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Term 4 - 20 March 2026

  

Dear Parent/Carer

This week's edition starts with a polite request to parents. We would really appreciate your support with parking arrangements at the end of the day if you collect your child from school by car. Since the public car park adjacent to the school changed ownership, there has been a significant increase in demand for parking in our visitors' car park: both from taxi companies transporting our more vulnerable learners, and from parents. Unfortunately, we can't offer this as a space for parents at the end of the day, especially as leaving the school car park by car leads to a significant risk to all students on foot leaving through the school gates.

Please be aware therefore, that if you do access this car park, you may not be able to exit the car park until the school gates and Jermyn Street have cleared (this normally takes around 10 minutes in order to protect the safety of our students). There are alternatives, of course. Using the local supermarket car parks as a meeting point for your child (one is a 2-minute pedestrianised walk for KSHS students) or asking them to meet you in a town location.

Please don't be offended if you are asked to wait before you leave, find your exit blocked or are asked to avoid using the school visitor's car park by one of the staff on duty at the end of the day. It's all in an attempt to keep our young people safe. 

Thank you as ever for your support.

Mrs J Smith
Headteacher

Useful Dates

Year 7 Stay Safe Day
All Day
23
March
Year 10 Assessment Week
All Day
from 23 Mar until 27 Mar
23
March
Year 12 Drama trip
12:45pm – 6:00pm
24
March
GCSE Fine Art Exam
All Day
from 26 Mar until 27 Mar
26
March
Year 9 Stay Safe Day
All Day
30
March
GCSE Graphics Exam
All Day
from 30 Mar until 31 Mar
30
March
Year 13 HOY/Tutor Parents Evening (if required)
All Day
31
March
Year 8 LCC Assembly - Vaping
8:45am – 9:30am
31
March
Staff Training Day
All Day
02
April
Term 5 Starts
All Day
20
April


Library and Literacy News

    

Well done to our two teams who brilliantly represented the school at the Senior National Reading Champions Quiz 2026 last week, it was a closely fought heat spanning 8 rounds of book themed questions- Our teams narrowly missed out on a place in this year’s final.

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Don’t forget- as part of our National Year of Reading celebrations the CIT Virtual Library CIT Virtual Library is now open.   Book reviews can be a great way to create a reading community that shares reading recommendations in one place and encourages us to try something new.

There are two ways to leave a review

  1. Scan the left-hand QR code
  2. Visit this link CIT Book Reviews

Mrs C Gibson

Learning Resource Centre Manager

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student with creative writing certificate

Creative Writing Success!

The English department are incredibly proud of Ella 8LMA, as she receives news that, after entering a Young Writers competition, her creative “mini saga” is due to be published. The book will showcase young writers’ writing and will be called Stranger Sagas – What Dreams May Come. A copy of this will remain in the National Archives of the British Library forever! Having read Ella’s entry, Mrs Jackson is very impressed with the tension and suspense that Ella has managed to create. Huge well done, Ella!


Maths News

UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge Results

The Maths department were delighted with the results of the recent Intermediate Maths Challenge and would like to say a massive well done to the students who took part. All entrants receive either a certificate of participation, bronze, silver or gold dependent on result. This year we had a bumper crop of certificates with 29 gold, 40 silver and 49 bronze! A further well done to those students who have succeeded in qualifying for the follow-up rounds:

Grey Kangaroo: Lexi Makaya, Eliza Evans and Paige Evans

Pink Kangaroo: Isla Moyes, Olivia Brockington, Claire Bauwens, Charlotte Barker

Lin Chen and Emily Webster

Cayley: Kamile Stonciute and Hala Elseherbiney

Participation in the follow up rounds act as entry points to the selection and training programmes for international competitions held in Oxford, Cambridge, Australia and Hungary. We wish all the students the best of luck in these follow up rounds.

Mr S Sheppard

Subject Leader - Mathematics


Art News

Year 12 Celebrate Stop Motion Success!

Our Year 12 Photography students have recently completed an exciting unit exploring the creative possibilities of stop motion animation. Using clay and paper to build characters, props, and miniature scenes, students brought their ideas to life through carefully planned frame-by-frame photography.

The results have been fantastic. Students demonstrated impressive creativity, patience, and technical skill as they animated their handmade models and paper elements to create engaging short films.

It has been wonderful to see students fully embrace the creative process, combining photography with hands-on making. Their dedication and attention to detail have truly paid off. 

Mr M Glithero 

Subject Leader - Art

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Students receive Extended Project Qualification Grades

Approximately 20 Year 13 students received their grades for an Extended Project Qualification after working on their projects during Year 12. The students had the freedom to select areas of study that interested them and worked on them throughout the year, with the majority choosing to write a dissertation. There were a wide variety of topics, covering areas such as Sociology, Psychology, History, Law, Fashion, Education, and Science. The students produced some excellent work and achieved some very high grades, as well as developing higher level skills and knowledge, giving them a great start in preparing for life after Sixth Form.

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History News

War of the Roses Conference

On Tuesday 3 March Year 12 and 13 Historians had the opportunity to hear six Historians deliver lectures on various aspects of the War of the Roses. These ranged from topics on Kingship in Late Medieval Kingship delivered by Professor John Watt from the University of Oxford to the Rebellions against Henry VII delivered by Sean Cunningham one of the leading historians in this field. This was followed by a formal debate on 'Was Edward IV more successful due to Lancastrian weaknesses or Yorkist strengths?' Students got to vote for which side of the debate they thought the strongest; Yorkist strengths won with 52% of the vote. More than 30 school took part with over 700 students in virtual attendance. The final session of the day was a presentation from a lecturer at the University of York about studying History at university. This is such a fantastic opportunity for students hear eminent historians and is great additional to their classroom learning.

Mrs E Constantine

Teacher of History

History students in online lecture

Latest News

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Wellbeing for All

Staff are invited to nominate students who have demonstrated a Growth Mindset in the past few weeks. This might have been in lessons, in clubs, tutor time or simply around school. Please note we already award bi-annual subject badges and merits for good academic work, effort and improvement. These Growth Mindset nominations recognise those who show resilience (academic or otherwise); who aren’t afraid to get things wrong and learn from it; those who have a go, take themselves out of their comfort zone or show that even if a task is tough, they will persevere.

Student Form Subject Entered By
River Craddock  7A Drama Ms M Padden
Olive Johnson  7L Drama Ms M Padden
Martha Rees  7W Science Mrs K Fairhead
Gracie Wells  7W Science Mrs K Fairhead
Alice Youens  8HK Ethics & Philosophy Miss J Nutt
Florence Bunkle  8KLM Geography Mrs S Livingstone
Rebecca Porter  8LMA Mathematics Mrs K Mahfouz
Lois Keane  8MAP Science Mr R Stone
Daisy Kent  8MAP Science Mr R Stone
Imogen Crosby  8NP Drama Ms P Adamson
Imogen Crosby  8NP History Mrs E Constantine
Willow Harris  8NP Drama Ms P Adamson
Willow Harris  8NP History Mrs E Constantine
Lyra-May Benton 9A Science Mrs L Martin
Anastasia Corbould  9A Science Mrs L Martin
Elodie Hogg  9F Geography Mrs S Livingstone
Izzy Modder-Fitch 9L Physical Education Mrs J Stacey
Izzie Musgrove  9L Physical Education Mrs J Stacey
Emily Page  9L Technology Miss E Colley
Caitlyn Roberts  9L Physical Education Miss S Ellis
Amelia Tomlinson  9L Technology Miss E Colley
Isla Standen  9W Physical Education Miss S Ellis
Isla Standen  9W Technology Miss E Colley
Issie Thorpe  9W Technology Mrs J Pankhurst
Chisom Agbim  10AH Mathematics Mrs K Brown
Scarlett Davis  10AH Business Mrs E Taylor
Sophie Evans  10AH German Mr L Rooke
Katherine Forgione  10AH German Mrs K Stokes
Belle Swan-Dennis 10APO Pastoral Mrs J Pankhurst
Belle Swan-Dennis 10APO Art Graphics Mr M Glithero
Boe Wills  10APO German Mrs K Stokes
Phoebe Crust  10HB German Mr L Rooke
Abigail Jones  10PA History Mrs S Gray-Smith
Michalina Kasica  10PA Mathematics Mrs K Brown
Issy Floy  11F Geography Mrs S Livingstone
Darunika Ahilan  11W Mathematics Mrs K Brown
Caitlin O'Connor  11W Mathematics Mrs K Brown
Lilly Rose Harris  12A English Literature Mr J Cassidy
Imogen Glenn  12F English Literature Mr J Cassidy
Holly Marshall  12F Pastoral Miss S Chant

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Support for Families

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16th–20th March) is a great opportunity for families to explore the wide range of external support available for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent children and young people. Below are trusted organisations offering guidance, resources and community support.

Working Together Team (Lincolnshire)

A National Autistic Society–accredited service providing specialist support for autistic children and young people across Lincolnshire. They offer advice, training, family support and resources to help young people thrive.

Autistic Girls Network

A national charity dedicated to improving understanding of autistic girls. Their resources include guides, awareness materials and support for families navigating female presentations of autism. 

Autism Central

A government‑funded programme offering free training, peer support and high‑quality resources for parents and carers of autistic children. 

ADHD UK 

Provides practical information on ADHD, including guidance for families, young people and schools.

ADDISS 

The National ADHD Information Service offering parent workshops, advice lines and accessible guidance for families navigating ADHD.

Mates in Mind

A national organisation supporting mental health and wellbeing, including resources linked to Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March 2026). They offer accessible information and free downloadable materials for families and young people.

Mrs K Brown

SENCo


Childcare Survey 2026 – Helping to Shape School Aged Childcare for your local community

Lincolnshire County Council wants to hear from you to help shape childcare in Lincolnshire.

They want to make sure every family in Lincolnshire can access childcare that truly works for them, from nurseries and childminders to breakfast clubs, after‑school sessions, and holiday clubs.

Your voice is vital in helping them understand what’s working well and where there may be gaps. Your feedback will help shape childcare across Lincolnshire.

For a chance to win a £50 high street voucher, complete the survey here: Childcare survey 2026 | Let's Talk Lincolnshire (T&Cs apply)

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Tickets can be purchased via ParentPay


Careers Events in Easter Holidays

Aspiring Physiotherapy 2026

Gain an insight into NHS Physiotherapy, a profession dedicated to improving mobility and helping patients regain independence lost through injury, ageing, or disability.

Running on Thursday 16 April, at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, 9 am to 3:30 pm. This event is open to young people aged 14-19 years, living or educated in Lincolnshire.

Delivered by NHS healthcare professionals, this event offers a valuable opportunity to discover what it’s like to work as a physiotherapist within the NHS. Participants will engage in workshops and informative sessions, including:

  • Q&A sessions with physiotherapy staff across a range of roles in a hospital team
  • University taster sessions led by current Physiotherapy students
  • Workshops exploring the use of specialist equipment
  • Simulated sessions and case studies demonstrating how physiotherapists working within a hospital support patients to live an independent life

 This is an excellent opportunity for young individuals eager to embark on a career working within health and care. To learn more or book a place, visit: https://lincstalentacademy.org.uk/events/ 


Aspiring Occupational Therapy 2026

Explore a career that sees beyond diagnosis and limitations, supporting independence and helping people live life to the fullest.

Running on Friday 17 April, at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, 9 am to 3:30 pm. This event is open to young people aged 14-19 years, living or educated in Lincolnshire.

Delivered by NHS healthcare professionals, this event offers a valuable opportunity to discover the skills and knowledge required for a career in Occupational Therapy. Participants will engage in workshops and informative sessions, including: 

  • Q&A sessions with staff from a variety of roles within the Occupational Therapy team
  • University taster sessions led by current Occupational Therapy students
  • Workshops exploring the use of specialist equipment
  • Simulated sessions and case studies demonstrating how Occupational Therapists support patients to live an independent life

 This is an excellent opportunity for young individuals eager to embark on a career working within health and care. To learn more or book a place, visit: https://lincstalentacademy.org.uk/events/