On Thursday March 2nd the library held a book fair during break and lunch time. Students were able to purchase a selection of books on the day to inspire our students to engage with reading for pleasure.

Year 12 Brilliant Club students got a taste for what University life would be like following their recent achievements on Scholars Programme...

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During February half term Year 9 -12 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Folgardia in Italy for 6 nights of fun on the slopes. Maya, in Year 9 has given a summary of her experience...

"The ski trip was a fantastic experience to be able to have. The skiing was absolutely amazing and so were the instructors. They were very nice and taught many people how to ski from having very little experience. The view from our rooms were spectacular and from the peak of some mountains even the alps were visible! The best day was by far the day we went snow tubing. It was the most fun for many people on the trip."

Year 10 GCSE art and Year 12 Biology students visited the Tring Natural History Museum on Tuesday 28th February.

The GCSE art students studied the work of Celia Smith and her large wire bird sculptures. Students created drawings from close observation of the large selection of taxidermy birds the museum houses. Students had the privilege of taking part in a 40-minute workshop with the museum’s creators where they were able to handle specimens and produce work from an even closer point of view. 

The A level Biology students studied the collection to investigate ideas around adaptations and survival, linking to the topics of biochemistry and physiology they are currently learning in lessons. They also enjoyed a workshop on Biodiversity and Conservation where they discovered the importance of biodiversity and how this is being threatened in today’s society - through the study of data, fact files and specimens across five different case studies.

This month, a team of four students from the Environment Group visited Malvern Way Primary School to deliver an assembly on the theme of Food Waste. They shared with the children why food waste was an issue and what they can do about it. The assembly included a quiz and lots of questions and answers. They did a fantastic job of researching the issues and presenting them in a way that was appropriate to the age of the audience. We are looking forward to visiting Little Green Primary School later this month where we will be adapting the assembly for a slightly older audience. 

For more information on how you can reduce food waste, please go to The #WorthSaving Campaign 

This week Croxley Danes celebrated National Careers Week with two inspiring talks from industry figures: Graham Goodkind, founder and chairman of Frank PR agency spoke to our Year 12 students and Colette Dolan and Josephine Corcoran of Watford Community Housing Trust who spoke to both Year 11 and Year 8 about local apprenticeship opportunities...

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