We are excited to share on the 1st March, two members of our Aspire team - Ms Donna Sinclair and Mrs Kerrie Svendsen are taking on the incredible challenge of walking barefoot across burning hot embers, all in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation works tirelessly to support disadvantaged individuals and families across Northamptonshire, from providing food parcels and essential household items to running wellbeing projects and offering a helping hand when it's needed most. Every donation makes a difference and every penny raised will go directly towards helping people who need it most. If you'd like to show your support and help Ms Sinclair and Mrs Svendsen reach their fundraising goal, both of their Just Giving pages are available via the links below: Donna - https://www.justgiving.com/page/donna-sinclair-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Kerrie - https://www.justgiving.com/page/kerrie-svendsen-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!

Year 11 Netball Fixture – A Moment of Reflection During yesterday's Year 11 netball fixture, our students took a moment to honour the memory of Mr Phillips, a much loved former member of staff who recently passed away. Before play began, our Year 11 team gathered together for a minute's silence. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Quinton House for joining us in this moment of remembrance. It was a touching tribute and a reminder of the lasting impact Mr Phillips had on those around him.

We're proud to congratulate our alumni Jamie Waller, who was featured on the local news yesterday for her remarkable rediscovery of the Hollyhock Seed Moth, a species not recorded in Northamptonshire since 1940. During a 13week field study at Delapré Abbey, Jamie identified the moth while cataloguing over 1,300+ species, a finding later verified by county experts. Currently studying Biological Sciences at the University of Northampton, Jamie continues to shine as a dedicated and passionate young researcher. Her work highlights the ecological importance of oftenoverlooked moth species and reflects her commitment to understanding and protecting local biodiversity. We're delighted to see Jamie's achievements recognised and can't wait to see where her scientific journey leads next! For more information, please see the article by the BBC here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3edqk0qxx9o

Celebrating Parents' Mental Health Day As part of our celebrations for Parents' Mental Health Day last week, our Primary students got wonderfully creative! Each class designed something special to show appreciation for the loved ones who support them every day. From books of coupons, to pockets filled with heartfelt messages, to "mugs of love", and many other bespoke creations... the imagination and care our students put into their designs were lovely to see. A wonderful opportunity for children to express their gratitude, reminding us all how meaningful these small, thoughtful gestures can be.

A very special thank you to Saffron Jade Corcoran, Ms East Midlands Galaxy 2025/26, who, in her role championing kindness and community support, generously donated four boxes of incredible science kits for our primary children to enjoy! These kits are greatly appreciated, and in fantastic timing too with British Science Week just over a month away.

Final reminder! Applications close: Monday 2 February 2026. Extended deadline to allow for the weekend. If you're in Year 11 and thinking about life after GCSEs, our Sixth Form could be the perfect next step. Learn, grow, and prepare for what's next with exciting new courses, two supportive entry pathways, and weekly enrichment opportunities. View our dedicated Sixth Form prospectus here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2e8baa8eda.html Submit your application via: https://ccs.applicaa.com/year12

Last week, our Year 3/4 team took part in the Sports Hall Athletics competition at Daventry Leisure Centre, held as part of the NSPort programme. Thirtytwo teams competed across a wide range of indoor athletic events, including the 1lap and 2lap relays, obstacle and team relays, as well as field events such as the vertical jump, standing long jump (five strides), and chest push. Throughout the afternoon, our pupils showed fantastic determination, teamwork, and sporting attitude. Their hard work paid off with a fantastic 4thplace finish out of 32 teams. We are incredibly proud of every member of the team for their effort, enthusiasm, and superb representation of the school.

We are excited to share on the 1st March, two members of our Aspire team - Ms Donna Sinclair and Mrs Kerrie Svendsen are taking on the incredible challenge of walking barefoot across burning hot embers, all in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation works tirelessly to support disadvantaged individuals and families across Northamptonshire, from providing food parcels and essential household items to running wellbeing projects and offering a helping hand when it's needed most. Every donation makes a difference and every penny raised will go directly towards helping people who need it most. If you'd like to show your support and help Ms Sinclair and Mrs Svendsen reach their fundraising goal, both of their Just Giving pages are available via the links below: Donna - https://www.justgiving.com/page/donna-sinclair-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Kerrie - https://www.justgiving.com/page/kerrie-svendsen-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!

Year 11 Netball Fixture – A Moment of Reflection During yesterday's Year 11 netball fixture, our students took a moment to honour the memory of Mr Phillips, a much loved former member of staff who recently passed away. Before play began, our Year 11 team gathered together for a minute's silence. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Quinton House for joining us in this moment of remembrance. It was a touching tribute and a reminder of the lasting impact Mr Phillips had on those around him.

We're proud to congratulate our alumni Jamie Waller, who was featured on the local news yesterday for her remarkable rediscovery of the Hollyhock Seed Moth, a species not recorded in Northamptonshire since 1940. During a 13week field study at Delapré Abbey, Jamie identified the moth while cataloguing over 1,300+ species, a finding later verified by county experts. Currently studying Biological Sciences at the University of Northampton, Jamie continues to shine as a dedicated and passionate young researcher. Her work highlights the ecological importance of oftenoverlooked moth species and reflects her commitment to understanding and protecting local biodiversity. We're delighted to see Jamie's achievements recognised and can't wait to see where her scientific journey leads next! For more information, please see the article by the BBC here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3edqk0qxx9o

Celebrating Parents' Mental Health Day As part of our celebrations for Parents' Mental Health Day last week, our Primary students got wonderfully creative! Each class designed something special to show appreciation for the loved ones who support them every day. From books of coupons, to pockets filled with heartfelt messages, to "mugs of love", and many other bespoke creations... the imagination and care our students put into their designs were lovely to see. A wonderful opportunity for children to express their gratitude, reminding us all how meaningful these small, thoughtful gestures can be.

A very special thank you to Saffron Jade Corcoran, Ms East Midlands Galaxy 2025/26, who, in her role championing kindness and community support, generously donated four boxes of incredible science kits for our primary children to enjoy! These kits are greatly appreciated, and in fantastic timing too with British Science Week just over a month away

Student Spotlight: Milan is making waves! Huge congratulations to our Year 7 student Milan, who has achieved incredible success in competitive swimming. With national rankings and regional medals already under his belt, his dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. Read more about Milan's amazing journey here:

Final reminder! Applications close: Monday 2 February 2026. Extended deadline to allow for the weekend. If you're in Year 11 and thinking about life after GCSEs, our Sixth Form could be the perfect next step. Learn, grow, and prepare for what's next with exciting new courses, two supportive entry pathways, and weekly enrichment opportunities. View our dedicated Sixth Form prospectus here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2e8baa8eda.html Submit your application via: https://ccs.applicaa.com/year12