http://www.debdenhosting.net/index.asp The aim of Debden Park High School is to provide an excellent education in a safe, supportive learning environment where people are valued and make positive contributions to the school community and where pupils go on to become responsible, independent members of society. en-us Copyright Debden Park High School 2008 Mon, 22 September 2008 18:00:00 GMT lhayden@debdenparkhigh.essex.sch.uk http://www.debdenhosting.net/images/splashbackground.jpg http://www.debdenhosting.net/index.asp Debden Park beats 200 schools nationwide and wins the opportunity to Perform at The National Theatre in London! Our production of Dirty Dirty Princess by Georgia Fitch was judged to be the most imaginative and well acted version of this play and everyone involved deserves a huge round of applause. http://www.debdenhosting.net/departments/expressivearts/articles/nationaltheatre.asp Tue, 21 April 2009 16:30:00 GMT The DCSF have placed Debden Park High School in the top 10 (joint 9th Position) of most improved schools in the country for 5-A*-Cs (including Maths and English) League Tables... http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2009/jan/15/most-improved-2007-08-gcse-alevel Fri, 16 January 2009 12:30:00 GMT A team of students at DPHS have come together to improve the environment in and around school. The project is in its early stages of development but the team has worked hard to plan the project, which has a focus on four key environmental issues, recycling, wildlife, organic allotments and litter. Read more on the Operation Get Green blog. http://getgreen.x10hosting.com/blog Wed, 14 January 2009 12:30:56 GMT At the Start of December, Debden Park High School Physical Education Team was awarded Sportsmark. The award was given as over the last 18 months there has been a great improvement in the amount of extra-curricular activities being offered to pupils... Read more in our December Newsletter. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/dec08.pdf Thu, 18 December 2008 12:30:56 GMT The Governing Body of Debden Park High School is in consultation in relation to the schools admission arrangements for 2010/11. This is under the guidance of the DCSF and not as a result of any changes to our admissions policy, a copy of which is available from the website and obtainable by contacting the school. The consultation period closes on 12th February 2009 and you can address comments to: Christian Cavanagh, Headteacher, Debden Park High School, Willingale Road, Loughton IG10 2BQ. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/misc/admissions policy 08.pdf Fri, 5 December 2008 09:30:56 GMT Debden Park High School has been honoured with an Achievement Award by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. This is a prestigious award that very few schools accomplish – Congratulations and Well Done to everyone! http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/oct08.pdf Fri, 25 October 2008 12:30:56 GMT DCSF Report: "This school declined sharply and failed its inspection in January 2007. A National Leader of Education quickly restored good order, repaired teacher morale and helped to lead the school to rapid recovery..." http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/nationalchallenge/downloads/7717-DCSF-Nat%20Chall-Debden%20Park.pdf Thur, 24 October 2008 12:30:56 GMT Debden Park High School students have achieved phenomenal results for their GCSE exams, the best ever results since the school opened in 1999. The results are an accolade to the commitment and hard work of the students, staff, parents and governors. 60% of students achieved 5 A*-C grades with 42% achieving 5 A*-C including English and Maths. http://www.debdenhosting.net/other/results.asp Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT The SATs results are also impressive with 79% level 5 and above in English and 78% in Maths. Following the turn around within 9 months from a failing school to be deemed as a “Good” school by Ofsted in October, these results are further confirmation of how the school is continuing to go from strength to strength. http://www.debdenhosting.net/other/results.asp Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT Other good news is that the school is fully staffed with additional teachers employed to work in the core subjects, Maths, English and Science. This will enable smaller class sizes and intervention programmes to start immediately. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/sept08.pdf Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT Conscious of the school's carbon footprint, future copies of newsletters will be available on the school's website: www.debdenparkhigh.essex.sch.uk. This will be updated at the end of each month. However, if you require a hard copy to be posted each month please contact the school office. http://www.debdenhosting.net/Parents/letters.asp Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT Mr Neil Dunn, Assistant Headteacher, will be focusing on ensuring better communication links between parents and the school. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/sept08.pdf Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT Assessment for Learning (AFL) is a new government led initiative that uses feedback in written form rather than a percentage grade. Students will no longer receive a letter or level grade on pieces of class or homework. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/sept08.pdf Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT A separate letter for Year 7 students outlining Homework procedures has been included in their welcome pack. However, if you have any queries regarding homework please do not hesitate to contact the school. http://www.debdenhosting.net/userfiles/file/newsletters/sept08.pdf Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT We have two vacancies for Parent Governors and attach a nomination form in our newsletter. You are encouraged to nominate yourself or a person that you feel would make a good parent governor. For further information please speak to Josie Wood on 020 8418 1202. http://www.debdenhosting.net/other/governors.asp Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT An email address has been set up for those students who wish to highlight any problems they have that they do not feel comfortable talking to a member of staff about. Students can leave messages anonymously by emailing helpme@debdenparkhigh.essex.sch.uk mailto:helpme@debdenparkhigh.essex.sch.uk Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT We are holding a Club Fair to introduce Year 7 students to our extensive choice of clubs available to them during lunch time and after school. A timetable of clubs will shortly be on our website. http://www.debdenhosting.net/extracurricular/clubs.asp Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT We are in the process of drawing together a pool of possible employers who are able to offer Work Experience placements to our Year 10 students for 2 weeks beginning 6th July 2009. If you are able to offer your services, or that of the company you work for, please contact Donna James on 0208 418 1213 who will be able to provide you with further details of how to join. mailto:djames@debdenparkhigh.essex.sch.uk Mon, 8 September 2008 12:25:56 GMT