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Welcome to your sixty-second update! School will close to students at 1.30pm on Thursday next week to allow for the set-up for our Sixth Form Preview Evening. If you are in Year 11 come and see why you could #Belong in our Sixth Form. Subject stands open at 5pm, the main presentation is at 6pm, and there are tours for those unfamiliar with the school. Students in Year 7 to 11 will be offered the flu nasal vaccine next week, and we are introducing parents to Unifrog, the gateway to supporting your child in their Hemel Hempstead Experience. We look forward to our Year 7 Have-You-Met and a host of P.E. fixtures. In the hall, at lunch, next week, the Dragons' Apprentices are selling Halloween Fun for the Dacorum Heritage Trust. Senior football beat St. Clement Danes, Year 8 Netball beat Berkhampsted Girls, Year 9 Netball proved their resilience and the Under-16 Table Tennis Team qualified for the county finals. Year 11 artists had an inspiring time at the British Museum, and all of Year 11 had the opportunity to learn more about continuing their studies in our fantastic Sixth Form. Your newsletter is in your inbox and on the website. Next week is Blue Week. Happy Friday everyone! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Pumpkin painting, trick or treat, mystery box, and the teacher target challenge - in the main hall, Thursday and Friday next week - all in aid of Dacorum Heritage Trust as part of #DragonsApprentice led by our Sixth Form students. @dacorumheritage #TheHHEx #Belonging

Our Year 10, 11 and 13 language students enjoyed an inspiring day the Goethe Institut careers roadshow yesterday. A particular highlight was stepping inside an interpreting booth and explore this challenging and fascinating career first-hand. Language skills can open door to so many careers! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Thank you so much to all the families who came to our Year 11 student and parent exam preparation evening tonight. If you missed it the student packs will be available also at next week's Parent's evening, and the presentation and supporting documents will be emailed home. #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Meet Miss Brush at the Year 11 parent's evening next week and start those conversations about what our Sixth Form can offer you post GCSEs. And, save the date, Sixth Form Preview Evening, Thursday 5th November, from 5pm to 8pm. #Belonging #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri

The Hemel Hempstead School Sixth Form Preview Evening is on Thursday the 5th of November from 5pm until 8pm. Find out why students from across Dacorum choose us for their next step after GCSEs. Tours are availiable for those unfamiliar with the school, there are subject stands where you can speak to those teaching and studying on the courses you are interested in, and a presentation from the Sixth Form staff and Student Leaders. Come and find our why you could Belong at The Hemel Hempstead School Sixth Form, on Thursday the 5th of November at 5pm. #Belonging #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri

Sixth Form Preview Evening. Thursday 5th November, from 5pm. Subject Stands are open from 5pm to 8pm, the main presentation by Sixth Form Staff and Student Leaders is at 6pm, and there are tours available all evening for those not familiar with the school. Come and find out for yourself why you could #Belong at the Hemel Hempstead School Sixth Form #Belonging #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri

Welcome to your sixty-second update! We are celebrating Black History Month and honouring our local communities. There are R4s for Sienna who is off to the Gymnastics British Nationals, for all of the student leaders who delivered the Black History assemblies and for Nancy, Freddie, Evie and Liam for speaking on Open Day. We are proud to be supporting National Cadet Week, and sharing the local units. There are science interventions starting for Year 11, our Power Up workshop for Year 11 parents and students on Thursday the 15th, and Russell Group University webinars for Sixth Formers. A. Level Chemists are baking with benzene, Senior Football won after a long drive to Richmond-upon-Thames, Year 11B Boys Football beat Astley Cooper on penalties and Year 9 Boys Football beat Goffs. Our Year 7 and 8 students table tennis players are District Champions and we thank the 2500 people who came to see our wonderful school on Open Day. Your newsletter is in your email inbox and on the website. Next week is Gold Week. Happy Friday, everyone! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Want to help your Year 11 to prepare for their exams? Join us in The Main Hall, at 6pm, on Thursday 15th October for our Power Up workshops. Working together, to sort your child to success in their GCSEs. #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

This week we launched Black History Month with an assembly, to all year groups, delivered by 6th form students. The theme this year is "Honouring Our Communities". The assembly spoke about the importance of community and celebrating the unsung heroes within our local community. We looked back at the story of Black History Month and discussed the importance of celebrating the achievements of members of the Black community, this month, and throughout the year. Congratulations to our 6th form students who presented with professionalism and confidence.  #Belonging #EsseQusmVideri #TheHHEx

We are very proud to promote National Cadets Week, as we know a large number of our young people are involved in one of the three uniformed cadet forces. Locally, you can find more about cadets by visiting their websites, or going along to see them: Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm  Army Cadets, 100 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, Monday and Wednesday, from 7pm RAF Air Cadets, 100 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm Joining the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets or RAF Air Cadets gives young people opportunities and experiences that are difficult to find anywhere else. Cadets develop confidence, leadership, teamwork, communication and self-discipline by taking part in practical challenges and gradually taking responsibility for others. Independent research by the University of Northampton found that cadet participation can improve young people’s confidence, resilience, motivation and belief in their own abilities. It also found evidence of improved attitudes, behaviour and attendance at school. Cadets also get to do some amazing things. Depending on the organisation, this might include sailing, flying and gliding, adventurous training, first aid, expeditions, sport, fieldcraft, engineering or cyber activities. Along the way, cadets can gain recognised qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, BTEC Public Services, first-aid awards and sporting or leadership qualifications, giving them useful evidence of skills for college, university or employment. Most importantly, cadets provide the chance to make new friends, belong to a team, challenge yourself and discover what you are capable of. You do not have to want a career in the Armed Forces: cadet organisations are youth organisations, not part of the Armed Forces.

R4s for all our wonderful transition ambassadors who have been working so hard to help Year 7 to make a great start to their time at the school. #Belonging #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri