Dear Parents / Carers,
During the course of the last few days, Mr Grant has told the Governing Board at school that he will resign from his position as Head teacher at the end of August 2024. Today, we told all the students in school the news.
It is with enormous gratitude that we can reflect on an incredibly successful 11 years with Mr Grant as Head teacher, during which he has worked tirelessly for the benefit of our school and been an exceptional and innovative leader, achieving many fantastic things, including significant growth, improving standards and outcomes for young people and recognition amongst the national and international educational community as pioneer in student-centered learning strategies and approaches. Mr Grant has been a truly wonderful servant to the community of Shevington and has impacted very positively on thousands of lives.
As Mr Grant enters a semi-retirement and is able to spend more time with his family while continuing to make an invaluable contribution to education in other (slightly less demanding!) ways, he also takes with him the Governing Board’s warmest and very best wishes for the future.
During the course of the summer term, there will be an opportunity for colleagues, students, parents and the Shevington community to share their appreciation for Mr Grant’s dedication and commitment.
The Governing Board at Shevington High School have embraced the challenge of finding a new Head Teacher with energy and focus and with the determination to continue and further develop the amazing work for our young people, the families and the wider local area. That process has already begun. I can assure you, we have nothing but the greatest ambition for our school and its journey and we truly believe that to become the Head teacher of our brilliant school will not only be an honour, but also a tremendous opportunity for someone with vision, energy and the highest level of skill and expertise.
We would really like to hear your views, and the views of your children in school about the qualities you think we should be looking for in our next Head teacher – please follow the link to the google form and share with us 2 or 3 qualities you think are essential to find in our search. I very much hope this should take you about 5 minutes. I would be really grateful to hear from you by Thursday morning (Feb 15th at 09.00)
Please click here to access the form https://forms.gle/WjiwCyNQwAaf7pga9
I will keep you updated as we have any news about how that work unfolds.
In the meantime, I would like to thank you for continued support for the work of the school.
Yours sincerely,
Mr James A G Royal
Chair of Governors.
Year 11 Leavers 2023
We would like to invite you and parent/carers to return to Shevington High School on Wednesday 24th January to collect their GCSE certificates.
Having reviewed our previous year’s events, the feedback from many students has been that whilst they want to celebrate the receipt of their certificates, the most important part of the evening is having the opportunity to return to their old school, to see their friends and peers, have an opportunity to talk to them and also to speak with their teachers if possible.
In order to make all of the above possible, we are making this evening a more informal event this year where there will be more opportunities for conversations. We will, of course, provide opportunities for students to be photographed with their certificates. In recent years, we have found many students do not want to be photographed with the entire audience watching them, so this year, there will be an opportunity to do this in a more discrete way so that the memory of the event can be preserved if you wish.
- The event will start from 6pm
- From 6pm- 6.15pm students and parents can arrive and will be able to collect their certificates and enjoy a catch up with friends and staff members.
- At 6.15pm, there will be a short headteacher’s presentation.
- From 6.30pm – 7.00pm, students will be able to collect their certificates (if they had not done this earlier), pose for a photograph with their certificates and continue to mark the moment with their friends and family.
- Light refreshments will be provided.
We hope that everyone will enjoy this event.
If your child is unable to attend, and you wish to collect GCSE certificates at another time, please contact school and arrangements can be made to do this. Pupils are required to sign on receipt of their certificates, so if they are being collected by a parent or guardian, then a signed letter of permission needs to be presented.
Have you ever wanted to work in a school?
Would you liked to learn more about the vacancies we have available?
Are you looking for term time only work and hours to suit school runs?
If so come and join us for our Recruitment Event in school on Tuesday 21st November. We have 2 sessions taking place 2.00pm and 4.00pm
No need to book!
You will be able to speak to staff about the roles we have available and how to apply for these roles and learn about what it is like to work at Shevington High School and the all the benefits.
Please click below to view our vacancies available on our website https://www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk/vacancies/
Please click below to view the slides shared at the Y10 GCSE evening that took place on 3rd October 2023
Year 10 GCSE Support Evening Presentation
Careers Fair 2023
All students in year 9, 10 and 11 will be attending our annual Careers Fair on Thursday 16th November. We look forward to welcoming the local colleges, Edge Hill University and representatives from a range of businesses to share their career pathways.
The aim of our Careers Fair is to provide our students with an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with a wide number of employers and professionals to provide some inspiration and guidance for our students.
This is an additional opportunity for any of our year 11 students who may have not quite made their mind up yet to have a chat with post 16 education and training providers.
Next week our Year 11 students will be taking part in an application workshop.
Did you study at Shevington High School?
We would love to know what you are doing now and the route you took to your current career. If you are happy to share your career story with us to offer your guidance and inspiration to our current cohort please complete this form.
Please click below
We are pleased to offer some extra Headteacher Tours for prospective pupils starting secondary school in September 2024
There is no need to book on these tours just arrive 5/10 minutes before the tour time.
Tuesday 26th September – 11.30am
Wednesday 27th September – 11.30am
Wednesday 4th October – 11.30am
Friday 6th October – 11.30am
Please note parking is limited on the school grounds.
Year 7, 8 and 9 Parental Homework Support Sessions
Homework at Shevington High School has changed for all students in years 7, 8 and 9. Our new homework policy is focused on students gaining knowledge through implementing knowledge organisers for students to prepare for their lessons at home and quizzing at the start of every lesson.
We will be holding a Homework parental support session on Tuesday 26th from 5.30pm – 6.30pm to give guidance and offer best practice when helping students learn knowledge at home.
Please click the link to confirm if you will be attending the evening then we can plan the event Click here for form