As we reach the end of another busy and productive half-term, it is an ideal opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the progress our Year 11 students are making. With two full sets of mock exams completed, alongside Year 11 Subject Evening and the release of Data 1, students now have a clear understanding of how they are performing and where they can continue to improve in the lead-up to their final exams.

Before anything else, I want to express just how incredibly proud we are of our Year 11 cohort. Their resilience, determination and maturity throughout an intense mock exam process has been outstanding. They have demonstrated focus, perseverance and a real willingness to push themselves, and this attitude will serve them exceptionally well as we move into the most important phase of the year.

It has also been wonderful to see so many students engaging positively with all aspects of school life. This term, students have contributed to the Winter Music Concert, played key roles in our Remembrance Service, taken part in extra-curricular clubs, and supported charity events including World Mental Health Day and Christmas Jumper Day. Their enthusiasm and community spirit have been clear to see.

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As we reach the end of our first half term, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on what has been a truly outstanding start for Year 11. The students have approached this important year with maturity, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to success. From the very first day, they have hit the ground running, embracing challenges, supporting one another, and showing great pride in their learning.

Our Year 11s continue to demonstrate our CORE Values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence every single day. Whether in lessons, around the school site, or during wider school events, they are setting a brilliant example for the rest of the school community.

As we come to the end up the first half-term of Year 9, we want to take a moment to celebrate the excellent progress so many students have made and to share some important information about the term ahead.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication Year 9 students have shown throughout the first half of the autumn term. They have embraced the challenges of this pivotal stage in their education with resilience and a strong commitment to their studies.

As always, we value the close partnership with parents and carers, working together to ensure every student has the support and opportunities they need to become the very best version of themselves.

What a fantastic start to secondary school life our Year 7 students have made! Transitioning from primary to secondary school can be a challenging time, but our new cohort has adapted brilliantly and are now fully integrated into our school community. They have embraced new routines, formed new friendships, and thrown themselves into all of the new opportunities available to them with enthusiasm. It was also wonderful to see so many parents and carers at our Year 7 Information Evening on Monday 15 September— your support plays such an important role in helping students settle and succeed.