Headteacher’s Update
Dear Families
As we approach the end of this brief but eventful half term, much has been achieved.
It is with great pride that I share the participation of our students in the Leicestershire Area Sports Event, which took place on Wednesday. Our young athletes exhibited remarkable prowess, holding their own amongst the sporting elite of secondary schools in the region. Several of our pupils delivered stellar performances, and it was nice to see all students working as a team.
Last night, we recently hosted our Transition Evening for incoming Year 7 pupils. This event proved to be a delightful and enriching experience, affording us the opportunity to welcome our future cohort into the school environment for the first time. It was lovely to see students so excited about joining us. This was in addition to our current students who were wonderful and so complimentary about their experiences with us.
As we move towards the final term, we enter a busy period. Events such as induction days, rewards trips, Year 11 events, and Year 10 work experience placements, among numerous other engagements. As I repeatedly tell staff and students, it is the additional elements we remember about school, so we ask that all embrace opportunities when they are presented.
I would like to reiterate my thanks for your continued support of your child and the school. These joint efforts are instrumental in creating excellent people with excellent results.
I remind all that we return to school on Monday, 2nd June, at the usual time in full school uniform.
Wishing you all a pleasant half term break.
With best wishes
Mr S Greiff
Transition Evening
It was a pleasure to meet our new intake of students and their families on Thursday, 22nd May. We can’t wait for you to start your journey with us at Manor High School!
A big thank you to all of our wonderful current students who helped out on the evening – you were amazing!
Science Club
We would like to inform you that the final session of our afterschool club for this term will take place on Monday, 30th June. The club meets every Monday after school, and we’ve greatly enjoyed having your child take part.
We’re pleased to let you know that the club will continue next year, and we look forward to welcoming your child and any new members back for more fun and learning.
Year 11 Final Exams
Year 11 have demonstrated hard work and dedication towards their exams this half-term, modelling excellence, inspiring others, being resilient and respectful.
We continue to do all we can to support students, this includes:
- Timetable – we have changed the whole-school timetable so that each subject lesson takes place directly before its corresponding exam.
- Interventions – afterschool targeted intervention sessions are continuing. Please do make sure your child attends as requested by their subject teacher. There is also an intervention session on Saturday 24th May for Spanish as communicated by our MFL department. These sessions are:
Foundation: 09:00-11:00
Higher: 11:00-1:00
- 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 – Tutors and House Managers continue to provide pastoral care to all students, but are available for individuals who need additional TLC or support.
- Revision breakfast – research has shown a direct link between nutrition and focus in studies. We have been providing a free breakfast for all Year 11 students every day of their exams.
We will appreciate your support by:
- Ensuring attendance: please make sure your child attends every day, in time for scheduled exams promptly and be prepared.
- Promote a calm routine: Help your child maintain a healthy sleep schedule, balanced meals, and regular revision without pressure.
- Create a quiet study environment: Support focused revision by minimising distractions at home.
- Encourage positive wellbeing: Offer emotional support and encourage breaks, fresh air, and time to relax.
- Respect JCQ regulations: A polite reminder that all students must follow JCQ exam guidelines—including rules on mobile phones, watches, conduct, and punctuality—to avoid disqualification. Detailed guidelines can be found here: https://www.manorhigh.leics.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/24-25-CANDIDATE-EXAM-HANDBOOK.pdf
- Keeping communication open: Stay in touch with school updates and reach out with any concerns or questions.
We hope this information is useful in understanding our school’s effort to support your child. Please do contact us should you have any questions or require guidance on how to further support your child during the exam period.
Have a lovely half-term.
Mr Karavadra
End of Intervention Cycles
Year 7 and 8 Reviews
The current cycle of interventions has now come to an end. We will begin the review process with parents of Year 7 and Year 8 students from Monday 2nd June, following the half-term break.
These reviews will be carried out by either your child’s Form Tutor or a member of the SEND Team, depending on the nature of the support provided.
If you have not been contacted to arrange a review meeting by 15th June, please get in touch with us so we can ensure this is scheduled.
Year 9 Reviews
Interventions for Year 9 students will continue next term, with a focus on supporting a smooth transition into Year 10. These interventions will be shorter, as they are changing Key stages and the focus of interventions will be adapted for this Key stage as needed. Where appropriate, parents may be able to continue supporting these interventions over the summer.
Parent feedback is especially important at this stage. Alongside pupil voice and school data, your insights will help us decide the most effective interventions to support your child as they enter Year 10.
Thank you for working with us to ensure the best possible start to KS4 for our Year 9 learners.
Year 10 Review and Next Steps
The current cycle of interventions for Year 10 students has now ended. Due to the upcoming PPEs (mock exams) and work experience placements, there will be no further interventions running for Year 10 students for the remainder of this academic year.
Instead, the SEND Team will be sharing review information with parents after half term, starting from Monday 2nd June. This will allow you to reflect on the progress made and provide any comments or feedback.
Any comments, feedback, academic grades, and professional knowledge will be used to inform the planning of interventions as they move into Year 11. As this is a key academic year, please note that intervention opportunities will be limited due to the essential constraints of the Year 11 timetable.
Thank you for your continued support as we help prepare students for the challenges of their final school year.
Study Centre
A big thank you to all the parents / students who have already returned their books to the study centre! As we wrap up the half term, we kindly ask that anyone who still has books at home please make an effort to return them as soon as possible.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and it helps keep everything running smoothly for the next term!
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.
Hygiene packs for students
We work with the Leicester Children’s Holidays (LCH) charity. This year we have been given a number of stationary sets that we have been able to gift to students who need them. We also have a number of hygiene packs that we can gift to students who would like / need them. They include: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo and deodorant. These are totally free of charge and can be gifted to anyone who needs them.
If a student would like one they just need to discretely speak to Mr Croucher or Mrs Mahomed and we will be able to pass the packs over to students.
Year 10 Work Experience
Please can parents/carers of Year 10 students check their emails. We emailed you directly on Wednesday 21st May about the packs/letters Year 10 students will be bringing home in relation to work experience.
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