We’re very proud of the number of Boroughbridge High School students who have completed their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award over the last few years. This week, in assembly, students in Years 9, 10 and 11 heard from Mrs. Murphy about how they can get involved and take on the challenge. You’ll have received a letter with further information and, if you’d like to find out more, there’s a Parent/Carer Information Evening on Monday (21st) at 5.30p.m.
Attendance has been the focus of Mr. Grierson’s assemblies, showing students the positive impact that high attendance has, not only on progress made and outcomes but, in the longer term, pay and job prospects. Year 7 also had an assembly led by PCSO Martin Powell, our Police Liaison Officer, around knife crime and staying safe. Other year groups have heard this during our last academic year.
Not only are our values lived by our students, but they’re also demonstrated by our staff team. You may remember that Mr. Field, along with a friend, secured a place to compete in the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship in Sweden which involved a 70km race of which 9km were open-water swimming and 61km trail running and considered to be a demanding course with 46 transitions. To finish the course before dusk, the competitors must be very fit and fast at getting in and out of the water. Their absolute resilience was shown as they completed the course (20% of those who started, didn’t) with a final position of 80th in the male team category……in the WORLD with a time of 13 hours and 15 minutes! An amazing achievement.
Meanwhile, last weekend Mr. Sands showed his own ambition and resilience, taking on the Great North Run. He completed the half marathon in 2 hours and 6 minutes. What an achievement. He said, ’ ‘To participate in an event with 63,000 runners was incredible and the atmosphere from the runners and spectators, throughout, made it all worthwhile, although I had some very sore heels from 5 miles onwards. Next year’s ballot is open now!’
Whilst both of these sporting feats were impressive, what was equally impressive was their fundraising for the charities Cancer Research and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Thank you to the Parents and Carers who have attended the Expectations Evenings. Along with sharing our values, expectations and routines to ensure student success, it was also great to answer questions and to get feedback. If you weren’t able to make it to the sessions, then we’ll send out a summary for your information at the beginning of next week.
We welcomed some interesting additions to the school this week. Mrs. Turnbull says, ‘We are very excited to share that our new arrivals are now settling into their vivarium in S6. We have Shelley and Sheldon, our two giant African land snails and Digger, Millie, Bill and River, our 4 olive millipedes and Bumble, our tiny little bumblebee millipede. Our students will be getting involved in the care and management of these animals and we will keep you updated on their progress.’
Students have the opportunity to enter an exciting poster competition organised by Boroughbridge Social Club for their 100 years celebration. Mrs. Leeming will be telling students more at the end of assemblies next week.
Coming up next Friday we have school photos for all year groups and our Macmillan cake sale fundraiser. The fundraiser will take place at lunchtime organised by our Health and Social Care group. They would appreciate your help with cake donations or your child bringing in 50p so they can enjoy a piece of cake. In line with Benedict’s Law please can we request that all cake donations are nut and seed free – and if you could kindly write the ingredients or include any shop bought cakes in their boxes that would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance for your support. We’ll let you know how we get on.
Have a lovely weekend!