11/04/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 11th April 2025
In this issue: An increase to the daily food limit, Year 10 work experience, inspiring trips for Year 9, celebration assemblies, homework deadlines and attendance updates.
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Letter from the Head – Friday 4th April 2025
In this issue: Success in a regional photography competition, an exciting Young Carers trip, competitive House sport, impressive student leadership, upcoming HP Hero Club rewards, and ongoing focus on attendance.Read Full Story - 28/03/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 28th March 2025
In this issue: We launch our parent, student, and staff surveys, celebrate the success of our Year 11 boys’ football team, reflect on an exciting netball weekend for Year 8 and 9, highlight the debate club’s visit to Parliament, and share an important attendance update.Read Full Story - 14/03/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 14th March 2025
In this issue: Celebrating the success of Year 11 practical exams, ongoing assessments for Year 10 and Year 13, a fantastic university visit for Year 9, impressive sports performances across multiple year groups and a visit from education leaders to see our strong culture.Read Full Story - 07/03/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 7th March
In this issue: A fantastic turnout at the Year 9 Parents and Options Evening, Year 10 Geography fieldwork trips, the Ten Tors expedition, Year 11 Art and Photography exams, success for our Debating Club in a Shakespeare Recital Competition, a reminder about Activities Week sign-ups, our next INSET d...Read Full Story - 28/02/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 28th February 2025
In this issue: Celebrating the success of our second Talent Show, outstanding sporting achievements, incredible results in the UK Biology Olympiad, a reminder about the Activities Week deposit and upcoming INSET day, and the vital link between attendance and attainment.Read Full Story - 14/02/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 14th February
Dear HP families, I want to start by thanking you and your families for the support you have shown us this week. It has been a week of sorrow and loss for our school community, but also one of compassion, warmth and care. Our staff and students have looked out for and comforted one another, and I...Read Full Story - 07/02/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 7th February 2025
In this issue: Updates to our Home-School Communication Protocol, Y10 Scholars visit Oxford University, HP Hero badge replacements, talent show finals, Activities Week payments, bike security reminders, and our weekly attendance update.Read Full Story - 31/01/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 31st January 2025
In this issue: An update on our house charity fundraising totals, a well-done to Year 9 for their efforts in assessments, a reminder about the importance of Year 11 mock exams, Year 12 feedback on their recent mock exams, an update from our Ten Tors training in Wales, a Year 10 Drama trip to see Blo...Read Full Story - 24/01/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 24th January 2025
In this issue: Feedback on our Home-School Communication Protocol and Parents Evening timings, becoming a Parent Governor, a successful Year 8 Parents Evening, excellent participation in extracurricular sports, the Eco Club’s community contribution, the next INSET day, and a reminder about att...Read Full Story - 17/01/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 17th January 2025
In this issue: Updates on our Home-School Communication Protocol consultation, highlights from GLT Review Day, exciting student trips, mock exams, and a focus on attendance.Read Full Story - 10/01/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 10th January 2025
In this issue: A celebration of our excellent start to the new year, staff appointments, new initiatives to improve communication, updates on attendance, and opportunities for academic preparation.Read Full Story - 20/12/24
Letter from the Head – Friday 20th December 2024
In this issue: Celebration Assemblies, Christmas activities, attendance update, and preparing for the Spring term.Read Full Story - 13/12/24
Letter from the Head – Friday 13th December 2024
In this issue: Celebrating visiting school leaders, House Matches, Year 11 Parents Evening, the Year 7 Christmas Disco, science lecture trips, competition successes, sports achievements, and our attendance focus.Read Full Story - 06/12/24
Letter from the Head – Friday 6th December 2024
In this issue: Celebrating sporting success, festive events, student achievements, important reminders, and attendance updates.Read Full Story - 29/11/24
Letter from the Head – Friday 29th November 2024
In this issue: Updates to our website calendar, details of Christmas events including lunches and celebrations, Sixth Form taster lessons and applications, and our focus on attendance.Read Full Story