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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 2nd December 2024
 

This week sees the Year 11 Mock examinations come to an end.  Our Year 11 students have tackled these with a calm maturity and purpose and I am sure helped to clarify their preparation and approach to the exams next summer and focus their efforts over the remaining few months.

We were pleased to welcome back Jack Abbot MP who was a student at Debenham, he spoke to some of our students about life in politics and toured the school to see the school in action. We hope to welcome our local MP Patrick Spencer in the New Year.

A team of students in Years 9-11 entered into the Royal Society of Chemistry “Top of The Bench” competition at UEA, we were very successful in the local rounds and then went to the competition for the East Of England where we finished second overall.

As ever the last few weeks of the Autumn term are full of events, we look forward to the School Production of “Dracula Spectacular” on the 11th and 12th of December, tickets available from the School Office. Then in the final week, the school Christmas Lunch and Carol Concert, always a highlight of the year.

With best wishes

Simon Martin

Finally as we enter Advent,

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

                                                       Isaiah 9:2

 SCHOOL VISION

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.