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Letters and emails sent home this week
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Hot weather this week and being prepared
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New year 9 – gym membership communication
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Important information - Uniform Adaptation for Friday
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Year 11 Futures Day – Friday 3rd July
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Uniform Policy Update September 2026 - School Skirts
* 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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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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Parent Help Sheet: Stopping Random WhatsApp Group Invites
It can be incredibly worrying when children are added to massive, spammy, or inappropriate WhatsApp groups without their permission. Fortunately, you can change a quick setting on their phone so that only people they actually know can add them to a group. If anyone else tries, they have to send a private invite first, which your child can simply ignore or decline.
Here is how to lock it down in under 60 seconds:
How to Fix It
For iPhone Users
- Open WhatsApp and tap You (your profile picture icon in the bottom right corner).
- Tap Privacy.
- Scroll down and tap Groups.
- Under "Who can add me to groups", choose My Contacts (this ensures only people in their phone book can add them).
- Optional Maximum Security: If you want to block everyone from adding them automatically, choose My Contacts Except... and tap the select all icon. This forces everyone to send a private invite first.
For Android Users
- Open WhatsApp and tap the Three Dots in the top right corner.
- Tap Settings, then select Privacy.
- Scroll down and tap Groups.
- Under "Who can add me to groups", choose My Contacts.
- Optional Maximum Security: Select My Contacts Except... and highlight all contacts to force a private invite for every single group request.
How the Private Invite Works: If a stranger or classmate tries to add your child to a massive group, WhatsApp will block it and pop up a private message saying "Invite to Group." Your child has 3 days to accept it before it expires automatically. They can just leave it alone, and nothing happens!
More WhatsApp privacy tutorials and in-depth guides can be found here:
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/social-media/whatsapp/
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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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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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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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Clubs for students
To view all clubs please click here
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Work Experience and Careers Update
Year 10
All work experience placements have now been successfully completed on Unifrog, and health and safety checks have been carried out.
There will be a Year 10 assembly on Thursday 2 July during tutor time. It is important that all students taking part in the July work experience programme attend. During this session, students placed in educational settings will also receive a safeguarding briefing.
Students are reminded to contact their employers before the placement week begins. They will also need to collect a folder containing important information about their placement.
Year 9
A work experience launch assembly for current Year 9 students will take place on Wednesday 8 July during tutor time. This will introduce their work experience week, scheduled for Monday 12 July to Friday 16 July 2027.
It is never too early to begin considering and securing a placement. Work experience is a key part of our curriculum and will be compulsory for all students in Year 10, who are expected to complete the full five days.
Further information can be found via Unifrog (Aylsham High School).
Year 11 – Next Steps
If your child is feeling unsure or would like additional support with their next steps, please encourage them to speak to us. Parents can also contact Miss Wiseman, who will be happy to arrange a check-in.
Careers Support – Room 38
Room 38 is open at lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for any students seeking guidance on work experience placements, post-16 options, or further education pathways.
Support is available from Mrs Wiseman and Miss Wiseman.
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Year 11 Futures Day: Friday, 3rd July
To help students prepare for post-16 choices, Year 11 students will participate in a Futures Day on Friday, 3rd July. The day features workshops covering college options (City College Norwich), apprenticeships, employability skills with the DWP, personal statement writing, and goal setting for the year ahead.
Please Note: Students away on the Duke of Edinburgh trip will not miss out; all resources will be provided during a designated catch-up session soon.
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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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Activities Week 13th-17th July
Activity Daily Meeting points 2026
Arts and crafts Room 19
Adventure Week (all groups) Gym
Camping – Forest Park Room 9 (Monday only) front of school for coaches
Chocolate week Room 12
Day Trippers Sports Hall
Derbyshire Room 20 (Monday only)
Dungeons and Dragons Room 10
Eagles Nurture / the Nest
Normandy France Depart AHS Monday 13 July 1 am hrs Back Car Park
Rugby Academy Room 35
Sports games and fun Room 36
Watersports Dining room
Water Walks and windmills Library
Wizardry, Wildlife and Wild Rides Room 7 Depart 13 July 9am back car park
Other rooms are use during the week,
Arts and crafts 19 19A 20 21 textiles 15 food room 12 and DT room 16 and library
Sports Fun in school 36 37 38 and sports hall
Chocolate week room 11 and 27
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New instagram page for activities week 2026
Photos will be shared on here during activities week along with updates & communications.
Mrs Wiseman is also contactable during the week via her email address for any questions or concerns.
Link : Instagram
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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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Summer Holiday's Volunteering Opportunity
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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.
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Final Expedition – deadline has now passed, please pay if you haven’t already done so
New year 8 Hospitality and Catering ingredient contributions (rotation 1) are now due for payment. Payable on ParentPay.
GCSE Geography Revision Guides – please order on ParentPay by Friday 3rd July
New GCSE Contributions are now due for Construction, DT, and Food and Nutrition, Art, Graphics and Textiles. Payable on ParentPay
GCSE PE Tops – Please order on ParentPay by Friday 3rd July
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New Youth Wellbeing Initiative
Be part of something bigger. Help make a change in your community.
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation is launching United for Change — an exciting free programme led by young people giving you the chance to take action on the issues that matter most to you.
From improving mental health and wellbeing to building skills for jobs and making communities safer, this project gives young people the opportunity to turn your ideas into real change.
Through hands-on activities, leadership opportunities, and practical training they will build confidence, develop valuable skills and gain real experience that helps them stand out.
As part of the programme, young people aged 14-20 years old will become Wellbeing Champions, running workshops across Norfolk and supporting other young people. Along the way, they’ll meet like-minded people, take part in fun team activities, and even get involved with our Youth Voice Council to help shape real change.
It gives young people real experience they can use in UCAS applications and CVs, helping them stand out to universities and employers.
If you’re passionate about making a difference — or know someone who is — this is where that journey can begin.
?? Join us at our Wellbeing Champion Recruitment Day
?? The Nest, Holt Road, Norwich, NR10 3AQ
?? Friday 21st July 2026
? 10:00am – 12:30pm
Come along to find out more, meet the team, and discover how you can get involved.
?? Spaces are limited — CLICK HERE for more info and to register and take the first step towards inspiring change.
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From Monday 3rd - Saturday 15th, a group of 8-18 year olds will craft a production of Peter Pan. Filled with pirates, fairies, lost boys and girls and so much more!
At the end of the 2 weeks, they will perform 4 performances of the show in our fantastic theatre.
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To view our current vacancies please click here
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To view previous news articles please click here
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