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Prospective parents and their children are welcome to come and see the school in action on a daytime tour on the following dates: Thursday 10 October, Tuesday 15 October and Tuesday 22 October. Tours will take place at 8.40am and 11am. Please call reception on 01582 765344 to book.
This summer saw the joining together of Radio Verulam and Roundwood Park School to give young people in our community a smoother transition from primary to secondary school, whilst teaching them about exciting and fulfilling careers in the radio industry.
Clive Glover and his team delivered a series of informative and interesting sessions, including how to use sound editing software and the type of equipment that is used in a radio studio. The students were visibly motivated and engaged by this and spoke very highly of their experience at the camp.
At Roundwood Park School we are very aware that the transition from primary to secondary school can be a daunting yet exciting time. This is just one aspect of what we do to ensure this can be a very positive experience for our students, and at the same time teaching them about the world of opportunity that awaits them.
We would like to thank Radio Verulam for giving their time to support our students, they
are a true community organisation! A podcast covering the event can be found here:
https://www.radioverulam.com/podcast/summer-school-at-roundwood-park/
Emily Burke and Peter Binks
Our Open Evening will take place on Thursday 26 September from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The Headteacher will address parents at 5.45pm, 6.30pm and 7.15pm. Tickets will be available on the evening. There will be limited parking on site.
Open Morning tours will be on:
Thursday 10 October at 8.40am and 11am
Tuesday 15 October at 8.40am and 11am
Tuesday 22 October at 8.40am and 11am
Roundwood Park School had another year of fantastic success for its students with many moving off to great universities and exciting careers. Students such as Derin Bekat (Durham University to study Physics and Astronomy, Charlotte Jones (Oxford University to study Geography), Katie Ellins (Nottingham University to study Nursing) and Harry Morris (Durham University to study Economics) were ecstatic with a string of excellent grades and high hopes for the future. Headteacher, Alan Henshall, said “Results like these can only be achieved with a huge team effort. The greatest credit goes to the students but they have been supported all the way by the staff of Roundwood Park and their parents. Congratulations to all of them”.
Picture from left to right: Bora Derin Bekat (2 A* grades, 2 A grades), Theo Thomas (1 A* grade, 2 A grades), Hugh O’Sullivan (1 A grade, 2 B grades), Samuel Booth (2 A* grades, 1 A grade), Katie Ellins (BTEC Distinction, 1 A grade, 1 B grade), Alex Mason (3 A* grades, 1 A grade), Charlotte Jones (1 A* grade, 2 A grades), Harry Morris (3 A* grades).
Students at Roundwood Park were celebrating their GCSE successes. Congratulations to all of our students and we thank their parents and the Roundwood Park staff for their unwavering support.
Headteacher Alan Henshall said “As well as the large number of grade 9s it is particularly pleasing to see students of all abilities and on all courses reaching their potential. Congratulations to all of our students.”
From left to right above: Henry Wall (8 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8); Adam Shooshtarian (8 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7); Megan King (8 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8); Sophie Green (1 x grade 9, 8 x grade 8); Hope Kneller (4 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 2 x grade 7); James Gibson (1 x grade 9, 7 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7); Rajan Rana (6 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 2 x grade 7).
12 students across years 8 and 9 have taken part in a programme to visit 2 highly selective universities and then to produce a piece of very challenging academic writing. These very hardworking and motivated students kicked off the programme by visiting Jesus College, Oxford University, followed by working with a PhD tutor to produce a piece of work by the title ‘The British Prime Minister’. Upon receiving feedback that all 12 had successfully passed this assignment, they were then invited, along with their families, to celebrate at a graduation event at Goldsmith’s, University of London. 9 students with their families were able to attend this graduation day to receive their certificates.
These student had to juggle the challenge of completing this programme along with preparing for and sitting their end of year tests in class. This meant they had to display excellent time management, focus and determination – many of the characteristics that we see in our highest achieving students.
We are very, very proud of them and see this as just the start of a very bright and successful future.
Well done to you all!
Mr P Binks
Assistant Headteacher – Student Achievement
Luca Kawahara-Musiu (Y11) will be competing in the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in St John, Newfoundland, Canada from 15 – 21 September 2019.
This is a massive achievement and a great opportunity for Luca.
The entry fee and anti doping costs are funded but Luca is having to fund his flight and other costs. In order to help, he has set up a funding page.
We all wish Luca the very best in Canada and If you would like to support Luca please look at the following.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/commonwealth-powerlifting-championship-fundraiser
Please Click Here to view for more information regarding the PTA Quiz Night on Saturday 12th October 2019 from 7:30pm in the School Hall. The Booking Form is also available on the above link.
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
For general contact and enquiries please speak to our receptionists
Mrs Clarke or Mrs Ballantyne:
Tel: (01582) 765344
admin@roundwoodpark.co.uk
To report any Student Absences
Tel : (01582) 714049
absence@roundwoodpark.co.uk
