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What triumphant year, Year 7 have had. They
have bonded as a group and grasped the variety
of opportunities available to them. Academic 06
lessons and trips, music performances, sporting
events and outdoor activities have enhanced
their learning and resilience and given them the
determination to persevere and aim high.
We began the year with a pilgrimage to
Glastonbury which helped the pupils to acquire
a sense of place and knowledge about our local
area. Culminating in a walk to the summit of
Glastonbury Tor, Year 7 were able to look down on
our school and contemplate what they would like
to achieve in the year ahead.

Year 7 enjoyed researching and talking about topics
they were interested in for the English department
‘Speak Out’ competition, performed well in the
Bebras Computational Challenge and attended
Millfield School for a science show. Chepstow
Castle, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Weymouth and 07
Portland National Sailing Academy have all been
adventurous days out. 01 Hiking up Glastonbury tor.
02 Year 7 students maths
puzzle.
Many pupils jumped at the chance to take part in 03 A visit to Glastonbury
the choir to support the Year 8 musical production Abbey.
04 Science trip to Slimbridge.
‘Moana.’ We celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Her 05 Year 7 embracing
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by planting a tree for Christmas jumper day.
the Jubilee as part of the ‘Queen’s Green Canopy’ 06 Y7 celebrating the Jubilee.
and attended the whole school street party 07 Volunteering their time
at a local nature reserve -
dressed in red, white and blue. Shapwick Heath.
08 Year 7 watersports trip to
Year 7 can now look ahead to Year 8 with Weymouth.
confidence. They are ready to face new challenges,
work even harder and aim for leadership positions.
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