We are thrilled to announce that De Salis Studio College has been awarded the prestigious Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) for 2025 to 2028. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering dedication to building strong, meaningful relationships with our parents, guardians, carers, and key stakeholders.
We are delighted to inform you that following our recent successful Ofsted Inspection, the official report is now ready to be viewed below.
Students and staff came together for an unforgettable evening at Prom 2025, hosted at the elegant Pinewood Hotel in Slough. Themed “A Night Under The Stars”, the venue was transformed into a glittering nightscape where students arrived dressed in stunning outfits, each showcasing their individual style and flair.
The long-standing tradition of the cross-Trust sports days was continued with great fanfare on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th July. Our Year 9 cohort attended the Key Stage 3 event on the 7th with Years 10 and 11 joining the Key Stage 4 contest the following day.
This week we said a fond farewell to our Year 11 cohort after their successful GCSE examinations by hosting our annual Leavers Award assembly. Students were celebrated not only for their academic achievements but also recognised for their efforts and remarkable personalities. Students enjoyed listening to citations and enthusiastically cheered on their peers. We hope all our year 11’s take a well deserved break and we are looking forward to the return of some of our students in Year 12 in September, whilst extending our best wishes to all our other students on their future endeavours.
De Salis came alive with colour, music and tradition during its vibrant Culture Day celebration. Students proudly showcased their heritage through engaging presentations, traditional attire and spirited dance performances. The event was a joyful celebration of diversity and unity, highlighting the rich cultural tapestry that makes up the De Salis community.
We are thrilled to invite you to De Salis Studio College's Open Evening on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 4pm to 6pm. This special event is designed to give prospective students and their families a comprehensive look at our unique learning environment that replicates the workplace.
The Year 9 students at De Salis Studio College recently hosted their Easter Extravaganza event, where parents, guardians, carers, staff and students, came together to celebrate the season. Attendees enjoyed a delightful selection of Easter themed treats, including cakes, milkshakes and unique handmade jewellery. The event provided a festive atmosphere for everyone to indulge, socialise and celebrate together! We are looking forward to the next Year 9 entrepreneur event.
Year 11 students delivered a wonderful assembly to share the significant occasion of Ramadan. This was a vibrant event which brought students and staff together to highlight the importance of this occasion whilst honouring the cultural significance of Ramadan. It was a meaningful gathering that fostered a sense of appreciation for diverse traditions. Students observing Ramadan have been provided with quiet spaces for prayer whilst ensuring a sensitive handling of fasting needs here at De Salis.
On Friday 31st January, Year 10 and 11 students enjoyed an assembly hosted by Hezron Brown. The theme around the assembly was Bullying and enabled students to feel focused and confident in a positive environment where they felt comfortable to discuss the topic and debunk the traits around bullying. Hezron is a frequent visitor of De Salis and our students always enjoy interacting with him.
On Wednesday 29th of January an assembly was held to highlight Holocaust Memorial Day 2025. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day was “For a Better Future”. The assembly highlighted the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Jews from AuschwitzBirkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, the 31st anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. The assembly allowed students to reflect on the tragedies by antisemitism to families and nations. Students were engaged and shared their thoughts and feelings about these events. The key take away points from the presentation and discussions with the students includes, not taking our freedom for granted, learning about the Holocaust and more recent genocides can help us all to identify the warning signs in the world around us, report (abuse, antisemitism and hate crimes) and take actions to make a better future for all.
Monday 20th January marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and our students at De Salis took it upon themselves to present his life story during assembly. Students reflected upon the work and values of Dr King. and discussed the fact that some people in high[1]profile positions today do not appear to share his humanism and kindness but agreed that at De Salis, our values reflect some of the things he held dear. Dr Martin Luther King Jnr: One of the greatest moral leaders the world has known.
