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Spring Newsletter 2026
It has been a fantastic term and we are so proud of our pupils' hard work.
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Please remember that school finishes at 12.30pm tomorrow for the holidays. We look forward to seeing everyone back for a 10.30am start on Monday 13th April. All important dates for next term can be found here: Term dates
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Wishing all our families a wonderful break and Happy Passover/Happy Easter to those who are celebrating.
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Message From The Principal
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In March we celebrated Futures Month. Although 'Futures' has a focus all year round, it has a particular focus in March, and this year in addition to work of subject teams highlighting future career pathways linked to their subjects, you can read about a number of other activities that have taken place in this newsletter. These included visits to Oxford …
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Congratulations to our new student leaders for their appointments following interviews with our own senior leadership team. Student Principals: Iris and Holly Student Vice Principals: Leen and Lashaun Student Associate Principals: Safaa, Saman and Mohammad P Our student leadership team live our values and we're delighted that they have embraced the responsibility of being both ambassadors and role models.
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We are thrilled to announce that the Great Saracens High Bake Off is back and bigger than ever! Successful entrants from Years 7 to 10 are eager to show off their culinary talents. To kick things off, our contestants have already been presented with their official Bake Off aprons. They looked delighted to receive them and are now fully equipped …
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World Book Day and the National Year of Reading were marked in school this week with a visit from author Ashley Hickson-Lovence. Ashley led an inspiring assembly with Year 9, talking about his journey to becoming an author and introducing them to his award-winning verse novel Wild East. He encouraged them all to push themselves and to explore their creativity. …
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On 23rd March our Year 12s descended upon the UCAS Discovery exhibition at the Excel Centre, armed with nothing but empty tote bags and big dreams. It was a high-stakes scavenger hunt for their futures, where students interrogated university reps about everything from advanced-level degree courses and tuition fees to the most important question of all: 'Where is the best …
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As our Year 13 students enter the final hurdle of their academic adventure, they aren’t just surviving - they are thriving! We are bursting with pride to announce that the ‘Class of 2026’ has been raking in some truly stellar university offers. From the high-stakes world of Medicine to the complex coding of Computer Science, our students are heading to …
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Our T Level students have taken part in a wide range of activities designed to enhance their skills, broaden their experiences, and prepare them for future careers. T Level Digital One student had the exciting opportunity to travel to Spain as part of a work placement with Techstart, gaining valuable international industry experience. T Level Health Our Year 12 students …
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Transition From Primary To Secondary
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How has your Year 7 child settled into Saracens High School? How do you feel they have adjusted to the change from primary to secondary school? Miss Arkinstall and Ms Ferrari will deliver a 6 week programme to support you with the ongoing transition into secondary education. Some of the topics we will look at include: Parent-child communication Managing conflicts …
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Inspiring our Business Students
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We were delighted to recently welcome two industry experts to Saracens High School to lead specialist workshops for our A Level and T Level business students. Cathy Dugmore, who has extensive experience in Human Resources, shared her insights into how businesses support and manage their staff. Her session was incredibly valuable, helping students see how their classroom learning applies to …
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Our Year 9 Drama GCSE pupils recently reached a major milestone in their creative journey, performing Ride or Die by Florence Espeut-Nickless as part of the prestigious National Theatre Connections festival. Taking to the professional stage at the Wycombe Swan Theatre, this was a high-stakes moment for our pupils. For the majority of the cast, it marked their first-ever performance in a professional venue …
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Parent Support During Exams
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Do you feel confident with how to support your child through the exam period? Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) and Saracens High School will deliver an informative session about how parents can support young people to manage their wellbeing under exam stress. Some of the topics we will look at include: Signs of stress Emotional regulation Healthy habits Parent-child communication …
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Our first House competition of the academic year was a resounding success, filled with energy, teamwork, and healthy rivalry. Pupils from Alphonsi, Hill, Johnson, Rimla, Trenchard, and Wilberforce went head-to-head in a packed afternoon of sport and community action. The competition was fierce across the football pitches, netball courts, and basketball hoops, with pupils showing incredible enthusiasm and sporting spirit. Beyond …
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Our Elite Aspirations students from Saracens Sixth Form enjoyed an inspiring visit to the University of Oxford. This access day provided a fantastic opportunity for our young people to envision their futures at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. The day was packed with valuable sessions, including: Application Guidance: Expert advice on the admissions process and "top tips" for …
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Dr Bike offers free bike checks on children's and adults bikes in Barnet. Dr Bike sessions are run by qualified bicycle mechanics. Members of the public can take along their bicycles to have a free, full safety check, which includes the condition of tyres, rims, gears, brake function and tyre pressure and adjustments can be made if required, all for …
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Our T Level Health students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Royal Free Health Careers Day, where they gained valuable insight into a wide range of nursing, healthcare science, and allied health professional roles. The experience gave the young people a clearer understanding of the varied career pathways available to them after completing T Level Health. Throughout the afternoon, …
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We are incredibly proud of our talented dancers who represented Saracens High School at the Barnet Dance Festival last week. Dance club members from Years 7, 8 and 9 took to the stage to perform an energetic commercial-style routine. Dancing to End of Time by Beyoncé, the pupils showcased impressive energy, syncronisation and confidence. The atmosphere at the Arts Depot …
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International Women's Day
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International Women’s Day this year provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to honour the achievements of women and learn about the ongoing journey toward gender equality. The pupils explored the history of the day, discovering its origins in the labour movements of the early 20th century. They also had the privilege of hearing from two inspirational guest speakers: Asvini …
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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
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We are incredibly proud of the Year 9 pupils who completed their Bronze DofE practice expedition in Cuffley. Spread across six teams, 40 pupils spent two days trekking and one night camping under the stars. The journey was certainly a challenge! Their routes took them through dense woodland, across local golf courses, and over some very muddy fields. Despite the …
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"Why go to university?" That was the question Matt Chester, our guest speaker, helped Year 12 think about when he came into school to speak to the year group. Matt was representing City St George's University, who are good friends of the school and have supported our students in many of ways in recent years. He spoke to our young …
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Pupils in Years 9 and 10 deepened their understanding of how Great Britain is governed when Damien Dalton, from the UK Parliamentary Education Team, came to school. Our visitor taught the young people the differences between the House of Commons and the Hosue of Lords and explained how decisions are debated before they are passed. Some of our sixth formers …
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Year 7 learnt about alcohol in an age-appropriate way through the performance in school by Smashed Live. Our pupils were really engaged in the hour-long performance that outlined the risks and consequences of underage drinking and overconsumption of alcohol. We're grateful to the Smashed performers for presenting such important information in a way the children can understand. We'll be following …
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This week, we celebrated British Science Week, with a range of activities designed to spark curiosity and bring science to life for our pupils. Across the week, pupils explored the theme of Curiosity through assemblies, competitions, practical investigations and whole school activities. Highlights included: Practical investigations (Chemistry & Physics) Key Stage 3 pupils took part in a forensic science investigation, …
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We were delighted to welcome Upfront Theatre to Saracens High School this week for a powerful performance of their play 'Consent'. Pupils in years 9 and 11 watched a captivating play designed to explore consent and healthy relationships. The actors brought these sensitive topics to life in a way that resonated with our young people. Following the performance, pupils took …
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We were delighted to welcome Adam Reed from Arkive Headcare for an inspiring session with pupils in Years 10, 11, and 12. As the official self-care partner of Saracens Women, Arkive’s visit was one of the many benefits of our school’s unique relationship with the Saracens organisation. Adam shared his impressive career journey, offering valuable insights into the fashion and …
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