Governors%20report%20to%20parents%202012 2013

GOVERNORS’ REPORTTO PARENTS AND CARERS

2012-2013

Chair of GovernorsMr Jim Mills

Vice ChairCllr. Peter Curtis

All Parents and Carers are invited to the

Annual Meeting for Parents and CarersOn Thursday 7th November 2013

6.00pm to 7.00pm in Room 6

HIGH SCHOOL

YSGOL UWCHRADDHOLYWELLTREFFYNNON

Dear Parents and Carers

Once again we have had a very eventful year at Holywell High School and again we haveseen some very significant improvements in GCSE and A level results, particularly in theLevel 2 GCSE results. However, we did see a decline in a small number of areas whichwere in line with a similar decline in Wales and England and which can be attributed tomore rigorous marking. Overall I believe we are making good progress in our standardsof teaching and learning with improved outcomes for our pupils and early indications showan improvement again at the end of this school year. These outcomes have beenachieved by hard work by our pupils and our dedicated staff, many of whom give up theirown time to mentor a number of pupils.

The School Modernisation Programme is continuing to progress well and will result in twonew schools being built on our current site to replacing the existing building and seeingYsgol y Fron and Perth y Terfyn re-locate as one primary school on the same site. Webelieve the new Holywell Learning Campus will provide a fantastic ‘state of the art’ facilityfor the residents of Holywell and the surrounding catchment area with first class educationfor 3 to 16 year old pupils; the project is due to complete in time for the September 2016term. The one issue we have with the current plan is the transferring of the 6th form tothe proposed new post-16 hub in Connah’s Quay. We will continue to work to ensure thatwe have an input into 6th form provision and that we are able to provide the necessarypastoral care and academic progress for our young people as can be seen by our A levelresults. However, as with most other secondary schools in the area it is not possible tooffer the number of subjects demanded by the Welsh Government in a single school andwe do collaborate already with other Flintshire schools in order to provide as wide asubject choice as possible.

Apart from the academic aspects of the school over the last year we have had a numberof exciting events and visits which our pupils have thoroughly enjoyed and here are just afew:

Year 11 Progress File Ceremony

Awards & Prize Giving Evening

Activities Week for Years 7, 8 & 9

Year 6 Residential

Year 10 Work Experience

Alton Towers Rewards Visit

Languages Visit – June & July 2013Wednesday 17th October – AdvancedManufacturing Centre [AMC] Opening

Children’s Commissioner for Wales – KeithTowler Visit

Houses of Parliament Visit

Bangor TOPS visit – June 2013 – Year 10

Bangor TOPS visit – June 2013 – Year 9

Chester University Visit

Oxford University More Able & TalentedVisit

Saint-Grégoire Twinning Visit

Digital Leaders Project with Partner Pri-mary Schools

Non Uniform Days for Charity

Crucial Crew – Year 7

Year 11 Prom1

I would like to reiterate part of my message from last year where I said it was in theinterest of parents in our catchment area to consider Holywell as the school of choice, forthere have been many misconceptions and untruths bandied about the school. I and allthe Staff and Governors believe that we offer a great learning facility which is safeand productive with a very dedicated team of staff. It has been my privilege to Chair theGovernors of this school for the last six years and I have been a Governor for the pasteleven years. However, I have decided, due to my commitments and advancing years,to step down and Mr Colin Lindsay has been elected to be the next Chair. Mr Lindsay is aParent Governor, with two daughters in Years 8 & 9, and I am certain he will be a veryactive and able Chair who will guide us through the next exciting phase in thedevelopment of Holywell. I shall remain on the Governing Body and will give Colin all thesupport I can through the forthcoming year.

Yours sincerely

James MillsChair of Governors

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY

Chair Mr C Lindsay 01/03/12 - 01/03/16Vice-Chair Cllr P Curtis 29/11/08 - 29/11/17Clerk Miss L Evans 01/09/05 -

GOVERNORS and the duration of their membership on the Governing Body

Headteacher/Governor Mr W J Putt 01/09/07 -

Local Authority Mr P Alton 29/02/12 - 29/02/16Prof R Moore 04/12/09 - 04/12/13Mr E Watkinson 25/03/11 - 25/03/15Dr P York 24/11/08 - 24/01/17

Teacher Governors Mr P Jones 01/03/12 - 01/03/16

Staff Governor Mr D Gilbart 09/02/12 - 09/02/16

Community Governors Mr I Austerberry 30/09/13 - 30/09/17Mr P Bryant 16/09/10 - 16/09/14Mr J Mills 01/07/11 - 01/07/15Mrs D Seel 08/02/12 - 08/02/16Prof N Winterton 29/09/11 - 03/10/15

Parent Governors Mrs A Cullen 08/02/12 - 09/02/16Mrs C Edwards 09/02/11 - 09/02/15Miss L Hatchett 25/11/10 - 25/11/14Mrs H Partington 25/11/10 - 25/11/14Mr D Seddon 25/11/10 - 25/11/14

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESSchool policies and procedures are reviewed annually. The Respecting Others BehaviourPolicy, Anti Bullying Policy and Literacy Policy are examples of policies that have beenrevised recently. The School Improvement Plan is an essential part of our SchoolImprovement Cycle.

Full details of all policies and procedures are available from the Headteacher on request.

ESTYN INSPECTION AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANIn November 2010 the School was inspected by Estyn. The judgements were thatstandards are good and the school is improving. Copies of the Estyn Inspection reportare available from the School Office and on the Estyn website www.estyn.gov.uk. Therecommendations from the Inspection in 2010 form part of the School ImprovementPlan.

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THE CURRICULUMWe are continuing to work with schools in the North Deeside Consortium to provide awider choice of subjects at GCSE. This year we are looking to offer Computer Sciencesand Astronomy as part of the Friday Morning Option.

At Key Stage 5 we are now able to offer A Level Law and Drama through the consortium.Holywell High School teachers are currently teaching Engineering, Government andPolitics, Welsh and Business Studies within the Consortium.

The school now offers the Intermediate and Foundation Level Welsh Baccalaureate to allpupils in Years 10 and 11. This will, if passed, give pupils another GCSE qualification.After the successful completion of the pilot Welsh NVQ last year where all pupils takingpart gained a Level 2 qualification, the Welsh NVQ is now also offered to all pupils inYears 10 and 11.

We are now in the early stages of planning the Curriculum Model for the new buildschool. We are looking at the possibilities of altering the school day with more butshorter lessons. We are also hoping to be able to offer new subjects such as Drama toall of our pupils.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDSThe Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCo) and the Learning Support Teamprovide excellent support for students with Additional Learning Needs. The AdditionalLearning Needs Faculty provides support for pupils in mainstream lessons as well as smallgroup provision. It caters for a wide variety of additional needs ranging from medical,learning, speech and language, ASD, emotional and social difficulties.

The school works closely with pupil support teams and professionals such as EducationalPsychologists, Speech Therapists and the School Nurse to ensure that the individualneeds of the pupils are met. Regular review meetings are held, involving all partiesconcerned, to assess, monitor progress and establish new targets and individual plans.

The Addition Learning Needs Faculty has excellent links with partner Primary Schools.This ensures a smooth and successful transition for ALN pupils from Key Stage 2 to KeyStage 3.

M Jones (ALNCo)

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LINKS WITH THE COMMUNITYHolywell High School is a Community Focused School. There is a programme ofcommunity learning opportunities, activities and events. The Police Liaison Officer, PCGail Sinclair works closely with the school to deliver aspects of personal and socialeducation sessions. The school hosts town council meetings on a regular basis.

CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSThe School Prospectus was revised in September 2012. It includes essential informationabout the running of the school, including the correct school uniform, the ComplaintsProcedure and Health and Safety advice. Copies are available from the School Office andon the school website.

VISITS TO THE SCHOOLParents, Carers and others are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school atany time. We welcome questions and the opportunity to share information about ourwork with pupils.

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTWe provide excellent facilities for learning. The school site is extensive and wellmaintained and meets DDA requirements. The whole site, including toilet facilities, isregularly inspected by FCC as part of our service level agreement. Recent improvementsinclude the creation of the new Advanced Manufacture Centre and refurbishment ofcorridors. A number of classrooms refurbished in 2012-2013. Plans are now available atthe school for the new Holywell Learning Campus planned to open in September 2016.

STUDENTS’ DESTINATIONS: September 2013Students aged 15 at the start of the school year beginning in September 2012

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Destination Number %

Return to School 43 38%

Further Education 60 53%

Training - Work Based 3 2%

Employment with training 4 4%

Employment with no training 2 2%

Unemployed - -

Unknown 1 1%

TOTAL 113 100%

FINANCIAL REPORT 2012-2013

No claims were made for travel or subsistence by members of the Governing Body in2012-2013. There were no gifts made to the school in 2012-2013.

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY 2009-2013

BUDGET HEADING ACTUAL EXPENDITURE(2012-13)

Budget (2012-13) £2,496,152

Expenditure

Teachers £2,024,015

Other Staff Costs £275,818

Premises £140,888

Utilities £75,092

Supplies £14,214

Examination Entry Fees £35,643

Teaching Resources £115,277

Transport £4,026

Other Resources £17,620

Service Level Agreements with Flintshire County Council £96,597

Prudential Borrowing £8,895

Income

Miscellaneous Income -£180,967

Total Expenditure £2,627,118

Balance Carried Forward (2012-13) £-130,970

Sub Total £2,808,085

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2009-2010Actual

2010-2011Actual

2011-2012Actual

2012-2013Actual

UnauthorisedAbsence 1.00% 1.70% 1.60% 1.50%

AuthorisedAbsence 9.40% 8.60% 8.80% 8.80%

TotalAttendance 89.60% 89.70% 89.50% 89.60%

TERM DATES 2013-2014

SESSION TIMES

LANGUAGE POLICYTeaching and learning are through the medium of English at Holywell High School.Pupils have opportunities to learn French and German as modern foreign languages inKey Stages 3, 4 and Post 16. All pupils in Years 7 to 11 learn Welsh as a second lan-guage in accordance with the statutory requirements. They are encouraged to useWelsh on an incidental basis both inside and outside the classroom.

2013 - 2014Holiday Dates for Students

TERM TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS

AUTUMN2013

Tuesday3rd September

Monday28th October

Friday1st November

Friday20th December

SPRING2014

Tuesday7th January

Monday24th February

Friday28th February

Friday11th April

SUMMER2014

Tuesday29th April

Monday26th May

Friday30th May

Friday18th July

School is closed for Staff Training on:Monday 2nd September 2013

Friday 11th October 2013Monday 6th January 2104Monday 28th April 2014Monday 21st July 2014

HALF TERM HOLIDAYBegins Ends

The School Day

8.40am Bell signal for staff and students

8.45am Registration/Assembly

9.00am Lesson 1

10.00am Lesson 2

11.00am Break

11.20am Lesson 3

12.20pm Lunch

1.10pm Lesson 4

2.10pm Lesson 5

3.10pm End of School Day for Students

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Selection of Events and Students’ Achievements 2012-2013Extracts from our School Newsletter and Headteacher’s Reportto Governors

Sport Josh Williams is a regular member of the Wheel-chair Rugby Team Joe Harrison is the new Under-18 UK Champion in the Gravity and Duro Mountain

Bike Race Year 10 and Year 11 pupils received their trophies for playing for Holywell Hawks

Rugby League Team Key Stage 3 Dodge Ball Team gained second place in Flintshire Schools Competition Luke Wilkes trains with the Wales National Youth Squad Leah Cartwright won a gold medal at the British Gas Swim Wales North 2013 Regal

Championships

Educational Visits ASDAN & CoPE pupils are busy with outdoor activities e.g. Canoeing and Rock

Climbing Forty-five language students visited a French Christmas Year 10 Geography students visited Beddgelert

Support for Charity Sixth form pupils hosted a bananza day and raised £500 Pupils in Year 7 raised £350 for charity with a sponsored ‘Hoop-a-Thon’

School and Community Events John Muir Award Sixth form volunteer for Archaeological dig Year 8 and Year 9 pupils experienced a European breakfast with the MFL department Engineering department celebrated the opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing

Centre Children’s Commissioner for Wales Keith Towler visited Holywell High school pupil

Sarah Douce The School Council launched a campaign “Holywell High Against Bullying” Students hosted a Christmas celebration at St. Peter’s Church The choir spread Christmas cheer performing at local residential homes and Holywell

town market Year 9 pupils enjoyed a workshop from Liverpool John Moores University School pupils celebrated World Book Day with a ‘Dear’ day and ‘Readathon’ School Choir performed with Holywell Brass Band to celebrate St. David’s Day Opening Minds pupils celebrated St. David’s Day with special shows Jack Massey celebrated his corridor art work Year 11 pupils piloted the ‘Tute’ teaching revision sessions for Science

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Word of Work Crucial Crew visited the school to present workshops on PSE day

Primary School Links Welsh department delivered an exciting workshop day at Ysgol Bro Carmel Science Club worked with local primary schools and parents from Years five and six

with Holywell High School students Digital Leaders ran a ‘Blogging’ competition for local primary schools

Rewards and Awards Ashley Williams received the Queen’s Stamp of Approval Ashley Williams, Harry Moss and Matthew Revill received a letter from the Queen

thanking them for their stamp designs Victoria O’Neil and Charley Wiles gained success in the Chester Performing Arts

Competition with Victoria receiving a Commended Award for her Piano performance Cian Evans won the Beacon Top Roping Competition for Climbing Mathematics Faculty celebrated early exam success with many Year 11 pupils

achieving grade A* and A in their January results

More Able and Talented Film Club celebrated its opening with ‘blogging’ to develop Literacy skills Adam Roberts, Laura Thomas and Jack Goss were congratulated for outstanding

Chemistry work A group of pupils from across all ages attended a MAT adventure at Coed Afonwen

and Moel Famau Country Park Year 10 pupils attended a Poetry event at Hawarden High School with famous Poet

Levi Tafari Grace Lloyd, Ethan Farren, Reece Sinclair, Thomas Washington-Jones and Merlynn

Spencer competed in the All-Wales School Liaison Core Programme National Quiz2012-13

The school hosted an all day Literacy Festival with guest speakers Levi Tafari andBrian Anderson with pupils from Ysgol Bro Carmel and Ysgol Maes Glas attending

Lowri Kadelka-Williams had her poetry published through United Publishing Tom Pepper, Luke Wilkes, Rhys McLean and Luke Thomas secured Sutton Summer

School places in top universities

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Holywell High School Provisional SSSP 2013Summary of School Performance (1) LA/School No. 664 / 4012

Pupils aged 15

Number of pupils aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 116

Percentage of pupils aged 15who:

entered atleast one quali-

fication

achieved theLevel 1 thresh-

old


old

achieved the Level 2 thresh-old including a GCSE pass in

English or Welsh first lan-guage and mathematics

Core SubjectIndicator (2)

Averagecapped (3)

wider pointsscore per pupil

Average widerpoints score

per pupil

School 2012/13 100 97 56 41 32 298 384

LA Area 2012/13 100 94 79 62 59 334 507

Wales 2012/13 99 93 77 52 48 331 493

School 11/12/13 100 97 49 39 36 290 346

School 10/11/12 100 96 48 41 39 287 328

Number of boys aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 60

Percentage of boys aged 15 who:


fication


old


old




Averagecapped (3)



per pupil

School 2012/13 100 97 58 37 28 300 394

LA Area 2012/13 100 92 74 57 54 321 477

Wales 2012/13 99 91 73 48 45 318 466

School 11/12/13 100 97 51 38 35 292 353

School 10/11/12 100 95 47 39 39 284 325

Number of girls aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 56

Percentage of girls aged 15 who:


fication


old


old




Averagecapped (3)



per pupil

School 2012/13 100 98 54 45 36 296 374

LA Area 2012/13 100 96 83 67 64 347 538

Wales 2012/13 100 95 82 56 52 345 521

School 11/12/13 100 98 47 40 37 288 340

School 10/11/12 100 98 48 42 38 290 331

(1)For details on approved qualifications, point scores and contribution to thresholds, please see the Database for Approved Qualifications inWales

(DAQW) at http://www.daqw.org.uk/

(2) For information about which syllabuses are included in each subject area see Notes for Guidance.

(3) Average capped wider point scores are calculated using the best 8 results.

(4) Entry Level Qualification.

(5)For the final SSSP this definition will be replaced with the percentage of pupils aged 15 leaving education with no qualifications as definedunder

the National Performance Indicator EDU/002.

(6) Used for all Free School Meal benchmarking tables.

(7) Used in the calculation of the Core Data Set statistical family.

.. Data not available.


Pupils aged 15

Number of pupils aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 116


achieved A*-Cin English/

Welsh

achieved A*-Cin Maths

achieved A*-Cin Science

Average Eng-lish/WelshPoints per

pupil

Average Mathspoints per pupil

Average Sci-ence points

per pupil

School 2012/13 56 51 40 37 35 33

LA Area 2012/13 73 68 77 40 38 40

Wales 2012/13 64 59 74 38 36 38

School 11/12/13 53 49 46 36 34 35

School 10/11/12 34 48 49 24 23 24

Number of boys aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 60

Percentage of boys aged 15 who:


Welsh




pupil



per pupil

School 2012/13 48 52 40 35 35 33

LA Area 2012/13 65 66 75 37 38 37

Wales 2012/13 55 59 71 36 35 36

School 11/12/13 48 51 50 34 35 35

School 10/11/12 31 52 54 22 23 24

Number of girls aged 15 who were on roll in January2013 : 56

Percentage of girls aged 15 who:


Welsh




pupil



per pupil

School 2012/13 64 50 39 38 34 33

LA Area 2012/13 81 70 80 43 39 43

Wales 2012/13 73 60 76 41 36 41

School 11/12/13 58 44 41 37 33 34

School 10/11/12 37 44 45 25 22 24




(3) Average capped wider point scores are calculated using the best 8 results.






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Pupils aged 15


Percentage of boys aged 15who:

Percentage of girls aged 15who:

achieved one ormore ELQ (4) only

achieved no recog-nised qualification

(5)



(5)



(5)

School 2012/13 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

LA Area 2012/13 1 1.4 1 1.7 1 1.1

Wales 2012/13 1 1.7 1 2.2 0 1.3

School 11/12/13 0 0.0 1 0.0 0 0.0

School 10/11/12 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

Pupils aged 17

Number of pupils aged 17who were on roll in

Number of boys aged 17who were on roll in

Number of girls aged 17who were on roll in

January 2013: January 2013: January 2013:

Percentage of 17year old pupils

entering a volumeequivalent to 2 A

levels whoachieved the Level

3 threshold

Average widerpoints score forpupils aged 17




3 threshold





3 threshold


School 2012/13 100 490 100 505 100 472

LA Area 2012/13 98 736 97 698 98 772

Wales 2012/13 98 779 98 731 99 821

School 11/12/13 95 562 97 568 93 557

School 10/11/12 90 612 93 620 88 607




(3) Average capped wider point scores are calculated using the best 8 GCSE results or the vocational equivalent.






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Pupils relaxing during a visit to St. Gregoire, France GCSE Results Day

Year 11 Prom

Visiting Chester Zoo during Activities Week Breakfast Club

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