The document summarizes an open evening event at The Crossley Heath School. It introduces the school staff and provides an overview of the school's academics, extracurricular opportunities, facilities, admissions process, and goals of developing well-rounded students. Refreshments were available and attendees could learn about the school directly from staff, students, and governors.

1. The Crossley Heath School
Open Evening for prospective parents
and students
October 2011

2. Welcome …
In the event of a fire alarm sounding
• Exit the sports hall from one of the four exits. You
will be guided out.
• Assemble on the front lawn
• From anywhere else in the building, staff will guide
you to the nearest exit
• Please turn off your mobile phones
Refreshments are available in the Dining Room: members of CHA
and Governing Body are available to chat with in this venue

3. Introductions
Wendy Moffat, Acting Head Teacher
• Jonathan Brownlie, Deputy Head
• Steve Donlan, Assistant Head (Students/Post 16)
• Sean Boyle, Assistant Head (Raising Achievement)
• Debbie Parkinson, Executive Leader
• Barry Coulson/Jill Hanson, Assistant Heads (Teaching
and Learning)
• Megan Thornton, Head Girl
• Vigneswaran Kandasamy, Head Boy

4. A welcome from our
Governor
• Chris Toole, Foundation Governor

5. A few words from the Head
Choosing a secondary school - one of the
most important decisions you will make …
What makes Crossley Heath special?
Here’s what Megan and Vig think

6. Ofsted Inspection
February 2011
• Crossley Heath is an outstanding school
• Achievement is excellent
• Outstanding care, guidance and support
• High levels of attendance
• Very positive relationships between staff
and students
• Outstanding curriculum

7. Within the classroom
• Good and outstanding teaching
• Excellent behaviour
• Excellent outcomes
• 2 year Key Stage 3
• Personalised provision
• High attainment

8. Our specialisms
Language College
• French, German and Spanish for all in KS3
• All study at least one language at KS4
Leadership College
• House system
• Student voice
• Local, national and global opportunities

9. Academic outcomes
For the majority of students we provide a 7
year experience
Parental support essential
• GCSE results: 99% at least 5 A*-C
(including English and Maths); 56% A*/A;
at least 95% 5 A*-B
• A Level results: 98% pass rate; 63% A*-B
grades

10. Care, guidance and support
• Students belong to one of four Houses:
Kings, Queens, Savile and Porter
• Each House is led by a House
Achievement Leader
• Students spend their tutor time in a
Vertical Tutor Group
• Lessons are taught in year groups

11. ‘A caring and supportive
environment for all students …’
• Students with SEN and/or disabilities
make excellent progress
• Students feel very safe in school
• Students show initiative, accept
responsibility and understand and
respect each others’ differences
• Students are known well as individuals
and have confidence in adults to look
after academic and personal needs

12. We have been awarded …
Inclusion Quality Award at Gold standard
Cultural Diversity Award at Gold standard
Careers and Information Education and
Guidance Award

13. Extra-curricular opportunities
• Year 7 residential trip
• Sport; music; drama; visits; language
exchanges; Duke of Edinburgh; curriculum
trips; enterprise
Enjoy the slide show highlighting some of
the school trips

14. Keeping fit …
Sports opportunities at the school – offered
through the curriculum and at competitive levels
Rugby, cricket, street dance, tennis, athletics,
basketball, netball, hockey, football, yoga,
rounders, cross country
Sports week and Sports day – very competitive!

15. … and healthy
Healthy School Award
School meals
PSHCE
Health Fair

16. ‘Excellent promotion of
community cohesion’
• Links with Calderdale schools
• Local, national and international links
• Schools Network
• Leadership Partner School
• Leading Edge School
• Business links
• Higher Education contacts
• International Day

17. Personal development
• Student Council
• Buddies
• Peer mentors
• Prefects
• School officials
• Young enterprise
• Student Subject Affiliates
• Interact
• Ambassadors
• ICT champions;

18. Admissions 2011/12
How to apply
• Complete the Common Preference Form by 31
October 2011. This can be done on-line
• You must make CHS one of your 3 preferences
in order to be considered for a place

19. Admission arrangements
• Admission tests are scheduled for
Saturday 10 December 2011
• If your child is unwell on the day of the test
there is a reserve date. A child cannot sit
the test twice
• You will be informed of the offer of a place
on 1 March 2012

20. Admissions 2012/13
Changes to Admissions Code: parents will
know results of selection tests before
making applications to secondary schools
Likely date of Open Evening Tuesday 26
June 2012
Admission tests are scheduled for Saturday
6 October 2012
(avoids clash with Heckmondwike Grammar)

21. LA Admissions Support and Advice
• Shirley Pearson and Richard
Morse, Admissions Officers
• Located in A2S

22. Appeal Process
• There is a right of appeal
• The system is robust and transparent
• The decision as to whether a child sits the
exam on the day is YOURS

23. See Crossley Heath for yourself
• If you have not already done so, take a
good look around the school
• Students will give guided tours
• Staff and students will answer any
questions you may have
Thank you for visiting us and hope to see
you again in the future