Archived Weekly News

for week ending Friday, 8 May 2026.

Head Teacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers

An exciting week where we begin to look more closely at the plans for the new build of our school, a project that marks a significant milestone for our whole community. As we look ahead, the opportunity to shape a modern, purpose-built learning environment brings enormous enthusiasm for what this will mean for our students, staff, and families. With preparations underway to begin moving to the new temporary site next academic year, we are proud to be taking these important steps towards a school that reflects our ambition, values, and commitment to excellence. Assemblies this week have been reflecting on our CARE value of ‘respect’ and considering how we demonstrate this through respect for our site. Our current buildings have to last us a few more years and it is important for us that our students feel pride in their learning environment.

General News

Zoe attends poetry masterclass

Congratulations to Zoe in Year 9 who has been shortlisted as a finalist in the search for a West Midlands Young Poet Laureate. Last week she went to Birmingham to meet the other finalists and for all of the young poets to perform their poems in a final push to be chosen as one of two regional poetry ambassadors. Here’s her account of the day:

Thank you to the Sixth Form Study Leadership Group

The Sixth Form team would like to thank the 2025/6 Sixth Form Study Leadership Group for all of their hard work in supporting various charities throughout the year. They have put on many events and raised awareness across the school community, and have been nothing short of amazing, raising an incredible £4165 in total (£1942 specifically for Sarcoma UK in memory of Aaliyah Godfrey). The other charities supported are: Young Minds Matter; Oddballs; Kissing it Better; Children in Need; Red Nose Day and World Book Day. They have also raised an incredible £1308 to enhance their own leavers events!

Tips for wellness

Please find below tips on learning and empathy.

Announcements

New Darts Club

Our PE department are expanding the Darts Club, and would really appreciate any donations of boards, darts or related equipment to help them with this. If anybody has any equipment to donate, please contact Mr Wilson – [email protected]. Thank you.

Events

Soft toy drive

A group of our Year 12 students are collecting preloved soft toys for the charity Kissing it Better, to give comfort to those in hospital with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Students can donate soft toys in return for a small gift outside the Sixth Form canteen at lunchtime on either Thursday 14 or Friday 15 May. Thank you.

Fundraising for Sarcoma UK/Little Princess Trust

Mia Sage, ex-student and best friend of Aaliyah Godfrey, is fundraising in her friend’s honour, by shaving her head on 7 July for Sarcoma UK and the Little Princess Trust.

Here is the fundraising link if you would like to make a donation.

Music concerts in and around Warwick/Leamington

Music to your Ears is a Warwick District music promoters forum listing forthcoming music concerts in and around Warwick and Leamington. You can view their calendar of events here, which includes booking information and links.

Public engagement session

There is a public engagement session taking place on Thursday 14 May at Myton Gardens Primary School about the proposed community stadium and relocated athletics facility at Myton Green. Further information can be found below.

Children and Family Centres’ timetable

Please see below for the Children and Family Centres’ May half term timetable.

Sports News

Warwick County Football Club promotion day

Warwick County Football Club are running a club promotion day at St Nicholas Park on Saturday 23 May, 10am to 4pm with free football matches, target practice, penalty shootouts, dribbling challenges and the chance for families to meet the club.