Good afternoon
Today is a hugely important day for our school as it's Founders' Day. The morning involved special assemblies, students receiving awards, the prefect teams from Years 12 and 13 exchanging badges and handing over responsibilities, and of course the service at St Mary's Church.
This is followed by Sports Day and Enterprise activities in the afternoon - all in all it makes for a great day. The students have been working hard on their Enterprise ideas and, judging by their adverts, it looks like they will do incredibly well as they aim to raise money for Phase Hitchin and the school.
As well as the athletics events in school leading up to the track finals on Sports Day, this week has seen our students perform exceptionally well at the District athletics championships. We took 40 students to this competition on Wednesday and we had some amazing results:
Year 7 - 1st
Year 8 - 1st
Year 9 - 2nd
Year 10 - 1st
Well done to all involved.
Last night we held our annual Leavers' Supper for the outgoing Year 13 students - as ever, this was a lovely evening where we shared a meal and announced the winners of this year's Founders' Day awards.
At the start of the week, we welcomed Year 11 students, including a large number of external students, into school, as we held three days of induction and taster lessons for our Sixth Form. With little time passing since the last public exam, it was great to see the students come back looking excited about the prospect of studying for their A Levels in September.
Last weekend saw our Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award expedition take place. Group leaders commented on all five of our school values being displayed in abundance, but particularly Perseverance, given the temperatures reaching the low 30s. I have received several messages praising the students; one referenced the students greeting them with politeness and positivity when they crossed paths on their hike. Such great ambassadors for the school - I am incredibly proud of all the students and staff who took part in the expedition. Well done!
Next week is another one full of tradition and celebration, with the Year 11 Prom, The Art and Technology shows and the Gym and Dance Display all taking place.
Finally, earlier this week I sent out a letter reminding parents and carers of the importance of adhering to the road markings and not using the school car parks for dropping off and collecting students. If you haven't had the opportunity to read the letter please find time to do so. Thank you.
Have a good weekend.
James Crowther, Headteacher
