Darrick Wood School compete in the English Schools Athletics

Darrick Wood School compete in the English Schools Athletics

Following our athletics success in recent years at a local level, Darrick Wood School we successfully entered into the English Schools Track and Field Cup for the first time this year. This is a highly prestigious event, which comprises a county competition, progressing to a regional competition and culminating in a national final featuring the top 12 schools in England. Teams must comprise of only twelve athletes for girls and fourteen for boys and each athlete must compete in two…

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Vaughan performs in Kent County under 14 lawn tennis team

Vaughan performs in Kent County under 14 lawn tennis team

Vaughan Watson from Year 8, a member of the Kent County under 14 lawn tennis team, recently competed in an inter county tennis competition. Kent placed third overall out of 8 counties. A fine achievement by the county and an excellent performance by Vaughan, who won a bronze medal with Kent. Well done to all those involved and we look forward to hearing more about Vaughan’s future achievements.

Inspiring the Future

Inspiring the Future

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

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

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

Neal Zetter, Comic Poet, visits Darrick Wood School

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

Darrick Wood School wins award for exceptional 2016 results

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

Key Stage Three Art Competition

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

Salters’ Chemistry Festival

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

Jude’s “Speak Out” Challenge! Success

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

Darrick Wood School Success at London Youth Games

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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