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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 5th May 2021

Last week was a busy but very satisfactory week.  We have appointed Susan McBurney to the post of Deputy Head Teacher from September.  Miss McBurney was selected from a strong field and I am very pleased to be able to continue to strengthen an already experienced and skilled leadership team.

We also appointed Miss Ashleigh Floyd to the position of Teacher of Science, Miss Floyd joins us from Stowmarket High School and I am very confident that Miss Floyd will be a fantastic addition to the great team already in Science.

Finally we appointed Mrs Claire Whale to the post of Teaching Assistant, Mrs Whale rejoins us after a period away and we are very pleased to welcome her back.

I am hopeful that as the Covid restrictions are lifted we can begin to further open more of the usual school routines and offer to our students.  The reintroduction of outdoor clubs has been a real pleasure to see and around 40% of students in some year groups are now attending an extra-curricular club.  I would encourage all students to get involved as much as they can to enrich their time at school and reconnect with other members of their year group.

I am confident that over the next few weeks we will be able to open up more activities to students and to more Year Groups as well.

Year 11 are working incredibly hard to show their best in a very challenging time.  I am never failed to be impressed with how resilient and robust our students are and I am very confident that all students will achieve the grades they deserve in the summer.

With warmest wishes

Simon Martin

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

                                                                  Proverbs 3:5-6 

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