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PRESENTATION EVENING 2009

Dateline: Tuesday December 15th 2009

Our annual Presentation Evening took place on Monday December 14th at the Farnham Maltings. Our Guest of Honour was Professor Elaine Thomas, Vice Chancellor of the University of the Creative Arts, which has a major campus in Farnham. Professor Thomas gave out examination certificates to students who sat their GCSE and GCE examinations last summer. She also presented many awards to students from all years of the school in recognition of special achievement.

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GCSE RESULTS ARE BEST EVER

Dateline: Friday August 28th 2009

This year's GCSE results are simply stunning! For the first time 80% of our Year 11 students obtained at least five higher level passes (grades A*-C) and using the government's preferred benchmark (five subjects including English and Mathematics at A*-C) the figure rose to an excellent 72%. With a large number of AS grade passes also obtained, our Year 11 students have every reason to be very proud of themselves and as thrilled as their teachers and parents.

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A-LEVELS RESULTS ARE SUPERB

Dateline: August 20th 2009

The 2009 A-level results are excellent once again. The pass rate was 99% and five students obtained straight A grades in all their entries. Mr Spare, head of Sixth Form says: 'I am really pleased with these results. The students have worked very hard and some have exceeded all our expectations.'

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ADVICE CONCERNING SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLU

Dateline:  July 16th  2009

Swine flu is a virus that is particularly affecting children and young adults. The main symptoms are high temperature, headache, sore throat and may include aching limbs, breathing difficulties and other typical flu symptoms.

Symptoms to look out for

If....

Your temperature goes above 38C (100.4F)   and

If...you have 2 or more of the following symptoms

Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Runny nose
Limb or joint pain
Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
Vomiting (being sick)
Diarrhoea

You need to speak with your GP urgently. If your surgery is closed you should follow their instructions for contacting the emergency doctor. You must tell the GP that you are in an area of higher swine flu risk and that you may have been in contact with someone known to have, or suspected of having swine flu.

If the person who is ill, or any member of the household, belongs to the following  'at risk' groups, this must be made clear to the GP

• over 65 years of age;
• under 5 years of age;
• have chronic kidney, heart, lung, liver or gastrointestinal disease;
• have neurological disease such as motor neurone disease or multiple sclerosis (MS);
• have diabetes;
• are immune compromised (have a weakened immune system),
• are pregnant

Keep your child at home UNTIL SYMPTOMS HAVE DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY or at least 7 days from onset of symptoms.

What can schools and parents do to slow the spread?

Anyone who has a fever and flu-like symptoms should stay at home. They should not go to school or work, and should not attend health settings such as GP surgeries or hospital A&E departments.

For more details call the swine flu information line on 0800 1513 513.

Everyone can play their part by practising good hygiene:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of virus from your hands to face or to other people.

• Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.

 • Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.

• Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.

 • Making sure children follow this advice.

Dateline:  March 9th 2009

Work has started on our new front of school extension

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OUTSTANDING EXAMINATION RESULTS

Dateline:  August 23rd 2008

This summer's examination results at every level have been oustanding. With a 99.3% pass rate at A-level and a rise to 72% A*-C grades at GCSE, everyone deserves to be praised for their achievements

BUILDING UP OUR BAMENDA LINKS

Dateline:  June 6th 2008

Mr Tucker, Assistant Headteacher and Head of RE, visited our partner school in Bamenda, Cameroon

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BARRISTER'S VISIT

DATELINE: May 8th 2008

Upper school students welcomed Mr Stephen Bentley LLB who spoke to them about his work as a barrister and careers in the legal profession.