May 06
The NHS Healthy Heads Team visited school this week to host a workshop aimed at supporting students who may be experiencing stress in the lead-up to their exams. They provided one-on-one guidance to Year 11 and Year 13 pupils, helping them manage anxiety and learn practical strategies to make the exam period feel more manageable. …
May 06
Last week our sixth formers got into the fundraising spirit as part of Raising and Giving Week. Year 12 & 13 students contributed their own fundraising by offering a car washing service on Friday for staff who wished to donate to a good cause and get their wheels squeaky clean at the same time. Thanks …
May 06
Over the Easter break, our social sciences group travelled to New York City — the so-called “crossroads of the world” — for an educational tour that brought our studies to life. From iconic landmarks to everyday street scenes, the city offered rich lessons in history, politics, sociology, and culture. We began at the Empire State …
Apr 14
Our Year 11, 12 & 13 Camps International group are once again pushing to collect every penny possible for their big trip to Kenya in summer. This week our students set out some Easter themed stalls over break and lunchtime to tempt students with some seasonal treats and earn themselves a little extra for their …
Apr 14
Year 12 Geographers completed 3 days field work in the Lake District this week, based at Derwent Hill. They collected data for their coursework in Keswick, completed orienteering and rocketing building challenges on the Monday. Tuesday was spent successfully climbing Helvellyn, England’s third highest mountain! On the way up and down, we were considering the extent to …
Apr 07
On Tuesday, representatives from Sunbelt Rentals and Wates Group came into school to carry out interviews with our Year 12 Engineering students who are interested in securing a very sought-after paid Work Experience placement in July. During the interview, students had to give a short presentation, where they had to prepare a maximum of two …
