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Design Academy
A SHS student gets the chance to attend 'The Design Academy' run by Gloucestershire University.
The Ginger Piggery
A Y10 GCSE Food group go to Boyton village to experience how a modern farm is run.  See how they got on!
Next Enrichment Day
Our next curriculum enrichment day will be on Wednesday 3 July.  More information on the activities will be sent out shortly.
Next PSA Meeting
The next PSA Meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 June at 7pm in the SHS meetings room.  
Euroscola 2013
11 SHS students attend the Euroscola event in Strasbourg - an experience of a lifetime!  
Enrichment Day
Another fun and interesting day was had by all students on this enrichment day!  
Kilve 2013
Everyone in Year 7 had a fantastic time at Kilve Court, despite the weather!
Chance to be Chancellor
Six SHS students meet the Chancellor at No. 11 Downing Street.  Read more... 
Easter Break
The school will be closed from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April for the Easter Break.  Term 5 starts Monday 8 April - Week 2.
Sport at SHS
Catch up on the latest sports news at SHS and read about our students latest achievements! Term 5 only! 
PSA Quiz Night
The PSA Quiz Night is on Thursday 14 March from 6.30 until 9pm.
Tickets £5.00, including ploughmans supper, available at student services.
Red Nose Day
Please remember it's 'non uniform' at SHS on Friday 15 March to celebrate Red Nose Day.
Comenius Project 
The next part of the Comenius project takes students to Turkey this week, we look forward to hearing about it when they come back! 

International Competition for Young Debaters
On Saturday 2nd March four SHS debating teams competed in the regional round of ICYD 2013.
Geneva Trip
Sixth form students enjoy an icy cold trip to Geneva, in Switzerland, during the February break.
World Book Day 2013
World Book Day this year will be held on Thursday 7 March - Enjoy! 
  
Sport at SHS
Catch up on the latest sports news at SHS and read about our students latest achievements! Term 4 only! 
Spanish Exchange 2013
Another successful Spanish exchange was enjoyed by our Year 10 students.
February Break 
The school will be closed on Monday 11 to Friday 15 February. Term 4 starts Monday 18 February - Week 1.

Anup Biswas - International Cellist 
SHS will be holding a recital by Anup Biswas, International Cellist, on Monday 25 Feb in the main hall at 7.30pm.  Tickets £5.00 from student services or £6.00 at the door.

Term Dates 2013-14 
Please see attached Stroud High School Term Dates for 2013-14.  Also available in Parents zone.

Social Media Security - Update 
Within the school's safeguarding policy, we are continually watching developments in social media and want to alert you to the attached.
Exams - Bad Weather - January 2013 
If you have difficulty getting to school during the exam period, due to bad weather, phone the school as it is possible to start an exam late.
Y11 & Y12 Futures Day & Careers Fair 
Our Futures Day will be held in the 6th Form building on Tuesday 5 February in partnership with Marling School.
Sport at SHS
Catch up on the latest sports news at SHS and read about our students latest achievements! Term 3 only! 
Routes into Languages  
Year 9 students receive a talk from Andy Stead from Routes into Languages regarding the importance of learning languages.
Afri Twin 
Update on Afri Twin - read all about our successful fundraising to date and what we plan to do with it!
Wootton Bassett Art Festival  
Congratulations to Jessica in Year 7 on her achievement in the recent Wootton Bassett Art Festival for Classical Guitar.  
Build A Plane  
The build a plane project were invited to display, as part of the Boeing Stand in the British Military Tournament - London.
Stroud Sea Cadets  
Congratulations to Tilly in Year 7 who has been awarded various certificates and named best dressed junior sea cadet!  
Christmas Break  
The school will close on Friday 21 December at 2.30pm for the Christmas Break. Term 3 starts Monday 7 January 2013 - Week 2. 
Alice in Wonderland  
Congratulations to Ellen and Laura of Year 11 who wrote a wonderful script for their very own production of Alice in Wonderland - performed at Wycliffe College.
Mpemba Effect  
Year 11 chemistry students have investigated whether this is a real phenomenon.  See what they found out! 
Sixth Form Application Deadline  
Deadline for applications to the Sixth Form is 8th February 2013.  For more information call 01453 847103.
Ancenis 2012 
Another successful exchange trip to Ancenis, France was had by SHS Year 9 students. 
Drama 
Year 10 students come away with two awards during the Stroud Arts Festival Youth Drama Evening 2012.
Build A Plane 
The build a plane project team ran the engine for the first time. See how the team got on! 
Rotary Chef Competition 2012 
This year's rotary chef competition was another success with Sophie Kostine of Year 8 taking second place!       
Comenius Project 
The next part of the Comenius project takes us to Libourne, Bordeaux - France.  See how the team got on! 
Stroud District Foodbank 
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the harvest collections. 
Afri-Twin 
SHS would like to send students to our link schools in South Africa, to take part in a community project, but we need your help! 
LEPRA
Congratulations to Year 7 who have raised £2235.00 for LEPRA.  Such a fantastic amount of money - well done all!
EYPUK  
Students from SHS recently attended the 71st International Session of the European Youth Parliament in Amsterdam.
RAG Week 2012
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in RAG week this year. The current total raised for the chosen charity: Afri-Twin is £1,259.81.  Well done to everyone!
Build A Plane
The build a plane project is nearly complete and has been moved to Targett Aviation at Nympsfield. 
Sport at SHS
Catch up on the latest sports news at SHS and read about our students latest achievements! Term 2 only! 
Comenius Project
The next part of the Comenius project takes us to Sweden.  See how the team got on! 
6th Form Open Evening
6th Form Open Evening - Thursday 8 November 5-8pm.  See 6th Form webpage.
Build A Plane
The build a plane challenge student management team meet their new programme manager, Catherine Tann, of the Royal Aeronautical Society.   
October Break
The school will be closed from Monday 22 to Friday 26 October for the break.  Term 2 starts Monday 29 October - Week 2. 
 
Cheltenham Fashion Week
Years 12 & 13 Textiles students hit the bright lights of Cheltenham Fashion week!  
SHS Comenius Mascot Competition
Enter this competition to win a trip to Libourne in France.  Entries due by Friday 5th October.  For more details... 
Much Ado About Nothing
Y10 visit Stratford Upon Avon to witness the remarkable interpretation of a tale of Italian romance that became a Bollywood entertainment. 
SHS Department Trail
Congratulations to Tiegan & Jasmine, who were the lucky winners of the 'Department Trail' prize draw, which took place at our Open Evening. Thanks to everyone for taking part. 
Open Morning
The school will be open to prospective parents on Tuesday 18 September from 9.30am to 12 noon. 
6th Form Parents Information Evening
6th Form Parents Information Evening - Monday 17 September. Parents of students in Y12 - 6pm.  Parents of students in Y13 - 7pm.
 
Sport at SHS
Catch up on the latest sports news at SHS and read about our students latest achievements! Term 1 only! 
Open Evening
The school will close at 1pm on Thursday 13 September to prepare for our Open Evening at 6 to 8pm. Warning bell at 7.45pm for closure.
Term Dates 2012-13 
Please see attached Stroud High School Term Dates for 2012-13.
 
European Youth Parliament Debating Competition
SHS win the National Finals of EYPUK and now go on to represent the UK at the European Youth Parliament in Amsterdam.   
 

 

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