10 Skipper – Consistently Working Hard in English

Year 10 have not had an easy couple of weeks. After the fantastic performance of A Christmas Carol by the Box Clever theatre company they have gone head first into walk through GCSE English Language mocks.

They understand the importance of practising these skills in timed conditions but there lessons haven’t been the most exciting. However, they have approached every session with superb attitudes. The positivity around this process has been clear to see and engagement has been fantastic.

I am incredibly proud of this group and the progress they are making. Trust me, this will all pay off in the end.

Keep it up!

Mrs Desborough

X29 Skipper – A Change Really is Doing You Good!

X29 Skipper are approaching GCSE English with the mentality of champions. Our expedition is called ‘A Change Will Do You Good’ and I cannot help but admire the change in you all. Your focus, hard work and positive attitude is shining in all our lessons and I cannot help but leave them with a big smile on my face.

All your effort is also reflected in quality of your books and the amazing Quality and Craftsmanship shown. This is how you get smart. Keep it up guys!

Mrs Desborough and Mrs Burnitt

9 Skipper Fully Immersed in Wordsworth

The GCSE nature poems will be a key part of our ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’ expedition. Today 9 Skipper got up close and personal with nature as we started to consider our relationship with nature.

They completed a very mindful Do Now task taking some time to really look at and handle a carnation.

This allowed them to dive into to William Wordsworth’s ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ and collaboratively produce some stunning annotations.

This is how we Get Smart ahead of GCSEs. Keep working hard because you will see the rewards!

Proud of you all.

Mrs Desborough