Head Teacher's Message

Well, what can I say? What an incredible week - for many reasons. I am so proud of our Year 11 students - your children. This week they have faced their first GCSEs and, whilst I know that anxiety levels were high, they have done themselves, you, and us proud. On time, looking smart in their uniforms and with such a determination about them. There has been such a positive energy both before and after the exams. The students have supported each other in many ways - whether that be with hugs, kind words, sharing food, or even just noticing and giving each other the space to get into their own zone; it has been wonderful to see. I know that the coming weeks will follow the same pattern, especially now the relief of actually starting them has happened. That first exam is always the worst.

Our Year 7 students have also been away for their first RTS residential and we look forward to the reports and stories from Mr Burchett and his team!

Many of you take the time to send in thank you emails for your appreciation of either an event, or a meeting with a teacher, or just an acknowledgement of a job well done - I have the privilege of seeing them all and it really does make a difference to staff to receive such emails - so thank you. On that note, if you wish to join in on Thank-a-Teacher Day on 26 May (an opportunity in fact to thank any member of school staff, whatever their role) or on Thank You Day on 05 June, I am happy to share the links. Both events provide an opportunity to celebrate the work of schools and staff.

Have a pleasant weekend.

Ms K Dooley