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Today year 10 students visited the Innovation Agri-Tech Group (IAG) to understand more about indoor farming, ways food production was affecting climate change and research and innovation in the agri-food chain. The indoor farm facility is at the cutting edge of innovation, using aeroponics as a novel way of growing food. Students were able to smell and taste a variety of produce such as edible flowers, lettuce, basil and coriander. Students also learned how scientists were able to adjust the amount of nutrients, water, temperature and even the colour of light to produce the ideal growing conditions for plants. Finally, students met with members of the IAG team, asked questions and heard first-hand how they became involved in the sector as well as the different job opportunities in the agri-food sector.

On Wednesday 27th September, Year 9 students visited the Centre of the Cell which is a Science Education Centre at Queen Mary, university of London. As part of their Key Stage 3 studies students were captivated by the virtual displays and interactive games which opened their eyes and enabled them to learn interactively about the amazing world of cells, the Human body and the latest medical research.

As a celebratory finish to the culmination of Year 11, Students at De Salis and across The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust came together for their ‘Night on the Red Carpet’ prom. From topnotch cars, fancy dresses and even shiny tuxedos, the Year 11 Prom was certainly the event of the year! Students enjoyed their time on the dance floor whilst making use of the photo booths and trying their hand at the 360 cameras before the night ended off with a traditional Prom King and Queen crowning, followed by a vote of greatest teacher, which went to none other than our Assistant Principal, Mr Donning. The students had a night to remember, and our staff are extremely proud of the young adults they are becoming.

Monday 7th July marked the first day of Alliance Challenge for students at De Salis. Alliance Challenge is a TRUST organised event, in which students work as teams on several group projects such as a windmill building, chess contest, a treasure hunt and more. This year’s theme for Alliance Challenge is “Unity in Diversity” which can be seen in the students’ projects over the week. Alliance Challenge continues into next week, where we are excited to find out our winners!

Hillingdon’s Summer HAF programme will be delivered from Monday 31st July to Friday 25th August. Booking is open now!

Through their programme of free healthy food and fun activities, children and young people can develop new skills, take part in creative and physical activities, learn about food and cooking, and enjoy a nutritious meal each day.

The holiday programme, funded by the Department for Education, is open to school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. We are also able to provide a limited number of discretionary places to vulnerable children that do not meet the Free School Meal criteria,

if you would like for a child you are supporting to be considered for a HAF place, please email HAFprogramme@hillingdon.gov.uk with the child's name, date of birth, address and parent contact details.

Activities this Summer include:

• Learn to ride a bike or develop your cycling skills
• Football, Cricket, Basketball, Taekwondo and multi-sports
• Parent and child cookery sessions
• Dance, drama and arts programmes
• Multi-activity camps
• Remote Control car racing
• Coding activities
• SEND activity camps
• Specialist music and drama programmes for asylum/refugee children

If you are interested, please take a look at the HAF webpage

Hillingdon’s Educational Psychology Service can offer support to parents, guardians and carers whose child is experiencing difficulties in wanting to attend school. Please see the attached leaflet for more information.