When we developed our ability to deliver learning remotely during the COVID-19 lockdowns, I did wonder whether this would become our model for managing school closures due to extreme weather conditions… however, I must admit it was snow that I had in mind in those imaginings rather than the extreme heat of this week! Thank you for your support as we made the difficult decision to move to remote learning in order to best support ongoing learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the incredibly special Activities Week that has just passed. The amazing array of opportunities for students last week - ranging from experiencing the world of work for Year 12 and Year 10 students, a PGL residential trip to Shropshire for Year 9, Paris for Year 8 and camping in the Lake District for Year 7, along with a host of activities in school, as well as day trips to zoos, museums leisure and theme parks – was a remarkable feat of logistical planning and of incredible benefit to our students.
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As part of our registration activities, students have the opportunity to learn about and debate topics each week, using resources from VotesforSchools. This helps provide students with a wider understanding of current affairs, develops their empathy and kindness skills when considering sensitive issues, and also enables them to practise forming arguments and debating.
