The Flagpole

The CyberFirst Girls Competition aims to inspire Year 8 girls interested in technology to pursue a career in cyber security. The Computer Science Department would like to enter a team into this year's competition. If your daughter is interested in cyber security and would like to tackle challenges from cryptography and logic to artificial intelligence and networking, then please encourage her to contact Mr Musson via TEAMS chat.

Cyber security is taught in Year 8 Computer Science lessons this term, with extra support provided in the Tuesday lunchtime club sessions in November to help pupils prepare.

Prizes include a brand-new laptop for those in the winning teams.

More information on the competition can be found here. 

Please continue to prioritise signing off your volunteering, physical and skill sections. Many have already completed their award in full. Guidance can be found on a DofE Completion email sent to you and your parents, the advice documents are also available on MySchoolPortal.

Lunchtime drop-in clinic takes place every Tuesday 1.05pm in LG02.

The Certificate Presentation Evening takes place on Thursday 8 February 2024. However, the final deadline for completion for those aiming to move from Bronze to Silver is October half term, for those stopping at Bronze it is Christmas. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education - DofE Manager

The Parent Information Evening recorded presentation, Information Booklet and Enrolment Form are all available on MySchoolPortal/Co-curricular/DukeofEdinburgh’sAward via the link here.

The deadline for enrolment is Friday 20 October (the last day of term before the half term break). Please complete the form and submit the £60 non-refundable deposit. Assemblies will be held with pupils after half term where course materials will be distributed and the next steps explained.

Here is a reminder of the eligibility criteria: 

Award Stage    Age Requirement

Bronze              Year 9

Silver                Year 10

Gold                 16 years old (must be in the Sixth Form)

I look forward to welcoming pupils onto the scheme this year. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education - DofE Manager