Well done to the U15 cricket team who beat QEGS Horncastle this afternoon in their final county league fixture. Bowling first the team restricted Horncastle to 100 runs from their 16 overs. Opening bowlers Rowan Smith and Jack Beevers started the innings off superbly well claiming a wicket each.

With the bat Rowan again opened, with Luke Perrin, and the two scored at a quick rate building an excellent partnership of 62 runs before Rowan was caught out on the boundary. Luke eventually retired on 35 runs and was given the player of the match award.

Well done to the whole team on what was an excellent game.

Wednesday 2nd, Lunch A - extra orchestra rehearsal
Thursday 3rd Lunch A - Choir altos only rehearsal
Friday 4th Lunch B - orchestra as normal
Tuesday 8th Lunch B - choir as normal

Please ensure you are practising your parts in between rehearsals :-)

Wednesday 9th period 4 and period 5: rehearsal in the Hall.
Concert starts at 7pm
Performers must be back by 6:45pm

What is a sixth form STEM chat?

These online, text-based, drop-in sessions are an opportunity for you to connect with scientists to explore future study options. It’s an opportunity to ask questions to people who teach or have recently studied similar university courses.

Join if:
You are curious what a Chemistry university course might look like
You have questions about where studying chemistry could take you
You want to know about current research in the chemistry field

You can drop-in at any time to the informal session that connects with scientists and allows you to explore future study through real-time conversation and debate.

Next Chat: Thursday 3 July, 12pm to 3pm - Chemistry

For more information click: https://bridget.imascientist.org.uk/2025/05/15/sixth-form-stem-chats/

If you already have an account just log-in and click the 'chat' button at the top of the page - look for the live chat. If you don't have an account already check your email for a link that will allow you to join.

A gentle reminder of the additional orchestra rehearsal decided upon last week.
We will rehearse tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd, Lunch A and then normal Friday rehearsal Lunch B in preparation for next weeks concert.
Please make sure your permission slips have been returned.

**PLEASE NOT THAT FROM THE 01/05/2025 CAREER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE NEW CAREERS ROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY **

Year 10 Careers Meetings

01/07/2025
9.20 Grace Ramsden
10.20 William Sumner-Wilson
11.40 Ashlyn Thomas
14.45 Wilf Trewick


03/07/2025
9.20 Lauren Trow
10.20 Daniel Wilkinson
11.40 Natalia Willson
13.40 Guo Ye
14.45 Riley Revell

08/07/2025
9.20 Ariana Lister
10.10 Ellena Maggs
11.40 Rihanne Mawer
13.40 Isabella McConville
14.45 Kai Millership


PLEASE COME TO THE NEW CAREERS ROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY

Congratulations to the Year 10 pupils who successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition in Derbyshire. Over the course of three days, they showed great determination and teamwork as they walked just under 50 kilometres through challenging terrain and warm weather. A fantastic achievement — well done to all involved!

After an early wake-up call from the local birdlife, all three groups have now packed up their campsites in Monyash and have set off promptly on their 16km journey to Winster. Despite some tired legs from the previous day, morale is high as the students get ready to navigated through scenic limestone dales, quiet farmland, and open moorland.

Today, on a bright and sunny morning, three groups of Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award students set off from Monsal Head to begin their three-day assessed expedition. Spirits were high as the participants, carrying full rucksacks and detailed route cards, gathered for final kit checks and a briefing from their supervisors. Their routes will take them through the stunning landscapes of the Peak District, with a mix of woodland paths, rolling hills, and riverside trails. Each group is responsible for navigating independently, demonstrating teamwork, resilience, and strong map-reading skills. With their compasses ready and enthusiasm high, they stepped out onto the trail, marking the start of their exciting and challenging expedition.

Congratulations, Logan!

**PLEASE NOT THAT FROM THE 01/05/2025 CAREER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE NEW CAREERS ROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY **

Year 10 Careers Meetings

26/06/2025
9.20 Maisy-Jane Mickel
11.40 Vaishana Mohanathas
13.40 Ashley Pegg
14.45 Luke Perrin

01/07/2025
9.20 Grace Ramsden
10.20 William Sumner-Wilson
11.40 Ashlyn Thomas
13.40 Alex Thompson
14.45 Wilf Trewick

03/07/2025
9.20 Lauren Trow
10.20 Daniel Wilkinson
11.40 Natalia Willson
13.40 Guo Ye
14.45 Riley Revell

08/07/2025
9.20 Ariana Lister
10.10 Ellena Maggs
11.40 Rihanne Mawer
13.40 Isabella McConville
14.45 Kai Millership


PLEASE COME TO THE NEW CAREERS ROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY

The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2025 is now open for entries and this year will be judged by the fantastic Colette Bryce and Will Harris.

The competition is open to anyone aged 11-17. The deadline to enter your poem(s) is midnight BST 31 July 2025. Entries must be written in English, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another language.

It is FREE to enter and you can submit as many poems as you wish. Poems must be 40 lines or shorter. Find out more here https://foyleyoungpoets.org/about/, and read the rules here https://foyleyoungpoets.org/rules/. You can also check out lots of writing resources on the website, and join Young Poets Network for free year-round access to writing challenges and features about the poetry world.

Still time to enter.

BioArtAttack (2D) 2025 competition
This competition is for people aged 7-18 years old to draw or paint their favourite animal, plant or fungi. The competition is open to entries of two dimensional artworks only. Please read the competition's terms and conditions before entering your drawing via this webpage.

This competition is now open until 3 July. You can enter our competition free of charge.

Prizes
There are three age categories (7-11, 12-14, and 15-18) and for each age group prizes are awarded for:

BioArtAttack 2D (UK) competition
A winner currently living in the UK (will be awarded a prize bundle provided by Defra to mark the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) coming into effect; and an invitation to take part in an experience day event at the Royal Veterinary College). To be awarded to a young person for their 2D artwork (without labels or descriptions) featuring an endangered species; animal, plant or fungi.

BioArtAttack 2D (Nancy Rothwell Prize 2025) competition
A winner from anywhere in the world, including the UK will receive a cash prize of £50; and an invitation to take part in an experience day event at the Royal Veterinary College. To be awarded to a young person from any country, as a specific named specimen drawing prize (The Nancy Rothwell Prize 2025) to recognise specimen drawing in schools and to highlight the benefits of combining art and science.

All winners will be invited to an experience day at the Royal Veterinary College.

See website for more details and how to enter:
https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-competitions/2dbioartattack

A reminder to those Year 10 history students going on the Ypres Trip in September that all remaining payments must be paid by the end of school on Wednesday 02 July 2025. Please see GC if there are any issues relating to this.

After a full kit check and some navigational training, the 3 Year 10 Silver DofE teams were ready to set off for their 1st day of walking. Each team have planned their Day 1 walk which will see them cover a distance of around 16km through the beautiful Peak District to the first campsite. Thankfully the sun is shining and everyone is looking forward to the challenge.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TOP UP YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH ACCOUNT DAILY!