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Highfields School

Highfields School, Matlock, is a community school maintained by the Derbyshire local authority, specialising in Performing Arts. It is a co-educational, day comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 18 years. The school is situated on two sites, 1.8 miles apart, Starkholmes (Years 7 - 8) and Lumsdale (Years 9 - 13).

Headteacher's Message

09.05.2013 - Health Day

On Friday 26th April, our Year 10 students participated in our annual Health Day. Below is a small glimpse of the day, as told by one of our students.

"Health Day was a fun day that allowed us to try new activities such as yoga, pilates, and trampolining. We liked trampolining as it was fun, and we learnt that yoga was really healthy for you. It relaxes you, ands makes you feel happy.

We were given a lot of good advice on how to stay healthy and we tried new food and drinks. We collected leaflets and stickers throughout the day. The talk on breast cancer was interesting and raised awareness that anyone can suffer from cancer. We also learned how to check for cancer, and where to get help.

The health day was a good reward for the end of our exams. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to the day."

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09.05.2013 - Autism Awareness Evening

Highfields School would like to invite you to our Autism Awareness Evening, which takes place on Thursday 13th June. The event will be taking place between 7-9pm at Lumsdale (Upper Site).

Our aims for this evening are:

Sally Balderstone from Autism Outreach Service will be present to answer questions and give advice.

Everyone is welcome- no need to book, simply turn up.

08.05.2013 - A Level Film Studies

We have added a playlist on to our YouTube Channel with all of last years Year 13 film projects. Please check back towards the end of May for this years projects.

07.05.2013 - Textile Students create display for Ashley Hay Folk Festival

Enthusiastic textile students from years 9 and 10 at Highfields School have created a display themed “Creatures of the Forest” as a backdrop in the refreshments marquee of the Ashley Hay Folk Festival during May 4th and 5th bank holiday weekend.

Using different techniques such as felting, embroidery and appliqué, these eleven students, who have been working on their creations since Christmas at a weekly after school club, came up with a variety of creations for the display, including a tree, owl, wolf’s head, hedgehogs, squirrels, toadstools, a snail, fairies, and even a peacock’s tail.

The club has been so successful they have started to sell their creations, with any profits being used to buy materials for the club. Tie dye T-shirts, key rings, and purses made from recycled fabric are all available to buy from the students.

Mary MacDonald, who runs the club, said, “I can’t praise these students enough. Their enthusiasm, talent and enterprising attitude make our club so enjoyable and it is wonderful to see their work displayed at this folk festival where members of the public will be able to enjoy it too. They are a fantastic bunch of young people and I love working with them!  And the club couldn’t run without the help of our art textile A level student, Hannah Watson!”

Please follow the link below to view photographs of their display.

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07.05.2013 - Derbyshire Literature Challenge 2013

Congratulations to Jack Neath (7SG), Sophie Bailey (9AWS), Rosalie-Barrett-Lawton (9AWS) and Ross Lowton (9CH) who will be representing Highfields at the Derbyshire Literature Quiz at Tupton Hall School on May 22nd. We are hoping to defend our title as last year's winners! Thank you to all those students who tried out for the team.

02.05.2013 - Live Chat Support for Parents of GCSE Students

Staff from the Council’s 14-19 team and Education department will be offering advice to parents through a live Twitter chat.

The Twitter chat will be held on Wednesday the 8th May and Tuesday the 14th May between 5pm and 7.30pm. Its purpose is to help parents support their child with revision for GCSEs or equivalent. The panel of experts will include teachers, each with over 15 years of exam experience, and staff who are up to date on the curriculum and the next steps to take after exams.

Get exam tips, advice on next steps and up to date information about the curriculum to support your child.

Tweet your questions to @Derbyshirecc using #GCSEDerbyshire