WELCOME SCHOOL GAMES BRONZE AWARD

We are delighted to announce that Shaftesbury school has been awarded the School Games Bronze Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.

With many of our young people competing in local interschool competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.

In addition to the Good Ofsted report, this year held a special moment for me personally, as I had the privilege of experiencing my Commissioning Ceremony, which welcomed me into the Church of England as the Headteacher. It was an incredibly humbling and profound occasion, made even more memorable by the presence of the Rt Reverent Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury. This spiritual milestone reinforces the values and ethos that underpin our school, and I am honoured to lead a community that embraces such a rich and inclusive heritage.

Furthermore, I would like to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Ethan S, one of our talented students, who triumphed in the National Poetry By Heart competition. Ethan’s dedication, creativity, and eloquence showcased the incredible talent within our school, and we couldn’t be prouder of his outstanding accomplishment.

As we approach the end of the academic year, we must also take the time to commemorate the phenomenal proms held for our Year 11 and Year 13 students. These joyous occasions provided a fitting opportunity to celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of our young people. Witnessing their growth, both academically and personally, has been a source of immense pride and inspiration for us all.

In closing, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a happy and relaxing summer holiday. May this well-deserved break be filled with moments of joy, relaxation, and rejuvenation. I am confident that when we reconvene in the new academic year, we will continue to build upon the successes of the past, fostering an environment of growth, learning, and achievement.

I look forward to embarking on another remarkable chapter in our school’s journey together.