Dear Families,
Thank you for all of your feedback regarding our uniform consultation. It has been great to read the 276 responses received so far. We will keep the feedback form open for another week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to share their views. Once the consultation is complete, I will update you on the outcomes and we will produce an FAQ section on our website to address specific questions raised during this process.
World Book Day
It was lovely to see so many staff dressing up as their favourite book characters yesterday to mark World Book Day 2026. The costumes sparked fantastic discussions, and it was brilliant to see such enthusiasm from students about the stories they are currently enjoying.
Mrs. Raven, our Librarian and Literacy Leader, delivered assemblies this week on the power of reading. She shared how reading supports mental health, provides an escape from daily pressures, and develops critical thinking. One key statistic stood out:
- Reading 20 mins per day: Exposes a child to approx. 1.8 million words per year.
- Reading 2 mins per day: Exposes a child to approx. 8,000 words per year.
Please continue to support your child with their daily reading. By committing to just 20 minutes a day, you are ensuring they have the vocabulary and comprehension skills to open doors for whatever path they choose in the future.
Prison, Me, No Way!
This week, students participated in workshops provided by the charity “Prison, Me, No Way!”, funded by the Rushden Rotary Club, for which we are extremely grateful. Students engaged with content focusing on county lines and the impact of drugs, and they encountered the "mobile prison cell" to experience the reality of what a prison cell feels like.
This is a hard-hitting experience that highlights the reality of criminal behaviour and the impact poor choices can have on an individual and their loved ones. We have hosted this workshop for a number of years and look forward to continuing this partnership with the Rushden Rotary Club in the future.
Year 11 Mocks
Our Year 11 students have been doing a sterling job over the past two weeks. We are incredibly proud of their conduct and the mature way they are looking forward to receiving feedback. We have one more week of exams to go; teachers are working hard behind the scenes to get all papers marked and feedback prepared for the final push toward GCSEs. As many students approach the end of their BTEC courses, we will ensure no time is wasted by providing additional revision materials for those subjects immediately upon completion.
Thank you all for your continued partnership and support. We hope you have a lovely weekend and look forward to seeing all students on Monday!
Yours sincerely,
Mr. J. Firth
Principal
