Ambition has been the focus of our assemblies this week as we’ve considered future careers by looking at the alumni of Boroughbridge High School and their many and varied destinations. We have former students who have gone into dentistry, veterinary science, events management, the arts, architecture and teaching to name but a few! We talked about the importance about being ambitious for what we can achieve during our school years along with our future lives.

Year 11 have been thinking about their next steps visiting Sixth Forms and colleges to experience their post-16 provision so that they can make an informed choice. Parents and carers will have the opportunity in the additional online Parent/Carer evening next week to discuss the progress that they’re making.

We’ve had our first Local Adviser visit of the term this week with a focus on students with SEND and Pupil Premium students. As ever, as we continue on our journey of improvement, we value all feedback so that we can chart our progress and continue to improve. This is the first time that this adviser has visited BHS and he commented on the high standards of behaviour. As you’ll be aware, whilst behaviour will continue to be a priority, we are at the end of our work with the Behaviour Hub and we’ll be sending out a questionnaire next week to capture your feedback on our progress.

Today a group of our Year 10 students have taken part in a public speaking workshop working with the Speakers Trust charity. Students have participated in activities to give them the skills and confidence to develop and deliver a speech on a topic that they feel passionate about.

In sporting news this week Mr. Field reports, ‘Wednesday saw a return to football fixtures for the PE department as the District Cup Competition gathers pace. The Yr11 boys, with assistance from some Yr10 boys, made the arduous journey to South Craven to play this round of the Cup.  The long journey did not phase the boys and they started positively against the home team dominating early proceedings.  A. Nunns opened the Boroughbridge account finishing well from some intricate passing play from the midfield.  The home team were on the back foot after conceding as Boroughbridge pushed for the second goal before half time.  South Craven worked their way back into the match and despite some fine defensive play they broke through the Boroughbridge ranks to equalise before half time.  The home team started the second half with their tails up which soon led to them scoring a deflected goal giving them the lead.  The game ebbed and flowed providing great entertainment for those on the sidelines.  In the dying moments of the game I. Burland forced an opening and capitalised with a lobbed finish to draw the game level.  The game entered the tense final minutes with penalties looming to settle the draw.  The inevitable end to the game presented itself as penalties were needed to settle the tie.  Boroughbridge started the shoot out positively netting the first spot kick, South Craven struck the woodwork handing the advantage to the visiting team.  Both teams took some great penalties but it was the home team who managed to hold their nerve and secure the tie winning 8-7.  The boys played some fantastic passing football and are hopeful for their next fixture before the exam season kicks in.’

Have a lovely weekend!