In English, our Year 7 students have been continuing to read their class novel and completing work to demonstrate their understanding. Our Year 8 students have been completing tasks to revise The Tempest, including Google Forms and creative tasks.

In Politics and Economics this week, our students have been following the political and economic impacts of the coronavirus.  Students are writing a blog post and reviewing the UK and global use of economic policies and their effects on the economy.

In Art, students are completing some research into jungle themed Artwork. Students have been asked to make a moodboard of all of their favourite animals that you would find in the jungle. Some students have completed large moodboard drawings with lots of drawings and information included.

In Film Studies, Year 10 students are starting their production work, so their teacher is really looking forward to being totally scared by the end of next term! Students should be researching a variety of horror films and planning their ideas based on the research they have completed.

In Year 9 Film Studies students are learning about Japanese culture by watching and working on a film called ‘Spirited Away’. Mrs Hale is looking forward to seeing some excellent work on the characters. 

In MFL lessons this week, Year 8 pupils in Spanish have been looking at the school topic. This week students will be designing their own uniforms so we can’t wait to see their ideas! 

Year 10 pupils are completing their town and identity topic with presentations on Madrid including recommendations on what attractions to see.

Year 11 Materials Technology students have been finishing off their evaluations at home. It’s such a shame they didn’t quite get to finish them in school, but we are so proud of all they have achieved and their continued efforts to see the project through to the end. Well done!

Year 10 Materials Technology pupils have been brushing up on their theory knowledge, learning about CAD CAM processes.

Year 11 Materials Technology students have been finishing off their evaluations at home. It’s such a shame they didn’t quite get to finish them in school, but we are so proud of all they have achieved and their continued efforts to see the project through to the end. Well done!

In Performing Arts, Year 10 students are completing their Everybody’s Talking about Jamie review and their ‘Making of the Musical’ task for their Component 1 coursework. They’re utilising all of the brilliant resources from the ETAJ website! 

Year 9 students are learning the basics of script study that they will tackle properly for their Year 10 Component 1 coursework next year. So far we are looking at a famous play or musical.

Our students, staff and parents have also been working hard to support our community during this difficult time and they have been delivering care packages to the elderly and most in need families within our community.  We are still taking donations of food items, so please continue to support us by dropping your donations into school reception during school hours.