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Our Headteacher, Emma Yates, writes...
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 Start of the New Term Information
All students, with the exception of Year 11, are expected back in school on Tuesday 5th January as staff have a training day scheduled for Monday 4th January 2016.
All Year 11 students who have Mock Exams on Monday 4th January are expected to sit these exams. Year 11 students may leave school after their scheduled exams.
Happy Holidays
We are coming to the end of Term 2 and are now one third of the way through the academic year – hasn’t it flown by?! I wish all of our students and parents/carers a very happy holiday and best wishes for the New Year.
What a week!
I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank Mr Page and Mrs Adams for two key events that took place this week that were truly special – the Carol Service at Bath Abbey and our Christmas Concert. Mr Page and Mrs Adams clearly worked as a team to produce not one but two tremendous events that have been both inspirational and inclusive to our students – thank you.
Here are a few of my favourite photographs that nicely capture the atmosphere and enormity of both events. There were over 250 girls (and two Sixth Form boys!) on stage at the Concert, which must surely be our best student participation at a concert yet.
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News from our Faculty Teams
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Applied Learning and Employability Faculty
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Ben Howlett MP Visit
Year 12 Public Services were delighted to welcome Member of Parliament for Bath, Ben Howlett, into their Public Services lesson on Friday 11th December. The 17 students were able to learn about the election process, voting systems and government policies as they prepare for their Level 3 qualification. Lucy Burrell said it was really good to hear all the details involved first hand and be able to ask questions. Ben Pearce enjoyed learning more about current affairs.
Chloe Lintern recently visited The Houses of Parliament as part of The British Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament and participate in the largest ever youth referendum and was able to share her experience of debating topics including the Living Wage, Curriculum for Life, Mental Health and tacking Racism and Religious Discrimination.
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BBC Tour
This week, a fantastic opportunity arose for the year 12 Media Studies students to have a guided tour of the set of the new BBC supernatural drama ‘The Living and the Dead’. This exciting new series starring ‘Merlin’ actor Colin Morgan is being partially filmed in the Open Learning Centre of our very own Hayesfield! This gave the Hayesfield girls a chance to discuss set dressing, prop design, location selection and set research with the experts. True to form, the Hayesfield students asked searching questions and listened attentively. We were all amazed to find out that the incredibly detailed set will only be used for 1-2 days of filming! Every day is a school day!
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Literacy Tips
(The eleventh in a regular series, in which aspects of English spelling and grammar are explained)
Unclear about how to use the apostrophe? Then read on.
The apostrophe of possession is used to show ownership of one noun by another.
1. If a singular noun owns the object, you add apostrophe and s.
The skateboard belonging to John
John’s skateboard
The sentence of the judge
The judge’s sentence
The phone number of my mother
My mother’s phone number
2 If a plural noun owns the object, you simply put an apostrophe after the final s.
The time of two hours
Two hours’ time
The car belonging to the boys
The boys’ car
The coats of the ladies
The ladies’ coats
3. If the plural does not end in an s, you add apostrophe and s.
The rights of women
Women’s rights
The books belonging to the children
The children’s books
The will of the people
The people’s will
4. The apostrophe was introduced from French in the 16th Century. Conventions of use are changing. If you have a singular noun, which ends in s, such as in a surname, there are two acceptable forms.
The house of Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones’s house (or)
Mrs Jones’ house
The teaching of Jesus
Jesus’s teaching (or)
Jesus’ teaching.
The novels of H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells’s novels (or)
H. G. Wells’ novels
Many authorities now prefer the convention of s and apostrophe, as it avoids spluttering, when the word is read aloud.
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MP Visit
On the 8th December Hayesfield's Year 12 Government and Politics class welcomed Julian Deverell, UKIP candidate 2015, and Dominic Tristram, Green Party candidate 2015, to the school. Our politics students had devised a series of questions for our guests, on topics such as the First Past the Post electoral system, the EU and equal representation in parliament. It was a fantastic debate, where a variety of viewpoints were scrutinised, and it gave our sixth form students an opportunity to develop their oratory skills and evaluate opposing arguments.
Ms Merriman would like to thank Julian Deverell and Dominic Tristram for giving up their valuable time and being so good humoured!
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GCSE Monday Maths Revision Period 6 Sessions
Below is the list of topics that we will be covering in the GCSE Monday P6 sessions. The sessions will give you a bit of information about the topic and will have the opportunity to try out some questions on the topic.
You will still be able to come to get help with any specific problems you have had with homework or a past paper.
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We look forward to seeing you at the sessions!
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Performance and Arts Faculty
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Carol Service Review
On Monday 14th December 2015 the whole of Hayesfield Girls School, years 7-11, sixth form, staff and guests congregated in Bath Abbey for the biggest even of the year, the Carol Service. This was an excellent opportunity to begin the festive season with readings from everyone from students to the chair of governors to Miss Yates and performances from HOST, HUSH, Windband and soloists ranging in age from year 11 to year 13 even featuring music arranged by the performers themselves. It left guests and students feeling festive and inspired by the music and everyone enjoyed taking part.
Jess Clarke 11B
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Christmas Concert Review
A huge congratulations to all students who took part in the Christmas Concert. It was a fantastic evening that proved so popular the audience had to spill out into the refectory! Harmony, Hush, Host, Windband, Orchestra, Ceilidh Band, String Trio, Saxophone Ensemble, Sixth Form Choir and the Boomwhacker ensemble all performed alongside groups from yr10 and the 6th from as well as other as well as the beautiful opening piece by students from across all age ranges. My personal highlight was the end of the first half when the massed choirs sang a moving performance of God Help the Outcasts. The concert ended with nearly 300 Hayesfield students all performing Shooting Star in a rousing finale. Students have worked long and hard to bring together the variety and quality of music that was heard and should be proud of what they achieved. A wonderful end to the term.
Mr Page & Mrs Adams
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Year 7 & 8 Sports Hall Athletics
Congratulations to both the Y7 and Y8 Indoor Athletics teams who competed at Wellsway on 8th December. The Y7 team came 2nd overall qualifying for the Avon tournament. The Y8 team came third and so unfortunately just missed out.
The teams:
Y7: Grace Allen, Naomi Lume, Willow Glendening, Evie Adams, Alice Gaines, Tilda Reddy, Delphine Garside, Maddie Bennett.
Y8: Pip Hendy, Ceri Millward, Bea Coleman, Lucy Chandler, Evy Jepson, Jess Boakes, Ruby Cryer, Jamela Bond (guest appearance for the Y8's).
All girls performed really well, and were a credit to the school. Special mention to the following girls: Willow, Evie and Pip for winning their 4 lap races, Maddie and Ceri for outstanding effort in the 6 lap race. Delphine for winning both the shot and speed bounce and Pip who came second in the Y8 Shot.
Well done girls!
Mrs White
Year 7 B&NES Netball Tournament
Congratulations to all students who played in Bath and North East Somerset School Year 7 netball tournament with the team coming a very respectable second place.
The girls had to play four matches in the group stages, winning against Broadlands 13-0, Oldfield 3-2 and Ralph Allen 4-1 only losing to Wellsway 3-0. They came second in the group and went through to play St Gregs in the play off which was a close game they won 5-3. This meant the girls were through to the final against Wellsway which ended in a 6 - 1 defeat.
Year 7 team- Cecile Winsby (Captain), Jemima Greko-Turner, Tilda Reddy, Ella Warren, Alice Gane, Ciara Gullock, Grace Allen, Charlotte Clampitt-Dix
Miss Dury
South West Trampoline Results
After a fantastic turn out of Hayesfield students (the biggest schools squad) at the South West Trampoline competition in Tournament in Novemeber, we are pleased to announce the following results.
U14 Girls novice finished 5th in the South West
U19 Girls finished 4th in the South West
U14 Girls intermediate finished 4th in the South West
Laurie Maylor finshed in 4th place in the South West for the elite boys competition
Congratulations to Lizzie Claridge, Martha Leslie, Georgia Lewis, Mariane Simpson and Paige Kelsey who finished in the top 10 for their respective age groups.
Schools Fencing Championships
Both Esme Dyer (Year 9), Evie Hillier (Year 11) and Annabel Cruse (Year 11) both participated in the Bath School's Foil Competition on Saturday at King Edwards School, Bath. The event was attended by some 80 fencers from Bath and the surrounding areas.
Evie and Annabel finished 4th and 5th respectivly and Esme was crowned School's champion, winning all of her 7 fights and retains the trophy for Hayesfield, which was previously held from 2008-2010.
We are delighted by the schools achievements and for bringing the trophy back to Hayesfield!
Ellie Fraser - Cycling Awards
Congratulations to Ellie Fraser in 7 Shelley who has received the overall girls winners prize for the 2 Go Ride U12 Girl award for both the Road and the Cyclocross races from the Sulis Scorpions Cycling club based in Odd Down, Bath.
PE Period 6
Please see attached to the bulletin the updated PE Period 6 timetable for next term. The PE department hope to see lots of people attending the range of activities available.
Download Period 6 Timetable
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Second hand Skiwear Sale
Many thanks to everyone who sent items in, or bought skiwear.
The money we raised will be added to this weekend's Bag Packing by the girls going on the Easter 2016 ski tour of Canada. A percentage of what we raise will also go to the charity Disability Snowsports.
Ski Trip 2017 - Italy
We have 66, already excited, girls signed up for the 2017 ski trip to Passo Tonale, Italy.
There are still a few places available. If you are interested and would like further information, please email Mrs Brian: skitrip2017italy@hayesfield.com
The information letter can also be found on the school website:
Information > Parents > Documents and Letters > General
Family Ski Trips
Quite a few Hayesfield families, plus Miss Yates, Mrs Venables and myself, are heading off to the ski slopes this Christmas/New Year/February break.
Please send in/email Mrs Brian a photo of your daughter/son in action, and a brief description of where you went, what you did and any awards achieved. Have a great time!
b.brian@hayesfield.com
Conference, meeting and room hire available at Hayesfield
Capacity for 20 to 320 delegates with facilities including:
Theatre (200 – 320)
Conference Rooms (20 -50)
Breakout spaces (20 – 50)
Audio and visual
Catering
To enquire about holding your conference, meeting or event here at Hayesfield, please contact our Centre Manager, Ross Purcell – roomhire@hayesfield.com
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Year 11 Mock Exams
Monday 4th January to Friday 8th January inclusive.
Each student will receive an individual timetable stating when and where their exams are. These will be distributed via your tutors.
There will be a main timetable (for general information) available on the website and the School Bulletin for you to look at as well. You MUST look at your individual timetable for your exams as some times and days may not be the same as the rest of the year group.
If you have any access arrangements these will be shown on your timetable.
You must be outside the correct room 15 minutes before the start time.
Please note that the English exam starts early and registration will take place in the exam rooms
Any queries please see Mrs Liddiard in the Exams Office.
There will be an ‘official’ mock results day on Thursday 28th January at 8.00am in the Refectory, Upper Oldfield Park.
Re-sits Summer 2016
If you wish to re sit any exam next summer 2016 there are forms available on the school web site and from outside the exams office.
Any re sit must be submitted on this form including all practical exams.
It is your responsibility to make these entries not your teachers.
The deadline for submitting is Friday 5th February.
After this fees will double or even triple.
No entries will be processed without full payment.
Any queries please see Mrs Liddiard
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Information for Hayesfield Girls' School Students
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Term 3 Period 6 Options
Period 6 options for Term 3 are now available online. To download the option sheets please visit http://www.hayesfield.com/index.php/news-events/clubs-and-activities/
Roller-Skating Drop In Period 6
Early January will see the start of a new roller-skating Period 6 activity on Tuesdays, Brougham Hayes Hall. The idea is to get skaters in school together and see if we want to start a junior roller derby team. It’s open to skaters of all abilities, even if you’ve never skated before all you need is the commitment to learn and the right equipment to protect you when you fall.
What equipment will I need?
You will need to wear the following equipment;quad roller skates
- a helmet
- a gum shield
- wrist guards
- elbow pads
- knee pads
It is possible to get nearly everything second hand when you start out - check out the following link http://www.bathrollerderbygirls.co.uk/buying-kit.html.
There will be some spare kit available for the first couple of sessions, let me know what you’re missing. You will need skates though – they do good second hand skates at the roller disco, Pavilion.
Look out for start date in the next bulletin.
Mrs Vermeeren
Student Council Meeting
Our School Council had their first full meeting (minus our Year 13 chair unfortunately) last week and got off to a great start. All members are ready to take on their new roles and have already identified three areas they are very keen to promote and develop within the school:
- Developing our outside areas
- Promoting healthy schools
- Further supporting school recycling
Working parties have been formed and are now busily gathering information and research ready to present back in our their first meeting after the Christmas break. These meetings will now be fortnightly so that projects can stay focused and active and all minutes will be published in the school bulletin so that students can see exactly how they are getting on.
The School Council are really focused on using their role and position to the advantage of all students in the school and to reflect their needs and voice. Please remember that any student who has any questions or ideas they wish to present to the School Council should talk with their tutor rep who will then pass this on.
I would like to wish them all the very best of luck and to express my confidence in them as a team. I know that they will make a very positive and noticeable contribution to the Hayesfield experience for all our students.
Mr Powell
Download School Council Meeting Minutes
Family Hockey
On Saturdays at Hayesfield Upper from 9.45 - 10.45am families get together to warm up, socialise and play a game of hockey together. You can be a complete novice and nowhere near as good as your children (like us!) or someone who played a long time ago and would like to keep fit and enjoy some time with your kids. A genuinely friendly and supportive atmosphere for all ages so we can all learn and play and run by parents with kids at Hayesfield. Primary school children can also come if they're playing, currently the age range is 8-73! For more information call Anna (mum to Rosa and Maya Moore) on 07712260370 or just turn up on Saturday 9th Jan at 9.45am. A great way to work off the Christmas pud.
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Information for Sixth Form Students
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Sixth Form Applications
Thank you for all the applications submitted. Due to unprecedented demand we are processing these as quickly as possible and will be contacting applicants directly about attending for interviews in January, after the Hayesfield mocks period. Please check that your predicted grades and mock results meet the entry requirements for your selected subjects so we are able to make accurate decisions on the provision of extra classes, due to demand for places. Please submit any late applications as soon as possible to the Sixth Form Office.
Beechen Cliff Lesson Notice
Due to mock exams there will be no lessons at Beechen Cliff School for those students who take a subject there during week commencing 4th January 2016.
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Flyers for Events at Hayesfield and across Bath
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