Once again the school supported the salvation Army Toy Appeal. It is a charity initiative that is close to all our hearts as it supports local families who are in crisis. We donated new toys and gifts that will be distributed to children who would not have received a gift otherwise. The tutor groups were […]
For the fifth consecutive year, the English Department arranged a visit to Shakespeare country – Stratford-upon-Avon – this November. The majority of Year Eight pupils participated in the outing. Thanks, in part, to the dry, autumnal weather, the trip was informative and enjoyable for all participants. This year, we visited Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace […]
On the evening of the 20th of November 2014 we held our annual Awards Evening. This year over five hundred pupils, ex-pupils, parents, guests, governors and staff attended, the hall was full. As is traditional the evening started with recognising the attendance achievements of past and present students. We award those with 100% attendance for […]
Once again the School Council co-ordinated the school’s participation in Operation Christmas Child. Each tutor group put together a Christmas box full of items. The boxes were then collected and sent overseas. The boxes are given to children who would not get a Christmas gift otherwise. The tutor groups were innovative with their fundraising to […]
Festive fun at the Christmas Fayre Thank you all for making our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 8th November 2014 a HUGE success. Although the weather was wet and windy, it did not deter the enthusiastic Christmas shoppers who turned out and were rewarded with an afternoon of festive fun! 68 children met Santa, who had […]
I’m delighted to announce that Will Axon will represent the school for the second year running, at the Futurechef Local Final in 2015. Six extremely organised and keen cooks took part in the School Heat on Tuesday morning. It was a calm, relaxed atmosphere and a pleasure to observe these students prepare, cook and serve […]