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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22
Jan
Senior High Notes 22nd January 2021
Wednesday was a historic day in US history. I am sure many of you have been watching the events in Washington unfold. In my Senior assembly this morning I reflected on how change is important in moving forward and how we feel about it.
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22
Jan
Primary High Notes 22nd January 2021
Wednesday was a historic day in US history. I am sure many of you have been watching the events in Washington unfold. In my Primary assembly yesterday I reflected on how change is important in moving forward and how we feel about it.
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15
Jan
Senior High Notes 12th January 2021
In my Senior Assembly this morning I linked buffalos, a stick of rock and the Dr Seuss quote “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” At Derby High we celebrate and are thankful that there is such variety and diversity in our school community. Each and every one of us has different personalities, eye colour, hair and talents. Individuality is a fundamental concept of our humanity and life would be so dull if we were all the same. And yet, we are not just about being individuals, we form communities, live together, eat together, sit and sing together. Getting individuals together – togetherness - has massive benefits.
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15
Jan
Primary High Notes 15th January 2012
In my Primary Assembly yesterday morning I linked buffalos, a stick of rock and the Dr Seuss quote “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” At Derby High we celebrate and are thankful that there is such variety and diversity in our school community. Each and every one of us has different personalities, eye colour, hair and talents. Individuality is a fundamental concept of our humanity and life would be so dull if we were all the same. And yet, we are not just about being individuals, we form communities, live together, eat together, sit and sing together. Getting individuals together – togetherness - has massive benefits.
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08
Jan
Senior High Notes 8th January 2021
This week has been quite a whirlwind, as I am sure it has been for many of you, as we adapt with speed to the latest Lockdown conditions. I would like to thank you for all your support and positive feedback we have received this week, and I have shared with our teachers the wealth of complementary emails and Facebook comments you have been sending.
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08
Jan
Primary High Notes 8th January 2021
This week has been quite a whirlwind, as I am sure it has been for many of you, as we adapt with speed to the latest Lockdown conditions. I would like to thank you for all your support and positive feedback we have received this week, and I have shared with our teachers the wealth of complementary emails and Facebook comments you have been sending.
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08
Jan
GCSE and A level Summer Examinations Cancelled
Whatever replacement assessment is ultimately put in place, teachers at Derby High are in an excellent position to assess the true potential of each student, as our small group sizes and regular assessments enable us to reflect on all data available. We have a wide range of information clearly indicating the ability and potential of each student and we will be using this in whatever way we can to highlight why our students should be awarded the grades we will recommend.
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07
Jan
Key Worker Children and Nursery Pupils
It was a real pleasure to welcome back over 70 children of Key Workers in our Primary School this week, and I am delighted to say that they have taken the changes to their routine very much in their stride. It is lovely to hear happy chatter and laughter in the playgrounds during the day. School will operate from 8am to 3:30pm for key worker and vulnerable children as well as children in Wrens (our Nursery with children aged 3 and 4), with Primary Extra time available until 5:30pm for an additional charge.
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