING WORKSHOP
Wednesday 28 May

Berkshire Music Trust are offering students in Year 6 – Year 10 a chance to join West End performer and Vocal Coach, Jamie Read, for a singing workshop inspired by the smash-hit musical WICKED! Jamie will help them hit the high notes and belt out their favourite songs with confidence.

The workshop takes place at Reading Music Centre from 11am – 12:30pm and costs just £10.

Sign up here: https://bookwhen.com/berksmusictrust/e/ev-skqg-20250528110000

HISTORY/MUSIC BIKE SHED
Arrangements for cyclists during exam season

Students who travel to school by bike during the summer exam period should store their bikes in the bike shed in the Music/History courtyard. This bike shed will remain ‘unlocked’ during the school day. Therefore, students should bring their own bike lock for security.

This arrangement will be in place for the remainder of the exams period and whilst Year 11 students are on Study Leave, to allow them to arrive and leave around scheduled exams.

If your child cycles to and from school, please can we ask you to discuss this with them to ensure they are aware of the new arrangements.