Newsletter 24.04.2026 - Manor High School

Headteacher’s Update

Dear Families

It is with real pride that I write to you this week, to share some wonderful activities that have been happening this week.

Yesterday evening, we held our welcome event for the incoming Year 7 cohort who will join us in September. There was a real atmosphere of genuine warmth and enthusiasm, with students and their families presenting smiling faces as they engaged with current students and staff. It was lovely to hear laughter and chatter coming from our classrooms. These events serve an important purpose in facilitating the transition from primary to secondary education, and it was also nice to see the positive reception and evident pleasure from our current students who are proud to represent their school.
This week has also provided us with an excellent opportunity to engage with our local primary schools and to promote the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We welcomed Year 5 students from our feeder primary schools to participate in a STEM workshop designed specifically to broaden their understanding of careers within these disciplines and to inspire their academic curiosity. What proved particularly valuable was the involvement of our own Key Stage 3 students, who worked alongside them and thoroughly enjoyed these workshops.
This week marks the commencement of the GCSE examination series, with Year 11 students beginning their Languages speaking examinations. I would encourage all parents and carers to ensure they are fully aware of the examination timetable and to provide appropriate support and encouragement to their children during this demanding period. The culmination of two years of study represents a significant milestone, and we are confident that our students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and resilience they have developed throughout their time at Manor High School. We wish them luck!
Additionally, I wish to extend our very best wishes to our Year 7 football team, who compete in the county cup final this afternoon against Lutterworth College at Seagrave, Leicester City’s training ground. Regardless of the outcome, these students have demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill throughout their cup run and have represented the school with pride. The journey they have undertaken, the enjoyment they have gained from the competition, and the excellence they have displayed in their performances are something to be proud of.

With best wishes

Mr S Greiff

Sparx Maths Student of the Week

We’re delighted to celebrate this week’s Sparx Maths Student of the Week! This recognition is awarded to Saara of 7.3 who has shown outstanding effort, determination, and commitment to their independent learning on Sparx. Their hard work not only strengthens their mathematical skills but also sets a fantastic example for their peers. Well done – we are very proud of their achievement!

School Clubs

Meet the Governors

Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to the dedicated governors who support and guide Manor High School. Our governing body plays an important role in helping the school provide the very best education and opportunities for our students.

This week, we are pleased to introduce two more governors –

Sonia Vaidya, Careers Governor

“I am a Governor at OAK Multi Academy Trust, currently serving a four-year term. I bring 20 years of experience in HR and resourcing, with expertise spanning recruitment, employee relations, project management and learning and development. I have worked across a range of sectors including education, construction, the NHS, and telecoms, providing me with a broad organisational perspective that strengthens my contribution to effective school governance.

As Careers Governor, I focus on supporting pupils’ pathways and future opportunities. I am committed to being an active member of the local community and developing my understanding of the education system as my children progress through primary school. Inspired by my mother’s longstanding involvement in school governance and the PTA, it is a privilege to continue this legacy by contributing to the ongoing success of Manor High School.

Alongside my governance role, I work part-time within the Recruitment Team in the HR Department at the University of Leicester. I live in Oadby with my husband and two children and maintain a strong commitment to wellbeing and family life, enjoying cooking, fitness activities, and spending time outdoors with my children.”

Bhupen Mistry, Governor

“I have recently joined as a Governor at OAK Multi Academy Trust.

I bring over 25 years of strategic marketing and communications experience, including 15 years within the education sector. I have led multi-channel campaigns, developed clear and compelling narratives around complex social issues, and worked collaboratively with public bodies, charities, employers and community partners. My experience includes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and mentoring teams; all grounded in an ethical, inclusive, and impact-focused approach. I am confident analysing performance, asking constructive questions and helping shape long-term strategy while remaining sensitive to the human realities behind the work.

I wanted to become a school governor because I believe deeply in the power of education to change lives. Having worked extensively with organisations focused on skills, young people, and community development, I have seen how much schools matter; not only as places of learning, but as places of safety, opportunity, and confidence-building.

I would like to use my skills to help a school create the best possible environment for its pupils. Being a governor is a way to contribute something meaningful, give back to the community, and support young people to achieve their full potential.”

We would like to thank Sonia and Bhupen for their time and dedication given to the school.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers

This week the science department hosted the Education Roadshow’s STEM theatre production ‘Material World: Engineering the Future’.

Actors performed to KS3 students from Manor High and Y5 groups from Brookside and Overdale Junior School. The performance brought to life how everyday materials are used in cutting edge technology, the importance of problem solving and gave our young scientists an insight into real career pathways.

Year 11 Parents and Carers

Year 11 French and Spanish students have been busy over Easter preparing for their GCSE speaking examinations which are running from Thursday 23^rd April to Friday 1^st May and are worth 25% of students’ overall French & Spanish grades.

Our attention then turns to the remaining skills of reading, listening and writing. In preparation for this, the Modern Languages Department will be running a Saturday French & Spanish revision workshop on Saturday 9^th May similar in format to our recent Year 11 Easter School. There will be two sessions, 9:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-1:00pm.

If your child is invited to one of these sessions you will receive a separate invitation via email informing you of which session they should attend, so please look out for this correspondence from the Modern Languages Department.

Thank you for your support in ensuring that your child achieves the best possible grade in the upcoming GCSE French and Spanish examinations.

Mrs Rodríguez

Alumni

We would love former students to come into Manor High School to talk to students (with staff) about their experiences of post 16 education, university, the world of work and more! If you are interested in helping please contact us!

Celebrating success stories

We endeavour to share our students’ positive stories during tutor time and where we can during assemblies. If a student has achieved or accomplished something please do share it with your tutor. Your tutor will be able to celebrate this during in tutor time and share with the relevant Standards and Progress Leader. We can then use some to celebrate with the whole year group in assembly. We have so many amazing students and we want to share as many of their positive stories as we can

Preloved School Uniform Sale

We’re delighted to offer preloved school uniform items for sale — a great way to save money and support sustainability!

A price list is below for your reference. If you’d like to purchase any items, please email us at
📧 Preloveduniform@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk with the items and sizes you require.

We also gladly accept donations of clean, gently used uniform. Donations can be dropped off at school reception at any time.

Please follow this link to view the school uniform requirments Uniform – Manor High School – Oadby

Thank you for helping us make school life more affordable and eco-friendly!

Safeguarding Update

This term our focus for safeguarding is on child criminal exploitation and how staff can spot and signs and support students. I wanted to share this with you as parents so you can read and understand what these terms mean and things to look out for. Hopefully this is useful but if you have any concerns or worries about a child, please let a member of the safeguarding team know.

Definitions: child criminal exploitation and sexual exploitation | Barnardo’s

‘What I wish my parents or carers knew…’: a guide for parents and carers on children’s digital lives (Children’s Commissioner)

The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has published a guide to help parents and carers navigate the challenge of managing children’s everyday online habits. Written with direct input from children and young people, including teenagers consulted in schools and the Commissioner’s Youth Ambassadors. The guide is designed to make difficult conversations easier and more regular.

The guide covers setting boundaries around phone use, talking about harmful content, and building ongoing communication that goes beyond a one-off conversation. The voice of young people runs through it, including this from one teenager: “Don’t be afraid to be firm… If you are worried your child is seeing harmful content and you don’t know what they’re watching and it’s affecting their behaviour, just take it that you know best, they don’t.”

What I wish parent guide