March 2017 – News

Darrick Wood School wins award for exceptional 2016 results

29/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Darrick Wood School has been nationally recognised for its exceptional 2016 performance by the School, Students and Teachers network (SSAT). Educational Outcomes data analysis from SSAT has shown that the school is in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for attainment. The school’s SSA Educational Outcomes awards will be presented at a regional celebration event held to draw attention to the work of high-achieving, improving and innovating schools and teachers. Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said: “It’s my…

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Key Stage Three Art Competition

29/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Every year several of the Bromley secondary schools join together to compete in a Key Stage Three Art Competition, that focuses on the talent of Bromley’s 11 to 14 year olds budding artists. This year the event was hosted by Miss Jessica Stroud, Art Teacher at Darrick Wood School. The afternoon was an amazing success and an excellent opportunity to showcase the wonderfully gifted among our young artists. Schools participating this year were; Hayes, Charles Darwin, Ravenswood & Darrick Wood…

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Salters’ Chemistry Festival

28/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Congratulation to our Y8 scientists, who did brilliantly in the annual Salters’ Chemistry Festival. Our budding young chemists were up against some stiff competition from 25 other schools from in and around London (a mixture of independent, grammar, academy and comprehensive schools). There were two competitions held throughout the day. Our pupils did so well that they were placed 1st in the second challenge titled “The University Challenge”. The judges commented on their fantastic team effort to problem solve and analyse…

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Jude’s “Speak Out” Challenge! Success

24/03/2017 Mr Eynon

The Speakers Trust were thrilled to congratulate Darrick Wood School and our student, Jude Neanor for success at the Bromley “Speak Out” Challenge! Regional Final. Jude’s public speaking performance on 20th March was voted on by an independent judging panel comprising of Chris Hafford (Borough Commander, MET Police); Terry Gooding (Bromley Borough Commander, London Fire Brigade); Lesley Howard (Education Business Partnership, London Borough of Bromley); Linden Kemkaran (Freelance Broadcast Journalist & Writer); Jane Evans (Grants Officer, Jack Petchey Foundation); Alice Holland (Senior Executive Assistant,…

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Darrick Wood School Success at London Youth Games

23/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Both our Year 7 boys and Year 8 girls were successful in reaching the finals of the London Youth Games Sports Hall Athletics at Crystal Palace, representing Bromley and South London. This in itself is a monumental achievement and one which is unprecedented in the history of Darrick Wood School sports. All our athletes have demonstrated outstanding dedication and hard work over the past three months, regularly attending training and making fantastic improvements in their disciplines. Today both teams exceeded our expectations…

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Darrick Wood Welcomes Bromley Schools Art Competition

23/03/2017 Mr Eynon

This afternoon, Darrick Wood School hosted a Bromley-wide Key Stage 3 Art exhibition and competition. Darrick Wood School was joined by impressive displays from Ravenswood School, Charles Darwin School and Hayes School. As the photographs below testify, the quality of art, sculpture and photography on display was very high. Congratulations to all the schools who took part, all of whom had celebrated winners, and a particular well done to Hayes School, who won the overall competition. Thank you to everyone…

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Maths Challenge Competition

16/03/2017 Mr Eynon

On Wednesday 22nd February, a small group of us participated in the Maths Challenge at St Olaves School. Myself (Daniel Haughey), Alfie Barnes, Evie Brett and Imogen Edmundson made up the team representing Darrick Wood School. With over 30 schools competing, the day was packed with brain teasing challenges, including a mathematical crossword and a relay! The day began with a short briefing, followed by the first challenge. This consisted of 20 exam-style questions, designed to stretch our brain and…

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DWS Gym Show

08/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Come and join us at the Darrick Wood Rocks PE Department Gym Show. Wednesday, 29th March 2017 at 7pm in the Main Hall. Tickets can be purchased from School for £3 in advance.

South East London Indoor Athletics Championships – Boys

03/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Following victory at the Bromley Championships, our Year 7 Boys Team represented Bromley in the South London Regional Final held in Carshalton, Surrey. The boys have trained extremely hard and demonstrated great commitment and dedication to training after school and subsequently performed far beyond expectations. Competing against the top schools from seven other boroughs in South London, our Obstacle Relay team of Jamie Low, Alex Webb, Louis Roberts and Isaac Agyapong got the team off to a great start with…

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Darrick Wood School Welcomes Chinese Visitors

02/03/2017 Mr Eynon

Earlier this term we were able to welcome a group of Chinese students for a week-long visit to Darrick Wood. They were from a city in north east China, located between Mongolia and North Korea. After a week spent sightseeing they then spent a week in lessons here experiencing all aspects of school life. Pairs of Chinese students were buddied up with a Darrick Wood student who took them to their lessons and looked after them throughout the day. There…

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