Year 11 and Year 13 Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs)
This week, our Year 11 and Year 13 students began their Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs), and as the Associate Leader overseeing the exams, I could not be prouder of them. From the...
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This week, our Year 11 and Year 13 students began their Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs), and as the Associate Leader overseeing the exams, I could not be prouder of them. From the...
Posted by Mo Abusef
Year 7 scientists swapped the classroom for the wild outdoors on our recent Science Enrichment Day, diving headfirst into the world of ecosystems and habitats. Whether venturing...
Posted by Helen Booth
Name: Emanuel P House: Maple Reason for nomination: Emanuel is Student of the Week for the fantastic effort and commitment he is showing towards his PPEs. He is consistently...
Posted by Lucy Kent
This week it was a privilege to join our Year 7 cohort and be part of their assembly led by Deputy Headteacher Ms de Groot that reinforced our Theme of the Week ‘Cultural...
Posted by Olivia de Groot
It has been a busy and exciting start to the Autumn Term, with a wide range of trips already completed. From the Duke of Edinburgh expedition and reward trips to theatre visits,...
Posted by Mo Abusef
It was great to visit some of Year 11 students during their Skills for Success lesson. This week they have been baking and decorating cookies. Previous lessons have included...
Posted by Tracy Greenwood
We are very proud of our Year 9 trumpeters, Edie and Aser, who performed The Last Post to mark the start of our 2 minutes silence for Remembrance Day. Edie performed in the quad...
Posted by Maria Fort
Our Year 13 students recently took part in an invaluable Enrichment Day hosted by Services for Young People focusing on the critical next steps for life after Sixth Form. The...
Posted by Madeline Silla
We are delighted to share an exciting range of trips planned from now until the Christmas break, including visits to the National Portrait Gallery, the Bank of England, Tate...
Posted by Mo Abusef
PE Health and Health Faculty News (11th November 2026) NEWS Mr Cartledge Head of PE and Health CROSS-COUNTRY WATFORD DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS Mr Cartledge/Miss Sunpongco...
Posted by Ashley Cartledge

It has been a busy and exciting start to the Autumn Term, with a wide range of trips already completed. From the Duke of Edinburgh expedition and reward trips to theatre visits, careers experiences and our Year 11 geography fieldwork in Dorset, these visits have given students valuable opportunities to enrich their learning, experience new environments, and develop skills beyond the classroom. Here is a look back at the trips that have taken place so far.
12–13 September 2026 – DofE Assessed Expedition (Ms Wilson)
Key Stage 4 students completed their assessed Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

2 October 2026 – Sparx Reward Trip: Beetlejuice (Mr Carter)
A reward trip for Key Stage 3 and 4 students, supporting English and Drama.

7 October 2026 – The Serge Hill Project (Ms Isles and Ms Abidali)
Key Stage 4 students took part in an outdoor learning day with a focus on careers.

7 October 2026 – Year 10 CNAT Trip to Lee Valley Waterpark (Mr Cartledge)
A sport and physical activity day, developing teamwork and a spirit of adventure.

8 and 9 October 2026 – Hair and Beauty Harry Potter Trip (Ms Devereux)
Key Stage 4 Hair and Beauty students enjoyed an arts and culture experience while developing wider life skills. The trip ran over two days.

9 October 2026 – Chessington Rewards Trip (Ms Sumpter)
Key Stage 3 and 4 students were rewarded for their efforts with a day out, supporting their personal, social and emotional development.

14 October 2026 – Rent Theatre Trip (Ms Forman)
Key Stage 4 English and Drama students attended a live performance of Rent.

16 October 2026 – GAP Trip (Mr Abusef)
A reward trip for students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form, celebrating their commitment and supporting their personal development.

21–23 October 2026 – Year 11 Geography Fieldwork, Dorset (Mr Murray)
A three-day residential for Year 11 geographers, exploring coastal landscapes and urban change.

21/10/2026 – 29/10/2026 – African Adventures – Nairobi (Mr Knowles)
Our students embarked on a life-changing African Adventures trip to Nakuru, Kenya.
The journey was filled with meaningful community projects, rich cultural exchanges, and extraordinary wildlife encounters that none of us will ever forget.

4 November 2026 – Future Makers Music Trip (Ms Fort)
Key Stage 3 students experienced music beyond the classroom.

4 November 2026 – Spanish Cultural Immersion Day (Ms Abano)
Key Stage 3 students used their Spanish and explored the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

5 November 2026 – Year 7 Zoo Trip (Ms Booth)
Year 7 students visited the zoo to support their Biology learning.

5 November 2026 – Expanding Your Horizons (Ms Timotheou)
Sixth Form students took part in a day focused on personal development, leadership and teamwork.

5 November 2026 – Oh Mary (Mr Knowles)
Sixth Form students enjoyed a theatre trip, supporting their appreciation of the arts.

6 November 2026 – National Portrait Gallery (Ms Cole)
Key Stage 4 Art students will draw inspiration from the gallery’s collection.

11 November 2026 – Year 10 Clink Prison Visit (Ms Sumpter)
Year 10 students will visit the Clink, supporting RE and developing their understanding of civic engagement.

We look forward to sharing highlights and photos from these trips in future newsletters.
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