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December 2023
Every year we have some days dedicated to the creative arts. You can read below about the many projects and visits from Together We Create.
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Our pupils and students have worked really hard this term and we hope they, with you, can enjoy a rest over the break.
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We look forward to welcoming all years back on Tuesday 9th January. If you have a son or daughter in Year 11 please come with your child to the GCSE Success Fair the day after we return.
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It was a Saracens High School first when we took approximately 150 pupils to see a professional West End production!
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Pupils were blown away by the costumes, set, scenery and special effects of Frozen - not to mention the live singing and orchestra. It was a magical experience with pupils also seeing Covent Garden's Christmas decorations.
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We're so impressed with how Saracens High School pupils and their families have supported our various Christmas collections.
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Spurred on by the energised Charity Champions, we have collected items for a local food bank and also for Operation Christmas Child.
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The food bank donations and shoe boxes have all been delivered, ready for Christmas.
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Well done Saracens High School community.
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What a privilege it was to have Kelly Brown visit us in the final week of term.
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The Saracens and Scotland rugby legend spoke to our pupils about his stammer and how he has come to 'accept and adapt.' This was particularly appropriate as our enrichment focus in December is Other Abilities.
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In the assemblies Kelly delivered inspiring presentations followed …
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Over 120 pupils from Years 7 and 8 enjoyed our Christmas Movie Night on the final Monday of term.
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The event was skillfully organised by the Pupil Leadership Team with special mention going to Freddie in Year 11 and Yusra in Year 12. The movie-goers enjoyed watching the Christmas classic, Home Alone, while snacking on pizza and popcorn.
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During Togetether We Create, our Arts Week, pupils from Alphonsi participated in drama workshops with visiting theatre companies.
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Year 7 and 8 pupils enjoyed a devising workshop with Chickenshed Theatre. During the workshop they took part in games and activities which developed their confidence and understanding of how to create their own piece of theatre. At the end they all …
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Our Year 7 and 8 girls' rugby team made us so proud at their first rugby tournament.
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Saracens Captain, Lotte Clapp, is a PE teacher at the host school and was impressed by the standard of play.
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Our team was fearless, displaying excellent skill and athleticism. The girls played two games, recording one win and one defeat. One of the …
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During our Arts Week pupils in DT enjoyed working in groups on a build-a-buggy project. Pupils designed their buggies before assembling them with soldering.
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Next came working together to design race courses! The little vehicles had to go over, under and through on their courses.
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The pupils learnt new skills and also worked well together in their teams.
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Some of our pupils from the Go Forward cohort visited the Olympic Park in Stratford to cycle in the velodrome and on the BMX track.
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The pupils had the opportunity to ride the professional racing and BMX bikes while under the supervision of instructors. They then relished racing against one another on the different tracks.
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Year 7 pupil, Coby, impressed …
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Students from Saracens Sixth Form spent a day at Shawbrook Bank’s head office in the City of London.
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Alongside students from a handful of other schools and colleges, our young people heard from Chief Compliance Officer Paul Asare-Archer about his career and the challenges he faced. The students were then matched with current apprentices from a range of departments and …
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Pupils were privileged to be led in a body percussion workshop by someone who had previously performed in the West End production of STOMP.
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The children learnt how to perform and maintain a rhythm using their body or basketball. They were encouraged to think about how they could use these skills within their own musical pieces.
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Rising costs of both ingredients and gas mean we have had to make the difficult decision to slightly increase the price of school lunches.
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From 1st January school lunches will increase from £2.50 to £2.60.
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This is exceptional value for the quality and quantity of food the children receive from our outstanding catering team.
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Theatreland Treasure Hunt
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During Arts Week all pupils in Alphonsi House took part in a treasure hunt around London's Theatreland in the heart of the West End.
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Pupils looked out for famous theatres and landmarks while learning interesting facts about the theatres they were looking for.
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Pupils also had the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere in Covent Garden. It was a magical …
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Many pupils were given a hand-on, full-throttle introduction to wheelchair rugby when Saracens Wheelchair Rugby Club came and spent the day with us.
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Pupils used wheelchairs and were taught manoeuvering, passing and the rules of the sport.
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In their Design and Technology lessons they also considered the design of chairs for sports.
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We were able to share some sessions with …
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Our T Level Health sixth formers had the opportunity to hear about the vital work of London Air Ambulance when one of their paramedics came to the school.
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Students watched a fascinating presentation and had the opportunity to ask questions.
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T Level Health prepares students for jobs across the health sector, be that midwifery, nursing, caring or becoming a member …
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Throughout the four days of Arts Week pupils looked at examples of music as a form of protest. They researched whatever they felt passionate about and wrote their own raps and lyrics to support this theme.
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Pupils created and performed songs in groups and even made a music video. Finally the pupils created artwork for their single before performing their …
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The sixth form Politics students were fortunate enough to visit the highest court in London: the Supreme Court.
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It was enriching for the students to see how theoretical legal concepts met with real-world practices.
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The courtroom was charged with history. The elevated benches for the judges, intricate artwork and sombre ambiance conveyed the solemnity of the space.
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Our Year 11 and 12 artists were invited by Saracens great, Maro Itoje, to visit his art gallery in London.
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Itoje has recently launched Akoje Gallery in partnership with Khalil Akar, former director of the Signature African Art Gallery. The exhibition in Kentish Town showcases art from Africa and the African diaspora.
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The visit was so valuable to our pupils, …
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Making a seasonal candle holder from scratch requires a lot of planning and numerous different skills.
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Pupils first used CAD software (computer aided design) before measuring, marking and cutting their bases. Next came sanding and assembly followed by painting and decorating.
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This was a wonderful project and the outcomes produced were beautiful and varied.
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A group of pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 had the opportunity to learn about different careers at an interactive Futures Day at StoneX Stadium.
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Pupils heard from people who work in catering, marketing, banking, professional sport and members of the Saracens Foundation. The children were able to ask questions and were inspired by the possibility of pursuing similar …
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During Arts Week pupils heard from professionals who work in the dramatic arts.
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Vikesh, Director of Chalkline Theatre Company, discussed his journey into theatre as a director and producer. Jessica King, a professional actor, reflected on her journey into acting from childhood to the present day. She discussed the highs, the lows and how opportunities can present themselves when you …
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Applications are now open for Saracens Sixth Form. You can apply by clicking here.
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We were honoured to welcome so many guests to the open evenings we held this term for our sixth form.
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With the sixth form leadership, subject specialists and visiting presenters from Middlesex University, students had the opportunity to learn more about our A Levels, T Levels …
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Our Year 8 pupils finished second in a Junior Enterprise competition at Middlesex University.
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Over a day’s session, teams were tasked with designing a recycling solution that could be used within the home. Teams were given a choice of four materials to recycle and judges assessed entries on a range of criteria, including: originality; clear problem identification; creative design choice; …
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Barnet Council have joined together with many other local authorities to make a short film called Any of Us. CLICK HERE to watch the three minute film that shines the light on the national shortage of foster families that are so urgently needed. Barnet Council provides good support to foster families. Any of us can foster and make a difference to …
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Local Village Network have been leading lessons for Year 10 in PSHCE this half term. The culmination of the children's work was entering the Mayor of London's Design Future London competition.
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On the penultimate week of term, four teams travelled into central London to present their surveys of the local area and their vision for redevelopment.
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Our pupils spoke passionately …
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We have had some brilliant successes in PE this term.
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Our boys and girls rugby teams have made wonderful progress. The majority of pupils in our Year 7 teams have played their first ever matches, inspired after watching Saracens play at StoneX Stadium.
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Our boys’ football teams have played superbly, showing hard work and discipline in training and matches and …
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Some of our Year 8 pupils are Transport for London (TfL) Pioneers. They meet six times a year and are facilitated by Michael Kitchen, TfL's Youth Travel Ambassador.
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The pupils recently carried out an investigation into the air quality in our local area. The children divided into three sub teams and used bio-indicators, such as lichen and tar spots on …
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Golden Gloves Winner at Boxing Club
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The Boxing Club has gone from strength to strength and is proving to be valuable in building confidence, particularly for pupils whose first language isn't English.
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Mason in Year 11 was the first club member to be awarded the Golden Gloves pin badge for his progress in boxing skills.
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We look forward to seeing which pupils will receive this award …
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After the success of the course we ran last year we are planning to run another Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food course in the new year.
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Please look out for a notice early next year about the free eight week course we'll be running after school on Fridays.
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Those who attend will learn how to cook tasty, healthy dinners without …
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Music rang around the corridors during Arts Week!
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Carlos Camara led the pupils in an African drumming workshop, teaching the children the three strokes of a jambe and how to perform solos.
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Members of the British Army spoke to our pupils about life in the army as a professional musician. Pupils were amazed that you could join the army and …
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