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If your child is ill during the school day

If your child is taken ill during the school day they should firstly report this to their teacher who will authorise them to go to the medical needs office where they will be assessed by a qualified first aider.  Parents will be notified immediately if their child requires to go home or in the case of an emergency, an ambulance may be called and parents will be notified.  It is important that students follow these procedures and do not phone home themselves.

If parents turn up without being contacted by med bay and take their child home the child's absence will be recorded as unauthorised.

Dropping off & collecting students

We kindly remind parents and carers when dropping off and collecting students to avoid parking on the roads around the school.

We are aware that the roads become very busy during these times but for the safety of pedestrians please make sure vehicles are not mounting the pavements. 

Parking is available both in the front and back car parks:

• Front car park – For those who need to collect their child promptly at the bell, please use the front car park as a “drive-through” system. Park to the left-hand side and, once your child arrives, pull out to allow other cars to move forward.  This can also be used to drop off of that beginning of the school day too.
• Back car park – For those who are able to wait a little longer until the buses have departed, we ask that you use the back car park. This is the safest option and there is always ample parking available.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to keep the school site safe and accessible for everyone.

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Options information for 2026-27

Thank you to all students and parents/carers for selecting option choices.  We are now starting to process option choices and will be confirmed, via email, approximately early May 2026.

If students wish to make changes to their options they must ask parents/carers to email astonestreet@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk or come to the STAR office at break or lunch time.

We are unable to guarantee that all options will run; final decisions can only be made once options choices have been completed.  If a decision is made not to offer an option subject any student who has selected this course will be asked to make a further choice and will be supported with this decision. 

Year 7 and 8 DT/drama/food rotation – current rotation ending Friday 6^th March

The current rotation finishes on Friday 6^th March. The new rotation therefore starts on Monday 9^th March.

Student timetables on SIMS Parent and SIMS Student have been updated.

For more information, please see the school website: www.aylshamhigh.com/yr7andyr8rotationsubjects

Year 7 Parent and Carer Evening appointments

Date:               Wednesday 11^th and Thursday 12^th March 2026

Time:               3.50pm onwards

Location:        SchoolCloud

How to Book:   Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Initially appointments were limited to 5 to ensure all families have the opportunity to make some appointments. This restriction has now been removed.

Please log in to our booking portal to book your appointments:

SchoolCloud - Aylsham High School

We encourage you to secure your preferred time slots at your earliest convenience to ensure a schedule that suits you.

Deadline for bookings: 12 midday on the day of the PACE

We look forward to seeing you and your child and working together to support your child’s success.

More information:

• Our PACE page of our website contains more information about PACEs - Parent and Carer Evenings (PACEs) - Aylsham High School
• Our year PACE letters can be found here: Letters Home - Aylsham High School

Need help with booking?  Please contact the school office by telephone or email office@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk

School Reports

The following spring reports have been shared:

• Year 9 spring report
• Year 10 spring report
• Year 11 spring report

We will shortly be sharing the following reports and a ParentMail message will be sent when they are available:

• Year 9 subject information report
• Year 10 subject information report
• Year 11 subject information report
• Year 7 spring report
• Year 7 subject information report

Please ensure that you read your child’s report on SIMS Parent and then complete the parent/carer feedback form which can be found in the report letter.

If you have any issues with accessing SIMS Parent or your child’s report, please email our SIMS Parent team simsparent@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk.

SIMS Student

Students have access to SIMS Student using their school alf.education email address. 

To get support with SIMS Student, students can see their computing teacher or Mrs Cooke in the STAR office at break or lunch time.  They are also able to visit room 34 at break or lunch.

For more information about SIMS Student, please see the SIMS Student page on the school website under the students tab.

https://www.aylshamhigh.com/ahssimsstudent

SIMS Parent

All parents/carers with parental responsibility are able to access SIMS Parent once registered. 

To get support with SIMS Parent, parents/carers can email simsparent@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk.

For more information about SIMS Parent including guidance on how to register, access SIMS Parent and about the information being shared with you, please see the SIMS Parent page on the school website under the parents & carers tab.

https://www.aylshamhigh.com/ahssimsparent

External exam information

Students have attended an assembly on Thursday 5th March with Mr Bridge regarding external exams. They were also given a pack at tutor time containing the information for their external exams in the summer.

A copy has also been emailed to families yesterday containing the same documents as the pack given to students.  The only document which isn’t attached to ParentMail email is the individual exam timetable.  

If a student or parent spots anything on the exam timetable which is not correct e.g. tier of entry or a subject is missing, the student must see Mrs Gilbert, our exams manager, in the exams office by the end of next week so that changes can be made before the exam entry deadline. 

Exam and revision information can be found here: https://www.aylshamhigh.com/ahs-exams  This includes a copy of the revision timetable for sessions being offered by departments at lunch time and after school and then also in the Easter and May holidays. 

A letter explaining the importance of preparing for these exams has been shared with parents/carers.  This contains a link to a video which provides guidance on how students should prepare to do their best in these exams. 

Internal assessments information

Students in years 7-10 have internal assessments taking place around Easter.  

Year 9, 10 and 11 students have these taking place before Easter.  Students were issued with timetables and a copy was emailed home at the beginning of February.

Years 7 and 8 have internal assessments taking place after Easter in English and maths.  Students were issued with timetables yesterday (Thursday 5th March) and attended an assembly about these.   A copy of the information was also emailed to families via ParentMail. 

A letter explaining the importance of these assessments has been shared with parents/carers.  This contains a link to a video which provides guidance on how students should prepare to do their best in these assessments.

Updated Policies

The following policies have been updated and approved by Governors during the Spring Term.  The updated policies can be found on the Policies section of our website. Please click here to view them.

• Educational off-site visits policy
• Lettings Policy
• First aid compliance code
• Medical conditions policy
• Equality Objectives
• Examinations Policy
• Non-Examination Assessment Policy

Clubs for students

To view all clubs please click here

Year 11 – Next Steps
If your child is feeling worried about their next steps or would like some additional support, please email Miss Wiseman and she will arrange to check in with them.

Work Experience
Thank you to all parents and carers who have supported their child in securing a work placement for July. The deadline for Year 10 students to organise their placements was February half term. If your child has not yet arranged a placement, please could you support and encourage them to find one. Mrs Wiseman is also available to offer guidance and advice, so please do get in touch if you need support.
Work experience is an important part of our curriculum, and it is compulsory for all Year 10 students to take part in the full five days.

Room 38 – Tuesday & Thursday Lunchtimes
Room 38 remains available at lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for any students who would like guidance or support.

Virtual Work Experience

Amazing opportunities on this link for virtual work experience all on line certification at the end of completing!

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/future-creators-wanted-virtual-work-experience-with-thales/WEXP-00487

Year 11 Post-16 Applications

If your child has not yet applied to a college or sixth form for next year, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. Some providers have application deadlines, and places may fill up quickly.

If your child is considering an apprenticeship, please be aware that apprenticeship vacancies often open springtime (2026). If your child is wanting an apprenticeship, they will need to apply to college as a Plan B.

If your child is unsure about what to apply for or would like support with the process, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am happy to discuss options and help guide them through their next steps. Alternatively, your child can come and see me in room 38 on a Tuesday or Thursday lunchtime.

It is very important that every student submits an application for post-16 education. We strongly recommend that all students consider both a first choice (Plan A) and an alternative option (Plan B).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch with Miss Wiseman (Guidance Advisor and Careers Co-Ordinator).

Institution	Deadline / Date
CCN	Open until course is full (Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as some courses can fill up quickly.)
Easton College	Open until course is full (Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as some courses can fill up quickly.)
Hellesdon Sixth Form	Open until course is full (Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as some courses can fill up quickly.)
Notre Dame	18 December 2025 at 4pm
Paston College	Open until course is full (Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as some courses, particularly A-Levels, can fill up quickly.)
Reepham College	5 December 2025
Sheringham	19 December 2025
SIN & Jac	31 March 2026
UTCN	2 December 2025
Wymondham	30 November 2025

Vaccination Clinics for missed routine Year 8 & 9 vaccinations 

 Upcoming after-school and Saturday vaccination clinics taking place in Norwich and King’s Lynn.

These clinics are designed for children who may have missed their routine year 8 and 9 vaccinations during school sessions, or for those who would prefer to receive their vaccinations in a clinic setting rather than in school.

Parents/Carers can book directly using the contact details provided on the poster below.

TACT (Families)

Please click here to view upcoming courses and events organised by our Family Learning team.  

FREE Workshops available to book.  Please click on the link above to get booked onto the courses

Payment Reminders

Any items available for payment will be listed on your ParentPay account.

Activities Week – Thank you for deposits received. Final payment deadline for remaining balances is Monday 16th March

Year 9 and 10 Exam pencil cases – If you require a pencil case please make your payment on ParentPay by Friday 20^th March.

Link for booking: Help! My child doesn't want to go to school. Parent/Carer Workshop

To view our current vacancies please click here