Headteacher’s Update
Dear Parents
As we draw towards the end of the term we would like to bring to your attention our arrangements for the last day of term- Friday 20th December. Whilst it is some time away still, it is important we inform you of our plans.
School will finish at 2pm. Tutor time and the morning sessions will run as normal. After break time, students will return to tutor rooms and Christmas Lunch will be served from 11.30 to 1.30pm.
We are allowing students to come to school in non uniform/non dress code on this day. We would really encourage students to think about a festive theme- such as Christmas jumpers or equally festive attire. However, we are mindful that not all students will celebrate Christmas. We would love to see as many Christmas jumpers as possible. We do ask though that students refrain from wearing items that would pose a health and safety risk such as high heels, crocs etc.
The bus company are aware and our buses will be collecting at 2pm instead of 3.15pm. Reception will be open until 3.30pm should you need to contact school.
There is much information below regarding things that are happening in and around school over the next few weeks. Our collection for the food back is in Reception, we would love to be able to contribute as much as possible to this worthy cause. More information is below.
With best wishes
Mr S Greiff
PSHE
Please refer to the school website to see lots of information regarding all things PSHE.
We have also sent a letter this week to give parents an update.
https://www.manorhigh.leics.sch.uk/curriculum-learning/pshe/
Year 7 Leicester Riders Visit
Well done to our year 7 boys who attended the Leicester Riders development day last Friday.
Not only did they get to train on the court, showcasing their skills, but they went on to watch Leicester Riders demolish Manchester in the league match that followed.
At the end of the game the boys met up with some of the Riders star players. A great evening.
Year 11 Parents
As you are aware, Year 11 students have been working diligently on their post-16 applications and Pre-Public Examinations (PPE). We are delighted with their effort and determination in this crucial final year at Manor High School.
To support their preparation for the summer GCSE exams, we aim to recreate the experience of receiving results in August. With this in mind, we are pleased to invite students and family members to the PPE Results Evening on Thursday, 12th December, at the following times:
| Start Time | End Time | Houses |
| 5:30 PM | 6:10 PM | Bradgate / Clarendon |
| 6:15 PM | 6:55 PM | Knighton / Watermead |
The event will begin promptly at the stated times with a presentation in the main school hall, providing information to further support students in achieving success. Following the presentation, students and their families will meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), who will share additional information and distribute the results envelopes. These envelopes will include:
- PPE results
- A copy of the summer exam timetable
- A letter from the Headteacher
We anticipate the evening will last approximately 40 minutes.
We hope this event will help foster a sense of pride and confidence in our students as they continue to build strong independent study habits. Senior Leaders and House Managers will also be available throughout the evening to provide support, particularly regarding student wellbeing.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s Year 11 tutor through the usual channels. Additionally, following the second round of PPEs in February, we will host a face-to-face Year 11 Parents’ Evening on Thursday, 20th March.
Due to limited capacity, we humbly request for students to be accompanied by one family member. Your support is greatly appreciated in helping us make this event a meaningful and authentic experience. This evening marks an important milestone in our shared goal of ensuring GCSE success for every student.
Lastly, the PPE Results Evening provides an opportunity to support the Oadby Food Bank. If possible, please consider bringing donation items such as non-perishable foods or toiletries. A list of needed items can be found on our website, and your contributions will be deeply appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on 12th December.
Yours sincerely,
Dilip Karavadra
Assistant Headteacher
Immunisation for All Years
Flu immunisation will take place on 12th December 2024. Parents have had communication outlining the details for the immunisation. Please find information below on how to provide consent and the contact details for the immunisation team.
How to give consent for your child to get the flu vaccination
- Make a note of the code for your school and visit www.leicsandrutlandimms.co.uk
The code for Manor High School is LE137120
- Select Seasonal Flu and enter the school code. On the consent declaration page you can consent for either the nasal flu vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine.
- You will receive a confirmation email when the form is submitted.
If you are unable to complete the form online, please call us on 0300 300 0007 or e-mail lpt.sais@nhs.net with your contact details. If you change your mind about your consent decision, please call us on the number above to change it.
Your school will let you know when the flu vaccination session will take place.
The consent system will close one working day before the vaccination session. You will not be able to submit a consent form on the day.
If you’d like to find out more about the nasal flu vaccine, watch our video on YouTube.
Mandarin Club
Please note that Mandarin club will not be running on Tuesday 10th December.
We told all students who were present on Tuesday 3rd December that the club will not be running on Tuesday 10th.
Children’s Pyjamas Hospital Donations
After a final count, we are happy to say that we collected 164 pairs of pyjamas to donate to the charity that provides new pyjamas for children aged 0-18 who are spending long periods of time in hospitals/hospices/refuges. Parents and staff donated around £300 which is absolutely amazing and we would like to thank you for your generosity. The charity representative was taken aback by the amount of pyjamas we had collected.
I would like to thank you again for the compassion and kindness you have shown through this initiative to help those in need in our community.
Sheetal Chudasama and K11B
PE Notice
We have been very impressed with the engagement in lessons from our students, even despite the inclement weather. We have seen a decline in weather over the last couple of weeks, and we want our students to stay as dry as possible. We have mentioned to all students that they should bring spare shoes and socks in case they get their feet wet in PE lessons. We also suggest the purchase of a waterproof jacket. We are mindful of cost for parents and therefore are not going to provide a more expensive branded option- some suggestions are below. We are more than happy for students to wear these.
Gelert | Waterproof Packaway Jacket | Waterproof Jackets | SportsDirect.com
Regatta | Stormbreaker Jacket | Waterproof Jackets | SportsDirect.com
Regatta | Laiyah Ld99 | Waterproof Jackets | SportsDirect.com
Gelert | Packaway Ladies Jacket | Waterproof Jackets | SportsDirect.com
Regatta | Kids Stormbreak Waterproof Jacket | Waterproof Jackets | SportsDirect.com
Rugby and Hockey start for years 7,8 and 9 on the week commencing 4th November, it is essential students have mouthguards for these activities, please see below an example reasonably priced mouthguard.
Sondico | Ergo Fit Fusion Mouthguard | Mouthguards | SportsDirect.com
At £5 these are great value and should last the life of their time here at Manor!
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.
Year 11 – Positive Steps 16 Site (PS16)
Deadline dates: the deadline for applications is Monday 16th December. Please note that any year 11 students who have their 1-1 careers talk during the weeks commencing 16/12/24 and 6/1/25 have a slightly later deadline of Monday 13th January. In order for us as a school to process your applications please ensure you have sent your applications off via the PS16 website by these dates.
Year 11 students have been sent their log in details to the PS16 website. These were sent to students’ school email accounts. This is the site students use to make applications to schools and colleges in Leicester and Leicestershire.
We have also shown our students a simple guide of what to do once logged in to the site. We showed this during assembly. This has also been shared on ClassCharts so that students, parents and carers can refer to it (it is a Power Point).
Please ensure that students keep their log in details safe. Students can now start using this site as set out on the Power Point – ensuring their personal details etc as well as personal statements are up to date on the system.
Year 11 Post 16
We welcomed Mrs Bhana to school on Friday morning.
She is Head of 6th Form at St Paul’s School. She spoke to our year 11 students about St Paul’s as an option as well as giving top tips to be ready for 6th Form life in general.
We have sent her presentation to students on Class Charts.
Year 10 Work Experience
Thank you to all who have brought forms back in. Payments have been set up on the school gateway (thank you also to those who have already paid).
Here is the message we have sent in previous weeks:
Just a reminder….Our aim is for all students to be out on work experience as it is a really valuable experience. Students have been given a copy of both the standard application form and also the self-placement form. We have sent a letter to parents explaining this (the letter is also attached to this newsletter). We have also sent out FAQs related to work experience – please do refer to these (they are also attached).
Please can you ensure applications forms come back to school as soon as possible, the latest date being 29th November (if you have any issues please contact us). Please also find attached the student guide to work experience which is really useful.
Safeguarding Update
Just to share a few safeguarding tips around on online safety, particularly with the holidays approaching.
The NSPCC provide some great tips about online safety:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors:
Thank you for supporting our young people to show an interest in anti-bullying. If your child is still interested then please ask them to come and see me at break or lunch.
Young Carers: Who are They and Why do They Need Support? – Action for Children
A young carer is someone 18 years old or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. This could be a parent or a sibling. Some children begin giving care from a very young age, and others become carers overnight. Caring for someone can be very isolating, worrying, and stressful. For young carers, this can negatively impact their experience in education. Over a quarter of young carers aged 11-15 regularly miss school. This can have a lasting effect on their life chances. Action for Children have written an excellent article on this vital issue. If interested, please click on the link below:
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/blog/young-carers-who-are-they-and-how-are-they-impacted/
Please contact Mrs Ghani (Operational Safeguarding Lead) if you need any support or email aghani@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
Online Parenting Courses – Family Lives
Being a parent has never been easy. There are no manuals for it, and previous generations may not be able to provide the insight you’re looking for. The family unit is more dispersed than ever, with some families existing hundreds of miles from what may be called a ‘core unit’. The rapid pace of societal change in the UK rapidly outstrips the knowledge of the immediate past. The result is that many parents may find themselves lost in a maelstrom of contradictory advice. For adults, time has never been more compacted. Family Lives has produced a series of online parenting courses, to make this challenge a little easier. If interested please follow the link below:
https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-parenting-courses
Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a rich source of useful support and advice.
(* Free from landlines and most mobiles)
Newsletters
Please click this link to view our Anxiety newsletter.
Please click this link to view our online safety newsletter.
Food Bank Collection
Manor High School will be collecting food donations for the Oadby Food Bank between now at the 16th December. Please see the attached list for suggested items to support the local community.
Extra Curricular Activities & Other Useful Information
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Toilet Passes
Please be aware that toilet passes are only issued to the few students who have a medical need to have free access to the toilets, ensuring they are able to go at any point during the lesson. Medical evidence will be required.