Heathfield Community College

Olympic Hopes for Heathfield Swimmer

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The swimming talent of Heathfield Community College student, Michael Faber was recognized this summer when he was selected for the South East England Swimming Squad. Michael was representing Sussex at the English Schools Division 12 Gala, in Southampton when he beat off other swimmers during tough time trials to win a place on the team. The squad will represent Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire and the Channel Islands at the prestigious English Schools National Swimming championship in Manchester later this year. Michael, age 13, puts in hours of practice each week at Eastbourne Swimming Club. Despite his obvious talents, he only started swimming seriously two years ago. We used to go swimming for fun and my Dad noticed I was quite good said Michael. Michaels Dad may just have spotted a new swimming star of the future, as Michael is determined to keep perfecting his swimming skills Id love to swim for Britain at the next Olympics said Michael.

The heART of Heathfield

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Roxanne, 18, from Vines Cross, completed the two-year A2 and AS level course in just one year. I think I did so well because the college gave me the freedom to work in my own way and follow my own ideas she said. The college, which holds specialist visual and performing arts status, is delighted with the grades achieved by this years Art students. Art Department Head, Emma Watson, said we are thrilled that Roxanne and the rest of our students did so well in their exams. The students hard work, creative talent and commitment really paid off and their results are extremely well deserved. Head Teacher, Alan Powell has praised the talents of the students and commitment of the staff The Arts College is going from strength to strength. We had a 100% pass rate at A level Art this year - with 64% of those students receiving a grade A pass. This is a huge achievement and reflects the fantastic work taking place here at Heathfield. The college also celebrated GCSE success, with 90% of students gaining grades A* - C this summer.

2005 OfSTED report

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Read the ofsted report from December 2005

Watch the promotional video

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Produced by Ben Sherlock and Karl Brown

Newsletter Online

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Download the latest heathfield community college newsletter. Requires Adobe Acrobat.

Lost

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:11:06 GMT

Using the theme of the TV programme ‘Lost’, 125 pupils from year 8 became ‘lost’ in the Science Department and had to work out ways to survive the day in a science lab. They had to compete with the ‘Others’ in various labs to show how resourceful they could be. Everyone had fun making face creams, face packs, hair gels, lipsticks and lip glosses to wear to the reunion – especially the boys! As the face pack could only be put on for one minute the teams made a mechanical clock to time it exactly To light their way across the island pupils devised a mechanical lamp and then an underwater lamp to attract fish (for the BBQ of course) – unfortunately no fish were seen in the Science Labs! We were very lucky to have Dr Jonathon Hare come along and work with the different groups and show them how to make a lamp and a buzzer operate using sea water, potatoes and carbon rods. He also presented prizes of science encyclopedias to the best 3 students in each group and goody bags of sample perfumes and cosmetics to the best group (Ms Thoburn & Mrs Roles group).

Opening Ceremony at the Wealden Skills Centre

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:13:16 GMT

On Tuesday 21 February, The Duke of York performed the official opening ceremony at the Wealden Skills Centre, which offers a range of vocational courses to the whole community. The Wealden Skills Centre is a partnership project set up by Beacon Community College, Heathfield Community College, Uckfield Community Technology College, Uplands Community Technology College and Sussex Downs College. His Royal Highness was welcomed to the County by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mr Peter Field, who represented the Lord Lieutenant on this occasion. The new Centre, on the Bellbrook Estate in Uckfield, runs courses in construction, motor vehicle maintenance, carpentry, brickwork and painting and decorating in four dedicated workshops. The Prince received a presentation on the benefits of the flexible learning programme and had an informal discussion with the representatives of the partnership, who worked together to set up this community resource – the first of its kind in the Wealden area. His Royal Highness, accompanied by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, also went on a tour of the Centre, meeting students, tutors and invited guests, including the High Sheriff of the County, Mr David Tate; before being invited to unveil a plaque, engraved with the following words: “The best way to see the future is to create it” The Duke also visited two Uckfield businesses (TR Fastenings, recent winners of the Sussex International Business Award, and Gunnebo Entrance Control Ltd.) to help celebrate their export achievements

Dancing Around The World

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:37:47 GMT

Youngsters from East Sussex wowed a packed audience on Monday 13th March with a performance of a project called Dancing Around The World.

More than 250 pupils from nine difference primary schools joined Heathfield Community College students to perform dances inspired by different cultures such as India and South America.

Pupils were led in South American workshops throughout January and February by Paul and Lindsay Newton-Palmer of Ezyfeet Dance Company, based in Uckfield, and Indian-style workshops with Sujata Banerjee, a professional dance practitioner from London.

Students and staff choreographed dances which were performed at The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, in front of 600 people.The show was opened by the College's Batucada Drumming Group, with each school performing their chosen dance which they had worked on for several weeks. The grand finale brought back more than 250 children to the stage to wild applause from spectators.

Cyber Concert

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:46:08 GMT

A Cyber Concert, featuring the latest in high tech music was held for the first time at Heathfield Community College on Thursday 9th March 2006.

In excess of twenty A' Level Music Technology Students platformed their own compositions and recording against a background of experimental video.

The Year 12 Students were impressive in their command of the technology but it was Year 13 Students, whose brief was to compose music for a contemporary British urban film, which startled the audience with the maturity of their original compositions.

Will Holden, Charlie Brown, James Stockman, Dominic Phair, Tim Gover, Karl Brown, James Puttock, Max Walker, gave every impression that they could pursue this venture professionally.

Easter Holiday 2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:24:56 GMT

STUDENTS - The College will be closed for students from Monday 3 April until Wednesday 19 April inclusive (Wednesday 19 April is an INSET day).

OFFICE - The College Administration Office will be open from 9am to 12 noon daily (except Bank Holidays). Uniform may be purchased during these hours.

Mufti Day

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:48:06 GMT

MUFTI DAY is on Friday 28 April. The cost of coming in non-uniform is £1 per student. This money will go to different charities which are chosen by each year group. Watch this space for the supported charities.

Exam Invigilators wanted for the Summer Term

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:31:53 GMT

Barcelona 2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:08:46 GMT

Following the Art Department’s Trip to Barcelona one sixth former has put pen to paper

Barcelona 2006

Not so long ago,
Some people stepped on board a plane.
Several students and three teachers,
Who were thought to be insane.

They flew to Barcelona,
And that was where they stayed.
Until all their films had been used up,
And numerous sketches made.

In those four days,
They were amazed at just how much they saw.
From Gaudi’s wobbly building,
To Gaudi’s wobbly floor.

It was a short drive from the airport,
To where they’d stay that night.
Along the way, all that they saw,
Was one huge building site.

Once they reached their destination,
There was a slight delay.
If the coach driver knew where the hotel was,
He decided not to say.

Mr Cary split from the group,
To search for the hotel.
In half an hour he was back,
Having been round the city as well.

Although everyone was wrecked,
They still went to the temple that day.
Admiring Gaudi’s masterpiece,
Only for some to say:

It’s alright, but was he lazy?
‘Cos it’s still not finished yet!
It’s now been a hundred years,
He’s getting hourly pay, I bet!

That night they sat eagerly waiting,
For the meal at the hotel.
Guessing at what they might have to eat,
Most guessed at eggs from the smell.

But they needn’t have worried,
It was fine and they were pleased.
Except with the last night’s starter,
Which was a plate of peas.

A walk along the rambla,
Was a lovely thing to see.
Even with the Spanish shouts of:
“Will you marry me”?

During their time in the city,
They roamed everywhere.
Saw contemporary art, Gaudi’s house,
And a Metro in need of repair.

Went all the way up Montjuic,
And saw Picasso’s work.
But kept their flashes off,
So that nobody went berserk.

All in all it was a success,
And everyone thought it was grand.
They all returned home inspired,
From the Spanish wonderland.

If you’re wondering how I know all that,
It’s because of this, you see.
One of those weary travellers,
Just happened to be me.

Dominic Cross

Ski America 2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:11:26 GMT

Teachers Phil Pedley, Chris Sherwood, Justine Jackson and Sue Evans took 40 Heathfield Community College Students to America in Half Term.

The morning of February 10th was a particularly early one for all of us departing to America, however smiling faces on both parent’s and pupils was evident. The journey to Heathrow was slick although there was a sense of panic on the face of Ellie Budgen when she realised that her bright pink suitcase had left Heathrow in the boot compartment of the coach. What would we do without mobile phones? The 3 hour wait in Heathrow allowed time for breakfast and the adrenalin and excitement to set in, it also allowed time for all the girls to smell particularly nice having sprayed a squirt of all perfumes from the duty free shop on either their body or their clothes.

The flight itself was smooth and it just felt like 6 hours eating and drinking as much as you can. Pupils began socialising with one another and of course meeting new friends from other schools.

The arrival in Boston soon approached and the pilot got a round of applause the moment the wheels hit the ground, I guess for some it was a sign of relief and others it was celebrating the start of the ski holiday.

Pupils began to worry as we started driving through America that no snow was visible but soon enough ski-resorts came into view as did The Commodores Inn, the Hotel for the next 5 nights. It took minutes for pupils to find their rooms, unpack their suitcases and turn the beautifully groomed rooms into what their bedrooms at home look like! Of course, some had even managed to jump into their swimwear in preparation to test out the pool, one of the 3 hot tubs and the sauna.

Within an hour of our yellow school bus arriving we were on the slopes. The weather on the first day was glorious, perfect for beginners to sit in and listen attentively to instructions and for the more advances boarders and skiers it was picturesque as the chair lifts enabled us to climb great heights and look down at the silver specks gleaming on the snow from the sun light.

Pupils’ energy levels were high and all were buzzing with their achievements on our return to the hotel.

The evening was spent relaxing, swimming, eating, drinking, watching TV and listening to Americans say “let’s go and find the British kids!”.

Smiles just got bigger and bigger as the week progressed as did the technical ability of all pupils. Until Don Don Don the 3 musketeers ended up in slings!!

Maybe the technical ability of all pupils was not progressing as well as we were led to believe!

From this point on the evening entertainment really took off with Mr Pedley losing to 2 Year 11 girls in 10-pin bowling. We kindly invited the bus driver to play with us and without hesitation she was on the alley with her own shoes, initialed ball and mean bowling arm.

Faces began to change on our departure from the slopes but what was around the corner was particularly inviting. Chandeliers gleamed from the ceiling, the corridors were full of abstract artwork the marble floors were polished with pride and the views from the rooms were fantastic. Musicians were in their glory at the Hard-Rock Cafe as the guitar was passed from person to person.

Those hard earned savings were well spent on the shopping trip to Boston and suitcases were unpacked and repacked with new purchases.

The exhaustion was truly evident on the flight on the way home as many heads were bobbing about as pupils struggled to stay awake.

No broken bones, well behaved and a credit to the College.

Photo's will follow shortly.

Wilderness Wood

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:58:11 GMT

The whole year group were taken to Wilderness Wood in Hadlow Down on 3 half day trips during March. We looked at how the wood is managed in a sustainable way and how it is used by visitors. While there we also carried out a comparative survey of a Pine Plantation with an area of deciduous woodland and trekked around the entire wood. Thankfully the weather was mainly dry but a little chilly and staff and students enjoyed themselves.

History and Enrichment in Canterbury

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:23:50 GMT

At the start of the February holiday twenty five Year 13 History students accompanied by Mr Jones, Mr Dudgeon and Miss Martindale enjoyed a weekend of history and enrichment in Canterbury.

Staying in the luxurious surroundings of Canterbury Youth Hostel the weekend started with some hearty portions of fish and chips followed by the delights of a guided ghost tour of the city. Our guide, fully kitted out in a cape, top hat and a torch guided us through the streets of Canterbury full of tales of ghostly goings on.

On Saturday, after a full English breakfast, we walked into town, the staff retiring to a coffee shop with the papers while the students hit the shops. This was followed by a visit to the Cathedral. Our guide provided us with a detailed tour made a little difficult by the fact that there was an orchestra and chorus rehearsing!!

We returned to the Cathedral for evensong where the group were introduced to the joys of hymn singing.

In the evening we climbed the huge hill to the university to see a film starring Johnny Depp. The evening ended with a very enjoyable meal at Pizza Express.

A short visit in the rain to the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey ended proceedings on the Sunday morning before returning to Heathfield.

A thoroughly enjoyable weekend for all involved!

Fingerprints in the Library

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:00:33 GMT

We are planning to install biometric devices in the school library to improve the service that is offered to staff and children by the Library. Before we implement the system, we are keen to make sure that parents are aware of the purpose of the systems and to ensure that the opportunity is available to decide not to be involved in the system.
The Alice Library Management System uses a fingerprint recognition system to identify pupils. This allows the pupil to borrow and return books easily, without the need for a library card. This will speed up the loan process, and ensure that there is less chance of mistakes being made.
Fingerprints are not stored by the system, and it is not possible to create an image of a finger from the information that is stored in the library system and it cannot be used outside of college. The Head and Governors are happy that this does not contravene the data protection act, and that it is a sound concept.
If you have any concerns please contact Mr Colebourn at the college. Whilst it is quite possible to carry on using existing practices, we feel that this is a good way forward for the Library.

Year 11 Cabaret Evening

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:21:50 GMT

A number of Year 11 Students took part in an exciting evening of cabaret on 29th March 2006. The Main Hall of the College was packed with an audience of family and friends who were treated to a variety of musical performances from solo singers, dancers, musicians and rock bands.

As in previous years, the atmosphere at this event was exciting and supportive and valuable funds were raised for the Year 11 May Ball.

Interested in Electronics

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:54:32 GMT

Jack Cooper and Charlie French, Year 10 Students at Heathfield Community College, attended The Electronic Engineering course which took place from the 18th to 21st April at Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire.

The 4-day residential course began with an introduction to Analogue and Digital Electronics, with practical activities. This was followed by a solder and keep workshop and presentations on Electronic and Electrical Engineering, where students were able to learn more about career prospects within the industry.

A design and make challenge formed part of the course allowing the pupils to explore new ideas with guidance from experienced professionals from industry. Final testing of the projects took place on the last day. As well as working on the projects, students developed life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, time management and social interaction.

The main objective was to inspire and encourage young students to consider a career in electronics. The content had to have an enabling element balanced with theory, so creative projects, presentation skills and planning were an integral part of the course – key skills that students don’t often get chance to explore fully in their school environment.

The Electronic Engineering course is run by the independent charity, The Smallpeice Trust as part of an ongoing programme of residential courses designed to help young people learn and develop skills in engineering, design and management. For further information please visit our website www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk or telephone The Smallpeice Trust on 01962 333200.

Evening of Dance

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:04:49 GMT

On Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th April Heathfield Community College presented two evenings of dance. The work exhibited in this evening consisted of work taught during Key Stage 3 and 4 dance lessons, GCSE examination work and extra curricular work. The dancers that performed were boys and girls from years 7-11. The evenings were both a huge success due to the professionalism of the performers coupled with the technical ability of the lighting and music crew which consisted of Hannah Crush and Gary Walton. The comperes, Sophie Jupp and Lauren Sanderson also did a brilliant job introducing each dance. The students performed to an audience of 200, the atmosphere was great and they clearly appreciated the hard work and enthusism of all performances.

Year 11 Success At Ouse Valley Football Cup Final

Wed, 17 May 2006 11:38:41 GMT

The year 11 boys’ football team pulled off a very well deserved victory in this year’s Ouse Valley cup final, beating Uckfield 5-1. Five different scores contributed to the result, an indication of the team effort made by all of the players.

We managed to take an early lead and didn’t look like losing control at any stage. Everyone played their part to the full. With the score at 3-0 the result looked inevitable at half time. However Uckfield started the second half in much brighter mood, only to be disappointed by another Heathfield goal. Any further hope of Uckfield turning round the half time score line disappeared and Heathfield ran out the very well deserved victors.

Team Scorers

Simon Gayton

John Agate

Calvin Foster

Luke Perry

Greg Reeve

Sam Bromage *

Steve Songhurst *

Rob Holbourn

Dan Jones

James Baurer *

Darren Yeo *

Alun Williams

David Rayment *

Ryan Mills

Term Dates

Wed, 17 May 2006 12:11:28 GMT

For term dates check out http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/termdates/default.htm website

The Devil & Daniel Lyons

Mon, 22 May 2006 09:30:53 GMT

The Devil & Daniel Lyons

This is a tour by Years 7, 8 & 9 Heathfield Community College Students.

Performances will be on:

Monday 5 July @ Herstmonceux Primary on the
Monday 5 July @ HCC 7.00pm
Thursday 6 July @ Cross-in-Hand School
Thursday 6 July @ Robertsbridge Community College
Date & School to be confirmed in Shoreham

Tickets £4 Adults, £2 Students available from Arts College Office 01435 866066 Ext 256

More details will be on the Arts College Section of this website.

The Tony Russell Award For Achievement

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:50:44 GMT

Well done to FELICITY GREEN who is the winner of Year 11’s Tony Russell award for achievement.

The Tony Russell award is awarded in memory of Tony Russell by his wife Dorothy. Tony was Deputy Head at the college and died suddenly in 1987.

Students are nominated for this award for their achievement over and above their call of duty or ability in any field, ie: academic, sporting, social, drama, musical etc, etc.

This award was presented to Felicity by Dorothy Russell.

Felicity was nominated by staff for

Her outstanding work in drama,
For being a wonderful, talented, pleasant member of the tutor group.
Her enthusiasm and determination to succeed and achieve highly has been first class.
I have never known a student who is so talented in so many ways and yet so modest. The effort and energy she puts into whatever she is doing is amazing. She is also a thoroughly ‘nice’ person who shows empathy with others but is also able to maintain and share her own views without being forceful. It has been a joy to teach her and to watch her various performances, musical, dance and drama!
For extraordinary achievement in GCSE history, particularly her coursework.

Head of Year Mrs Holtham says:

“Throughout the 5 years Felicity has given a lot to the year group and we have truly enjoyed her many performances and enjoyed seeing her mature – particularly her wonderful voice. Her support to others students shows what a wonderfully ‘nice’ person she is and this has been so evident in all of the evenings (and many of them) that she has been involved in.
I am convinced she will make it to the top – watch for her name over the coming years!”

WELL DONE EVERYONE

Shortlisted Candidates

Barnaby Alderson
Constance Alderson Blench
Daisy Browne
Kayleigh Christie-Sturges
Dominic Cranfield
Natasha Fyfe
Felicity Green

Peter Markowski
Hannah Miller
Michelle Mills
Daniel Northwood
Jennifer Partridge
Matthew Payne
Bronwyn Powell

Darren Puxty
Rebecca Stock
Sally Webber
Magnus White
Sophie Woollard

Nominated Candidates

Jodie Adams
John Agate
Charlotte Allison
Benjamin Attoe
Natalie Baker
Alastair Baldry
Claire Barden
James Baurer
Samantha Bayly
Deborah Blanch
Anna Bodenham
Simon Bond
Joshua Broadway
Emma Brockhurst
Matthew Brooker
Jessica Butler
Claudia Caballero Pope
Aran Caldwell
Luke Cannon
Craig Chapman
Amy Cheeseman
Roxanne Collett
Adam Compton
Jennifer Cook
Jamie Croft
Rachel Cullimore
Danielle Cumberworth
John Davidson
Andrew Davies
Matthew Digweed
Rebecca Dryer
Jessica Earland
Daniel Edwards

Nathan Edwards
Peter Fairweather
Natalie Farmer
Matthew Frei
Alexandra Gill
Philip Head
Joseph Hellowell
Joshua Henry
Sabrina Hollands
Joshua Jackson
Thomas Jeffery
Charles Jones
Daniel Jones
Sophie Jupp
Charlotte Lanius-Roberts
Kelly Larken
Kirstie Leeves
Oliver Leighton
Emily Lynch
Michael Lynch
Rebecca Macadie
Jodi Males
Emily Malins
Joseph Marler
Anthony Matsell
Charles McKie
Diane McSweeney
Kimberley Milburn
Lee Morgan
Charlotte Mott
Elliot Murray
Kimberley Musson
Jason Nowell

Daniel Osborne
Emma Overy
Matthew Paines
Lucinda Palmer
Sarah Puttock
Stanley Quinn
Corrine Redfern
Katherine Reilly
Liam Reilly
Mark Richardson
Cheryl Robinson
Lewis Rowe
John Ryan
Brea Sargent
Jack Scott
Alexandra Skelton
Laura Skinner
Kezia Snook
Charlotte Swift
Lee Thomas
Rory Thompson
Hollie Trinder
Rebecca Vine
Victoria Walter
Benjamin Wark
Rebekah Waterhouse
Emily Watkivs
Alice Wettle
Nadine Wilding
Alun Williams
Emily Wood
Darren Yeo

Top Play Festival

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:12:03 GMT

TOP PLAY FESTIVAL

School Sports Coordinator: Max Cobbold ably assisted by Year 10 students from HCC and the PE Department are organising and hosting a TOP PLAY FESTIVAL this year for Year 2 children attending the local feeder primary schools. It is part of the TOP LINK initiative, which is run by the Youth Sports Trust. (TOP LINK is a leadership programme developed by the Youth Sport Trust. It enables young people to develop their leadership skills particularly those of planning, communication and organisation through sporting activities. The YST is a national charity with a key focus to improve sporting provision for children in the UK.)

All the year 10 students have been completing their Junior Sports Leader Award during their PE lessons and 4 students have received further young leaders training for this event. Fifty five year 10 students will be actively involved as leaders for the activities and events taking place on the day.

The festival requires the children to demonstrate a wide variety of physical prowess including running, jumping, aiming and throwing. The TOP PLAY event will take place on 7 June 2006. The festival will be fun and exciting for all participants with stickers, certificates, badges and medals being a reward to all.

Over 200 year 2 children will participate from the following schools: Dallington, Punnetts Town, All Saints & St Richards, Broad Oak, Five Ashes, Maynards Green, Parkside, Etchingham & Burwash.

Several local businesses have provided sponsorship to help run this event. The sponsorship has been used to provide: equipment for the activities, participants’ with stickers, certificates and refreshments. Special thanks to the all the sponsors of individual events and raffle ticket purchasers: Heathfield Hire, Gemini Greetings, Woodstock Fires Ltd & The Pet Food Shop.

Raffle ticket and sponsoring events is still possible for both the TOP PLAY and the TOP SPORT (Year 4) Festival on 10 July. If any other local business’s are interested in sponsoring the TOP SPORT Festival please contact Max Cobbold at HCC on 01435 866066 Ext 216.

Year 13 Tony Russell Award

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:36:50 GMT

James Cullimore has been awarded the Year 13 Tony Russell Award. His teachers have said the following about James:

"Not an academic but has been th emost helpful and supportive student. He has helped many staff with audio equipment and lighting set up for events, always giving of his time often late in the evening".

"For knowing more about the lighting board than any other member of staff and for being so generous with his time and patient with someone who has very limited technical knowledge".

"For being so fantastic at \'all things technical\'. For putting everybody else first, often at the detriment of himself. For helping across the whole school with support with younger students; film club, masterclass day and specail educational needs events. What a star!".

"James is an absolute star! he is a technical wizard and the only one who really knows how to use our complicated lighting board. He always comes to our rescue and has given up huge amounts of his time for all the production events in school. He never complains even when it has increased his pressure of work".

Well done to the following shortlisted students:

Levi Shirkey - "an exceptional biologist", "an enthusiastic approach to learning & hard working", "a high quality mature student who works extremely hard, achieves very highly and is self motivated, self disciplined, polite, helpful and a pleasure to teach".

Toby Farmiloe - "astonishing commitment to work", "phenomenally hard working, intelligent, articulate and always striving to improve", "the most dedicated, committed, modest, hard-working student I have ever had the pleasure of teaching!".

Clemens Comer - "Enthusiastic approach to learning", "high quality mature student who works extremely hard, achieves very highly and is self motivated, self disciplined, polite, helpful and a pleasure to teach", "Clemens is a model student - he is independent, interested and interesting".

Also well done to the following students who were nominated for so many different reasons academic and non academic:

Dominic Cross
Carly Brownbridge
Charlie Brown
Neil Hoad
Rachel Hemsley
Ryan Hartfield
Tim Gover
Adam Gooch
Vicky Fletcher
Megan Faulkner

Seb Dangerfield
Matt Dalton
Max Walker
Karl Brown
Amy Vince
Suzanna Vince
Rachel Strange
James Stockman
Jess Stock
Emily Skelton

Ben Sherlock
Joe Richardson
Kirsten Read
Hayley Playfoot
Laura Nicholls
Jo Milton
Emran Kaddus
Sam Holliday
Jack Holliday

Heathfield Community College Mailing Lists

Tue, 23 May 2006 15:29:57 GMT

You can now receive the college newsletter and other announcements made by the college via E-Mail. To do this please click here and subscribe to the relevant lists. You will then receive an E-Mail form the college whenever the newsletter is released or an announcement is made.

Year 7 & 8 National Curriculum Tests

Wed, 24 May 2006 12:16:00 GMT

Year 7 students will be taking their end of year Science exam on either Monday 5June or Tuesday 6 June. All Year 8 students will sit their Science

exam on the 5June.

On the mornings of the 19 & 21 June all Year 7 students and Year 8 students will be taking part in the National Curriculum Maths Tests. If you require any more information please contact your son/daughter’s Maths teacher.

Junior Maths Challenge

Wed, 24 May 2006 12:18:04 GMT

At the end of April, 60 Year 7 students and 60 Year 8 students took part in the prestigious Junior Maths Challenge. This is a National Competition in ‘problem solving’ maths. Results are due by the end of June, and we expect a number of Gold Certificates to be awarded.

Watch this space!

Staff Fund Raising Activities

Wed, 24 May 2006 12:19:18 GMT

On the 23^rd June 2006 one of our LSA’s, Linda Jennings, ran the London Marathon in 5 hours and 24 seconds. Linda raised £390 which was donated Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund. Well done Linda.

Several members of our staff will be riding in the annual London to Brighton Bike Ride on the 18 June. They will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation. If you would like to make a donation please send this in a sealed envelope to the Finance Office.

Jane Millis our Welfare Officer is attempting a Tandem Sky Dive at the beginning of August in aid of the MS Sussex Treatment Centre. This is very close to Jane’s heart as her son suffers from MS. If you would like more information please contact Jane Millis on Ext 203. Any donations should be sent in a sealed envelope via the Finance Office marked for the attention of Jane Millis.

Year 8 Camp

Wed, 24 May 2006 12:28:22 GMT

This takes place from the 17^th – 21^st July. Details regarding payment, activities, food, etc can be found below. If you require any more information please contact Miss Cobbold on Ext 216.

An example of camp activities:

CAMP 1 GROUP A

Time

M O R N I N G

A F T E R N O O N

EVENING

Day

6 ? onwards

MON

ARRIVE – SET UP CAMP

Kayaking

13.30 – 15.00

Scavenger Hunt

Football/Rounders

Wide Games/Hide & Seek

TUE

Abseiling

(old tower)

9.00 – 10.30

Swimming

11 – 12

Team Building

Crate

Challenge

14.00 – 15.00

Assault Course 15.30 – 16.30

Football/Rounders

Wide Games

Black Hand Gang - 1 vs 2

WED

Climbing

(out)

9.00 – 10.30

Team building

Swimming

13.00 – 14.00

Archery

Moorhens

15.00 – 16.00

Football/Rounders

Wide Games

Capture the Flag - 1 vs 2

THU

Grass

Sledging

9.00 – 10.00

Orienteering

11.00 – 12.30

Team

Building

14.00 – 15.00

Walk

Football/Rounders

Tug of War

Presentation

FRI

CLEAR UP CAMP - LEAVE

What we eat!

Menu

DAY	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	EVENING MEAL
MON	/	/	SAUSAGES (VEGGIE SAUSAGES), POTATOES, BEANS. MANDARINS
TUES	CEREAL, BACON BUTTIES, BEANS, BREAD	SANDWICHES, CRISPS, BISCUIT, FRUIT	CHICKEN SUPREME (VEG CURRY), RICE FRUIT FLAN + EVAP MILK
WED	CEREAL, EGGS, BREAD (EGGIE BREAD)	SANDWICHES, CRISPS, BISCUIT, FRUIT	BOLOGNESE (RAGU SAUCE), PASTA FRUIT COCKTAIL
THUR	CEREAL, BACON BUTTIES, BREAD	SANDWICHES, CRISPS, BISCUIT, FRUIT	RAVIOLI, POTATOES ANGEL DELIGHT
FRI	USE UP OF FOOD – CEREAL TRY NOT TO COOK!	SAUSAGE & CHIPS

LETTER 1

November 2005

Dear Parent,

YEAR 8 CAMP

Our annual camp for students in Year 8 will take place at Blackland Farm, East Grinstead, between Monday 17 and Friday 11 July 2006.

It is a challenging and enjoyable week and we hope to take nearly all of the year group. Activities will include rock climbing, canoeing, abseiling, archery, mountain biking and walking.

The final cost of the camp will be £99, which includes the activities, equipment, insurance, transport, camp T-shirt and food. This is rather a large sum, especially at this time of year and we would like to ask that you pay a non-returnable deposit of £30 to secure a place at camp. The remainder of the balance can then be paid in instalments, or however you wish to pay, with the full amount being paid by 31 May 2006.

Please ensure the money (preferably a cheque made payable to Heathfield Community College) is placed in an envelope with your child’s name and form clearly marked on it and returned to the desk outside the Finance Office (Mrs Moss) before college starts or at break time.

If you have any queries or worries about the camp, please contact me at college. I will be sending you a list of equipment required and further details prior to the May half term.

Yours sincerely,

Miss M Cobbold

Camp Leader

LETTER 2

May 2006

Dear Parent

YEAR 8 CAMP

As you will be aware our Year 8 Camp will take place at Blacklands Farm, East Grinstead between Monday 17 and Friday 21 July 2006.

The cost of the camp is £99, which includes the activities, equipment, insurance, transport, camp T-shirt and food. Most of you will have paid the non-returnable deposit of £30 and a second instalment by now but we would like to remind you that your outstanding balance (students/parents can check with their form tutor or the finance office if unsure what the balance is) needs to be paid by the 31 May 2006.

Please return your final payment (cheques are the preferred method of payment and should be made payable to Heathfield Community College)in the envelope provided with your child’s name and form clearly marked on it and returned to the letterbox on the Finance Office door.

The receipted envelopes will be returned to the student via their form tutor.

If you have any queries or worries about the camp, please contact me at college.

Yours sincerely

Miss M Cobbold

Camp Leader

LETTER 3

YEAR 8 CAMP 17^th-21^st July 2006

Dear Parent,

It is now only a matter of weeks until we go off on school camp and I enclose a kit list,

a copy of the personal accident insurance policy, guidelines for clothing and foot wear

for each activity and a parental consent and medical background details form, which must be completed and returned as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that I do not expect students to bring new clothing etc to camp, as belongings often get very dirty. Students often wish to bring such items as mobile phones, personal stereos, Game boys, etc., with them. Please note that this is entirely at their risk. I strongly advise you not to let them bring such items. We have no suitable place to lock such items up. They may bring a camera, but not an expensive one for the same reasons, ideally a disposable one. We only have personal accident insurance, which does not cover belongings. Parents must check that their home insurance will cover any personal belonging lost or damaged.

There is nowhere for the children to buy items, apart from the camp shop, so very little money is needed. Please do not allow any more than £8 to be taken to camp. Any money taken to camp is entirely their responsibility. They will however need some money for shower tokens (25p each). The students will be reminded of the camp rules when they arrive and will be expected to adhere to them at all times. However please note as that this is a residential college trip all college rules will be strictly adhered to at all times. The use of under age and illegal substances will not be tolerated.

There is one public telephone on site, which the students can only use with permission. As there is only one telephone and there will be hundreds of children on the site, please appreciate that casual calls home cannot be permitted. In the unlikely advent of an emergency you will be immediately contacted by a member of staff. Please ensure that the medical form contains contactable numbers for the whole day. If your child rings you via a mobile with a problem, please do not panic. If you are concerned please contact Mr Felton or myself on the college mobile phone numbers given below. The issue will be investigated and you will be informed of any decision made.

On 17^th July we will be leaving school at about 9.15 a.m., but expect students to be waiting to load and board the coaches at 8.45 a.m. We shall be returning to college at about 2.30 p.m on Friday 21^st July. Students can be collected from the sports hall car park. Please make sure your child brings along a packed lunch on the Monday.

Please could you also ensure that you have paid up in full by 31^st May 2006. Included in the price is a camp T-shirt, which each student will receive when they arrive at camp.

We are camping at

Blacklands Farm, East Grinstead, RH19 4HP, telephone number (01342) 810493.

College mobile phone numbers: Mr Felton 07740 486763 Ms Cobbold 07740 486762

Finally let's hope for a week of sunny dry weather and if you have any more queries please contact me at college.

Yours sincerely,

Ms Cobbold (Camp leader)

CONSENT, DETAILS AND MEDICAL FORM

I confirm I have parental responsibility for

STUDENTS NAME_________________FORM_____D.O.B._______

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S):_____________________________________

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY) We insist on a number for an adult person that can be contacted 24 hours a day.

HOME___________________________________MOBILE_________________________________________

DAYTIME_________________________________EVENING________________________________________

DOCTORS NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER___________________________________________

Date of last tetanus____________________

ADMINISTERING OF BASIC FIRST AID

In the event of illness or accident, I consent to any medial treatment, which might include the use of anaesthetics, paracetamol, antiseptic cream, insect bite cream etc.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN___________________________DATE___________

SPECIAL DETAILS Please indicate below of any medical condition, allergies or special diets which may require treatment.

MEDICAL:

DIET: VEGETARIAN YES/NO OTHER:

STUDENTS NAME_________________FORM_____D.O.B._______

I give permission for my child to take part in Rock-Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Crate Challenge, Assault Course, Orienteering, Team Building and Walking. To the best of my knowledge my child is fit and healthy for the purpose of these activities.