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Month: October 2016

Year 9 Speaks Out!

Year 9 Speaks Out!

On Monday 17th October, 29 members of Year 9 took part in the Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge workshop. Every year Darrick Wood School participates in the scheme, which aims to instil in pupils the skills, confidence and desire to speak in public through workshops run by the Speakers Trust and funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation. At end of each workshop, six pupils are selected for the school’s internal finals, with these contenders eventually narrowed down to two school…

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Football Success for Year 9 Pupils

Football Success for Year 9 Pupils

Reece McLellan (9XB) and Drew Rowley (9XL) were chosen in the Summer by the Deaf Football Association to complete trials. Darrick Wood School has received news that both pupils passed these trials and are now part of the London Region Talent Centre. This is the pathway towards joining the England Deaf Football team in the future. They will also have opportunities to play other regions in this country, other countries abroad and in the Olympics. This is a fantastic achievement…

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US Ambassador visits Darrick Wood School

US Ambassador visits Darrick Wood School

Darrick Wood School was fortunate to have the opportunity to host a visit from the US ambassador to the UK, Mr Matthew Barzun, on September 26th. The ambassador’s motorcade swept up the school drive and out stepped the United State’s top diplomat in the UK accompanied by a phalanx of burly security men that did look like they meant business. Mr Barzun was speaking to a large audience of sixth formers and his engaging personality and relaxed style soon won…

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