Time to celebrate at Wootton Park School

Written by Joel Cooper

As we head towards the summer, celebration has been in the air at Wootton Park School. Throughout May and June we see our learners in Years 6, 11 and 13 undertaking important external examinations, consolidating all of the knowledge they have worked hard to develop over the past few years. The end of this year is particularly significant for our Year 13 learners who are embarking on their post-18 adventures. These learners were our first cohort back in 2016 when we were merely a school of 180. They have all proved a fundamental part of the creation of our school ethos and culture over the years, inspiring and motivating all year groups who have followed. It is very pleasing therefore that over 90% of our learners have received university offers from a number of prestigious institutions, including Russell Group universities and 2 offers from Oxford and Cambridge. We are all immensely proud of their achievements.

During the week beginning 1st May, Wootton Park united with the community by celebrating King Charles’s Coronation. Our Primary learners spent the week using their lesson time to learn about the history of the monarchy and what the coronation meant for both British History and Society. Learners wrote letters to the king and invitations to street parties, produced artwork inspired by the royal family and even had the time to learn a song written in celebration of the king! Across the secondary phase, learners were encouraged through tutor time to contribute royal artwork for a large display which will grace our canteen area.

As the weather was kind for us on Friday 5th May, we were also able to have a large, wholeschool Wootton Park celebration on the school field where learners were able to socialize, play team games, eat scones and even have their faces painted red, white and blue! These community events have such a positive impact on the well-being of our learners and we feel incredibly grateful that our learners embrace such opportunities with enthusiasm.

As we move into July, the school will be welcoming our new EYFS and Year 7 cohorts to transition days, as well as inducting our new Year 12 A-level learners. Our annual Sports Day will again unite learners across the school to celebrate each other’s achievements, and our Year 10 and Year 12 will be taking on their work experience placements. Our learners taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award will be going on their first expeditions and our Year 6 learners will be able to mark the end of their time in primary with both a trip to Wicksteed Park and their very own school prom!

On behalf of the school, we would like to thank the Hunsbury community for your ongoing support and look forward to forming new partnerships into next year.

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