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Message from the Headteacher

Tuesday 9th May 2023

Although the weather did put pay to our Celebration Picnic on the field we did manage to hold the event in smaller groups in classrooms as students celebrated the Coronation in their form groups.

On Thursday evening we held our Spring Music concert, as ever we were treated to some fantastically talented performances including two compositions from our own students being performed.  As I said on the evening as well as the amazing talent, the support that students showed each other was really palpable and the students celebrated each other’s success as part of a collective which was really pleasing to see.

A huge congratulations to the Year 10 Girls Football team who last week won the County Cup beating County Upper 5-1 in the final which was played at Needham Market.

Last week I wrote about the Year 10 Young Enterprise Team "Koazy" taking part in the Suffolk and Norfolk finals.  I am really pleased to report that our students won this event after a fantastic round of presentations, trade stands and interviews.  They now move onto the next stage which is the East of England finals in a couple of weeks.

As we enter the penultimate week before the Year 11 students begin their GCSE examinations, I want to wish them the very best.  I am sure that the hard work and commitment over their time at Debenham will pay off but it always worth remembering that whilst these examinations are a really important stepping stone in their lives, they are not a measure of the amazing young people that Year 11 are.  The huge range and raft of qualities they possess are not always measurable but are no less important because of this and it has been a privilege to watch our students grow as they have moved through the school developing so many qualities and attributes which they share to make the community of Debenham High School such a special place.

Simon Martin

With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

                           Ephesians 4:2

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