Dear Families

Over the past week, our students have been actively engaged in various activities and events extending provision beyond the school gate. Our talented musicians participated in the Leics Make Music Festival and the Big Sing at De Montfort Hall, showcasing their musical abilities. Additionally, a group of students had the opportunity to watch the acclaimed production of Blood Brothers at the Curve Theatre in Leicester, providing them with a memorable and enriching experience.  Next week sees the departure of our residential multi-sports trip to Plas Gywnant in Wales, which students are very much excited about!

Furthermore, our Duke of Edinburgh's Award students are currently undertaking their expedition in Derbyshire, demonstrating their resilience and determination in completing this challenging endeavour.

In terms of infrastructure improvements, we have recently refurbished the Science, English, and main Reception areas within the school premises. The feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, creating a vibrant and engaging learning environment for all.  Images are below.

We continue to ask for your support with school uniforms.  It is hoped that the weather will continue to warm over the coming weeks.  However, we will still expect students to adhere to our school uniform guidelines.  We still expect blazers, school shoes and ties to be worn.  Should there be any relaxation of rules if there is a spell of very hot weather, we would let you know as well as the students.  We would not just inform the students!  I am being optimistic with the message- but there is hope that the weather begins to warm at some point!

Rewards opportunities have been ongoing this week.  We have rewarded several students with their lunchtime pizzas cashed in from the Classcharts rewards store! 

Have a lovely weekend.

Mr S Greiff

Year 10 work experience

We are regularly in touch with the LEBC about the progress of our students' placements. They have told us that students should be getting information regarding their placements about 5–6 weeks prior to their placement. This means we should be getting information to students either in the week just before half-term or at the beginning of the first week back at school after the break. We will keep you posted!

Year 11 Oxbridge talk

On Monday 22^nd April, some Year 11 students attended a presentation by Mr James Neville about applying to Oxbridge universities as well as getting information about early applications for courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary. The presentation was insightful and gave useful tips and advice for applications to university in general.

The presentation Mr Neville used can be found here: https://prezi.com/p/pgucuhn8b_of/early-entry-ucas-jneville/

We have shared this with all Year 11 students, not just those who were in attendance on Monday.

Engineering experience at Loughborough University

Just a reminder about the engineering experience opportunity at Loughborough University.

The information below is from Loughborough University who have a free two-day, on-campus residential, for year 11 students who want to find out more about studying engineering at university. Various eligibility criteria apply, please read all the information below and then follow the link provided for more information / to apply. The Application Deadline is 6 May 2024 and should only take about 20 minutes to complete the form. Successful applicants will take part in a range of practical engineering workshops and industry talks. Each session will be run by academics, a careers team or an expert in industry and students are encouraged to pick subjects that they may not have considered before.

Cost - Engineering experience is free for successful applicants to the engineering experience program, as places are funded by Loughborough University.  This includes accommodation, food, and travel (travel costs covered up to £80).

Eligibility Criteria - Students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Live in a neighbourhood which has a low progression rate to higher education or an area which has a high level of financial, social or economic deprivation. This is defined by home postcode, either:
  • POLAR 4 Q1
  • POLAR 4 Q2 and IMD Decile 1-4
  • IMD Decile 1 -2
  • Postcode that is eligible for Uniconnect

Loughborough University has a postcode checking service to assist in the process of identifying these students. 

• Eligible for Free School Meals (within the last 6 years) or currently in receipt of/entitled to Pupil Premium 

• Time spent in care (3+ months)

To apply and find out more, please visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/engexp or email: Engexp@lboro.ac.uk

A message from WQE:

During the Summer Term, WQE are offering Masterclasses specifically for Year 10 students. They hope that these sessions will allow staff and students to engage with bespoke and inspiring materials, with the aim of sparking interest and encouraging Year 10 students who are already starting to think about their Post-16 options. These run in a range of subjects (we shared a number of different sessions in last week's parents' newsletter). The masterclasses will all run between 16:45 – 17:45, so there will be no impact on school attendance.

For more information about the subjects and topics covered and also, including how to sign up for these, please follow this link: Year 10 Masterclasses - WQE

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation – Harmful sexual behaviour prevention toolkit

Please see the attached link below for some useful information about harmful sexual behaviours, with useful tips and advice.

It gives an overview of behaviours that are concerning and those that are normal age appropriate sexual behaviour.

Stop_It_Now_harmful_sexual_behaviour_prevention_toolkit.pdf

Here are the current standings:

1. Bradgate
2. Watermead
3. Clarendon
4. Knighton

Keep up the great work everyone!

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• General enquiries:  admin@manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
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