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From the Headteacher
 Dear Parents,
The last two weeks of term have been filled with examinations, as well as Christmas celebrations and other end of term events.
All the pupils in the school have had end of term examinations. Results and teachers’ comments are all included in the end of term two reports. Please read these carefully with your children, paying particular attention to any areas in which they can improve. It is, of course, very important that the pupils listen to their teachers’ comments so that they can improve and achieve even better grades next term.
In the last week of term we had three major Christmas events, our annual Carol Celebration, a visit to the German Christmas market in Birmingham and a fantastic Christmas lunch. All three were lovely events and a fitting way to end a very long term.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Regards,
Stuart Higgins
Principal
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Christmas Carol Celebration
Four weeks’ preparation had gone into presentation and rehearsal. The pupils chosen to be Readers, had coaching and also a lot of practice in order to perfect their performances. The choir, under the tutelage of Mrs. King had gone through their paces; they knew they were the focal point and the collective voice of the college. Even those with no obvious leaning to sing had been gently encouraged to lend their raw baritone, basso, vibrato and tenor to the proceedings. An atmosphere of enjoyment is key to collective song of course.
"Were they ready?" – was the question on everybody’s lips as we filed into the church adjoining Saint Michael’s for the Carol Celebration - which has become a tradition over the years. "Yes, indeed and more" came the collective response as kindred spirits and the occasional soprano soared underpinned by the mighty church organ.
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