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Challenge Week this year was again full of a wide range of activities: two groups went abroad – one to Italy and one to Berlin; Year 7 went “en masse” to Sandymouth; two groups went to the Paper Mill in Hatfield; there was a Soap Challenge – to make and sell soap, “Apprentice” style! There were many other activities, including mural painting, jewellery making, sports training and pop video recording. The week was indeed worthy of its name with students and staff being well and truly challenged. All the reports were that our students behaved impeccably and were super ambassadors for the school. I would like to thank all the staff who “went the extra mile” to ensure the week was another great success. If you want more information or to see some of the photos of the week, please log on to the gallery section of our website.
As usual at this time of year we say fond farewells to a number of staff: Alan Marsh and Lynne Weston are retiring after many years of loyal service in a variety of roles within the school – both have been Heads of Learning in the past and, more recently, Alan has been Head of Geography and Lynne has been our SENCo; we wish them both a long and happy retirement. Andrianna Joannou has done a sterling job as Head of Maths and has decided to move closer to her family in Norfolk/Suffolk; Lisa Jeffries, Amanda Morrell and Lyn De La Fuente are moving on to fresh challenges; Danny Barth and Kelvin Gabari have both successfully completed their GTP Teaching Programme; Carly Leonard, Beau Harper and Melissa Chapman are returning home to Australia and Canada respectively We wish them all the very best of luck in the future and I know they will all keep in touch.
We offer a warm welcome to the following new colleagues in the autumn term, although some have already started during this term: Louise White (English); Russell Bailey (Head of Maths); Jane Medhurst (Maths); Elena Hjiantoniou (Science); Tim Eburn (Geography); Cristina Carredu (Citizenship); Clare Burnham (Design & Technology); Chloe Gamby (Art); Concettina Georgiou (Business Studies).
Julie Matthews and Steve Evans will be staying with us after successfully completing their respective teacher training programmes.
I would like to thank you all for your continued support and I look forward to another successful year. I hope you all have an enjoyable summer break.
Peter Baker
Headteacher
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