08
Jul
Senior High Notes 8th July 2022
Whilst I do not want to dwell too much upon the unprecedented challenges of the past two years, I do want to share with you my admiration for the courage and resilience that all members of this community have demonstrated. As we now begin to emerge from the other side of this crisis, we do so in the sure knowledge that those bonds which have been forged in adversity, have only served to enrich and intensify our relationships with one another. We have inspired each other to live with hope and face the future in the sure knowledge that we are now in a stronger position than ever before.
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08
Jul
Primary High Notes 8th July 2022
Whilst I do not want to dwell too much upon the unprecedented challenges of the past two years, I do want to share with you my admiration for the courage and resilience that all members of this community have demonstrated. As we now begin to emerge from the other side of this crisis, we do so in the knowledge that those bonds which have been forged in adversity, have only served to enrich and intensify our relationships with one another. We have inspired each other to live with hope and face the future in the sure knowledge that we are now in a stronger position than ever before.
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01
Jul
Senior High Notes 1st July 2022
It’s hard to pinpoint a more fun-filled, yet frenetic, part of the school year than the last half of the summer term.
Exam season is officially over – a huge well done to all students who sat exams this season. Attention now focuses on our end of term events - Activity Days, Exhibitions, Concerts and Induction Days.
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01
Jul
Primary High Notes 1st July 2022
This half term is always such a busy and exciting time. Attention now focuses on our end of term events – Productions, Exhibitions, Concerts, Induction Days and Prize Giving.
On Monday, we welcomed our 72 new Year 7 students to the Senior School. Moving to secondary school is an exciting time for Year 6 pupils who are now beginning to feel ready to become more independent, make new friends, experience new learning opportunities, develop more skills and take on more responsibility, but it can also be a time of apprehension and anxiety as everything is new, bigger and different.
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01
Jul
Derby High School Activity Day
Derby High School was excited to hold another student Activity Day on Wednesday 29th June. The school invites a range of people to host interactive sessions in school, and this year’s guests included the famous voice actor Marc Silk, Joliba Drums, Ian Harrison from Dragon Freestyle and members of the Army.
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24
Jun
Primary High 24th June 2022
This week saw an incredible Year 6 production of Cinderella and Rockerfella, with amazing singing and acting. Creative expression, community and fun were evident in the performances, supporting the development of the skills of confidence, creativity, communication, empathy, cooperation, leadership and negotiation. Well done to all involved!
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24
Jun
Senior High Notes 24th June 2022
We had a very successful L6 parents evening last night, where parents, students and teachers had the opportunity to discuss university choices and apprenticeship options along with academic progress. This is the stage in their school career when students begin to really focus on plans for the future.
It has been wonderful to be able to welcome parents once again to attend our Senior School Sports Day today. It was great to see all the students excited and enthusiastic, both when competing and when supporting their Houses.
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17
Jun
Senior High Notes 17th June 2022
Our celebration assemblies are a wonderful opportunity for us to share so many fantastic achievements and successes in a wide range of academic and co-curricular endeavours. This week I was delighted to be able to present certificates for Maths challenge, LAMDA, Gold Industrial Cadet Awards, U15 Rounders City Champions and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
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17
Jun
Primary High Notes 17th June 2022
At Derby High School, we love music - playing it, listening to it, composing it, thinking about it and most of all sharing it. We had a wonderful musical evening last night. Watching the performers was to see genuine excitement and real joy in what they were doing. It reinforces the importance of music, as a means to be creative, but also as a very effective way to express emotion. The standard of performance was incredible ranging from our Year 1 and 2 choir to a variety of ensembles and orchestras. My thanks to Mrs Cooke who leads our music provision with enthusiasm and care, bringing the very best out of our pupils.
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14
Jun
Primary Sports Day 2022
On Friday 10th June we held our annual Primary Sports Day. Our EYFS and Infants were in the morning and our junior year groups were in the afternoon. It was a sunny morning to match the rays of sunshine our children gave off as they enthusiastically took part in their Sports Day!
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