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Open Day Event September 2021

We were delighted to once again open our doors to prospective parents and students last weekend for our Open Day event. The morning was allocated for secondary transfer students for 2022 and the afternoon for prospective 6th form students.

Mr Sutherland, during his headteacher’s speeches, commentated on how wonderful it was to see so many parents and potential students attend once more. Deputy Headteacher Mrs Jones took some time to clarify the admissions procedures in place.

The audience was delighted by speeches given by Head boy, Ned Cadogan, Year 8 students: Polly Birkett, Tom Skinner, Nathan Wright and Matilda Harrison-Maggs. Tours were led by our enthusiastic students in small groups showcasing the school and it’s extensive grounds. Faculties had placed together fantastic displays of student work and were all on hand to answer questions. The English Faculty had asked prospective students to 'Continue the story', some of their creative writing can be seen in the gallery below!  

One prospective student, Deven, commentated when asked “I really liked the headteacher’s speech, it seems like a very nice school to come to.”

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