During term 2, the Year 7 team have been extremely proud of how the year group have seemingly blended into school life at Cornwallis Academy. Lessons are focused and children in the year group have been thriving in their learning and showing their achievement through ePraise points and individual rewards.

It has been a very busy term.  In MFL, students have been enjoying 2 languages but have now chosen to focus on one, starting in January. We have placed children into sets for Maths and English to help ensure the content is aimed correctly for their abilities. Science sets will also begin from the start of next term.

I want to formally congratulate a number of our Year 7 cohort. During their English lessons, the year group created poetry pieces which were entered into a young writers’ competition, to celebrate national poetry week.  27 students were chosen and their work will be published in a book. Congratulations to the following students, I am very proud.

• Siobhan Fuller 

• Darcy Amos

• Sophia Bourne

• Olivia Mazza 

• Rocco Ryan 

• Bethany Collins 

• Elliot Amos

• Paige Jeffery

• Harry Small

• Chloe Forrest

• Emanuella Sampson 

• Matilda Mazza

• Lacie Doherty 

• Kevin Comins

• Archie Wheeler

• Maja Chyla 

• Eddie Ambrose

• Rowan Jefferies

• Callum Cooper 

• Hermione Williams 

• Jessica Weekes

• Scarlett Leggat

• Jessica Grebbell

• Patrik Molnar

• Amy Belton

• April Ahaneku

• Eliza Sexton

The school ran another outstanding drama performance this year, which was shown to students in the school and performances were shown to the public in the evenings. This year it was ‘Oliver’ and was a complete success. I am very delighted that some of our Year 7 students were in the cast. They worked very hard and had some very late nights during the rehearsals and the final shows.  Well done to the following students who were involved.

• Katie Berry

• Vinnie Berry

• Sophia Mazza

• Matilda Mazza

• Sophie Bourne

• Zoe Steyl

• Kevin Commins

In the rewards assembly, which will take place on the last day of term, I will have the opportunity to say well done to many students. It was hard to select the children as there are so many of the cohort that are impressing us, but please see below some who have consistently shown the Cornwallis SMILE.

• Amy Belton - Successful - For having an amazing start to year 7 and being chosen for the poetry competition

• Rowen Jefferies - Successful - Making an amazing start to the year, always being positive.

• Zoe steyl - Successful - Working really well in lessons and took part in the school performance

• Amadeusz Wojciechowski - Successful - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Ava Drapper - Successful - Working really hard in lessons and made a really good start at cornwallis

• Oscar Black - Motivation - 100% attendance and working really hard in lessons

• Bettsy Lloyd-Clark - Motivation - Made an amazing start at Cornwallis and being motivated in all lessons

• Ronnie Baker - Motivation - Made an amazing start at Cornwallis and being motivated in all lessons

• Aiden O'Connor - Motivation - Been really motivated and working very hard in lessons

• Oliver King - Motivation - Really improved lateness and been working really hard in school

• Nancy Pellow - Inspired - working really hard at school and achieving an accolade in art

• Lacey Elliot - Inspired - Working really well in lessons and made an amzaing start at secondary

• Dylan Ward - Inspired - Working very well and settled into secondary school really well

• Yasmin Leadon - Inspired - Settled into Cornwallis really well and always being positive

• Beau Brown - Inspired - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Jessica Weeks - Learning - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Hermionie Williams - Learning - Settling really well at Cornwallis and being selected for the poetry competition.

• Elizabete Locika - Learning - Working very hard and always showing the Cornwallis SMILE

• Miyah Carmody-Clark - Learning - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Thomas Waghorn - Learning - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Katie Berry - Excited and Engaged - 100% attendance and taking part in the school performance

• Allan Curuso - Excited and Engaged - Settled into Cornwallis really well and always being positive

• Evie Chapman - Excited and Engaged - working really hard at school and settled into Cornwallis really well

• grace Allen - Excited and Engaged - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Kiera Hunt - Excited and Engaged - Made a really good start to Cornwallis and working really hard

• Freya Ludgate - 7MGV Tutee of the term - Always well equipped, planner signed and topping the points charts in our form

• Rowan Murray - 7MGV Tutee of the term - An example of student behaviour, always there on time with the right stuff, leader of the point charts with Freya too

• Olivia Mazza - 7VGR Tutee of the term - Always well equipped, impeccable behaviour and always giving feedback on activities and contributing to discussions

• Elliot Amos - 7VGR Tutee of the term - Always well equipped, impeccable behaviour and always giving feedback on activities and contributing to discussions

• Matilda Mazza - 7SS Tutee of the term - Very conscientious, display exemplary behaviour, impeccable manners and always a pleasure to have in form

• Kevin Commins - 7SS Tutee of the term - Very conscientious, display exemplary behaviour, impeccable manners and always a pleasure to have in form

• Emily Pond - 7MF Tutee of the term - Consistently hard working and reliable.  Always organised

• Fraser Copping - 7MF Tutee of the term - Always polite and follows requests.  Enthusiastic and a good team player

• Rubie Olde - 7TAT Tutee of the term - Kind, hardworking and polite. Always offers to help. Doing really well with house points

• Cameron Goodwin  - 7TAT Tutee of the term - Smashing house points, good influence on his peers and very helpful and enthusiastic

• April Ahaneku - 7CB Tutee of the term - Settled into Cornwallis really well and produced some excellent artistic homework

• Jack Marsten - 7CB Tutee of the term - Settled into Cornwallis really well and always displaying a mature attitude in form time.

• Oleg Nitovskyi - 7DS Tutee of the term - He comes well-prepared for school; he has the correct equipment; he is polite and has made a great start to secondary school. He is also leading the way on epraise

• Brooke Older - 7DS Tutee of the term - Great first two terms at Cornwallis, highlighted by a good number of epraise points. Brooke has settled in well, never fusses and gets on with things that are asked of her.

• Jake Collett - 7TM Tutee of the term - Excellent behaviour, polite and courteous 

• Maisie Thompson - 7TM Tutee of the term - Excellent behaviour, polite and courteous

• Roman Beaumont – Wells - 7KM Tutee of the term - Always being so happy and helpful in form. He has settled in so well and is always polite and considerate. 

• Ava Weller - 7KM Tutee of the term - Always been so caring for others. She is always willing to help and works really hard. 

• Francis Madden - Mrs Ashby student of the term - Being resilient, always happy and polite around school

• Mia Mckenzie - Mrs Ashby student of the term - Working very hard in lessons and she has made a really positive start at Cornwallis

• Gavin Pryce - Mrs Lawson student of the term - Being very hardworking and has made a really positive start at Cornwallis

• Pearl Birchall - Mrs Lawson student of the term - Being very hardworking and has made a really positive start at Cornwallis

• Freya Feenan - Head of Year student of the term - Amazing attendance and been working really hard since starting in September.

• Vinnie Berry - Head of Year's student of the term - Making an amazing start to the year, always being positive and being wonderful in the school show.

• Sophia Mazza - Headteachers student of the term - For always demonstrating the Cornwallis SMILE and for being an absolute credit to the school.

As I write this to you, we are planning a week of Christmas activities, including our very own Cornwallis Wonderland. Students will have time this week to spend with their new friends, enjoy a Christmas lunch, spend some time on the wonderland rides, wear their Christmas jumpers and be part of the year 7 rewards assembly.

Over the festive break, I hope that you and your children have time to spend with your loved ones and that you all enjoy the rest after an incredibly busy first two terms. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New year and thank you once again for your continued support.

As we approach the end of term 2 and prepare for 2024, I wanted to say how impressed I have been by the dedication and hard work that our Year 8s have demonstrated throughout these past two terms. It has been fantastic to see them all grow and demonstrate a willingness to learn when I have conducted my learning walks.

During this term there has been some notable achievements for some of our Year 8s. Firstly, to Dillon Masters and Lexi Chance for their outstanding efforts in Art, as their work has been selected for the Maidstone Young Artist Award. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects their hard work and dedication towards their subject – a huge well done. Secondly, to the following students who entered a poetry competition to celebrate World Poetry Day. These students have been selected for an original piece of creative writing, that has been selected for publication in a young writers’ anthology. Well done to:

• Preston Liiv

• Samuel Beaney

• Ethan Callow

• Isabelle Bowler

• Harry Beal

• Theo Naylor

• Scarlett Allen

• Lexie Chance

• Layla Huntley

• Ema Valach

• Alice Clewley

• Mia Hawgood

As we look forward to the remainder of the academic year, I am confident that the skills and knowledge gained in the first two terms will provide a solid foundation for even greater successes ahead. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or if there's anything specific you'd like to discuss regarding your child's progress.

Finally, I would like to inform you of one change to our tutor team for when we return in the new year which is to the form group 8LL. Mr Lewis and Mr Finch will be fulfilling their Head of House duties during form times therefore wont be able to continue as form tutors. I would like to thank both of them for being such fantastic form tutors and I am pleased to announce that the new form tutor is Ms Stafford and will be 8NS in room 7A2 for form time moving forwards.

Please remember that we have our staff inset day on Tuesday 2nd January, therefore we look forward to welcoming all students back on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

I would like to wish you all a very happy christmas and a happy new year.

Year 8 Term 2 SMILE and Pastoral awards

Huge congratulations to the following students below who have won an award for this term. Awards include those students who have demonstrated our school ethos for S.M.I.L.E (Successful, Motivated, Inspired, Learning, Excited & Engaged) our also our pastoral award winners too. Well done to all 😊

‘Successful’ Award winners:

• Emilia Drewnicki

• Emily Crittenden

• Alina Pelivan

• Scarlett Allen

• Imogen Lewis

‘Motivated’ Award winners:

• Emmie McCann

• Filip Kuznowicz

• Alina Pelivan

• Leon Ibukunoluwa

• Beau Jones

‘Inspired’ Award winners:

• Mason Doherty

• Evelyn Bungsey

• Logan Allen

• Ela Karaca

• Melina Tsatsaklas

‘Learning’ Award winners:

• Logan Allen

• Caydence Pickess

• Balaz Olah

• Hollie Forster

• Armela Saraci

‘Excited & Engaged’ winners:

• Mick Farrow

• Leo Heath

• Elsie Embleton

• Flo Pragnell

• Riley Hartigan

Form Tutor Awards

Mr Lewis/Mr Finch 8LL

• Mick Farrow - For always consistently being on time in the morning, providing us with his (well intentioned) jokes but also showing care for other students and member of our community

• Lottie Beal - Smiley member of the form, always well equipped and willing to participate in form time activities. Always a good peer to other members of the form hearing their story’s rather than impressing her own upon them

Mrs Petch/Mr Henry 8RP

• Connie Sargeant - always has her equipment, and is focused when completing the tutor activities each day. Well done

• Shane Luxford - always does what he should every day in form, he works hard on each booklet, brings in his equipment and planner, and is very helpful too.

Ms Malata 8LM

• Tolu Williams - Excellent settling in and embracing the SMILE ethos in lessons

• Mia Griffiths - For embracing the SMILE ethos across the school well done

Mr Smith 8DS

• Reece Ring - Excellent work ethic in class contributing to fantastic progress across all lessons

• Alina Pelivan - Great attitude towards learning and always polite

Mr Mortimer 8CM

• Preston Liiv - Brilliant attitude to learning. Always polite and respectful and sets an example to other students. Also been an ambassador for the school and worked with HoY

• Ruby Stocker - Always willing and happy to help staff and other students in form. Works hard and has very good attendance and punctuality. Pleasure to teach

Mr Lee/Mrs Holmes 8RL

• Taha Karaca - Consistently polite and respectful. Great work ethic and engagement in form time activities.

• Hollie Forster - always has a smile on her face and is a friendly member of the form.  She works well on form tasks and always does the right thing

Miss Wallace 8RW

• Amber Startin - Very focused during form time and always trying to challenge herself to do better

• Riley Spice - Very mature attitude and always very friendly towards others

Mrs Monk/Miss Vass 8JM

• Andrew Goff - For always being prepared and doing the right thing - role model to others

• Demi Cunningham - For starting year 8 with a great attitude to learning and being kind to others

Student Support Manager Awards

• Peggy Divall - Excellent role model to the rest of the year group

• Evan Holt - Excellent role model to the rest of the year group

Head of Year Awards

• Bradley Corrigan - A true role model to others and is currently the highest academic performing male student in Year 8 well done

• Lottie Maguire - A true role model to others and is currently the highest academic performing female student in Year 8 well done

Head of Year Awards

• Noah Watts – For always demonstrating the Cornwallis SMILE and for being an absolute credit to the school 

As always, students have continued to explore a varity of PSHE subjects, broadening their general knowledge and learning about the importance of empathy. This has included exploring subjects such as, World Science Day, Armistice Day, Anti-Bully, Road Safety and Human Rights.

A number of our Year 9 students have continued to excel in a number of extra-curricular areas, including Art, Football and Performing Arts. Our Year 9 football scholars have contined to perform well in all their matches, demonstrating a real commitment to the sport.

Also, some of our Year 9 students took part in the whole School Musical Theatre production of Oliver Jr! and did themselves proud. They gave outstanding performances and were fundimental to the success of the show. We are so very proud of everything our students continue to achieve. 

Key information for next term:

-       We will still have winter weather in January, so please ensure that all students attend school in full school uniform, including an appropriate coat.

-   11th January 2023:  Year 9 Options/Parents’ Evening (15:45 - 19:30), additional information to follow.

-       Please remind students that they should be coming to school each day fully equipped. This includes, a bag, reading book and stationery. 

Year 9 End of Year awards:

A huge congratulations to the following students, celebrated in assembly, for having won an award from the following SMILE categories this term…

SUCCESSFUL award winners:

·      Leah Whitmee - 9JU

·      Johan Eloff - 9JU

·      Luke Stribbling Williams - 9JU

·      Ben Wilkinson - 9JU

·      Larisa Stoica 9LG

MOTIVATED award winners:

·      Jason Comins - 9DC

·      Theo Roper - 9JU

·      Finley Lester - 9JU

·      Lennon Morgan 9LG

·      Scarlet Durham 9ER

INSPIRED award winners:

·      Alfie Sowman 9LG

·      Chase Cooper 9LG

·      Evie Humphrey 9LG

·      Larisa Stoica 9LG

·      Ryan Ridgen 9L

LEARNING award winners:

·  Jessica Moyses 9ER

·  Ella Crothall 9ER

·  Caitlin Eddy 9ER

·  Rose Beaver 9ER

·  Sophie Mordzak-Kurczab 9ER

EXCITED AND ENGAGED award winners:

·  Caiden Wenham - 9DC

·  Daniela Treikale - 9JU

·  Zuzanna Konopka 9LG

·  Ruby Berry 9LG

·  Chase Partridge 9LS

TUTEE OF THE TERM award winners:

·  Samuel Glover - 9DC

·  Katie Griffiths - 9DC

·  Summer Scannell - 9JU

·  Woody Everest - 9JU

·  Will Feenan 9LS

·  Kaiden Dyche 9LS

·  Zac Forrest 9ER

·  Lucy Matthews 9ER

·  Lewis Manser 9JH

·  Emily Willets 9JH

·  Pheonix Hayes 9LG

·  Ryan Ridgen 9LG

·  Jaden Fung 9RH

·  Nika Tarasova 9RH

STUDENT SUPPORT MANAGER award winners:

·  Alex Toader 9LG

·  Gracie Olde 9JH

HEAD OF YEAR award winners:

·  Mohamad Refaie 9LG

·  Victora Purvis 9DC

HEADTEACHER award winner:

·  Scarlet Durham 9ER

Final note

As lovely as the holidays can be, they can also sometimes make people feel alone. I know this can be a difficult time of year, so please remember we are always here for you. Have a fantastic break and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

As we approach the end of another memorable year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. The holiday season is upon us, and it brings with it a spirit of joy, togetherness, and reflection.

This year has been filled with growth, challenges, and countless achievements for our Year 10 students. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work they have shown, both academically and personally. Their resilience has been inspiring, and I have no doubt that they will continue to shine in the years ahead.

As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate this festive season, let's take a moment to appreciate the bonds we share and the support we provide for one another. It's a time to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, and to look forward to the opportunities that the new year will bring.

Congratulations to our wonderful Year 10 awards winners, who have demonstrated the school's SMILE ethos so well in Terms 1 and 2.

Successful

• Oliver Bell

• Alease Brazil

• Karmin Thoumphan

• Hollie Goodman

• Cordelia Baker

Motivated

• Connie Bird

• Aaron Ahaneku

• Olivia Hajyzamanali

• Lily Oliver

• Mackenzie Stevenson

Inspired

• Josh Porter

• Rhiannon Boichat

• Angel Parsloe

• Evarhn Alexandeer - Norman

• Ethan Collins

Learning

• Gabriella Brenton

• Matthew Shean

• Phoebe Lauder

• Jayden Mustapha

• Matilda Tombs

Excited and engaged

• Isabelle Lewis

• Thomas Hanson

• Jess Burch

• Seyi Williams

• Harrison Quinn

Tutees of the term

• Tyler Kelly - 10SC

• Alina Penzul - 10SC

• Keeley Sherwood - 10RD

• Eowyn Ogilvie - 10RD

• Ayush Gedara - 10RQ

• Connor Copland - 10RQ

• Grace Collins - 10LAW

• Davyd Dolynski - 10LAW

• Ryan Grant - 10LA

• Cameron Matthews - 10LA

• Melita Rimeike - 10JH

• Karmin Thoumphan - 10JH

• Roman Brooks - 10LB

• Mia Harding - 10LB

Year 10 SSM awards

• Erin Curteis

• Rowan Gravenell - James

Year 10 HOY awards

• Evelyn Wallis

• Harry Sullivan

Year 10 Headteacher award

• Mackenzie Stevenson

This has been a hugely successful start to Year 10 for so many of our students, and they have coped very well with the demands of studying for their GCSE courses. In the new year, we will start discussing with students arrangements for their two-week Work Experience which takes place in Term 6.

On behalf of the Year team, thank you for your continued support and collaboration throughout the year. I am grateful for the strong sense of community that defines our Year 10 cohort, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for each and every one of our students. We wish all our Year 10s a very happy and restful Christmas, and we look forward to seeing all students back at Cornwallis on Wednesday 3rd January.

From Mr Spurling and Miss Perry.

Dear parents and carers,

The year 11 cohort continue to conduct themselves in an enthusiastic and energetic manner, which has contributed to many of our students making fantastic progress in their subjects. It has been an extremely challenging term, but Miss Edwards and I could not be prouder of how resilient they have been. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you, for your overwhelming support towards the school, this is greatly appreciated and has such a positive impact in school.

PPE Series

The greatest challenge for the cohort this academic year was the recent PPE series. I would like to commend our Year 11 students for their application, conduct and maturity. It is hoped these allowed students to ease any anxieties or concerns they had regarding examinations, enabling them to feel more comfortable for their GCSEs. Upon reflection, I would like to reinforce a couple of messages to ensure all students are best prepared for their learning and future assessments. Firstly, equipment is vital, and students should be attending school with a sufficient amount of stationery in their pencil case and bag. In addition, they need to have their own scientific calculator so they can familiarise themselves with it. Secondly, the importance of attending extra-curricular sessions. We have an extra-curricular timetable specifically for Year 11 students and we want as many of them as possible to access these sessions to further develop their knowledge and understanding. The benefits this has in the classroom is huge, and will contribute to further progress in their grades.

Kent Choices

The students were delivered an assembly recently informing them of Kent Choices (https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/) , which is a platform a lot of apprenticeships, colleges, and school’s access. This enables the application process for their post 16 education to be far easier. Students should have received their login details, if they have not then please make the year team aware. We fully appreciate the challenges post 16 choices have on our learners, so we have provided a meeting for all students to discuss their options. This has been hugely beneficial to students, allowing them to acknowledge what they need to do, in order to gain a place on their chosen course. If they have yet to meet with our Career Advisor, Mrs McIntyre, they will have the opportunity in term 3.

Rewards

We had the opportunity to do what we love doing best, which is recognising and celebrating the fantastic achievements since the beginning of the academic year.

Congratulations to the following students on their awards!

SMILE Awards

Successful – Sorrow Bodkin, Andy Kong, Nischita Kharel Phoebe Deboick and Lamisa Safiqah

Motivated – Abigail Cocks, Sophie Turner, Gwen Ogunmola, Lily Janur and Ben Wilson

Inspired – Holly Simmons, Nirae-Rose Stewart, Maisie Travil, Theo Clements and Mahdi Ahmed

Learning – Lily Slattery, Keira Stapley, Natalia Marcysiak, Jimmy Letchford and Jesse Phillips

Excited & Engaged – Jack Black, Isla Bailey, Fletch Fielding, Charlie Pawley-Smith and Lily Thorburn

11EE – Mrs Elphinstone – Porsha Brown and Harry Hawkett

11MS – Miss Sladden – Lily Janur and Teddy London-Wakeling

11KL – Mrs Langmaid – Mary-Ann Wells and Max Gibbs

11GH – Mr Harris – Maddison Crisp and Georgie Winch

11KM – Mrs Miller – Nisa Karaca and Callum Rudrum

11TL – Miss Lloyd – Kiera Comins and Mark Boruk

11DG – Mrs Glover – Grace Lee and Matthew Brett

11LW – Miss Wakeling – Lily Holness and Ady Jolliffe

11CE – Mrs Eloff – Honey Southby and Liam Shorter

SSM Award – Miss Ewdards – Isla Bailey and Jack Houston

HoY Award – Mr King – Katie Farrow and Mahdi Ahmed

Headteacher Award – Mrs McMahon – Kiera Comins

Key Dates

Wednesday 3rd January 2024 – Students return for Term 3

Thursday 22nd February until Wednesday 6th March – PPE Series 2 (in lessons)

Wednesday 27th March - Year 11 Parents Evening

Finally, on behalf of myself, Miss Edwards and all the tutors, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to students returning on Wednesday 3rd January.

It feels like only a short time has passed since I last wrote to you. Our year 12 students’ have now completed one third of the academic year and our year 13 students' focus is now on their forthcoming exams and next steps. 

Our year 12 cohort is now fully immersed in Sixth Form life and those that have joined us from other schools have settled in extremely well.  This is in part, due to the welcoming nature our "homegrown" students show. Changing schools at sixteen is daunting but the willingness of the students to extend a warm welcome makes the transition seamless. We continue to grow as a sixth form, and students play a part in the continued development of our community. 

This term has again been busy with many of our students taking part in the school production of Oliver!  Those that were fortunate enough to watch one of the performances, commented on how wonderful the students were and I’m immensely proud of them all. 

We have also held our Sixth Form Open evening this term and a huge thank you to all of the students who stayed to help and support their teachers.  A special mention must go to our Senior Team -  Ben, Shreya and Christine who fulfilled their duties with aplomb. 

Year 13 and some year 12 PPEs have taken place and I'd like to congratulate all students who have sat exams this term. They are an invaluable tool for class teachers and the students themselves, to identify areas of secure knowledge, as well as those that may need revising, not to mention preparation for the actual exams themselves. 

This term, we have changed our approach to our termly rewards and staff were asked to nominate students who have shown hard work, dedication, resilience and the true Cornwallis spirit. We were delighted to receive over 80 nominations with some truly inspiring reasons. Names were put into a bag and ten year 12 and ten year 13 students were picked at random. All were invited to bring a plus one and a thoroughly enjoyable but chilly, game of adventure golf was played up at Bluewater with the rest of the day given to Christmas shopping or the chance to participate in some of the seasonal events that were running.  Those that remained in school were still able to enjoy our annual Christmas Jumper Day, not to mention Wallis Wonderland where a good time was had by all. Both events were a wonderful way to draw the term to a close and I look forward to our next reward event - hopefully the weather will be a little warmer!

For those that are considering an application to university, the deadline of 18.00 hrs on 31st January will come around quickly.  I would urge all students who have not yet finalised their applications, to spend some time over the Christmas break getting everything ready so that we can get these sent ahead of the deadline day. Applications can still be submitted after 31st January, however universities are not obliged to give late applications "equal consideration". 

For those that are planning alternative routes, especially apprenticeships again; I would urge students to spend some time putting together their applications. The apprenticeship market is extremely competitive and many application windows are open now for Summer 2024 start dates. 

If your child is unsure of their plans, as many are, I would urge them to book an appointment with Ms McIntyre our Careers Counsellor who will be happy to offer guidance and advice on future pathways. 

Our year 12 students are also beginning to think about their options and again.  If any guidance is needed, please encourage them to make an appointment or pop into the Sixth Form office for an informal conversation. 

A reminder for all, our next parents' evening takes place on Wednesday 7th February.  Full details of the evening will be sent to you nearer to the time.

I'd like to sign of with a couple of reminders. If your child is unwell, please report their absence each day via the main school telephone number. Similarly if they have an unavoidable medical appointment, if you could let us know we can make a note on registers.  Your support with this is greatly appreciated. 

All that remains is for me to thank you for your continued support and to wish you all a peaceful and restful break.

I look forward to continuing the journey through 2024 with you. 

Kind regards

Mrs Woollett, Head of Sixth Form