If your child speaks a language other than English at home, and is confident reading and writing in that language, please submit this form to let us know. When they are in Year 10, they could have the opportunity to earn an extra GCSE qualification in their home language. The available languages are Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
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Does your child speak an additional language at home?

If your child speaks a language other than English at home, and is confident reading and writing in that language, please submit this form to let us know. When they are in Year 10, they could have the opportunity to earn an extra GCSE qualification in their home language. The available languages are Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.

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We encourage all students in Years 7-11 who speak an additional language to register their interest. The MFL Department will then assess students to confirm their ability. While we can't guarantee that we'll be able to run exams in every language, we will try our best to accommodate and support all students.


Unveiling the Roots of Psychology

This week, students explored the fascinating origins of psychology, investigating the key individuals who contributed to its development, from pioneering therapeutic methods to groundbreaking scientific advances.

Some of the work our students have created

As a team, we brought psychology to life by crafting a vibrant timeline that highlights major milestones and fascinating concepts shaping our understanding of behaviour. – Miss Morgan

An example of the work we created.

Year 10 Basketball Brilliance

Our Year 10 boys have made a consistent appearance at Basketball Club over the course of the year, with improvements being made to their skill and technique.

Two students playing basketball indoors, one jumping to shoot

The boys aim to develop their basketball skills through small-sided conditioned games to focus on different skills each week, whether it is shooting, dribbling, or pivoting.

Students playing basketball in a gymnasium, with a ball near the hoop

I look forward to this club every week to see their competitiveness and improvement in play, which coincides with their Year 10 Sport Studies work. – Mr McGeough

Students playing basketball in a school gym

Zog knows Mr Parekh is the solution!

The final ZAFTA winner of last term and host of Zog over the holidays was the wonderful Mr Parekh. His commitment to digital innovation and the impact this has had on his maths lessons has inspired others to follow. – Mr Mills

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Upcoming Events

  • 20-31 Jan - Year 12 Mock Exams
  • 27 Jan - Year 9 Parent Consultation and Pathways Evening
  • 29 Jan - Intermediate Maths Challenge
  • 15-23 Feb - Half Term
  • 28 Feb - Year 9 DTP Immunisation
  • 3 Mar - Year 8 Parent Consultation Evening (Online)
  • 10-21 Mar - Year 11 and 13 Mock Exams
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