Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
We were incredibly proud to see a number of our Year 8 students attend their The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme Graduation this week. The Brilliant Club has supported our students to experience university-style learning, guided by PhD researchers and academics. Throughout the programme, students took part in challenging tutorials, developed their critical thinking skills and completed a final assignment which is assessed using university grading criteria. Our Year 8 graduates demonstrated exceptional commitment, resilience and academic curiosity throughout the programme, and we were delighted to celebrate their success at graduation. They should be tremendously proud of everything they have achieved.
This week we have also been extremely proud of our Year 9 and Year 10 Heroes, who have supported our Rising Year 7 cohort during their transition days. They have shown outstanding leadership through their compassion, encouragement and confidence, helping our new students to feel welcomed, supported and excited about joining our school community in September. Their maturity and kindness ensured that our rising Year 7s enjoyed two wonderful days and gained a real sense of belonging. They have been exceptional ambassadors for our school and we are immensely proud of them.
On Friday, we waved off our World Challenge team as they embarked on their expedition to Morocco. Over the coming days they will be working alongside a local community, contributing to meaningful projects while developing their own resilience, independence and global awareness. Experiences such as these provide young people with invaluable opportunities to broaden their horizons, learn about different cultures and make a positive difference to the lives of others. We wish them a safe, rewarding and unforgettable journey and look forward to hearing all about their experiences when they return.
Our Year 7 students have also enjoyed a fantastic team-building day, filled with activities designed to strengthen friendships, develop confidence and foster a sense of community. For some students, the adventure continues this evening as they remain on site for our much-anticipated school camp out. We hope they have a wonderful evening making memories with their peers and staff.
Finally, we were very disappointed to have to postpone Sports Day this week due to the weather. However, we are pleased to confirm that Sports Day will now take place on Thursday 16th July. We know how much students and staff look forward to this event each year, and we cannot wait to celebrate the enthusiasm, teamwork and sporting spirit of our school community. I am also aware that many members of staff have been preparing for the eagerly anticipated staff race for quite some time, and I know students will be looking forward to cheering them on!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Have a wonderful weekend.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Sports Day | 09/07/26 |
| Year 7 Team Building and In-School Camping Experience | 10/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Disco | 15/07/26 |
| Aureus Summer Fair | 11/07/26 |
| 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 |
