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We released yet another set of outstanding results today.

Following on from last year’s record-breaking performance, our Year 11 leavers have done even better and once again produced the best exam results recorded at Northumberland Park.

The proportion of students attaining A*-C grades in English & Maths has risen steeply once again and now stands at 57%, having been at 41% in 2012 and 51% in 2013.

 

Of particular note are the outstanding results achieved in English Language: 69% of the Y11 cohort gained A*-C grades, up 9% from 2013 and up 24% when compared to 2012.

 

Individually, there were many fine performances but the ‘standout’ student is undoubtedly Ali Aydemir who achieved no less than 7 A*s and 5 As. He was closely followed by Nazifa Uddin who gained 3 A*s and 6 As. A further 19 students achieved 4 or more A or A* grades.

A number of our students have won scholarships to prestigious Independent Schools, where they will undertake GCE A level studies:
Bradfield College- Maconde Caba and Hasan Chowdhury
Bedales School- Chelsea Chu
King Edward’s School- Ryan Pessoa

Headteacher, Monica Duncan, commented:

“The year-on-year rise in our results is testimony to the commitment and hard work of students and staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve these results.

I also want to acknowledge the outstanding support received from parents.

We wish all the year 11 students of 2013/14 every success in their future studies

On Tuesday 8^th July the Music Department held an end of year summer concert to bring the academic year to a musical close. The concert involved a number of students and staff performers showcasing their various talents to parents, dignitaries and peers.

Joseph Nicholson-Porter (Year 10) said: ‘I think it was a thrilling experience and I learnt a lot. I would like to do it again. I enjoy playing the piano it makes me happy to perform.’

The concert programme included a diverse range of artists including; Bach, Randy Crawford and Bon Jovi. The performers came together to create a vibrant night that satisfied the eclectic musical palettes of the audience.

Ms Harvey created a wonderful array of photos and videos that really enhanced the performance.  The evening was made evermore vibrant by the dynamic lighting display compliments of Mr Bawden.

‘It was an outstanding showcase enabling students and staff to show off their untapped potential. Being a part of the concert was an excellent way to relax after a hectic but fulfilling year.’ – Mrs S. Bailey

‘It was a wonderful concert and it was lovely to see a mix of students and staff working together and enjoying themselves. The audience thoroughly enjoyed it. Same time next year!’ – Ms E Scoggins

The Music Department would like to thank all of the staff and student performers together with all of the people that supported us to organise and facilitate the show. You did an excellent job and we could not have done it without you. Thank You!

‘Whilst the rain threatened to dampen the evening, nothing could spoil
the electric atmosphere in the theatre. We rocked!
Thank you to the staff who bravely joined in the NPCS music spirit
with the choir and band performances.
The students as always did themselves proud.
Thank you to Mr Blair and Mr West for orchestrating an evening of quality, talent and fun.
Thank you to all the staff members who contributed to the success of the evening.’
– Ms M Duncan, Headteacher

 

On Wednesday 9^th July, our Year 7 and Year 9 students took part in Be the Change Day.

This was a unique and special day with our students volunteering their time to make a difference in the community. It was so inspiring to see and hear about the fantastic work our students and staff were carrying out and the difference they were making in the community. With so much going on during the day, some highlights include supporting the community gardening at Back2Earth, working with Lancasterian Primary school to create table top murals, painting our school external walls, building a flowerbed and building and supporting our local elderly in a number of homes.

It was a truly inspirational day and our students are eager to do more! We certainly are being the change we wish to see in the world! Well done to everyone involved and looking forward to more exciting projects next year.

‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.‘ Aesop.