Head Teacher's Message

We are delighted that so many families and staff were able to take advantage of the very generous offer from our School Trust partner Harlequins for complimentary tickets for this weekend's Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium between Leicester Tigers and Saracens. In the end we were able to distribute over 450 tickets! I do hope you have a great day out tomorrow.

This week, our Year 9 students ably officiated our Year 5 Tag Rugby Festival run in conjunction with Harlequins. Both the Year 5 students from local primary schools and our Year 9 students enjoyed the awe of The Stoop and playing on the pitch (photos to follow). Next week, weather permitting, some games lessons, usually held on our playing fields will be on the pitch at The Stoop.

Thank you to all our our Year 6 families who attended our transition event on Wednesday evening. It was a wonderful turn out with over 200 of you joining us on such a warm evening! Your frequently asked questions have been addressed and will be shared with you next week. The event was supported by our parent teacher association - FoRTS - who were selling pre-loved uniform. A plea to Year 11 parents, please don't forget to donate your old uniforms after the exams have finished.

On the subject of our Year 11 students - and I cannot believe that I am writing this - but for most of them it is their last GCSE next week! We are excited, but also sad, that we are coming to the end of an era - our first cohort, our trail blazers. There will be a Leaver's Assembly on Thursday 23 June for all Year 11 students to attend, followed by a more formal Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 28 June for Year 11 families - I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on that evening.

Returning to the subject of uniform, following on from the Parent Forum, and discussions with our student leadership groups, our uniform policy from next September 2022 has been ratified and will on our website shortly - You will find it under Policies.

I would also like to thank you all for your support for helping students with the uniform amendments we implemented this week due to the hot weather. Please visit the Uniform page of the website to read more about our uniform and, in particular, additional help available with the costs of uniform.

Finally, I am pleased to announce the date for our first Art Exhibition Evening on Tuesday 05 July. The evening will provide opportunities to see student's artwork, purchase artwork, listen to student's performing both music and drama short pieces; and also meet staff and celebrate our year's achievements in a more informal setting. More details are in the Art section below.

Ms K Dooley

Student Achievements

We are delighted to update you on the incredible progress of Jack K, Year 8.

Following on from his success in the Middlesex County Swimming Competition in February (where Jack medalled and qualified for the London Regional Championships); we are delighted to let you know that Jack went on to be crowned a double London Regional Champion at the London Aquatics Centre recently. Jack took gold in the 100m Butterfly and 800m Freestyle, along with one silver and two bronze in three other events. Jack is now waiting to hear if he has done enough to be put forward for the Welsh Nationals in August.

We are so proud of Jack's achievements and are keeping our fingers (or should that be flippers) crossed for him!