The Hemel Hempstead School
Issue 992
16 September 2016
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
HeadLines
Sandra Samwell, Headteacher of HHS from September 2005 to January 2012, died last week as a result
of leukaemia, aged 64. Sandra was passionate about the performing arts and the article in her local paper,
Peterborough Today, shows that she was involved in productions to the end. Sandra was at Deacon’s
School in Peterborough (now Thomas Deacon Academy) for more than 25 years before moving to The
Hemel Hempstead School then retiring. She studied theology at the University of Hull before training to
become a teacher at Homerton College at the University of Cambridge.
Her passing on Monday was sudden according to her younger sister Fiona Fairchild who said: “She was
diagnosed four weeks ago with leukaemia and had undergone treatment. It was bad but we did not expect
it to happen straight away. She was incredibly clever and loved everybody and helping people”. A
member of HHS staff supported this view, stating that “Sandra always found time to find out more about
each individual person – she was very caring”. The funeral takes place in Peterborough next Friday
afternoon.
On a happier note we were delighted to welcome Mike Swift from Hemel Stags Rugby League Club to the
Year 10 and 11 assembly on Wednesday. He commended the school for the way in which it had embraced
the sport and praised the achievement of many of the year groups, singling out in particular Sam Jolly and
Ed Shaw of Year 11 for their very high standard. He then made a surprise presentation of a trophy to Mr
Heward, Head of PE, who had been named Teacher of the Year for London and the South East.
Congratulations to Mr Heward and all of the students participating in rugby league in recent years.
Patrick Harty
Headteacher
HEADTEACHER
CERTIFICATES
For Exceptional Achievement – Selected for
the North London Rugby League
Representative Programme
Sam Jolly 11L
Ed Shaw 11P
Gold Letters issued recently:
Letter 12 GCSE Trip to Berlin
Letter 13 Year 7 Roman Legion Visit
Letter 14 16-19 Bursary
Letter 15 Year 11 GCSE Visit to British
Museum
Letter 16 Open Day for Prospective Parents
Letter 17 Year 11 Science Revision Guides
Letter 18 KS4 English Literature Set Texts
Letter 19 Year 11 Careers Interviews
Parking and Vehicles around the School Site
Parents are reminded that when picking up and
dropping off students by car they should NOT enter
the school site (unless the student has a physical
disability) and should NOT STOP or PARK near to
either entrance (Heath Lane or Anchor Lane).
Students may be dropped off and collected from
Beechfield Road or the Sportspace car park in
Heath Lane (please be aware of the maximum 20
minutes wait time). When parking in nearby roads
please do not park on the pavement (obstructing
wheelchair or double buggy access) or across
residents’ driveways.
If everybody follows these guidelines then we
should be able to ensure that the flow of traffic
around the school is reasonable at all times, that all
users can access the site effectively and, most
importantly, that we are able to keep all our
students safe. Many thanks.
Careers Information
Dates for Your Diary
***Blue Week***
SEPTEMBER
19th – 20th Year 11 Science Controlled Assessments
21st Years 10-13 Dance Theatre visit (selected
students), 7.30 – 10 pm
nd
22 Year 7 History Roman Legion visit (half year
group)
Year 10 Parent Focus Evening, 6.30-7.30 pm
23rd Year 7 History Roman Legion visit (half year
group)
Year 8 International Languages Day
25th Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver Practice
Expedition Planning, 10 am – 3 pm
***Gold Week***
27th Year 11 Art visit to British Museum
30th School closes to Year 8 – 13 students at
1.30 pm
Did you know?
The Newsletter is blue or gold to correspond with the blue
or gold timetable of the following week.
Medic Mentor’s Insight into Medicine
Conference is about exploring a career as a
doctor. It hopes to inspire many students who
hadn’t previously considered Medicine as an
option. The conference will give students,
parents and teachers an opportunity to
network with a range of doctors and medical
students from across the UK. Delegates will
have access to 14 different careers talks,
including various Royal Colleges, medical
organisations and medical schools. This
invaluable and informative day will encourage
students to explore work experience
opportunities, learn about useful educational
resources and develop a greater insight into
what doctors do and the incredible variety that
exists in the medical profession. The event
takes place at locations across the country on
Saturday 19th November including the
University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield between
10 am and 5 pm and is suitable for students in
Years 10 – 12. The cost is £25 per person.
For more information and to book a place, the
website address is http://medicmentor.co.uk
Flyer attached: Sportspace Activites Sept – Dec
AGORA
Online Cashless Payments
The school has not been accepting CASH/CHEQUES
since 1st September.
We would like to thank all of you who have registered
onto the system and are successfully making
payments.
We have had a few teething issues with link codes that
had expired. We are endeavouring to remedy any
issues as quickly as possible, so please be patient.
Miss Bond, Careers Co-ordinator
Music Department
DVDs of the Summer Concert are now
available to order. You may view the trailer at
the following link: https://youtu.be/e6jl1y8xzWU
The cost of the DVD will be dependent on the
amount we order, between £3 - £5. If you
would like to purchase a copy please contact
Sharon Jackson, Music Department
Administrator, by Friday 16th September. We
will request payment once the order has been
placed and the DVDs are available.
Student Services
Mrs Bailey, Head of Performing Arts
Open Day Arrangements
As has now become customary, we will be holding an Open Day (as opposed to Open Evening) for Year
6 students and parents in order to make the most of the attributes of our school site. This will take place
on the morning of Saturday 1st October. The site will be open to visitors from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, but
staff and student helpers will be on site from 9 am until 1 pm. Tours for parents will be conducted by
students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 12; students will register at 9 am in their form rooms. Students from other
year groups are most welcome to volunteer to help with tours, but we also need assistance in subject
areas across the school and we would be delighted to have as many students as possible helping in this
way. Students in Years 8 - 13 will finish at 1.30 pm on Friday 30th September to allow staff to prepare the
site and to allow Year 7 to prepare for their guiding duties. In lieu of the school being open on Saturday
1st October the school will be closed to all students on Thursday 24th November, except for Year 11 who
will be sitting Trial GCSE Examinations on that day. School is also closed on Friday 25th November
(Occasional Day).
Mr Jordan, Deputy Headteacher
SPORTS NEW
Year 7 Football
Congratulations to all the Year 7 Boys who took part in their first competitive game for Hemel School on
Saturday vs Longdean. The A Team were well beaten by a strong Longdean team but the B and C
Teams both won their games comfortably. It was great to see so many new students and parents at the
event.
Fixtures
Mon 19th Sept
Year 10 Netball vs Ashlyns (H), 3.30 – 5 pm
Weds 21st Sept
Year 9 Boys Rugby vs Cavendish (A), 3.30 -6 pm
Thurs 22nd Sept
U18 Boys Football vs Aldenham (A), 3.30 – 6 pm
Dacorum Schools Football vs Mid Herts (H), 3.30 - 6 pm
Saturday 24th Sept
Year 7 – 10 Football vs Parmiters (A), 9–10.30am
PE Faculty
The Hemel Hempstead School Association
PTA News
At the AGM, held on Tuesday 13th September, Debbie Lynham resigned, after serving as HHSA Treasurer
for four years. Thank you Debbie for your dedication and hard work; we will miss you and wish you good
luck for the future. The following Officers were elected: Brian Spencer (Chair), Oti Sanchez (Vice Chair),
Sue Townsend (Secretary) and Deb Harpley (Treasurer). The minutes of the meeting will soon be made
available on the school website.
Forthcoming Events: The HHSA will be providing refreshments at the events listed below and will need
your help to set up, serve and clear away. Please let us know if you can spare some time. If you are
unable to help for a full session, please consider joining us for part of the time.
School Open Day: Saturday 1st October 2016 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm)
House Music and Dance: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Christmas Concert: Friday 9th December 2016
Carol Service at St. John’s Church: Monday 12th December 2016.
Previous Meeting: The minutes of the EGM held on Tuesday 18th July 2016 are now available on the
school website.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 11th October 2016, at 7 pm in the School Library.
Facebook: Please search for ‘Hemel Hempstead School Association’ and ‘Like’ our page.
School website, HHSA Page: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/parents/hhsa/ Includes minutes of meetings,
second hand uniform, and ways you can help to raise funds.
Contact: Brian Spencer, HHSA Chair Tel: 07710 905759 Email: [email protected]
September to December
Pool
Trampoline
Roller Disco
Climbing
Bubble Football
Skatepark
Go Karts
Caving
Football
with us
And many more!
Call 01442 507100
Kids
Courses & Activities
2016
Where to find us:
Sportspace Athletics Track
Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts HP2 4JS.
Sportspace Tring
Mortimer Hill, Tring,
Herts HP23 5JU.
Sportspace Berkhamsted
Lagley Meadow, Douglas Gardens,
Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3QQ.
Little Hay Golf Complex
Box Lane, Bovingdon,
Herts, HP3 0XT.
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
Park Road, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts HP1 1JS.
XC
Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts HP2 4JS.
Sportspace Longdean
Hill Common, Bennetts End,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP3 8JH.
Get in touch: By phone, online or in person
Tel: 01442 507100
Details and prices are correct at time of printing.
All information is subject to change with or without notice.
All sessions are subject to availability.
All sessions are non-refundable once booked.
www.sportspace.co.uk
www.thexc.co.uk
www.littlehaygolf.co.uk
August 2016
Working in partnership with
Dacorum Borough Council.
facebook.com/sportspace
@sportspace1
Contents
Find out what's on...
Page 2 A guide to Sports Courses
Pay on the day activities
Page 3 A guide to Activities
Roller Skating
Scraggs Roller Disco in the sports hall. Entry includes skate hire.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by
a responsible adult. All non-skating adults will pay an entrance
fee of £1.90.
Fun and Floats
Pool fun session with music and small floats. Pool admission policy applies**.
Pages 4-5 Timetable of Sports Courses
Page 6-7 Timetable of Activities
Sports Courses
Trampoline
Beginner, intermediate and mixed ability
courses available for children aged 5 years+. Children can work towards badges or just
participate for fun.
Badminton Beginner, improver and mixed ability courses
available for children aged 8 years+.
Basketball
Come and learn all the skills of this sport
with our qualified coaches. Fencing
Come and learn all the skills of this exciting
sport using age-specific equipment for 6-13
year olds.
Mini Tennis Lawn Tennis Association Red Level Tennis
courses for children aged 5-8 years. Courses are run in partnership with Leverstock
Green Tennis Club. Golf
Each 5 week course takes children through a
structured programme developed by the Golf
Foundation. Once children are ready to hit the
golf course, the coach will recommend them
to join the Junior Golf Academy.
See pages 4 & 5
for more details
Large Pool Inflatables
A large pool inflatable suitable for children
aged 8 years+. The child must be a
competent swimmer, able to swim 25m
without swim aids, and be confident in
deep water. Super Commando Run at
Sportspace Berkhamsted, Ice Adventure at
Sportspace Tring.
FootGolf
Play FootGolf on the 9-hole course situated on
the pitch and putt course. It’s great fun,
like golf but with a football!
Family Football & Fitness
Bring your little one along to learn some
football skills and get fit yourself too! One adult can bring up to 2 children aged
between 2 ½ to 4 years. Parents must
stay with children. Starting on Saturday 10th
September 2016. This is part of a funded
project ‘Get Set Go Dacorum.
Junior Gym
Junior Gym sessions are fun, interactive
and supervised by our friendly Gym team.
Junior Metafit
30 minute non choreographed workout.
**Pool admission policy: One adult aged 18+ should supervise
no more than two children under 8 years old.
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For more information or to book call 01442 507100
See pages 6 & 7
for more details
or visit our website - www.sportspace.co.uk
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Sports Courses
Sport
Day
Time
Venue
Age
Level
Start date
No of weeks
Exception date
Monday
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
8 years+
Beginners
5th September 14 weeks
24th October
Monday
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
8 years+
Improvers
5th September
14 weeks
24th October
Thursday
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8 years+
Beginners
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Thursday
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8 years+
Improvers
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Thursday
4pm-5pm Sportspace Berkhamsted
6 years+
Beginners
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Thursday
5pm-6pm Sportspace Berkhamsted
6 years+
Improvers
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Tuesday
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5-8 years
All abilities
6th September
14 weeks
25th October
Monday
4.15pm -5.15pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
5 years+
Beginners
5th September
14 weeks
24th October
Monday
5.15pm-6.15pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
5 years+
Intermediates
5th September
14 weeks
24th October
Tuesday
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5 years+
Beginners
6th September
14 weeks
25th October
Tuesday
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5 years+
Intermediates
6th September
14 weeks
25th October
Tuesday
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5 years+
All abilities
6th September
14 weeks
25th October
Thursday
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5 years+
All abilities
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Thursday
7pm-8pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
5 years+
All abilities
8th September
14 weeks
27th October
Saturday
9am-10am
Sportspace Berkhamsted
5 years+
Beginners
10th September
14 weeks
29th October
Saturday
10am-11am
Sportspace Berkhamsted
5 years+
Intermediates
10th September
14 weeks
29th October
Saturday
11am-12pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
5 years+
Intermediates
10th September
14 weeks
29th October
Saturday
9am-10am
Little Hay Golf Complex
6-16 years
Beginner
3rd September / 15th October 5 weeks
N/A
Saturday
10am-11am
Little Hay Golf Complex
6-16 years
Beginner
3rd September / 15th October 5 weeks
N/A
Saturday
11am-12pm
Little Hay Golf Complex
6-16 years
Intermediate
3rd September / 15th October 5 weeks
N/A
Saturday
12pm-1pm
Little Hay Golf Complex
6-16 years
Advanced
3rd September / 15th October 5 weeks
N/A
Basketball
Tuesday
5.30pm-6.30pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8 years+
All abilities
6th September 14 weeks
25th October
Football
Saturday
10am-11am Sportspace Longdean
5-8 years
All abilities
10th September
6 weeks
N/A
Badminton
Fencing
Mini Tennis
Trampoline
Golf
Pricing:
Member
Golf 5 weeks £30 Football 6 weeks
£32.40
Non-Member
£30 £43.80
Pricing for all other courses: 14 weeks Member £75.60 Non-Member
£102.20
Please note that course duration and costs are subject to change.
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For more information or to book call 01442 507100
or visit our website - www.sportspace.co.uk
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Pay on the day activities
Activity
Time
Venue
Age
Member price
Non-Member
Saturdays
5pm-7pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
All*
£5.25
£5.25
Sundays
5pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
All*
£5.25
£5.25
Spectators
£2
£2
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
All**
£3.50
£5.40
Saturdays
Fun and Floats
Sundays
1pm-2pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
All**
£3.50
£5.40
Saturdays
1pm-2pm
Sportspace Tring
All**
£3.50
£5.40
Sundays
2pm-3pm
Sportspace Tring
All**
£3.50
£5.40
Saturdays
2pm-2.45pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
8 years+
£3.50
£5.40
Saturdays
2pm-3pm
Sportspace Tring
8 years+
£3.50
£5.40
Sundays
2pm-2.45pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
8 years+
£3.50
£5.40
Sundays
2pm-3pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8 years+
£3.50
£5.40
FootGolf
Monday – Sunday
*** During opening hours
Little Hay Golf Complex
All
£3.20
£3.20
Family Football & Fitness ****
Saturdays
9am-10am
Sportspace Longdean
2 ½ - 4 years with parent
£2.50 per family
£2.50 per family
Large Pool Inflatables
Junior Gym
Junior Metafit® 6
1pm-2pm
Mondays 4pm-5.30pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Mondays
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-12 years
£4.20
£6.10
Mondays
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Tuesdays
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-12 years
£4.20
£6.10
Tuesdays
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Tuesdays
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Wednesdays
4pm-5.30pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Wednesdays
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-12 years
£4.20
£6.10
Wednesdays
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Thursdays
4pm-5pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-12 years
£4.20
£6.10
Thursdays
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Thursdays
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Fridays
4pm-5.30pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Fridays
5pm-6pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-12 years
£4.20
£6.10
Fridays
6pm-7pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Saturdays
10.30am-11.30am
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Saturdays
12pm-1pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Sundays
10.30am-11.30am
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Sundays
12pm-1pm
Sportspace Berkhamsted
12-15 years
£4.20
£6.10
Mondays 4.15pm-4.45pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£2.70
£4.60
Fridays
4.15pm-4.45pm
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
8-15 years
£2.70
£4.60
For more information or to book call 01442 507100
or visit our website - www.sportspace.co.uk
* Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
** Pool admission policy: One adult aged 18 + should supervise no more than two children under 8 years old. ***From 8am until 1 hour before dusk.
**** Starting Saturday 10th September. Parents must stay with children. This is part of a funded project: ‘Get Set Go Dacorum’.
Roller Skating
Day
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