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Summer 2023
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It was an absolute joy to recognise such a diversity of successes at our Celebration of Achievement evening last week. Among so many other prizes we also congratulated our first set of prefects and gave them special ties.
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As we enter our sixth year we look forward to receiving our first set of GCSE results and opening our sixth form. In September 2024 we will add the final year to our school - Year 13 - and in September 2025 the Saracens Multi-Academy Trust will open Saracens Primary School by Colindale Tube Station.
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The summer term provides the perfect weather for so many exciting activities which you can read about in our final newsletter of the year.
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We wish everyone a restful summer and look forward to welcoming the children back in September.
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Message from the Principal
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It seems to have been a mere blink of an eye and we are at the end of the academic year. This has been another significant year for us, and I was delighted to see so many people at the Celebration of Achievement evening which highlighted the many positive events that have taken place this year. You will notice …
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Notices From The School Office
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Here are a number of important reminders from the school office: - Replacement ties and locker keys can be bought from the school shop on Arbor. - To report an absence please press 1 for absences, not reception. - Uniform can be purchased from Uniform Direct. - Smartphones are strictly forbidden. If you want your child to have a phone …
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Celebration of Achievement Evening
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Our Celebration of Achievement evenings are a high point each year and this year was no exception. On 14 July prize winners, parents, staff, trustees, governors and VIPs gathered to recognise the many and varied achievements of our pupils over this past year. Before the ceremony parents enjoyed strawberries and cream and the GCSE Art pop-up gallery in the atrium. …
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The first Saracens High School prom, held on Thursday, July 6th, was a resounding success, leaving both pupils and staff with unforgettable memories. The event was truly remarkable, filled with excitement, glamour, and enjoyment. Here's a summary of the highlights: Red Carpet Arrival: The evening kicked off with a touch of celebrity as the pupils walked the red carpet, accompanied …
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On the penultimate day of the school year we held a Summer Fair for our pupils, families and community. What a brilliant afternoon! This was our first ever Summer Fair and it was organised by our formidable Pupil Leadership Team. In glorious July sunshine guests enjoyed games, barbecue food, face-paints and some special activities like the inflatable sumo suits and …
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Jamie Oliver Ministry of Food
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Throughout June we ran a Jamie Oliver Ministry of Food cooking course in our Food and Nutrition room at school. Those who attended, from the local community, learnt how to cook cheap, tasty meals from scratch. They had a wonderful time together and were presented with Ministry of Food certificates and aprons. Thank you so much to members of our …
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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a prestigious, widely recognised award. At the beginning of July our pupils demonstrated commendable teamwork and resilience to complete their assessed expedition for the Bronze D of E award. Pupils walked from Tring station to Braidwood campsite. At the campsite pupils cooked their own food before spending the night sleeping in tents. We are …
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We had a fantastic turn out for our Sixth Form Taster Week. Students were able to get a glimpse of what life in Saracens Sixth Form will be like. They attended lessons, spent time in the Sixth Form Centre and met the sixth form team. A Level students had a full day of workshops provided by Talk the Talk, where they …
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StoneX Stadium provided the perfect arena for our fun and competitive Sports Day. The day began with team sports: 5-a-side football, tag rugby, end-zone netball and - a school favourite - tug of war! We then moved onto the traditional Sports Day track and field events as well as 'Saracens Superstars' where pupils balanced, hula-hooped, bounced tennis balls, etc. Our …
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Saracens Sixth Form September 2023
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The countdown has begun to opening our sixth form in September and welcoming our first cohort of Year 12 students. There has been lots going on behind the scenes to get everything ready. The 6th Form Study Centre is being redeveloped to create a vibrant space for students to study as well as socialise in the new cafe. Work placements …
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In June a group of our pupils enjoyed learning how to sail at Phoenix Canoe Club and Outdoor Centre. The experience was as important for building the childrens' confidence as it was for teaching them a new skill. It was lovely seeing the pupils come out of their shells and also help peers who were struggling to master different aspects …
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Our focus of the month in June was diversity and we held assemblies about being an ally for our friends and treating everyone fairly. In Learning Groups pupils were taught about prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community who have had a significant impact on the world. Members of our Allies Club enjoyed some additional events including a film night and …
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In this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards a number of our amazing team received commendations. Congratulations to Mrs Luscombe for receiving a certificate of excellence in the category 'Secondary School Teacher of the Year'. Since arriving in the third year of our school's life, Mrs Luscombe has made History one of the most popular KS4 options. No one walks into …
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Several Saracens High School pupils went to the RAF Museum at the end of June to mark Armed Forces Day. It was also wonderful to see so many school families there supporting the event and our local community. Charlie and Jessica are both members of Year 9 and also the Edgware 211 Army Cadets. Charlie marched “to show respect to …
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Year 7 enjoyed a jam-packed visit to central London in July. They had a wonderful ride on The London Eye, explored the Southbank, saw the vast selection of sea life at The London Aquarium and even took in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Wilberforce deserve a special mention for how they lived the values on the trip, including …
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Year 8 Watch Encanto in Spanish
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What better way to accelerate your language learning than to sit on the comfy seats of a cinema and watch a much loved, animated musical in that language! Our Year 8 linguists had a wonderful time watching Encanto at the Everyman cinema in Barnet. If you hear your child singing Disney songs in Spanish around your home, blame us!
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Year 9 Making Memories Visit to Greenwich
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In July Year 9 went on a Making Memories visit to Greenwich. They travelled by tube and by DLR, passing the Isle of Dogs and travelling through the financial district in Canary Wharf. Pupils learnt about the tall ships used by companies such as the East India Company and saw the imposing Cutty Sark when they arrived in Greenwich. In …
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Year 10 Water Sports At Lee Valley
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Year 10’s final Making Memories experience of the year was wonderful! We went to Lee Valley Water Centre, home of whitewater canoeing and kayaking during the London 2012 Olympics. Under sunny skies the pupils had the opportunity to kayak or paddleboard. Straight away we realised we’d all end up in the water, with Haroon going in 3 seconds after entering …
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Activities in the Summer Holidays
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It is not too late to book your child into activities over the summer holidays. Families who receive Free School Meals will have been sent an e-voucher in June that they can use to book BACE activities (Barnet Active Creative Engaging Holidays). The basketball camp at Saracens High School may not have any spaces left but there are lots of …
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International Culture Week
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We enjoy so much diversity in our school, among staff and pupils. To celebrate this we held an International Week during which pupils created flags, learnt Arabic calligraphy and even participated in a lunchtime jamming session. At the end of the week pupils and teachers were invited to wear their cultural dress to school. We were delighted with how many …
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A group of Year 10 pupils took part in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge. Through a variety of activities they learnt about body language, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, tone, diction, speech writing and narrative structure. Our pupils were equipped with the skills and confidence to speak their mind and be heard. We're grateful to Speakers Trust and the …
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On July 12 the Key Stage 3 Drama Club performed a devised piece that they had created with our partners Chalk Line Theatre. The horror themed piece was performed with energy and confidence to an audience of families, teachers and friends.
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Reading at Mapledown School
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On 30th June pupils came to school wearing clothing that represented their fantastically diverse and colourful cultures. A pupil in Year 7 commented that, “I am walking around the school and it feels like I am travelling around the world.” On that same day our EAL pupils (English as an additional language) went to a local school to read …
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At the end of the school year the EAL pupils (English as an additional language) were treated to a visit to an outdoor swimming pool. Swimming is a wonderful way for children to gain independence and confidence while also having fun with one another. The children were also fascinated by the work of the lifeguards at the Parliament Hill …
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A group of children from Grow and Thrive enjoyed a visit to Sweet Tree Farm in Mill Hill. The pupils took part in a range of activities: picking and tasting different fruit, interacting with the animals, planting their own sunflower seed and taking part in a campfire activity. The children had a wonderful time experiencing new things while also …
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GCSE Drama Backstage Tour
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Year 10 Drama pupils were given a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the backstage workings of a major, central London theatre. A backstage tour of the National Theatre on the Southbank enhanced our pupils' understanding of all that goes on behind-the-scenes of every production. Pupils were introduced to the breadth of jobs involved in theatre, beyond the performers. We look forward …
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At the end of term we held a celebration event for the 130 pupils who have worked so hard in interventions this year with the Grow and Thrive team. Pupils enjoyed the opportunity to socialise while eating pizza and listening to live music provided by Brett and his dad. The young people were presented with certificates in recognition of …
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Our link with the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators opened up an extraordinary opportunity for some of our pupils. In July a group of Year 10 and 11 pupils went gliding! Some pupils came with an eye to an aeronautical career while others wanted to face their fears. Some had never flown before. The experience is subsidised by several City of …
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Innovative Enterprise came to our school in July to run the Soapbox Challenge for our Year 8 pupils. The pupils worked in teams of 7 to plan, price, produce, package and pitch their soaps! Each group elected CEOs and Marketing Managers, they calculated profit margins and even produced TV adverts. After creating their soaps in the science labs (leaving …
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