Issue 1039: 22nd March 2024

Following on from the superb performances last week, there has been more to celebrate this week as some of our Year 8 pupils enjoyed a Rewards evening at the Ninja Warrior course in Chelmsford.  This was to recognise and celebrate the outstanding effort and commitment these pupils continue to show towards their learning, attendance and behaviour on a daily basis. Please see some photos below showing the pupils thoroughly enjoying their experience.

We also hosted a celebration evening for pupils in Year 10 and students in Year 13 who have successfully completed their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) respectively.

The quality of their work was truly impressive, as was the huge range of topics the pupils and students had chosen to research.  Both of these qualifications are rightly recognised by Universities and are highly regarded as a reflection of the ability to study, in depth, outside of the mainstream school curriculum.

The photos below are just a snapshot of some of the outstanding projects presented during the evening.

All of these pupils and students and so many who have come before have been encouraged and supported by Jenny Clements who is a superb role model for the pupils and students in research engagement.

This, therefore, seems the perfect time to formally share that Mrs Clements has recently achieved her PhD and we are very proud that her title is now Dr Clements.

Last week also saw us host the annual Rayleigh Town Council Awards here at Sweyne Park.

I am delighted to be able to report that two of our Year 11 pupils, Ethan H and Harrison J jointly won the “Young Person of the Year” Award for supporting one of their peers who has, unfortunately, been very unwell and in hospital for a long period of time.

Throughout this time, Ethan and Harrison have visited themselves as well as coordinating a team of other friends to visit and help keep up his spirits.