Summer examinations are now in full flow and it is extremely important that all students are as well prepared as possible to succeed and achieve their full potential.

Please find a copy of the examination timetable for all GCSE, AS & A2 exams here.

Wednesday 3rd July 2013

In order to celebrate the beginning of your Post 16 experience we have arranged a visit to Oxford University which we hope will be both educational and inspirational.  Students will experience a varied programme which will include: Mass at Oriel College (where Cardinal Newman was a student and a chaplain), a visit to one of the university colleges and either a walking tour of the city, a chauffeured punt on the river or an opportunity to visit either the Pitt Rivers Museum,The Botanical Gardens or The Ashmolean Museum. 

This week (20th – 24th) sees the return of the national campaign to encourage pupils to Walk To School. Our previous walk to school campaign in November was extremely successful and we have seen an increase of 7% of pupils walking to or from school. With the improving weather, it would be great to see even more pupils walking or using their bike to get to school.

Back in March this year, one of our fantastic Year 10 Creative Arts students, Maisy Kelly in JF06 decided that she wanted to go to Lourdes with the chaplaincy team. Even though it was potentially too expensive, this did not put Maisy off and instead of giving up she asked our Headteacher, Mrs Kelly, for permission to raise some of the money by organising a fundraising concert in the Theatre.

Over the last few weeks we have had a drive on punctuality and we really appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive at school for 8.30am ready to start lessons at 8.40am. There has been a significant improvement in punctuality and very few students are now arriving late to school.

All parents will be receiving a letter today about the new school  uniform. Please ensure that students return their reply slips as soon as possible. Andy Blair and his team will be in school next week next on Tuesday and Wednesday to measure students for their new jumpers and blazers.

We continue to keep all our senior students in our thoughts and prayers as they complete their final external exams.

Mrs M Kelly