YEAR 7 GRAPHICS
As they complete their final rotation of the year, our Year 7 students have shown impressive creativity, resilience and determination in our new Graphics programme.

We are incredibly proud of the fantastic work they have produced and the skills they have developed ...throughout the rotation.

We would love for you to come and see their creations at our Summer Exhibition on 4 July, from 12pm to 4pm. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and the outstanding work taking place across the school.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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CHANCE TO COMPETE
Huge congratulations to our U13 girls who competed in the Chance to Compete county tournament at St Margaretsbury CC on Monday!

The team played some superb cricket, winning all but one of their pool games. They then went on to completely dominate their play-off match,... securing a 3rd place overall!

A fantastic achievement, girls—well done!

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BIOLOGY IN ACTION
Our Year 12 Biology students enjoyed another action packed day on their field studies trip yesterday.

The day began with an axe throwing session before students headed to Weymouth Beach to investigate marine zonation. Working in the field, they carried out sampling of... algae, crabs, limpets, periwinkles and a range of other marine organisms, developing valuable ecological fieldwork skills.

After lunch, the focus shifted to river ecology. Students measured environmental factors including flow rate, sediment size and nitrate levels, while also collecting and identifying freshwater invertebrates such as mayfly nymphs and whirligig beetles.

The evening provided an opportunity to relax and reflect on the day's learning, with a campfire, marshmallow toasting, a game of Werewolf and a biology quiz created by students.

This morning, the group completed their final statistical analyses and enjoyed a turn on the giant swing before preparing for the journey home. We cannot wait to see the photos from the giant swing and hear all about it!

A fantastic trip combining practical fieldwork, scientific investigation and memorable experiences.

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DOUBLE WIN FOR THE ELM SPORTS CENTRE
We are proud to announce that The Elm Sports Centre has been recognised at the Herts and Beds Constructing Excellence Awards, receiving Highly Commended awards in both categories for which it was nominated.

The centre was Highly Commended for ...Building Project of the Year, recognising its exceptional design, construction quality and innovation. It was also Highly Commended for Client of the Year, celebrating the vision, collaboration and commitment behind creating an outstanding facility for our students and the wider community.

This is a significant achievement and a reflection of the dedication, expertise and hard work of everyone involved in the project. From the architects, designers and construction teams to our own staff and project leads, this recognition belongs to all those who helped bring the vision to life.

The Elm Sports Centre continues to provide an exceptional environment for sport, fitness and wellbeing, and we are delighted to see it recognised as a leading example of excellence across the region.

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