Students completed another successful personal development day this week with students off timetable all day as they completed a series of themed sessions to further support their own development and build on valuable lessons learnt throughout the year.

Year 7 students spent the day celebrating cultures from all over the world as they designed and created their own costumes. The music department introduced them to Samba music which rang out across the school. Students learnt some other languages from our very own students to further highlight the wonderful mix of cultures and background our students have. They got to stretch their legs and dance with an hour of Capoeira. The while day rounded off with a parade through the sports hall to show off their creations.

Year 8 deepened their understanding and awareness of different disabilities. Students spent the day planning and filming their own documentary as well has a session on deaf awareness. They got the opportunity to learn to sing in BSL with a class run by our very own Resource Base for Deaf Students. Our PE department ran a Paralympic games tournament throughout the day so student could experience some wonderful and different sports.

Year 9 learnt valuable lessons on the important to consent and practising safe sex. They looked at the realities of pornography and the damaging image it can present. Then, to get them up and moving, a local karate school came in to run an introduction workshop on basic self-defence.

Year 10 completed their mock interview day. We welcomed 20+ visitors into the school for the day from local business to give every student a realistic experience of a real interview. They started the day with a talk from the Department of Work and Pensions before practising their interview techniques with their form and tutor. After their interview they reflected on their feedback, looked ahead to their futures and the dreams and goals they have for themselves. The day ended with our visitor’s recognising the students who really impressed them as we handed out careers excelled awards.

It was a truly wonderful day, and all the students did themselves proud.

Mr J Faulkner

Head of Computer Science,PSHE & Careers