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The Regents Review Autumn 2025

GENERAL NEWS

Mrs Wales & Head of Year 8 & Mr Phillips Head of Year 8 Support

wait to continue building on this in 2026 to get the best out of your child and watch them grow physically, emotionally and academically.

As always, if you require any support in the new year please contact us and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Year 9 Year 9 students have had a busy and rewarding term. They’ve worked with the Saints Foundation, explored new subjects such as photography and taken on the role of reading mentors to support younger pupils. Looking ahead, this year brings the exciting opportunity for them to choose their GCSE Year 10 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 10 students on a very positive first term. They have made a strong start to their GCSE courses and most students have settled well into their subjects and adapted to the increased expectations of Key Stage 4. We have been particularly pleased with the maturity shown by the majority of the year group, both in lessons and around the school. Many students are beginning to take greater responsibility for their learning, which is an encouraging sign as we move through this important stage of their education. We would also like to thank you for your continued support, particularly with uniform and behaviour. Year 11 As we approach the end of the first term, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on Year 11’s hard work, achievements and the impressive progress they have made so far. With their final GCSE year well underway, every step they take now plays a crucial role in preparing them for the exams ahead. This term, we’ve seen exceptional growth across the

subjects. Conversations with students about their options and future aspirations have been inspiring and we are proud of the enthusiasm they are showing as they prepare for the next stage of their journey. Miss Cole & Mr Grant Head of Year 9 & Head of Year 9 Support We do, however, need to address a significant increase in lateness to lessons, which is not acceptable. Arriving late means students are missing valuable learning time and disrupting not only their own progress but also the learning of others. This is particularly concerning at GCSE level, where every minute of lesson time is important. Punctuality is an essential life skill and something that is not accepted in the real world and we expect all students to arrive to lessons on time, ready to learn. Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to working closely with you as the year progresses. Mrs Mouland & Mrs Blakely Head of Year 10 & Head of Year 10 Support year group. Many Year 11 students have shown real determination - whether it’s tackling challenging topics in maths and science, strengthening their writing skills in English, or demonstrating increasing confidence and maturity in their practical subjects. Their commitment to learning has been fantastic and they should be proud of the effort they’ve put in.

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