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Inspiring the Future

05/05/2017 Mr Eynon

Inspiring the Future visited Darrick Wood School on the 21st April and 5th May to talk to students during Assembly to provide information on Apprenticeships to help when deciding options at 16+ and 18+. The presentations were designed to give an insight into Apprenticeships as a way for young people to gain qualifications and workplace experience, whilst at the same time earning a wage. The presentations were very informative and will hopefully give students greater knowledge when deciding on their…

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“It’s all for you” – Othello Re-imagined

27/04/2017 Mr Eynon

On Wednesday 19th April, ten Year 13 students studying A2 Literature visited the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Theatre for a production of set text, Shakespeare’s Othello. As befitting Shakespearean Tragedy, the performance was not without controversy. The setting, part of the superb Globe Theatre complex, was highly authentic; the entire performance in this very small and intense theatrical space was lit only by candles, as it would have been in Jacobean times when Othello was first performed. Yet the performance began…

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Neal Zetter, Comic Poet, visits Darrick Wood School

27/04/2017 Mr Eynon

On Tuesday April 25th a group of 24 pupils from years 7, 8 and 9 were chosen to take part in a workshop alongside Neal Zetter, a comic performance poet. The poetry sessions were designed to boost confidence in pupils who had already shown an interest in poetry and English and to give them further insight into creating and performing poetry. The pupils listened to poems that Neal had written and joined in with the performance of them. They also…

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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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