This week, students had the opportunity to take part in an exciting programme of activities, including trips, workshops, challenges and sports days, strengthening and building personal and social skills, such as resilience, team building, problem-solving and creativity. (more…)
Last Friday, the English Department hosted the grand annual Shakespeare Fayre, now in its fourth year! Students were offered a chance to experience the life, times and wonderful works of Shakespeare in a number of immersive ways. It was certainly an experience to remember! A big thank you to Ms Rahman for organising this wonderful event for our staff and students. (more…)
On Wednesday our school organised an extraordinary Culture Day and Arts Festival event – a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity and community spirit that brought our entire school together in the most inspiring way. (more…)
On Monday, 6 July 2026, the Year 12 students went on a trip to the HMS Belfast Ship-Museum. Please see below some of the feedback we received from the students about their experience. (more…)
A huge thank you to our English Department for organising another RADA theatre visit to see Richard II. It was a genuinely wonderful and humbling experience for our students, many of whom spoke afterwards about how grateful they were to have had the opportunity to see Shakespeare performed live. (more…)
This week we invited to our school the year 5 students from our feeder primary schools to take part in our Taster Days. Students were able to take part in engaging sessions from different faculties, including art, science, maths, media, drama, design and technology, amongst many other. (more…)
On Thursday 2 July, a group of Year 8 students visited Vicar’s Green Primary School for the school’s French Day, leading a series of French‑language activities and games for children from Nursery to Year 3. Throughout the day, they brought exceptional enthusiasm and confidence to every group, keeping the children fully engaged and even teaching them new vocabulary and expressions. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience:
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The English Department was delighted to welcome actors from RADA into school this week for a dynamic and engaging performance of Romeo and Juliet for our Y7 students. As part of their Shakespeare’s Villains unit, pupils had the opportunity to see how professional performers bring Shakespeare’s language to life on stage, transforming the ‘text from page’ to performance with energy, humour, and creativity. (more…)
This week we were thrilled to welcome our Year 6 students to our school for their induction. Students had the chance to meet with their form tutors and Year team, learn about our school values and routines and took part in lots of engaging and fun activities, including a paper tower challenge. We hope that everyone enjoyed the day and we look forward to welcoming you back in September! (more…)
Congratulations to all of our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze participants, who successfully completed their Qualifying Expedition on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June.
Despite challenging weather conditions and persistent rain, students tackled the expedition with smiles on their faces, determination in their hearts, and rucksacks firmly on their backs. Throughout the weekend, they demonstrated outstanding teamwork, supporting one another through every challenge and showing remarkable resilience from start to finish. (more…)
