Haute Valleé

Coordinates: 49°11′55″N 2°06′59″W / 49.19870°N 2.116333°W / 49.19870; -2.116333
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Haute Vallée School
Address
Map
La Grande Route De Mont A L'abbe

St Helier
,
Jersey
,
JE2 3HA
St Helier in Jersey.[3]

Stuart Hughes was appointed headteacher in 2017.[4]

History

The school was opened in 1998.[5]

Academic performance

In 2011 18% of pupils achieved A* - C GCSE in five subjects, compared to 58% in all Jersey schools and 53% for all UK schools.[6] The figure for 2010 was 20%.[6] Some other Jersey schools, such as Grainville School, also performed poorly in 2011.[6] Other independent schools in Jersey performed much better.[6]

In 2019 the school banned mobile telephones in order to improve students' results.[7]

In 2022 67% of pupils achieved 5 A*- C GCSE grades.[8]

Shaun Donnelly, virtual science teacher, visited the school in 2020 to share his expertise with staff and pupils.Shirley Donnelly is the assistant head teacher.[9]

School buildings

The school buildings were designed by Architecture PLB.[2] They are energy-efficient and are designed around a central open space, with a granite-clad tower as a reminder of Jersey's history.[2] The school hall also functions as a 350-seat theatre.[2]

Awards

In 2023 Haute Vallee was awarded Green Flag certification by Eco Schools.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Haute Vallee School". Get information about schools. Gov.UK. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. ^ . Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Haute Vallee Secondary School - Jersey Online Directory". Jod.je. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  4. ^ "New head teacher at Haute Vallée". Bailiwick Express. 5 November 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  5. ^ It is the successor to D’Hautre. "Haute Vallee School - Tes Jobs". www.tes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d "Secondary schools grades in Jersey". BBC. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Haute Vallée Goes 'Phone-Free'". Island FM. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Exam Results". HAUTE VALLEE SCHOOL. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  9. ^ Jersey, States of. "Government of Jersey". gov.je. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Eco Progress". HAUTE VALLEE SCHOOL. Retrieved 16 September 2023.

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