Week Beginning Monday January 16th 2012
Last week’s Year 11 Parents’ Evening was very well attended and a new departure for us was to install a “Sixth Form Enquiries” stand, so that parents could enquire further about admission to our sixth form. Whilst the Sixth Form Open Evening in December was exciting and beautifully presented, there is no substitute it seems to me, for being able to talk personally to real people about the future of your son or daughter. John Norris and Gill Miller have a sound tutor and support team around them, so please take advantage of such an experienced and knowledgeable group during the Year 11 On Line Application Process, or OLAP. This is a major transition for these young people and assisting them with the most appropriate post-16 study, training, or employment is vital.
Please be aware that, with the sudden cold snap, we are getting many more non-uniform trousers being worn by girls who say that they have a skirt, but want to wear trousers in the cold. This is fine, but please may I draw your attention to the school styles below. Leggings, jeans and tight-fitting trousers are unsuitable for school. Many thanks,
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Year 9 Parents' Evening 28th February 2012
On-Line Booking System
https://parents-booking.netmedia.co.uk/hinchingbrooke
Yr9 Parents Evening Letter 26.1.12
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Review of Homework Policy at Hinchingbrooke – A Survey
We are currently reviewing our homework policy and would appreciate the views of as many parents as possible.
Please follow the link below to complete the survey, it will take around 5-10 minutes to complete.
You may find it easier to complete this survey with the help of your child
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Jan2012Homework
Thank you for your help.
Mrs Cunningham
Assistant Head - Achievement
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Appointment of a Principal for Hinchingbrooke School
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Goulding as Principal of Hinchingbrooke School from September 2012.
Andrew started his career as a teacher of Mathematics and has held senior appointments at schools in the Midlands. Since 1999 he has been Headmaster of Bishop’s Stortford High School which was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2008 and is a national lead school for both Mathematics and ICT. During the selection process Andrew created a compelling vision for the future of our Academy and convinced the panel that he has the knowledge, experience and personal attributes to lead the school and achieve that vision.
Thank you to the governors, staff and students who participated in the long and rigorous selection process to find a successor to Keith Nancekievill, who will be retiring in 2012 after nine years of exceptional service to the school.
Caroline Sheffield
Chairman of the Governing Body
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Insight Information Evening – Realistic Revision
Tuesday 31st January 2012, 7.30pm –9.00pm
Please come along to this valuable information evening to find out how to support your child with their revision. please follow the link below for further information.
Insight Information Evening - Realistic Revision 31.1.12
We look forward to seeing you there.
Hinchingbrooke School Association (HSA)
Education Open Forum
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School Catering - menus and tariffs
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Online Application Process (OLAP) Parents' Evening 1st November 2011
Please follow the link to the Powerpoint Presentation
OLAP Parents Eve PowerPoint Presentation 1.11.11
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Press Release : GCSE Results 2011
Hinchingbrooke’s Sporting Ethos Gains Excellent Results
Hinchingbrooke School sustained high GCSE results for another year with the 5 A* - C percentage now 76%. 97% of students gained five or more grades at A* - G and the 5 A* - C result including Maths and English was 63%. Gaining 8 or more A* grades were Richard Adams, Jack Fielding, Hannah Emmett, Megan Shelley, Lucy Gaughan and Alice Corby. Hinchingbrooke’s athletes also did well, with Max Everest who recently became the English Schools’ National 100m Hurdles Champion, gaining 8 As and an A* for Mathematics.
Headteacher, Keith Nancekievill commented, “Hinchingbrooke specialises in sport, so we are delighted at the way in which results have risen since becoming a sports college. Some of our young athletes have gained excellent results, whilst fulfilling demanding training schedules. This is a phenomenal achievement. However, we also have many students who gained their personal best and matched their ambitions, whatever grade is on their certificate. To them all I give my heartfelt congratulations.”
For further information contact Jackie Hodgson, KS4 Manager at JH@hinchbk.cambs.sch.uk, or 01480 375700 Ext 5752
Hinchingbrooke School Press Release : A level Results 2011
High Standards Maintained
Hinchingbrooke Sixth Form students have obtained excellent results again this year with an overall pass rate of 99% and an A-C rate of 74%. Nearly half of all entries were awarded A*/A or B with the Head Boy, Adam Gotch and Head Girl Natasha Darlow, matching each other in results with 2 A* grades and 1 A each. 32 entries also received the A* grades; this was an increase on last year, the first year such awards were made. The school’s Cambridge International Examinations Board’s Pre-University examination results were also very good; the “Pre-U” is a new, demanding course designed to challenge the very best students.
The Headteacher, Keith Nancekievill commented, “This is another year of sustained improvement in our A level results in the context of Hinchingbrooke sixth form being the largest school sixth form in the county. On top of a successful Ofsted in May and news that our sixth form has the highest rate in the county for transfer to universities and specifically to the prestigious Sutton Trust university group, we are naturally delighted. The results pay testimony to the professionalism of our teaching staff and the hard work and determination of our students. I am delighted with their performance and I wish them every success in their future careers.”
School Prospectus 2011
News September 2011
Getting Ready for 2011 Letter from the Head.
School Conversion to Academy Status July 2011
Cashless Catering Update - 13th September 2011
Due to circumstances beyond our control there is a delay in the installation of the cash top-up machines. Therefore there will be a delay in the launch of cashless catering. For the time being please continue to give your child money to purchase meals. Free school meal provision is unaffected.
We will not launch the cashless catering until we are confident that the top-up machines and ParentMail +Pay are fully functional.
We will advise you as soon as we have a new schedule for the launch of cashless catering.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about cashless catering
The letter and FAQ should address any concerns and questions you have about this system.
David Riddick
Director of Operations
14/06/2011 Ofsted 2011 report is published:
Letter from the headteacher
Ofsted Report 2011
Uniform and Equipment
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