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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
To help more families benefit before the summer holidays, we’re encouraging schools to share the offer once more, so parents can complete the 6-week programme before the chaos of school holidays begins.
To support families across the borough, Elaine Dunning, Family Service Manager at Camden Council, has commissioned a joint SFSC licence giving all parents and carers in Camden free access to both online programmes.
These are:
Age-specific guidance and practical parenting strategies for raising happy, healthy, confident children.
2. SFSC: Stronger Relationships
A course for co-parents (together or separated) to reduce conflict and build more stable home environments.
Each programme includes:
· Weekly self-study modules and live Zoom group discussions
· Flexible session times, including evenings
· A digital manual and support from trained facilitators
· No referral needed – parents sign up directly
Particularly useful for:
· Year 6 families preparing for secondary school
· Parents dealing with SEND, stress, or co-parenting difficulties
· Families who may be hesitant to access traditional services
SFSC Parenting Course - Information for Parents
SFSC Parenting Course - How to Register
SFSC Stronger Relationships parent flyer
SFSC Stronger Relationships how to register flyer
Unlock the Future: AI Sessions for KS3 Students!
We're thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for KS3 students! Starting Tuesday, June 10th, the London AI Opportunity Centre is opening its doors for a dedicated after-school program designed to help young learners explore and develop crucial AI skills. This is a fantastic chance for your child to get hands-on with exciting AI tools and topics, building skills that are essential for the future. They can sign up for all sessions or pick and choose the ones that interest them most.
What's On Offer?
Here's a look at the upcoming sessions, all running from 4 pm to 5 pm on Tuesdays:
- June 10th: Experience AI – A welcoming introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence.
- June 17th: Machine Learning: Classification – Classify animals using the exciting Serengeti Project.
- June 24th: The Power of Data – Create, test, and train your own AI model with Google Teachable Machine.
- July 1st: AI and Decision Trees – Discover how decision trees are used in machine learning.
- July 8th: World Oceans: Solving Real-World Problems – Use machine learning to investigate global ocean issues.
- July 15th: Celebration and Showcase – Your child can share their new AI skills and celebrate their achievements!
How to Sign Up
Please encourage your child to seize this amazing opportunity! Students can register in one of two ways:
- Use the KS3 Booking Form link provided in the attached leaflet or by clicking here: KS3 Booking Form
- Go directly to the Camden Learning website and register there: London AI Campus after-school sessions - Camden Learning
Please note that parental permission is required for attendance. You will be contacted directly to obtain consent once your child has signed up. Students will be supervised at all times by Camden Learning staff.
Beyond the Sessions: AI Masterclasses!
The attached leaflet also contains information about upcoming AI Masterclasses, offering even more exciting opportunities for your child! These include:
- An event with a renowned artist exploring creativity and AI.
- A session with a YouTuber on AI and music.
- A workshop on how AI is used in marketing.
Vaccinations - Protect your teens!
Book for following vaccinations:
• Diphtheria – Throat/ nose infection which can lead to breathing difficulties and heart failure and, if left untreated, death
• Tetanus – Bacterial infection that can lead to muscle spasms, lockjaw and death
• Polio – Virus that can lead to paralysis
• Meningitis – Inflammation of the brain/ spinal cord which can lead to the loss of limbs/ death.
Parliament Hill School receives national recognition for performance
Parliament Hill School are delighted that their excellent outcomes have been recognised by SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards. The award recognises that Parliament Hill School is among the highest performing secondary schools in the country, based on 2024 performance data and information from Ofsted.
Parliament Hill School was recognised in two categories, receiving awards for being in the top 20% of schools nationally for student progress and in the top 10% of non-selective schools for student attainment in the 2024 end of KS4 exams.
The SSAT Educational Outcomes database compares all state-funded schools in England. To be recognised with an Educational Outcomes Award is a significant achievement and a testament to the work of the whole school community.
Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said:
“Congratulations to Parliament Hill School on winning two SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards. This success is down to the superb learning and teaching, outstanding support and inspirational leadership of staff. You have made a huge difference to the lives of the young people in your school. Thank you.”
ENDS
Note to editors:
SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network is a membership organisation of schools and academies. They have been working with leaders, teachers and students for over 30 years to drive school improvement and innovation and support their members through networking opportunities, professional development and school improvement programmes.
Website: ssatuk.co.uk
Contact: press@ssatuk.co.uk
Music Spring Concert - Tue 1st April 2025
Foodbank Collection - 24th March - 2nd April
Parli People Quiz Night - 20th March
£5 on the door
Thurs 20th March 6-8:30pm
Click on the poster below.
Women of the World – week 1, 3rd - 7th March
Our Women of the World fortnight bean with Eliza Hatch founder of ‘Cheer up Luv’ a global feminist platform that spotlights sexual harassment through art, journalism, activism, and a podcast. In her fascinating talk Eliza spoke about her career trajectory and how over seven years, Cheer Up Luv has grown into an acclaimed community which has addressed misogyny, inequality and everyday sexism. Eliza's work has been featured in The Guardian, The Independent, The Washington. Eliza has also appeared on the BBC and Channel 5 News as well as creating a campaign with the United Nations. Year 10 asked some brilliant thought-provoking questions.
Photo of Year 10 Talk and Q and A with Eliza Hatch
Students from Years 10 – 12 had an opportunity to hear from Parli Alumni Dr Eliza Gimson, Oncologist at the Royal Free Hospital. In her fascinating and frank talk she spoke of initial disappointment of not getting the grades she needed for the medicine and vital experience as a Nurse first. Eliza also spoke about the importance of female friendships and having a strong female network as a survival guide for medical school. Eliza also gave insight into the relationships formed Parli and LaSwap. Eliza gave great advice in how to respond to comments such as ‘you don’t look like a doctor’ and coping mechanisms for long NHS shifts.
Photos of Dr Eliza Gimson and her Parli peers
Students from Year 10 had a trip to the Arsenal ground to learn about careers in football and job opportunities. They focused on pitch maintenance and how it needs to be adapted due to the weather, how the pitch is layered as well as how it is resurfaced every 10 years and what is takes to be part of the turf team. The students were then allowed to walk on the pitch, which is something that visiting groups are only permitted to do yearly.
Students at the Arsenal ground
Year 10 students had an opportunity with Professor of Applied Maths at the University of Bath. In the workshop they discover how maths solves real-world problems and unlocks exciting career opportunities.
Year 8 students had an opportunity to attend a trip at City University for a Women in Computing Event. This included a panel discussion, AI unplugged and Robotics Activities and Lab activities.
Year 10 and Year 11 students had an inspiring and enlightening talk with Author and Activist Laura Bates. Laura spoke about how she began the ‘everyday sexism’ project, her work as a journalist, and campaigns she has been a part of for real-world change. There were facts and statistics and examples from the media regarding how disappointingly normalised sexism can be. The final message however was hopeful about the power of our collective voices to ask for help and demand change. Students asked questions about how to respond to online misogyny and the impact of changing women’s right Globally.
A photo of Laura Bates during her keynote speech
Year 7 students had an interactive session with vocal coach Cece Sammy-Light Foot. She spoke about her career as a backing singer with Diana Ross before her roles on TV with X-Factor and American Idol and Eurovision. Students had an opportunity to try some of her techniques to become more confident with using their voices
Photo of Cece Sammy-Light Foot in her workshop
Year 8 students attended a partnership event at Arsenal focused on empowering young girls in sports, particularly football. The inspiring club tour showcased not only the game but also diverse roles in IT and media. Engaging with successful women in these fields broadened the girls' perspectives, highlighting various opportunities in the sports industry. When students reflected after the evens they were motivated and excited about their potential pathways in sport.
Photo of Year 8 students at the stadium
Year 9 students participated in workshop with Parli alumni Roxanne St Clair. The interactive discussions and self-reflection activities helped students recognise their own strengths and attributes. Students set goal-setting activities to commit to meaningful personal and leadership goals. Students learned about the value of female empowerment and supporting one and other. The workshop which concluded with students working in groups on campaigns that they would like to run to make a positive change in society.
Photo of Roxane St Clair during her Leadership workshop with Year 9
Creative Health Camden
A relaxed wellbeing space for 12-18 year olds, open Fridays, with art, books and board games.
A place to hang out with friends in the gap between school and weekend. Refreshments provided. There are art materials available to make your own work, space to catch up on homework, and a badge making machine! Here are this month’s creative sessions: (workshops may be subject to last minute changes).
Text or email in advance to register, then visit us whenever you like. Find us in the Gym, ground floor, Kentish Town Health Centre, Bartholomew Road, NW5 2BX li@creativehealthcamden.com / 07523 533490 www.creativehealthcamden.com
Opening times: 4pm - 5.30pm (doors open at 3.30pm)
https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/
Launching Evolve
Dear Parent/Carer,
Evolve + for trips and educational visits consent
I am writing to let you know that we are implementing Evolve + to make communication more efficient and streamlined when seeking permission for students to attend trips. Instead of paper letters we will be sending information via email using Evolve. We will email details of the visit and families will be able to give electronic consent clicking a link embedded in the email. There will be a central record which will make consenting for trips more efficient reducing the need for paper permission slips.
We will trial with Year 8 families for Enrichment on Friday 7th February and then use this new system across the school. Our intention is to make communication for educational visits, on-site activities, after school clubs and sports fixtures paper free.
There is a website with an overview of all trips your child is attending. In the email you receive to give consent, at the top right corner is an icon that says “create account”. This will lead you to the MyEvolve page and the create an account page. If you create an account you can see the details of all your child’s trips. When receiving a new consent email for a new trip you can still give consent in the email without logging in.
We will email families for permission as standard and provide paper copies of the letter if needed or requested. Evolve is already used by 28,000 schools across the UK and we hope that this new method eliminates risk of missing forms in schoolbags reducing unnecessary waste and increasing efficiency for all.
Please do contact me should you have any queries.
With best wishes,
Laura Acton
Acting Senior Leader - Enrichment and Careers
Teacher of Drama
lacton@parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk
020 7485 7077 ext 243
