This week This week has been dominated by the start of Year 11 mock examinations. We have made good use of our extended dining facilities to allow pupils to line up in the dry before going into the Main Hall. With one more week to go, everything has run smoothly so far. We know this first taste of what it feels like to take public examinations is an important step towards the summer, but understand it can be very hard….
This week The highlight of the week was of course our production, Les Miserables. This production was truly one of the best, if not the best we have ever produced. All three nights were amazing and if you did not get to see it, I urge you to come to our next production. All students gave their very best and worked incredibly well together under the leadership of a very dedicated team of teachers and other staff. Thank you to…
This week The final rehearsals are underway for our production of Les Miserables. In assemblies all week, members of the cast gave the whole school a taste of what is to come. They were amazing so if you have not got a ticket yet, please visit our website whilst there are still any left. Year 13 parents’ evening took place on Thursday. As well as the usual direct feedback from teachers a report including up to date projected grades was…
This week In assemblies, all year groups this week paid tribute to those who lost their lives in World War 1 and in wars and conflicts ever since. The assemblies were led by Mr Heath who shared the story of Royal Marine, Oliver Augustin, who lost his life serving in Afghanistan. Years before, Mr Heath had taught this young man at another school and coached him to play rugby. The story illustrated that even on the centenary of the end…
This week As we returned to school this week, students were able to begin using our new Dining Hall. It is a much bigger space than we have been used to and shows great potential not only as a space for dining but for many other functions. With our current building programme now over, we will benefit not only from the new Dining Hall but also a new Movement and Performing Arts Building with specialist Drama and Music rooms and…
This week We were grateful for another student led assembly this week raising awareness of Black History Month, celebrating achievement and allowing us time to reflect on the progress made towards equality for all. Following last week’s assembly on Apprenticeships, Year 11 were introduced on Tuesday to the benefits of a university education. Later in the week, each Form Group experienced an hour long session on revision and study skills by renowned expert Tim Foot. We hope they will find…
This week On Thursday evening parents of pupils in Years 10 and 11 attended a very successful information evening where there was the chance to meet tutors and subject staff and to ask questions about the courses being offered. Please see the separate email regarding the presentation from the evening and a KS4 Information Booklet which includes important information on all KS4 subjects. Today we chose to fly the Spanish flag in honour of Spain’s national day. We have many…
Parents of pupils currently in Years 10 and 11 can download the presentation from the KS4 Information Evening below. There is also a link to a booklet with information on all subjects including links to subject related websites. KS4 Information Booklet 18-19 KS4 Parent Information Evening – October 2018
This week Open Evening on Wednesday was very busy as usual and we were very proud and grateful to all of our students who helped make it such a success. It is always great to welcome visitors to see the School and we were very pleased with the positive comments received. Coming up Skills Academy are once again holding a training camp at the School from 22nd to 26th October, 12.00pm-3.00pm. Their flyer can be downloaded here: Skills Academy Events Parents…
This week On Thursday evening we welcomed parents of Year 7 to a social and information evening. This was a fairly informal evening which provided parents with the opportunity to meet each other and the Year 7 pastoral team. The PSA handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Dr Airey who outlined some items this and future fund raising activities would go towards. These included improvements to the outdoor environment of the School (new water fountains, improved seating and shade…