Here are some 6th form students who have been taking part in their work experience duties both externally and on site.

Internal duties included working as part of the site team, preparing food and running the tuck shop.

External roles include working in cafe's, charity shops and florists.

Miss Perry
Job Coach

English Year 11 – Having Halloween Fun!

This term our Year 11s have been building skills and knowledge to complete their first examination unit, Hobbies.  To support with this work we have been talking about our favourite hobbies and how they help us as well as exploring new hobbies we could try.

All the groups will be having a go at different hobbies, one Year 11 group decided to have some autumnal fun and learn how to carve pumpkins.  Our aim is to then use this learning to write instructions using organisational features, offering clear instructions and helpful advice. This meant they had to think independently but share ideas with the group as they worked, focusing on the equipment needed and the best steps to success.

As you can see, it turns out we have some very talented pumpkin carvers!

Mrs Sugden & the Year 11 Pumpkin Carver Crew

Dear Parents / Carers

Due to many pupil requests, we are offering an optional dress up day this year to celebrate Halloween on Thursday 23 October!  Students can come into school wearing a costume to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.  As per our school uniform, no hoodies will be allowed.

Additionally, we will be hosting a Halloween disco for students to enjoy at lunchtime.

To ensure that this day is fun, inclusive and appropriate for everyone, we kindly ask that all costumes follow these guidelines:

• School appropriate - suitable for a learning environment. Students should be able to move easily and participate in normal school activities.
• Non violent - no imitation weapons, excessive blood or gore.  Masks should be able to be removed in class.
• Inclusive and respectful - no costumes that stereotype or mock any culture, religioun or group of people.
• Modest in design - costumes should not be overly  revealing.  We ask that students avoid attire that is too short, low-cut, or otherwise inappropriate for a school setting.

Please note:  Any student wearing a costume that does not meet these guidelines may be asked to change into school uniform for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun, safe and respectful for all students.  We can't wait to see everyone's costumes !

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's Form Tutor in the first instance.

Some Pathway 1 Sixth Formers, as part of Duke of Edinburgh lessons, have been growing/tending to fruit and vegetables on the allotment. The latest produce are two giant pumpkins just in time for Halloween.

Miss Bonnar
Asisstant Head, Pathway 1

Here is the latest video update from Mr Cunningham, Headteacher.   

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