Half-term break With examinations continuing and preparations being made for the next academic year, this is always a very busy time of year so the half term break will be welcomed by all. The public examinations continue when we return so we hope that those taking these get the right balance between rest and continuing the work needed for success. Mock European Union elections On Thursday, our Head Boy, Liam Sawyer and friends organised a mock EU election. Students of…
Public examinations The main public examination session has started this week. Students in Years 11 and 13 will have public examinations from now until the third week of June. Students are reminded of the importance of checking their examination timetable carefully and ensuring that they are present at the correct time and with the correct equipment. Year 11 students continuing into Year 12 next year have two days of orientation on Thursday, 27th and Friday, 28th June. Nut awareness I…
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…