Headteacher’s Update
Dear Families
We reach the end of the first half term of the academic year. It seems so long now since we returned after the summer break on Weds 27th August! Our Year 7s are now fully settled into school and are enjoying life in secondary school. We have established new pastoral systems with a move to a year group structure. Feedback about this has been positive and I enjoyed seeing rewards assemblies in full this week organised by the Year Group Standards and Progress Leaders. We have also seen more relevant tutor period sessions and been able to focus these on more age appropriate activities. We will relaunch elements of the House System over the next term to ensure the elements of competition and belonging remain.
The term has seen many trips, visits and opportunities for students to engage beyond the classroom. I am pleased to see so many students engaging with activities beyond the classroom. We are entering a run of Parents’ Evenings over the next term or so, and we begin with our Year 11 Parents’ Evening, tonight (Thursday) as well as our Post 16 evening at the same time to enable you to speak with colleges and to discuss what the next steps for your child maybe. This is an important step for families and we are here to lend support. Parents in other years, look out for the emails about booking parents’ evening appointments over the next half term and beyond.
30th October 2025 is Year 7 tutor evening.
6th November 2025 is Year 10 tutor evening.
Both events are face to face events and we look forward to seeing you all soon after half term.
I would like to take the opportunity to wish a Happy Diwali to all that are celebrating and I wish all of you a wonderful half term and look forward to seeing all students back at the usual time on Monday 27th October.
With best wishes
Mr S Greiff
Year 10 Art & Design Students Visit Hungarton Dairy Farm
Our Year 10 Art & Design students recently enjoyed an inspiring trip to a local dairy farm in Hungarton. After a tour of the farm and surrounding landscape, students spent time creating on-site sketches and capturing photographs of the animals and scenery for their first art project of the year.
To round off a creative and enjoyable day, everyone was treated to freshly made milkshakes in a variety of delicious flavours.
Budding Scientists at Manor High School
It’s been a busy and inspiring few weeks for our budding scientists at Manor High School!
Students recently enjoyed an incredible visit to the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University for Physics at Work 2025, gaining a fascinating insight into real-world physics and cutting-edge research. It was the toilet of the future that sparked most discussion between our students!
In school, our weekly Science Club continues to buzz with energy while our Eco Ambassadors have recently launched their project to help make Manor High a greener place.
We’re also looking forward to two exciting events on the horizon — the Ministry of Science Live! trip straight after half-term, and a special visit from ZooLab before Christmas (more information to follow!).
After School Clubs
Barcelona Trip June 2026
The Modern Languages team is excited to announce that uptake for the Barcelona trip in June 2026 has been excellent and we thank all students for their interest. Students will be notified before half term if they have secured a place. Students who have not been able to go at this time will have their deposits returned to them and will remain on a reserve list in the event that another student does not want the place that they have been offered.
Club Timetable Week Beginning 27th October 2025
Design Our Official Christmas Card!
We’re inviting all children across the OAK Multi Academy Trust to take part in a fun and festive competition — design our official Christmas card!
The winning design will become the official OAK Multi Academy Trust Christmas card for 2025 and will also earn the talented artist a special prize!
✨ How to take part:
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Create your best Christmas card design
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Submit your entry by Tuesday, 19th November – Entry Form here
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The winner will be announced on 30th November
We can’t wait to see your creativity shine this festive season — good luck to everyone taking part!
Safeguarding Update
Please follow the attached link for more information on how to keep children safe this Halloween – How to keep children safe this Halloween | 12 top tips
SEND Dept
T: 0116 2729791 (or 0116 2714941 ext. 791)
E: SEND@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
Lead Operational DSL & Senior Mental Health Lead Ashma Ghani
T: 0116 2729760 (or 0116 2714941 ext. 760)
E: AGhani@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
