HPL Updates

HPL Update

20 September 2023

HPL in Action!

We would like to thank Deanne Wiseman for her informative and inspiring webinar: Speaking HPL in the Languages Classroom held on the 19th of September 2023. The webinar provided guidance and a range of approaches of how HPL can be effectively used as a tool for both planning and self-reflection. The webinar outlined how teachers can use the VAAs and ACPs to enable their pupils to become lifelong language learners. The attendance and contribution from the Fellowship and Global Community was amazing! The presentation will be shared with the Fellowship and Global Community during this week on HPL Online in Deanne's Subject Community Forum. 

Members of our FGC please don't miss out! Register now for the upcoming webinar: Adaptive Teaching in an HPL School with Catherine Noble |12 October 2023 | 10 am and 3.45 pm (UK time). 

A-Z of Great Classrooms with Dr. Roy Blatchford

We are delighted to host a guest webinar delivered by HPL Honorary Fellow, Dr. Roy Blatchford for our Fellowship and Global Community. Dr. Roy Blatchford will discuss his latest book ‘The A-Z of Great Classrooms’ which is a celebration of the magical double act of teaching and learning, organised around the 26 letters of the English Alphabet. We look forward to welcoming the Fellowship and Global Community to this inspiring and informative webinar on 26 September 2023 at 10.00 a.m. and 13.00 p.m. (UK time).

Calling all U.K. schools (for U.K. schools only)

Launch of The Big Ambition: This survey is for children and young people aged 6-18 and parents of children and young people aged 0-18 to capture the voices of all children in England. This survey provides an opportunity to hear from all children, in every part of the country and in every setting. The survey will be used to encourage policymakers to think about children and young people’s needs, to ensure children’s voices are reflected in the decisions that will affect them in years to come. #TheBigAmbition

Last call for CSV Files!

To ensure that all your staff can access HPL Online, an accurate and up to date CSV file should have been sent to Cassey Benito. If this has not already been sent to Cassey, please do this as soon as possible. Unfortunately staff not listed in your school's CSV file won't have access to HPL Online.

FGC Sector Networks: HPL in Girls’ Schools with Melanie Saunders

We are delighted to invite all FGC Girls' Schools to the first sector network meeting, which takes place on the 27th September at 10.30 a.m. and again at 14.30 p.m. (UK Time). These meetings are intended to provide a facilitated opportunity to network with specific colleagues in the FGC. 

Register your students for our FGC Magic Encounters Competitions now!

Our Magic Encounters are designed to give teachers insight into the student voice and, through this, a better understanding of what students understand in their own words. They support increased parental awareness and engagement with the HPL philosophy. Additionally, they provide a wider context in which students can strengthen their use and application of the #ACPs and #VAAs.

This is a call to the Fellowship Global Community to register for FGC Magic Encounters Competitions on HPL Online with our Supporting Partners. Outstanding student achievements will be awarded by the Supporting Partner leading the competition. Don't miss out!

Calling on all Subject Experts!

Are you interested in leading a Subject Community on HPL Online? Then don’t miss out! This is your chance to lead a vibrant subject community and interact with the HPL global family. Contact Mark Tomlins, if this is an area which interests you. Collaboration is a great way to boost HPL engagement with the Global Community. Get started now! Don't miss out on the thought provoking discussions on the existing forums. #EveryoneCan

Join us in welcoming Ewell Castle School to the World Class Schools Award Scheme!

The school is located in the picturesque village of Ewell, near Epsom (North Surrey). Ewell Castle School provides a stimulating, rigorous and tailored academic programme that pays close attention to the needs of the individual facilitated by small class sizes. Their high expectations enable pupils to achieve their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom, and to develop their abilities, character and confidence to meet the demands of the 21st century. The happy, family-friendly nature of the Ewell School community is underpinned by excellent pastoral care. Pupils, parents and staff have strong relationships built on mutual understanding and a commitment to their values of personal integrity, mutual respect, social responsibility and lifelong resilience. 

Join us in welcoming Alderley Edge for Girls (AESG) to the World Class Schools Award Scheme! 

Alderley Edge for Girls is an academic and dynamic school which fosters the wellbeing of each individual within an exciting, happy and supportive environment. Girls at AESG achieve the highest academic standards. Alderley Edge for Girls believe that an outstanding education is far more than simply the acquisition of examination results. The dedicated staff at the school are highly-qualified experts in the education of girls. They are extremely committed to inspire girls to aim high, achieve their full potential, whilst providing first class pastoral care and support. They provide a challenging and stimulating learning environment and deliver an innovative and future inspired curriculum embracing the use of technology, thus fostering intellectual curiosity, developing creativity and a passion for lifelong learning. 

Join us in welcoming Castle Park School to the World Class Schools Award Scheme! 

Castle Park School is an independent junior school with over one hundred and fifteen years of educating boys and girls from age 2 to 12. A rigorous academic curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, is at the centre of Castle Park School's approach to teaching and learning. This core is supplemented by challenging opportunities in broader curriculum areas such as science, IT, music, art, drama, modern languages and sport. The core subjects are taught by experienced and well-qualified primary teachers while specialist subjects are taught by a team of highly qualified graduate teachers in well-equipped specialist areas such as the science lab, art studio, IT lab, music room, sports hall, swimming pool etc.

Join us in welcoming St Benedict’s School to the World Class Schools Award Scheme!

St Benedict’s provides a well-rounded, seamless education which can begin in their Nursery and continue to the end of Sixth Form. The School is committed to supporting all children to develop their full potential, by treating them as individuals, and catering for their particular needs and talents at every stage. Inspirational teaching, tutorial guidance and exceptional pastoral care are at the heart of the education the school offers. St Benedict's School have a proud academic record of outstanding examination results and their pupils gain places at the UK’s top universities.