Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
Our Key Stage 4 Geography students had a fantastic field trip to Swanage, where they investigated coastal landscapes and geographical processes first hand. Experiencing geography beyond the classroom is such an important part of learning, and our students represented the school brilliantly throughout the visit.
We were also incredibly proud of a group of Year 8 students who attended the Oxford University Kids' 6th Conference. They delivered outstanding speeches, demonstrating confidence, maturity and excellent public speaking skills. It was wonderful to see them challenge themselves and embrace this prestigious opportunity.
This week, Humanutopia visited us to begin training our HEROes in preparation for Summer School. Our older students continue to impress us with their leadership, responsibility and commitment to supporting others. They are exceptional role models for our younger pupils and will play a vital role in helping our new Year 7 students feel welcomed, confident and excited as they prepare to join our school community in September. We are incredibly fortunate to have such caring and dedicated student leaders.
On Wednesday, we celebrated the remarkable art of our students with a stunning exhibition of artwork. The creativity, imagination and skill on display were truly inspiring and reflected the hard work and dedication of students across the school.
The celebrations continued into the evening with our annual Celebration Evening. This is always one of the highlights of the year, providing us with an opportunity to recognise students who consistently embody our school values in everything they do. Their achievements, character and contributions to our community make us immensely proud.
During the evening, we were also delighted to announce our new Head Prefects following a rigorous selection and interview process. I would like to congratulate those appointed and I would also like to acknowledge every student who put themselves forward. The quality of applications and interviews was exceptional, and each student demonstrated courage, ambition and a genuine desire to serve our school community. I am incredibly proud of how much they have grown and developed.
Towards the end of the week, our Year 7 students enjoyed an exciting trip to LEGOLAND, where they explored the world of robotics and engineering through hands on learning experiences. It was a fantastic opportunity to develop problem-solving, teamwork and technological skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Finally, our Year 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award students set off on their expedition. This challenging experience will test their resilience, teamwork and determination, and we wish them every success as they complete this important stage of their DofE journey.
As this week demonstrates, our students continue to embrace every opportunity available to them, whether in the classroom, out in the field, on stage, through leadership roles or whilst taking on new challenges. Their enthusiasm, commitment and achievements make us immensely proud.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Legoland Trip - Year 7 | 02/07/26 |
| Silver DofE | 02/07/26 & 03/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Transition Day | 07/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Transition Day | 08/07/26 |
| Sports Day | 09/07/26 |
| Year 7 Team Building and In-School Camping Experience | 10/07/26 |
| 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 |
| Gym Club | Year 7 & 8 Boys | Mr Shorter - Gym | Monday after school |
| Gym Club | Year 7 & 8 Girls | Mr Shorter - Gym | Tuesday after school |
| 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 |
| Debate Club | Years 7 - 9 | Mrs Burbage/Mrs Nicholls - S1.07 | Wednesday after school |
| Running Club - Couch to 5k | All Years | Mr Shorter - Gym | Friday 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! | 29/06/26 |
| House Games | Last week of every full term |
