Miss R J Baxter BA
[email protected]
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4HB
Telephone: 01727 515192 | Fax: 01727 843447
Headmaster: Jonathan W J Gillespie MA (Cantab) FRSA
24th April 2017
Dear Parent,
Following the Fourth Form exams this summer, all pupils in the Fourth Form will be taking
part in a week of activities designed to enrich their academic experience, develop their
personal, social health and economic education, extend their thinking about careers, and
inspire them to take on new challenges.
This series of days will commence on Wednesday 14th June with ‘Healthy Relationships Day’,
a PSHEE workshop focusing on different kinds of relationships, including relationships with
family, teachers and friends as well as sexual relationships. It will be led by renowned
Theatre-in-Education company Tip of the Iceberg and will follow on from discussion about
this topic led by Form Tutors earlier in the term.
On the morning of Thursday 15th June, the students will then undertake the Morrisby
profiling test, a form of aptitude testing which will provide students with an individually
tailored report. Mr Brien, Head of Careers, will send a letter containing more details about
this in due course. That afternoon, they will have Games as normal.
Friday 16th June will see the students participate in an Academic Enrichment Day. For all
those studying GCSE Geography or PE, they will be given an option to attend a visit to the
Olympic Park. Mr Johnston, Head of Geography, will be sending a separate letter to all
Geography and PE students with further information.
For those remaining in School, the day will begin with a talk on Resilience, one of our School
Values, by Mr David Clarke, captain of the British Football five-a-side team for the London
2012 Paralympics. The boys will then attend timetabled lessons where they will delve
beyond the syllabus in their various subjects and have a chance to really extend their
learning. In the afternoon, they will either continue with lessons, or they can opt to take part
in a STEM Architecture workshop. Further details will follow from Mrs Robertson.
Finally, on Monday 19th June, all Fourth Form students will venture to Edge Outdoor
Activities in Ware, for their Activities Day. The students will compete in their forms to win
the coveted Inter-Form Activities Award by taking part in a series of activities, such as high
ropes, zip wire, archery, mountain boarding, and shooting. The boys will be given some
options and will be asked to select their preferences before the event. We will be travelling
to and from the venue by coach, leaving at 8.45am and returning in time for the 4.00pm
buses.
For this event, they will need to wear comfortable outdoor clothes, with sturdy footwear and
a waterproof jacket in case of inclement weather. They will also need to bring a packed lunch
and a small amount of money for drinks and snacks. The cost of the trip is £20 per person.
Please note, those students who normally pay for School lunches will be refunded the cost
of one meal on their end of term bill.
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For all days other than Monday 19th June, students should wear School Uniform.
If you are happy for your son to take part in the Activities Day, please complete the reply slip
below and return it to your son’s Form Tutor by Friday 19th May.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Baxter
Head of Middle School
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I give consent for my son ______________________ in Form __________ to attend the trip
to Edge Outdoor Activities on 19th June.
I am happy for the cost of £20 to be added to my end of term bill.
Signed _________________________________
Name _____________________________
Relationship ____________________________
Date _____________________________