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Friday 21st July 2017

Good afternoon,

Despite it being the last full week of term we certainly aren't relaxing!


A group of Year 10 students have been getting up really early every day for 4 days to travel to London to be Kit Carriers for the World Para Athletics. You can see who they have been assisting on our Twitter feed.


On Monday we held our final Presentation Evening and gave out well deserved awards to Years 7, 9 and 10 students. Photos can be viewed here.


On Tuesday we invited Icknield School to work collaboratively with our design and technology experts, with the design and manufacture of new puzzles ready for marketing. Following the design process, our Icknield partners completed research and design development, prior to moving into the workshop to manufacture some really innovative creations using a variety of materials, processes and techniques.


We also spent Tuesday with Year 4 more able pupils from Portway and Anton Junior Schools as they explored literacy through the medium of piracy with Captain Brown and Captain Gregory!


We also hosted the Primary Dance Showcase on Tuesday evening when 150 Year 5 pupils, choreographed by Miss Walker, put on an amazing 'through the decades' show to help celebrate our 50th Birthday. Well done Year 5's, that was amazing!


Parents of Year 4 and 5 pupils were invited to attend our Open Mornings on Wednesday and Thursday this week and were shown around the school by our very informed Year 10 prefects. Thank you - you did a great job!


There was no rest for Year 10 Performing Arts students as they gave their end of term performances on Wednesday to parents and to staff on Thursday.


And finally, Year 8 students have enjoyed watching a Maths Magician today.


I would like to thank the staff, students, governors and parents for all their support throughout the year. Have an enjoyable and restful summer break.


Summer Term Newsletter
The Summer Term Newsletter has been given to your child today to bring home. Do please ask your child for their copy. It will contain key dates for the next academic year. It is also available on-line and can be viewed here. New Year 7 students will have a copy to bring home on their first day - Tuesday 5th September.


New Intake parents - please do remember all the documentation and information you have been given is available for you to read on our New Intake page on the website.


Cashless Catering Update
Over the summer holidays, we will be upgrading the cash loader in the English block to accept the new £5, £10 notes and £1 coins. This machine will now be the only place students will be able to top up their catering accounts with cash. They will however be able to check their catering balances (but not load cash) in the auditorium corridor.


We strongly recommend parents make use of the online payment facility for catering payments instead of sending students into school with cash. Full details can be found on our website at http://www.harrowway.hants.sch.uk/payments and any parents who have yet to sign up and need a reminder of their childs 'link code' can contact the finance office here.


If parents do choose to continue to pay with cash, adding funds for several days at a time will save your child having to queue to load the money. We'd like to remind parents that we are able to set a daily catering spending limit for your child if you wish - the finance office are happy to set this up on request.​


Photography Equipment
Our Art and Photography Department is looking for photography equipment - if you have any equipment you no longer need there is a letter on our Letters Home page from Mrs Collins and Miss Fowler explaining what equipment would be useful to us.


Uniform
We have undertaken a spot check on uniform this week and some students have been given a letter to bring home where uniform (particularly skirts and trousers) has not met our uniform requirements. A copy of the letter will also be posted home. In these cases, could I please ask parents for their support to ensure correct uniform is provided for September?


Uniform change
We are changing the way we sell uniform. With immediate effect, all items of clothing are available from our suppliers Stitch a Logo. We will continue to make items available at school until stocks are exhausted.


We have also made some changes to the uniform for next year. Our PE kit has been revamped and extended. Please note that this change will be introduced for the new Year 7's in September onwards. Current students will continue with their usual uniform requirements and expectations.


e-Books
e-Books

We are pleased to confirm that our e-book platform is up and running and we are currently promoting its use. It can be accessed from the button on the Harrow Way VLE.​


The platform is provided by Hampshire Schools Library Service and is free for students to use on devices at home. The service can be accessed by the students' normal network log-in. There are over 2,300 titles and the appropriate age restrictions are in place. We are sure that students will find this a useful addition to the resources provided by our School Library. Students and parents/carers are welcome to contact Mrs Burningham in the school Library direct for more information.

AMTC Starlights

AMTC Starlights

Over the Summer, we are pleased to announce that several of our students will be appearing in Andover Musical Theatre Company's Youth Group (Starlights) production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Lights Theatre on 23rd-26th August.

Ticket information can be found on their flyer here.

 
Calendar
July / September 2017

Monday 24th July
Year 9 Marwell Trip


Tuesday 25th July
12.45 pm School closes


Autumn Term

Monday 4th September
INSET Day


Tueday 5th September
8.45 am New Year 7 students and Year 11 Prefects only


Wednesday 6th September
8.45 am New Year 7 students and Year 11 Prefects only


Thursday 7th September
8.45 am All students


Planned School Trips for 2017/18

These visits for 2017/18 have currently been agreed by the Headteacher. Others will be added throughout the year. There is no guarantee that they will all go ahead as this depends on student uptake. Further details on each visit will be given out to the year group/classes involved by the member of staff organising the visit.

School Trips
Summer Activities
Summer Holiday Plans

Test Valley Community Leisure are providing free sport sessions over the holidays, more information can be found here.

Hampshire Cultural Trust have lots of free family events occurring across Hampshire, more information here.

 
Community Courses
Community Courses

Please follow this link to view courses available at Harrow Way from September, together with enrolment details.

Harrow Way Community School,
Harrow Way, Andover, SP10 3RH
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Harrow Way Community School (All Parents) Mailing List

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