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…
This week On Thursday we welcomed Year 12 students and their parents to our Higher Education Evening which introduces the process of applying to university. We were fortunate to be joined by James Ringer from Goldsmiths, University of London, who informed and entertained with a presentation on the admissions process and how to create the perfect personal statement. He also mentioned that there has not been a better time to aim high and to get into the best universities and…
The Drama Department and the PSA invite you to a Murder Mystery Evening where you the audience attempt to solve the murder….. Who Killed the Hotel Manager? Tickets are £10 and you will receive a two course meal: Main course: Fish and chips or Vegetarian Sausages & Chips Dessert: Salted Fudge Cheesecake or Lemon Tartlet This will be a licensed event so you will not permitted to bring your own drinks. Lager, Ale, Wine and Soft drinks will be on…
This week The return to school has been accompanied very warm weather and the wintry conditions from a few weeks ago seem a distant memory. With the public examinations due to start in just three weeks we wish all examination year groups the very best. We will do all we can to support them. Many of them were in over Easter with their teachers for revision and are now into the final weeks of preparation. Internal examinations for other year…
This week It has been a very busy last week of term with a number of GCSE and A level examinations and practical assessments taking place. On Tuesday, we enjoyed the “Gymtastic” gymnastics show and the following evening we welcomed parents of Year 8 pupils to Parents’ Evening. The gymnastics was a wonderful showcase of the hard work and talent of both pupils and staff and a lovely way to end the term. As part of our programme of parental…
This week Our Spring Concert held on Thursday was a fabulous success. A varied programme included pieces by the Jazz Orchestra, Choir, Training Band, Senior Choir and Concert Band. We were delighted to welcome the Bromley Youth Music Trust Inspire Big Band along with other special guests. These were Phelan Burgoyne, Martin Speake and Rob Luft. The evening premiered a piece composed by Phelan titled ‘Sounds Like Home’, which was derived from motifs composed by Year 7 Jazz Workshop participants….
On 21st March 2018, six of our Year 9 pupils travelled to Southend for a languages competition in which they had to perform a short dialogue (some of which they had written themselves) with excellent pronunciation, expression in their voices and high accuracy. The pupils all did really well and two of our pairs advanced to the next round, seeing off some tough competition! The six pupils were: Jamie McLeod Jose Ancaja Charlotte Connelly Amrit Matharu Bea Clarin Myah Darkwah A fantastic achievement…
Students have been working on an art project over the last term linked to art therapy and the transition from primary to secondary school. The work is on display at Darrick Wood Junior School, so students, staff and parents can see the work and be inspired. Well done to all the students who have been involved with the project. Mr M Radford
This week · We welcomed our Governors on Wednesday as they visited the School and dropped into lessons. They were very impressed with what they saw and were positive in their feedback. · On Thursday, our A level Music students gave a truly outstanding recital as they performed a range of musical items with skill and flair. · Year 11 pupils have now completed their week of pre-public examinations (PPEs) in preparation for their GCSEs. Pupils should ensure that they…
Dear Carers and Parents, I am proud to announce that Darrick Wood School has launched a new audio blog. DWS audio is a short form podcasting service for young people in the Darrick Wood community. The site offers a range of content produced by and featuring our students – everything form original music compositions to plays and short stories. Our aim is to provide a platform for students to express their creative talents and produce content relevant to the lives,…