We won’t lie – this test is tricky.

20 questions. No pressure. They all test your knowledge of the rules and conventions of Standard English.

Get all 20 right and you’ll be an official Grammar Police Inspector, and receive 25 house points too!

You can take the test as many times as you like.

House points will be awarded providing you complete the test by Friday 30th May.

Take your time – and good luck!

Chief Constable Parry-Shovlin

Think you know your wheres from your wears? Your theres from your theirs?

Put yourself to the test!

There are 10 multiple choice questions. Get all 10 right, and you’ll officially be a Grammar Police Sergeant.

You’ll also get 25 house points for your trouble.

You can take the test as many times as you like.

House points will be awarded providing you complete the test by Friday 28th February.

Click here to give it a go!

Take your time – and good luck!

Chief Constable Parry-Shovlin

This month, we’re embracing all things festive with a Christmas-themed edition packed full of brilliant content from our talented students. If you’re looking for inspiration for the season, we’ve got you covered with recommendations for must-watch Christmas films and iconic festive tunes that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

For something a little different, check out our laugh-out-loud ode to Wetherspoons—because nothing says British tradition quite like a pint in a converted church! On a more introspective note, we’ve got insightful articles exploring the teenage years, from the challenges of navigating adolescence to how social media has transformed the way young people connect.

This issue also offers food for thought with a compelling article on the impact of climate change on Europe’s extreme weather events. It’s a stark reminder of the challenges we face and the importance of reflecting on how our actions today shape the future—a timely topic as we look ahead to the new year.

For book lovers, a Literature student takes us through Little Women and how its themes remain deeply relevant today. And in The Big Debate, two students tackle the age-old question: has Christmas become too commercialised? Their arguments will definitely give you something to mull over (with or without the non-alcoholic mulled wine!).

Finally, don’t miss Creative Corner, where three beautiful poems offer warmth and reflection as we approach the end of the year.

As always, this issue is designed to be enjoyed on your mobile—convenient and eco-friendly! If you love what you read, please share it far and wide. Our students have poured their hearts into this edition, and we’d love for as many people as possible to enjoy their work.

Click on the link here to read the issue.

Happy reading and Merry Christmas!

Mr Parry-Shovlin and Mrs Bennett

Think you know your wheres from your wears? Your theres from your theirs?

Put yourself to the test!

There are 10 multiple choice questions. Get all 10 right, and you’ll officially be a Grammar Police Constable.

You’ll also get 10 house points for your trouble.

You can take the test as many times as you like.

House points will be awarded providing you complete the test by Friday 1st November.

Click here to give it a go.

Take your time – and good luck!

Chief Constable Parry-Shovlin

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Issue 1 of our student-run magazine, Sapere Aude, is out now!

With our new online format, accessing Sapere Aude is easier than ever. It’s formatted to look its best on a phone, as we know that that’s the way in which most of you will be reading it.

In this month’s issue, we’ve got articles on everything from managing a hectic school life to Keir Starmer’s first few weeks in office.

Click on the link here to dive in!

If you’d like to take part, click here to register. We’ll be in touch by email after the deadline.

…and we need to assemble a crack writing team to fill its digital pages!

If you’d like to be on the writing team, click here and fill in your details ASAP.

Our first meeting will be on Monday 9th September – but we’ll email more info about that to everyone who registers their interest.

We’re after all sorts of content for the magazine, which will be digital for the first time ever!

– Articles

– Interviews

– Reviews

– Creative writing

Mr Parry-Shovlin and Mrs Bennett

Comma splicing is one of the most common errors made by students in their writing.

Do you know how to avoid it?

If so, click here and take our test. All students who achieve 10/10 will receive house points and be entered into the draw for a very special prize.

Deadline: Friday 17^th May.

You will have been given the resources at the GCSE workshop evening or in class. You can find these all electronically in the GCSE revision folder on this blog- see the tabs above. One of the short stories was no longer available so I have put another one on there for you.

We won’t lie – this test is tricky.

20 questions. No pressure. They all test your knowledge of the rules and conventions of Standard English.

Get all 20 right and you’ll be an official Grammar Police Inspector, and receive 25 house points too!

You can take the test as many times as you like.

House points will be awarded providing you complete the test by Friday 23rd February.

Take your time – and good luck!

Chief Constable Parry-Shovlin