Friday 22 November 2024

Headmistress' Introduction

I hope this message finds you well.

This week has been a dynamic and engaging one for our school community:

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome Laura Kyrke Smith, MP for Aylesbury, to discuss how AHS can further support the local community. Our discussions covered a range of vital topics, including SEND funding and our plans to address gaps in provision, the importance of education for girls and community building, and how schools can collaborate to tackle common challenges across the wider education sector. Ms. Kyrke Smith also met with us to explore ways to strengthen career opportunities for our students by fostering partnerships with local businesses, government, and our growing alumnae network.

Monday evening, thank you to AGS for hosting an early Christmas Concert. A lovely opportuntiy for our schools to work together...

On Tuesday, our Year 11 students participated in the Arts and Humanities Fair, an inspiring event that highlighted the many pathways and opportunities available in these fields.

Wednesday was another eventful day as we welcomed over 400 families to our Sixth Form Open Evening. It was a pleasure to meet so many prospective students and their families, and we hope the evening provided valuable insights into the exciting opportunities that await in our Sixth Form. We also hosted the AHS Alumnae Society Steering Committee to discuss the next steps in expanding this important community. This network will be pivotal in supporting career opportunities for current students and strengthening ties between past and present members of AHS.

Throughout the week, our Year 11 students have been participating in Active Tutoring sessions, focusing on building skills and strategies to enhance their learning and development.

In addition to these events, we’ve been reflecting on national educational issues, including the impact of Ofsted changes and our continued emphasis on critical and creative thinking. We’re also addressing recruitment and retention challenges and the impact of teacher pay and conditions on the working environment at AHS. These are critical matters, and we remain committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for both students and staff.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support in helping us provide these rich opportunities for our students and wider community.

Sport this week

Vacancies

Wishing all well for a lovely weekend and thank you, as ever, for your support.

Marieke Forster