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  • 10/10/22

    YEAR 11 - MYTUTOR

    On Wednesday 5th October, it was the re-launch of the online tutoring lessons, run by MyTutor. A total of 30 students from this year group have been selected, with the aim of boosting their grades and progress in either GCSE Maths, English Language, Literature or Combined Science. This week, th...
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  • 22/09/22

    YEAR 7 CRICKET FESTIVAL

    On Wednesday 21st September we hosted the Year 7 cricket festival for Slough schools. This was led by coaches from the Berkshire Cricket Foundation, and supported by some of our Year 9 sports leaders. It was friendly competition designed to be an introduction to cricket. Five Slough s...
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  • 16/09/22

    School Closure

    The School will be closed on Monday 19th September for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. 
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  • 16/09/22

    INTER-FORM FOOTBALL COMPETIOTIONS

    This week we started the term with inter-form football competitions after school for Years 7, 8 and 9 Every event was well attended, with between 50 and 70 students participating and supporting each day. The atmosphere was great, and the children really enjoyed themselves. Medals for the winnin...
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  • 09/09/22

    Queen Elizabeth II

    The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty and her determination to dedicate her life to her throne and to her people. During this time of national mourning the School will run special assemblies, discussion will take place in form groups and a dedicated PSHE less...
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  • 17/07/22

    Year 6 Parents looking to change their school place for September.

    We are having a number of Year 6 parents contacting us saying that they wish to change their allocated school for September and come to us. We still have a few places to fill due to our large expansion of numbers. If you want to change the school the Local Authority has allocated, you will need to f...
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  • 24/06/22

    YEAR 7/8 GIRLS CRICKET COACHING SESSIONS

    Over the course of the last two weeks some of our Year 7 and Year 8 girls have been fortunate to take part in some cricket coaching sessions during their PE lessons. These sessions have been led by Raabia Akhter, a coach from the Berkshire Cricket Foundation. This has been a good opportunity fo...
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  • 03/06/22

    School Closed, Monday 6th June

    A reminder that the school is closed to students and staff on Monday 6th June due to the Queen's Jubilee. As the extra Bank Holiday fell during Half Term all schools could choose another day to close. This school closure has been notified since November. The two students sitting GCSE Chinese...
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  • 13/05/22

    YEAR 7 FUTURE WORKSHOP

    On Wednesday 11th May our Year 7 students participated in Future Workshops run by SEGRO. During their session the students were able to ask questions and gain an insight into the knowledge and understanding of the Slough Trading Estate and how it works, for example that its...
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  • 27/04/22

    YEAR 12/13 VISIT FROM ROYAL HOLLOWAY

    On Tuesday 26th April our Year 12 and 13 students were visited by a team from Royal Holloway. This visit was to discuss what options are available to them if they decided to pursue further education at University, with regard to what financial assistance (Student Finance) would be avail...
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  • 07/04/22

    YR12 STEM AND LAWYERS EVENT

    On Tuesday 5th April 2022, Lawyers from Clayton Stoke Solicitors visited our Year 12 students to talk to them about the technology and career pathways in law. Students found the event particularly informative, the different technology used and the different subjects that law...
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  • 11/03/22

    STEM GIRLS GET SET

    On Tuesday 8th March,  our Year 9 girls prepared and delivered their presentations to an audience of General Electric employees, as well as students and staff from schools around the country. This was, undoubtedly, an entirely new experience for the girls who wouldn't have had the opportuni...
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  • 11/03/22

    SPORTS LEADERS

    We recently hosted the Primary School Sports Hall Athletics competition. Our Sports Leaders were  a mixture of our year 9 to year 13 students. This was an excellent enrichment opportunity for them all. They were a credit to the school and their support helped the day run smoothly. 
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  • 11/03/22

    GIRLS FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

    On Wednesday 9th March a group of our Year 9 and 10 girls attended a football festival at Arbour Park Stadium in Slough (photos attached). This was a great enrichment experience for the girls at a quality sporting venue. The day was hosted by the Slough School Sport Network, and it included thr...
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  • 18/02/22

    School Closure 18th February 2022

    Due to a Red Weather Warning in place and on advice from Slough Borough Council the School is closed for today. Teachers, where possible, will be setting home learning via 'Show My Homework'. Kind regards Lawrence Smith  - Headteacher 
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  • 17/02/22

    YR10 STEM VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE

    During the week of 14th February - 18th February our year 10 students were able to participate in the Virtual Work Experience Week. 16 of these students went on to win a National Competition where there had been tens of thousands of applicants. Their work experience included exposure as industry...
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  • 10/02/22

    NATIONAL INTERNET SAFETY DAY

    Tuesday 8th February was National Internet Safety Day, here at Wexham the focus "All Fun and Games?" during their ICT lessons this week. the students have been exploring respect, relationships and how to stay safe online.  From gaming and chat, to streaming and video, our st...
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  • 03/02/22

    STEM GIRLS GET SET EVENT

    In the latest of the Girls Get Set events for our Year 9s, the girls were getting 'hands on' and creative on during the morning of Tuesday 1st February - designing, planning, discussing and then finally putting their invention together in their efforts to achieve the Industrial Cadets B...
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  • 20/12/21

    Start of Term January 2022

    Arrangements for the reopening of the school. All arrangements remain the same. Nothing has changed since this was published. (3/1/22)
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  • 15/12/21

    YEAR 8 INTER-FORM FOOTBALL

    Due to the extreme weather conditions on Tuesday 7th December we relocated the Year 8 inter-form football competition to the sports hall which only added to the energy and excitement of a popular, well-attended event. All seven tutor groups had a team competing with around 60 children taking pa...
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  • 15/12/21

    YEAR 7 CHRISTMAS CARDS

    During the week of 13th December 2021, the students in Year 7 have been making Christmas cards for the local care home residents. They wanted to bring some festive cheer to show the residents that although times have changed, and they may not be able to see friends and family over the...
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  • 15/12/21

    BTEC TRAVEL & TOURISM VISIT

    On Monday 13th December 2021, the students who are taking BTEC Travel & Tourism as part of their course visited Oxford. They climbed 127 steps to the top of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin where they were able to take in the lovely views of Oxford. A trip to the A...
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  • 10/12/21

    YR9 GE GIRLS GET SET

    On Tuesday 7th December 22 girls in Year 9 participated in the virtual Girls Get Set event run by General Electric. After presentations delivered by key figures in the company, the students then took part in a workshop aimed at equipping them with employability skills. The girls were fantastic at en...
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  • 24/11/21

    YR9 STEM PROJECT MATHS

    On Tuesday 23rd November our Year 9 girls revisited STEM and how this links into their everyday life.  They researched about Thomas Edison a prolific inventor and one the founders of General Electric ('GE') and what career opportunities are available at GE.  The girls had an opport...
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  • 24/11/21

    YR8 STEM EVENT - GENERAL ELECTRIC

    On Tuesday 22nd November our Year 8 Students welcomed the CEO of General Electric, the head of its Healthcare division and an Aviation Engineer from its aeronautics team. Then followed inspirational careers talks re STEM roles in industry and how these individuals came into their vocations and rose...
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