12
Feb
Primary High Notes 12th February 2021
In my live Infant assembly yesterday I linked Tom Brady, Frank Rothwell and Gerald the Giraffe. Frank Rothwell and Tom Brady made the news over the weekend. Tom Brady because at the age 43 years and 188 days, he became the oldest player to play in the biggest game in US sport, extending his record for Super Bowl appearances to 10. Many people in the media and sporting world were doubting him, could he do it again, especially at his age. Brady’s coach says his success comes down to three distinct advantages: his work ethic, his ability to think strategically, and his ability to narrow his focus on the moment at hand.
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12
Feb
Senior High Notes 12th February 2021
In my live Senior School assembly today I linked Tom Brady, Frank Rothwell, Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness and Gerald the Giraffe. Frank Rothwell and Tom Brady made the news over the weekend. Tom Brady because at the age 43 years and 188 days, he became the oldest player to play in the biggest game in US sport, extending his record for Super Bowl appearances to 10. Many people in the media and sporting world were doubting him, could he do it again, especially at his age. Brady’s coach says his success comes down to three distinct advantages: his work ethic, his ability to think strategically, and his ability to narrow his focus on the moment at hand.
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12
Feb
Derby High Primary Percussion Challenge
Today in Mr Harper’s Celebration Assembly, all of Primary were treated to the live premier of the Primary Percussion Challenge video.
As a continuation of the pupils' live music lessons this term, Mrs Cooke, Head of Primary Music, challenged all of Primary to create their very own percussion kit and play along with a chosen track. The children were inspired by Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old drummer who has featured in a TV advert. After watching Nandi in a video on how to create a percussion kit from everyday household items, the children were set the task.
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08
Feb
Derby High School Adopts the Halo Code
Derby High School is excited to have adopted The Halo Code, the UK's first Black hair code. Formed by an alliance of organisations and individuals working to create a future without hair discrimination and end hair inequality for good.
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05
Feb
Senior High Notes 5th February 2021
We can all think of at least one song that, when we hear it, triggers an emotional response. It might be a song that accompanied the first dance at your wedding, or a song that reminds you of something that has happened. That one song that is your go-to tune, it might bring back special memories or simply gets you up dancing when you really need it. For me, it is Wake Me Up by Avicii. It reminds me of the 4 years I spent living and working in the North of Scotland, it’s a song that really gets me going when I might not feel like it. I played this tune at the beginning of my assembly today, and it was lovely to see students and teachers alike bopping along to it.
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05
Feb
Primary High Notes 5th February 2021
We can all think of at least one song that, when we hear it, triggers an emotional response. It might be a song that accompanied the first dance at your wedding, or a song that reminds you of something that has happened. That one song that is your go-to tune, it might bring back special memories or simply gets you up dancing when you really need it. For me it is Wake Me Up by Avicii. It reminds me of the 4 years I spent living and working in the North of Scotland, it’s a song that really gets me going when I might not feel like it. I played this tune at the beginning of my assembly yesterday, and it was lovely to see pupils and teachers alike bopping along to it.
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29
Jan
Senior High Notes 29th January 2021
It was lovely to see so many of our senior students enjoying the wonderful snow that we had on Sunday. I really enjoyed seeing images of snowmen, children sledging and generally having fun with their families in the snow. Now that the snow has passed, it is important to keep in mind the importance of balancing work and a healthy dose of play and exercise.
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29
Jan
Primary High Notes 29th January 2021
It was lovely to see so many of our children enjoying the wonderful snow that we had on Sunday. I really enjoyed seeing images of snowmen, children sledging and generally having fun with their families in the snow. Now that the snow has passed it is important to keep in mind the importance of balancing work and a healthy dose of play and exercise.
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25
Jan
School Site to Open on Tuesday 25th January
Our fabulous caretakers have been working throughout the day to clear paths and ensure the school site is as safe as possible for Wrens, Key Worker children and staff to return to the school site tomorrow.
We understand that road conditions in some areas may still make travel difficult. Please only travel if safe to do so. If you decide you decide to keep your child at home tomorrow please let Mrs Tudor know (ktudor@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk). Thank you.
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24
Jan
School Site Closure Due to Snow - Monday 25th January 2021
We are very sorry confirm that the school site will be closed tomorrow, Monday 25th January for Wrens, key worker children and staff. We have been monitoring the situation all day as the snow has continued to fall. Our remote learning provision will continue as normal.
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