YEAR 10 LETTERS
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We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic commitment shown by our Year 10 students through the Study Superstars Challenge.
An incredible 182 students successfully completed the challenge, demonstrating dedication, resilience and a positive attitude towards their studies. In recognition of this achievement, these students have earned a mufti day on Thursday 16 July 2026 as a reward for their hard work.
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Following valuable feedback from parents/carers, we are sharing your daughter’s Pastoral Summary Report at this point in the year, rather than waiting until the very end of term. By doing so, we hope to give families the opportunity to review the information carefully and follow up on any areas where further support or improvement may be helpful.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Post-16 Options Information Evening. I hope you enjoyed the air conditioning; it certainly helped on such a warm evening! As promised, the presentations from the evening are now available to view on the school website.
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During the Autumn Term, starting September 2026, your daughter will be studying the text ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare for GCSE English Literature. This forms their Shakespeare study for Paper 1 of the course. We require learners to have their own copy of the text to organise their notes and annotations.
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We are writing to invite you to the Year 10 Parent/Student Consultation Evening which will be held in school on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 3.45pm until 6.45pm in the Sixth Form building due to the public exams for GCSEs and A Levels taking place in the Hall and Gym. Please enter the school via the student entrance only and exit through the doors opposite to cross the quad to access the Sixth Form building. All Year 10 students will be made aware of this during tutorial/assembly.
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In Year 11, students begin applying for their post-16 pathways and considering the exciting opportunities available to them after GCSEs.
These include:
Sixth Forms
Colleges
Apprenticeships and work-based learning
Qualifications such as A-Levels, T-Levels, BTECs and NVQs
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On Friday 22 May 2026, all Year 10 students will take part in a Sixth Form Experience Day. This event is designed to give students a taste of Level 3 courses (A Levels and BTECs) they may wish to study in the Sixth Form and to help them begin thinking about their subject choices ahead of applications in Year 11.
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As Head of Year 10, I have been extremely impressed with how the Year Group approached their first set of mock examinations in April 2026. Students were focused and committed to their revision and behaviour in the exam venues and around school was excellent. This attitude reflects very positively on the cohort and bodes well for the public examinations in Summer 2027.
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I am writing to inform you of two important Post-16 events we are running for your daughter this term.
Subject Fair – Wednesday 25 March 2026
The first event is our Subject Fair which will take place in school on Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 2.10pm until 3.10pm. During this session, students will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of A-Level and vocational options. They will be able to speak directly with subject teachers to gain valuable insights into the content and structure of each course.
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Please find attached the timetable for the Year 10 GCSE Mock Exams, which will take place from Thursday 16 April to Wednesday 29 April 2026. It is essential that students carefully check their exam times, ensure they have prepared thoroughly and arrive punctually.
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As part of our English curriculum next term, our Year 10 Fast Track students will be studying:
Please click each book title to read more
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Dear Parent/Carer,
Please find attached a letter from Miss T Das, Head of Year 10, regarding the upcoming Year 10 Assessment Fortnight. The letter contains important information about the assessments and how you can support your child during this period.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Dear Parent/Carer,
Mrs. J Greenland, our Careers Advisor, providing important information regarding the upcoming Year 10 Whole School Curriculum Day, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. This letter contains details about the activities planned for the day and any relevant instructions. We kindly ask you to read it carefully to ensure your child is well-prepared for this important event.
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Miss S Brownbill, our PSHCE Coordinator, providing detailed information regarding the upcoming Year 10 Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Unit. The letter aims to inform you about the content and objectives of the unit, as well as any important considerations or opportunities for further discussion. We encourage you to review the attached document carefully and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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Following our recent Parent Information Evening, we are pleased to confirm that all Year 10 students will be taking part in a work experience placement from Wednesday 13 May to Friday 15 May 2026.
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Hello,
Please click here to view presentation
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We are delighted to welcome Year 10 back to school as they undertake the second year of their GCSE courses. I, alongside Assistant Head of Year Miss Church, and the rest of the Year 10 team, are looking forward to working with you to support your daughter as she continues her education in Key Stage 4.
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The Young Reporter Scheme is an extracurricular opportunity run by Newsquest Media Group for students in Year 10 to Year 13, allowing them to experience what is like to work for a real live newspaper… click the links below to find out more.