Lode Heath School
Science and Sport Specialisms
High Performing Specialist School Status
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW
Tel: 0121 7041421
Message from the HeadThank you for considering Lode Heath School and Sports College for your childs Secondary School Education. I hope you find this website useful in making your choices. If you have any questions, please contact us.I am confident that Lode Heath School and Sports College will provide your child with the safe, happy and caring environment which enables our students to thrive. Lode Heath offers a broad and inclusive curriculum with high academic standards and high expectations of our students. They are all encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra curricular activities and to be a part of school life. Whether in Drama, Music, Debate, Green Club or Sports; the students are encouraged to get involved!We aim to provide wide-ranging opportunities to all our students to engage them fully in both academic and healthy lifestyle activities, which will sustain them in adult life.We have much to be proud of, but we continue to set ever more challenging targets. The Partnership of Parent, Student, School, Community all working together to create a School with a vibrant learning ethos will enable our ambitions to become reality.J BurtonHeadteacher
Message from the Head
Thank you for considering Lode Heath School and Sports College for your childs Secondary School Education.
I hope you find this website useful in making your choices. If you have any questions, please contact us.
I am confident that Lode Heath School and Sports College will provide your child with the safe, happy and caring environment which enables our students to thrive. Lode Heath offers a broad and inclusive curriculum with high academic standards and high expectations of our students. They are all encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra curricular activities and to be a part of school life. Whether in Drama, Music, Debate, Green Club or Sports; the students are encouraged to get involved!
We aim to provide wide-ranging opportunities to all our students to engage them fully in both academic and healthy lifestyle activities, which will sustain them in adult life.
We have much to be proud of, but we continue to set ever more challenging targets. The Partnership of Parent, Student, School, Community all working together to create a School with a vibrant learning ethos will enable our ambitions to become reality.
J Burton
Headteacher
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Dear Parent / GuardianNovember 2009Re Year 11 December Examinations:As the dark nights draw in, the time rapidly approaches for Examinations. With the growth of modular exams in Science, Maths, ICT, Leisure and Tourism etc, it is essential pupils enter the exam hall with the correct preparation and attitude. As you know GCSE exams now start in November Year 10 not June Year 11!The December examinations are very important, they help determine predicted grades and teacher reports. They are often the most recent and relevant scores when applying for College places or employment opportunities and should be treated very seriously.The students conduct in public examinations is normally exemplary. However we are very honest with students in telling them what this entails and rigidly enforce this expectation in all examinations at the school. I look to your support in ensuring the following points are adhered to. (Some may seem like stating the obvious!)•Students must be in full uniform. (Students may be refused entry to the Exam Room, or sent home to change•Students must bring correct equipment, including 2 pens and 2 pencils (some exams specify BLACK ink and not blue)•Students are expected to be at the exam room 15 minutes prior to the start time so as to enable instructions to be given and papers distributed•It is a good idea to bring a clear, non-spill, bottle of water, to be placed on the floor at the side of the exam desk•Mobile phones, Walkmans, I-Pods etc are BANNED from the exam hall. This is an instruction from Examination Boards to all schools. Possession of these items during an exam may lead to cancellation of the students examination. Do not bring to school during this time•Communication with any other student or disturbing the examination may result in cancellation of the paper. The examiners have the right to cancel ALL of a students papers not just that one•If a student brings a pencil case, it should be clear plastic. No bags or pencil cases are allowed at the students desks, they are left outside the Hall•Do not bring valuables to the exam roomStudy leave is given to our Year 11 students from Monday 7 December returning to school on Monday 4 January. This is not holiday time but will largely be taken up with written and practical examinations based on their individual subjects. It is vital that your child understands their examination timetable and especially their individual times for subjects such as French, German, P.E. etc. The school does of course reserve the right to cancel study leave for any student who is falling behind with coursework, or whose coursework is not up to the expected standard.This is a talented group of young people, they deserve to do well in the summer, together we must ensure they revise / prepare thoroughly. This is the first time they have had such a large group of exams at one time, a diary / plan for Revision is vital. If you have any concerns, contact the school.Please encourage your child to attend the after school study classes. They are very effective, tried and tested.Good Luck to parents, students and staff. Year 11 - in the words of Nike Just do it!Yours sincerelyJ BurtonHeadteacher
Dear Parent / GuardianNovember 2009
Re Year 11 December Examinations:
As the dark nights draw in, the time rapidly approaches for Examinations. With the growth of modular exams in Science, Maths, ICT, Leisure and Tourism etc, it is essential pupils enter the exam hall with the correct preparation and attitude. As you know GCSE exams now start in November Year 10 not June Year 11!
The December examinations are very important, they help determine predicted grades and teacher reports. They are often the most recent and relevant scores when applying for College places or employment opportunities and should be treated very seriously.
The students conduct in public examinations is normally exemplary. However we are very honest with students in telling them what this entails and rigidly enforce this expectation in all examinations at the school. I look to your support in ensuring the following points are adhered to. (Some may seem like stating the obvious!)
•Students must be in full uniform. (Students may be refused entry to the Exam Room, or sent home to change
•Students must bring correct equipment, including 2 pens and 2 pencils (some exams specify BLACK ink and not blue)
•Students are expected to be at the exam room 15 minutes prior to the start time so as to enable instructions to be given and papers distributed
•It is a good idea to bring a clear, non-spill, bottle of water, to be placed on the floor at the side of the exam desk
•Mobile phones, Walkmans, I-Pods etc are BANNED from the exam hall. This is an instruction from Examination Boards to all schools. Possession of these items during an exam may lead to cancellation of the students examination. Do not bring to school during this time
•Communication with any other student or disturbing the examination may result in cancellation of the paper. The examiners have the right to cancel ALL of a students papers not just that one
•If a student brings a pencil case, it should be clear plastic. No bags or pencil cases are allowed at the students desks, they are left outside the Hall
•Do not bring valuables to the exam room
Study leave is given to our Year 11 students from Monday 7 December returning to school on Monday 4 January. This is not holiday time but will largely be taken up with written and practical examinations based on their individual subjects. It is vital that your child understands their examination timetable and especially their individual times for subjects such as French, German, P.E. etc. The school does of course reserve the right to cancel study leave for any student who is falling behind with coursework, or whose coursework is not up to the expected standard.
This is a talented group of young people, they deserve to do well in the summer, together we must ensure they revise / prepare thoroughly. This is the first time they have had such a large group of exams at one time, a diary / plan for Revision is vital. If you have any concerns, contact the school.
Please encourage your child to attend the after school study classes. They are very effective, tried and tested.
Good Luck to parents, students and staff. Year 11 - in the words of Nike Just do it!
Yours sincerely
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School and Facilities
Lode Heath School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged between 11-16 and is maintained by Solihull LEA.
The school opened in 1939, is a mixture of traditional and modern buildings. The accomodation compromises:
Lode Heaths Sport & Recreation Department consists of a variety of Indoor and Outdoor facilities..
Indoor facilities:
22 Station Fitness Suite offering inductions and personal programmes. Some of the equipment in the suite is Inclusive Fitness Initiative approved and is therefore suitable for both able bodied and disabled users. In addition there is also a small free weights area. No joining fees or minimum term contracts, just a monthly membership fee.
4 Court Sports Hall which can be used for a variety of sports including football, basketball, netball, badminton and cricket net practice.
Sprung Floor Gymnasium This is home to several Martial Arts Societies, and the Schools Gymnastics club.
State of the Art ICT Suite containing 27 PCs in total, an LCD projector, interactive whiteboard and networked laser printer.
The School Halls Whether it is a Conference, an Exercise Class or a Computer Fair, our two school halls are available to hire. The new hall is approximately 382 square metres and is fully equipped with state of the art audio visual display equipment.
The Outdoor Facilities boast:
A Floodlight All Weather Pitch. This sand based pitch is 91.4m (100yards) long x 55m (60yards) wide. It is suitable for a variety of sports including football, hockey and tennis. It can be hired by the third if required.
A Cricket Square with an Astroturf wicket and outdoor practice nets.
Netball & Tennis Courts Lode Heath has a total of five tarmac netball courts, two of which double up and be used for Tennis or Mini Tennis.
Individuals, community groups and local businesses are all welcome to hire the facilities.
Discounted rates are available for week long bookings during half terms & School holidays.
Inside our sports hall
We have a Fully equiped fitness suite.
Part of our fitness suite
Students playing Basketball in our sports hall
Another sports hall facility
We have a floodlit astroturf available
Our machines use air pressure making them safer
In our sports hall facility
For Booking of these facilities please use this form. All queries will be answered Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Lode Heath works in close partnership with Solihull Catering Services (SCS) to produce meals at lunch time that are amongst the best in the borough, we provide an efficient and consistent service. At Lode Heath we promote and encourage all pupils to make healthy choices for their lunch, encouraging a balanced diet.We provide seperate hot and cold food service areas which gives us the opportunity to serve a wider range of foods, including baguettes, sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes with various fillings and pasta dishes. . A choice of seasonal hot main meals is available every day. With the majority of food items on the menu prepared from fresh raw ingredients in the school kitchens, we know what goes in to our foods. Also available are continental style coffees and hot chocolate and a range of home made cakes and biscuits. Students can then sit down to enjoy their food in the new light and airy dining room. Breakfast club remains a firm favourite at Lode Heath. This is a quiet time of the day, where students can meet and enjoy a hot drink and breakfast with their friends before the start of the school day. The long term health and learning benefits of breakfast have been proved in numerous recent studies, and can help students to form good eating habits for life.We are very conscious about queuing time at Lode Heath School and the need for students to make the most of their lunchtime without the need to spend most of their time waiting to be served. It is with this in mind that the introduction of a Grab N Go service has been implemented, so that students can pre-order their lunch and pay for it at breakfast time, and then visit the pick up point at lunchtime to collect their order.The nutritional standards came into effect in secondary schools in September 2009; this will complement the governments standards for school food which we have been using successfully at Lode Heath School for some time. These standards encourage better eating habits amongst our youngsters that will stand them in good stead and help them to maintain good health as they grow up. Our menus are different everyday and include fish, meat and vegetarian options to ensure we cater for everyone. In addition to this we can produce foods for students who have special dietary or cultural needs, please talk to your catering manager about this , Mrs Ainsworth.Please feel free to talk to us at any time about the service we provide or concerns you may have regarding your childs diet, directly to the Unit Catering Manager Andrea 0121 705 2456,or to the Group Manager for Secondary Schools Richard Wainwright on0121 742 5166.
Lode Heath works in close partnership with Solihull Catering Services (SCS) to produce meals at lunch time that are amongst the best in the borough, we provide an efficient and consistent service. At Lode Heath we promote and encourage all pupils to make healthy choices for their lunch, encouraging a balanced diet.
We provide seperate hot and cold food service areas which gives us the opportunity to serve a wider range of foods, including baguettes, sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes with various fillings and pasta dishes. . A choice of seasonal hot main meals is available every day. With the majority of food items on the menu prepared from fresh raw ingredients in the school kitchens, we know what goes in to our foods. Also available are continental style coffees and hot chocolate and a range of home made cakes and biscuits. Students can then sit down to enjoy their food in the new light and airy dining room.
Breakfast club remains a firm favourite at Lode Heath. This is a quiet time of the day, where students can meet and enjoy a hot drink and breakfast with their friends before the start of the school day. The long term health and learning benefits of breakfast have been proved in numerous recent studies, and can help students to form good eating habits for life.
We are very conscious about queuing time at Lode Heath School and the need for students to make the most of their lunchtime without the need to spend most of their time waiting to be served. It is with this in mind that the introduction of a Grab N Go service has been implemented, so that students can pre-order their lunch and pay for it at breakfast time, and then visit the pick up point at lunchtime to collect their order.
The nutritional standards came into effect in secondary schools in September 2009; this will complement the governments standards for school food which we have been using successfully at Lode Heath School for some time. These standards encourage better eating habits amongst our youngsters that will stand them in good stead and help them to maintain good health as they grow up. Our menus are different everyday and include fish, meat and vegetarian options to ensure we cater for everyone. In addition to this we can produce foods for students who have special dietary or cultural needs, please talk to your catering manager about this , Mrs Ainsworth.
Please feel free to talk to us at any time about the service we provide or concerns you may have regarding your childs diet, directly to the Unit Catering Manager Andrea 0121 705 2456,
or to the Group Manager for Secondary Schools Richard Wainwright on
0121 742 5166.
SPRING TERM
Tues 5 Jan Year 11 issued Sixth Form reference sheets
Fri 8 Jan Mock Results and Interim Grades returned
Tues 12 Jan INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS
Wed 13 Jan Year 11 Mock Results Day
Thurs 14 Jan GCSE Biology and Additional Applied Science
Mon 18 Jan GCSE Additional Science Chemistry
Tues 19 Jan Year 11 Sixth Form Reference sheets to Pastoral Office
Wed 20 Jan GCSE Physics
Thurs 21 Jan Year 11 Parents Evening
Wed 27 Jan IMMERSION DAY
Fri 29 Jan Year 11 photographs
Thurs 4 Feb UK Intermediate Maths Challenge
Mon 8 Feb Year 9 Options Booklet to Pupils
Wed 10 Feb Year 9 Options Evening
Fri 12 Feb Ski Trip to USA, HPV Immunisation Programme
Half Term Mon 15 - Fri 19 Feb 2010
Mon 22 Feb Year 11 ISA Science Assessment
Thurs 25 Feb Year 11 Science Severn Trent visit
Tues 2 Mar GCSE Year 10 and 11 Maths Modular Exams
Wed 3 Mar GCSE Core Science Exam
Mon 8 Mar Year 10 ISA Science Assessment
Thurs 11 Mar Additional Applied Science Trip to Land Rover
Year 9 Parents Evening
Tues 16 Mar IMMERSION DAY 4
Thurs 18 Mar Year 9 Option forms returned
Fri 19 MarYear 8 + 10 Netball Tour
Fri 26 Mar X-Factor Final (Provisional)
Wed 31 Mar Year 7 Parents Evening
Year 11 Reports to Parents
Thurs1 April Inset Day 5
Rome RE Trip (Provisional)
Easter holiday 5 April - 16 April
SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS
Sat 3 April Auschwitz History Trip (Provisional)
Solihull Schools Term Dates
County And Controlled Schools Summary of the Authority's Admissions Policy
If a community school receives more applications than there are places available, places will be allocated in the following priority order:
Priority 1 Children in the care of a local authority (looked-after children). Children with statements of special educational needs. Children whose exceptional circumstances can only be met by that particular school.
Priority 2 Children who normally live in the catchment area of the school.
Priority 3 Children who have an older brother or sister at the school at the same time.
Priority 4 Children closest to the school, measured in a straight line from the childs home.
Applications on exceptional social or medical grounds must be supported by independent professional evidence. Applications will be considered by the Cabinet Member Advisory Group for Admissions who will determine whether the grounds outlined in the supporting evidence are to be accepted.
Governors Main Board:
Mr Malcolm Allsopp (LEA ) Chair of Governors
Dr Martin Atkinson (Vice Chair)(Community)
Mr T Gant (Community)
Mr Rob Hawkesford (Community)
Mr Graeme Sharp (Community)
Mr Carl Lloyd (Community)
Mrs Susan Gomm (LEA)
Mr Derek Jefferson (LEA)
Dr David E Carr (LEA)
Mr John Burton (Headteacher + Staff Gov)
"The Governors of Lode Heath School are fully committed to the success of the school, ensuring the highest possible standards of learning and teaching."
Mrs Kathy Wilkes (Staff)
Mr Afzan Matloob (Staff)
Miss Ellen Stewart (Staff)
Mr John King (Parent)
Miss Stephanie Higgins (Parent)
Mr Patrick Ryan (Parent)
Mr John Kings (Parent)
Mrs Alicia Wilkes (Parent)
Mrs Simone Wright (Parent)
Contact
TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY (MPS)
(Resistant Materials / Graphic Products)
Closing date - Wednesday 10 March 2010. Interviews will take place week
commencing 15 March 2010.
Person spec DT
School details
Job advert DT
Job description DT
Art design & tech
Application form
MATHEMATICS SUBJECT LEADER TLR 1C
Closing date - Wednesday 17 March 2010. Interviews will take place week
commencing 22 March 2010.
Job advert Maths
Person spec Maths
Job description Maths
Maths department
TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TLR2A
Job advert PE
Person spec PE
Job description PE
PE department
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