May 2018 – News

Parent Bulletin 25.05.18

25/05/2018 DrAirey

This week This week saw more public examinations taking place and these continue after half term with A levels also starting. Today we began the process of saying farewell to our Year 13 students. The Leavers’ Assembly was a mix of excellent music, moving speeches and special memories. We thank the Senior Prefect team and Sixth Form pastoral staff for their hard work in ensuring everything went well. This evening, staff will join students at their Leavers’ Ball. We will…

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Parent Bulletin 18.05.18

18/05/2018 DrAirey

This week The public examinations began this week with GCSE papers in Computer Science, French, Biology, Chemistry, PE, Religious Studies and Drama. We continue to wish Year 11 every success during this time. Assemblies have focused on the unequal distribution of wealth around the world and how we can ‘enrich’ our own lives through helping and sharing with others. We have also considered matters relating to Mental Health Awareness Week, the various ways the School is prioritising pupil and staff…

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Engineering Education Scheme Success

18/05/2018 Mr Eynon

On the 3rd May four Year 12 students completed their Celebration and Assessment Day as part of a six-month engineering project they have been working on with the Engineering Education Scheme. The students presented their project ‘The Taming of the Drone’; in which they researched the potential implementation of a drone café and presented this concept to a panel of assessors. The students worked with two engineering mentors from the engineering training provider IPS International throughout the six-months, developing their…

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Parent Bulletin 11.05.18

11/05/2018 DrAirey

This week All Year 9 pupils have been undertaking examinations in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science this week. They have had a taste of what it is like lining up and going into the Main Hall to take these examinations and therefore begin to prepare for GCSEs in two years time. We have been very pleased with how they have responded as a year group to this challenge. In due course they will receive feedback from their…

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Sport Relief Success at Darrick Wood School

08/05/2018 Mr Eynon

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Sport Relief activities. In total, the events raised over £3300, which is nearly double the total of two years ago. Well done to Years 7 and 8, in particular, who ran a mile in their own style, with lots of pupils really making an effort in fancy dress. In an incredible solo effort, Molly Martin in Year 7 managed to raise over £130. A huge well done to all involved.

Parent Bulletin 04.05.18

04/05/2018 DrAirey

This week Year 10 examinations have gone very smoothly this week and we have been impressed by the maturity shown by the pupils at what can be a stressful time. Over the course of the next few weeks, teachers will be marking examination papers and encouraging pupils to learn from this experience in preparation for Year 11. Assemblies, this week delivered by Mr Heath, have focused on the examination season and encouraged all year groups to consider what happens when…

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