Those students who travel to and from school by bus are reminded about obtaining discounts via Hertfordshire County Council's Saver Card plus the Intalink Connect ticket scheme and app.

We have a vacancy on the Board of Trustees for a Parent Trustee (previously called a Governor), and welcome and encourage applications from parents of all backgrounds who would be keen to serve in this role.

Serving as a Trustee is both a challenge and a pleasure, and Hitchin Girls’ is fortunate to have Trustees who play a full part in the life of the school. Parent Trustees have an important role to play as they can bring a contemporary view through the school life of their child(ren), as well as a wide variety of skills and experience, to the table.

The Trustees welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, who are currently under-represented on the Trust Board. No prior experience of school governance is required, since detailed induction and onboarding are provided for all new Trustees.

Talk the Talk were in school this week to run their spoken communication workshops for our Year 7s and Year 13s, with activities designed to promote confident communication, self-esteem, resilience and a better relationships. As always the trainers were engaging and fun as well as sharing practical techniques that students can take into all areas of life - so a big thank you from us all. 

Thank you to everyone who took part in Jeans for Genes Day by making a donation, wearing denim, baking, and buying bakes! We were able to raise a total of £1696.80 for Jeans for Genes, whose purpose is to support the one in 25 children who has a genetic condition and their families.

On Wednesday 27 November we are running our annual HGS Futures Fair, when students get the chance to meet and talk with employers and professionals from a range of sectors to find out about different careers.

We are looking for employers/professionals who would be happy to have a stand at the fair and talk to students about their work, especially from (but not limited to) the creative industries - Art, Design, Film, Performing Arts, Media, etc. Please spread the word - anyone who may be able to help is asked to email clare.townsend@hgs.herts.sch.uk Thank you!

What is offered by Services for Young People?

Hertfordshire Services for Young People deliver a range of youth work projects for young people aged 11-17 (up to 25 for care leavers and those with SEND), in young people’s centres and other community venues in all districts of Herts.

They are committed to giving young people high-quality opportunities to learn life skills and excel in their personal and social development. They also aim to address issues at the earliest opportunity to give young people the best chance to thrive, have a voice in their community, reach their potential and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Autism / ADHD workshops

Nessie in Education will be running My World and Me workshops after school. This is open to students from all local secondary schools in Years 10 and 11 who have an Autism and/or ADHD diagnosis, or are on the pathway to referral. 

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