Cakes and Chemistry

Year 7 Art work has taken pride of place at the front of the academy over the last few weeks. Inspired by the work of artist Wayne Thiebaud, students have created 3D cake models, some of which have been displayed in the gallery at the academy reception. Students have demonstrated very high expectations of themselves, and we have been in awe as we have seen cake after cake carried through the marketplace in the mornings.

Their originality and imagination has been a joy to see so, I thought I would share a snapshot of them on display today.

Year 12 and 13 Chemistry students had an opportunity to attend Chemistry in Action at UCL this week. The event focussed on many strands of chemistry and how they are used in the modern world, including the chemistry behind Breaking Bad and cutting-edge drug research, as well as detecting the strange things that find their way into our food and the biggest mystery of all - the chemical basis of life.

An excellent time was had by all, with a focus given to examination skills at A Level and the opportunity to consider what to study at university.

Thank you to Year 10 parents for their attendance at Parents Evening this week.  It was a very positive evening and we appreciate your support as always.  

Our annual House Language, Literature and Culture evening takes place on 23rd March at 7pm. Do make a note in your diaries to come along to see the new format; students and staff have been working tirelessly to make it an evening to remember. We will send a text out to let you know when tickets are available on ParentPay.