This term several of our assemblies have focuses on British Values, tolerance and inclusivity and we aim to raise students’ awareness of these topics. This month is the 10^th anniversary of 'Show Racism the Red Card Day' which was an initiative that was launched as part of equality actions within the football league and Premier League.  We would like to recognise this work with a non-uniform day on the last day of half term (Friday 25^th October). Students are encouraged to wear either something red or their favourite football shirt.

As ever, attendance continues to be a focus for us, and I would like to thank parents and carers who have asked for support with their young person.  As we enter Week 8, it is a critical time for teaching and learning as courses are well underway and teaching is moving towards assessments for key year groups.

What’s going on in school:

• Last Thursday, HVC hosted the Primary Sports Cluster Cross Country Races. We had over 250 students from 8 local Primary schools running - even Reception students raced! Well done to the Sports Leaders and thank you to local volunteers for ensuring this event ran smoothly. It was fantastic to see so many young people participating, helping one another and demonstrating a lot of resilience to run through the mud! A special mention to Bamford Primary School who won the Primary Sports Values for this event. 

• Y7 students took part in their first interhouse sports event this week, with football and netball matches being played. Mam Tor were the netball champions, whilst Kinder won the football. Well done to all who played.

• KS3 netball teams took part in a tournament against Chapel High School on Wednesday evening. All students played brilliantly! Don’t forget that netball training takes place every Wednesday after school – all welcome!

Upcoming English Assessments

Revision materials are available on Teams - General - English

Year	Topic	Timing	Date
Year 7	Write about an adventure/quest	35 minutes (Classroom)	wc 21 October
Year 8	10 multiple choice questions based on the knowledge organiser Write a gothic story or description inspired by the image	45 minutes (Classroom)	wc 21 October
Year 9	10 multiple choice questions based on the knowledge organiser Label and analysis of methods Essay in response to a poem from Run, Rebel	45 minutes (Classroom)	wc 11 November
Year 10	10 multiple choice questions based on An Inspector Calls Extract and mini-essay Guided essay response	45 minutes  (Classroom unless concessions)	Tuesday 22 October P3
Year 11	English Language Paper 1 (Explorations in creative reading and writing) English Literature Paper 1 (Macbeth & A Christmas Carol)	1.45 minutes  (Hall unless concessions)	wc 25 November

PTFA AGM

The PTFA will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 26 November at 8pm in the tearooms section of the Old Hall Pub in Hope. All welcome!

Dates for Your Diary

• Friday 25 October – Break for Half Term
• Monday 4 November – INSET day
• Tuesday 5 November – all students back in school
• Tuesday 12 November – Y11 Subject Evening
• w/c Monday 25 November – Y11 mock exams
• Thursday 21 November – GCSE Presentation Evening
• Wednesday 26 November – PTFA AGM
• Thursday 5 December – Festive Showcase
• Thursday 12 December – Carol Concert at St Peter’s Church, Hope
• Friday 20 December – Break for Christmas

Thank you for reading our communication. Here are some helpful email addresses, should you need to contact us:

• attendance@hopevalley.chorustrust.org to report a child’s absence
• enquiries@hopevalley.chorustrust.org for general enquiries
• pastoral@hopevalley.chorustrust.org for any issue with a child’s wellbeing
• headteacher@hopevalley.chorustrust.org to contact the Headteacher
• safeguarding@hopevalley.chorustrust.org to report safeguarding concerns. If a child or any young person is in imminent danger, then please report this to the police.
• ptfahv@hopevalley.chorustrust.org to contact the PTFA

Kind regards

Debbie Petts
Headteacher, Hope Valley College