This week Assemblies this week were taken by student members of the School’s Environmental Green Group (EGG for short). They reminded students and staff of the progress the School has made in trying to create a more sustainable school, the changes we can still make as individuals and the importance of continuing to do better when it comes to looking after our planet. They spoke with clarity and passion about this and we are very grateful to them for the…
This week Thank you to all the students who helped make Open Evening another big success. It is their enthusiasm as guides and in Departments that demonstrates to prospective parents and their children the values we hold dear and the opportunities we provide as a school. There were two exceptional speeches from a Year 8 pupil (Thomas) and a Year 13 student (Olivia) that also made a significant contribution to the evening along with of course our fantastic staff. Judging…
This week Another successful week where again we have been really impressed with our students and how they are approaching their studies in school. In particular we have focused on speaking to Year 7 about how they have found their first few weeks and were delighted to welcome so many of their parents/carers to the School on Thursday evening. There was a chance to catch up with each child’s tutor, to meet other parents and to get involved in PSFA…
This week Our most prestigious awards evening took place on Thursday evening. Our annual Prize Giving celebrates those with the highest attainment in individual subjects as well as those who have made the most progress and effort in each subject. It also gives us the opportunity to recognise other achievements such service to the School, sport and those achieving the highest of GCSE and A level results. It was great to see so many of last year’s Year 13 come…
Thank you to parents of Year 12 students who attended the Year 12 Parents’ Forum on Wednesday. We hope you found this helpful and your children are settling into life in the Sixth Form. Whilst most Darrick Wood students are punctual and attend well, a minority are sometimes late. We have run lunchtime detentions for many years but a persistent few continue to be late. As a consequence, late detention is now held at 3.10pm on the same day they…
This week What a pleasure it was to welcome everyone back this week. The vast majority of students looked very smart. If for any reason there is ever an issue with uniform, please ensure you write a note in your child’s planner. The students have received a new look Student Planner this week. This is because homework is now being set online. We have tried to distribute all their log-in codes but there are always one or technical issues. The…
This week Our final week of this academic year saw the welcome return of pupils and staff from Nanya Middle School. After an opening ceremony on Monday morning, they attended lessons with ‘buddies’ from Darrick Wood, Sports Day on Tuesday, further lessons on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, along with after school activities including an introduction to cricket. This was a follow-up visit after a group of pupils and staff from Darrick Wood visited China and Nanya at Easter and as…
Year 11 Prom With the GCSEs finally coming to an end the Year 11 Prom was held on Thursday at Farleigh Court Golf Course. It was excellent to see the students letting off steam and celebrating in style. They were a credit to their AC, Mr Rees, who has worked so hard with Mr Hammond (AAC), Miss Filer (Assistant Head Teacher) and a dedicated team of tutors to support them over the years and to ensure that the Prom was…
This week Another week of public examinations has come to an end. For many in Year 11, they have now completed their GCSEs and they can finally rest after what will have been the most intense period of examinations they have ever faced. Some still have a few more papers to complete but the countdown to the Prom can then begin. We get to the time of year where we start to feel sad as we say goodbye to some…
This week Year 10 completed their summer examinations this week. They did very well practising some of the routines and following the rules required for public examinations next year whilst sitting papers consisting of GCSE questions. Next week it is the turn of Year 9 to complete examinations in their core subjects. Help needed The PSFA were so successful at their last sale, they are now in need of more second hand uniform. Any uniform that still looks good can…