Parents

As a parent of a student at HGS, our communication - and partnership - with you is very important. This section of the website provides the information you need to support your child during their time with us. If you still have a question, search the website or get in touch using Contact Us.

Absence and Attendance

We have excellent standards of attendance and students enjoy coming to school. We know that good attendance is crucial for students to be successful.

Calendar

Find details of the HGS term dates and holidays in the School Year Planner, as well as a listing of all upcoming school events in the School Calendar.

ClassCharts

ClassCharts is an online platform used to support positive behaviour, engagement, and communication between school and home.

Free School Meals

Free school meals (FSM) are available to eligible students and enable them to have a healthy lunch at school every day at no cost to their family.

Keeping my Details Up-to-Date

Having the right contact details for parents means we can keep you informed about your child and let you know what's happening at school.

Letters

Find copies of letters that have been sent to parents on ClassCharts about trips and events, as well as updates about what is happening at school.

Online Payments

You can use ParentPay to make online payments quickly and efficiently for school items, food and trips for your child.

Parents’ Evenings

Parents' Evenings enable two-way communication between home and school, and appointments can be booked using our online system.

Pupil Premium

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are entitled to additional funding to support them and the school to enable them to achieve their potential.

SEND

We are proud to be an inclusive school where each student is valued, supported and encouraged to succeed.

Uniform

Our uniform is an important visible representation of our school and its values, and we want students to wear it with pride.

Travel

Plan your child's travel to and from school via a wide range of private and public buses and coaches serving the local area.