This week was our first full week back with year eleven parents' evening and a second visit from the school aged immunisation service for another round of COVID vaccinations.

First, a massive thank you for all of the contributions to our foodbank. We have been proud to be part of the Mayor of Broxtowe's appeal and our food items are on their way to support families at Christmas.

This felt unfortunately like a week of two steps forward three steps back for the country as we returned to the wearing of masks in school.

We are delighted that the school has raised £900 during today through a combination of donations, cake sales and penalty shoot outs. It is so good to see so many smiles and to also be raising money for such an important cause.

On Monday we welcomed our students back and they are to be congratulated again for the calm, hard-working and positive attitude that they continue to show.

Apologies for the late update this week - a week with more school tours; a great performance in basketball; Chilwell school jointly planning local professional development; recognised for our very strong support for students with SEND and shaping national policy with the Association of Sch...