Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
This week has marked a significant milestone for our Year 11s as they completed their first full cohort examinations in the core subjects. The revision they have been undertaking, both independently and through our structured sessions in school, has clearly paid dividends. There have been many encouraging smiles as students emerged from exam halls, recognising familiar topics and feeling reassured in their preparation.
With Paper 1 Mathematics now complete, we move into an important phase where patterns begin to emerge, allowing for informed predictions about content in Papers 2 and 3. I would strongly urge all Year 11 students to take full advantage of the targeted revision sessions being offered. Attendance at these sessions is vital, as they provide focused materials and expert guidance on the areas most likely to be assessed in the next two papers. Sustained effort and strategic preparation over the coming weeks will be key.
Our Year 10 students have also had a week to be proud of, having completed their practical mock examination in Hospitality and Catering. I had the great privilege of visiting the kitchen during their assessment and was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism, teamwork and skill on display. The standard of cooking was exceptional, and I was delighted to be invited to sample a beautifully prepared three-course meal at the end of the session. Experiences such as these highlight not only the ambition of our students but also the dedication of staff in providing such rich and meaningful learning opportunities.
In addition, I spent time this week in the Art department, where I had the pleasure of reviewing a range of outstanding student work. The creativity, technical skill and individuality evident in each piece were truly inspiring. We are immensely proud of what our students are achieving, and this is testament to both their commitment and the expertise of our teaching staff who nurture and guide them so effectively.
Finally, I was fortunate to be invited to listen to one of our choir students performing a solo they have been developing. It was a wonderful reminder of the breadth of our personal development time within our school community. Watching our young people grow in confidence and express themselves so fully through their passions is one of the greatest privileges of my role.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Together, we are enabling our students not only to succeed academically, but to thrive as confident individuals.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Sailing Trip - Invitation only | 20th May 2026 |
| Year 7 Progress Evening | 21/05/26 |
| Summer Half Term Holiday | 22/05/26 |
| Return to school | 01/06/26 |
| Open Morning | 08/06/26 |
| Open Morning | 09/06/26 |
| Open Morning | 10/06/26 |
| FOA - Brush Party | 13/06/26 |
| Cricket Trip - Invitation only | 16/06/26 |
| Early Closure 1:05pm | 18/06/26 |
| Battlefields Trip - Year 9 | 23/06/26 |
| Year 11 Prom | 25/06/26 |
| INSET Day - School closed to students | 26/06/26 |
| Swanage Trip - Year 10 | 29th & 30th June 2026 |
| Art Exhibition 1:30pm - 5:30pm | 01/07/26 |
| Celebration Evening 5pm - 7:30pm | 01/07/26 |
| Legoland Trip - Year 7 | 02/07/26 |
| Sports Day | 09/07/26 |
| Aureus Summer Fair | 11/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Disco | 15/07/26 |
| End of term - Early closure 1:05pm | 17/07/26 |
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 | Identify solutions and powers. Meet in Mr Atristram's room 29.04.26 for your brief - you will then have 1 week to submit your answers. | 29/04/26 |
| Dance | Dance competition - compete in house roups, 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 |
| Computing | Design a futureistic house that shows how people might live in the future - See Ms Green | 03/06/26 |
| Music | House Music Competition - speak to Mrs Burbage for details | 10/06/26 |
| Food Tech | The Aureus Big Bake-Off - Bake something amazing at home and send us photos! | TBC |
| House Games | Last week of every full term |
