I am very pleased to share some exciting news that reflects the strength of our school community and, in particular, the incredibly positive relationships we have built with you - our parents and carers.

Mr Sherrard and I were invited by the Department for Education (DfE) to speak at their RISE Conference: Raising Attainment. This regional event brought together school leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber, focusing on practical strategies to raise attainment in secondary schools.

We were selected to contribute to the conference due to our strong and effective approach to parental engagement. The DfE has recognised the great work taking place in our school to involve families in their children’s education and believed our experience would be valuable to other school leaders across the region.

This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our school, but more importantly, it was a chance to say a huge thank you to you - our parents and carers. Your ongoing support, whether through attending events, communicating with the staff team, or supporting learning at home, plays a vital role in helping our young people to succeed.

We know that when schools and families work closely together, outcomes for young people improve significantly. Being asked to speak at this national event was not only a recognition of the work of our brilliant staff team, but a reflection of the strong partnership we have with you.

The conference took place on Monday 13 October 2025 at The Royal Armouries in Leeds, and we thoroughly enjoyed representing our school community there. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Aman Singh Kang