Wider-Curriculum

Hegarty Maths

Phoenix Hadden has achieved the amazing feat of receiving 100% in all 925 Hegarty maths tasks. This shows resilience, ambition and determination of the highest order!

This achievement has been recognised by the founder of Hegarty Maths, Mr Colin Hegarty. Well done Phoenix!

Wild Science

The College hosted a myriad of animals this term as we welcomed Wild Science. Students had the chance to interact with a ball python, tree frog, bearded dragon, crested gecko, hissing cockroach and guinea pigs.

The students had a great time getting to learn some interesting facts about the animals, with lots of knowledge on show by the students and some really good questions being asked of the expert.

Our expert, Jess, was very knowledgeable and great with the kids, letting them hold or pet the python and tree frog depending on how comfortable they were with the animals!

Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Practice Walk

The second practice walk for the bronze Duke of Edinburgh award took place this term with a 6 mile route from Burwash. After a week of horrendously wet weather, there was a welcome break in the trend with blue skies, albeit with a biting wind.

The conditions underfoot varied from extremely muddy to standing water which made it challenging to stay upright. It certainly was a test of kit and personal fitness, which our students passed with flying colours.

In preparation for the walk, the students in their teams had plotted the route on the maps and calculated the expected time and elevation for each leg of the journey. Whilst out on the route the students then practiced linking the 2D mapping to the real environment, honing their map reading skills and continuing to develop their confidence in the outdoor environment, with the support of the volunteer staff, Ms Norman, Ms Bubeer, Ms Savage, Ms Sheldon, Ms Cornish and Ms Harker.

The next step for the 7 teams will be camp craft training including tent pitching and trangia stove practice before the summer expeditions.