As we approach the midpoint of the summer term, this week has been filled with key milestones and meaningful moments across the school. Year 12 students enjoyed a visit to the Houses of Parliament and to a show in the West End, while Year 11 began their GCSE exams with calm focus and determination. For Year 13, the week marked the end of their school journey, with a warm and heartfelt leavers’ assembly giving us the chance to celebrate their many contributions and wish them well for the future. Across the school, students also took time in tutor sessions to reflect on VE Day, considering its historical importance and the values it reminds us to uphold—resilience, peace, and gratitude.

Congratulations to William, in year 7, who competed at the weekend and finished 14th in England at the national championships. Despite struggling with a foot injury and a difficult routine on pommel, he showed great resilience, bouncing back to place 8th on both Parallel Bars and High Bar. We’re proud of his determination and look forward to cheering him on at the upcoming National Challenge Cup in two weeks.

Year 10 – thank you! From Mrs Howells, Deputy Headteacher

Thank you to the very many Year 10 families who joined us for last nights’ ‘The Year Ahead’ information evening. This was a valuable opportunity to look ahead to the final stages of Year 10 and Year 11 ad to share strategies for success. It was encouraging to see such strong engagement and support – thank you.

I will be sending out the slides to all parent/carers along with links to past papers.

Sixth Form Football programme – an update from Mr Harrington, Head of PE 

We are excited to announce a new Sixth Form Football Programme launching in September 2025 in partnership with FC Evolution.

As our current collaboration with Tottenham Hotspur concludes, this new partnership brings UEFA-qualified coaches and excellent pathways for progression—including university, U.S. scholarships, coaching qualifications, and professional trials. FC Evolution also places strong emphasis on academic balance, personal development, and equal opportunities, with a particular commitment to girls’ football.

We look forward to sharing further details with students and parents later this term.

Rewards Trips – an update from Mrs Townsend, Deputy Headteacher 

Information letters have been sent out to parent/carers. If there are any questions regarding the detail of the trips, please do not hesitate to contact your son’s or daughter’s Raising Standards Leader.

Have a very good weekend.

Mr M Barrow, Headteacher