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In German, students have been looking at pets and adjectives and have combined them into the topic of Super Pets! Some students chose to illustrate a description they were given, demonstrating reading skills and understanding of the vocabulary. Others chose to create their own Super Pet, draw it,…

Year 7 have been working hard in Volleyball this morning. Some great communication with each other helping the game flow much better. Keep up the hard work!

What a fun night year 7 had last night at their pyjama party. The afternoon kicked off with games in the school hall, followed by a disco led by various budding DJs and then pizza and chips in Mrs Jones’s catering room. Thank you to year 7 for your enthusiasm and amazing company. 

Year 8 have been exploring hooks and riffs this term. This week, they performed the Eurythmics hit ‘Sweet Dreams’. Some students drummed the steady rhythm on the cajons, others learned the keyboard chords and some sung the melody. Well done year 8! 

Year 9 have been exploring musicals and this week they practised playing the infamous ‘Phantom of the Opera’, learning how to play a chromatic scale and using an organ sound for effect. 

History

What will the plotters do next?

We have so far learnt about who some of the plotters are from The Gunpowder Plot, we know reason why they were not happy and where and how they hid the gunpowder!

Today, we revealed a warning letter, letting the plotters know that someone knew about…

If anyone is having a clear out in readiness for Christmas and has any bits that would be good for a tombola, teddy tombola, raffle or just any toys and books that are no longer required we would love to have any donations as we look ahead to our Christmas fair on the 3rd of December.
Thankyou in…

We are very much looking forward to welcoming families to school for our APS Christmas production on Wednesday 10th December

✨Fireside Nativity✨

There will be 2 performances one at 2.15pm and another at 6pm 

Do save the date our rehearsals are in full swing and we are sure your children…

Well done to those who presented their ethos ideas in assembly today. Respect, Resilience and Teamwork! 

Some brilliant presentations in assembly today about our school ethos. Respect, Resilience and Teamwork. 

Our KS3 students have been looking at the options within computing for their future careers. As well as a school display students have been researching jobs in cyber security, looking at starting salaries to fully qualified; making this an integral part of their learning.

Anti-Bullying Week - odd sock day / wear your jumper backwards

Wednesday 12th November

The School Council have organised Odd Socks Day which is a light-hearted but powerful way for pupils and staff to mark Anti‑Bullying Week by wearing odd socks. It’s a simple, fun way to celebrate what…