Regents Review - Summer 2026

The Regents Review Summer 2026

GENERAL NEWS

Student Leadership Programme

exceptional. • Holocaust Memorial Leadership: Pupils contributed to the planning and delivery of Holocaust Memorial assemblies, showing maturity, sensitivity and respect while developing research and presentation skills. • PE Champions & Event Leadership: PE leaders completed a substantial programme including Champion Week, the Swimming Gala, charity events and Sports Awards planning. Their organisational skills and ability to lead large scale events have been outstanding. • Digital Leaders – Online Safety & Safer Internet Day: Digital Leaders delivered assemblies, supported Safer Internet Day and contributed to Open Evening. Their work continues to be a cornerstone of our digital safeguarding education. • Cultural Leaders – Culture Day & Celebrations: Cultural Leaders have planned Culture Day, assemblies and Diwali celebrations, working closely with the library to promote cultural understanding and inclusion. • Library Leaders – Peer Support & Session Leadership: Leaders from Years 7–10 have supported reading sessions, organised the library and mentored younger pupils, demonstrating reliability and a passion for literacy. • Personal Development – Anti Bullying Ambassadors: Ambassadors have led campaigns, peer mentoring and group support, contributing significantly to a positive and respectful school culture. • Teaching & Learning Leaders – EFA & Classroom Support: Pupils have supported formative assessment strategies, resource development and classroom practice, strengthened their understanding of teaching and learning processes and gave regular constructive feedback to teacher training. Looking Ahead As pupils complete their final qualification applications, we are incredibly proud of the leadership attributes they have developed - confidence, empathy, initiative, communication, teamwork and resilience. Their projects have enriched our school community and demonstrated

As we approach the end of the academic year, our Student Leadership Programme has reached an exciting milestone. The vast majority of projects are now completed, with the remaining few progressing well. Across the school, pupils have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities - showing respect, responsibility, creativity and a genuine commitment to contributing positively to our community. Throughout the year, pupils have been trained and supported by our interns, developing a wide range of leadership attributes including communication, teamwork, independence and resilience. They are now completing their final applications for the Student Leadership Qualification, reflecting thoughtfully on the skills they have gained and the impact of their work. One of the most powerful successes of the programme is its inclusivity. Leadership has been embraced by pupils, reinforcing our belief that leadership is an entitlement for all, not a selective opportunity. Engagement has been consistently strong, with pupils attending sessions regularly, leading activities independently and contributing to whole school events with maturity and pride. Curriculum & Pastoral Highlights Across subjects, pupils have taken on meaningful leadership roles that have strengthened both curriculum learning and wider character development. A few broad highlights include: • English – Paired Reading Leadership: Leaders have supported Year 8 reluctant readers through the Paired Reading Programme, modelling positive reading habits and building confidence in younger pupils. This project has been described as a “huge success”, with clear gains in communication and mentoring skills. • Science – British Science Week & Lesson Delivery: Science leaders demonstrated experiments, designed promotional materials, and even delivered lessons. Their confidence, communication and teamwork have been

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