Term 1 News from the Humanities Faculty
18 Oct
Kindness Respect Dedication
A World Of Opportunities
Herne Bay High School is a hugely popular and oversubscribed school that prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. We are passionate about ensuring every child, regardless of their cultural, social and academic background, is given every opportunity to reach their full academic potential whilst supporting them to develop as a mature, confident and rounded individual ready to flourish in a rapidly developing world.
Connecting Our Community
Herne Bay High School / 30 Oct 2024
This week, some of our Year 13 students are experiencing life in the Big Apple as part of our annual trip to New York.
So far, they have visited Central Park, Radio City Music Hall and the Empire State Building.
We look forward to seeing what else they get up to this week.
Herne Bay High School / 24 Oct 2024
Do you need help understanding your child’s needs? Do you want to meet other parents/carers of young people with SEND? Canterbury District STLS are working in close conjunction with the Family Hubs to provide Information, Advice and Support for all SEND children regardless of diagnosis.
Herne Bay High School / 22 Oct 2024
In Year 11 and considering your options for next year?
Is Sixth Form the right choice for you?
Our Outstanding sixth form offers over 30 academic qualifications as well as specialist subject pathways in Dance, Football and Sport. With dedicated sixth form teachers and a supportive mentor and pastoral team, we offer our students outstanding facilities and excellent progression into higher education.
Come along to our Post 16 Open Evening on Wednesday 20th November from 5:30pm to find out what we can offer for your post 16 education.
Herne Bay High School / 18 Oct 2024
Our friends at Riverside Church - Whitstable introduce their new youth hub, which is designed to be a home away from home for young people regardless of whether they have a faith or no faith. Their aim is to support young people to be the best version of themselves.
They would like to invite young people who are looking for opportunities to flourish in today's world to join them on a Thursday evening after half term. Find out more at https://ecs.page.link/wZsrB
Herne Bay High School / 17 Oct 2024
Our PE Department were pleased to welcome Champion Gymnast Courtney Tulloch as guest of honour at our Sports Awards evening last night as we recognised the fantastic sporting achievements of our students.
It was wonderful to hear his story and to see how his journey will inspire our students to achieve their best in their sports in the years to come.
Herne Bay High School / 17 Oct 2024
Are you still considering your options for your child's secondary education?
We have one more Open Morning for you to come and explore our school, and discover why we should be your first choice for September 2025. You can join us tomorrow morning from 9 until 10:15am for a guided tour around our school on a normal school day. Booking is not required, simply arrive at the Bay Arena reception from 9 o'clock.
To find out more about our school and what we can offer for your child's secondary education, please visit https://ecs.page.link/Sbh3k
Herne Bay High School / 16 Oct 2024
We're pleased to announce that one of our Post-16 Football Academy students, Jack, made his first team debut for Herne Bay Football Club against Eastbourne Town last night. Jack also set up the winning goal in the 90th minute to see Herne Bay take all 3 points - Well done Jack!
Herne Bay High School / 11 Oct 2024
Some of our Year 8 students were recently involved in a session delivered by the outreach team from Canterbury Christ Church University. This session was called “More Than One Direction” and focussed on possible pathways students may wish to follow as they progress through their educational career. The interactive session focussed on key decisions they may wish to make to enhance their life opportunities and plan for an exciting future ahead.
Herne Bay High School / 11 Oct 2024
The Sixth Form Team and Sixth Form students decorated the common room yesterday in bright yellow balloons and decorations to highlight that ‘You are Not Alone’ by supporting Young People’s Mental Health awareness.
They dressed in yellow, held a cake sale and raised £45.00. Some of the crochet club made contributions to sell and students wrote messages of appreciation to one another. Another successful event highlights how the school community comes together to support excellent mental health initiatives.
#HelloYellow
Herne Bay High School / 11 Oct 2024
Recently Year 8 student Liam was awarded the Upstander award from the Kent Police Child Centred Policing Team
The scheme seeks to recognise examples where students have gone beyond what would normally be expected of them by supporting others from intimidation, discrimination, and maltreatment in school or within the school environment including travel to and from school. Kent Police award Upstander Shield Badges and certificates to those nominated by schools
Listening, befriending, being sympathetic and understanding and speaking up for victims are all ways to show this support. Distracting, diverting and documenting those that wish to cause harm are further ways that can prevent bullying.
Congratulations on your award Liam, you are a credit to our school and an embodiment of our values of Kindess, Respect and Dedication.
Herne Bay High School / 11 Oct 2024
To begin our House assemblies this week, students have been treated to a performance by Year 9 students Jasmine, Meredith and Libby, accompanied by Mr Phillips-Godfrey.
They welcomed students into the Theatre with an acoustic performance of Linkin Park's One More Light before Mrs Reynolds spoke to students about hidden disabilities.
Thank you for sharing your talents with us girls.
Herne Bay High School / 10 Oct 2024
Are you the parent of a child in Year 11?
Are you struggling to make sense of their options for their Post 16 education or training?
Would you like to know how to support them with their applications?
The team behind KentChoices are hosting a free online session on Tuesday 22nd October to explain the options available at post-16 and how to navigate the Kent Choices website and make an application. Book your free place now at https://ecs.page.link/Vf462
Herne Bay High School / 10 Oct 2024
Today is World Mental Health Day!
This is an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of mental health issues and the help and support available to those who might need it.
All students have access to our wellbeing team who are able to offer support and guidance to students should they need it - https://ecs.page.link/B2zvA and today our Sixth Form Team are raising money for mental health charity YoungMinds by taking part in their #HelloYellow campaign.
Another fantastic way to get support with your mental health is by talking to someone. Twice a week, Miss Reece runs Crochet Club in the LRC offering students the chance to be creative whilst chatting to each other.
The Worth-it website also has some brilliant mindfulness and wellbeing ideas for young people at https://ecs.page.link/D5ZnJ
If anyone is our school community is struggling with your mental health, please reach out and speak to someone, we are here to support you.
#WorldMentalHeathDay
Herne Bay High School / 4 Oct 2024
It was lovely to see so many students take part in our Maths Department's quizzes on Open Evening.
There were so many close answers in the 'Sweets in the Jar', but the correct answer was 88. The winner goes to Hampton Primary School, you can collect your prize from HBHS on Monday.
In the 'Guess the smallest unique number' competition, the rules were:
1. Your number must be positive
2. Your number can't be 0
3. Your number must be an integer (a whole number)
The person with the smallest unique number wins!
We had 23 people take a chance and guess 1, hoping that no-one else would try it, however, the winning number was 6! Well done to Theo from Swalecliffe Primary School, you win a scientific calculator!
Congratulations from the Maths Department.
Herne Bay High School / 3 Oct 2024
Thank you to all our local families who came to visit our Open Evening last night. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and found your visit worthwhile.
If you would like to see the school on a normal school day when lessons are happening, we would like to invite you to join us for one of our Open Mornings on Tuesday 8th, Thursday 10th and Friday 18th October. There is no need to book for these, simply arrive at the Bay Arena entrance to the school at 09:00am on the mornings and a member of our team will be able to show you around the school.
Full details of all our Open Events, as well as the admissions and application procedure for joining our school can be found on our website at https://ecs.page.link/Sbh3k
Herne Bay High School / 3 Oct 2024
Here at Herne Bay High, we place a lot of emphasis on the Wellbeing of our Students. At the start of the academic year we were pleased to introduce our Student Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Team, along with our new House structure. This helps us to provide a more supportive and nurturing environment for our students.
Should you have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child during their time at our school, please don't hesitate to make contact with their dedicated Student Support Manager who will be able to assist.
You can find their details, and more information about Student Wellbeing and Support on our website at https://ecs.page.link/B2zvA
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