Highfield Middle School

Doodle Maths Competition - Key Stage 2

Members of our school council had a meeting with Councillor Angie Scott today to discuss their plans to improve the quad and other outdoor areas at Highfield.

They pitched their ideas and Councillor Scott has agreed to provide financial support for the project.

Well done to our brilliant school councillors and big thanks to Councillor Scott for her support.

We look forward to showing you the finished project later this term!

Thinking about becoming a teacher?

Three Rivers Teaching School Hub is hosting a collaborative online information webinar with local ITT providers to help you take your first step into teaching.

This webinar will feature:
• Insights into teacher training opportunities across the North East.
• A chance to hear from and ask questions to multiple providers.

Whether you’re interested in Primary or Secondary teaching, this event will provide valuable information on how to start your teaching journey.

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For questions, email us at [email protected]

26,056,703 WORDS!

Last half term, Highfield students read 15,797,712 words on Accelerated Reader. That brings our total number of words since September to a massive 26,056,703 words!

Some of the teachers at Highfield Middle School have now joined in the fun as well and they have read an impressive 5,302,100 words!

As a reward, the top readers in each class have been invited by their tutors to come into school on Friday 10th January in non uniform if they wish (parents will be informed via MCAS if this applies to your child).

Well done Highfield readers - what a fantastic achievement!

Wow! Look at how many extra-curricular clubs and activities we have on offer this term! From Badminton and Astronomy to Creative Writing, Coding and Gardening - hopefully there is something for everyone to get involved with.
Please discuss with your child and encourage them to sign up and take part - either by trying something new or building on their current talents and interests.

Happy New Year to all of our pupils, families and staff! It's lovely to have everyone back in school today - despite the cold weather and snowy conditions. We have lots planned for the term ahead and hope that all pupils take part and get involved in with one or more of the clubs and activities on offer.

A final thank you to our Christmas elves who delivered this year’s Secret Santa gifts to the staff! 🎁🎅🏼🎄

Dear Parents and Carers

We have made it to the end of a long but fantastic term and we wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas from all of us here at Highfield.

Your children have had lots of fun in recent days, they have been brilliant and have so much to be proud of. I recommend that (if you don’t already) you follow our school page as it is the best platform to celebrate success and keep up with all of the great things that go on at Highfield. From Science experiments to artwork, school trips, job opportunities, sporting successes, ‘Highfielder shout-outs’ and much more – it’s all on there!

We have crammed so much into this term and our pupils are really benefitting from a rich and broad curriculum. We have had a fantastic day today, with a lovely Christmas buzz around the place. Pupils have been singing to festive classics in assembly and dancing to the latest sounds in our discos this afternoon. Recent highlights such as the Christmas carol services at St Mary Magdalene church, Christmas movie nights, ‘Make £5 Grow’ at The Spetchells Centre and ‘Highfield’s Got Talent’ have been enjoyed by all involved and very well supported by parents and wider families. Thank you to those who were able to join us, we really value working in partnership with our families as it leads to better outcomes for your children.

School reopens for pupils on Monday 6th January and we are already looking forward to working with our young people again in the new year. But first, time to enjoy the holiday! We sincerely wish each and every one of you, and all of our pupils, a healthy and happy Christmas. We have talked in school about how Christmas is a special time, to rest, reflect and show kindness to everyone, especially those we are closest to.

We hope your Christmas brings all of this and more.

Kind regards
Richard Oades
Headteacher

It’s disco time! 🪩 Thanks to the DJs - Mr C and Mr B - for the tunes 💃🏼🕺🏼

A massive thank you to this lovely bunch for serving up a fabulous Christmas dinner today.

The children were absolutely brilliant too! According to Year 5 it was "proper lush" - even the sprouts!

😀🍗👏

It was Key Stage 2’s Christmas carol services today. The readers were excellent and the singing was wonderful - well done Year 5 and 6!
Thank you to everyone who came along and hoined us at St Mary Magdalene’s.

KS3’s movie night was a great success on Tuesday. Snacks, pop, hotdogs and Home Alone on the big screen!