Headteacher's Message
27 March 2026
Dear Parents, Carers and Students
It’s been a busy and productive half-term, both in and out of school. Recent visits to Boulogne and the Imperial War Museum have brought learning to life, enabling students to deepen their understanding of language, history and culture. Meanwhile, events such as our Battle of the Bands competition have showcased the creativity and confidence of our students, with some great performances and tunes: those of us who are a bit older loved hearing Radiohead and Rage Against the Machine!
There have been such a wide range of activities, from cultural opportunities such as theatre visits, Reading Champions and author workshops, developing our love of reading, to a range of opportunities to enjoy sport and physical activity such as interform, fixtures and our DofE expedition. It has also been great to see students develop through our wider partnerships. This half-term, students in year 9 have visited the University of Portsmouth in Walthamstow and we have worked with Starling Bank, through ICT workshops, helping students to connect their learning with future pathways.
At the same time, our Year 11 students are currently undertaking their GCSE examinations with great focus and determination. Our Year 10 students are also preparing for their end-of-year examinations, and we encourage them to approach this period with the same aspiration and sense of purpose.
Across all that we do, our values of courage, compassion, aspiration and integrity remain central. They are evident not only in high-profile events and achievements, but in the everyday interactions, effort and commitment that define our school community. We are particularly proud of the way our students show compassion and support for one another.
Goodbye year 11…
Our lovely Year 11s will be going on study leave next week – we will miss you! We wish you well in your GCSEs – you have worked so hard, showing great resilience and independence. As you prepare and revise this weekend, make sure you take time out to rest, recharge and connect with friends and family.
Archimedes, the Greek mathematician, is credited with saying: “Give me a lever and a place on which to rest it and I will move the world.” I hope that your time at WSFG has given you the skills, knowledge and determination to believe you can do exactly that. We want you to use what you have learnt with us, through difficult times, by making mistakes, by falling out, through times of conflict, as well as learning from the times when you won and succeeded. Use these experiences as a lever to make your life, and those of others, the best that it can be.
I would like to thank our staff for their continued dedication and enthusiasm, and you, our families, for your ongoing support. Together, we ensure that our students are able to make the very most of every opportunity available to them.
Warmest wishes,
Helen Marriott
Headteacher
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