📚 YEAR 7 READING AGE ASSESSMENTS 📚

Y7 Pupils have upcoming reading assessments next week (commencing Monday 14th September). This will assess their reading age and enables us to provide appropriate support to ensure every pupil can access the curriculum successfully.

📌 ...Key Details:
When: Week commencing Monday 14th September.
Where: Completed during scheduled Computer Science lessons.

🏠 How You Can Help:
Please can you discuss with them the importance of an accurate reading age and reading at home. Encouraging regular reading, reading aloud, and discussing new vocabulary together makes a massive difference to their academic confidence.

Any questions please contact Miss Eglintine or Mrs Henderson on 01429 266377.

💜HAPPY FRIDAY! WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE FIRST TWO WEEKS!💜

As we wrap up the week and head into the weekend, we wanted to end on a massive high!

Moving up to secondary school is a huge milestone, but our new Year 7s haven't just settled in — they have completely ...smashed it! 🎒✨ From navigating new corridors and making new friends, to diving into exciting subjects and after-school clubs, their energy and confidence have been so inspiring to see. 💥📚

Before you sit back and relax for the weekend, grab a cup of tea and take a look at these 5 amazing Year 7 stars sharing their favourite moments from their first fortnight! 💬👇

Let’s give our Year 7s a huge show of support — drop a comment below to wish them a fantastic, well-earned weekend rest! 🌟👏 Have a brilliant weekend, everyone!

🎟️ HOUSE FRIDAY AT DYKE HOUSE! 🎟️✨

Friday has arrived, which means it’s time to celebrate another fresh batch of Full House Friday winners! 🎉

Every single week, pupils who hit 100% attendance are entered into our big prize draw for a chance to grab a £5 or £50 ...voucher. Today, these brilliant students scored big just for showing up, giving 100%, and making every day count! 💰👏

A massive shoutout to this week’s lucky winners (a few of them pictured below)! 📸👇

Who will be holding the vouchers next Friday? Keep that attendance streak strong all week and it could be you! 🚀

📚HOMEWORK CLUB✏️

Need a quiet space to work, access computers, or get ahead on your homework before heading home? We’ve got you covered!

Join us in the OLC to tackle your schoolwork with zero distractions:

🗓️ Days: Monday, Thursday & Friday
⏰ Time:... 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: In the OLC

Whether you want to work quietly, collaborate on group projects, or keep your evenings free from homework stress, all students are welcome to drop in. 💜

See you there! 👋

🏃🏻SPORTS ENRICHMENT🏃🏻

A massive thank you to everyone who came out for the Year 7 football trials this week! It was an incredible turnout and a huge success—great energy and talent on display from everyone who took part. ⚽🔥

If you missed out or want to try ...something new, don't worry—there are plenty of other fantastic extra-curricular clubs running this term! Whether you're interested in Netball, Rugby, Badminton, Dance, or Darts, we have something for everyone across the week.

Check out our updated Autumn Timetable below to find your next activity! Plese see PE deparment staff if you have any questions!

Get involved, get active, and be your best! 💪🏆

🌟 CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT OUR PROUD TABLE! 🌟

We love seeing our pupils shine! Today, students brought their fantastic work to our PROUD table to share their hard work with staff, celebrate their accomplishments, and pick up some well-deserved prizes! 🏆🎁✨

A huge thank ...you to Miss Harman and Miss Bradwell, who were at the table today handing out prizes, giving high-fives, and cheering on every single student who came to share their achievements. 📸

A special well done to Lucy T, Daisy G, Tilly S, Chloe C, Sophie S, Isabella C, Skye R, James M, and Kian F, who are pictured here proudly showing off their brilliant work!

Take a look through the photos below to see just some of our amazing pupils celebrating their success today. Keep working hard and making us all so PROUD! 🌟📚