You may remember completing a Wellbeing survey a couple of months ago. Mrs. Godsell-Wright wanted to give you an update saying, ‘Thank you to all parents and students that took the time to complete the wellbeing survey. From the results of the survey, we have conducted assemblies and recruited Wellbeing Ambassadors who will act as the student voice, making a positive contribution to our Climate for Learning. The students are also going to be the driving force for self-help as well as producing information points throughout the school that everyone can access for advice and support around mental health. From the parental feedback we have updated the website with some directions of different pathways of support and we will be implementing information evenings. We aim to review our progress at regular intervals and would very much appreciate further input from all.’

In school this week, Year 7 and 8 have risen to the challenge of their exams, showing great organisation and resilience. Post exams with Mrs. Price, Year 8 have been exploring tessellations. Following a discussion of M.C. Escher’s work, they have created their own tiles to tessellate, using them to complete some artwork. M.C. Escher was born in 1898 (1898 – 1972) and, as he was sickly as a child, used his time resting to draw. His love of Maths inspired his artwork. 

In MFL, students have been looking forward to this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest.  Mrs. Bailie says, ‘We have listened to some of the entries, speaking and writing in French about our opinions of them, before voting for our favourite.  So far, the Norwegian entry is proving very popular.’

Over the Easter break Mrs Bauwens reports, ‘Year 9 students have been investigating how volcanoes erupt to complete their topic on tectonic hazards. Some chose to make a 3D model and there were even a few volcanic explosions in various back gardens over the holiday!’

In Art, with Mrs. Hunter, students have been creating Peace Art, showing a message of Hope.

In assemblies this week, on behalf of the Head students, Mrs. Godsell-Wright has been outlining our whole school events to celebrate the UK Pride month of June. We’ll be creating form information presentations, Pride flags, carrying out a Scavenger Hunt and having a Colour Event. We started today by fundraising for the Mermaids Charity with a Bake Sale. 

It’s going to be a busy weekend of revision for our Year 10, 11 and 13 students as the exam season starts in earnest next week. 

Have a lovely weekend!