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The new term began with the school covered in snow. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our colleagues, students and families for your patience, flexibility and hard work shown as we responded to the ever changing forecasts.
Thankfully the snow has disappeared (and beautiful as it was) and the term has already proved to be a vibrant one. Mock examinations have been keeping our Year 11 and 13 students busy and we wish them well as they receive their results shortly. Year 13 are also continuing to receive offers from excellent universities and are leading by example with their diligent approach to their studies.
Our athletes have been working exceptionally hard in difficult conditions, demonstrating true Yorkshire grit both on and off the field. Earlier this month, they returned from the Northern Championships with six medals, including several personal bests. Congratulations to Mr Harrop and his students. Other fixtures have also begun for hockey, rugby and netball. Good luck to each team this term.
In Performing Arts, rehearsals are progressing well for our forthcoming production of Animal Farm, which will be staged on 2 and 3 February. As a historian, I am particularly fascinated by Orwell’s allegory of the Russian Revolution, and I very much look forward to seeing the story brought to life by our talented students, with words and music by our drama consultant Mr Alex Weatherhill.
A rather different, though no less anticipated, production is also in the making. The Staff Pantomime, Cinderella, will take place on 12 and 13 March. Featuring a cast of highly committed and surprisingly versatile staff from across the school – some in very unexpected roles – it promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable occasion. I apologise in advance for being a wicked stepmother and please try not to laugh when you see the rather bad costume. However, all money raised will be for our theatre that will begin to be renovated in July. I am sure that you will enjoy meeting our Ugly Sisters and discovering who will be Prince Charming and Cinderella. Further details will follow shortly, so please do keep an eye on your inboxes.
Happy belated New Year and here’s to a wonderful 2026 for your children, community and our school.
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