Dear Parents and Carers,
We have an exciting week ahead of us with SPIRIT week on Wednesday to Friday and while the weather forecast isn’t looking particularly favourable, I am sure there will still be plenty of fun and memorable moments. SPIRIT week provides the perfect opportunity for our pupils to step out of their comfort zone, make new friends and find new interests. The weather in Barcelona looks much more promising—our group set off early this morning, and we look forward to hearing all about their adventures on their return.
Last week, we made concessions around the school uniform due to the intense heat. However, as the temperatures are expected to be more manageable, we will be returning to our usual uniform policy on Monday and Tuesday. I’d like to commend our pupils for coping so well in the hot conditions, and Friday’s impromptu Year 7 boys’ ‘dance-off’ brought smiles all around—it was a brilliant way to end the week!
We had two colleagues from LEGO in school last week, looking at our maths classes to see how pupils learn and what resources they use to help them gain an insight into a modern maths classroom. They were really impressed by the knowledge and behaviour seen in lessons; we are hoping to do some work with them in the future, too.
We can now officially say that exam season is over. I can only imagine the collective sighs of relief (and celebration) that may have taken place among many of you over the weekend! It really is a challenging time, not just for our students but for families too—thank you all for your ongoing support.
The term continues to be a busy one. After SPIRIT week, we have just three weeks remaining, which will include our highly anticipated Sports Week, culminating in Sports Day. There’s still ample opportunity for students to earn college points and finish the year on a high.
We’re also preparing for our Head Student elections. Elsie and Alex, our first main school Head Students, have been outstanding ambassadors throughout the year, and they will certainly be a tough act to follow. We are proud of the leadership and integrity they have shown.
Our new intake evenings will take place on June 30th and July 1st, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming our new parents and carers to the school community.
Finally, if you are interested in becoming more involved in school life, please do take a look at our Volunteer Policy on the school website. We are always keen to hear from parents and carers with creative fundraising ideas or a desire to contribute more widely.
Keep checking social media for SPIRIT updates.
Wishing you all a great week ahead.
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” (Socrates)
