Visiting Science Speaker - 22 January

On 22 January 2014 Professor Margaret Robinson, from Cambridge University Institute for Medical Research will be presenting the following talk at Hinchingbrooke School.

“Inside the cell: trafficking, traffic jams and hijackers”

Dear Parent/Carer

Re: Unauthorised absence from school

Attendance has the single most influential impact on a student’s achievement, and as a school we all work together to ensure that our students achieve their maximum academic potential. You will already be aware that legislation has given principals/head teachers (as well as police officers and education welfare officers) the power to serve Penalty Notices on parents who permit their children to truant, arrive persistently late or take their children out of school without the school’s prior authorisation. I do of course appreciate the fact that the vast majority of our parents fully support their children’s regular and punctual attendance at school but I am writing in order to ensure that this discretionary power is properly explained to all parents so that any unnecessary misunderstandings can be avoided.

There will be a Fundraiser Car Boot Sale at Hinchingbrooke House on Sunday 19^th January 10am-1pm to begin to raise some money for the 450th projects. Charges are; £8 per car, £12 per van, £1 entry for buyers. (Sellers from 9.00am). Take this opportunity to have a clear out after Christmas and support this exciting project.

40 Year 11 Hinchingbrooke students applied and have signed up for an inspirational programme organised by “Team Up”    teamup.org.uk.

“Team Up”  recruits talented university students to join a Rising Leaders’ programme. These Rising Leaders then undertake a challenge that includes inspiring young people in their community. The desired results of the programme are that more pupils reach their academic potential and that the university students increase their leadership skills and enhance their career prospects.

At the Centre for Mathematical Sciences last week, 30 teams of the best mathematics students from local schools and colleges tackled a series of demanding mathematical challenges for over three hours. It was the regional final of the Senior Team Mathematics Challenge, a competition organised jointly by the Further Mathematics Support Programme and the UK Mathematics Trust and sponsored by Rolls-Royce plc. The aim of the competition is to provide a stimulating and enjoyable challenge for 16-19 year-old mathematics students by focusing on problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.

On 11th November Hinchingbrooke students and staff took time to remember those men and woman who have lost their lives fighting for their country.