Read all about the latest news and activities happening, and reasons to celebrate our school in the below Headteacher's blog.
There is no let up in school life as we approach the end of this half term. We wish all our year 11 learners good luck as they start their second round of PPE exams over this week to help us target specific interventions required to help boost their grade. Support at home to provide a quiet study space will of course help establish positive routines for the real exam. Linked to this will be good attendance this week and over the next few months before the formal exam season starts.
Year 7 will also be taking part in some environmental work in our local area to help ensure it is a positive environment for all as well as learning about the importance of recycling and the damage litter can cause to our environment. Finally I know our learners will be looking forward to a well-earned break and we wish all our families an early Ramadan Mubarak.
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
Gary Kibble
Academic and Literacy Focus
This week starts with some very positive news from our local MP Kim Leadbeater following the contribution of our learners at the recent Youth Parliament. BGHS learners were also mentioned as excellent spokes persons attending a careers event over the weekend. This reflects the importance placed upon oracy and debating skills within school, with one of our year 11 learners completing this week in the semi finals of the Historical Association Great Debate. We have an excellent track record in this with previous learners reaching the final. All wonderful key skills that will help our learners move onto successful careers after their time with us.
Gary Kibble
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
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.
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
Careers & Opportunities
School Routines & Notices
Learner Recognitions:
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
Career & Enrichment Opportunities
Important Dates & Contact Info
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.
As we approach the end of a very busy half term we can all look forward to a range of rewards and experiences to finish the half term on a high. As noted below we are rewarding specific forms for each year group with a film event to recognise their collective efforts to maintain their attendance. Good attendance to school remains the single most effective method to achieve the highest grades. Learners with more than two days' absence this term will already be below the magical figure of 98% that statistically supports achievement in line with their targets.
The end of term will also finish with our traditional staff pantomime that all learners enjoy. Staff have been rehearsing for a number of weeks to maintain standards and we are delighted to see the return of a previous member of staff to support the production. Please make a note of the slightly earlier finish of 13:30 on Friday to allow us to support this event.
Gary Kibble
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
School Events & Learner Rewards
As the holidays approach, learners and parents are reminded of important safety information:
Year 11 have successfully navigated their Pre Public Exams and can now look forward to Thursday where they will have the chance to sample life in our sixth form. Staff have organised the day so everyone has the chance of tasting some lessons in areas they are interested in, plus enrichment activities. Applications for BG6 will also close at the end of this term so it is important for all our learners who want to apply that they complete this application before we finish next week. We guarantee every BGHS learner a place if they meet the criteria of their chosen courses.
Gary Kibble
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
Key Notices and Logistics
Academic and Key Dates
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Year Group |
Announcement |
Action Required |
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Year 8 |
Learner Reports were sent home. |
Reports were sent out on Friday (w/c 01.12.25)6. |
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Year 10 |
Parents and Carers Evening is scheduled for this week (w/c 08.12.25). |
Please attend to get important feedback. |
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Year 11 |
BG6 College Taster Day is on Thursday 11 December 2025. |
Learners must complete the Google Form to select their pathways, subjects, and enrichment sessions immediately. |
Literacy and Personal Development
November has come and gone in what seems like incredible speed as we enter the last month of this half term. Traditionally December is very busy with year 11 and 13 both sitting their Pre Public Exams, both important for UCAS and college application forms. Applications for BG6 will also close at the end of this term so it is important for all our learners who want to apply. We guarantee every BGHS learner a place if they meet the criteria of their chosen courses.
Gary Kibble
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
We will be highlighting this important day, encouraging learners to develop an understanding of modern slavery.
A very positive week was had last week as we were fortunate to have the support of governors, local business leaders, BGHS Alumni and staff to conduct mock interviews with year 11 learners. Without fail all visitors to the school were very complementary about our learners and the preparation they had undertaken for these interviews. This annual event is of course only possible thanks to our supporters and the hard work of our careers team. This will of course place our learners in a strong position for those important college interviews. The next step on this journey starts today with our PPE exams. An important milestone and something we will use to guide learners onto appropriate post 16 courses, many of which will be with us in BG6.
Gary Kibble
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