CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY

On the news this morning I heard a brief headline about the need for teachers to raise the ambitions of students. Interestingly, our assembly this morning was planned to celebrate the achievements of Post 16 students. For this, selected students inYears 12 & 13 were chosen by staff across the school for notable achievements within subjects. These chosen students have impressed their subject teachers with their commitment to their studies and their determination to do the best during lessons and in private study.

There were so many awards to distribute, that it took the Head boy and Head girl with the leadership team more than 15 minutes to hand them out. It was good to hear the reasons cited which for drive and ambition

This was a good end to this term. Students have also been given their reports for Term 1 and this will provide an opportunity to use the half term wisely and productively.

TERM 1 DRAWS TO A CLOSE

As term 1 draws to a close it is interesting to reflect on Post 16 life with the school's first complete cohort. The atmosphere continues to be lively and positive. It is always busy in the cafeteria but this is counter balanced by students working independently and in small groups as they approach the challenges of their KS5 academic studies.

SFLT
The Sixth Form Leadership Team have delivered assemblies to all of the lower school on Post 16 life and were impressive in their confidence and poise. They were overwhelming vocal in their support of the school and the positive impact that their studies have had for them.

UCAS APPLICATIONS
We have also now begun the UCAS application process and Year 13 students are busy completing their personal statements or having practise interviews for Oxbridge. It is exciting to report that offers of places are now coming to our students. A special mention has to go to Sam Bosley  as he was the first to complete his UCAS application and the first student to receive an offer of a place. CONGRATULATIONS

GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award
Over 30 Year 12 students have now signed up for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. They will be having their practise expedition in 10 days time - Good luck to all of them.