National Citizenship Service Many of our senior pupils gain a great deal from participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme during which they learn a skill, undertake community service and take part in expeditions. This is not only enjoyable, but an excellent preparation for life after school. However, for some pupils the time needed […]
Parent and Pupil Surveys I would like to thank all those parents who have already returned their surveys. We are very keen to hear from all parents and I would be grateful if you could return surveys via your son or daughter next week. As we will be dispatching both parent and pupil surveys at […]
University Applications The UCAS university application deadline passed this week and I am delighted that the Upper Sixth are receiving very positive offers including two from Oxbridge. Other Upper Sixth students are pursuing non-university courses and apprenticeship pathways. Sixth Form Open Evening We welcomed Year 11 students and a large number of external candidates to […]
Pupil, Parent and Staff Surveys This half term all the schools across the AAT will be conducting a survey of pupil, parent and staff views to help our development. We have employed Kirkland Rowell, a leading independent survey company, to run the surveys which are anonymous and cover all aspects of school life. Pupils will […]
Christmas Wishes I would like to wish all pupils, parents and staff a happy and peaceful Christmas break. I would also like to thank the staff for all their hard work and commend the pupils on their efforts. Equipped for learning in January I would be very grateful if parents could devote some time during […]
For the first time, Verulam had a school production which was solely for the year 7 students. Year 7’s were invited to audition for the Christmas show shortly before the half term, and were cast in the Christmas Pantomime. Students then spent their Wednesday after school, and some lunch hours, rehearsing for the 90 minute […]
Following its success last year winning the Herts Advertiser teaching award for innovation, Verulam School STEM club has enjoyed a busy start to the year. This first term has focused on chemistry and included understanding how hydrogels work in nappies including adding household substances to wet nappies to try to reduce the weight! They also […]
Alexander Culkin Year 10 Alex has represented England in 4 international competitions in Foil Fencing. His best result was 35th out of 200 competitors in the World under 15 Championships. Alex finished last season ranked 2nd in the country for Under 17’s, and also recently finished in the top 32 in the Under 23 National […]
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” G. Santayana. Last Monday, at a very early hour, 39 boys and 4 members of staff met at school to begin Verulam’s inaugural Holocaust Education trip to Poland. It was to be a trip that will not easily be forgotten by any of […]
New Senior Team In a special assembly for Year 11 and Year 12 last week, it was my pleasure to announce the senior student roles for the academic year 2019-20. A challenging and robust selection process has seen the following roles awarded: School Captain: Luyanda Tshmua Head Girl: Charlotte Conium Head Boy: Richard Carabine Vice […]
