The School calendar is available to view below. You can also view a summary of term dates.
Past Events
January
Monday 7th January
PD Day
Tuesday 8th January
Term Starts
February
Friday 15th February
Last Day of Term
Monday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 25th February
Term Starts
Thursday 28th February
Last Day of Term
March
Friday 29th March until Friday 12th April
Easter
April
Monday 15th April
PD Day
Tuesday 16th April until Friday 24th May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 3rd June until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
September
Monday 2nd September until Tuesday 3rd September
PD Days
Wednesday 4th September until Friday 25th October
AUTUMN TERM
Tuesday 10th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Induction Meeting
Thursday 12th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting
October
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 17th October
Autumn Shopping Evening
Friday 25th October 14.00 until Friday 25th October
Presentation Event
Presentation of prizes for effort and achievement and GCSE certificates
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
December
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 7th January
PD Day
Tuesday 8th January
Term Starts
Friday 15th February
Last Day of Term
Monday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 25th February
Term Starts
Thursday 28th February
Last Day of Term
March
Friday 29th March until Friday 12th April
Easter
April
Monday 15th April
PD Day
Tuesday 16th April until Friday 24th May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 3rd June until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
September
Monday 2nd September until Tuesday 3rd September
PD Days
Wednesday 4th September until Friday 25th October
AUTUMN TERM
Tuesday 10th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Induction Meeting
Thursday 12th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting
October
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 17th October
Autumn Shopping Evening
Friday 25th October 14.00 until Friday 25th October
Presentation Event
Presentation of prizes for effort and achievement and GCSE certificates
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
December
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 29th March until Friday 12th April
Easter
Monday 15th April
PD Day
Tuesday 16th April until Friday 24th May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 3rd June until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
September
Monday 2nd September until Tuesday 3rd September
PD Days
Wednesday 4th September until Friday 25th October
AUTUMN TERM
Tuesday 10th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Induction Meeting
Thursday 12th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting
October
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 17th October
Autumn Shopping Evening
Friday 25th October 14.00 until Friday 25th October
Presentation Event
Presentation of prizes for effort and achievement and GCSE certificates
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
December
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
Summer Half Term
Monday 3rd June until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
September
Monday 2nd September until Tuesday 3rd September
PD Days
Wednesday 4th September until Friday 25th October
AUTUMN TERM
Tuesday 10th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Induction Meeting
Thursday 12th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting
October
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 17th October
Autumn Shopping Evening
Friday 25th October 14.00 until Friday 25th October
Presentation Event
Presentation of prizes for effort and achievement and GCSE certificates
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
December
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 2nd September until Tuesday 3rd September
PD Days
Wednesday 4th September until Friday 25th October
AUTUMN TERM
Tuesday 10th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Induction Meeting
Thursday 12th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting
Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 17th October
Autumn Shopping Evening
Friday 25th October 14.00 until Friday 25th October
Presentation Event
Presentation of prizes for effort and achievement and GCSE certificates
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
December
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 4th November until Friday 20th December
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 6th November
Year 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th November 19:30
PTA - AGM
All welcome!
Thursday 28th November 7.00pm
Autumn Music Event
Tuesday 17th December
Carol Service St Nicholas Church
Thursday 19th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 23rd December until Friday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
February
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 6th January
PD Day
Tuesday 7th January until Friday 14th February
SPRING TERM
Thursday 16th January 4.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd January
Year 9 Parents Evening & Options Evening
Thursday 30th January 7.00pm
Sixth Form Forum
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
Spring Half Term
Monday 24th February until Thursday 10th April
SPRING TERM
March
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 5th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Careers Convention
Thursday 6th March 4.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 11th March 4.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 27th March
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Wednesday 2nd April 7.00pm
Spring Concert
Friday 11th April
PD Day
Monday 14th April until Friday 25th April
Easter Break
Monday 28th April until Friday 23rd May
SUMMER TERM
May
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
June
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 16th May
May Ball
Monday 26th May until Friday 30th May
Summer Half Term
Monday 2nd June until Friday 18th July
SUMMER TERM
Thursday 19th June
Year 6 Induction Day
Monday 23rd June until Friday 27th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
September
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 1st July
Entrance Test
Wednesday 2nd July 4.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Tuesday 8th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Wednesday 9th July 4.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 1st September
PD Day
Tuesday 2nd September
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd September until Friday 24th October
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Wednesday 3rd September 07.30pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 7.00pm
Year 7 Induction Meeting for Parents
Thursday 11th September 7.00pm
Year 12 Induction & London Trip Meeting for Parents
Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm
Year 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 19th September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Saturday 20th September until Monday 22nd September
Year 9-13 Battlefields Trip
Monday 22nd September
Year 11 Futurewise Careers Assessments
Monday 22nd September 12.35pm
Year 7 Opro Gum Shields
Wednesday 24th September pm
Year 7 History Theatre Trip
Friday 26th September until Sunday 28th September
Year 12 London Trip
October
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
November
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 2nd October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Friday 3rd October
Year 7 Team Building Day
Monday 6th October 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 16th October 7pm
PTA Shopping Event
Monday 20th October
Year 11 Careers Interviews commence
Wednesday 22nd October
Year 12 Health Day
Thursday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 24th October until Monday 27th October
Art/DT/French - Paris Trip
Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October
Autumn Half Term
Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December
AUTUMN TERM 2014
Monday 3rd November
Student Data Round 1 Issued
Monday 3rd November
Year 13 Reports Issued
Wednesday 5th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Monday 10th November 9.30am - 12.00 until Friday 14th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Thursday 20th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
December
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
January
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 8th December 6.00pm
Governors Finance Meeting
Tuesday 16th December
Carol Service St Nicolas' Church
Thursday 18th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January
Christmas
Monday 5th January
PD Day
Tuesday 6th January until Friday 13th February
SPRING TERM 2015
Tuesday 6th January
Year 11 Mock Exams
Tuesday 6th January
Student Data Round 2 Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 8 Reports Issued
Monday 12th January
Year 12 & Year 13 Mock Exams
Thursday 15th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 19th January
Year 7 Geography Fieldwork - Newport
Monday 26th January
Year 9 Reports Issued
Tuesday 27th January 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 29th January
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
March
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 6th February
Year 11 Poetry Live - Birmingham
Monday 9th February 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 13th February until Saturday 21st February
Ski Trip
Monday 16th February until Friday 20th February
Spring Half Term
Monday 23rd February until Thursday 26th March
SPRING TERM 2015
Monday 23rd February
Student Data Round 3 Issued
Monday 2nd March
Year 11 Reports Issued
Tuesday 3rd March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March
Year 8 Chateau Du Broutel
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March
Year 12 Reports Issued
Monday 9th March 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Thursday 12th March 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
Friday 20th March until Sunday 22nd March
Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Wednesday 25th March 7.00pm
Year 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Thursday 26th March
End of Term - Finish at 3:45pm
Friday 27th March
PD Day
Sunday 29th March until Thursday 2nd April
Year 8 - 10 Netball & Disneyland Paris Tour
Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April
Easter
April
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
May
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 13th April until Friday 22nd May
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 15th April 9.30am - 12.00 or 4.00pm - 7.00pm
OPEN DAY
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May
MAY BALL (PTA)
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
Summer Half Term 2015
June
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
July
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 1st June until Friday 17th July
SUMMER TERM 2015
Monday 1st June 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Governors Sub-Committee Meetings
Friday 12th June until Saturday 20th June
Year 9 & 10 French Exchange
Monday 22nd June until Friday 26th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 29th June
Student Data Round 4 Issued
Monday 29th June
Year 10 Reports Issued
Monday 29th June 6.00pm
Full Governors Meeting
Wednesday 1st July
ENTRANCE TEST
Thursday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
Friday 3rd July
Achievement Awards Assembly
Monday 6th July
Year 7 Reports Issued
Tuesday 7th July 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Wednesday 8th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Thursday 9th July
Year 12 Induction Day
Tuesday 14th July
House Drama Performances
Wednesday 15th July
Sports Day
September
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
October
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 8th September until Friday 23rd October
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Wednesday 9th September 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 10th September 6:00pm
Berlin Trip Parents' Evening
Friday 11th September
Netball Club Starts
Saturday 12th September until Sunday 13th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 15th September
Yr 11 Geography Trip - Llandudno
Wednesday 16th September 7:00pm
Yr 12 Induction Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 17th September
Book Fair
Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September
Berlin Trip
Wednesday 23rd September
Opro Dental Team (Mouthguards)
Wednesday 23rd September 7:00pm
Yr 10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
Yr 12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 25th September until Sunday 27th September
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 28th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 29th September 7:00pm
Yr 7 Induction Parents' Meeting
Thursday 1st October 9:30 - 11:00am
Yr 7 2016 Entry Open Morning
Friday 2nd October
Yr 7 Teambuilding Day at Edgmond Hall
Tuesday 6th October
Yr 12 Psychology Trip
Tuesday 6th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 8th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday 13th October
PTA Shopping Evening
Thursday 15th October
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Thursday 15th October
Yr 12 Health Day
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 9 & 10 Iceland Trip
Friday 23rd October
Presentation Event
Friday 23rd October until Monday 26th October
Yr 11, 12 & 13 Florence Trip
Monday 26th October until Friday 30th October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
December
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 2nd November until Thursday 17th December
AUTUMN TERM 2015
Monday 2nd November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 11 Careers Interviews
Monday 9th November
Yr 13 Reports Issued
Monday 9th November 9:30 - 12:00 until Friday 13th November
Open Morning for Prospective Sixth Form
Wednesday 11th November 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 18th November 7:30pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday 19th November 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Saturday 21st November 7:50am - 10:30pm
London Olympic Park Geography Trip (Yr 13)
Tuesday 24th November
House Music Competition
Tuesday 24th November 1:00pm
Student Council
Saturday 28th November 8:30am - 5:00pm
Ludlow Christmas Fayre Trip
Tuesday 1st December 9:00am - 5:00pm
AS History Revision Conference, Birmingham (Yr 12)
Friday 4th December 4:00 - 10:30pm
Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Monday 7th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 15th December until Thursday 17th December
EES Birmingham City University
Tuesday 15th December
Carol Service at St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 16th December
Yr 14 Reunion
Friday 18th December until Friday 1st January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
February
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 4th January
PD Day
Tuesday 5th January until Friday 12th February
SPRING TERM 2016
Tuesday 5th January
Yr 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 6th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 9 Parents' Evening
Monday 11th January
Yr 12 & 13 Mock Exams
Monday 18th January
Yr 8 Reports Issued
Tuesday 19th January 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 26th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 27th January
Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday 28th January 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Theatre Severn, The Great Gatsby (Yr 12/13)
Wednesday 3rd February until Thursday 4th February
Yr 8 - 9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 3rd February 8:50am - 4:20pm
Birmingham Symphony Hall Poetry Live (Yr 11)
Thursday 4th February lunchtime - 5:00pm
Yr 10 'An Inspector Calls' Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Thursday 11th February
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Friday 12th February
Yr 9 Romeo & Juliet Performance
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February
Yr 11 Reports Issued
Monday 22nd February until Thursday 24th March
SPRING TERM 2016
Wednesday 24th February 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th February
Netball Club Starts
Monday 29th February
Yr 12 Reports Issued
March
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 1st March 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 12 Parents' Evening
Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March
Yr 12 Geography Trip to Betws-y-Coed
Friday 4th March until Monday 7th March
Yr 8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Tuesday 8th March
Y9 Careers Workshop
Tuesday 8th March
Student Council
Tuesday 8th March
Careers Convention
Wednesday 9th March
AS Politics Revision Day (Yr 13)
Friday 18th March until Sunday 20th March
Yr 7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Tuesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Wednesday 23rd March 7:00pm
Yr 12 Looking Ahead Evening
Friday 25th March
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 28th March until Friday 8th April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 11th April until Friday 27th May
SUMMER TERM 2016
Tuesday 12th April 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 15th April until Sunday 17th April
Liddington Netball Tour
Friday 15th April 11:00am
Young Enterprise Finals
Friday 15th April 1:00pm
Oxbridge Conference
Thursday 21st April
Open Mic - Lunchtime
Tuesday 26th April 1:00pm
Student Council
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3rd May
Young Enterprise Competition
Friday 6th May
Yr 11 & 12 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
Yr 13 Study Leave
Friday 13th May
May Ball
Saturday 14th May 9:00am-4:30pm
Silver DofE Training Day, Carding Mill Valley
Monday 16th May
Yr 7 - 10 Exam Week
Monday 16th May
External Exams Begin
Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June
HALF TERM
Monday 6th June until Friday 22nd July
SUMMER TERM 2016
Thursday 9th June until Saturday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Friday 10th June 9:00am-3:30pm
Year 9 National Arboretum, Staffs
Monday 13th June
Yr 12 Return after Study Leave
Wednesday 22nd June 4:00 - 7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd June 9:30 - 12:00
Open Day
Saturday 25th June 11:00am-6:00pm
Athletics Championships
Monday 27th June until Tuesday 28th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition, Group 1
Monday 27th June
Yr 7 trip to Blists Hill
Monday 27th June until Friday 1st July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Tuesday 28th June
Yr 7 trip to Poole's Cavern
Wednesday 29th June until Thursday 30th June
Bronze DofE Training Expedition Group 2
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 8 trip to Peoples History Museum
Wednesday 29th June
Yr 6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Wednesday 29th June 9:00am-3:45pm
Yr 12 UCAS HE Fair
Thursday 30th June
Yr 12 Induction Day
July
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
September
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Yr 12 Biology Weekend Field Trip to Colomendy
Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July
Silver DofE Training Expedition
Friday 1st July
Yr 8 trip to Cardingmill Valley
Friday 1st July 4:00pm
Closing date for applications - Entry 2017
Monday 4th July
Y7 Reports
Tuesday 5th July
Yr 6 Induction Day
Tuesday 5th July 12:45-5:30pm
Yr 12 English Othello Performance, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 5th July 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 5th July 7:30am
Yr 10 & 12 London Art Gallery Visit
Wednesday 6th July 4:00 - 7:00pm
Yr 10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 13th July
Summer Fete
Thursday 14th July
Yr 12 Cadbury World Visit
Monday 18th July
Arts Festival Week
Tuesday 19th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 20th July
House Drama
Friday 22nd July
TERM ENDS
Wednesday 7th September until Friday 21st October
AUTUMN TERM 2016
Thursday 8th September
Yr7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 10th September until Sunday 11th September
Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 12th September 7:15pm
PTA Meeting
Tuesday 13th September
Yr11 Geography Field Work
Tuesday 13th September 7:00pm
Yr12 Induction Liverpool Trip Meeting
Thursday 15th September until Thursday 22nd September
Book Fair
Monday 19th September
Entrance Test
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday 21st September 7:00pm
Yr9 & Yr 10 Induction Meeting for Parents
Friday 23rd September until Sunday 25th September
Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition
Monday 26th September
Student Council Election Week
Tuesday 27th September
Yr9 HPV Vaccs
Tuesday 27th September 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 28th September
Whole School Photograph
Thursday 29th September
Yr7 Induction and Edgmond Hall Trip Meeting for Parents
Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 30th September 7:00pm
PTA Quiz Night
October
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
November
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 3rd October
UCAS Subject Ref Deadline
Tuesday 4th October 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 6th October 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 6th October 9:30am-12:00
Yr7 2017 Entry Open Morning
Friday 7th October
Yr7 Teambuilding Trip - Edgmond Hall
Monday 10th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Tuesday 11th October
Yr8 Enginuity Trip
Tuesday 11th October 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 19th October until Sunday 30th October
India Trip
Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October
HALF TERM
Tuesday 1st November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Friday 4th November 2:00pm
Presentation Ceremony
Monday 7th November 9:30am - 12:00 until Friday 11th November
Open Mornings for Prospective Sixth Form
Tuesday 8th November 4:00-7:00pm
Yr13 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th November
PTA Christmas Shopping Evening
Tuesday 15th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, Birmingham
Tuesday 15th November 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lectures, Birmingham University
Thursday 17th November 7:00-9:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 22nd November 1:00pm
Student Council
Wednesday 23rd November 1:30pm
House Music Competition
Thursday 24th November
Y12 & 13 A Level History Lecture, Birmingham
Thursday 24th November 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Saturday 26th November
Yr13 Geography Study Visit, London
December
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
January
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 5th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Tuesday 6th December 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Friday 9th December 4:00pm
Yr11-13 Cheshire Oakes Shopping Trip
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service - St Nicholas' Church
Wednesday 14th December
Y12 Psychology Students visit to Aston University
Thursday 15th December
Yr14 Reunion
Friday 16th December
TERM ENDS
Monday 19th December until Monday 2nd January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Tuesday 3rd January
PD Day
Wednesday 4th January until Friday 17th February
SPRING TERM 2017
Wednesday 4th January until Monday 9th January
Yr11 & 13 Mock Exams
Wednesday 4th January until Tuesday 10th January
Yr12 Progress Assessments
Tuesday 17th January 1:00pm
Student Council
Tuesday 17th January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Thursday 19th January 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 19th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 25th January 4:00-7:00pm
Yr9 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 31st January 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
February
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
March
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 20th February until Friday 24th February
HALF TERM
Tuesday 28th February
Yr11 Poetry Live
Tuesday 28th February 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Tuesday 28th February 6:00pm
Condover Hall Netball Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 1st March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 2nd March 8:30am
Yr12 & 13 Biology Live, Birmingham
Friday 3rd March until Monday 6th March
Yr8 Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 6th March
Yr9 MENAWCY Vaccinations
Wednesday 8th March 7:00am
Yr13 Politics Revision Day
Thursday 9th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 14th March 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 16th March 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March
Yr7 Condover Hall Netball Trip
Monday 20th March
School & House Officials Deadline for Applications
Tuesday 21st March 4:00-9:30pm
Chemistry Lecture, Birmingham University
Wednesday 22nd March 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Monday 27th March
School & House Officials Interviews
Tuesday 28th March 4:00-7:00pm
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 29th March until Thursday 6th April
French Exchange Students Arriving
Thursday 30th March 7:00pm
Yr12 Looking Ahead Evening
April
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
May
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 7th April
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Monday 10th April until Friday 21st April
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Monday 24th April until Friday 26th May
SUMMER TERM 2017
Tuesday 25th April 6:00pm
PGL Netball Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 26th April
Y12 UCAS Fair at Loughborough Uni
Wednesday 26th April 1:00pm
Yr10 Macbeth, Theatre Severn
Thursday 27th April
Y12 Politics Revision Day
Monday 1st May
BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 2nd May 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 4th May 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 5th May until Sunday 7th May
Yr8 - 10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 8th May
Year 12 Internal Exam Week
Wednesday 10th May 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 10th May 9:30-12:00pm
Open Day
Friday 12th May
Year 11 Study Leave for GCSEs begins
Friday 12th May 7:00pm
May Ball
Monday 15th May until Friday 19th May
Yr7 - 10 Exam Week
Friday 19th May
Year 13 study leave for 'A' Levels begins
Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June
HALF TERM
June
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
July
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 8th June until Sunday 18th June
French Exchange Trip
Monday 12th June
Yr9 SLB & MENAWCY Vaccinations
Tuesday 13th June 1:00pm
Student Council
Thursday 15th June 1:00pm
Sixth Form Council
Wednesday 21st June
Y12 Induction Day
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Yr12 Work Shadowing Week
Tuesday 27th June 1:00pm
Yr8 The Tempest, Stafford Castle
Tuesday 27th June 7:00pm
Yr6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Tuesday 4th July 4:00-7:00pm
Yr10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 5th July
Yr6 Induction Day
Friday 7th July until Monday 10th July
Yr12 Geography Field Trip
Friday 7th July
Achievement Assembly
Thursday 13th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 14th July until Monday 17th July
Yr9 Berlin Trip
Tuesday 18th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 19th July 1:30pm
House Drama
Friday 21st July
TERM ENDS
September
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
October
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 4th September
PD Day
Tuesday 5th September until Friday 15th December
Autumn Term 2017
Thursday 7th September
Y7 & 12 Photographs
Saturday 9th September until Sunday 10th September
DofE Bronze Expedition
Tuesday 12th September until Wednesday 13th September
Y11 Cambridge Residential
Wednesday 13th September 6pm
Bronze DofE Expedition Presentation
Thursday 14th September until Thursday 21st September
Book Fair
Thursday 14th September 7pm
Y9 Induction Parents' Evening
Friday 15th September
Y11 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Monday 18th September
Entrance Exam - Entry 2018
Wednesday 20th September 6pm
Iceland Trip Parents' Meeting
Wednesday 20th September 7pm
Y12 Induction & Liverpool Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 21st September 7pm
Y10 Induction Parents' Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Y11 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Wednesday 27th September
Art Trip
Thursday 28th September 7pm
Y7 Induction & Edgmond Hall Parents' Meeting
Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October
Yr12 Liverpool Trip
Friday 29th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Monday 2nd October
UCAS Conservatoire Deadline
Tuesday 3rd October 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 5th October 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 5th October 9:30am-12:00
Open Morning
Friday 6th October 9:30am-3:30pm
Y7 Edgmond Hall Teambuilding Day
Thursday 12th October
Y10 Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip
Friday 13th October
UCAS Early Entrants Deadline
Thursday 19th October until Monday 23rd October
Washington DC Trip
Friday 20th October until Monday 23rd October
Iceland Trip
Monday 23rd October until Friday 27th October
Half Term
November
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
December
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 1st November
National Stress Awareness Day
Friday 3rd November
GCSE Presentation Event
Tuesday 7th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 14th November 1pm
Student Council
Tuesday 14th November 4-7pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 15th November
Y8 A Christmas Carol, Theatre Severn
Thursday 16th November 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 20th November until Wednesday 22nd November
Y10 & 11 ICT Students, Euro Disney Paris Trip
Monday 20th November 9:30am-12:00 until Friday 24th November
Prospective Sixth Form Open Mornings
Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm
Prospective Sixth Form Open Evening
Monday 27th November until Friday 1st December
Y11 & 13 Mock Week
Saturday 2nd December
Y13 London Olympic Park, Geography Field Trip
Monday 4th December
UCAS Final Deadline
Wednesday 6th December 7pm
Autumn Concert
Thursday 7th December
Y13 Health Day
Monday 11th December 4-7pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 12th December 7pm
Carol Service
Thursday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 18th December until Wednesday 3rd January
Christmas
January
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
February
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 2nd January
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd January until Thursday 29th March
Spring Term 2018
Thursday 11th January 4-7pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 16th January until Wednesday 17th January
EES Residential
Monday 22nd January
Y11 Poetry Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd January 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 24th January 4-7pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Thursday 25th January 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Thursday 25th January 6pm
Y12 & 13 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Trip, Hedda Gabler
Thursday 1st February 4 - 7:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening (Revised Date)
Wednesday 7th February
Y12 & 13 A Level Biology Live, Birmingham Town Hall
Wednesday 14th February 12:35pm
Silver DofE Expedition Presentation
Monday 19th February until Friday 23rd February
Half Term
Tuesday 27th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live, Birmingham Symphony Hall
March
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
April
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 6th March 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 7th March 4-7pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th March 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 12th March
School & House Officials Application Deadline
Monday 12th March until Friday 16th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Tuesday 13th March
Y9 SLB / Men Vacc
Wednesday 14th March
GCSE Music Trip - Wicked
Wednesday 14th March
Y12 UCAS Fair - Manchester
Friday 16th March until Sunday 18th March
Y7 Netball Residential
Saturday 17th March until Friday 23rd March
Sports Relief
Tuesday 20th March 4-7pm
Y7 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21st March
Y12 & 13 Zimbardo Psychology Conference
Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March 7pm
Y12 Looking Ahead Evening
Saturday 24th March
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Sunday 25th March until Monday 26th March
Medieval Extravaganza Trip
Monday 26th March
House Interviews
Thursday 29th March
Easter Hamper Raffle Draw
Friday 30th March until Friday 13th April
Easter
Sunday 8th April until Saturday 14th April
Netball Tour, Italy
Monday 16th April until Friday 20th July
Summer Term 2018
Monday 23rd April
Y8 Geography / Science Fieldwork
Wednesday 25th April 4-7pm
Open Evening
Wednesday 25th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Friday 27th April until Sunday 29th April
Y12 Biology Ecology Field Course, Malham, Yorkshire
Saturday 28th April
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
May
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
June
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 1st May 1pm
Student Council
Thursday 3rd May 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May
Sun Awareness Week
Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 8th May 9:15am
Bronze DofE Training Day
Friday 11th May
Y11 & 13 Study Leave
Monday 14th May
Y7 - 10 & 12 Exam Week & External Exams
Monday 14th May
House Year Group Integration Week
Saturday 19th May 9:30am
Silver DofE Training Day
Monday 21st May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 28th May until Friday 1st June
Half Term
Tuesday 19th June 1pm
Student Council
Wednesday 20th June 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Planning Evening
Thursday 21st June 1pm
Sixth Form Council
Friday 22nd June
War House Imperial War Museum
Saturday 23rd June
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 25th June until Friday 29th June
Chateau du Broutel Trip
Monday 25th June until Tuesday 26th June
Bronze DofE 2 Day Practice Expedition
Monday 25th June
National School Sport Week
Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July
Silver DofE Practice Expedition
July
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
September
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 3rd July
Y6 Induction Day
Wednesday 4th July 7pm
Y6 Parents' Welcome Meeting
Thursday 5th July
Sports Day
Friday 6th July until Monday 9th July
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Monday 9th July 3:45pm
Bronze DofE Route Planning
Tuesday 10th July 4-7pm
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 11th July
Summer Fete & Concert
Friday 13th July until Monday 16th July
Berlin Trip
Saturday 14th July
Telford Park Run (Couch to 5K)
Wednesday 18th July
House Drama
Wednesday 18th July
Silver DofE Route Planning
Thursday 19th July
Achievement Assembly
Monday 3rd September until Tuesday 4th September
PD Days
Tuesday 4th September
Y13 Resit Examinations
Wednesday 5th September until Friday 21st December
Autumn Term 2018
Thursday 6th September
Y7 & Y12 Photographs
Thursday 6th September until Tuesday 11th September
Book Fair
Wednesday 12th September
Y11 London Olympic Park Trip
Wednesday 12th September
Y9 HPV Vaccinations
Wednesday 12th September 6:00pm
Battlefields Trip Parents' Meeting
Thursday 13th September 7:00pm
Y9 Information Evening
Friday 14th September
UCAS Early Personal Statement Deadline
Monday 17th September
Entrance Test
Monday 17th September 7:00pm
Y12 Information Evening
Thursday 20th September 7:00pm
Y10 Information Evening
Friday 21st September until Monday 24th September
Battlefields Trip departs
Monday 24th September until Friday 28th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Thursday 27th September
Y7 Information Evening
Thursday 27th September
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 28th September until Sunday 30th September
Y12 Liverpool Cultural Weekend
Saturday 29th September
DofE Silver Training Day
October
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 1st October
Y8 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd October 9:30am
Open Morning
Thursday 4th October
Y13 Jodrell Bank Trip
Thursday 4th October
National Poetry Day
Friday 5th October
Y7 Induction Event (Edgmond)
Friday 5th October
DofE Silver Expedition
Monday 8th October
Y13 Grade & Assessment Results
Thursday 11th October 4:00pm
Y13 Parents' Evening
Monday 15th October
Early Application Deadline to UCAS
Monday 15th October
UCAS All Personal Statement Deadline
Wednesday 17th October
House Quiz
Thursday 18th October
All Shook Up Music Trip
Tuesday 23rd October until Friday 26th October
Nice Trip Departs
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip
Wednesday 24th October until Saturday 3rd November
India Trip Departs
Thursday 25th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 25th October
Poetry Evening (English Dept)
Monday 29th October until Friday 2nd November
HALF TERM
Wednesday 7th November
Y10 Parents' Evening
Thursday 8th November
Y13 Othello Trip to Warwick
Friday 9th November
GCSE Presentation Event
Monday 12th November 1:30pm
House Music
Tuesday 13th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15th November 4:00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15th November 9:30am
Sixth Form Open Day
Friday 16th November
Y12 Mock Interview Day
Monday 19th November until Friday 23rd November
Y11 Mock Examination Week
Monday 26th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Thursday 29th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 29th November 7:00pm
Music Concert
December
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
January
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 3rd December until Friday 7th December
Charities Week
Thursday 13th December 4:00pm
Y12 Parents' Evening
Friday 14th December
Non Uniform Day (Winter Jumper)
Friday 14th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December 7:00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 19th December 10:15am
Y7 Panto Visit
Thursday 20th December 2:00pm
Y14 Reunion
Monday 24th December until Friday 4th January
CHRISTMAS
Monday 7th January
PD DAY
Tuesday 8th January until Friday 12th April
SPRING TERM 2019
Monday 14th January
Y12 Assessments
Wednesday 16th January
Y12 A Level Biology Live
Thursday 17th January 4:00pm
Y11 Parents' Evening
Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January
Y13 Mock Week
Wednesday 30th January
Y8 HPV Vaccinations
February
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 4th February
Y11 GCSE Science Live
Thursday 7th February 4:00pm
Y8 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th February
Non Uniform Day (House Charities)
Wednesday 13th February
Y7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 14th February
Y8 GCSE Options Forms
Thursday 14th February
House Dance Competition
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Russia Trip
Friday 15th February until Wednesday 20th February
Y9-13 Russia Trip Departs
Monday 18th February until Friday 22nd February
HALF TERM
Thursday 28th February 4:00pm
Y9 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 6th March
Y9 Option Forms
Thursday 7th March
World Book Day
Friday 15th March until Sunday 17th March
Y7 Netball Residential to Boreatton Park
Saturday 16th March
Y7 Netball Weekend
Tuesday 19th March until Monday 25th March
German Exchange
Wednesday 20th March
House Art/Photographic Deadline
Thursday 28th March
Y9 Booster Vaccinations
Thursday 28th March 7:00pm
Pre Tour Concert
Friday 29th March
Y13 Politics Study Day
April
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
May
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 3rd April
PTA Non Uniform Day (Easter Hampers)
Thursday 4th April 2:45pm
Early Close for Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 4:00-7:00pm
Open Evening
Thursday 4th April 9:30am-12:00
Open Day
Wednesday 10th April
PTA Easter Hamper Packing
Thursday 11th April 7:00pm
Performing Arts Evening
Friday 12th April
Easter Hamper Raffle/Assembly
Friday 12th April
P1-2 Y7/8 Junior Drama
Monday 15th April until Friday 26th April
EASTER
Monday 22nd April until Friday 26th April
New York Trip Departs
Monday 29th April until Friday 19th July
SUMMER TERM
Friday 3rd May
House Drama Launch in Assembly
Monday 6th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 13th May until Friday 17th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 13th May 6:00pm
Governors' Meeting
Friday 17th May
Y10 PGL Netball Weekend
Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May
HALF TERM
June
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
July
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 5th June
Y8 History Trip Manchester
Thursday 13th June
Y12 Reports 2 and UCAS Subject References
Monday 24th June until Friday 28th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Monday 24th June until Friday 29th March
Y10 Work Experience
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
NGHS Centenary Celebration
Saturday 29th June 10:00am
Celebrating 100 Years of NGHS Community Open Day
Monday 1st July
PD DAY
Monday 1st July
PD Day
Wednesday 3rd July
Sports Day
Monday 8th July
Y6 Induction Day 1
Tuesday 9th July
Y6 Induction Day 2
September
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
October
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1
Tuesday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2
Wednesday 4th September
TERM STARTS
Friday 6th September
Whole School Photograph
Saturday 7th September until Sunday 8th September
Bronze DofE Expedition
Monday 9th September
Year 7 & 12 Individual Photographs
Thursday 12th September
Year 11 Geography Trip, London
Friday 13th September
UCAS Early Entry PSt Deadline
Monday 16th September
Entrance Test (early finish)
Monday 16th September 7pm
Year 12 Information Evening
Monday 16th September 7pm
PTA Meeting
Wednesday 18th September
Year 13 History Trip
Thursday 19th September 7pm
Year 9 Information Evening
Friday 20th September until Sunday 22nd September
Silver DofE Expedition
Thursday 26th September
House Bake Off Competition (lunchtime)
Thursday 26th September
Theatre Trip: Chicago
Friday 27th September until Sunday 29th September
Year 12 Liverpool Residential Trip
Thursday 3rd October
National Poetry Day
Thursday 3rd October 7pm
Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 4th October
Year 7 Induction Day (Edgmond)
Saturday 5th October until Sunday 6th October
Year 11/Sixth Form Netball Weekend
Monday 7th October 7pm
Year 8 Information Evening
Tuesday 8th October
Revision Evening with Tim Milner
Thursday 10th October
Year 13 Parents Evening
Tuesday 15th October
UCAS all PSt Deadline
Thursday 17th October 9.30am - 12.00
Open Morning
Thursday 24th October
Non Uniform Day
Thursday 24th October
Theatre Trip: Ghost The Musical
Friday 25th October 2pm
GCSE Prize giving Afternoon
Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November
HALF TERM
November
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
December
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 6th November
Year 10 Parents' Evening including DofE
Tuesday 12th November 4 - 7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 12th November 9.30 - 11.30am
Sixth Form Open Morning
Wednesday 13th November
A Level Biology Live
Thursday 14th November
Year 10 Theatre Trip - Inspector Calls
Friday 15th November
INSET DAY
Monday 18th November until Friday 22nd November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Wednesday 20th November
Year 13 Physics Trip, Jodrell Bank
Friday 22nd November
Year 13 Russian History Lecture Evening
Monday 25th November
Final UCAS Deadline for all
Tuesday 26th November
House Music (afternoon)
Wednesday 27th November 4pm
Year 12 Parents' Evening
Monday 2nd December
INSET DAY
Friday 13th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 13th December
Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 17th December 7pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 18th December
Year 7 Panto Visit
Thursday 19th December
Year 14 Reunion (afternoon)
Friday 20th December
Term finishes at 12.30pm
January
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
February
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 9th January 4pm
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Monday 13th January until Friday 17th January
Year 12 Assessments in Lessons
Wednesday 15th January
UCAS Deadline for all courses
Thursday 16th January
Year 8 HPV 1st Vaccination
Thursday 16th January 7.00pm
PTA Meeting
Monday 20th January
Year 8 GCSE Options Launch
Monday 27th January until Friday 31st January
Year 13 Mock Week
Wednesday 29th January
Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 GCSE Science Live
Friday 7th February
Non Uniform Day
Monday 10th February 4pm
Year 8 Parents' Evening
Thursday 13th February
Year 8 Options Form Deadline
Friday 14th February
INSET DAY
Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February
HALF TERM
Saturday 22nd February 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Thursday 27th February 4pm
Year 9 Parents' Evening
March
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
May
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 4th March
Year 9 Option Forms Deadline
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day
Friday 13th March
Iceland Trip
Wednesday 18th March
House Art/Photo Competition
Thursday 19th March 4pm
Year 7 Parents' Evening
Friday 8th May
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May
HALF TERM
August
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
September
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 13th August
A Level Results Day
Thursday 20th August
GCSE Results Day
Tuesday 1st September All day
INSET DAY 1
No students in school
Wednesday 2nd September All day
INSET Day 2
No students in school
Thursday 3rd September
Y7, Y8, Y11, Y12 in school
Friday 4th September
Y9, Y10, Y12, Y13 in school
Monday 7th September
All students in school
Tuesday 8th September
School Photographs
Monday 14th September 7pm
Y12 Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Monday 21st September until Friday 25th September
Y13 Assessment Week
October
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
November
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 2nd October 9am
UCAS Early Entry (NGHS Deadline)
Saturday 3rd October
NGHS Entrance Test
Monday 5th October 7pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
May be held online owing to Covid19.
Wednesday 7th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Tuesday 13th October
Y11 Revision Skills Day
Friday 16th October All day
Y13 Geog Field Trip
Monday 19th October 7pm
Y8 Parents Information Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Thursday 22nd October time to be advised
Y7 Parents Information Evening & Meet The Tutor
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 23rd October 3.45pm
Half Term break commences at 3.45pm
Monday 26th October until Monday 2nd November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
Monday 2nd November 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Wednesday 4th November 4.15pm-7pm
Y10 Parents Evening
This may have to be held online owing to Covid19 or postponed. We will keep parents up to date.
Friday 13th November
INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 23rd November all week until Monday 30th November
Year 11 Mock Examinations
Monday 23rd November all week events
Charities Week
A week of lunchtime events (Covid19 permitting) raising money for House Charities.
December
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
January
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Wednesday 2nd December 4.15pm-7pm
Y12 Parents Evening
This will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday 8th December 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
An invitation event from Mrs Benoit, SENDCO, for parents of students with recognised SEND.
Friday 11th December
Winter Jumper Day / Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December 3.45pm
End of Term, 3.45pm
Friday 18th December
INSET Day
No students in school
Monday 21st December until Sunday 3rd January
Christmas Holiday Break
Monday 4th January 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am for Keyworker & invited children
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Tuesday 5th January 8.50am
Term starts for students
Thursday 7th January 4.15-7pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 11th January until Friday 15th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Monday 18th January
GCSE Options Launch (students)
Monday 25th January until Monday 1st February
Mock Examination Week (Y13)
February
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
March
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 1st February until Friday 5th February
Staff Wellbeing Week
Monday 1st February 6pm & 7pm
Governor committee meetings
Wednesday 3rd February
House Quiz
Tuesday 9th February 4pm
SEND Parent Forum
Wednesday 10th February 4.15-7pm
Y8 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Friday 12th February 3.45pm
School closes for Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 15th February until Friday 19th February
HALF TERM
Monday 22nd February 8.50am
School Resumes at 8.50am
Tuesday 23rd February 4.15-7pm
Y9 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Thursday 25th February 9am
Y8+9 Option Forms deadline
Thursday 4th March 4.15-7pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
On Microsoft Teams
Monday 8th March 6pm
Full Governors Meeting
Monday 22nd March until Thursday 25th March
Staff Wellbeing Week
April
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
May
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 1st April 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
Friday 2nd April until Sunday 18th April
EASTER BREAK
Monday 19th April 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 3rd May
May Bank Holiday
Monday 10th May all week until Friday 14th May
Internal Exam Week
No absences will be authorised in this week.
Friday 28th May
End of Half Term at 3.45pm
Monday 31st May until Sunday 2nd May
HALF TERM
June
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
July
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 7th June 8.50am
School resumes at 8.50am
Monday 28th June
INSET DAY
Tuesday 29th June until Friday 2nd July
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 1st July
Queen's Jubliee - No School Day
Friday 16th July 12.30pm
End of Term at 12.30pm
August
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
September
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 10th August
A-level Results
Thursday 12th August
GCSE Results
Thursday 2nd September
INSET DAY 1 (no students in school)
Friday 3rd September
INSET DAY 2 (no students in school)
Sunday 5th September
Covid19 Testing
See separate notice to parents
Monday 6th September
Academic Year 2021-22 starts, 8.50am
Thursday 9th September
School Photographer
Friday 10th September
Early Entry Personal Statement Deadline
Saturday 11th September until Sunday 12th September
Y10 Bronze DofE Qualifying
Monday 13th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parents Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parents Information Evening
Monday 20th September
School Closed - Entrance Test
Tuesday 21st September until Monday 27th September
Y13 Assessment Week
Monday 27th September 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 28th September
Y7 Trip to Edgmond Hall
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm
Y11 Parents Information Evening
October
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
November
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October
Y12 Liverpool Residential
Thursday 7th October 6.30pm
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
Friday 8th October
House Bake Off Competition
Friday 8th October
Hello Yellow Day
Monday 11th October 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (Teams)
Thursday 14th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Monday 18th October
SEND Review Week
Tuesday 19th October Lunchtime
Y7 House Pumpkin Carving
Friday 22nd October 3.45pm
Half Term Begins
Monday 25th October until Sunday 31st October
HALF TERM
Monday 1st November 8.50am
Half Term 2 Starts (B week)
Wednesday 3rd November
National Stress Awareness Day
Monday 8th November
Student Pastoral Review Meetings (this week)
Monday 8th November 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Wednesday 10th November
Y13 Health Day
Thursday 11th November 4.30-7pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 12th November
Y7-11 influenza vaccinations
Monday 15th November until Friday 19th November
Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 16th November 4.15-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Thursday 18th November
Y11 Mock Exams commence
Friday 26th November 4pm-10pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Monday 29th November 6.00pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday 30th November Afternoon
House Music
December
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
January
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 6th December
INSET DAY - No students in school
Wednesday 8th December 4.15-7.15pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Monday 13th December
Year 10 Reward Trip (pm)
Monday 13th December Lunchtime
Christmas Crafternoon Experience
Wednesday 15th December 7.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 15th December During school day
Pantomime Viewing Y7
Thursday 16th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December
Winter Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 12.30pm
Term Ends 12.30pm
Monday 20th December until Wednesday 5th January
Christmas Holiday
Tuesday 4th January
INSET DAY 4 - No students in school
Wednesday 5th January 8.50am
Half Term 3 starts
Monday 10th January until Friday 14th January
Y12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Tuesday 18th January
GCSE Option Launch (Year 8)
Wednesday 19th January
House Dance
Thursday 20th January
Youth Speaks Event
Monday 24th January until Friday 28th January
Y13 Mock Exam Week
Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February
SEND Review Week
February
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
March
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 4th February
House Quiz (Lunchtime)
Friday 4th February
Time To Talk Day
Sunday 6th February 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 7th February 6pm+7pm
Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 10th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 14th February
Applications for Year 12 Deadline
Monday 14th February
Crafternoon (lunchtime)
Tuesday 15th February 4.15-7.15pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
Thursday 17th February
Year 8/9 Option Forms Due
Thursday 17th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term 3 at 3.45pm
Friday 18th February
INSET DAY 5 - No students in school
Sunday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 28th February
Full Governing Board Meeting
Monday 28th February
Half Term 4 Starts at 8.50am
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Student Pastoral Review Meetings
Thursday 10th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
Monday 14th March until Wednesday 16th March
School Musical
Monday 14th March
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Friday 18th March
World Sleep Day
Wednesday 23rd March
House Art/Photo Competition
Monday 28th March
Exam Musicians Concert
April
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
May
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 1st April
Stress Awareness Month
Tuesday 5th April
School Photographs
Tuesday 5th April
Easter Crafternoon
Friday 8th April
End of Term at 12.30pm
Monday 11th April until Sunday 24th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 25th April
Half Term 5 starts, 8.50am
Friday 29th April
House Board Game Competition
Monday 2nd May
BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 4th May 9.30-11am
Open Day (Y4/5 parents)
Thursday 5th May 4.30pm-7pm
Open Evening
Monday 9th May
Internal Assessment Week (Y7-10+12)
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Monday 9th May 6pm+7pm
Governor Committees
Monday 9th May All week until Friday 13th May
Internal Exam Week
Thursday 19th May
Theatre Visit: Shrek The Musical
Wednesday 25th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Friday 27th May 3.45pm
End of Half Term Five
Monday 30th May until Sunday 5th June
HALF TERM
June
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
July
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 6th June 8.50am
Start of Half Term 6
Monday 13th June
Student Pastoral Review Groups
Friday 17th June until Sunday 19th June
Malham Tarn Trip (Y12 biologists)
Monday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 23rd June
Y12 UCAS Parent Meeting
Monday 27th June until Thursday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Thursday 30th June
Y6 Transition Parents Meeting
Monday 4th July
Y6 Induction Day #1
Tuesday 5th July
Y6 Induction Day #2
Wednesday 6th July 2.00pm
Y14 reunion
Monday 11th July 6pm
Full Governing Board Meeting
Wednesday 13th July
Sports Day - for all students
Thursday 14th July
House Drama Competition (off timetable)
Thursday 14th July
Summer Fete
Friday 15th July
Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 19th July
Summer Crafternoon
Friday 22nd July
End of Academic Year, 12.30pm
September
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
October
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 1st September until Friday 2nd September
INSET DAYS
Monday 5th September 08:50
Start of Term
Monday 12th September 6.30pm
Y12 Parent Information Evening (online)
Tuesday 13th September 6.30pm
Y9 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 19th September
SCHOOL CLOSED (State Funeral)
Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm
Y10 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September 6.30pm
Y8 Parent Information Evening (online)
Monday 26th September All Day
Entrance Test - School Closed to current pupils
Tuesday 27th September until Friday 30th September
Y13 Assessment Period
All Year 13s will sit an assessment in lessons between Tuesday to Friday.
Saturday 1st October until Sunday 2nd October
Y12 Liverpool Weekend
Monday 3rd October
Y13 early entry UCAS deadline
Monday 3rd October 6pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Friday 7th October
House Bake Off Competition
Monday 10th October
Y7 Edgmond Hall (one group)
Tuesday 11th October
Y7 to Edgmond Hall (one group)
Thursday 13th October 4.15-7.00pm
Y13 Parents Evening
Friday 14th October
Open Morning (Y5)
Tuesday 18th October
Iceland Trip (Y10, Y11, Y13)
Wednesday 19th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term
Monday 31st October 8.50am
Return to School
November
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
December
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 3rd November evening tbc
Y7 Parents Information Evening (in person)
Monday 14th November
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 16th November until Tuesday 22nd November
Y11 Mock Examinations
Mocks are on Wed-Fri and Mon-Tue to allow a weekend's break in between.
Friday 25th November 2pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon (provisional)
Thursday 1st December 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y12 Parents Evening
Thursday 1st December during school day
House Music Competition
Monday 5th December 6pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Wednesday 7th December 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y10 Parents Evening
Friday 9th December 4pm-late
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip (Y11-13)
Tuesday 13th December 7pm
Carol Service, St Nicholas Church
Wednesday 14th December 2pm
Y14 Reunion
Wednesday 14th December during school day
Y7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 15th December
Christmas Lunch/Festive Jumper Day
Friday 16th December 12.30pm
End of Term
January
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
February
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Tuesday 3rd January
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Wednesday 4th January
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 12th January 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y11 Parents Evening
Monday 16th January until Friday 20th January
Y12 Assessment Week (in lessons)
Tuesday 17th January
Year 11 trip to Poetry Live
Monday 23rd January
GCSE Options Launch (Y8)
Wednesday 25th January until Tuesday 31st January
Y13 Mock Examinations
Exams are spread over two school weeks
Thursday 2nd February
Y8 Parents Evening
Monday 6th February 6pm & 7pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Monday 13th February until Thursday 16th February
House Charities Week
Tuesday 14th February
Deadline for NGHS6 applications
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm-7.15pm
Y9 Parents Evening
Thursday 16th February
Half Term Ends 3.45pm
Thursday 16th February Lunchtime
House Dance competition
Friday 17th February
INSET DAY (school closed to students)
Monday 27th February
School Reopens 8.50am
Monday 27th February 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
March
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
April
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 6th March Nightly at 7pm until Wednesday 8th March
SISTER ACT The Musical
Thursday 9th March 4.15pm-7.00pm
Y7 Parents Evening (groups 7N & 7P)
Thursday 16th March 4.15-7.15pm
Y7 Parents Evening (7G, 7H, 7S)
Wednesday 22nd March until Saturday 25th March
House Art & Photography competition launch
Monday 27th March 4.00pm
PTA Hamper Packing Event
Thursday 30th March
PTA Hamper Draw
Friday 31st March
End of Term 12.30pm
Monday 17th April
School Reopens at 8.50am
Thursday 20th April 4.15pm-7.00pm
7N&P Parents Evening
Tuesday 25th April 4.30pm-7.00pm
Open Evening (Y5)
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-11am
Open Morning
Thursday 27th April until Thursday 4th May
Internal Examinations (Y7-10 & Y12)
Spread across weekend to support well-being
May
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
June
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 18th May 4.00pm-10.30pm
Theatre Trip - Sweeney Todd
Monday 22nd May 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Trustee Committee Meetings
Friday 26th May
End of Half Term 3.45pm
Monday 5th June
School Reopens at 8.50am
Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm (online)
UCAS Parents Evening (Y12)
Thursday 22nd June 7pm
Y6 Transition Evening (parents)
Monday 26th June until Friday 30th June
Curriculum Enrichment Week
Wednesday 28th June 2.00pm
New Y12 Induction Afternoon
July
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
August
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 3rd July during school days until Tuesday 4th July
Induction Days (new Y7s)
Friday 7th July until Sunday 9th July
Y12 Biology Field Work Trip
Saturday 8th July 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Monday 10th July 6.00pm
Full Board Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 11th July
Sports Day
Wednesday 12th July during school day
House Drama
Friday 14th July until Sunday 16th July
Y12 Geography Field Trip
Tuesday 18th July 4.30pm-6.00pm
PTA Summer Fete
Friday 21st July
End of Term 12.30pm
Thursday 17th August
A-level results
Thursday 24th August
GCSE results
September
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
October
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 4th September until Tuesday 5th September
INSET DAYS - No Students in School
Wednesday 6th September 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Friday 8th September
Year 7 and Year 12 Photographs
Monday 11th September 6.30pm
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 14th September 6.30pm
Year 9 Parents Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 17th September
DofE Bronze Weekend
Monday 18th September All day
Entrance Test Day - School Closed to all Pupils
Work will be set for students to complete at home
Tuesday 19th September until Friday 22nd September
Y13 Key Assessments
In Lesson Time
Thursday 21st September All day
Year 11 Geographers Trip to Olympic Park London
Friday 22nd September until Saturday 23rd September
DofE Silver Weekend
Monday 25th September 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
Tuesday 26th September 6.30pm
Y11 Revision Evening (Teams)
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Thursday 28th September
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 28th September Lunchtime Judging
House Bake Off competition
Saturday 30th September
Y11-13 Netball Weekend
Friday 6th October until Sunday 8th October
Year 12 Weekend in Liverpool
Wednesday 11th October 6.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
via Microsoft Teams - link will be emailed to parents of this year group ahead of the meeting
Monday 23rd October
Open Morning for Year 7 Entry
Wednesday 25th October 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 13 Parents Evening
Parents Evening in person at NGHS
Friday 27th October 3.45pm
End of Half Term 1
November
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Thursday 9th November details from Mrs Goodall
Year 7 Parents Information Evening
In person at NGHS. A chance to meet your daughter's tutor and hear more about the academic side of life at NGHS.
Friday 10th November 2.00pm-3.30pm
GCSE Prizegiving Afternoon
Monday 13th November 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Tuesday 14th November All Day
Year 13 History in Action Conference
Thursday 16th November 9.30-11am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Sixth Form Open Event Day
Prospective applicants for NGHS6 are welcome to visit us in the morning and/or evening.
Wednesday 22nd November until Tuesday 28th November
Year 11 Mock Exams
Thursday 30th November until Friday 1st December
INSET DAYS - school reopens on Monday 4 December
Monday 4th December 6.00pm
Trustees Committee Meetings
Wednesday 6th December 4.15-7.00pm
Year 12 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 8th December
Y11/Y12 Mathematicians trip to Bletchley Park
Wednesday 13th December during morning school
Year 7 Pantomime Trip
Thursday 14th December At Lunchtime
House Music Competition
Friday 15th December 4.00pm-10.00pm
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Trip
Open to year 11-13 students
Tuesday 19th December 7.00pm at St Nicholas Church
Carol Service
Wednesday 20th December 2.00pm
Year 14 Reunion
A chance for last year's leavers to return to NGHS
Thursday 21st December
Winter Jumper Day / Xmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th December until Sunday 7th January
Holiday Period - School Closed
January
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
February
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Monday 8th January School Reopens for all students at 8.50am
School Reopens
Monday 15th January until Friday 19th January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Assessments in Lessons in all subjects
Thursday 18th January 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 11 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Monday 22nd January 6.00pm CP & 7.00pm FB
Trustee Committee Meetings
Wednesday 24th January until Tuesday 30th January
Year 13 Mock Examinations
Formal Mock Exams
Monday 29th January during school day
GCSE Options Launch (Year 8)
Tuesday 30th January 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8N, 8P, 8G)
Monday 5th February until Thursday 8th February
Charities Week
Tuesday 6th February 4.15pm-7pm
Year 8 Parents Evening (8H and 8S)
in person at NGHS
Thursday 8th February 9am
Year 8 GCSE Options Deadline
Friday 9th February 3.45pm
End of Half Term Three
Friday 9th February Lunchtime
House Dance
Monday 12th February until Sunday 18th February
Half Term
Monday 19th February 8.50am
Return to School
Tuesday 20th February 4.15pm-7.00pm
Year 9 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Monday 26th February 6.00pm
Trustees Full Board Meeting
March
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
April
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April
MFL GCSE Speaking Exams begin
Friday 1st March 9am
GCSE Options Deadline Year 9
Confirmation of which subjects are being continued to Miss Davies
Friday 1st March After school
Sixth Form Social Event
Monday 4th March until Wednesday 6th March
School Production
Wednesday 13th March 4.15-7.00pm
Year 10 Parents Evening
in person at NGHS
Friday 15th March Lunchtime
House Quiz
Wednesday 20th March 4.15-7.15pm
Year 7 Parents Evening
In person at NGHS
Friday 22nd March 12.30pm
End of Term
Monday 25th March until Sunday 7th April
Easter Holiday
Monday 8th April 8.50am for all students
Start of Term
Wednesday 10th April
House Art & Photo Competition
Monday 15th April
House Board Game Competition
Tuesday 16th April 9.30am-11am and 4.30-7.00pm
Open Morning & Evening for Y7 Entry
Pupils in Y5-Y6 and their parents/guardians are welcome to visit us.
Thursday 18th April