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February 25, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 26th February
One week back after half-term and there is a lot to think about. The great…
February 11, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 12th February
At the end of this remote half-term I have to say a huge thank you.…
February 11, 2021
Term 3 Newsletter
We have a bumper issue for you this term, packed with student contributions. The walking…
February 04, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 5th February
It’s been a real pleasure this week to be conducting Year 9 options interviews and…
January 28, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 29th January
In schools as well as society we have been in an uncertain period since the…
January 21, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 22nd January
There are lots of metaphors about things which look quiet or calm on the…
January 13, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 15th January
It has been a week of remote learning and I have to say that we…
January 07, 2021
Headteacher's Message - Friday 8th January
Firstly, I hope that everyone is safe and well and would like to wish all…
December 18, 2020
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Wallingford School As is tradition, the…
December 18, 2020
Hallelujah
The Year 10 GCSE dancers ‘threw this together’ in their lesson - Merry Christmas from…
December 18, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 18 December
And so we have reached the end of a long term and I would like…
December 17, 2020
Term 2 Newsletter
Just in time for Christmas, our Term 2 Newsletter is now available! This term's issue…
December 16, 2020
French Video Exchange
This week the students of 8JM have been recording videos for a pilot project that…
December 10, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 11th December
Christmas edges closer and in the school hall we have the most wonderful mural which…
December 08, 2020
Non-Uniform Day - Friday 11th December
We caught up with our student leaders who have been busy planning a non-uniform day…
December 03, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 4th December
This would normally be a point of term when we would have a host of…
November 26, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 27th November
Our older students are the most fantastic role models for the younger members of our…
November 25, 2020
GCSE and A Level Certificate Collection 2020 (and earlier!)
Students can collect certificates from 2020 on the following afternoons: Tuesday 1st December - GCSEs…
November 20, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 20th November
Working with young people is an honour and a privilege. It is also a constant…
November 16, 2020
Online Safety and Support
The Wallingford School PSHE team has shared the details of some online safety and support…
November 13, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 13th November
We had two minutes’ silence in school on Wednesday to remember those who have sacrified…
November 06, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 6th November
I hope that everyone had a good break over the half-term holiday. It’s great to…
October 21, 2020
Term 1 Newsletter
If you've missed our weekly Newsletters that we published during lockdown, you'll be pleased to…
October 16, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 16th October
The highlight of my Thursday afternoon was a walk along the Design Technology corridor where…
October 16, 2020
Gardening Club
Mr Marston spoke about Gardening Club in last week's Headteacher's Message and we managed to…
October 14, 2020
Expansion of Wallingford School - Consultation
Wallingford School has been working with OCC with plans to expand the school for a…
October 09, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 9th October
I wrote last week about our Virtual Events and this week has seen our Virtual…
October 02, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 2nd October
We have been doing a lot of filming in school over the past couple of…
September 25, 2020
Visit from David Johnston MP
Local MP David Johnston visited us at Wallingford School this morning - meeting Mr Marston…
September 25, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 25th September
Another week has passed under our new arrangements in school and again I am compelled…
September 18, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 18th September
I was sat in my office on Wednesday afternoon shortly after the end of school…
September 15, 2020
Wallingford Community Spirit Boosted by Locals’ Fundraising Initiative
Here's a copy of an external article describing the fantastic efforts of our DT department…
September 10, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 11th September
It’s been a wonderfully positive first full week back at school and I would like…
September 10, 2020
Ex-student wins Translation Prize
The MFL Department were delighted to find out this week that one of our ex-students,…
September 04, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 4th September
I normally write this message before the Friday when it is posted but I wanted…
August 20, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Thursday 20th August
I wrote last week about how proud we are of our Year 13 students and…
August 13, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Thursday 13th August
This morning our Year 13 students have received their grades. The grades within their context…
July 22, 2020
Duke of Edinburgh Award During Lockdown
Further to our story earlier this month about the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Mr Harpin…
July 21, 2020
Bigg - House Champions 2019-2020
We are very pleased to announce that Bigg House are this year's House champions! A…
July 21, 2020
Year 6 Transition - Wallingford School
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Wallingford School in September. In…
July 20, 2020
Virtual Sports Day - The Results!
The Results!!! Virtual Sports Day 2020 winners are Blackstone!!!! Well done all who took part…
July 15, 2020
Headteacher's Message - End of School Year
I am writing to you at the end of a school year which is unlike…
July 14, 2020
Virtual Sports Day 2020
Bigg Blackstone Christie Matilda A message from Mrs Sherlock to Matilda House: "Right Matilda, it’s…
July 13, 2020
North-West Rowing Crafting Competition
Anna, Year 12, entered the North-West Rowing crafting competition to make, bake or model an…
July 10, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 10th July
It has been simply fantastic to see more students back in school over the past…
July 09, 2020
Duke of Edinburgh Award Update
Since receiving our new Duke of Edinburgh licence back in March, Mr Harpin has been…
July 02, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 3rd July
As I write this message on Thursday the Government has just released the plan for…
June 25, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 26th June
There have been some significant announcements this week about changes to the lockdown from 4th…
June 25, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
Mrs Thomas heard from Year 7 student Danny this week - he loves photography and…
June 18, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 19th June
It has been great to welcome back Year 10 and 12 students to the school…
June 11, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 12th June
Today’s message is about planning. We have spent the past few weeks planning the staggered…
June 10, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
We love seeing all the wonderful projects you get up to in your spare…
June 04, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 5th June
I hope that everyone is keeping well and staying safe. Thank you to all the…
May 22, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
We're very sure many of you will have fond memories of watching Blue Peter and…
May 21, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 22nd May
I hope that all members of the school community are well and staying safe. We…
May 15, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 15th May
Many parents and carers will remember a 1980s TV show called “Why Don’t You?” It…
May 14, 2020
Sketchbook Delights
Mr Bowen shared these wonderful sketchbook delights on the Art Department Instagram page (walli.artdept) last…
May 12, 2020
Lock Down Your Memories Of Lockdown!
Mrs Bowyer shows her plan to capture her experience of lockdown in her very own…
May 11, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Monday 11th May
I hope that everyone is keeping well and staying safe. I am continuing with the…
May 01, 2020
Friday Spotlight - Student Artist of the Week
This week's 'Student Artist of the Week' is Katrina in Year 7. This talented artist…
May 01, 2020
Great British Bunting - VE Day 75th Anniversary on 8th May
With so many events cancelled or restricted for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of…
April 30, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 1st May
I hope that everyone in our school community is safe and well. As I’ve written…
April 29, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
We loved hearing from Wilfrid, Year 7, yesterday, where he tolds us how busy he…
April 24, 2020
Friday Spotlight - Student Artist of the Week
We've decided to start a new Friday spotlight moment and are delighted to present our…
April 23, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 24th April
Firstly, I hope that all members of our school community are safe and well. We…
April 21, 2020
Miss Walker on Union Jack FM
Did you hear Miss Walker live on Union Jack FM yesterday talking about the Design…
April 14, 2020
DT Department Making PPE Face Shields
We would like to s hare some fantastic news from our Design and Technology department…
April 14, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
Megan, Year 8, has been learning something new whilst home schooling with her parents. She…
April 06, 2020
3D Printing Frames for NHS Facemasks
Jasper (10 CWR) is 3D printing frames for NHS facemasks after responding to this BBC…
April 03, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 3rd April
We have reached the end of a term which has been unlike anything we have…
April 02, 2020
#StayinTouchandKeepSharing
Flora in Year 7 has been making red cabbage pH indicator with her dad in…
March 30, 2020
Keep Cooking and Carry On
Last week, Mrs Ward and Miss Isaac asked students to send in photos of creative…
March 26, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 27th March
Firstly, and most importantly, I hope that all members of the school community are staying…
March 25, 2020
A Trip into History
Students coming into school were challenged by the History department to create a history travel…
March 25, 2020
Julian Opie at Home
With utter tenacity, and natural gifts, Year 7 and Year 8 artists have been looking…
March 19, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 20th March
It has been a difficult week in school as we have started to come to…
March 18, 2020
School Announcements Regarding Coronavirus
For all the latest information regarding the school being affected by coronavirus, please see our…
March 17, 2020
Latest Updates from Department for Education - Coronavirus
New guidance for households with symptoms Yesterday, the Government introduced new guidance on whole household…
March 16, 2020
Spotlight Dance Show and Spring Concert - Postponed
The Spotlight Dance Show and Spring Concert due to take place this week have both been postponed.…
March 13, 2020
Latest Updates from Department for Education - Government's Response to Coronavirus
Here is the latest information from the DfE regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19): Government announces move from…
March 12, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 13th March
This week I am handing over the Headteacher’s Message to our excellent group of Sixth…
March 10, 2020
Latest Updates from Department for Education - Government's Response to Coronavirus
Here is the latest information from the DfE and Ofqual regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19): Exam preparation…
March 06, 2020
Duke of Edinburgh School Licence
We received our Duke of Edinburgh school licence last week. We look forward to launching…
March 06, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 6th March
We are in the process of reviewing a couple of our structures within school and…
March 05, 2020
World Book Day 2020
It's World Book Day! Here are some of the things our students have been up…
March 03, 2020
World Book Day - Year 7s Visit Author Robin Stevens
30 Year 7 students were invited to see author Robin Stevens speak this morning at…
February 28, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 28th February
I spoke with Year 10 in assembly on Thursday about difference. Often we think that…
February 14, 2020
Visit to Bletchley Park
Last week some of our students had the opportunity to visit Bletchley Park, where they…
February 14, 2020
Headteacher's Message - Friday 14th February
It has been a very busy week in school. The three highlights for me have…
February 11, 2020
A Level Music - Recital Recording Day
Our Year 13 A Level Music students have spent the day at St Mary le…