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Month: November 2024

Trips and Visits Highlights – November 2024

Trips and Visits Highlights – November 2024

What an action-packed start to the academic year it has been for our students at Darrick Wood School! Since September, students have taken part in a wide range of exciting trips and visits, broadening their horizons and bringing their classroom learning to life. Here’s a sample of what some students have already experienced this term: A Shakespearean Adventure at the Globe Theatre Year 13 English Literature students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the iconic Globe Theatre to see a captivating…

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Musical Hits the High Notes!

Musical Hits the High Notes!

This week we were treated to four performances of this year’s School Production – ‘The Little Mermaid.’  On Tuesday, we had Years 5 and 6 from Darrick Wood Junior School come and watch a matinee performance. They were all very excited before, and even more excited afterwards! They had an amazing time and were very complementary of our cast.  The evening performances were Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and were spectacular, each night outdoing the previous. Congratulations to all the cast…

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DWS Audio

DWS Audio

Last week BBC Radio Kent broadcast the second part of our new audio drama serial ‘Enquiry Agents’ on Leo Ulph’s Upload show. You can listen to it on BBC Sounds via the link on our DWS Audio blog: ‘Enquiry Agents’ on BBC Radio Kent – DWS Audio Congratulations to our fabulous cast (Alex, Anthony, Casey and Lily) and to Guillermo for composing the theme music.

Sixth Form Reading Mentors

Sixth Form Reading Mentors

Our fantastic Sixth Form Reading volunteers have started reading with Year 7 students this week. They had a training session with Mrs Millar last week – thinking about how reading works (it’s complicated!) and how to share their own love and enthusiasm for reading. Selected Year 7 students will have a 1:1 reading session in the Reading Realm, supervised by our Reading Coordinator Ms Jacobs over the year. We have got off to a fantastic start with 7XB and 7XF….

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What career? What University?

What career? What University?

On Friday, 15th November, fifty Year 12 and Year 13 students had the exciting opportunity to attend the What Career?  What University? Live event at Olympia, London. The Exhibition Hall was bustling with energy as employers and Higher Education providers showcased a diverse range of industries and career pathways. Our students eagerly engaged with exhibitors, exploring their options and gaining invaluable insights into potential future pathways. Throughout the day, students attended inspiring talks led by prestigious employers such as the NHS and Network…

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