1st May 2014
We returned after Easter to continuous reminders that the ‘exam – season’ is already upon us. However other activities continue to delight and engage. The Year 8 ‘volcanoes’ were fantastic. To go into the hall and see tables full of domed creations, coloured and erupting was a ‘sight for the eyes’. The imaginative menu to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday was intriguing; traditional recipes for flapjack using hard-boiled eggs to name but one idea. ‘Take over day’ a national programme, took a great deal of planning and initiative, but our student group of mixed ages took all this in their stride and so ran activities for primary classes, as they took over Hertford Museum on April 24th.
SCHOOL EXPANSION As you are aware Hertfordshire County Council approached Simon Balle Governors several years ago to discuss whether we would consider expanding to become an All Through School, to meet the increasing demand for primary places this side of Hertford. The public consultation is now over. Concerns were raised from local residents around traffic management both in the locality and on site, and there was also some sceptism around actual pupil numbers. On the other hand, we heard from families and their frustrations over getting places in local oversubscribed schools. Governors have decided to keep to their decision as they can see the great benefits of an All Through School for all students and their families. However, we now move to the ‘planning stage’ where there will be further steps to seek views. It is normal practice for an ‘Exhibition’ to be staged. This will take place in late May whereby you are invited to come along and see the plans in general. We are meanwhile using this as an opportunity to look at traffic and our site. We are soon to revise our School Travel Plan and will be promoting ‘Walk to School’ week. With over 60% of our current students walking to school or taking public transport, we feel we are in a good position to look at new creative ways to minimize traffic onsite and perhaps reduce traffic in the immediate area. Alison Saunders
THIS ISSUE: School expansion Music News Hertford museum PSA News Snowdon Y13 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 6th May
INSET Day
6th—9th May
Y7 Osmington Bay
26th—30th May Half term 2nd June
Return to school
9th June
Transition evening (1) for NEW year 7’s
18th June
Annual Fun Run
19th June
Transition evening (2) for NEW year 7’s
23rd June
Transition evening (3) for NEW year 7’s
26th June
Annual Art Exhibition
27th June
Year 11 Leavers Evening
1st July
Transition evening (4) for NEW year 7’s
4th July
Staff training day
8th July
Concert
9th July
Y6 into Y7 Parents Evening
10th July
Transition Day
23rd July
End of term