Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
Last week I wrote my newsletter just before the wonderful Creative Arts Showcase at the Cornerstone, and what an event it turned out to be. The dancing, the singing, the performances… every moment was incredible. Our students once again stepped out of their comfort zones and made us immensely proud. A special shout out must go to our Year 11 dancers, who choreographed the majority of the routines and showcased their outstanding GCSE work. We are so proud of each and every one of you.
As if that wasn’t enough, this week has been just as inspiring and incredibly busy.
On Tuesday, we had the privilege of hosting the GLF Leadership Conference. It was a fantastic day of collaboration, bringing together leaders from across the trust with a shared commitment to ensuring that every child is noticed, seen and heard. It truly embodied what it means to be “One GLF.”
Meanwhile, our Technology department hosted a Year 10 MasterChef style competition in partnership with Café 33 and the Burro Lounge. We are so grateful to our local community partners who continually support and enrich the experiences of our students. The creativity, confidence and culinary skills on display were exceptional.
Wednesday brought even more opportunities for our Year 10 students, who attended CareerFest, a brilliant chance to explore a wide range of career paths and speak directly with employers and providers. Later that evening, we welcomed our Rising Year 7 families for our Post Offers Evening. The hall was absolutely packed, and it was wonderful to meet so many excited students and parents as we talked through the transition process. We are already looking forward to welcoming them into our school community.
On Thursday, our focus turned to online safety. Throughout the day, students engaged in sessions about how to stay safe online and how to seek support if something ever feels wrong or unsafe. These conversations are vital in today’s digital world, and we were pleased to continue them in the evening through our parent event. Thank you to all who joined us, together we can help young people navigate the online world with confidence and security.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. It has been a week full of creativity, community and connection, and I am continually reminded of what a privilege it is to lead such a vibrant school.
Wishing you all a restful weekend.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cadbury World Trip - Year 8 and 9 | 24/03/26 |
| Year 11 Progress Evening | 26/03/26 |
| End of Term 4 - early close 13:05 | 27/03/26 |
| Football Trip - England V Uruguay | 27/03/26 |
| Friend of Aureus - Community Easter Activitys | Easter Holidays |
| Start of Term 5 - Summer Term | 13/04/26 |
| Women's International Football Trip | 14/04/26 |
| Bletchley Park Trip - Year 9 | 23/04/26 |
| Maths Challenge - Year 8 | 29/04/26 |
| Year 9 Vaccinations - TDP/MenACWY | 29/04/26 |
| May Bank Holiday - School Closed | 04/05/26 |
| Open Morning | 11/05/26 |
| Open Morning | 15/05/26 |
| Year 7 Progress Evening | 21/05/26 |
| Summer Half Term Holiday | 22/05/26 |
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
Current Personal Development Time Clubs
| Clubs | Year Groups | Teacher | Day and Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | All Years | Miss Ellaway - Canteen | Weekdays 08:00 |
| Morning Basketball | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Weekdays 08:00 |
| Basketball | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Monday after school |
| Football | Year 7 & 8 | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Tuesday after school |
| Netball | All Years | Mrs Adams - SH2 | Tuesday after school |
| Street Dance | All years | Ms King - DH | Tuesday after school |
| Keyboard Club | All Years | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Tuesday after school |
| Magic: The Gathering | All Years | Mr Baker - E209 | Tuesday after school |
| Football | Year 9 & 10 | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Wednesday after school |
| Girls Football | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Wednesday after school |
| Science Club | All Years | Mrs Poulton - E204 | Wednesday after school |
| Mock Magistrates | All Years | Mrs Nicholls - S107 | Wednesday after school |
| KS4 Dance Rehearsals | Year 10 & 11 | Ms king - DH | Wednesday after school |
| Cornerstone Rehearsals | All Years | Ms King - DH | Thursday after school |
| Badminton | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Friday after school |
| Contemporary Dance | All Years | Ms King - DH | Monday 13:05 |
| Brass Group | Year 7 & 8 | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Monday at 13:05 |
| DT | All Years | Mr Butler - NG04 | Monday and Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Eco School | All Years | Mr Rayner - S106 | Monday at 13:05 |
| Crochet Club | All Years | Miss Cockburn - Bridge Room | Monday at 13:05 |
| Orchestra | All Years | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Craft Club | All Years | Mrs Cockburn - Bridge Room | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Axiom Maths | Year 7 | Mr Gunputhram - N207 | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Dance | Year 9 | Ms King - DH | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Elkin - N202 | Wednesday at 13:05 |
| Boys Dance | All Years | Miss King - DH | Wednesday at 13:05 |
| World Challenge | All Years | Mr Wilkinson - E207 | Wednesday at 13:05 |
| Sparx Homework | All Years | Mrs Kaur - N202 | Wednesday & Thursday at 13:05 |
| Axiom Maths | Year 8 | Mr Gunputhram - N207 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Elkin - N202 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Voices of Musical Theatre | All Years | Mrs Powell - SG04 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Cornerstone Rehearsals | All Years | Ms King - DH | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Dance Club | Year 10 | Ms King - DH | Thursday 13:05 |
| Jazz Dance Club | All Years | Ms King - DH | Friday at 13:05 |
Current House Competitions
In response to families asking to see things students can get involved in, please see below the current house competitions:
| Faculty | Competition | When |
|---|---|---|
| History | Decorate an egg to represent a historical figure | End of term |
| Dance | Dance competition - compete in house groups, max 4 in a group. | 06/05/26 |
| Performing Arts | Collect a monologue from Ms Powell, learn it and then perform it | 22/05/26 |
| House Games | Last week of every full term | Termly |
