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Winter Newsletter
Read on for a round-up of just some of the goings on at Saracens High School over the past 6 weeks.
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Happy Christmas and Happy Chanukah to those celebrating. To everyone in our community we wish you a peaceful break and a very happy new year. We look forward to welcoming all of our learners back at school on Tuesday 6th January.
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Message from the Principal
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Our half-term has culminated in the wonderful celebrations of the winter fair and the fantastic production, The Wiz. Thank you to the Pupil Leadership Team, and all of our performers and backstage crew who have taken part in those events. Thank you also to the amazing staff who have facilitated them and the families who have supported their children. We …
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Standing Ovation for The Wiz
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Saracens High School performers followed the yellow brick road to success this week with their vibrant debut musical, The Wiz. The production was a true community effort, with children from each year group managing everything from starring roles and live music to technical lighting and striking set design. We were delighted to host local primary schools for matinee performances, including …
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19th December: Last day of autumn term; pupils finish at 12.30 (no lunch) 6th January: Children return to school for the spring term Term dates and events can be found here, including the dates for 2026-2027.
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Our end-of-term winter fair was a spectacular success, bringing our community together for an afternoon of festive joy. Sports enthusiasts showcased their skills in the football and basketball games, while others tested their aim at the duck game, cone practice, and the hilarious toilet game. For those seeking creativity, the craft stall and henna station were bustling with activity. Guests …
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Build Your Own University
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Our Year 7 pupils recently enjoyed an exciting workshop delivered by Middlesex University. The session introduced children to university life, exploring how campuses differ from schools and the amazing facilities available to adult learners. The highlight of the day was a creative challenge: building a dream university using Lego! Working in teams, pupils designed their own campuses, chose a name, …
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Octopus Energy have been friends of Saracens High School for a numner of years and this term they invited our Year 11s and 12s to their headquarters in London. It was a fantastic day filled with career insights and hundreds of pink octopus plushies! Employees shared their journeys, highlighting the diverse roles available in the green energy sector. Students also …
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Last week, we were delighted to welcome Natalie Bone and her colleagues from the King’s College London Pro Bono Society. They delivered an inspiring session for students considering a career in law. The team explored various legal practice areas and shared what it is like to study at King’s College London—a world-leading university where one of our own T Level …
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Workshadowing and Fundraising at StoneX
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A number of our sixth formers gained valuable work experience when they shadowed Saracens rugby club staff at a game in December. Our talented students were placed with the following teams, to match their skills and interests: operations; marketing; hospitality; and production. We are grateful to Saracens for giving our students these unique experiences that are the envy of young …
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Free activities this Winter
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Looking for fun, creative, and active ways to spend the winter holidays? The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme is offering FREE activities at Tarling Road Community Hub, N2. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! What’s On: Fitness – Move, Sweat, Grow Get active and boost your energy with fun sports and fitness sessions. • Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 | Multiple time …
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This December, our pupils celebrated Other Abilities Month by playing boccia. Originally designed for athletes in wheelchairs, this inclusive game is similar to bowls and requires great focus. The children had a fantastic time learning the rules and testing their skills. The matches were exciting and really brought out everyone's competitive streak! It was a wonderful way to have fun …
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Generous Donation From Helping Hands
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On the first day of December, the charity Helping Hands from Willesden Temple, delivered a donation of food for breakfast club. It was wonderful meeting Anish Halai and Vipal Hirani. We're grateful for the support we receive from local charities like these.
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Table Football Club enjoyed a visit to The Shed, a training centre in Cockfosters. 12 pupils travelled by minibus along with Mr Malte, Mr Owusu and Mr Hawkes. The group left school at 3.30pm, replete with school packed lunches. At 3.50pm, in the Friday traffic, they were'nt yet on Mill Hill Broadway and most of the lunches had been consumed! The …
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A Level Geography Fieldwork
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Year 12 ventured out to Epping Forest on a cold, sunny (and muddy!) day for a water and carbon cycle fieldwork day. In the morning the students carried out experiments in the forest, looking at rates of infiltration, surface runoff and interception. The afternoon was spent looking at the carbon cycle. The geographers measured the height and circumference of trees …
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At the end of November our Pre-Apprenticeship students were invited to the local Military Preparation College for Training (MPCT) to experience what next steps might look like there. The students took part in a number of activities and exercises including: A real life grid references task Large scale noughts and crosses A communication game Our group were informed about the …
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King's College Science Taster Day
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King's College is a Russell Group university on the Strand in London. Some of our Year 10 pupils were fortunate to attend a fascinating taster day at the university on the subject of 'dark matter'. The day began with a lecture about 'dark matter mysteries' delivered by Dr Doddy Marsh. Another lecturer, Dr Jim Dobson, then engaged our pupils' minds …
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To kick off Other Abilities Month the Grow & Thrive team invited pupils from The Courtyard school in Islington to join us for wheelchair rugby, taught by coaches from Saracens Wheelchair Rugby Club. All of the pupils had a fantastic time learning the many skills required for wheelchair rugby. The workshop concluded with a friendly match which was played in …
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Our sixth form economists enjoyed a trip to The City, the central business district in London. The excursion began with a visit to Guildhall, a grade I listed building and the centre of government in the Square Mile. We saw two enormous models of London that showed every current and proposed building. We learned about the development of London and …
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University Future for Year 10
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Our entire Year 10 cohort were encouraged to imagine university in their futures at an assembly delivered by a guest from the University of Hertfordshire. Abby Smith is an Education Liason Officer from the University of Hertfordshire, based in Hatfield. Abby has become a friend of the school and always delivers sessions that are thought-provoking and engaging. Over 90% of …
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Youth First News From Barnet
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Please click here for Barent's latest Youth First news. There is a feast of local information, including lots of ideas for activities for chidlren to do over the winter break.
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Award Winning Mathematician
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An enormous congratulations to sixth former, Yassine, on receiving an award in recognitions of his extraordinary mathematical prowess! After competing in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge earlier this year, Yassine was invited to a follow-up challenge. There he achieved gold, the highest award available! Congratulations Yassine! We offer a diverse range of A Levels in our sixth form, with maths …
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A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
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As we approach the end of term, we share a heartfelt thank you to Kate Alcock, our founding CEO, who is retiring after years of visionary leadership. Kate’s dedication has been the cornerstone of Saracens Multi-Academy Trust, and we wish her a wonderful retirement in Derbyshire. We hope she finds immense joy in the rolling countryside and treasures every moment …
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