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We’re delighted to share some fantastic news from one of our school families! ⚽️ Isla and the U14s Hertfordshire County football team won their final yesterday, beating Durham 1-0 and are now National Cup Champions 2026! 🏆 An incredible achievement and a moment to be hugely proud of - congratulations to Isla and the whole team!

Congratulations to our Year 9 Bronze Award students for completing their training expedition 24-25th April. Good luck to our Year 10 Silver Award students who are off on their practice this week. Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather, just incorrect clothing!

Massive CONGRATULATIONS to our Year 9 band, The Crunks, aka Reuben, Alex and Eoin, who performed at the cross trust Battle of the Bands last Thursday, and won the KS3 category! The judges commended them for being a strong unit where each of them brought skill, musicality and stage presence, and said they simply had "the X factor". Well done for shining through a competitive set of performances. We are so proud!

Highfield School is supporting Letchworth Foodbank with a Food Donation Drive! 📅 22nd–26th June 📍 Drop donations into your year group crate in the Hall 💷 £1 donations can also be made at the school gate Thank you for helping support local families in our community 🙌 https://letchworth.foodbank.org.uk/

Year 12 Textiles & Graphics Trip - Window Display Installation Our Year 12 Textiles and Graphics students took part in an exciting real world design opportunity by visiting Rubarb in Hitchin to install a bespoke window display they have collaboratively designed and produced. The project challenged students to respond to a live client brief, working collaboratively to create a window display that reflected Rubarb’s identity while showcasing their own creativity, technical skills and understanding of visual communication. Students worked on site to carefully install the display, adapting their plans to a real retail environment and demonstrating excellent problem solving, teamwork and professionalism. We are extremely proud of the high standard of work produced and grateful to the team at Rubarb for supporting our students and giving them the opportunity to see their work displayed in the local community. This type of project plays an important role in preparing students for further study, apprenticeships and creative careers. Parents and carers are very welcome to take a look at the display while it is on show.

We are so proud of our awesome KS3 band, who smashed their rehearsal yesterday ahead of tonight’s cross-trust Battle of the Bands at Samuel Ryder Academy!

Last week Friday, Year 7 visited the Natural History Museum. They explored a range of fossils and exhibits and learned more about the history of life on Earth. Students worked in teams to design and build Mars rovers using LEGO. They then programmed them to complete a mission.

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Our latest Careers Newsletter - Issue 10 is out now! Take a look here: https://www.highfield.herts.sch.uk/52/careers?search=careers

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A reminder to all families that our online Preloved Uniform Shop is available throughout the year. It’s a great way to purchase good-quality uniform items at low cost while supporting sustainability across the school. We also welcome donations of any good-quality uniform items, which can be dropped off at reception. In particular, we are currently looking for donations of trainers that are surplus to requirements. These will be gifted to the PE department to use as spare kit. Please ensure that any trainers donated are suitable for use in PE lessons. You can access the shop here: https://app.uniformd.co.uk/items/the-highfield-school Thank you for supporting this initiative - whether by donating preloved uniform or purchasing items, your contributions make a real difference.

Exam periods can place significant pressure on young people, affecting their confidence, focus and overall wellbeing. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores realistic and supportive strategies to help manage this pressure. It highlights practical approaches, including: • Organising workload and reducing overwhelm • Using active and creative revision techniques • Creating calm, focused study environments • Using technology, including AI, in a thoughtful way The guide also emphasises the importance of maintaining balance, motivation and positive wellbeing during exam preparation. Download the guide here:https://vist.ly/428mn #Education #Wellbeing #Safeguarding #TeachingAndLearning #WakeUpWednesday