Celebrating a Fantastic First Half Term!
What a busy, yet wonderful, first half term it has been! It has been an absolute joy to welcome all of our students back and, particularly, to see everyone settle so positively into the new academic year. The energy in the school has been fantastic, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see both students and staff embrace our new Class and Calm procedures with such enthusiasm. It truly feels like we are all strongly committed to the principle of ‘one school, one standard’, ensuring a focused and supportive learning environment for everyone.
This term, we have been thrilled to offer a host of diverse and enriching trips that have truly widened our students' experiences and provided them with opportunities to grow outside the classroom. Highlights have included:
- The challenging but rewarding DofE Silver expedition.
- The essential fieldwork for our A Level Geography NEA (Non-Exam Assessment).
- A fascinating Latin trip to Bath to explore Roman history.
- Our first successful trip to Outward Bound in Wales for a group of twelve students, which focused on teamwork, resilience, and personal development.
These are invaluable experiences that help build character and confidence alongside academic learning.
We have also taken time to celebrate the richness and diversity of our school community. This month, we have proudly celebrated Black History Month. Our dedicated Equity Prefects and Commission have done an outstanding job of leading these celebrations, preparing a whole-school assembly, running fun and engaging ACS (African Caribbean Society) games nights, organising a fantastic talent show, and hosting a vibrant flag fest on the final day of term.
This week, we have also been delighted to celebrate Diwali. It was wonderful to see our students lead a fantastic assembly, sharing their personal experiences and illuminating the significance of the Festival of Lights. These student-led events are key to fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture.
To our students in Year 11 and Year 13, as you approach your internal examinations next term, the half term break presents a vital opportunity. While it is absolutely essential that you take time to rest and recharge, it is equally important that you use some of the break to focus on your preparation for these exams. Finding a balance between a well-deserved rest and dedicated revision will set you up for success. We know you can do it!
On behalf of all the staff, I would like to wish all our parents and students a very safe and relaxing half term break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the next term.
Sarina Totty - Interim Headteacher
What a busy, yet wonderful, first half term it has been! It has been an absolute joy to welcome all of our students back and, particularly, to see everyone settle so positively into the new academic year. The energy in the school has been fantastic, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see both students and staff embrace our new Class and Calm procedures with such enthusiasm. It truly feels like we are all strongly committed to the principle of ‘one school, one standard’, ensuring a focused and supportive learning environment for everyone.
This term, we have been thrilled to offer a host of diverse and enriching trips that have truly widened our students' experiences and provided them with opportunities to grow outside the classroom. Highlights have included:
- The challenging but rewarding DofE Silver expedition.
- The essential fieldwork for our A Level Geography NEA (Non-Exam Assessment).
- A fascinating Latin trip to Bath to explore Roman history.
- Our first successful trip to Outward Bound in Wales for a group of twelve students, which focused on teamwork, resilience, and personal development.
- These are invaluable experiences that help build character and confidence alongside academic learning.
We have also taken time to celebrate the richness and diversity of our school community. This month, we have proudly celebrated Black History Month. Our dedicated Equity Prefects and Commission have done an outstanding job of leading these celebrations, preparing a whole-school assembly, running fun and engaging ACS (African Caribbean Society) games nights, organising a fantastic talent show, and hosting a vibrant flag fest on the final day of term.
This week, we have also been delighted to celebrate Diwali. It was wonderful to see our students lead a fantastic assembly, sharing their personal experiences and illuminating the significance of the Festival of Lights. These student-led events are key to fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture.
To our students in Year 11 and Year 13, as you approach your internal examinations next term, the half term break presents a vital opportunity. While it is absolutely essential that you take time to rest and recharge, it is equally important that you use some of the break to focus on your preparation for these exams. Finding a balance between a well-deserved rest and dedicated revision will set you up for success. We know you can do it!
On behalf of all the staff, I would like to wish all our parents and students a very safe and relaxing half term break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the next term.
Sarina Totty - Interim Headteacher
