Is your child collecting their GCSE results this week? The National Careers Service has a guide for parents, guardians and carers to help you support your child on Results Day. You can find it here: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-your-education-and-training-choices/exam-results/parent-guide
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.
On Thursday 13th July, students in Years 10 and 11 from across The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust met at the Hillingdon Athletics Ground to kick start Sports Day. From events such as track, shot-put, javelin, and relay, De Salis proved harmonious in their team work and support. Well done to all students who took part and made De Salis Proud!
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!
On Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th July, 30 of our current Post 16 Year 12 students were afforded the opportunity to visit the J.P. Morgan Chase offices in Embankment and Canary Wharf. This was made possible through the Trust’s current partnership with Diversity Org. During the visits, students were given the chance to interact with employees from the J.P. Morgan Chase office through custom-made workshops: • Career Exposure Panel - A panel discussion where representatives from the company share their past route of education and career path. • Financial Health & Literacy – A panel discussion where students learn financial responsibility (e.g. spending & saving habits), how to establish credit and understand how interest rates work. • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – A panel discussion aimed to help students build the confidence needed to speak on their skills and accomplishments as well as identify imposter syndrome triggers.
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:
If you are interested, please take a look at the HAF webpage
This is a free event for children and families to have fun during the summer.
Activities will include:
Book your free tickets at Playday 2023 | Hillingdon Theatres
Free parking available in the field off Park Road. This event is appropriate for children 2-10 years. See the attached flyer for more information.
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.
The Universal Youth Service is running the Summer Activities Programme for children and young people in school year 1-12 from Monday 24th July to Friday 25th August 2023. These will be delivered across the borough at South Ruislip, Ruislip, and Harlington Young People's Centre's. The booking system will go live on Monday 26th June 2023, to find out more information about the programme and how to book, please look at the webpage: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/summer-activitieswww.hillingdon.gov.uk/summer-activities
If the child/young person is on free school meal (benefit related) in Hillingdon, they will be eligible for a free HAF place which includes a meal each day. If you are a resident or non-resident the cost of the programme is £18:40 per day and activities are booked as a week-long programme.
Dear parents / guardians,
Health issues related to the current warm weather are causing our A&Es to be busier than usual, with waits of up to 11 hours in A&Es at the moment. A&E is for life threatening emergencies. There are lots of NHS services that can help you. Knowing where to go, and when, will help you get the right care when you need it.
Your local high street pharmacy can provide advice and over the counter medication to help with hayfever. You can also contact your GP surgery or call 111 when your GP is closed.
In this warm weather, when we also have a very high pollen count at the moment, make sure you follow our top tips to prevent yourself becoming unwell.
Fun and free sessions and workshops for 8 to 24-year-olds who live, learn or earn in Hillingdon and may benefit from additional targeted support.
Get active this half term with 2 fun-filled days of creative arts, sports, cooking and activities. During the 2 days, we'll focus on fun, fitness, wellbeing and teamwork, and will also be teaming up with YourStance to deliver emergency lifesaving skills.
Exam season can be a challenging time for young people. Many feel stressed in the lead-up to their exams and worried in anticipation of their results.
As adults, it can be difficult to know what we can do to support children and young people during this time. Place 2 Be have created some tip sheets full of practical advice to help young people, schools and families manage stress during exam season.
