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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 20th September 2022

As the Country returns to normality after the events of the past few weeks I am pleased to say that a number of extra-curricular trips and visits have happened this week. As I have said many times before the importance of learning beyond the classroom can never be underestimated.  The trips give opportunities to our students to experience and enjoy the wider world and to see examples of excellence which is so important to young people to allow them to see and experience the very best that the world has to offer.

This week our Year 11 students went to London to visit the Tate Modern and our Year 7 students attended Colchester Zoo as part of the learning about adaptations.

This week also sees the return of Pathways Evening for our Year 11 students. The evening starts at 7.00pm and representatives from a large array of Post-16 providers will be in attendance to talk to students and parents about their courses.  We will speak to all parents and students together first to pass on more general information as well as talk about the remainder of time at school for our Year 11 students and how parents can best support their learning.

With warmest wishes

Simon Martin

Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

                                        Proverbs 24:14

vISION STATEMENT

Debenham High School aims to nurture excellence and integrity in all members of our community.
Debenham High is a place of learning and personal development for all. We aim to develop students to enable them to take their place in society as happy, successful and resilient people who act with integrity, purpose and love. Students develop a curiosity about the world around them and a desire to learn. All students regardless of background and ability will be exposed to the very best so that they are able to understand and aspire to excellence; they should see this excellence both in school and beyond in the academic and cultural world. We hold that all people are made in the image of God and as such we encourage students to develop a respect for and tolerance of others - regardless of differences of race, disability, sexuality, gender, culture or religion.

As well as learning about other faiths and world views our students develop an understanding of the Christian Faith and act in a way which demonstrates the key attributes of love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control. The whole school community is encouraged to live by Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbour and to “Treat others as you wish to be treated”.

Students will leave Debenham, with excellent academic qualifications, a love and curiosity for knowledge, resilient and ready to succeed in and contribute to an ever changing world, having developed a moral strength, compassion and understanding of others.

Growing together in Character, Wisdom and Compassion