We are looking for proactive and kind individuals who would like to make a difference working with our Young People who need additional support in the classroom and beyond to reach their full potential. Click the link to learn more jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/l…

Christmas Jumper Day is tomorrow! (Thursday 12th December) at High Close School!! Wear non- uniform and Jumper if you want! Donate directly to Save the Children savethechildren.org.uk/donate-here-2 #christmasjumperday #savethechildren

For those of us who need a little help to find moments of happiness in the darker months #actionforhappiness

Welcome back to the Spring Term! The skies are getting lighter and the new term starts again with some wonderful learning topics ahead. All our term dates can be found on our website for this year and next. highclose.org.uk

The snow did not fall as forecast last night but it was delightful to come to school today in the frosty morning air to such calm and delightful scenery. Our young people really benefit from this green environment where they can enjoy nature.

At the end of this month there is a planetary event that should not be missed and according to reports will be able to be seen with the naked eye. Recently Venus and other planets have been observed above us but they are about to all line up for a parade! bbc.co.uk/newsround/vide…

CAREERS AND SKILLS WEEK IS HERE! Today we have online careers activities and questionnaires in tutor time and subject staff will be highlighting the opportunities inked their their specialisms! Tomorrow Forest College are visiting KS4 and KS3 are looking at careers in music

CARRERS WEEK CONTINUES.... Today some of Year 8 are looking at stop motion filming and KS3 have music careers in mind while KS4 are visited by Forest School to talk about KS5 opportunities Tomorrow catering careers are the focus with online chef

CAREERS and SKILLS WEEK continues with catering skills today and the online chef Tomorrow KS3 will be "Guessing my job" while KS4 start interview preparation

CAREERS AND SKILLS WEEK continues today with "Guess my job" and Interview preparations for KS4 Tomorrow tutors will be rounding off the week and gathering feedback from the young people on what they have learnt and ideas on what they might want to aim for in the future!

GCSE Results Day!!! Congratulations to all our young people who took qualifications - GCSEs and all the others - and are moving on to follow their interests and chosen careers!! Well done to Everyone!!

As we start on a new academic year it is important to look after ourselves so we can be the best we can be and enjoy our lives. We hope this calendar from Action for happiness helps you with this #actionforhappiness