5 December 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
Message from the Principal:
This week we have had an issue in some of the classrooms with our heating. Temporary heaters had been put into place to ensure classrooms were as comfortable as possible.
I am now pleased to report that the engineers have fixed the problem and full heating has been restored to the whole school.
Can I publicly thank our site team for swiftly making arrangements to manage and resolve the problem.
Mr Mallett
Principal
This week, our value focus is Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Integrity underpins everything we do, from safeguarding to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, as we come to the end of the term I would like to just update you on a few items.
Lockdown Drill
As part of our commitment to safety, we have informed all parents that the school will be conducting a lockdown drill between now and the end of term. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that correct procedures are in place to safeguard students and staff in the unlikely event of a real lockdown situation. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain these high standards.
Reports and Interventions
Reports for Years 7–10 will be issued in the last week of term. Year 11 parents’ evening will take place on Thursday 11th December, and reports will be shared then. The information from these reports will help us refine our morning intervention sessions to better support students’ learning – further details will follow.
Careers Support
We are pleased to offer an Apprenticeship Application Support Session for Year 10 and Year 11 students and parents, in partnership with Graham Construction. This will take place on Monday 8th December 4pm – 5pm – please note that this is an event for parents or families, no students must attend unaccompanied. You can scan the QR code below to book your spot:
This is a fantastic opportunity to get expert advice on apprenticeship applications and explore future career pathways.
Festive Activities
We are excited to remind you about some of upcoming Christmas celebrations that are inclusive and welcoming to all:
Pantomime Trips – Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th December – Selected students will have the opportunity to attend a festive pantomime at Sutton Town Hall. This trip offers a wonderful chance to experience live theatre and celebrate the holiday season.
School Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 17th December – our traditional Christmas lunch will be available to students for £2.40.
Christmas Concert & Community Dinner – Thursday 18th December – we warmly invite students, families, staff, and local residents to join us for an evening of festive music and food. Tickets are priced at £3 per person.
Christmas Jumper Day – A fun and festive way to end the term (details to follow).
These events are designed to bring our community together and celebrate the season in a way that everyone can enjoy, regardless of faith or background. More details will follow soon.
Finally, thank you for your continued support of both the school and your children. Working together, we can ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to succeed.
Yours sincerely
S.Mabbett
Assistant Principal
