I have previously mentioned students who were involved in
the Nuffield STEM placements over the summer, so it is nice to report that they
presented their final projects last Tuesday and were recognised for their hard
work and the quality of their projects. Max Aldous produced work of such a high
standard that he was given the Gold Crest award, and all the students involved
should feel rightly proud of their achievements.
Other Scientists in the Sixth Form were lucky enough to join
their counterparts from The Watford UTC in attending a lecture and Q&A
session with Physicist, Oceanographer, UCL Research Fellow and BBC Broadcaster,
Helen Czerski. This rewarding session enriched post-16 studies, expanding on
the topic of “The Physics of Everyday Life”.
House Music rehearsals are well underway, with the
performances scheduled for 10 November. Remember to get your tickets early to
avoid disappointment, as this is always an extremely well attended event and
the quality promises to be exceptional again this year. Almost unbelievably,
preparation for House Drama is now also getting underway in readiness for the
competition on 9 February. As I said, it is a busy time.
Thank you to the parents who attended this year’s first
Proud to Belong Parent Forum. I hope you found it useful. We welcome the chance
to meet with parents and to answer your questions, and I look forward to the
next forum after the half-term break.
Here are some upcoming dates for your diaries:
On 19 October is the Celebration of Success Evening, where
invited students and parents reflect on some outstanding achievements during
last academic year.
10 November sees this year’s House Music Competition in the
Cube theatre. Tickets will be released soon.
On 14 November we have the next Proud to Belong Parent
Forum, which is followed by a session on how to support your child with
literacy.
Finally, on 23 November, we will be inviting parents of some
Year 11 students in for some targeted guidance on how to get the best outcomes
in GCSEs this summer.