This morning's Product Design exam was the last exam for Year 11 at STB. We look forward to seeing you on GCSE results day, Thursday 23rd August 9-11am.
GCSE Results Day
Year 11 GCSE art work will be exhibited and this is the perfect opportunity for family and friends to view the wonderful work of our pupils. Readings from talented creative writers will also be given and refreshments will be served.
One pupil was running a little late for this afternoon's GCSE Health & Social exam and arrived by an unusual form of transport.
Pupils from all three UET schools got together at Clayton Hall Academy to review the books shortlisted for the 2018 Carnegie Children's Book Awards. 'Where the World Ends' won the Carnegie medal and 'Town Is by the Sea' won the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Today has been the last official school day for year 11 pupils. They now only need to come in to school for subjects which have not yet been examined or the examinations themselves.
Tomorrow, there are Spanish and Food/Catering exams and all year 11 have a Physics exam on Friday morning.
Year 10 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their taster sessions at Newcastle under Lyme College today.
Pupils took part in sessions on Sport, Photography, Health and Social Care, Performing Arts, Football and Games Design. Not only did they sample the subjects available but the also gained an insight into college life.
GCSE exams continue for year 11 this week and year 10 have exams for the next two weeks as well.
The Potters 'Arf marathon is on Sunday and we have two members of staff taking part to raise money for good causes.
Mr Kerr is running to support CRY in memory of former pupil Dan Hughes. If you would like to donate, please follow this link: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/martynkerr
Mrs Goodwin's sister Laurie was left paralysed from the neck down following brain surgery last June. Mrs Goodwin is raising money to convert Laurie's house so that she can go home. To find out more or make a donation go to:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lauriesstory
Good luck to everyone taking part in the event.
Year 11 were gathered together during period 5 today to celebrate their time at Sir Thomas Boughey.
They have also been informed that their official leaving date and time will be 3:30pm on Wednesday 13th June.
Update on today’s racing. Mitch retired in both races due to battery failure. In race one Reggie achieved fastest lap and again in race two. Reggie covered 39 miles a full 5 miles ahead of the next competitor. Fastest lap was 28.6 mph and Reggie came in first 12.6 minutes ahead of second place St John Fisher. A brilliant result for the Spitfires beating 27 other cars.
