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  • 12/01/24

    YEAR 12 - SHREWSBURY PRISON VISIT

    On Monday the 8th January, we took a group of our Year 12 Humanities students to visit Shrewsbury Prison. Shrewsbury Prison is a decommissioned Victorian prison. The students went on a guided tour of the prison and participated in the ‘prisoner experience’ in which they expe...
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  • 12/01/24

    KS4 VISIT - CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM

    On Thursday 11th January, we took 21 of our year 10 and 11 KS4 students and visited the Charles Dickens Museum. We were guided through the Museum’s excellent collection and archives by an expert who educated us on the social and literary context around Dickens publishing A Christm...
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  • 01/12/23

    YEAR 11 VISIT TO PWC READING

    On Wednesday 29th November, 31 of our Year 11 students visited PwC in Reading to participate in workshops that included: Data Analytics Product Analysis Marketing The students found this really informative and had a great day, as the comments below highlight: 'This...
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  • 23/11/23

    BAR MOCK TRIALS

    On Saturday 18th November, we competed in the regional heat of the Bar Mock Trials at Oxford Crown Court. The students showed real team effort, they demonstrated commitment, hard work and resilience as many of these students, whilst preparing for this competition, were studying in preparation t...
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  • 16/11/23

    YEAR 12 VISIT GE HEALTHCARE

    On Wednesday 15th November our Year 12 students visited GE Healthcare HQ in Chalfont St Giles, this was part of Careers Week. They participated in a series of STEM workshops and mock career interviews. The products they reviewed included one of GE's 2022's leading seller, at £1.4...
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  • 16/11/23

    YEAR 10 VISIT PwC READING

    14 November 2023 Year 10 Trip to PwC Reading Offices  On Tuesday 14th November, 30 of our Year 10 students attended PwC in Reading for workshops relating to  data analytics, product analysis and marketing. Caitlin Miller PwC Risk Assurance & Social Mobility Champion 'Yea...
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  • 13/11/23

    YEAR 8 - BAKER HUGHES MASTERCLASS

    On Wednesday 8th November, our Year 8 students were able to participate in the online masterclass being run by the energy company Baker Hughes. This was part of their Bronze Industrial Cadet Awards. The interactive session included Q & A with a leading industrialist specialis...
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  • 13/11/23

    YEAR 12/13 STEM TED TALK

    On Tuesday 7th November, our Year 12 and 13 students attended a TED talk with Gareth Mitchell-Jones of PwC This was followed by a Q&A session, which the students found really valuable. Gareth works for one of the world's top 4 accountancy firms and spoke about his life journey incl...
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  • 20/10/23

    YEAR 12 AND 13 STEM TED TALK

    On Thursday 18th October 2023 Nick Burrows, Head of Tesco UK and Investments visited us and gave a STEM TED Talk to our students in Year Groups 12 and 13.  This talk was aimed at those students seeking to enter a career in retail.  Nick spoke of his journey, including the stru...
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  • 17/10/23

    YEAR 12 SEGRO NETWORKING EVENT

    On Thursday 12th October, eleven of our Year 12 students were given the opportunity to participate in the Segro Learning to Work Networking Event, which was a huge success. They had to network with other students from Langley Academy alongside external providers who work wit...
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  • 28/09/23

    YEAR 11 - MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL

    On Friday 22nd September, we welcomed back Jeremy Dry from 'Maximise your Potential', who delivered another excellent study skills and revision workshop to our Year 11 students in the assembly hall. Maximise your Potential work with schools up and down the country wi...
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  • 19/09/23

    WEXHAM INTER-FORM WALKATHON

    Wednesday 20th September is National Fitness Day a chance to highlight to role of physical activity across the UK. At Wexham we will be holding the Inter-Form Walkathon on Thursday 21st September to raise money to support the chosen charities for this year.
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  • 05/09/23

    START OF TERM SEPTEMBER 2023

    Please see attachment below with the start of term dates.
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  • 05/09/23

    School Uniform

    Dear Parents Our uniform supplier has informed us that that due to a larger volume of sales than anticipated, they have sold out of the following:- School Ties, V-neck Jumpers & some fringe sizes in the P.E. Polo Shirts. As these items are ‘bespoke’ they do take a number o...
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  • 05/09/23

    Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

    Wexham School was inspected in October 2022 by independent structural engineers. I am very pleased to say that there was no Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) used in the construction of the buildings that make up the Wexham School Estate. 
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  • 12/07/23

    STEM GIRLS GET SET BRONZE INDUSTRIAL CADET AWARDS

    On Wednesday 5th July, the year 8 Girls as part of their Bronze Industrial Cadet Awards celebration day took part in several team building activities at General Electric Healthcare in Amersham. The day included career speed networking, survival activities, preparing water filtration u...
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  • 03/07/23

    Wexham Continues to be a GOOD School. (Ofsted May 2023)

    Ofsted inspected the school on the 24th and 25th May 2023. I am very pleased to inform you that Wexham School continues to be a good school in all aspects. Given the more rigorous inspection regime since 2019, which has seen many outstanding or good schools downgraded, this is even more...
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  • 28/06/23

    French Residential Visit

    On Friday 23rd June some of our year 8 and 9 Students accompanied by members of our team departed school at 6.45am and travelled by coach to Paris, visiting a chocolaterie in France where they tasted a variety of chocolates. We arrived at the Chateau de Grande Romaine...
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  • 22/06/23

    YEAR 7 ENERGY QUEST STEM WORKSHOPS

    On Wednesday 7th June, the Year 7 Students participated in a series of Engineering and Physics workshops delivered by 'Energy Quests' external tutors. During the first session the students were tasked with engineering materials, including an orange to conduct electricity. In the second...
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  • 22/06/23

    STEM NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY WATER ROCKET CHALLENGE

    On Wednesday 21st June a group of 21 Year 8 students took part in the National Physical Laboratory Water Rocket Challenge. The competition was held in Teddington. This was a national event and a fantastic opportunity for the students to showcase their STEM skills. The day was a great succe...
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  • 25/05/23

    YR 10&12 STEM PWC DATA ANALYTICS DAY

    On Thursday 18th May, the Year 10 and 12 Students attended the Reading offices of PwC. The students participated in 3 sessions with PwC Senior Analysts and partners, they were able to learn about the various aspects of business management including marketing, data analytics, sust...
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  • 22/05/23

    STEM YR8 GIRLS GET SET

    On Wednesday 17th May, we were involved in a virtual session for the STEM General Electric Baker Hughes Year 8 Girls Get Set Bronze Industrial Cadet Award. This provided an opportunity for 18 of out year 8 girls to be part of whilst gaining at insight into the world of STEM. They were able...
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  • 18/05/23

    YEAR 10 WORKSHOP

    On Tuesday 16th May, 30 Year 10 students took part in a workshop organised by Volker Fitzpatrick. During the 2-hour workshop students were introduced to what the company does and various opportunities and job roles and apprenticeship opportunities within the company ranging from: Civil, engin...
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  • 18/05/23

    GIRLS FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

    On Monday 15th May we hosted and participated in the Girls Football Festival that was being run by a group of FA coaches. Combining coaching, officiating and small-sided games, this was a great morning of football for the girls. 
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  • 18/05/23

    Year 9 Rowing

    On Friday 12th May we took a team of our Year 9 students to Dorney Lake, Windsor for a morning of rowing, this included time on the water and also indoor rowing in the gym. Four schools competed in this event and the Wexham students were overall winners which was a great ach...
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