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Spring Newsletter
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Here's a roundup of some of the things that have happened at school this term and some important notices for next term and beyond.
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You can find our privacy notice here, on the school website
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To download an excellent GCSE revision pack click here
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A reminder of some important term dates for the rest of this school year:
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On Monday 17 April we will be holding an Iftar event at the school, 7-9.30pm, for staff, pupils and families. This is one of the religious observances of Ramadan but the event is open to everyone. To gain entry pupils and their families are asked to bring one dish or dessert that represents their culture. Please do not include nuts …
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BACE activities during the Easter break
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Barnet Active Creative Engaging Holidays are running sessions for children aged 4-16 over the Easter break. If you have been sent an email and text from the school you are eligible to book sessions for your child; some are even happening at Saracens High School! Please click here for more information
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Small increase in price of lunch
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The price of lunch at school is increasing after the Easter break from £2.35 to £2.50. We regret that this puts families under financial pressure but the increased cost of ingredients and utility bills means we have no choice. Please be assured that the food prepared is fresh, nutritious and tasty and there is always plenty for pupils who need …
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Our 10 Silver D of E participants are committed to their training to ensure they're ready to pass their expeditions in May and June. We have planned the practice expedition to the Ashdown Forest and the assessed expedition to the New Forest. The teams will be planning their group hikes and will need to be prepared for 3 days walking …
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In early March, 40 pupils across Year 10 and 11 went to The Emmanuel Centre in central London for a day of engaging talks on various topics in maths. We heard Alison Kiddle speak about the Maths of Luck where we learned that it is mathematically more likely to get hit by lightening than to win the jackpot in the …
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GCSE Food practical exams
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Year 11 food pupils have now finished their GCSE practical exams. They should be so proud of their results. They made a variety of high-skilled dishes, all presented beautifully. They made dishes with puff pastry, including Chicken En Croute and Salmon En Croute. Choux pastry dishes including profiteroles and eclairs. Opera cake, decorated cheesecakes, cinnamon buns, fresh pasta and different …
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Year 11 pupils have had a very busy term. We are delighted to report that 80% of pupils scored 7+ in their ATL (Attitude to Learning) evaluation. We are also very proud of the positive attitude which the Year 11s showed over the strike days – they handled the situation with maturity and attended the mock examinations with the seriousness and focus required. During the past term, the …
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On 2 February, 113 pupils in Years 9, 10, and 11 sat the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge. The UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) is a charity that was founded in 1996 and their charitable aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. Each year the UKMT hosts several maths competitions that encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and …
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Football champions of Barnet
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Massive congratulations to the girls in our Year 8 and 9, and Year 10 and 11, football teams. After winning their leagues, both teams competed against other league winners in Barnet...and WON! This is a huge achievement - congratulations!
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It was a very proud moment for the Year 10 team to see the entire year group opening their first exam papers under GCSE exam conditions during the two week mock exam period. It was wonderful to see all of the hard work from pupils, families and teachers come to fruition. They were a credit to us all. The staff …
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Sparx Maths Home Learning
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We have now had 3 half terms using Sparx Maths for home learning and there are some fantastic figures that show just how much this programme is helping pupils at Saracens to improve in their maths! So far, we have completed: 545,081 questions answered 8,158 hours of personalised learning 182 pupils with improved times tables If you need a reminder …
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Our Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils all became engineers this week and undertook the task of building a bridge as part of the national Science Week celebrations. The challenge was to work in teams to design and build a 50cm long bridge strong enough to hold 500g. Some pupils also went on an educational visit to the Science Museum …
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Workshops for mums and daughters
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Since September some of the girls from our school have been attending Mother-Daughter workshops run by the local charity BeLifted. On International Women's Day the group even met the Mayor of Barnet, who discussed the need for young people in Barnet to take an active role in our borough by raising concerns and suggesting to help other young people in …
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Resurfacing of Grahame Park Way
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Please note that Grahame Park Way will be closed between Corner Mead and Field Mead during the Easter break for resurfacing. This section of road will be closed 8am-5pm, 1st-6th April. On these dates please don't park in any parking spaces on Grahame Park Way between Corner Mead and Field Mead. Any vehicles parked here will be relocated.
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