The theme of National Science Week this year was ‘Change and Adapt’ and each year group, from 7-13, attended an assembly around these topics. Pupils in Years 7-10 carried out practicals in their science lessons: Year 7: chemical v physical changes Year 8: decay of bread in different conditions Years 9 and 10 – rates […]
Our outdoor learning friends at GROW are running a free club during the Easter holiday. GROW Farm Holiday Club will run this Easter from Monday 14th-Thursday 17th April. The club is open to 9-13 year old free school meal recipients & looked after children Click here for details and booking information. Happy gardening!
By Erik, Year 12 On March 11th, A Level Spanish students attended a study day on Trauma and Memory: Filming the Legacy of Dictatorships in Spain and Chile, exploring how contemporary films depict the Franco and Pinochet regimes. The day began with a screening of The Silence of Others, a powerful documentary about the lasting impact […]
By Vicky, Year 9 The London Library trip was so fun. We had a nice journey to the library in central London and found out a lot of interesting facts: like how the building got bombed during World War II; and how you can see through the floors because using less steel made the construction […]
We celebrated World Book Day last week with assorted activities in school and with a visit to The London Library. Award-winning author Tia Fisher visited on Friday and gave an inspiring assembly to Year 9 about her powerful book, Crossing the Line, on the importance of seeking safety and asking for help. She then gave […]
On March 4th, we took 80 pupils from Year 9 on a geography field trip to Epping Forest, visiting the Field Studies Council. In the forest, the geographers investigated tree height, age, and vegetation cover of ancient and young woodlands, gaining hands-on experience in fieldwork techniques which will help them prepare for their GCSE exam. […]
We were pleased to welcome Synergy Theatre Project into our school at the beginning of March to perform their play ‘Providers’ to Year 10. The play addressed being made homeless and explored how to cope when things are out of our control. This was an engaging performance that provided a valuable conversation starter for our […]
Year 8 were welcomed back from the half term break with an impactful play about climate change by Geologise Theatre Group. The play was an engaging way to learn about the causes and impact of greenhouse gases on us and the environment. After the play a group of pupils from years 7 and 8 benefitted […]
We were pleased to welcome students from King’s College London to speak to a group of Year 12s about careers in law. This session, delivered by King’s College Pro Bono Society, was invaluable for students who are exploring the possibility of a future in the legal sector. The workshop touched on the following: General introduction […]
Please be sure to look at the community page on our website from time to time. This page is regularly updated with information about groups and activities in our community as well as other local news. Perhaps your child would like to attend the coding and robotics sessions at Edgware Library this half term or […]