WELCOMETO SIRWILLIAMSTANIERSCHOOL,
Thank you for joining us. We hope this booklet and our Open Evening give you the key information you need to make an informed decision about your child’s next step in education.
At Sir William Stanier, we are proud to offer an inclusive and enriching secondary experience that supports every student from early school life to young adulthood. We believe in knowing each child as an individual, setting ambitious goals for their success, and providing a vibrant range of opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom.
Our most recent Ofsted report recognised the significant progress the school has made and the strong impact of our leadership team.
As the saying goes, “Times change, but values don’t.” While we embrace the future, everything we do is rooted in our core values of Opportunity, Community, and Courage.
We’re excited to share our journey with you.
MrsERobinson, Headteacher
OURVISION
At Sir William Stanier School, we believe that every child can succeed when they are given the opportunityto grow, the courageto try, and the strength of a supportive community. Through high-quality teaching, clear expectations, and a culture of care, we equip our students with the knowledge, character, and confidence to thrive, at school and beyond.
We champion diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.
OURCOREVALUES
Opportunity Community Courage
ENGLISH
Room:G14andG16
Do you enjoy a challenge and love playing with words? Why not come along and join our giant game of Scrabble! It’s Scrabble – but on a massive scale.
Can you find the highest-scoring word and beat the competition? Prizes to be won throughout the evening!
If you’re more creative, why not test your descriptive writing at our Slimy Sensations station?
Pupils will get the chance to explore some delightfully disgusting objects and use their senses to write vivid and imaginative descriptions. Who can come up with the most powerful imagery?
Or perhaps you see yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes? Step into our English escape room, where you’ll need to solve puzzles, crack codes and unlock clues before time runs out. Will you escape in time and claim a prize?
MATHS
Room:F19
Step right up to the Mathematics Funfair! Experience the buzz of maths through exciting activities like hoop throw and hook-a-duck, each with a clever mathematical twist. Put your problem-solving skills to the test, race against the clock in quick-fire challenges, and see how logic and resilience turn practice into excellence.
Explore the brilliant work of our pupils, meet our talented young mathematicians and expert teachers, and discover just how inspiring and enjoyable maths can be.
SCIENCE
Rooms:S9andS10
Join us for an exciting Science
Opening Evening packed with discovery, fun, and hands-on experiments.
�� Microscopy:ACloserLook
Explore the hidden world of cells and microorganisms using real microscopes. View living samples and hear from experts about the latest in microscopic science.
�� ColourfulChromatography
Discover how colours separate and blend through interactive chromatography experiments and live demos.
�� MethaneBubbles
See science come alive with fiery methane bubbles – a safe but thrilling display of chemical energy in action!
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IcingSugarEnergyTransfer
Watch the explosive potential of everyday sugar in this sweet yet spectacular energy experiment.
We can’t wait to see you there!
HISTORY
Rooms:F3andF9
Step back in time with our three exciting activities! Create timelines in our chronology task, strike a pose in the historical photo booth with famous figure masks, and explore England’s imperial past through products from former empire and Commonwealth countries.
GEOGRAPHY
Room:F8
Get hands-on with Geography! Build earthquake-proof structures, play our fun coordinates game, and decorate biscuits with flags from around the world. Plus, learn more about our exciting Geography curriculum!
FRENCH Room:G7
Come along to G7 and enter the French landmarks quiz, taste some delicious French pastries, have a go at the French numbers challenge or do a French craft activity. And to finish off, take a selfie wearing a French beret! Some of our talented Year 11 linguists will be on hand to welcome you. Bienvenue!
Room: F35
Step into our Food Department Challenge and put your skills to the test! Can you spot all the hazards lurking in our chaotic “Kitchen of Disaster”?
Roll up your sleeves to create a delicious fruit kebab, then take on the mystery fruit & veg box challenge, can you guess what’s inside just by touch?
Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth by whipping up a quick and tasty microwave chocolate cake. You will also get the chance to check out some amazing work created by our Hospitality GCSE students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Rooms: Sports Hall and Gymnastics Room
Physical Educators, young athletes and proud parents, delve deeper into PE at Sir William Stanier by coming to have a look at our amazing facilities and the variety of sports that we teach.
Push yourself at some of our basketball challenges in the sports hall. Additionally, we will have Badminton, Table Tennis and Trampolining. Come and meet the PE Team and see if you can beat your parents/ carers and push your physical attributes to the limit.
ARTAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Room:G3
Come and explore Art and Photography at SWS through a range of mini workshops.
Get involved in our Colour Theory quiz to compete for a selection of Art prizes. Explore mono printing and sgraffito through the use of oil pastel and have a go at setting up your own still life to photograph.
Whilst visiting us in Art you will get the chance to meet our specialist team, see our GCSE pupils hard at work and be able to see a range of work.
PERFORMINGARTS
Rooms:ABlock
Step into the vibrant world of Performing Arts in A Block! Enjoy live music from our talented students, led by Mrs Gaffney (Music Lead), and see creativity come alive as Miss Bartlett (Dance Teacher) hosts an energetic dance workshop.
Discover how our students develop confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression through music, dance, and drama. Meet our passionate teachers and find out what makes Performing Arts such an exciting part of school life.
INCLUSION
Room:TheAtrium
Our Transition, Pastoral, SEND, and PersonalDevelopment teams will be in TheAtrium during the evening. Come and find out how we support students with their learning, wellbeing, and personal growth throughout their time at Sir William Stanier School. We’re here to answer your questions and show how we help every child thrive.
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Mrs Robinson Headteacher