HGS Weekly Newsletter | Summer Term, Week 6 | Date: 24 May 2024
|
|
|
|
|
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCE
We have an online absence reporting form for all absences (whole day or part of the day). If you are unable to use the form you will need to email absence@hgs.herts.sch.uk with the student's name and tutor group, reason for absence and expected return date (if known).
[Every day - Pasta / Jacket Potatoes & Toppings, Panini of the Day]
** MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE **
** GLUTEN-FREE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST **
Monday 3 June: SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA KORMA WITH NAAN BREAD (v), VEGETABLE LASAGNE (v), CHEESE & ONION PASTIES (v), APPLE FLAPJACK (free from wheat, eggs, milk)
Tuesday 4 June: BEEF CHILLI (gf), PASTA BAKE (v), CHEESE QUICHE (v), COFFEE SPONGE
Wednesday 5 June: CHICKEN BLACK BEAN NOODLES, BUTTERNUT SQUASH KATSU CURRY (v)(gf), CHEESEBURGERS, BANANA & CHOCOLATE CHIP SPONGE
Thursday 6 June: BACON & MUSHROOM CARBONARA, VEGETABLE & BEAN HOTPOT (v)(gf), PESTO TOMATO & CHEESE-TOPPED BAGEL (v), APPLE CRUMBLE (free from eggs, milk)
Friday 7 June: SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN (gf), MACARONI CHEESE (v), BATTERED FISH, CHOCOLATE ORANGE SPONGE
(V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free
|
|
SCHOOL NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
|
|
Good afternoon,
Not only is today the last day of the half-term but it's also the last official day in school for our Year 11s. This morning we celebrated their time with us, with pastries, squash, shirt-signing and photos. It was a welcome break in what has been a period of very hard work and now, the majority of students are over the halfway mark in terms of the exams they have to sit. As I have been saying in recent weeks, I continue to be impressed with the approach the Year 11s and Year 13s are taking with the exams this summer, and I couldn't be more proud of their attitude and efforts.
Away from exams, Year 10s have been enjoying a number of events, with Herts University's Festival of ideas, the Generation Stevenage careers event and our Sports Leaders braving the rain to lead another session. The students I have spoken with have been so positive about the experiences, it has been inspiring.
As we are about to enter the final half-term there is much to look forward to, including Founders' Day, Sports Day, the Gym and Dance Display, Enterprise activities, the Art and Tech show, Form Running, the year group trips and more - it's set to be another busy yet amazing end to the year.
Looking further ahead, there is something on the horizon that is a source of huge excitement... we have announced the HGS School Production for 2025... The Addams Family!!! I can't wait!
Thank you for your ongoing support of the school and all we do, and have a great week.
James Crowther, Headteacher
 
|
|
|
Lanterns for Vesak Day
Saheli in Y8 very kindly volunteered to run a lantern-making workshop for the Buddhist Vesak Day. Students loved learning about this major festival celebrating the life and legacy of the Buddha. Happy Vesak Day to all those who mark this day.
 
|
|
|
Belles on the ball
A big well done to footballer Kitty Howell (Y7), who played her part in Hitchin Belles' journey to winning the County Cup recently!
|
|
|
Golf Sixes
Our first game of golf! These students took part in our first ever Golf Sixes competition on Friday, and played very well on a par 3 course. Hopefully there will be more golf for us in our future.
|
|
|
|
|
Stress-busting tips for exams
Our friends at Phase Hitchin have put together this very useful set of tips for revising and managing exam stress. Do take a look for some great practical advice.
|
|
|
|
|
Calling gap year ex-students
Do you know a former HGS student who has taken a gap year, and who may be happy to talk to our Year 13s about their experience in September? We would love for someone to come and share some top tips in the Year 13 assembly on 9 September, 9am - 9.30am.
Anyone interested please email tina.stojko@hgs.herts.sch.uk
Please spread the word!
|
|
|
Pride of HGS - voting is still open!
Our Ellie Swanton Pride of HGS Award, named after our former Head Girl (2017) who it set up, is a means of recognising the amazing work that our Sixth Form students do both in and out of school.
Anyone can nominate a Sixth Form student, and there are three categories:
CHARITY: Someone who has been working to support a charity, such as fundraising or volunteering, either inside or outside school.
COMMUNITY: Someone who has given their time to support the local community or a local community group.
SELFLESSNESS: Someone who has given their time or efforts selflessly to help others. It could be supporting a particular individual, or generally being willing to give time and energy in any situation, either in or out of school.
All nominations via this form please: https://forms.gle/2eNdh9uyhP8ukFeC7
|
|
|
Episode 2 of our podcast is here! Continuing with the theme of Aspiration, it features Year 12 students talking about their hopes and dreams for the future.
|
|
|
|
Raffle for Ethan Burn
The family of ex-Priory school student Ethan Burn are raising the funds they need to care for Ethan, who has been paralysed following an accident while travelling.
The prizes include a signed Anthony Joshua glove, signed Ross Barkley football boots, and lots of gift cards from restaurants and shops.
The draw will take place on 1 June - if you are able to support them please visit: https://danceforburno.myshopify.com/ .
You can also visit Ethan's JustGiving page.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTICEBOARD - WELLBEING / SEND
|
|
|
|
|
|
A partnership of local agencies, DSPL publishes a weekly round-up of courses, workshops and events related to young people's wellbeing and additional needs in the North Herts area.
See all upcoming events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a free online ‘Managing Study Stress’ webinar for students who are aged 16+, which covers some of the key content delivered in our in-person workshop.
The webinar offers insights into the common triggers and symptoms of stress and provides guidance on cognitive and behavioural techniques which students can learn and use themselves to tackle these symptoms. These skills can be particularly helpful for students as they are preparing for their exams and/or completing coursework. The webinar will next run on the following dates:
Please note this webinar is open to the public and those attending will be anonymous.
More info and register
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
