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Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Mental Health Awareness Week – Tips to get involved with your community

PE Club Timetable

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

This has been quite a week, only four days long, but a lot has been packed in.

On Tuesday, our students put their STEM skills to the test, competing in the IET Faraday Challenge Day against other local schools. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

At the same time we had some of our year 7 and 8 students being trained to be Digital Leaders in school. With the development and use of iPads going from strength to strength these students will be key in being our digital ambassadors and helping students and staff develop use even further. There are lots of top tips to share and they are raring to go!

Wednesday saw our Trust Art Exhibition, hosted upstairs in our new Sports Centre. This was a huge success and an opportunity for families to see some of the wonderful artwork displayed from not only Manor High, but also from our Trust Primaries, Brookside, Woodland Grange and Overdale Infants and Juniors. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and proud families from all ages, primary and secondary aged.

We have many other events occurring next week including our first school cricket match of the season- it is great when the cricket season starts and this is the first sign of summer approaching. A further sign is when we manage to open our school field this week, and we hope this can continue. Certainly this week we have been impressed by the responsible use of the space.

Yesterday our GCSE examinations got underway with Drama, and our first Business exam has taken place today, Friday. We have prepared students as best we can over their five years with us, and they are now ready to perform their best. Support at home is crucial to the success of this stage of their development. As a result of their exams, we do restrict access to parts of the school and we do re timetable some lessons to ensure that if they for example, have an English exam in the afternoon, they have an English lesson in the morning to prepare. This causes some changes to timetables in the lower school as a result and we are grateful for students’ patience and understanding as the same thing will happen for them one day! Next week we are back to a five day week and one that will see our first cohort exams with English Literature on Monday morning. We wish all Year 11s good luck with their examinations.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

School Uniform Changes 2025-26

As a school we pride ourselves in having a robust, functional, comfortable and smart school uniform that makes our students look and feel proud to be at Manor High School.

A full breakdown of our school uniform is here where any changes have been explained.

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 Site (PS16)

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

End of Year Art & Design Technology Exhibition

We had an outstanding turnout this week for the End of Year Art & Design Technology Exhibition!

It was an especially exciting evening to welcome the parents and families of selected students from Oak Trust Primary Schools, whose outstanding artwork had been chosen to be showcased as part of the exhibition.

Refreshments and canopies prepared by the talented Year 10 Food Technology students started off the evening while students and family were able to explore the new Sports Centre which we were fortunate enough to use for the first time to exhibit the students work.

After several awards were given to outstanding students in each class the doors were open to the exhibition which was full of diverse projects across various mediums and disciplines. It was inspiring to witness first-hand the remarkable results of these student’s hard work and dedication for the last 2 years.

The evening was also a wonderful opportunity for our Oak Trust young artists to celebrate their own art and be inspired by the work of older students, sparking new ideas and aspirations as they continue their own creative journeys.

Year 11 Prom

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Study Centre and Interventions

Please can you reinforce to students that if they are staying behind at school to use the study centre (either to work or to wait for a parent to collect them) they must not leave site first and then come back. We have had a number of students leave site at the end of the school day, head to the shop and then arrive back at school 15 minutes later saying they need to wait in the study centre. We cannot allow students to just come and go like this as it is not safe and also not fair to staff who are supporting in the study centre.

The same is the case for interventions. If a student has an intervention session after school they must leave session 3, stay on site and then head to their intervention. Some students have been leaving site at the end of the day, heading to the shops and then wanting to be let back onto site 15 minutes later. This is also not acceptable.

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

This workshop is being ran by the Violence Reduction Network and covers the following topics:

Understanding knife-related harm in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
The impact of knife-related harm on individuals, families, and communities.
The reasons why young people are vulnerable to knife-related harm.
Approaches to preventing knife-related harm.
How parents and carers can keep their children safe.
Help and support.

Please follow the link below.

NHS Mental Health Drop-ins

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Mental Health Awareness Week – Tips to get involved with your community

Parent Portal and App – Getting started and logging in – Arbor Help Centre

PE Club Timetable

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

We were delighted to welcome back our students after an Easter break. Typically, having had an Easter break of relatively unsettled weather, we returned to very warm weather. Students have coped well given the unseasonable climes. However, as the temperature returns to normal over the Bank Holiday weekend, we will expect full school uniform from Tuesday- without exception.

We managed to finally open our school field at lunchtime, much to the delight of students. We have seen responsible use of that space today. This is pleasing as our assemblies this week have focussed upon respecting each other as well as our surroundings. Students have listened and it was great to see students sat talking with friends, or playing sport on the lovely green spaces we have. We are extremely fortunate to have the fields we have and this really makes our PE department come into its own over the summer months. In addition to this, we have taken ownership of our Sports Hall and will begin to use it with some year groups after half term, once the ‘snagging list’ has been completed. Some professional photos have been taken this week and once I receive copies we will send some out to you.

Our year 11 examinations have started this week with the Language Speaking Exams, and next week sees the first written exams- Drama and Business get underway. Year 11s have been furnished with their exam timetables some time ago, and I hope that these are on fridges in kitchens across Oadby and the surrounding areas! If not, please contact exams@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk

I urge you to read a separate correspondence sent out to you earlier today that contains important information about the next academic year.

Wishing you a lovely Bank Holiday and we will see students back at school on Tuesday next week.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

YEAR 11 PROM 2025

Arbor Communications

In January we changed our main database for pupil and parent data. The new system is called ‘Arbor’.

From 28^th April 2025, we will be switching over our communications from School Gateway to Arbor. This will allow us as a school to communicate with you more efficiently

Between now and 28^th April 2025 please download the Arbor Parent App and register. It can be found in the app store or google play store. The logo you require is:

Please follow this link to help you get started –

If you experience any issues, please let us know via admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk If you have a child at another school and you currently use Arbor, Manor High School should appear automatically.

At the start of the next academic year we will also be moving from School Gateway to Arbor payments, which will allow you to use one app rather than 2 different apps. This will prevent you having to remember multiple log ins and passwords. During the summer term we will send out communications to support this transfer, but for now you should continue to use School Gateway to pay for services such as meals and trips.

College Applications & PS16

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all Year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Pathways at Post 16 (all years)

It is always good to plan ahead. As a result we have started talking to our Year 9 and 10 students about different options available to them in Post 16 education after Manor High School.

On Tuesday our Year 9 students had an additional assembly that was led by Gateway College. The assembly highlighted the different routes available to students in Post 16 education (including A Levels, BTECs and T Levels all available at Gateway). On Thursday our students in Year 10 heard from Leicester College about the pathways they offer (including Apprenticeships and T Levels)

It is important for all students to be aware of pathways available to them. We have attached a presentation from Gateway and the following links take you to various areas they showed:

A video of their facilities – https://www.youtube.com/@GatewayCollegeLeics

Their home page for open events – https://gateway.ac.uk/

Neurodiversity Newsletter – May 2025

For all students and parents/carers it is never too late to start looking at the different schools/colleges available and thinking about possible routes after Manor High School.

Here are some explanations of key terms that may help when looking at Post 16 course – it is never too early to start looking 😊
Level 3	The next stage of qualification after GCSEs. A levels are a Level 3 course. BTECs and T Levels run Level 3 courses too.
Level 2	GCSE passes (grades 4 and above) are Level 2 qualifications. At post 16 a Level 2 qualification holds the same weighting as a GCSE pass. These courses may be suitable for students who need to retake a GCSE (E.G. English or Maths) and they then open the doorway to Level 3 qualifications. There are BTECs run at Level 2 and some colleges also offer Foundation T Levels which are Level 2
Level 1	A qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE grade of 1-4. These qualifications are suitable for students who may need a more accessible course to help them move towards higher levels. There are a range of vocational subjects that are at Level 1.
T Levels	A vocational qualification that is linked directly to a career. They are 80% coursework and 20% work in experience in the career area. T Levels are a Level 3 course that are equivalent in weighting to 3 A Levels. Some colleges do offer Level 2 foundation T Levels that bridge the gap into the Level 3 courses.
BTEC	A vocational course that is linked to an employment sector or area. BTECs are split into units and these are completed as coursework. There is usually an examined unit too but the majority of a student’s grade comes from the coursework. BTECs do run from Level 1. Some BTECs are worth more in terms of weighting than others e.g. L3 EXTENDED/ADVANCED Diploma – 3 ‘A’ levels, L3 Diploma (National/Technical) = 2 ‘A’ levels, L3 Extended Certificate = 1 ‘A’ Level.
Apprenticeships	These are courses that involve a large placement for paid work within an employment sector. The student then also attends college in order to learn more about the sector and gain qualifications. Apprenticeships run from Level 2 all the way to Degree Level.
A Level	An academic course. These are set up in the same way as GCSEs but are clearly harder (being Level 3). They are assessed at the end of a two year course via an exam. Some A Levels do have smaller elements of coursework too such as PE, Music etc. They are offered for the same subject areas as GCSE subjects as well as some more additional subjects too.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

Safeguarding Update

Guide to Emojis

People of all ages use emojis in their digital communications. In addition to adding humour or emphasis to messages, for some communities and peer groups, these symbols can form a language of their own. This is particularly true of young people and teenagers, who sometimes use emojis as a code to disguise their true intentions from adults.

While hidden meanings behind emojis used by young people can be harmless, some may indicate risks including extremism, drugs, sexual interactions and bullying. This was recently brought to life on the Netflix limited series, Adolescence, which depicted the devastating consequences of harmful online interactions, and the warning signs (in the form of emojis) that are easily missed by adults.

To help schools and parents decode potentially harmful messages, we’ve compiled a list of emojis commonly used in dangerous contexts. This includes specific emojis used on the show, and others highlighted by the work of Olivia Brown, Associate Professor in Digital Futures at the University of Bath. Please see attached guide – Guide To Emojis

Understanding the Intimate Behaviour of Teens – Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Every child will develop in their own way. During their teenage years most children will go through puberty, start to have sexual feelings, form different types of relationships and look for sexual experiences. As a parent or a teacher charged with their education, it can feel uncomfortable to think about this and to know how to help for them. Teens get information and ideas about sex and relationships from the media, social media and friends. Needless to say, this is not a particularly conducive to a good knowledge transfer. Indeed, learning in this manner can expose them to unnecessary risks. The Lucy Faithfull Foundation has published an article on these issues over on their website, if you’re interested please follow the link below: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/advice/concerned-about-a-child-or-young-persons-sexual-behaviour/helping-parents-and-carers-understand-the-sexual-behaviour-of-teenagers/

Other Useful Information

Online Safety Newsletter May 2025

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Parent Portal and App – Getting started and logging in – Arbor Help Centre

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

This term has been long but very eventful. We have had several events occur in school and many parents’ evenings. Last night was our second tutor evening. This is the only event that we still do online. The reason for that is to have every single parent come into school to speak to their child’s tutor would be very busy indeed! We are however committed to the face to face parents’ evenings and have increased the number of interactions parents have with school over the last 12 months. We do feel it is important for you come into school and meet, face to face, with your child’s teachers. Relationships being built positively between home and school are crucial to the successes of children.

We have ended this long term with an eventful ‘Sports Kit’ day. This was requested by the students as they wanted to contribute to equipment for the new Sports Hall. The organising committee will have some conversations with Mr Cox our Head of PE about what we purchase with the money collected. It is wonderful to see our students demonstrate these leadership skills. I have said previously and make no apologies for repeating myself, but I am keen that we do focus on developing character as well as ensuring students get the best qualifications that they can.

With this is mind, I move to discuss Easter for our Year 11 students. A number of parents will have received email communication inviting their child to our Easter Revision Sessions. We are very fortunate that our staff happily donate their time during the Easter holidays to run revision sessions for key students. The timetable is below. If students have been asked to attend and do not do so will we will call home to ensure that they are safe.

I am aware that as the year progresses some items of uniform need to be replaced and that the Easter holidays are an opportunity to refresh various items of school uniform. The link to our school uniform policy is below, and I remind parents to please pay particular attention to this when purchasing key items such as shoes. As the weather warms (finally!) we do still expect students to wear their blazers, of course teachers will allow students to remove them in classrooms if it is too warm but they should be worn for school. Should there be a period of extreme heat towards the end of the year we will contact parents to let them know if this rule is relaxed for a period. Uniform – Manor High School – Oadby

I would like to end by reinforcing the importance of attendance in school. We have a target of 96% attendance for all students- it is so important that children are at school- if they are not here, they cannot learn. This point was clearly evidenced this morning during Year 11 assembly. I handed out Easter Eggs to the current top 10 achievers in year 11 to reward them for their efforts and there was a wonderful celebration and applause from students and staff. Each student collecting their reward had an attendance of more than 96%. The link between achievement and attendance is undeniable. Please support your child by ensuring they attend school so that they can be one of the top achievers.

We wish you a wonderful Easter break and look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday 28^th April 2025.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Manor High School Sports Hall

April 25th will mark the culmination of Manor High’s sporting facilities ambition with the completion of the new sports hall and four classrooms.

The Manor project has also been nominated for a National Site Award by the Considerate Constructors Scheme. These awards celebrate construction sites that go above and beyond in respecting the community, caring for the environment, and valuing the workforce

Below are some images of where we are now.

Easter Intervention Sessions

Staff remain fully committed to supporting Year 11 students. Targeted intervention sessions will be held during the first week of the Easter break. Please ensure that you have given permission for your child to attend the Easter Intervention Sessions they were invited to. Please do this by clicking on the link that was emailed to you for different subjects. Please find below a programme for week commencing Monday, 14th April 2025:

Session	Time	Monday 14.04.25	Tuesday 15.04.25	Wednesday 16.04.25	Thursday 17.04.25	Friday 18.04.25
1	09:00 – 10:40	English X Maths W	Geography History	Science	Food Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing	Bank Holiday
Break	10:40 – 11:00
2	11:00 – 12:40	Maths X English W	Computer Science Business Studies Drama	Science	Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing
Lunch	12:40 – 13:00
3	13:00 – 15:00	Media	Business Studies Music

Parents will have received invitation emails for students who would benefit from intervention sessions in different subjects. Please complete the linked proforma, giving permission for your child to attend. The session will be tailored to help your child with revision in preparation for their final exams.

Please note:

Uniform: Students will not need to be required to wear school uniform; however, they must wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for a school environment.
Ready to Learn: Students will be expected to bring in their school bag, with their knowledge organiser, equipment, and any additional resources specific to the subjects they study.
Refreshments: Students are welcome to bring a snack and a drink should they wish to as the school dining facilities will not be in operation.
Behaviour: Students will be expected to respect our school standards and routines, follow instructions, and stay focussed on task during all intervention sessions. Same behaviour expectations apply as any other school day, and this includes bringing and using a mobile phone.
Safeguarding: Students who are invited must attend and staff will need to contact home should they not attend. Please ensure students have a safe means of getting to school and returning home once finished.

Students are at an important stage in their studies, and these intervention sessions are aimed at helping them reach their full potential. As our staff dedicate their time to providing this additional support, it is only fair that invited students attend and actively participate to gain the most from these sessions.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mr Karavadra

IET Faraday Challenge

On the 7th March six Year 8 students were asked to represent the school at the annual IET Faraday Challenge at Thomas Estley Community College. This event provided an exciting opportunity for the Year 8 students to engage in a hands-on engineering challenge, developing their problem-solving, teamwork and creativity skills. Their brief was to produce a device that would support three different age categories for their specific needs. The teams then raced against the clock to solve a real-life engineering problem, putting their engineering and technology knowledge and skills to the test.

The event aims to encourage more young people to study and consider exciting and rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by using creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills. We are incredibly proud of these students and represented the school beautifully. The six students have now received an Industrial Cadets Challenger Award for their participation of this event.

Arbor Communications

In January we changed our main database for pupil and parent data. The new system is called ‘Arbor’.

From 28^th April 2025, we will be switching over our communications from School Gateway to Arbor. This will allow us as a school to communicate with you more efficiently

Between now and 28^th April 2025 please download the Arbor Parent App and register. It can be found in the app store or google play store. The logo you require is:

Please follow this link to help you get started –

If you experience any issues, please let us know via admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk If you have a child at another school and you currently use Arbor, Manor High School should appear automatically.

Macbeth – The Little Theatre

There is a production of Macbeth on at the Little Theatre over Easter. This is a great opportunity to experience this GCSE English text as it was intended – as a piece of theatre! The Little Theatre offer £5 tickets on the night to young people.

You can visit their website to book tickets in advance www.thelittletheatre.co.uk, or turn up and buy on the door.

College Applications & PS16

School and college offers meetings – important dates

Thursday 1st May – Beauchamp City Sixth Form will come into school to meet with any students who are holding offers with their school (same as Beauchamp College but the date is to be confirmed).

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all Year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College Applications

If you have applied to Leicester College through Post 16 they have emailed students (on ps16) to say they will be dealing with your application through their College Learner Hub. Please do not worry! They have said that they will email you information about how to log into the College Learner Hub and how to then manage your application etc. Please check your emails regularly (the emails you sent to them via your profile on PS16) to keep an eye out for their messages. If you have any concerns you must contact Leicester College and then also come and speak to Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Simply put this means that Leicester College will manage your application through their College Leaner Hub. Any other schools/colleges you applied to will still be managing your application through Post 16.

Pathways at Post 16 (all years)

It is always good to plan ahead. As a result we have started talking to our Year 9 and 10 students about different options available to them in Post 16 education after Manor High School.

It is important for all students to be aware of pathways available to them. We have attached a presentation from Gateway and the following links take you to various areas they showed:

A video of their facilities – https://www.youtube.com/@GatewayCollegeLeics

Their home page for open events – https://gateway.ac.uk/

Trust External Newsletter Spring 2025

For all students and parents/carers it is never too late to start looking at the different schools/colleges available and thinking about possible routes after Manor High School.

Here are some explanations of key terms that may help when looking at Post 16 course – it is never too early to start looking 😊
Level 3	The next stage of qualification after GCSEs. A levels are a Level 3 course. BTECs and T Levels run Level 3 courses too.
Level 2	GCSE passes (grades 4 and above) are Level 2 qualifications. At post 16 a Level 2 qualification holds the same weighting as a GCSE pass. These courses may be suitable for students who need to retake a GCSE (E.G. English or Maths) and they then open the doorway to Level 3 qualifications. There are BTECs run at Level 2 and some colleges also offer Foundation T Levels which are Level 2
Level 1	A qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE grade of 1-4. These qualifications are suitable for students who may need a more accessible course to help them move towards higher levels. There are a range of vocational subjects that are at Level 1.
T Levels	A vocational qualification that is linked directly to a career. They are 80% coursework and 20% work in experience in the career area. T Levels are a Level 3 course that are equivalent in weighting to 3 A Levels. Some colleges do offer Level 2 foundation T Levels that bridge the gap into the Level 3 courses.
BTEC	A vocational course that is linked to an employment sector or area. BTECs are split into units and these are completed as coursework. There is usually an examined unit too but the majority of a student’s grade comes from the coursework. BTECs do run from Level 1. Some BTECs are worth more in terms of weighting than others e.g. L3 EXTENDED/ADVANCED Diploma – 3 ‘A’ levels, L3 Diploma (National/Technical) = 2 ‘A’ levels, L3 Extended Certificate = 1 ‘A’ Level.
Apprenticeships	These are courses that involve a large placement for paid work within an employment sector. The student then also attends college in order to learn more about the sector and gain qualifications. Apprenticeships run from Level 2 all the way to Degree Level.
A Level	An academic course. These are set up in the same way as GCSEs but are clearly harder (being Level 3). They are assessed at the end of a two year course via an exam. Some A Levels do have smaller elements of coursework too such as PE, Music etc. They are offered for the same subject areas as GCSE subjects as well as some more additional subjects too.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

LCFC Women’s Football Tickets

It is with great pleasure that we are able to tell you about this exciting offer.

LCFC are giving away 100 free tickets per school for the upcoming match between LCFC Women v Manchester City Women on Sunday 27th April at the King Power Stadium (3pm KO).

Manor High School has been allocated a unique code: SCHOOL-MCFCW134, which allows 50 different people to access two free tickets per transaction. Anyone within your group wishing to purchase additional tickets can do so by adding these to their transaction at a cost of £10 for adults and £4 for under 18s.

All information can be found on the link below:

LCFC Women’s Tickets

Safeguarding Update

Guide to Emojis

Understanding the Intimate Behaviour of Teens – Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Parent Portal and App – Getting started and logging in – Arbor Help Centre

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

We have much to be proud of this week. In particular the inspiration and leadership skills demonstrated by our students.

On Tuesday we welcomed next years’ year 7 parents to school. We left the talking to the students who were proud to talk to parents about their experiences at school. We had lots of year 7 students who were keen to talk to parents- no easy task to converse with adults they didn’t know!

Then we helped out with planting trees to surround our new sports hall, which is nearing completion. I hope to share some images of this as we near completion over the coming weeks. The students were really excited and keen to help plant trees which will be there for generations to see.

Finally, our core values were evident last night as our Manor’s Got Talent event took place. The entire evening was organised by our Year 11 students who have been truly inspirational in their approach to getting acts together, auditioning and making sure they were of the standard expected. All pretty much done single-handedly.

Of course credit goes to the students performing, they were incredible and displayed true resilience to get up and perform for their peers and their families. There was representation from a range of year groups, not just year 11 students. There is real talent amongst the student body.

Our students are working hard at the moment and really demonstrating our vision of ‘excellent people, excellent results’. We are rightly proud of the character our students show and hope you as parents are too. As we said in our email last week, we are stronger working together to ensure our students can be the best versions of themselves.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Manors Got Talent

A huge congratulations to all the incredible performers who took part in Manors Got Talent.

Special recognition goes to the Year 11 organising committee, whose dedication and planning made the entire event such a success.

We are delighted to announce this year’s winners:

🥇 1st Place: Ikjot
🥈 2nd Place: Storme
🥉 3rd Place: The Band With No Name – featuring Rowan, Ezra, Freddie, and Robert

Well done to each of you for your outstanding performances. And a big thank you to everyone who took part—you all made this an unforgettable evening.

Year 11 Art & Design

Our Year 11 Art & Design students have been demonstrating exceptional dedication and creativity this term as they prepare for their final exam piece. Their commitment has extended well beyond the classroom, with many attending additional lunchtime sessions and even a Saturday morning workshop to refine and perfect their work.

These extra efforts have been focused on making final improvements and honing their designs in preparation for the practical exam, which will take place during the first week back after the Easter holidays. Over the course of a demanding 10-hour exam, students will bring their artistic visions to life in a final masterpiece that reflects months of hard work.

We are extremely proud of their commitment and resilience in this fast-paced, high-pressure but extremely rewarding project.

Arbor Communications

In January we changed our main database for pupil and parent data. The new system is called ‘Arbor’.

From 28^th April 2025, we will be switching over our communications from School Gateway to Arbor. This will allow us as a school to communicate with you more efficiently

Between now and 28^th April 2025 please download the Arbor Parent App and register. It can be found in the app store or google play store. The logo you require is:

Please follow this link to help you get started –

If you experience any issues, please let us know via admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk If you have a child at another school and you currently use Arbor, Manor High School should appear automatically.

College Applications & PS16

School and college offers meetings – important dates

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all Year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College Applications

Pathways at Post 16 (all years)

It is always good to plan ahead. As a result we have started talking to our Year 9 and 10 students about different options available to them in Post 16 education after Manor High School.

It is important for all students to be aware of pathways available to them. We have attached a presentation from Gateway and the following links take you to various areas they showed:

A video of their facilities – https://www.youtube.com/@GatewayCollegeLeics

Their home page for open events – https://gateway.ac.uk/

For all students and parents/carers it is never too late to start looking at the different schools/colleges available and thinking about possible routes after Manor High School.

Here are some explanations of key terms that may help when looking at Post 16 course – it is never too early to start looking 😊
Level 3	The next stage of qualification after GCSEs. A levels are a Level 3 course. BTECs and T Levels run Level 3 courses too.
Level 2	GCSE passes (grades 4 and above) are Level 2 qualifications. At post 16 a Level 2 qualification holds the same weighting as a GCSE pass. These courses may be suitable for students who need to retake a GCSE (E.G. English or Maths) and they then open the doorway to Level 3 qualifications. There are BTECs run at Level 2 and some colleges also offer Foundation T Levels which are Level 2
Level 1	A qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE grade of 1-4. These qualifications are suitable for students who may need a more accessible course to help them move towards higher levels. There are a range of vocational subjects that are at Level 1.
T Levels	A vocational qualification that is linked directly to a career. They are 80% coursework and 20% work in experience in the career area. T Levels are a Level 3 course that are equivalent in weighting to 3 A Levels. Some colleges do offer Level 2 foundation T Levels that bridge the gap into the Level 3 courses.
BTEC	A vocational course that is linked to an employment sector or area. BTECs are split into units and these are completed as coursework. There is usually an examined unit too but the majority of a student’s grade comes from the coursework. BTECs do run from Level 1. Some BTECs are worth more in terms of weighting than others e.g. L3 EXTENDED/ADVANCED Diploma – 3 ‘A’ levels, L3 Diploma (National/Technical) = 2 ‘A’ levels, L3 Extended Certificate = 1 ‘A’ Level.
Apprenticeships	These are courses that involve a large placement for paid work within an employment sector. The student then also attends college in order to learn more about the sector and gain qualifications. Apprenticeships run from Level 2 all the way to Degree Level.
A Level	An academic course. These are set up in the same way as GCSEs but are clearly harder (being Level 3). They are assessed at the end of a two year course via an exam. Some A Levels do have smaller elements of coursework too such as PE, Music etc. They are offered for the same subject areas as GCSE subjects as well as some more additional subjects too.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

Sport Shirt Day

In an exciting initiative to raise funds for brand new equipment for the school’s state-of-the-art sports hall, students are invited to join in on a fun and spirited fundraising event on Friday, 11th April. The campaign encourages every student to wear a sports top representing their favourite team, club, or sporting outfit.

Dress Code Details

Participants are encouraged to showcase their sporting allegiance by donning any sports top that reflects their support for a team or sporting club. However, a reminder has been issued that hoodies are not permitted as part of the day’s attire. For those students who choose not to participate in the theme, it is required that they wear their full school uniform on this day.

Donation Information

A modest donation of £1 is being requested from each participant to contribute towards the necessary sports hall equipment. All contributions will be collected via SchoolGateway, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all involved. Please make you payment no later than Thursday 10th April, there will be no option to make the payment on the day.

On the day during breaktime, make sure to stop by the samosa and bake sales for a tasty snack while supporting a great cause. Then, at lunchtime, cheer on your classmates or join in the action during the football and basketball competitions against the teachers. Think you’ve got what it takes to take down the staff? Bring some change to participate!

Safeguarding Update

Guide to Emojis

Understanding the Intimate Behaviour of Teens – Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

Firstly I would like to wish all families that are celebrating a very happy Eid and we hope that you enjoy your celebrations.

In school we have focussed this week upon Careers Week, there have been several opportunities for students to engage in enriching careers assemblies in addition to our usual assembly offer.

We have focussed a lot of our time this week looking at Respect and reminding students what our expectations are.

Many of you will be aware of the Netflix Series ‘Adolescence’. I would strongly suggest you watch it. It depicts the stark realism of the situation in society today and the challenges teenagers face. It is significant time since most of us were teenagers and it is important that we are all aware of the risks our teenagers face.

The series highlights various issues. Knife Crime is highlighted and the disturbing rise in incidents amongst young people. Bullying is addressed and the severe impact this has upon mental health. In addition the series highlights how online platforms can influence young minds leading to dangerous ideologies and online radicalisation alongside misogyny.

We all have a responsibility in working with young people and whether we like what we see or not, we all have a responsibility to address this.

In school we do the following-

We provide a bespoke and responsive PHSE programme to address safety and well-being explicitly. We also ‘stop the clock’ and amend our curriculum content in response to prevalent local and national issues.
Assemblies follow themes around school and British Values. Respect is core to this and we regularly remind students what we expect in school from them, and what happens when they fall short of that expectation.
We have a clear behaviour and anti bullying policy in place and reward students for their excellence and level of respect they show and sanction those that fall below our expected standards. We expect parental support with this, not parental challenge. This sends the wrong messages to our young people.
We provide clear channels for reporting any issues that arise and we work very closely with external agencies such as the Police and Social Services.

You as parents can keep yourselves safe by-

Monitoring your child’s social media use online to manage the risk of online radicalisation, or cyberbullying. You can ensure your child gets enough sleep and exercise and does not spend too much time, alone in their bedrooms with no monitoring from the adults in the family.
You must also be alert to any changes in behaviours, language used, secrecy or extremist language.
You should also have honest conversations about the dangers and legal consequences about the use of or carrying weapons.
Be aware of our behaviour policy and what the expectations of school actually are.

What is most important is that we work together. As a school we are proud of our partnerships between parents and school. It is the cornerstone of a successful school. Even when things are challenging, working together is the best thing we can do to support children. This includes supporting teachers in applying the behaviour policy when students make mistakes and being mindful of not inadvertently undermining colleagues and therefore the school when there are areas of difficulty.

Working together we can address the issues and support children with the challenges they face today.

For more information about the Netflix Series, please see here Raising Boys: What ‘Adolescence’ (Netflix) Reveals – Happy Families

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

French Play

This week, 150 Year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity to watch Prendre Sa Revanche by Onatti Productions. The play was performed by French native speakers and aimed at students of 13-16 years learning French as a foreign language. There was lots of audience participation and four Year 10 students in particular absolutely stole the show, performing live and spontaneously for their peers and showing great character and resilience! In June, Onatti Productions will visit again, this time to perform a Spanish play for our Y9 and 10 Spanish students – we can’t wait!

Tabla Drumming Demonstration

Last Thursday the Performing Arts department hosted a Tabla drumming demonstration and workshop delivered by Bill Waiwala, one of the finest Tabla exponents in the UK. Bill works for Leicestershire Music Service and has over 15 years teaching experience. He is a very talented and inspiring performer and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing him play. Bill would like to start offering small group Tabla lessons here at Manor High. Please let us know if this is something your child would be interested in.

Supporting Your Child’s Final GCSE Mathematics Preparation: Virtual Workshop for Parents of Students in Year 11

As the GCSE Mathematics exams draw closer, we know many of our students and their families are feeling the pressure of the final preparations. To help ensure that your child has the best possible support during this critical time, we are pleased to invite parents and guardians to a Virtual Workshop focused on how you can assist your child in their revision and exam preparations.

Workshop Overview: The workshop will provide practical advice and strategies for supporting your child through these final weeks of GCSE Mathematics preparation. Topics will include:

Effective Revision and Examination Techniques
Revision Resources
Time Management Tips

Workshop Details:

Date: Tuesday 8^th April
Time: 4.30pm

A link to access the workshop will be emailed to all parents of students in year 11 closer to the time.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Maths department and gain valuable insights into how you can best support your child during this challenging but important period.

We hope you can join us for this session and look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child is as best prepared and confident as possible heading into their GCSE Mathematics exams.

Year 11 Easter 2025 Intervention Sessions

Staff remain fully committed to supporting Year 11 students. Targeted intervention sessions will be held during the first week of the Easter break. Please find below a programme for week commencing Monday, 14th April 2025:

Session	Time	Monday 14.04.25	Tuesday 15.04.25	Wednesday 16.04.25	Thursday 17.04.25	Friday 18.04.25
1	09:00 – 10:40	English X Maths W	Geography History	Science	Food Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing	Bank Holiday
Break	10:40 – 11:00
2	11:00 – 12:40	Maths X English W	Computer Science Business Studies Drama	Science	Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing
Lunch	12:40 – 13:00
3	13:00 – 15:00	Media	Business Studies Music

Please note:

Uniform: Students will not need to be required to wear school uniform; however, they must wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for a school environment.
Ready to Learn: Students will be expected to bring in their school bag, with their knowledge organiser, equipment, and any additional resources specific to the subjects they study.
Refreshments: Students are welcome to bring a snack and a drink should they wish to as the school dining facilities will not be in operation.
Behaviour: Students will be expected to respect our school standards and routines, follow instructions, and stay focussed on task during all intervention sessions. Same behaviour expectations apply as any other school day, and this includes bringing and using a mobile phone.
Safeguarding: Students who are invited must attend and staff will need to contact home should they not attend. Please ensure students have a safe means of getting to school and returning home once finished.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mr Karavadra

College Applications & PS16

School and college offers meetings – important dates

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College Applications

Pathways at Post 16 (all years)

It is always good to plan ahead. As a result we have started talking to our Year 9 and 10 students about different options available to them in Post 16 education after Manor High School.

It is important for all students to be aware of pathways available to them. We have attached a presentation from Gateway and the following links take you to various areas they showed:

A video of their facilities – https://www.youtube.com/@GatewayCollegeLeics

Their home page for open events – https://gateway.ac.uk/

For all students and parents/carers it is never too late to start looking at the different schools/colleges available and thinking about possible routes after Manor High School.

Here are some explanations of key terms that may help when looking at Post 16 course – it is never too early to start looking 😊
Level 3	The next stage of qualification after GCSEs. A levels are a Level 3 course. BTECs and T Levels run Level 3 courses too.
Level 2	GCSE passes (grades 4 and above) are Level 2 qualifications. At post 16 a Level 2 qualification holds the same weighting as a GCSE pass. These courses may be suitable for students who need to retake a GCSE (E.G. English or Maths) and they then open the doorway to Level 3 qualifications. There are BTECs run at Level 2 and some colleges also offer Foundation T Levels which are Level 2
Level 1	A qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE grade of 1-4. These qualifications are suitable for students who may need a more accessible course to help them move towards higher levels. There are a range of vocational subjects that are at Level 1.
T Levels	A vocational qualification that is linked directly to a career. They are 80% coursework and 20% work in experience in the career area. T Levels are a Level 3 course that are equivalent in weighting to 3 A Levels. Some colleges do offer Level 2 foundation T Levels that bridge the gap into the Level 3 courses.
BTEC	A vocational course that is linked to an employment sector or area. BTECs are split into units and these are completed as coursework. There is usually an examined unit too but the majority of a student’s grade comes from the coursework. BTECs do run from Level 1. Some BTECs are worth more in terms of weighting than others e.g. L3 EXTENDED/ADVANCED Diploma – 3 ‘A’ levels, L3 Diploma (National/Technical) = 2 ‘A’ levels, L3 Extended Certificate = 1 ‘A’ Level.
Apprenticeships	These are courses that involve a large placement for paid work within an employment sector. The student then also attends college in order to learn more about the sector and gain qualifications. Apprenticeships run from Level 2 all the way to Degree Level.
A Level	An academic course. These are set up in the same way as GCSEs but are clearly harder (being Level 3). They are assessed at the end of a two year course via an exam. Some A Levels do have smaller elements of coursework too such as PE, Music etc. They are offered for the same subject areas as GCSE subjects as well as some more additional subjects too.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Expectations for Students

Our after school expectations are that all students should leave the site unless they:

are waiting to be picked up (these students should wait in the study centre only and must not be wandering around the site etc)
attending an intervention session (students must head straight to their intervention session, not leaving site briefly and then returning)
attending a detention (students must head straight to detention)
attending an extra-curricular club (students must head straight to their club)
students should not be waiting around for friends to be let out of class, or for friends to come out of detention etc
Lastly, we cannot have students staying after school to play recreational sport on the ball courts as this is not supervised.

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

Please read the attached Online Safety Newsletter

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Tips For A Healthier Screen Time

PE Timetable

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

During this week we have seen a turn in the weather, with lighter mornings which always brings a spring to the step. Spring appears to be upon us at long last. We all feel a little more invigorated as the dark nights start to leave us.

Here at Manor High, as we have said many times, we are committed to developing excellent people. Leadership and character development are key to this. Whether this is displayed through sporting participation, performing arts, or being involved in projects or competitions, it doesn’t matter as long as there is participation.

This week has seen a week of character development. Our well-being ambassadors spent the day at South Wigston High School at the wellbeing conference this week and they are very keen to develop their ideas further in school.

Our Maths Department had a busy week too, attending the Maths Feast at City of Leicester College on Wednesday and the Maths team Challenge at Leicester Grammar School on Tuesday.

On Thursday we topped that all off with a Tabla session in school for some of our students- they were thrilled and inspired by the skills shown and this is something we will be exploring further as part of our music offer.

Finally from me, our iPads are really enhancing students’ classroom experience but I must ask for something please. You must ensure that your child does not remove their iPad from it’s case and that the device is treated with care, in the same way students treat their mobile telephones. They should store them safely in their bags and not with liquids, or other equipment that could cause damage. iPads are crucial to the learning experience at Manor High, and we have worked hard to keep the cost of these to an absolute minimum therefore if there is damage beyond what is reasonable wear and tear you will more than likely receive a telephone call from our pastoral team to discuss replacement costs. To the vast majority of students, this does not apply as they are looking after their school equipment very well and reaping the benefits of using this technology in classrooms.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Maths Competition

This week, a group of four Year 8 and 9 students participated in the UKMT Team Maths Challenge at Leicester Grammar School. Ruhama, Joel, Jude, and Elyas demonstrated exceptional cooperation, resilience, hard work, dedication, and a passion for mathematics that truly shone throughout the competition. Each team member proved they could remain composed under strict time pressures, fully aware that every point mattered in this closely contested event.

The first challenge required the whole team to work together to complete 20 multifaceted questions within 45 minutes. The next challenge, called the Cross Number, divided the team into pairs, with one pair solving across clues and the other solving down clues. The catch was that some answers depended on the other pair solving their clue correctly! Teamwork and clarity were essential, as the rules prohibited pairs from communicating directly— they could only exchange information through the teacher.

The third challenge followed a similar format: the team was split into pairs again, and each pair’s solution provided a crucial value for the next pair’s question. The final challenge was a shuttle relay, where teams were spread across the room and had to solve mathematical problems before submitting their answers to a judge (teacher). A correct answer earned them two points and a new question for the opposite pair, while an incorrect answer gave them one more attempt—failing that, they received zero points.

The UKMT Team Maths Challenge is no easy feat, yet our students showcased outstanding problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. Whether tackling complex puzzles, solving tricky problems, or thinking outside the box, each student represented our school with pride and enthusiasm.

A huge round of applause for the effort and commitment shown by the Manor High KS3 students in preparing for this prestigious competition! Their spirit of collaboration, unwavering support for one another, and perseverance in tackling challenging problems with confidence and determination were truly commendable.

This experience has not only enhanced their mathematical skills but also fostered their personal growth as individuals and as a team. We are incredibly proud of Ruhama, Joel, Jude, and Elyas, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel in future challenges.

National Careers Week

Just a reminder that we are actually running our school Careers Week events this year in the week commencing 24^th March. We will be focussing our activities around Labour Market Information (LMI) and looking at the World of Work here in Leicester and Leicestershire. In preparation for this could parents/carers have a look at the World of Work Booklet 2024/25 which has been provided by the Leicester & Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership. This booklet looks at the range of different career opportunities we have available and helps young people and their parents/carers to really look into potential; careers including pathways into those careers and so much more information. The 2024/25 booklet can be found here via this link: LLEP WORLD OF WORK LEICESTERSHIRE

During our Careers Week (24^th March) we will work with students to look at this resource and to understand the opportunities available to them as well as to encourage them to start thinking about potential career routes (or even consider alternative career routes if they already have some ideas in mind). We will also be asking our students to interact with parents/carers to have discussions about this. So please do start looking at this as soon as you have the opportunity as it will be useful for students in preparation for our careers week.

Please note that this extra link also takes you to a World of Work web page that then has different sub links for various sectors if needed: World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire – LLBSP

Arbor Communications

In January we changed our main database for pupil and parent data. The new system is called ‘Arbor’.

From 28^th April 2025, we will be switching over our communications from School Gateway to Arbor. This will allow us as a school to communicate with you more efficiently

Between now and 28^th April 2025 please download the Arbor Parent App and register. It can be found in the app store or google play store. The logo you require is:

Please follow this link to help you get started –

Parent Portal and App – Getting started and logging in – Arbor Help Centre

If you experience any issues, please let us know via admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk If you have a child at another school and you currently use Arbor, Manor High School should appear automatically.

College Applications & PS16

School and college offers meetings – important dates

Thursday 27^th March – Change of day! Beauchamp College will be in school and will be meeting with all of our Year 11 students who have accepted offers at Beauchamp College. Once we have the times for students we will share this with them. No consent from parents is needed here as the meetings will take place on our school site and during our school day.

TBC – Beauchamp City Sixth Form will come into school to meet with any students who are holding offers with their school (same as Beauchamp College but the date is to be confirmed).

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College Applications

Pathways at Post 16 (all years)

It is always good to plan ahead. As a result we have started talking to our Year 9 and 10 students about different options available to them in Post 16 education after Manor High School.

It is important for all students to be aware of pathways available to them. We have attached a presentation from Gateway and the following links take you to various areas they showed:

A video of their facilities – https://www.youtube.com/@GatewayCollegeLeics

Their home page for open events – https://gateway.ac.uk/

For all students and parents/carers it is never too late to start looking at the different schools/colleges available and thinking about possible routes after Manor High School.

Here are some explanations of key terms that may help when looking at Post 16 course – it is never too early to start looking 😊
Level 3	The next stage of qualification after GCSEs. A levels are a Level 3 course. BTECs and T Levels run Level 3 courses too.
Level 2	GCSE passes (grades 4 and above) are Level 2 qualifications. At post 16 a Level 2 qualification holds the same weighting as a GCSE pass. These courses may be suitable for students who need to retake a GCSE (E.G. English or Maths) and they then open the doorway to Level 3 qualifications. There are BTECs run at Level 2 and some colleges also offer Foundation T Levels which are Level 2
Level 1	A qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE grade of 1-4. These qualifications are suitable for students who may need a more accessible course to help them move towards higher levels. There are a range of vocational subjects that are at Level 1.
T Levels	A vocational qualification that is linked directly to a career. They are 80% coursework and 20% work in experience in the career area. T Levels are a Level 3 course that are equivalent in weighting to 3 A Levels. Some colleges do offer Level 2 foundation T Levels that bridge the gap into the Level 3 courses.
BTEC	A vocational course that is linked to an employment sector or area. BTECs are split into units and these are completed as coursework. There is usually an examined unit too but the majority of a student’s grade comes from the coursework. BTECs do run from Level 1. Some BTECs are worth more in terms of weighting than others e.g. L3 EXTENDED/ADVANCED Diploma – 3 ‘A’ levels, L3 Diploma (National/Technical) = 2 ‘A’ levels, L3 Extended Certificate = 1 ‘A’ Level.
Apprenticeships	These are courses that involve a large placement for paid work within an employment sector. The student then also attends college in order to learn more about the sector and gain qualifications. Apprenticeships run from Level 2 all the way to Degree Level.
A Level	An academic course. These are set up in the same way as GCSEs but are clearly harder (being Level 3). They are assessed at the end of a two year course via an exam. Some A Levels do have smaller elements of coursework too such as PE, Music etc. They are offered for the same subject areas as GCSE subjects as well as some more additional subjects too.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Expectations for Students

Our after school expectations are that all students should leave the site unless they:

are waiting to be picked up (these students should wait in the study centre only and must not be wandering around the site etc)
attending an intervention session (students must head straight to their intervention session, not leaving site briefly and then returning)
attending a detention (students must head straight to detention)
attending an extra-curricular club (students must head straight to their club)
students should not be waiting around for friends to be let out of class, or for friends to come out of detention etc
Lastly, we cannot have students staying after school to play recreational sport on the ball courts as this is not supervised.

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

Please read the attached Online Safety Newsletter

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

PE Timetable week commencing 24th March

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

Assemblies this week has focussed upon students being the best version of themselves. We have spoken about the importance of having dreams and aspirations but alongside this having the belief in oneself to aim high. We talked about mindsets and being positive as well as about what good friends look like. We discussed the following information below and asked students to think about whether they are good friends to others and also whether they have good friends. We also featured upon trying to surround oneself with positive influences and not get caught up in negativity. This I feel is important to all of us in life- to be positive and focus on being the best person that we can be.

Talking about aiming high, Mr Croucher took a group of Year 11 students to Oxford University this week which was a huge success for our students. We hope this encourages our students to focus upon the final few weeks of their time with us and to try to achieve the very best that they can.

National Science Week also concluded this week with a online talk by Prof. Anne Lingford-Hughes on the science of addiction for our Year 7-9s- this was a very informative session.

Staff also attempted to fast on Thursday to empathise with our students who are observing Ramadan. Whilst many succeeded, sadly I have to report that I failed spectacularly-much to the disappointment not only to myself, but also to some of the students! I have huge respect for those students that show true commitment and dedication to their beliefs. It is an incredible achievement and I wish you all well.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Oxford University Trip

It was great to be able to take some of our Year 11 students to Oxford University on Wednesday. Students had a talk about the University, met current Year 1 students, had a chance to tour St Edmund’s Hall College, were able to ask questions and our students also had a session with the Materials faculty focussing on Solar Cells. We look forward to working with Oxford more in the future including inviting them back in to talk to our students as well as getting out to visit them next academic year. We have attached some pictures from the day.

National Careers Week

Please note that this extra link also takes you to a World of Work web page that then has different sub links for various sectors if needed: World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire – LLBSP

Arbor Communications

In January we changed our main database for pupil and parent data. The new system is called ‘Arbor’.

From 28^th April 2025, we will be switching over our communications from School Gateway to Arbor. This will allow us as a school to communicate with you more efficiently

Between now and 28^th April 2025 please download the Arbor Parent App and register. It can be found in the app store or google play store. The logo you require is:

Please follow this link to help you get started –

Parent Portal and App – Getting started and logging in – Arbor Help Centre

If you experience any issues, please let us know via admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk If you have a child at another school and you currently use Arbor, Manor High School should appear automatically.

College Applications & PS16

School and college offers meetings – important dates

Tuesday 18^th March – WQE have invited any of our Year 11 students who have accepted offers with them to attend an offers holding event at their school. The event starts at 1:20pm so our students will need to leave at the start of lunchtime. We will not allow a student to leave site unless we have prior parental/carer consent. Please do this in the same way you would let us know about a medical appointment etc i.e. via the admin email / phoning in to the school line. This will allow school staff to keep a log of consent and we can then dismiss students safely.

Tuesday 25^th March – Beauchamp College will be in school and will be meeting with all of our Year 11 students who have accepted offers at Beauchamp College. Once we have the times for students we will share this with them. No consent from parents is needed here as the meetings will take place on our school site and during our school day.

TBC – Beauchamp City Sixth Form will come into school to meet with any students who are holding offers with their school (same as Beauchamp College but the date is to be confirmed).

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College applications

If you have applied to Leicester College through Post16 they have emailed students (on ps16) to say they will be dealing with your application through their College Learner Hub. Please do not worry! They have said that they will email you information about how to log into the College Learner Hub and how to then manage your application etc. Please check your emails regularly (the emails you sent to them via your profile on PS16) to keep an eye out for their messages. If you have any concerns you must contact Leicester College and then also come and speak to Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Expectations for Students

Our after school expectations are that all students should leave the site unless they:

are waiting to be picked up (these students should wait in the study centre only and must not be wandering around the site etc)
attending an intervention session (students must head straight to their intervention session, not leaving site briefly and then returning)
attending a detention (students must head straight to detention)
attending an extra-curricular club (students must head straight to their club)
students should not be waiting around for friends to be let out of class, or for friends to come out of detention etc
Lastly, we cannot have students staying after school to play recreational sport on the ball courts as this is not supervised.

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

Please read the attached Online Safety Newsletter

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Club Timetable Week Beginning 17th March

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

As we approached the latter part of this week it was great to have World Book Day upon us. Many of our classroom doors have been decorated to celebrate particular books and it was great to see the effort made by staff and students alike with this. Reading is so important for many different reasons.

Academic Success– Children who are strong readers tend to do better academically across all subjects. Reading provides them with the foundation for understanding new concepts and acquiring knowledge.

Focus and Concentration– Reading requires focus, which helps children develop their ability to pay attention for extended periods. This skill is beneficial not only in school but in other areas of life as well.

Emotional and Social Development– Many books teach important lessons about emotions, relationships, and how to handle various social situations. This can help children develop empathy and better understand the world around them.

The quote ”reading is to the mind what exercise is the body” presses home exactly how important a contribution reading makes in developing young minds.

I wanted to thank you for your support this week; whilst it has been a challenge, it is always incredible to see the power of community. It would make sense for me to remind people at this point about our safeguarding procedures at Manor High.

We regularly audit our processes and procedures, and the last external and independent audit that took place earlier this academic year stated-

“Pupils were observed during both break and lunchtime. There was a calm atmosphere in all areas. All pupils felt safe in all areas of school and said that is was a good place to be.”

However, we never rest upon our laurels and we know that in an ever changing world we need to be agile and responsive to the needs of our learners. We focus our assemblies upon current issues that are impacting the age group of our learners right now. For example in recent weeks we have covered issues related to internet safety, knife crime and vaping. These are all current issues impacting young people nationally. We have rewritten our PHSE curriculum this year to make it more relevant to the cohort- we cover many issues such as county lines and honour based violence- again all difficult issues relevant to our cohort. There are various workshops across each term that address current needs. We engage with the Violence Reduction Network and every year schedule workshops that are delivered by the Police- these are due to take place this term and were planned many months ago as part of our PHSE curriculum.

You may or may not be aware that we also carry out random searches in school, often using handheld security metal detectors. Anyone who is found with a prohibited item is sanctioned accordingly. We, like most other schools, will take firm action in relation to any student found with prohibited items, both on and off the school premises and the police will be informed. Those sanctions can include the loss of a child’s school place, by way of a permanent exclusion or an offsite direction. This has been discussed with our students in assemblies recently.

However, the best way to engage students is not to threaten with sanctions, it is to educate and support. We remind students regularly to speak with their trusted adult in school should they have anything worrying them, or concerning them. We encourage all students to report any incidents they know about to our in-house email address of safe@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk should they not wish to speak face to face about something worrying them. This email address is monitored by our Designated Safeguarding Leads. They can also speak to any of our trained staff. Whilst the school must have a Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs Newbery) we also have Mrs Ghani, who is our full time Operational Safeguarding whose full time role is to support students. Our House Managers and every member of the school leadership team are also trained as Safeguarding Leads. Students can speak to any of us to express a concern.

We will continue to review our practices in order to keep your child safe in school.

Do please read on to see what else is happening in school.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Year 11 Easter 2025 Intervention Sessions

Firstly, we would like to thank all students who have been attending after-school intervention sessions, demonstrating great dedication. We also appreciate the support of family members in encouraging and reinforcing the importance of seizing these opportunities to enhance student progress. Your positive feedback and appreciation for our staff are truly valued.

With just six academic weeks remaining before final exams, our staff remain fully committed to supporting Year 11 students. Targeted intervention sessions will be held during the first week of the Easter break, and we will be inviting students who we believe would benefit from additional revision in preparation for their final exams.

Please find below the programme for the week commencing Monday, 14th April 2025:

Session	Time	Monday 14.04.25	Tuesday 15.04.25	Wednesday 16.04.25	Thursday 17.04.25	Friday 18.04.25
1	09:00 – 10:40	English X Maths W	Geography History	Science	Food Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing	Bank Holiday
Break	10:40 – 11:00
2	11:00 – 12:40	Maths X English W	Computer Science Business Studies Drama	Science	Creative iMedia Enterprise and Marketing
Lunch	12:40 – 13:00
3	13:00 – 15:00	Media	Business Studies Music

After the latest round of Pre-Public Examinations (mocks) has been marked, your child will receive an invitation if they are required to attend. This information will also be shared with you during Parents’ Evening on Thursday, 20th March. Please make sure you have booked an appointment to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers.

Please note:

Uniform: Students will not need to be required to wear school uniform; however, they must wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for a school environment.
Ready to Learn: Students will be expected to bring in their school bag, with their knowledge organiser, equipment, and any additional resources specific to the subjects they study.
Refreshments: Students are welcome to bring a snack and a drink should they wish to as the school dining facilities will not be in operation.
Behaviour: Students will be expected to respect our school standards and routines, follow instructions, and stay focussed on task during all intervention sessions. Same behaviour expectations apply as any other school day, and this includes bringing and using a mobile phone.
Safeguarding: Students who are invited must attend and staff will need to contact home should they not attend. Please ensure students have a safe means of getting to school and returning home once finished.

Students are at a pivotal stage in their studies, and these intervention sessions will help them reach their full potential. As our staff are dedicating their time to provide this additional support, it is only fair that invited students attend and fully commit to making the most of these sessions.

Once staff have finalised the list of students required to attend, I will provide further details regarding specific arrangements. Additionally, we are planning to open our study centre for independent study and revision.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Mr Karavadra

National Careers Week

Please note that this extra link also takes you to a World of Work web page that then has different sub links for various sectors if needed: World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire – LLBSP

Careers coffee morning – exciting opportunity

We would like to invite parents/carers into school on Tuesday 11th March to come and meet with Mr Croucher and also Anna Scull (from the Leicester & Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership). Tea and coffee will be available too! In this session we will be able to provide information about careers and Labour Market Information which can help parents/carers have positive and meaningful discussions with young people around the World of Work and possible job opportunities. If you are interested in attending this morning please can you email Admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk to let Mr Croucher know that you are attending by Friday 7^th March. This links in hugely to our careers week focus as mentioned above.

Labour market information describes the world of work and how the employment trends are changing. It tells us about the jobs and skills employers are looking for, which industries are set to grow and where the opportunities for promotion and salaries are going to be. Most importantly for young people, LMI covers the future demand – what kind of jobs/sectors will be in demand after leaving school and what sorts of skills will be needed.

The coffee morning will take place at Manor High School on Tuesday 11th March from 9am – 10:15am.

GCSE Art & Design Workshop

Some of our dedicated GCSE Art & Design students spent Saturday at an Art and Design workshop at the school. They were able to develop and refine their work as they near the end of their projects. Mrs Watson attempted to offset the morning of her suggestions and tweaks with donuts to soften the fact they were working at school on a sunny Saturday morning.

College Applications & PS16

Some students will be receiving invites to attend offers holding events / offers events at schools/colleges they have applied to. We can not let students offsite during the school day unless we have had consent from a parent / carer in the same way a students would need consent to attend a medical appointment etc. If you know that your child has been invited to an event during the school day you must contact the school in the same way you would for a medical appointment and also advise whether your child will be making their way to the school/college themselves or whether a parent / carer will be collecting them.

School and college offers meetings – important dates

TBC – Beauchamp City Sixth Form will come into school to meet with any students who are holding offers with their school (same as Beauchamp College but the date is to be confirmed).

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College applications

If you have applied to Leicester College through Post16 they have emailed students (on ps16) to say they will be dealing with your application through their College Learner Hub. Please do not worry! They have said that they will email you information about how to log into the College Learner Hub and how to then manage your application etc. Please check your emails regularly (the emails you sent to them via your profile on PS16) to keep an eye out for their messages. If you have any concerns you must contact Leicester College and then also come and speak to Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

International Women’s Day Saturday 8th March

The theme for International Women’s Day this year is Accelerate Action. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate their implementation.

Tutor groups will be discussing the issue of gender equality and celebrating the achievements of women in the community and the workplace this week and we would love for you to have some discussions at home about the positive progress that has been made and what we can do moving forward in our every day lives and our community. Here are some activities that we will be encouraging students to do and reward points are available for any completed tasks from Miss Chudasama.

International Women’s Day Event

On Friday we took 15 of our Year 10 students to an event at Leicester High School for Girls that celebrated International Women’s Day. Our students were able to hear from a range of inspiring and successful women as well as engage in a range of really positive workshops. Thank you to Leicester High School for Girls for hosting and inviting us to this event.

World Book Day

We celebrated World Book Day at Manor High School this year by encouraging students to ‘Read Your Way’. The day was a great success and there was a great buzz around school.

Please read the attached newsletter for more information

WBD Newsletter

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Study Centre and Interventions

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

Please read the attached Online Safety Newsletter

Other Useful Information

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information

Club Timetable Week Beginning 10th March 2025

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

Firstly I would like to thank you all for ensuring that students are present and learning in school. We all know the importance of being present in lessons in order to achieve the best possible standards. We aim for the highest level of attendance possible. Our school target is for students to be present at least 96% of the time. There is sometimes a misunderstanding about attendance rates – if a student achieves 90% in a test we celebrate this achievement. However if a student attends for 90% of the time, this is not good enough as it means 1 day in 10 days of school is missed. This equates to nearly 20 days a year of learning missed – or 130 hours of learning!!

In the event of an unavoidable absence please follow the guidelines below-

What YOU must do:

Try to telephone the school before 8.30am each day of your child’s absence.
Tell the school in advance, of any medical appointments and bring in appointment cards/letters. Try to make appointments outside of school hours if at all possible. When not possible please send your child back to school as soon as possible after the conclusion of the appointment.
If you are not sure whether your child is well enough to attend school, send them in anyway as they often perk up on arrival.
Have a backup plan for if your child misses transport, call on a family member, neighbour or friend.
If you and your child are experiencing difficulties with school attendance then talk to us as a first step so we can help!

What WE will do:

Check your child’s attendance every day.
Phone home to discuss your child’s attendance with you.
Invite you into school for attendance meetings if we are concerned.
If we cannot establish a reason for absence, then we may make a welfare home visit.

Punctuality rates are high at school and we are thankful of the parent support with this also. Being on time for learning is important. If your child is late for school there is impact –

In a school year, if your child is late every day by …	Your child would have lost approximately …
5 minutes	3.5 days from school
10 minutes	7 days from school
15 minutes	10 days from school
20 minutes	14.5 days from school
30 minutes	22 days from school

Do please continue to encourage high levels of attendance and punctuality at school so that your child can maximise the opportunities available.

There is a copy of our extra curricular timetable attached and we encourage students to take advantage of as many opportunities as they can. Learning and Character building doesn’t just take place in lessons, it takes place beyond the classroom as well.

This enables us to truly achieve to our shared vision of “Excellent People. Excellent Results”.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, we would like to share our process for supporting students fasting during school hours.

We recognise that fasting during Ramadan requires significant strength and willpower, and for some students, this may be their first time observing the fast during their secondary school journey. We understand that fasting can require some physical adjustment, and we encourage students to participate in lessons as they normally would.

If a student is unwell during a lesson, we will monitor their condition. If a teacher has concerns, the student will be referred to a first aider, who will enquire whether the student is fasting, and the feeling of unwell is as a result of fasting there is little that school can do. If the student would like to break their fast we will contact parents. Should parents not be available we will adhere to the student wishes.

We understand the importance of this month and want to support our students during this time and encourage them to attend and participate in all activities.

We wish all following this religious observance, Ramadan Mubarak.

National Careers Week

Next week (w/c 3^rd March) is National Careers Week. We are actually running our school Careers Week events this year in the week commencing 24^th March. We will be focussing our activities around Labour Market Information (LMI) and looking at the World of Work here in Leicester and Leicestershire. In preparation for this could parents/carers have a look at the World of Work Booklet 2024/25 which has been provided by the Leicester & Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership. This booklet looks at the range of different career opportunities we have available and helps young people and their parents/carers to really look into potential; careers including pathways into those careers and so much more information. The 2024/25 booklet can be found here via this link: LLEP WORLD OF WORK LEICESTERSHIRE

Please note that this extra link also takes you to a World of Work web page that then has different sub links for various sectors if needed: World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire – LLBSP

Careers coffee morning – exciting opportunity

The coffee morning will take place at Manor High School on Tuesday 11th March from 9am – 10:15am.

College Applications & PS16

Please note that WQE have told us they will be inviting Manor High School students who have accepted offers with them to an offers holding event on Tuesday 18^th March at 13:30. Students will only be allowed to leave site for this if their parents/carers have provided consent for them to attend (in the same way parents/carers would notify the school about a medical appointment etc)

Many thanks

Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 site (PS16)

UK Parent Webinar Info Sheet

Please can all year 11 be aware of these key next steps regarding Post 16 applications. Thank you.

Next steps:

Regularly log into PS16 to see if you have had any offers or messages from schools or colleges. Be patient as different schools/colleges work with different time frames. You should hear back by the end of March latest.
Regularly check your emails (the email address you gave on your PS16 profile e.g. school or personal email) as schools / colleges may email you here
Do not worry if your friends have already heard from a school / college and you have not. This is totally normal.
Accept all offers that are made to you. You can hold multiple offers. Do not ignore an offer whilst waiting for your favourite school/college. Accept any offers you are given. On results day you will choose where you go to (after you have seen the grades you get).
If you wanted to make changes to any of your applications you need to call the school/college and speak to them. If you have any issues come and find Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Leicester College applications

If you have applied to Leicester College through Post16 they have emailed students (on ps16) to say they will be dealing with your application through their College Learner Hub. Please do not worry! They have said that they will email you information about how to log into the College Learner Hub and how to then manage your application etc. Please check your emails regularly (the emails you sent to them via your profile on PS16) to keep an eye out for their messages. If you have any concerns you must contact Leicester College and then also come and speak to Mr Croucher / Mrs Mahomed.

Progress Reports and Parents Evening

Year 11 have been focussed in their pre-public examinations (PPEs), which is nearly coming to an end. Once Spring PPEs are completed, teachers will be populating data for progress reports. This will give everyone an idea of the grades as follows:

Spring PPE result: Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs) results from February mock exams. Grades from these PPEs range from U to 9 for GCSE Subjects and U to LD*2 for Vocational subjects.
Working at Grade (WAG): This is the grade that students are currently working at.
Autumn GCSE Prediction: GCSE subject predictions reflect content covered, evidence of work and attainment to date. Teachers have drawn on a range of evidence to determine Autumn GCSE predictions. This evidence may include:
In-class assessments
PPE (mock exam) results and internal tests
Non-examined assessments, for example, coursework
Classwork and homework

We have done a lot of work with our Year 11 students to help them understand what their progress reports show through our PSHE lessons, and what steps they need to take to accelerate their own progress.

We look forward to meeting parents at the Parents’ Evening on Thursday, 20th March to discuss progress reports. Parents will need to book individual time slots with subject teachers to review their child’s progress. This will be a valuable opportunity to ask questions about your child’s performance, revision strategies, available resources, and the preparation required for the upcoming final exams.

Support Initiatives:

To support students, we have shared the following study skills that you may find useful when talking to your child about revision:

Structured Revision Timetable: Allocate specific time slots for each subject or topic to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Active Recall Techniques: Engage in active recall methods such as flashcards, summarising key points, and teaching concepts to others to reinforce memory retention.
Past Papers Practise: Regularly attempt past exam papers to familiarise yourself with the format, time constraints, and types of questions likely to be asked.
Study Groups: Collaborate with peers for group revision sessions to discuss challenging topics, share knowledge, and test each other’s understanding.
Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep to support cognitive function and overall well-being during the revision period.
Utilise Technology: Explore educational apps, online resources, and interactive platforms to supplement traditional study methods and enhance learning.

We want to do all we can to support students in their final stretch, this includes:

Exam timetable – shared with students in December. Please do consider this when planning holidays and other out of school activities.
Interventions – afterschool targeted intervention sessions are continuing. Please do make sure your child attends as requested by their subject teacher. We are planning some additional Saturday and Easter school sessions. This will be communicated directly by subject teachers to you.
Revision resources – we have invested in many printed revision resource packs, including past exams papers and your child’s teachers will have provided these. Please encourage your child to use the resources and seek support from their teachers should they need to.
Study space and support – study centre remains open every day till 5.30pm. Students are welcome to use this for independent or group study, and staff will be available to support and answer questions.
Pastoral care – House Managers continue to provide pastoral care to all students, but are available for students who need any additional TLC or support.

Furthermore, we are planning the following to maximise every opportunity for Year 11:

Support clinics – we will be facilitating time and space for students to talk to a member of Senior Leadership Team should students have any apprehensions or questions about their exams.
Revision breakfast – research has shown a direct link between nutrition and focus in studies. We will be hosting free breakfast for Year 11 students every day of their final exams.

Please do continue to have conversations with your child about how they are getting on in school and about their progress.

Lastly, a polite reminder about Parent Support Webinars hosted by Elevate. The next webinar is taking place on Tuesday 11th of March 6:00 – 7:00pm and will be on Exam Preparation. Parents can register at the link https://go.elevateeducation.com/ukwebinars The company can also send a recording if you cannot attend. Further details can be found here:

First Aid at School

This has improved, thank you for your help in reinforcing this with our students. Please can we have one more push on this.

We have been experiencing a number of students walking to reception if they feel unwell. As a result, we have mapped out the following expectations for students to follow if they feel unwell during lessons or at the start of a lesson. We have also communicated this with staff. Please can you remind our students as well. Many thanks.

If you have a minor injury before school or during break/lunch you should go straight to reception and ask for first aid. Please note – students should not take themselves to reception at the very end of break/lunch if they are feeling unwell – they need to head straight to their lesson and let their class teacher know they are feeling unwell. The class teacher will contact first aid if needed.
If you are feeling unwell during a lesson / you need medical assistance during a lesson you must tell your class teacher and stay in class. The teacher will then contact first aid if it is needed.
You should not be leaving lessons. First aid will come to you (unless you have an underlying health condition the school is aware of ).
If you are not sure about any of the above, please speak to your tutor who can reassure you.

Please note, in the event of a serious medical emergency, staff are aware of what is needed to be done.

Leicester Riders Ticket Offer

Manor High School have been given the offer of 50% off tickets for the next few home games. Simply use promo code ‘OAK50‘ at checkout to claim your discount.

Click here to view the Leicester Riders Basketball website

If you haven’t been before, we would recommend giving it a try. Basketball is a fast paced game, full of excitement, that is easy to follow. Great for whole families!

Alumni

We are really keen for former Manor High School students to share their experiences of the world of work with our students.

If you, a family member or even friend who was a Manor High School student and could possibly help us with this please email us via the Admin email (FAO Mr Croucher).

Many thanks.

After School Study Centre and Interventions

Thanks for your support with this.

Safeguarding Update

Over the next few weeks, we are going to be speaking to students about the devastating impact of knife crime. As we are all aware, knife crime presents a serious concern to us all and it’s important for all students to understand the risks associated with carrying knives.

Below is a link to a great website and resources to support you as parents in having conversations with your child about knife crime.

The Ben Kinsella Trust – A guide to knife harm for parents and carers.

NHS Mental Health Drop-ins

Other Useful Information

Online Safety Newsletter February 2025

Mental Health Support Out Of School Contact Information