Leyburn Beavers and Cubs enjoyed a climbing session this week, on our indoor climbing wall, ably assisted by members of our student climbing club. Our students have gained many skills, not just in climbing,and the confidence building and leadership skills they have learned were put to good use when our young visitors joined us. Thanks to Lily Rankine, Emma Haresign, Rosie Jennings, Molly Clarkson and Maddie Hey for holding the ropes!
Lesson Observations have been in full swing this week, as the Senior Leadership team and Heads of Faculty watched a variety of lessons in Maths, Science and Humanities. It is always a joy to see students grappling with key concepts and having the ‘lightbulb’ moment. I saw this happen in science this week, as Alfie Bilsborough Yr8 bravely explained to the class why some metals were more reactive than others. In a moment of sheer celebration Alfie exclaimed, ‘ So I am smart, I can do this’. Well done Alfie.
After compiling the parents voice survey, we have now completely revamped the canteen food offer for the summer term. It is very exciting to see the new ideas and menus coming together, all taking heed from the parental comments. A launch will follow shortly, but I do hope you find the new ideas positive. I am still finalising the ‘You said, We did’ comments but will endeavour to get them to parents before Easter.
As mocks continue for students, the marking starts to mount up for staff. Turning round hundreds of exam papers in 2 weeks is no easy task, but teachers are busy all over school clutching mark schemes and exam papers in a bid to get them back to students. My A level Business students gave me no let up and asked – after the Wednesday morning exam, ‘can we have our marks today?’ despite all the meetings and legislation paperwork that goes with being a Headteacher, students always come first and I duly shut myself away to mark. Probably the most rewarding thing all week – despite some howlers and obvious mistakes- as I sat reading long answers on ‘Drivers for change and ‘ethical objectives’ I was very proud of my students, they do listen to advice after all! Paper 3 on Monday however, might be a different story. Fingers crossed.
