Gifted and Talented Policy
Year 7 pupils take a series of "MIDYIS" tests which give the teachers an insight into each pupil's potential. Each pupil's progress in then closely monitored, and some students will be given the option of attending Summer Schools - an event organised by the National Academy at University of Warwick. They can also attend a Science club which is open to key stage 3 pupils. There is also an optional day visit to Oxford University for some of these pupils.
Since September 1999, certain pupils entering key stage 3 have been selected for accelerated key stage 4 courses which will see them complete a GCSE in year 10 and an AS Level in year 11. There are normally 20 pupils per subject in every year group who take each course.
Mrs Anna Ainge, an English teacher at the school, is consultant for the "Gifted and Talented" policy.
There is also an annual presentation evening, held every December, for the previous academic year's school leavers. Subject prizes as well as several achievement and effort awards are awarded to students nominated by staff.
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