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'While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)'

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  • Hero paperboy helps save pensioner couple from fire

    Wed 26 Feb 2025

    A hero paperboy helped alert pensioners to a blaze which killed their nonagenarian neighbours, allowing the couple to escape before the fire engulfed their adjoining bungalow.

     

    Joel Hart was delivering the Daily Mail to tragic Len Hall, 96, and wife Pat, 93, when he heard the couple’s smoke alarm ringing and smelled smoke as he opened their letterbox.

    Unable to see inside the property as the blinds were down, the 15-year-old frantically began ringing the doorbell of the Mistrys who lived next door, allowing them to flee to safety.

     

    The schoolboy said: ‘I heard the alarm and could smell burning as soon as I opened the letterbox but when I looked through it I couldn’t see any flames or smoke.

     

    ‘I thought I need to tell the neighbours as something was wrong. I’m just glad I was able to help and they were able to get out, but it’s really sad that two people died.’

     

    Joel said the neighbour, Bhanumati Mistry, went straight to the Halls’ son who lives on the same road in Rugby, Warwickshire, to alert him to the blaze. 

     

    The teenager, who attends Harris Church of England Academy school in the town, then dialled 999 and waited at the scene until fire crews and police arrived.

     

    He told how he saw Mr Hall, 62, attempt to make his way inside the back door of the bungalow to look for his parents, only to be beaten back by smoke.

     

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  • Students visit WMG Engineering Industry Day

    Fri 14 Feb 2025

    Some of our Year 8 students had an incredible experience at the WMG Engineering Industry Day! 

    Highlights of the day included:

    • Talks from and the opportunity to meet inspiring professionals from the engineering industry
    • An insightful tour of the University of Warwick campus
    • Learning about different pathways into engineering including apprenticeships
       
  • Paris Trip 2025

    Fri 07 Feb 2025

    Hello from Paris!

     

    We have arrived safely, we are just off for a cruise down the Seine.

  • Employability Workshops from Capital One

    Wed 05 Feb 2025

    A huge thank you to Capital One for delivering fantastic careers workshops to our Year 7 students!

    The workshops gave students the chance to:
    📹 Join a video call with a Capital One software engineer.
    🤝 Take part in activities that developed key employability skills, including decision-making, teamwork, positivity, and aiming high.

    These valuable experiences are helping our students think big and think about their future.

  • Insight into Army Careers

    Wed 05 Feb 2025

    Today we were visited by the Army to deliver exciting career insights and activities to our Year 10 students! 

    Students had the opportunity to hear from representatives of the Royal Logistics Corps, Medics, and Air Corps, learning all about the various career paths, skills, and experiences these amazing forces offer. 

    From hands-on activities to real-life career talks, thank you to the Army for providing such valuable insight and experiences.