Every week, we remind students in school to ‘Turn Up, Take Part’ and this week has provided so many opportunities for Years 7-10 to take a really active part in school life.

Looking to the future, Year 10 students signed up for a workshop about applying to university. The workshop was delivered by visitors from Oxford University: they spoke to students about what to expect from studying at university and about life in their college (St Edmund Hall). We want our students to know that they can make it to Oxford and that universities and employers are looking for young people like them. Next month, we will welcome a wide range of employers and education providers to our careers fair to continue this work.

Looking to tradition, we have enjoyed creating this year’s well dressing which will be on display at the front of school for Hope Wakes week. This tradition goes back decades at Hope Valley College and is a celebration of the school’s place in our local community. It’s a pretty unique activity for a secondary school to be part of and it’s been great to see older, experienced students (and staff!) passing the tradition on.

What’s going on in school:

• Students took part in a Derbyshire school athletics event last Saturday with fantastic performances all round. 4 of our students finished in the top ten in their events – what an achievement!

• Faithful – The Musical – We are incredibly proud of some of our students who have written a musical based on the popular TV series ‘Traitors’. The students have directed, choreographed and rehearsed completely independently and are looking forward to performing ‘Faithful – The Musical’ at Bradwell Memorial Hall on Saturday 19 July. There is a matinee and an evening performance and tickets are available online. 
•  
• Students ranging from Y7 to 10 were involved in a community competition to revamp the planters along the Castleton Road. Winning designs from all 3 local schools (Hope Preschool, Hope Primary and Hope Valley College) all featuring a seasonal theme were selected and created by HVC students last week. We are incredibly proud of the work produced and hope they make you smile when you see them.

• A speaker from the Holocaust Educational Trust will be visiting school to talk to students in Year 9 on June 30th. This is not only to support our History curriculum but also supports the teaching of British values such as tolerance, individual liberty and mutual respect. Our visiting speaker is Tim Mulroy, the son of a holocaust survivor. Tim is the son of Hans Kohn (later to be John Mulroy). Tim was a principal lecturer for Sheffield Hallam University in Electronic Engineering. Tim grew up knowing that his father and aunt came to the UK from Czechoslovakia as refugees just before the outbreak of war. His father Hans and Aunt Hana talked with the family about their experiences in more depth. In retirement, Hana started sharing her testimony publicly, speaking to schools and other organisations on a regular basis. When Hana decided she was too old to give her talk, Tim volunteered to continue sharing their story. 

Year 10 Mock Exams

The Y10 mock exams will run from Monday 23 June to Wednesday 2 July. Please see the link to the timetable below. Students will be handed their personal statement of entry nearer the time. Exam pencil cases can be purchased from Parentpay and collected from Reception. Exams - Hope Valley College (chorustrust.org)

Non uniform day – Friday 27 June

There will be a non-uniform day in school on Friday 27 June in aid of various charities, including the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Diversity charities. There is a suggested donation of £1, which can be paid either by ParentPay or by cash which should be given to tutors.

Music & Mayhem

Just one week to go before Music and Mayhem – Saturday 28 June. Come down and enjoy the music and games. We are looking for a few more volunteers to help on the day and donations of cakes and bakes to sell on the day. There is still time to sign up for team events and this can be done on the day too.

Rehearsals for Music & Mayhem

Final Rehearsals (in Music – Except Big Band, Y7, Y9 & Y10 Bands and Wind Band – normal rehearsals) 

If you are performing in the 11:30am slot: Tuesday 24 June during tutor/start of lunch (register first) 

If you are performing in the 12:30pm slot: Wednesday 25 June during tutor/start of lunch (register first) 

If you are performing in the 2:00pm slot: Thursday 26 June during start of lunch 

If you are performing in the 3:00pm slot: Friday 27 June during tutor/start of lunch (register first) 

*ON SATURDAY 28, ALL PERFORMERS SHOULD ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR SCHEDULED SLOT*

Job Vacancies

We are recruiting for a Temporary Learning Mentor to join us at Hope Valley Pathways from September for one academic year. For more information, please see our website: Hope Valley College - Vacancies

Dates for Your Diary

Friday 27 June - non-uniform day

Saturday 28 June – Music & Mayhem PTFA event

Thursday 3 July – Y6 Transition Day

Friday 11 July – Careers Fair

w/c 14 July – Y10 Work Experience week

Wednesday 23 July – Break for summer

 

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 T: 01433 620555 W: www.hopevalley.chorustrust.org Hope Valley College, Castleton Road, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6SD