From jobs in the Health Service to work in Construction, students in Year 10 spent a week discovering virtually about the demands of a working life. With work experience placements not possible this year, a busy programme of online discussions and presentations allowed the young people to see for themselves what different jobs involved. As students begin to think about the choices available to them once they move on from school, it’s important to ensure they can access the very best quality … [Read more...]

At the end of the school year we say goodbye to another fantastic group of students, but again we have not been able to do this in the way we would have liked. Year 11 have missed out on their Prom and staff have missed out on a chance to wish them well for the future. Since the Government announced in January that formal exams would not take place this summer, we have planned for students to be assessed and graded in a way that is both fair and robust. These assessments took place earlier … [Read more...]

A chance to celebrate sport, get students competing and enjoying a choice of different team games - National School Sports Week arrived at just the right time to give students of all abilities and exciting time. Cricket, rugby (league, not union!), basketball and frisbee were all on offer. Even reluctant sports players were encouraged to take part and enjoyed the experience. Across Years 7 to 9 students welcomed the chance to compete. Congratulations to the winning teams and to all students … [Read more...]

Our new Student Leadership Team is now in place and will take up the duties of their roles from the start of the new academic year. Nine students put themselves forward, and after a vote of all students and staff, the process reached its conclusion with the students having an interview with Deputy Headteacher Mr Carey, Assistant Head Mrs Harrison and Year 11 Year Manager Mrs Thompson. The candidates are drawn from the group of students appointed Prefects earlier this … [Read more...]