As
tensions rise on the political battlefield both here and across the Channel, we
spoke at Sixth Form assembly this week about the recent French elections and
how this will have an impact on the UK and Brexit. There is so much uncertainty
that it is difficult to navigate politics currently and it's the next
generation of leaders (our students) that will need to be equipped with the
right tools in order to do so. Their thoughtful comments make me optimistic for
the future.
Sticking
with the Sixth Form, as a Gifted & Talented venture, our G&T and
PE departments recently secured the opportunity for six of our talented Year 11
PE students to experience a Sports Psychology programme with Dr Barry Cripps, a
registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with notable clients such as The Met
Office, The British Olympic Association, and the High Performance Unit at the
University of Exeter. The aim of the programme was to help the students gain a
better insight and understanding of their talents and to coach them in ways
that would help them with their performance, including relaxation techniques,
confidence, concentration, goal setting strategies and practising mental
rehearsal. And speaking of goal setting, our Sixth Formers also arranged a
school fundraiser for Dorothy House Hospice, raising important funds for
this special charity, which cares for people of all ages, from all walks
of life with life-limiting illnesses and is this year celebrating its 40th
birthday. The event, held in the sixth form games session, was a sports
day style event with three-legged and sack races and a fancy dress obstacle
course. Well done to all those involved.
As I
type, final preparations are being made for the 5km Race for Life in support of
Cancer Research on the Elm Field. Thank you to everyone who has joined us for
this fantastic charitable event which has been organised by our Deputy Head
Girl, Lucy Febrey. Just like the image of one marathon runner helping
another in the final metres of that gruelling race, I hope we at school will
continue to go out of our way to support those in need.
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