We are a learning community where all of us want to improve – from the youngest pupils to the most experienced member of staff. We are not afraid to try new approaches, to attempt the hardest tasks, nor are we worried about sometimes facing setbacks – every coach knows that when we say ‘We can’t do it…’ we should be adding ‘…yet!’ The recent Olympics have reminded us that to be outstanding requires constant effort, fine tuning and determination to be the best we can be. The Paralympics show us that barriers to achievement can be challenged and overcome with a positive mental attitude and inspiring teaching.
Teachers are professionals who are constantly reviewing their own performance, rebuilding lessons taught each time they are revisited with new ideas to match the learners’ needs, and to stimulate and challenge them to scale even greater heights. One pupil recently summed it up beautifully; she described the best lessons as not following lines, but being ‘squiggly’ with interest and enjoyment.
Similarly, we expect our learners to be aspirational for themselves, and to show enthusiasm for learning, and originality and creativity in their work, making every effort to ensure that others learn and thrive in an atmosphere of respect and dignity. We expect lessons to proceed without interruption because we have systematic, consistently applied approaches to behaviour management, and we expect our learners to play their part.
Visitors frequently comment on the calmness of the school. It is a safe and caring place, and we are proud of our students who show high levels of social responsibility, helping others around them, and contributing to the community and world around them. Courtesy, collaboration and co-operation are the hallmarks of our community.
Mr A. Birkett, Principal
Inspiring teachers, aspiring learners
Bring out the best
for life, not school
Parents and students are invited to attend meetings for the KS3 French and German Trips, to be held on Tuesday 4th June, in the Lecture Theatre. You will have the opportunity to meet staff accompanying the students on the trip and to familiarise yourself with the itinerary and expected standards of behaviour and dress.
The German Trip meeting will take place between 17:00 and 18:00 and the French Trip meeting will follow, from 18:00 to 19:00.
We are pleased to offer a wide range of half term activities for children aged 4-12 years, from Tuesday 28th until Friday 31st May. For more details of what’s on offer, please click here. Reply forms must be returned to the Hele’s front office by Thursday 23rd May.
The summer exams timetable has been released and is available here as a PDF.