Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
What a wonderful week it has been. With the weather getting warmer and the days growing brighter, it has been a joy to see so many students on the field during social times, making the most of the sunshine and enjoying being outdoors together. As the weather continues to improve, please remember to send your child in with a water bottle to ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day.
We have also been delighted to see our students sailing again. It has been fantastic to watch them step outside their comfort zones, challenge themselves, and grow in confidence. We are incredibly proud of all the students involved and the resilience and determination they are showing.
Year 9 had a visit to Bletchley Park on Thursday, and they were a real credit to the school. They were highly engaged throughout the day, asking insightful and thoughtful questions. It is such a valuable opportunity to bring together learning from maths, computing, and history in such an inspiring setting.
Our Year 9s also set off on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition today. Groups departed one by one this morning, full of excitement and determination, and I am very much looking forward to meeting them at the campsite later this evening. Do remember to follow our DofE Instagram account to see updates and photos of how they are getting on.
Looking ahead, next week marks the beginning of the GCSE examination season, starting with MFL speaking exams and the Art GCSE final piece. We wish all of our Year 11 students the very best of luck. We are immensely proud of the commitment, hard work, and dedication they have shown in preparing for this important time.
As always, thank you for your continued support, and I hope you all have a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| D of E | 24th & 25th April 2026 |
| Sailing Trip - Invitation Only | 29th April 2026 |
| Maths Challenge - Year 8 | 29/04/26 |
| Year 9 Vaccinations - TDP/MenACWY | 29/04/26 |
| May Bank Holiday - School Closed | 04/05/26 |
| Sailing Trip - Invitation Only | 6th, 13th & 20th May 2026 |
| D of E | 7th & 9th May 2026 |
| Open Morning | 11/05/26 |
| Year 8 Progress Evening | 14/05/26 |
| 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 |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Elkin - Library | Tuesday & Thursday after school |
| Athletics | All Years | Mr Hayden - Playing Field | Tuesday 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 |
| Cricket Club | All Years | Mr Hayden - Playing Field | Wednesday 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 |
| KS4 Dance Rehearsals | Year 10 & 11 | Ms king - DH | Wednesday 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science | The Chemistry - Meet at lunchtime 29/04/26 for your brief | 29/04/26 |
| Dance | Dance competition - compete in house groups, max 4 in a group - See Miss King | 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 |
