Leadership opportunities have been at the fore in assemblies this week as students across the year groups have been invited to put themselves forward as Form Representatives to make up our Student Council. It’s a democratic process with students voting for the people who will best share their views. Alongside that students in Years 10 and 11 have been invited to apply to be a Prefect. Our Prefects get involved in many aspects of school life and will play an important role in our Open Evening on 8^th October.

Forest School has got off to a great start this term. In the first week, it was sunshine all round with Mr. Woodward reporting ‘Glorious weather graced us in the BHS woodland as students got to grips with some Forest School Fundamentals: Species identification, knot tying and shelter construction, alongside developing communication and problem solving skills..’ Last week, they weren’t so fortunate,  ‘With the rain beating down on Monday afternoon we needed shelter in Forest School. 1 tarp, 4 pegs and a length of cord was all each group needed to keep dry once they’d learnt a few important knots…’ It’s certainly an opportunity for our students to demonstrate their resilience.

Yesterday the GCSE Business Students were out on location at Alton Towers carrying out primary research by looking at many aspects of the theme park as a tourist attraction whilst also, of course, trying out the rides and facilities themselves. They had a great day and learnt a great deal.  Mr. Grierson reports, ‘The GCSE Business Studies students had a wonderful time taking the classroom to  Alton Towers to experience first-hand how a successful business operates.  They had prepared for the trip by researching business ownership, objectives and how Alton Towers is impacted by external factors such as legislation, technology, the economy and environment. 

Whilst at the park they evaluated customer experience, value for money and how the trip could be improved.   The students were respectful and polite on the trip and managed to get on lots of the attractions with Smiler, Nemesis and Wicker Man proving really popular.’

Thank you for your contributions to the Bake Sale today which raised more than £100 to support the Duke of Edinburgh Award which gains in popularity year on year. Speaking of which it’s the Duke of Edinburgh information evening for Parents and Carers of students in Years 9, 10 and 11 on Monday 22^nd September at 5.30p.m.

Have a lovely weekend.