Headmaster's Blog
- Published on 27/01/23 by Natalie Hunt
Care and responsibility
It was great to be back together as a school in St Nicholas’ Hall for assembly on Monday, after Trial exams had meant a return to a blended version at the start of term. In assembly, we enjoy celebrating pupils’ many achievements, successes and contributions. It is also one of the ways i...Read More - Published on 20/01/23 by Natalie Hunt
Staying above the line
In one of the units of our Sixth Form Ivy House Award, we introduce students to the concept of ‘staying above the line’. They are asked to reflect on situations where they have reacted in a defensive, impulsive or aggressive manner during a discussion at home or in school, without listen...Read More - Published on 13/01/23 by Natalie Hunt
Inspiring a life-long love of learning
Our pupils in Years 11 and 13 are currently sitting Trial (mock) exams as preparation for national tests in the summer. They are approaching their Trials very sensibly, for they know that the outcome of their exams will be a prime determinant of their next step in education. Teachers will do their b...Read More - Published on 06/01/23 by Natalie Hunt
Happy New Year!
You will recall that two years ago we had needed to inform parents and pupils the night before term began that we were again having to revert to online learning as a result of a second national lockdown. Thankfully, we are in a far better position today! That said, we know that some find this tim...Read More