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On Friday 3rd May, students at De Salis celebrated De Salis Culture Day. Students and staff brought in magnificent cultural artifacts, as well as non-perishable cultural food which allowed all to diverge into oneanother’s community and culture. As they do each year, students held a performance and presentation, which showcased and celebrated the culture they represent, with staff doing theirs too! In our diversity, we are strong. In our strength, we are united. In our unity, we are De Salis.

Last week saw 12 of our Year 10 and 11 girls attend an enrichment trip to Dr Chocs Chocolate Factory in Windsor. Students were given a demonstration on how to make their very own bar before getting the chance to do it themselves! The trip was enjoyed by all, especially the chocolate taste testing!

Year 11 students of Citizenship and Criminology enjoyed a tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords at the invitation of a current peer of the realm, Lord Coaker, who gave so generously of his time. There was the opportunity afterwards to see some of the other iconic sights of this great capital. A truly unforgettable day!

The Centre for ADHD & Autism Support are delighted to be offering a new NWL parent/carer drop-in support group, held on Zoom on Wednesday evenings and Monday mornings for those whose children/young people are or are suspected to be ADHD/autistic.

Online Parents Drop-In Poster (PDF) [2MB]

Today year 10 students visited the Innovation Agri-Tech Group (IAG) to understand more about indoor farming, ways food production was affecting climate change and research and innovation in the agri-food chain. The indoor farm facility is at the cutting edge of innovation, using aeroponics as a novel way of growing food. Students were able to smell and taste a variety of produce such as edible flowers, lettuce, basil and coriander. Students also learned how scientists were able to adjust the amount of nutrients, water, temperature and even the colour of light to produce the ideal growing conditions for plants. Finally, students met with members of the IAG team, asked questions and heard first-hand how they became involved in the sector as well as the different job opportunities in the agri-food sector.

On Wednesday 27th September, Year 9 students visited the Centre of the Cell which is a Science Education Centre at Queen Mary, university of London. As part of their Key Stage 3 studies students were captivated by the virtual displays and interactive games which opened their eyes and enabled them to learn interactively about the amazing world of cells, the Human body and the latest medical research.