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Letters and emails sent home this week
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Year 8 Outstanding food preparation and nutrition contributions
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SEND Café 14/5/26
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Bay of Naples 2027 – confirmation of place
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Goodwood festival of speed trip - successful
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Goodwood festival of speed trip -Payment/consent reminder
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Friendly Face Workshop Evening at Aylsham High School
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Year 9/10 summer reports for option subject – updated version
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Year 10 summer reports for option subject – updated version
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Year 11 summer report – updated version
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Activities week consent form and behaviour contract
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The Horstead Centre Expedition Challenge
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Information regarding email sent regarding options
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WWW activities week meeting
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WWW Activities week consent form and behaviour contract
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Adventure week consent form
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Watersports activities week consent form
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Eagles Activities week consent form
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Derbyshire consent form and behaviour contract
* To view these letters please check your ParentMail or alternatively, please click here
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General Reminders and information
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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.
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Medicines
Please be aware that staff are unable to dispense any medication without parental written consent. There are 'Form for parental consent for administration of medicine' forms available at reception or you can click the link below for a digital copy:
https://www.aylshamhigh.com/attachments/download.asp?file=666&type=pdf
Although the school is able to supply students with paracetamol and Ibuprofen subject to requirement and consent, we would request that students who are on a medical advice treatment plan requiring regular administration of Paracetamol and/or Ibuprofen supply the Medical Needs Officer with the required amount to cover the period of treatment, with a completed ‘Form for parental consent for administration of medicine’ highlighting the required dose and timings for administration as advised by the healthcare professional.
If we feel that the student is taking paracetamol/Ibuprofen regularly/excessively over an unprescribed period it is our discretion to also refuse administration. In these instances we will inform you.
More information about medicines is available on our website under 'Parents & Carers' section, then the 'Medical Information' tab. Quick link available here: https://www.aylshamhigh.com/medicalinformation
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Heat Packs
We have had a number of heat packs borrowed from our Medical needs office and not returned, please can you check your child's school bag, rooms etc, just incase any have made it home. Any that can be returned will be much appreciated.
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Polite Reminder - Pastoral Concerns
For any pastoral concerns or questions regarding your child, their form tutor should always be your first point of contact. They are likely to see your child most days and can ensure prompt support. Furthermore, they can coordinate with the wider pastoral team where necessary to ensure any issues are addressed.
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Safe use of Social Media Apps
Social media apps can be a wonderful way of staying connected and communicating with friends and communities. There are many positives to utilising these apps in a safe, secure and appropriate manner. However, with everything there is also the potential for social media apps to have harmful consequences of misuse as well as to open children up to inappropriate and harmful content.
It is important to remember that a number of social media apps have age restrictions in place to help safeguard young people from potential harm. These restrictions are put in place to protect young people from content and communication from inappropriate or harmful sources.
We are starting to see a worrying trend of younger students side stepping age restrictions and having access to apps when they are not yet old enough. This is having some damaging consequences and we are seeing a higher than normal number of cases of where students have become victim to inappropriate content, harmful messages and in some cases creating serious safeguarding concerns.
Please do make sure that you are checking your child(rens) phones and other devices for age-restricted apps and have parental locks in place to ensure they are not downloading and accessing apps that have age restrictions that they are not old enough to use yet. As a general rule, all social media apps (TiK Tok, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Discord, X and Snapchat to name a few) all require a minimum age of 13 years old to use their platform. Some apps such as Vimeo and Tumblr have an age restriction of 16.
More information about how to keep safe online can be found on www.internetmatters.org and the NSPCC Online Safety section of their website https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
If you have any questions about online safety, please feel free to contact our online safety leads Mr Bradshaw (dbradshaw@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk ) or Mr Allen (tallen@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk )
If you have any safeguarding worries or wish to report a serious concern, please contact our safeguarding team on safeguardingteam@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk
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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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Year 11 Moped/Motorbike Users
If you intend to travel to and from the school premises on your moped or motorbike we ask that you please provide proof of your valid documents including –
MOT (if applicable)
Insurance
Bike licence
Please take these documents to the safeguarding office where copies will be taken.
Please remember –
Motorbikes and mopeds must be ridden safely and responsibly.
Please park in the specific motorbike and moped parking bay at the front of the school, take care during the busy drop off and pick up times.
Thank you and stay safe!
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Summer Polo Shirts
We are pleased to announce the blue summer polo shirts, which can be worn in the summer term, are now in stock and available for purchase through the online shop.
You can access the shop using the link below:
1 – click on this link:
Aylsham Learning Federation Uniform Shop
2 – or copy the below into your browser:
https://aylshamlearningfederation.myshopify.com
Please ensure you provide your email address during the checkout process, as we will use it to communicate when your uniform is ready for collection.
For orders placed before 23rd March collection will be available:
- Thursday 26th March 11:00am – 11:30am from main reception
- Inset Day, Monday 13th April (summer polo tops only) 9:00am – 11:00am from the sports hall reception
Orders then placed before 27th April:
- Friday 1st May 11:00am – 11:30am from main reception
**Please note, all uniform purchases must be collected on these specific dates**
If you have any questions regarding uniform please email uniform@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk
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Uniform Reminder
As we are approaching warmer weather and students like to where shorts, we would like to remind families of our uniform standards regarding student shorts.
Students are permitted to wear:
- School-tailored shorts black or grey
- Cargo shorts black or grey
Please note that sport shorts, football shorts and jogger-style shorts are not part of the approved uniform and should not be worn to school.
We appreciate your support in helping maintain our school's dress standards.
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Duke of Edinburgh Instragram page: @dofe_ahs
Check out our Instagram page for updates on the bronze & silver DofE expeditions this weekend.
Please remember bronze students will finish Saturday around 2pm to 3pm
Silver students Sunday around 2pm to 3pm - Collection from back car park!
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Options information for 2026-27
Current year 10 students have received emails, to their alf.education account, this week confirming their options for next year. Year 8 and 9 students will receive their options shortly and we will confirm again when these have been sent. Emails have also been sent to parents/carers and the email is an individual message from Ms Stonestreet; it will not come from parent mail.
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School Reports
The following reports have been shared via SIMS Parent and SIMS Student. 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.
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Year group
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Reports shared
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Next report will be the year 8 summer reports.
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Year 9
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- Year 9 spring report
- Year 9 spring subject information report
- Year 9 summer report – option subject
- Year 9 summer subject information report – option subject
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Year 10
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- Year 10 spring report
- Year 10 spring subject information report
- Year 10 summer report – option subject
- Year 10 summer subject information report – option subject
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Year 11
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- Year 11 spring report
- Year 11 spring subject information report
- Year 11 summer report
- Year 11 summer subject information report
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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
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External exam information
The exams start on Friday 8th May and end on Monday 15th June. Students have been given a copy of their individual exam timetable. If required, a further copy of your child’s individual exam timetable can be obtained from Mrs Gilbert, who is the school’s exams manager, by emailing sgilbert@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk.
Revision sessions at lunch, after school, Easter break, May half term can be found here: 2026 revision sessions timetable.
We have also shared the summer exam and revision timetable this week for years 9/10 and 11. This has been emailed to parents/carers via ParentMail and a copy can be found on the exams page of the school website. Students have been issued with a paper copy. Spare copies are available in the STAR office.
Please find direct links to the timetables here:
Summer exam and revision timetable - Year 11
Summer exam and revision timetable - Years 9 and 10
Departments will provide each student with additional details, times and locations of these sessions, nearer the time. Please contact the head of department if you have any queries; email addresses for staff can be found here:
www.aylshamhigh.com/usefulcontactsandemailaddresses
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Year 7 and 8 DT/drama/food rotation – current rotation ending Friday 1st May
The current rotation finishes on Friday 1st May. The new rotation therefore starts on Monday 4th May.
Student timetables on SIMS Parent and SIMS Student have been updated.
For more information, please see the school website: www.aylshamhigh.com/yr7andyr8rotationsubjects
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Clubs for students
To view all clubs please click here
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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.
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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
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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
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Payment Reminders
Any items available for payment will be listed on your ParentPay account.
Canada 2026 and Italy Ski 2027 – Please check your payments are up to date in line with the payment schedule.
Bay of Naples 2027 – If you have been offered a place please make your deposit by Friday 1st May to secure your place.
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British Sign Language Introductory 6-Week Course
We are offering this course in partnership with East Coast College.
Details: 6 weeks (term time only) 2 hours per week.
Start Date: Monday 11th May 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Aylsham High School
Cost: £10 non-refundable fee each half term.
Booking: Places are limited, booking is required.
Here is the link to book:
Booking Form: British Sign Language Introductory 6 - Week Course
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SEND Cafe - Aylsham High School Thursday 14th May 10.30 am - 12 noon
We would like to invite parents/carers from Aylsham High School to our SEND Café, where you can join Mr Sweatman, Mrs Heys and Mrs Wyatt for Coffee, Cake and a Chat! This is an opportunity to ask questions and discuss any areas of concern relating to students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities at Aylsham High School.
Booking Form: SEND Cafe Thursday 14th May 2026
Please book to let us know you are coming in advance using the link provided to a Google form; however, if anyone expresses an interest and encounters difficulties, please contact:
Monica: mharding@ayshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk text: 07780 887348.
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