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Christmas Newsletter 2024
What a full term we’ve had!
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The Year 7s have settled in wonderfully and are already embracing our values of discipline, hard work, honesty and humility. At the top end of the school we are thrilled to see the impressive university offers pouring in for our first cohort of year 13s.
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We wish you and your families a restful time together over the break and, to those who are celebrating, we wish you a Happy Hanukkah or a Happy Christmas. Click here to see our holiday card!
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Message from the Principal
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I always find that the end of a year is a good time to reflect on what has gone well and what we want to still improve. We have had some wonderful high moments this academic year, starting in August when the Year 11 pupils received their GCSE results, and we are delighted to see from the recently published data …
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Activities During Christmas Holidays
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Please note that bookings are now open for the many and varied activities run for children and young people over the Christmas holidays. Click here to see the Barnet Youth magazine: 024461-BC4689---Barnet-Youth-Magazine-Winter-2024-DIGITAL.pdf Families in receipt of Free School Meals will receive e-vouchers nearer the holidays so that they can book activities free of charge.
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We've had a fantastic term of sport at Saracens High, with the new Year 7s showing enthusiasm, dedication and skill. Congratulations to the Year 7 netball team for being the winners of their Barnet league pool. We wish them all the best as they advance to the finals after Christmas. There have also been some superb goals from the Year …
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Autumn Term in the Sixth Form
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As the festive season approaches, we take great pride in reflecting on the incredible achievements of our sixth form students and staff this term. A key highlight was preparing our first student for a Cambridge University interview—a testament to the ambition, hard work, and support that defines our sixth form community. Additionally, all Year 13 students have successfully completed their …
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By Erik, Year 12 This year, Saracens High School celebrated the Christmas holidays with Scrooge the Panto, a hilarious and modernised version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Isabelle's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge was particularly outstanding; it was original, unique and truly captivating. The music was one of the show's most memorable aspects. Indeed, the musicians gave heart to each …
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Notices from the School Office
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Lost Property: Please make sure all uniform has your child's name in (either with a stick-in or sew-in label or with their name written onto the label with a Sharpie). Lost property is always out for children to look through if they have misplaced an item. End of day Arrangements: Please ensure your child is aware of any post-school arrangements …
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Each October we celebrate Black History Month. This year the theme was 'Reclaiming Narratives.' One of our new history teachers, Mr John, gave some wonderful assemblies that highlighted a number of Black women including Evelyn Dove, Mary Seacole and his own grandma. Alexis in Year 11 was the winner of our annual poetry competition with a poem which also focused …
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Year 11 pupils have had a busy, productive and successful autumn term, including completing their mock exams and our Making Memories trip to Flip Out. Our Prefects are also back in full swing carrying out their duties to support their peers and staff to have a positive day. Next term we have: our GCSE Success Fair to look forward to; …
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By Prince and Naveyah, Year 10 On Making Memories Day at the end of November, Year 10 were brought to the trading floor for Stock Market Showdown. We arrived at school in business wear, such as suits, shirts and formal shoes. We were given a run-down of how the day would work and were then put into groups of 7. …
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Our 6 week programme helping parents support their children with the transition from primary to secondary school has been really well received. Ms Ferrari, our Family-School Partnership Coordinator, helped us think about: Managing conflicts Parent/child communication Understanding the teenage brain Setting boundaries Establishing routines (especially around home learning and sleeping) During the sessions we also considered how we can better …
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Our female computer scientists benefitted from a presentation by BlackRock Women In Tech on behalf of Inspiring Girls UK. Our visitors shared their own careers in tech as well as introducing our pupils to the breadth of roles available within this growing industry. Pupils were taught which key skills are needed in the sector and routes into that world. We …
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Colindale Station Colindale station is planned to reopen during the afternoon on Friday 20th December. Customers are advised to check before they travel to the station on this day. The station will reopen in a temporary state, with work along the platform and next to the old station building continuing into next year. Step-free access will not be available until the new ticket …
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A Level Geography Conference
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Over 900 A level geography students attended the Hazards Conference at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on Wednesday 4th December. Our geographers learnt from university experts about the most recent science of hazards. We heard a fascinating presentation from a geophysicist who shared the most recent fibre optic cable technology used to measure earthquakes. We also heard from a professor in …
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By Ranya and Mya, Year 7 Making Memories was amazing! We did different escape rooms. I really enjoyed the murder mystery ones. We had so much fun and loved the teachers' support. I enjoyed my time and hung out with all of my friends. I can't wait to do it again next year. I've really enjoyed my time here so …
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By Rayna, Year 11 During our latest Making Memories trip, we visited Brent Cross Flip Out. We travelled by train to the new Brent Cross West station. During the experience there were inflatables, slides, a "free fall" and a ninja play 'jungle' as well as trampolines. At lunch time, we went to the new Claremont Park to enjoy the sunshine. This …
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Equifax, the global credit reporting agency, has invested in our sixth formers this term. Ways they've invested in our young people has included: A presentation about money matters such as budgeting and the credit score system A workshop for the T Level Business students Students from the Business and Economics department spending time at their offices in the City The …
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Sixth Form Work Placements
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Work placements are now in full swing for many of our sixth formers. Pre-Apprenticeship students and Year 13 T Level students are spending time with a wide range of local businesses to gain vital employability skills such as time management, problem solving, professional presentation, and teamwork. Students at Saracens Sixth Form are lucky enough to spend time learning from employers …
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By Khosrow, year 9 Earlier this month, Hephzibah Rudofsky, daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, came in to talk to Year 9. She spoke about her mother’s experience of the concentration camps and I found it very interesting and learnt lots that I didn’t know before. For example, that Jewish people in the concentration camps were made to stand for …
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It was wonderful to see how much our pupils and their cake baking/cake buying families supported the House Cake Sale. The cakes looked (and tasted!) delicious and helped us raise lots of money for the different house charities. Alphonsi raised £126 for World Food Organisation Johnson raised £61 for the RSPCA Wilberforce raised £57 for Clean Water Rimla raised £56 …
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Students in Saracens Sixth Form enjoy a comprehensive programme of futures visits and visitors to introduce them to further study and employment destinations they may wish to pursue. The visit to BP was one such visit, giving our young people a deeper understanding of the energy sector and career opportunities within BP. Students enjoyed interactive sessions, networking opportunities with BP …
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By Aron M, Year 8 During our most recent Making Memories activity, Year 8 visited the British Museum in London. This was very exciting due to the sheer number of amazing artifacts it holds, such as the Rosetta Stone, several mummified corpses, and Anglo Saxon armour. This was the first time I had visited this museum, and I immediately noticed …
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Public Speaking Workshop for Year 12
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By Erik, year 12 For Making Memories, Year 12 were treated to an on-site experience with visitors from Loud Speaker! We were instantly met by incredibly friendly and energetic hosts who set the mood for a fun-filled day. Indeed, the event was a fantastic opportunity for Year 12s to socialise and bond with one another as we competed by doing …
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Year 8 spent a day with London Ambulance learning vital life saving skills. Pupils worked in small groups, benefitting from the close supervision of one trained paramedic per six pupils as they learnt DR ABC, CPR and how to use a defibrillator. This session builds on the personal safety lessons pupils learnt with Street Doctors in Year 7. Later this …
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GSK Workshop for Sixth Form
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Our sixth formers enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a GSK workshop, delivered in collaboration with the amazing team at Spark! charity. The session was packed with engaging activities, including: Insights into the diverse career paths within GSK and the wider STEM sector Speed networking and interactive skills-based challenges An exclusive opportunity for students to connect with GSK employees as …
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Year 9 Learn Survival Skills
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By Ivo, Year 9 For the Year 9 Making Memories trip we had a fantastic day of learning camping skills. We learnt how to use a knife, how to make campfires and how to build shelters. We had loads of fun and enjoyed working in teams. We were shown how to use a knife to make a tent peg safely and …
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London Treasure Hunt for Year 13
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By Basit, Year 13 Following our assessments the week prior, our ‘Making Memories’ trip on Tuesday was a perfect opportunity for an educational experience outside of the classroom. We had a great opportunity to explore parts of central London that we may not have been able to see on our own and, therefore, discover the rich history the city has …
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