Read all about the latest news and activities happening, and reasons to celebrate our school in the below Headteacher's blog.

• Headteacher's Blog - Edition 13

  Mon 26 Jan 2026

  Despite a slightly shorter week last week we packed plenty in. We were very pleased to host a PIXL Open Classroom event, inviting colleagues from different schools to look at the various strategies we are implementing in school to enhance the provision for our learners. The highlight was of course our fantastic learner leaders who made a real impression with their passion and maturity in presenting ideas. Year 12 level 2 learners were invited to the very first Inspire 2026 to listen to a range of inspirational speakers, hosted by Luke Staton, we were also pleased to invite year 11 learner parents into school for the parents consultation evening. Finally we were delighted to receive an acknowledgement from Bridgid Phillipson of the fantastic work of staff and learners to secure their grades in the summer of 2025. A great way to end the week. Details can be found here on our CEO’s blog.

   

  The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week. 

   

  Core Educational Themes this week

  • Holocaust Memorial Day (Tuesday 27January): Learners will be reflecting on the importance of kindness, respect, and standing up against prejudice.
  • World Interfaith Harmony Week: The school is promoting global harmony by encouraging learners to work together and break down stereotypes regardless of religious or non-religious beliefs.

   

  Key School Notices

  • Attendance & Achievement: Our attendance target remains at 98%,  we know high attendance directly correlates with better exam results and future opportunities.
  • Career Focus: The "Job of the Week" is a Historian, requiring Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and specifically A-level History.

   

  Year Group Highlights

  • Year 8: A group of year 8 learners  will visit Leeds University on Thursday 12 February to gain insight into university life.
  • Year 10: Over 150 learners are currently in the "98 Club" for high attendance and will receive rewards this week.
  • Year 11: Following the recent bg6 Taster Day, learners are encouraged to provide feedback via an online form to help shape future post-16 study plans.

   

  Rewards and Recognition

  • Reading Awards: Learners meeting literacy expectations can earn "Reading Awards" on Class Charts, with winners selected weekly to choose a book from the school’s vending machine.

   

• Headteacher's Blog - Edition 12

  Mon 19 Jan 2026

  My assemblies last week focused on the inspirational woman Bouchra Baibanou who is the first North African woman to scale all of the seven highest peaks in the world. Her story is one of courage, determination and above all seeking to challenge herself and others to seek out new experiences. The challenge posed to our learners is to seek something new to challenge themselves with, either academically or socially and to overcome any setbacks that occur. 

   

  The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week. 

   

  Key Educational Themes & Personal Development

  • Literacy Expectations: Please support us in reminding learners to underline dates and titles, use correct punctuation and capital letters, and use purple pens for corrections.

   

  Careers & Opportunities

  • Job of the Week: Astronautical Engineering careers were looked at and the requirements of entry which are grade 6+ in English, Maths, and Science at A-level.
  • Google Virtual Work Experience: A fantastic opportunity for learners interested in YouTube or marketing. Registration is open for a session on Wednesday 28 January at 4:30 pm.

   

  School Routines & Notices

  • Attendance & Achievement: Consistent attendance leads to better exam results and future earnings. The "98% Club" offers weekly rewards for learners maintaining high attendance and low negatives, please encourage your daughter to continually attend school and lessons.
  • Homework: All homework is set on Class Charts.

   

  Learner Recognitions: 

  • Each week one learner from each year group is rewarded with a token for the book vending machine. Please ask your daughter if she has been awarded a token to support our literacy initiatives.

• Headteacher's Blog - Edition 11

  Mon 12 Jan 2026

  This week, learners are focusing on "World Logic Day" (Wednesday 14 January) exploring the importance of critical thinking in the age of AI. It is certainly something that all members of our school community need to manage carefully. Even in this ever developing technological world, the weather has the capacity to disrupt as we found last week. We have worked closely with the providers of our bus services to agree on an adverse weather route to limit disruption to school. We will communicate to all parents when this adverse route will be instigated through e-mail and text message. Please note that we will not use any forms of communication such as whatsapp, messages shared through these other formats will not be from the school.

   

  Gary Kibble 

   

  The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week. 

   

  Key Academic & School Notices

   

  • Attendance Matters: There is a direct link between high attendance and exam success. Learners with 98% attendance and fewer than two negatives qualify for the "98 Club," which offers weekly rewards and prize draws.
  • Homework Expectations: All homework is now set via Class Charts. Please ensure your child meets deadlines to avoid "Study and Support" (SAS) detentions.

   

  Career & Enrichment Opportunities

   

  • Google Virtual Work Experience: A fantastic opportunity for learners interested in marketing or social media (becoming a "YouTuber") is available on Wednesday 28 January at 4:30 pm. Registration links are on Google Classroom.
  • Careers Breakfast: Year 9 learners can sign up for a session with a Creative Director and Entrepreneur on Thursday 15 January at 8:15 am.

  • Year 10 University Programme: Good luck to our learners who have begun their "Leeds to Success" University programme this week.

   

  Important Dates & Contact Info

   

  • Jan 15: Y9 Careers Breakfast (8:15 am).
  • Jan 26: Deadline for the Winter Setting Descriptive Writing Challenge.
  • Jan 28: Google Marketing Virtual Work Experience (4:30 pm).

• Headteacher's Blog - Edition 10

  Mon 05 Jan 2026

  Happy New Year to all and we are of course excited to start this new term following the recent holiday. Attendance and punctuality remain our key focus and we appreciate the support of all parents and carers in ensuring our learners attend school every day and arrive on time. Establishing these routines will lead to positive habits over the year and we know that high attendance (over 98%) results in excellent outcomes and progress. 

   

  The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week. 

   

  Academic & Curriculum Updates

  • Introducing ‘ELEVATE’ Curriculum: Learners in Years 7–9 are beginning the new ELEVATE curriculum. It is essential that learners check the daily timetable, as Week 2 sessions are currently underway.
     
  • Literacy Expectations: These are reinforced in lessons and relate to high standards for written work expected, including neat presentation, correct punctuation, and use of purple pen for corrections. Teachers are awarding "Reading Awards" for excellence in these areas.

   

  Attendance & Achievement

  • The Link to Success: The school emphasises a strong connection between high attendance and exam results. Parents are encouraged to contact group tutors or achievement leaders if there are any issues affecting their child’s attendance.

   

  Personal Development & Community

  • Community Spirit: Learners will be encouraged to compete in "Community Challenges," such as this week's Riddle Race, to earn points for their respective houses.
     

  Looking Ahead: BG6 College

  • Post-16 Options: Year 11 learners have been reminded of the need to complete their destination questionnaire to help us guide them onto appropriate post 16 courses. One of which is of course our own provision in BG6.