Building Bridges, Spreading Positivity: Vertical Tutoring 2025
When is Vertical Tutoring? From Monday 23rd June to Friday 4th July, we’re thrilled to be running our termly Vertical Tutoring Programme — and this time, the focus is...
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When is Vertical Tutoring? From Monday 23rd June to Friday 4th July, we’re thrilled to be running our termly Vertical Tutoring Programme — and this time, the focus is...
Posted by Emma Denton
Our Year 12 Sociology students are striving for greatness with their readiness to learn the topic of ‘Research Methods.’ Students have recently learnt about how useful...
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Try to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible regarding how your child is performing at school. There are lots of ways to do this effectively; use the Arbor app to keep...
Posted by Joe Beswick
Name: Joseph House: Willow Reason for nomination: Fantastic behaviour and attitude to learning. Joseph is a hard-working student who participates well in class and shows a...
Posted by Chantal Smith
This week’s Theme of the Week is Time. It is great to watch House assemblies and see each Head of Houses take on the theme. Miss Sumpter, Head of Oak House delivered a...
Posted by Tracy Greenwood
This week, our Year 9 students took part in their first set of core subject exams under full exam conditions in the Sportshall. They sat their English exam on Monday, followed by...
Posted by Mo Abusef
Name: Molly House: Sycamore Reason for nomination: Fantastic behaviour and attitude to learning. Behaviour: Molly has received 63 reward points already,...
Posted by admin
Hello! I’m delighted to have started my role and to be joining the Pastoral team, who are all working tirelessly to support both students and staff at Bushey Meads. A little about...
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With the exams starting next week, we have been supporting the students in Year 11 by giving them strategies to use when feeling stressed and anxious. On Friday last week, Mrs...
Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
Name: Zaynah House: Sycamore Reason for nomination: For her outstanding performance this term, Zaynah has consistently strived to do well in all her subjects, working...
Posted by Chantal Smith
When is Vertical Tutoring?
From Monday 23rd June to Friday 4th July, we’re thrilled to be running our termly Vertical Tutoring Programme — and this time, the focus is on ‘Positivity’!
This special fortnight is all about bringing together students from Years 7, 8, and 9 in new, cross-age CDC groups within their Houses. It’s a fantastic chance to mix things up, meet new friends, and learn from each other — all while spreading positivity and good vibes!
Why Vertical Tutoring?
The programme encourages students to collaborate across year groups, building stronger connections within their House community. It’s a unique opportunity to share experiences, support one another, and work together towards a positive school environment.
We can’t wait to see the energy and enthusiasm as our students embrace this chance to grow together with a positive outlook. Here’s to a fortnight full of inspiration, teamwork, and kindness!
Speaking of Inspiration…
As Head of Willow House I also want to say a huge congratulations to 7 willow for being the top CDC in year 7 on Sparx Reader for two weeks in a row – well done!


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