Year 9 examinations Year 9 sat their core examinations this week. This meant they were introduced to sitting examinations in the Main Hall or another assigned room. This is not only an opportunity to see how much they have progressed with their learning, but also helps them become familiar with the routines and structures they will need to know when they sit GCSEs in two years’ time. Mrs Brasier-Bingham and all involved were very impressed with the way they handled…
This week Year 10 completed their summer examinations this week. They did very well practising some of the routines and following the rules required for public examinations next year whilst sitting papers consisting of GCSE questions. Next week it is the turn of Year 9 to complete examinations in their core subjects. Help needed The PSFA were so successful at their last sale, they are now in need of more second hand uniform. Any uniform that still looks good can…
Latest news We welcomed back students and staff this week and hope they had a good rest over the Easter break, ready for what is always a busy term. We somehow managed to dodge the rain for the Year 13 and Year 11 photographs on Wednesday and it remained dry for the annual staff photo also. The serious matter of preparation for public examinations now begins and the internal examination season begins next week with Year 10 and then examinations…
Achievement Assemblies All week in assemblies we have been recognising the achievements of our students. Awards were given for subjects and for House Points. These ceremonies close with a final presentation of Head Teacher’s Awards for those who have excelled in one way or another over the past term. Senior Prefects This week was also the week where we interviewed candidates for the role of Head Boy and Head Girl. Candidates need to first be elected as Prefects. They then…
Latest news In this bulletin last week we reported on the success of DWSAudio. Here you will find an increasing range of interesting podcasts created by our students with help from Mr Chappell (Head of Media) and our Media Technician, Mr Utton. This week, we are proud to announce that two of our plays were entered for the 2019 International Radio Drama Festival and One of our exercise books is missing was placed first by the jury for the short…
Latest news Students from all year groups participated in large numbers in a thoroughly enjoyable and high quality Spring Concert on Thursday. The programme was varied and entertaining and very much indicated the impact of hard work by students and staff in rehearsals over recent weeks. Music is going from strength to strength at the School. There are lots of opportunities to get involved so please encourage your child to join one of the many clubs that are organised or…
With monthly Pupil of the Month awards, termly achievement assemblies, our House Points system in Class Charts and other awards given out by individual teachers, we believe it is vital to acknowledge in as many ways as possible the hard work of our pupils. We are always looking for new ways to do this and recently the Head Teacher met with the top three pupils in Years 7 to 9 in terms of attainment and progress They were awarded Bronze,…
Latest news The weather has tested us over past week. The Year 8 playground had to be shut due to a tree that was in danger of falling into the playground from the surrounding woods. This has now been made safe and Year 8 were back in their playground this morning. Thank you to parents of pupils in Year 9 for another very well attended parents’ evening. The Year 9 options process if very much underway. This afternoon an email…
Latest news There was an excellent turn-out to the Year 9 Options Evening on Thursday. The link to make selections will be sent towards the end of next week. Thursday was also World Book Day. Pupils were invited to participate in a number of quizzes, games, competitions and events around the School – including a lunchtime Book Bar! Each pupil has been given a World Book Day token to spend on a book of their choosing – please do encourage…
Latest In assemblies this week we considered the theme of how instant is not always best. We reflected on how social media seems to be dominating lives currently and that the instant nature of this can prove to cause problems. We considered how over 800 years ago the Magna Carta, a very important document in our country’s history, did not at first improve the lives of most people and progress was slow. However, many years later and after much perseverance,…