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2022
Tuesday 25 January
Tuesday 18 January
2021
Wednesday 10 March
Letter to Parents regarding School reopening March 2021
Tuesday 5 January - Covid testing
- Data protection Covid testing FAQs for parents
- Privacy notice for supply of contact details by schools and colleges for management of Covid 19 testing
- Privacy notice - testing for students
- Privacy notice - testing for staff
- Asymptomatic testing in secondary schools and colleges - Public FAQ
Monday 4 January
2020
Tuesday 21 December
Tuesday 15 December
Wednesday 9 December
Monday 23 November
Tuesday 17 November
Monday 9 November
- Letter to parents regarding 7C ABD + English 7Y-EN5
- Letter to parents - bubble
- Letter to all parents - single covid case
Friday 6 November
Thursday 5 November
- Letter to parents regarding 9M CMY
- Letter to parents - form group bubble
- Letter to all parents - single covid case
Thursday 1 October
Wednesday 30 September
- Letter to parents regarding year 11
- Letter to parents regarding single Covid case in school
- Letter to parents regarding year group bubbles
Wednesday 16 September
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[ut_three_fourths_last]Dear parents and students,It is a great privilege to be the Head of this lovely school and I am delighted that you are considering Nobel for your child’s secondary education. At Nobel we care about everyone in our community and believe that by emphasising the fundamentals of good behaviour and attendance and through high quality teaching and learning, we can all achieve to the very best of our ability.Studying at Nobel is an enjoyable and positive experience. Our guiding principle in designing the curriculum is the achievement of ALL our students. First and foremost, it is essential that students master core academic subjects. The curriculum in years 7-9 centres on the essential academic subjects including maths, English, sciences, the humanities and languages. At the same time, with first class arts, physical education and technological facilities, Nobel encourages students to expand their horizons, develop a wide range of skills and talents and to have fun.[/ut_three_fourths_last]Our burgeoning Sixth Form takes a very strong lead in setting a good example to younger students both in terms of behaviour and work ethic. Our senior students play a significant role in supporting and leading the rest of the school. Relationships at all levels are outstanding and we work hard to ensure that both students and parents are fully engaged with the learning and the activities taking place.We have superb sports facilities that include a large sports hall, a gymnasium, a fitness suite, a dance studio, AstroTurf, climbing wall, a multi-use games areas and the trim trail. In addition to these new facilities, we have outstanding resources in all other areas and one of the most generously resourced ICT facilities of any school. For students interested in science and technology the facilities at Nobel are unparalleled.In February 2018 Ofsted judged Nobel to be a ‘good’ school, we now intend working towards ‘outstanding’ for our next inspection..When you join the school you become a Nobelian for life; we will commit to develop the qualities of hard work, friendliness and good character which have always been part of Nobel, and turn them into even greater successes in the future. We work tirelessly to ensure that every Nobelian is supported and stretched to reach their full potential, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.I look forward to welcoming you.[ut_spacer]
[ut_spacer]Martyn Henson
Headteacher
Subject Times Within Head's Of Department Video
[ut_one_fourth]| English: 0m 00s Maths: 4m 15s Science: 6m 55s Modern Foreign Languages: 10m 49s |
| History: 12m 59s Geography: 15m 12s RE: 21m 07s Design and Technology: 26m27s |
| Food Technology: 28m 50s Art: 30m 32s Music and Dance: 32m 21s Drama: 35m 23s |
| PE: 37m 50s IT: 39m 26s |
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[ut_three_fourths_last]Dear parents and students,It is a great privilege to be the Head of this lovely school and I am delighted that you are considering Nobel for your child’s secondary education. At Nobel we care about everyone in our community and believe that by emphasising the fundamentals of good behaviour and attendance and through high quality teaching and learning, we can all achieve to the very best of our ability.Studying at Nobel is an enjoyable and positive experience. Our guiding principle in designing the curriculum is the achievement of ALL our students. First and foremost, it is essential that students master core academic subjects. The curriculum in years 7-9 centres on the essential academic subjects including maths, English, sciences, the humanities and languages. At the same time, with first class arts, physical education and technological facilities, Nobel encourages students to expand their horizons, develop a wide range of skills and talents and to have fun.[/ut_three_fourths_last]Our burgeoning Sixth Form takes a very strong lead in setting a good example to younger students both in terms of behaviour and work ethic. Our senior students play a significant role in supporting and leading the rest of the school. Relationships at all levels are outstanding and we work hard to ensure that both students and parents are fully engaged with the learning and the activities taking place.We have superb sports facilities that include a large sports hall, a gymnasium, a fitness suite, a dance studio, AstroTurf, climbing wall, a multi-use games areas and the trim trail. In addition to these new facilities, we have outstanding resources in all other areas and one of the most generously resourced ICT facilities of any school. For students interested in science and technology the facilities at Nobel are unparalleled.In February 2018 Ofsted judged Nobel to be a ‘good’ school, we now intend working towards ‘outstanding’ for our next inspection..When you join the school you become a Nobelian for life; we will commit to develop the qualities of hard work, friendliness and good character which have always been part of Nobel, and turn them into even greater successes in the future. We work tirelessly to ensure that every Nobelian is supported and stretched to reach their full potential, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.I look forward to welcoming you.[ut_spacer]
[ut_spacer]Martyn Henson
Headteacher
School Day Structure
The school currently operates a 10 day timetable. In addition to assembly/ tutor time, there are 5 sixty minute teaching periods each day. The day begins at 8.30am and morning break is at 11am.Lunch is at 1.20pm for all students and lasts 45 minutes. The school’s catering team offer a range of cooked foods, snacks and salads. Packed lunches can be eaten in the dining room.School finishes at 3.05pm.| Time | |
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| 8.30 - 9.00 | Assembly/tutor time (one assembly per week) |
| 9.00 - 10.00 | Lesson 1 |
| 10.00 - 11.00 | Lesson 2 |
| 11.00 - 11.20 | Break |
| 11.20 - 12.20 | Lesson 3 |
| 12.20 - 1.20 | Lesson 4 |
| 1.20 - 2.05 | Lunch |
| 2.05 - 3.05 | Lesson 5 |
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In the event of an emergency closure, our primary method of communication will be by text to the number identified as the primary parent/carer for each of the students in the school. As a result of this, it is essential that we have your up to date mobile phone number. If you are unsure whether or not you have notified us of your mobile number, please send a note to the school with your contact details and a request for your number to be checked on the system. We will update the website as soon as we are able.Please discuss with your child what you would want them to do in the event of ANY sudden closure during the day, e.g. go to a designated friend’s house. This is especially important for students who do not live locally.
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[/ut_two_thirds_last]The new buildings mean that once students arrive, they can be taught safely until the end of the normal school day without the need for warmer clothes than usual. As a result, we will not be having dress warm days in the future, and are very unlikely to have to close due to snow. It is very likely, however, that in the event of snow we will have to run a late start to give staff the chance to arrive. Many staff travel quite a long distance to reach school and although they leave early in bad weather, they may then take a considerable time to get through Stevenage due to the local blockages. On such days, the only concession to clothing will be that we expect students to wear shoes that are more weather proof and grippy than their normal school shoes may be. They should also wear a warm and weatherproof coat.We will always try to ensure that you are warned by text, as well as on the website when we have to make changes, but in the event that changes have to be made at a late stage, please rest assured that any students arriving in school will be taken in and kept safely until lessons can start properly as the staff arrive. In this case, all students should go straight to the main hall and dining space, which will be used as the holding area until normal staffing can be resumed.[ut_button color="theme-btn" target="_blank" link="http://thenobelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/workingathomeintheeventofaschoolclosure.pdf" size="medium" title="Guidance for Working at Home" ]Guidance for Working at Home[/ut_button]
[/ut_two_thirds_last]The new buildings mean that once students arrive, they can be taught safely until the end of the normal school day without the need for warmer clothes than usual. As a result, we will not be having dress warm days in the future, and are very unlikely to have to close due to snow. It is very likely, however, that in the event of snow we will have to run a late start to give staff the chance to arrive. Many staff travel quite a long distance to reach school and although they leave early in bad weather, they may then take a considerable time to get through Stevenage due to the local blockages. On such days, the only concession to clothing will be that we expect students to wear shoes that are more weather proof and grippy than their normal school shoes may be. They should also wear a warm and weatherproof coat.We will always try to ensure that you are warned by text, as well as on the website when we have to make changes, but in the event that changes have to be made at a late stage, please rest assured that any students arriving in school will be taken in and kept safely until lessons can start properly as the staff arrive. In this case, all students should go straight to the main hall and dining space, which will be used as the holding area until normal staffing can be resumed.[ut_button color="theme-btn" target="_blank" link="http://thenobelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/workingathomeintheeventofaschoolclosure.pdf" size="medium" title="Guidance for Working at Home" ]Guidance for Working at Home[/ut_button]Arrangements for Public Examinations (GCSE, AS and A2) during school closure
Should Nobel need to close during the forthcoming public examination period, the following arrangements will be in place:- Wherever possible, even if the school is officially closed, we will try to remain open for those students who have public examinations on those days;
- Examination candidates should attempt to arrive at school at the normal time for their examinations, assuming that it is safe for them to travel;
- Any student arriving late should report to Reception;
- If a student is unable to come to school for an examination please telephone and leave a message at Reception;
Dear Parents and Carers,[ut_two_thirds] The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families reach their full potential. This funding is called a ‘Pupil Premium’.The School receives approximately £935 for every student registered for Pupil Premium.
This money enables the school to offer additional mentoring, support initiatives which aid tuition, homework and revision, celebration of success and extra-curricular activities. If you are registered for Free School Meals you could also receive help towards the cost of school trips.Please be assured that the process of purchasing a school meal is completely confidential. Credit will be allocated to student’s accounts and students will use either their school card or fingerprint to purchase a meal in the same way as non-Free School Meal students. [/ut_two_thirds] [ut_one_third_last] [ut_blockquote_right] Did you know… registering your child for Free School Meals means that the school receives extra money?Register now to make sure we do not miss out on funding that can support your child’s learning. [/ut_blockquote_right] [/ut_one_third_last][ut_alert color="white"]How does it work?
- First check to see if you qualify – please see the list below.
- Registering is really quick and easy.
- By registering, your child will be entitled to a free healthy main meal every day, which could save you more than £350 per year.
- If you do not want your child to have the school meal, do not worry. They can continue with their normal lunch arrangements. However, as long as you qualify and are registered, the school will receive additional funding which will support your child’s learning and achievement.
- Applications are confidential and will not affect your entitlement to other benefits.
Mr Martyn HensonHeadteacherDo you qualify?
You can register your child for Free School Meals if you receive any of the following benefits: Your child may qualify for a free meal if you receive any of the following:- Income Support
- Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit, (providing you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Please come and talk to us if you are not sure.
Further information can be found by visiting the following website:http://www.hertsdirect.org/freeschoolmealsNovember 2014Pupil Premium Allocation
Please click on the icons below to view the respective pupil premium allocation report.[ut_service_icon_box color="#fbba00" hovercolor="#002664" icon="fa-file-pdf-o" headline="Pupil Premium Report 2018 to 2019" width="fourth" last="false" target="_blank" url="http://thenobelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/The-Nobel-School-Pupil-Premium-Report-2018-19.pdf"]Learn more...[/ut_service_icon_box] [ut_service_icon_box color="#fbba00" hovercolor="#002664" icon="fa-file-pdf-o" headline="Pupil Premium Report 2020 to 2021" width="fourth" last="false" target="_blank" url="http://thenobelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Nobel-School-Pupil-Premium-Report-2020-2021docx.pdf"]Learn more...[/ut_service_icon_box][ut_service_icon_box color="#fbba00" hovercolor="#002664" icon="fa-file-pdf-o" headline="Pupl Premium Statement" width="fourth" last="true" target="_blank" url="https://thenobelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pupil_premium_strategy_statement_24-5-revised-.pdf"] Learn more... [/ut_service_icon_box][ut_clear]- are ready, respectful and safe;
- look after each other and support our community;
- are courageous, resilient and responsible role models;
- work hard, have fun and develop a love of learning;
- challenge ourselves, develop good character and achieve success.
…is happy, kind and caring; it fosters positive relationships and mutual respect. We embrace diversity in a community full of opportunity that is based on fairness.We celebrate our successes, aspiring to grow academically, culturally and socially so that we can lead happy, fulfilling lives…
[ut_three_fourths] It is a great privilege to be the Head of this wonderful school. Through support and challenge, every student is able to enjoy their learning and reach their full potential. In March 2018, Ofsted confirmed us as ‘good’; we now intend to be ‘outstanding’ at our next inspection. It is a very exciting time to be a Nobelian and we look forward to you joining this happy school.Martyn Henson
Headteacher
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