On 5^th February, we once again welcomed Nicky Salt from the Anne Frank foundation. Helping pupils to understand Anne Frank's part in the Anti-Racist movement, Nicky explored ideas around racism in 2026.

This meant understanding the suffering of Anne Frank at the hands of the racist ideology of the Nazis but thinking about the impact words and actions still have now. Using examples such as racism in football, the groups in Year 8 considered the wide impact of racism, prejudice and discrimination and their own part in preventing this.

We would like to congratulate six of our Year 7 pupils who have qualified for members to the Mensa Society this year! Pupils had to achieve a score on the assessment which demonstrates that they have an IQ in the top 2%. Pupils will be receiving a special badge to proudly wear on their blazer alongside free membership to Mensa. Well done to the 22 pupils who participated in the assessment!

Key Stage 3

Pupils in Year 7 – 9 will be able to access work set by their class teachers through Class Charts. Pupils should follow their timetable. There is no requirement for pupils to submit their work through Class Charts. Teaching staff will not be available to respond to questions in a ‘live’ capacity due to supporting Key Stage 4 and 5. 

Key Stage 4 & 5

Teachers are planning to deliver a ‘live’ lesson to their classes. There is a pupil guide for how to access their lesson via this link (insert link: https://bit.ly/4qOXf4x) . Teachers will be present and will utilise the Chat/Q&A feature on teams to interact with pupils. There may be some instances where a teacher is unavailable, if this is the case work will be set on Class Charts.  

The Year 12 Biology Mock which was scheduled for 9am will now not go ahead. The Year 12 Law and Year 13 Health and Social Care at 1pm will go ahead as planned. Students should enter via sports hall gate and be on site no later than 1pm. 

We will update you regarding arrangements for Monday by Sunday evening.