2024 Ofsted Report - Good!
We are delighted to inform you that following our recent successful Ofsted Inspection, the official report is now ready to be viewed below.
We are delighted to inform you that following our recent successful Ofsted Inspection, the official report is now ready to be viewed below.
Year 11 students eagerly revisited the location of their first Countryside Walk from Year 9, enjoying a magnificent morning in the woods adorned in stunning autumnal colors. The highlight was the challenge of building shelters—each featuring a unique design. With more time, their creations could have been even more remarkable!
During Enrichment week, students in Year 10 embarked on an unforgettable autumn adventure during the deer rutting season. Building on the success of last year’s outing, they set out to track wildlife and were rewarded with incredible sightings of five large herds. The students observed majestic stags, mixed groups, and playful fawns and juveniles that looked straight out of a scene from Bambi! The silent stalking added to the sense of peace and wonder, making it a truly immersive experience.
On the first day of half term, a packed mini-bus headed to the Chiltern Hills. After a bracing walk across the rolling hills, which afforded some spectacular views across this AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) it was into Hodgemoor Woods for a little shelter building before moving on to the Colne Valley Nature Reserve. It was lovely to watch some sailing on Bury Lake, then on to the peaceful Stockers Lake to observe and appreciate the amazing range of birds that call this home.
The Year 11 students were taken on an educational trip to Cadbury World in the West Midlands. De Salis being a Business college, they were all fascinated to learn more about how a multinational corporation deals with production processes, marketing and branding. The everyday ubiquity and familiarity of some of the products gave the trip a real life feel that our students could relate to. They behaved impeccably and asked incisive, intelligent questions. They were even allowed to have a little fun.