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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 16th September 2024
 

It has been a busy return to school in the past few weeks with lots of the normal offer restarting for students.  It is also lovely to welcome back students in the Autumn term and they have made a fantastic start to the year.

This week sees the auditions for the Autumn performance with a huge number of students auditioning for the roles.

The Summer saw a fantastic set of results for our Year 11 students.  All of our students move onto the next stage of their education with an impressive set of qualifications but also so many more qualities and characteristics that they have developed over their time with us. We wish them well as they start their courses.

Year 7 visit Colchester Zoo this week to learn about how living things are adapted to their environments, as ever this is a fantastic way for students to start their High School Science education as they see how Science applies to the world around them.

We have already welcomed our Year 10 parents into school to explore the start of students GCSE’s courses and our new Year 7 parents had the opportunity to come into school to meet with their child’s tutor.

In Assemblies we have discussed the importance of community and the support we give each other to allow all to flourish and thrive; to show kindness and compassion in all that we do, living out our school motto,

        “Do to others as you would have them do to you”

                                                      Luke 6:31

Warmest Wishes

Simon Martin

 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.