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Welcome to Nova Hreod

 

Nova is Latin for “new” and also describes the way in which a white dwarf star comes to a fresh brightness and energy as hydrogen builds up on its surface.

Hreod is an ancient Saxon word meaning “reed”. The name comes from the “hreod burna” that is found in the Domesday Book describing the reed stream that is a tributary of the River Ray and that still runs through the valley in which Nova Hreod lies.

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Latest News!

 

Global Link with South Africa – Nova Hreod and Harold Cressy (Capetown) - Posted 18/11/2008

 

Two members of staff from Nova Hreod – Mr Classen and Mr Wilkes, visited Capetown during the last holiday to set up a partnership link with Harold Cressy High School. In December two members of their staff will make the return visit to Nova Hreod....Read More!

 


To Parents/Carers of Year 11 Students - Posted 07/11/2008

 

Dear Parent/Carer

 

Penalties for Unauthorised Absence from School

 

Year 11 is a vital year for all students and it has been shown that school attendance during this year has a major impact on what is achieved in examinations, qualifications and life after school. We, therefore, need to do everything possible to reduce unnecessary absence and promote good attendance.......Read More!


 

Dear Parent/Guardian/Carers - Posted 06/11/2008

 

Re : Personal Data

 

I am required to inform you about the personal data of our students that we hold as a college.

 

As a college we process personal data about its pupils and is a “data controller” in respect of this for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998.......Read More!


 

Viewing Your Child’s Homework - Posted 05/11/2008

 

You can now view what homework has been set for your child through the Nova website. This is being trialled using Year 9 only; if successful we will roll out to all years. Just follow these steps ......Read More!


Emergency Notification of School Closure - Posted 22/09/2008

 

In the event that the school should need to close due to severe weather conditions or for any other reason, the process of notification to parents and staff is as follows .........Click Here!

Diplomas

 

14-19 diplomas are an exciting new development in secondary education. From September 2008 Swindon ......Read More !

 

Useful Links

 

Lots of useful web links for you to explore......Read More !

 

@Hreod Room

 

See what's on in the @Hreod Room, our new 'Hands-On' learning room......Read More !

 

Parent Portal

 

Useful links for parents to access ......Read More !

 

Learning Resource Centre

 

What's on offer in the Learning Resource Centre ......Read More !

 

What's Happening Today?

 

Useful information about 'Word of the Day', 'This day in History', 'Famous Birthdays' etc Read More !

 

Nova Hreod Community

 

Information for Community groups within the Nova Hreod family; events, useful links, Swindon Extended Schools Network, Community Police, etc....... Read More !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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