Year & Tutor Groups

Head of Year 7: Ms H James

Year Seven Tutor Groups
Ms J Makiyi	7NA
Ms D Bouch	7NE
Ms A Gray	7OB
Ms C Whitear (Mon, Tues, Fri), Ms J Bennett (Weds, Thurs)	7OF
Mr D Eliot	7SC
Mr J Keys	7SG
Mr B Edwards	7TD
Ms C Franklin	7TH

Message from Miss James

As Head of Year 7, I am delighted to lead our new students through their transition from primary to secondary school which is an important time of their life.  Our new students can feel confident that they are joining a community where learning is at the heart of success both inside and outside of the classroom which is supported by developing positive relationships with both peers and staff.

Working alongside me are a team of dedicated Form Tutors & Peer Mentors and together we are confident that each Year 7 student will be encouraged and supported to reach their full potential both in and outside of the classroom. Blenheim offers an extensive enrichment programme to cater for a diverse range of interests and Year 7 students will have the opportunity to attend an Enrichment Fair to see what’s on offer and sign up to try something new!

In Year 7 we have high standards of personal conduct and expect our new students to meet the Key Stage 3 attendance target of 97%.  Students are required to be punctual to school/lessons and prepared for learning by having a positive attitude, the correct equipment for each day and to wear their uniform with pride.  We recognise that in Year 7 students have a vast amount of information they need to become familiar with and to support this they will have a reduced homework timetable for the first half-term.  We expect students to complete both classwork and homework with pride and to the best of their ability by the given deadlines.

This will allow them to experience a stimulating environment in which they not only achieve academic success but also find encouragement and confidence to develop moral values, community responsibility and enhanced personal and social skills.  Throughout Key Stage 3 students will be encouraged to develop GRIT (growth, resilience, integrity and tenacity) across all aspects of their school life.  We are delighted to recognise and reward both success and achievements through the merit and house point system, school trips, formal rewards assemblies and annual prize giving event.

During this transition year we welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with parents as part of the Blenheim home/school partnership in supporting student progress and wellbeing.  Please take the time to praise, encourage and have open discussions about learning and progress with your child and if you have any pastoral concerns or questions please contact your child’s Form Tutor in the first instance.

We look forward to welcoming each Year 7 student to Blenheim for the start of a new and exciting learning journey.

Miss James

Head of Year: Mr N Flaherty

Year Eight Tutor Groups
Mr R Hampson	8NA
Mr H Raymer	8NE
Ms Skinner (Mon, Tues, Thurs), Ms Liew (Weds, Fri Wk B, Ms Jurd (Fri Wk A)	8OB
Mr E Couste	8OF
Mrs A Barnes	8SC
Miss C Isbell	8SG
Mr H Wilkinson	8TD
Ms D Biddle	8TH

Message from Mr Flaherty

As Head of Year 8, I am confident that our students will continue to build on their previous experiences by developing their core skills and striving to achieve their personal and academic targets. Students are now familiar with the routines of Blenheim and have developed positive relationships across the school community which will extend their enthusiasm and love of learning.

Working alongside me are a team of dedicated Form Tutors and together we are confident that each Year 8 student will be encouraged and supported to reach their full potential both in and outside of the classroom. Blenheim offers an extensive enrichment programme to cater for a diverse range of interests and Year 8 students will have the opportunity to attend an Enrichment Fair to see what’s on offer and sign up to try something new!

In Year 8 we continue to have the same high standards of personal conduct and expect students to meet the Key Stage 3 attendance target of 97%. 

Students are required to be punctual to school/lessons and prepared for learning by having a positive attitude, the correct equipment for each day and to wear their uniform with pride.  We expect students to complete both classwork and homework with pride and to the best of their ability by the given deadlines. This will allow them to experience a stimulating environment in which they not only achieve academic success but also find encouragement and confidence to develop moral values, community responsibility and enhanced personal and social skills.

Throughout Key Stage 3 students will be encouraged to develop GRIT (growth, resilience, integrity and tenacity) across all aspects of their school life.  We are delighted to recognise and reward both success and achievements through the house point system, school trips, formal rewards assemblies and annual prize giving event.
Continuing to work collaboratively with parents is of high importance and the home/school partnership is crucial in supporting student progress and wellbeing. 

Please take the time to praise, encourage and have open discussions about learning and progress with your child and if you have any pastoral concerns or questions please contact your child’s Form Tutor in the first instance.
 
Miss H James

 

Head of Year: Mr R Jones

Year Nine Tutor Groups
Ms N Brown	9AB
Ms J Struthers	9BH
Mr A Hield	9AL
Ms A Ashtari	9BE
Ms K Kirkham (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri), Ms E Long (Wed)	9AE
Mr A King	9BI
Ms P Ferguson	9AN
Ms E Meimari	9BM

Message from Mr R Jones

As Head of Year 9, I am passionate about ensuring students are well equipped and ready to make their GCSE option choices in preparation for Key Stage 4. 

Year 9 students are fully aware of the demands and challenges that this academic year will present and have been well equipped throughout Year 7 and 8 to manage the process with confidence.  There will be a number of staff involved in guiding students and parents through the option process and more details will be released later in the academic year.

Working alongside me are a team of experienced and dedicated Form Tutors and together we are confident that each Year 9 student will be encouraged and supported to reach their full potential both in and outside of the classroom. Blenheim offers an extensive enrichment programme to cater for a diverse range of interests and Year 9 students will have the opportunity to attend an Enrichment Fair to see what’s on offer and sign up to try something new!  In addition we will be encouraging students to apply for both Peer Mentoring roles and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award places ready for Year 10.

In Year 9 we will continue to have the same high standards of personal conduct and expect students to meet the Key Stage 3 attendance target of 97%.  Students are required to be punctual to school/lessons and be prepared for learning by having a positive attitude, the correct equipment for each day and to wear their uniform with pride.  We expect students to complete both classwork and homework to the best of their ability and present their work with pride and by the given deadlines.  This will allow them to experience a stimulating environment in which they not only achieve academic success but also find encouragement and confidence to develop moral values, community responsibility and enhanced personal and social skills.

Throughout Key Stage 3 students will be encouraged to develop GRIT (growth, resilience, integrity and tenacity) across all aspects of their school life.  We are delighted to recognise and reward both success and achievements through the merit and house point system, school trips, formal rewards assemblies and annual prize giving event.

Continuing to work collaboratively with parents is of high importance and the home/school partnership is crucial in supporting student progress and wellbeing.  Please take the time to praise, encourage and have open discussions about learning and progress with your child and if you have any pastoral concerns or questions please contact your child’s Form Tutor in the first instance.   We look forward to welcoming each Year 9 student to Blenheim for the final year of their Key Stage 3 learning journey.

Mr R Jones

 

Head of Year:  Miss L Scott

Year Ten Tutor Groups
Ms R Rose	10AB
Ms A Reuter (Mon-Wed), Ms Ransom (Thurs-Fri)	10BH
Ms T Dee	10AL
Ms D Lynahping	10BE
Ms A Randall	10AE
Ms T Warren	10BI
Ms V Hall	10AN
Ms L Patsikas	10BM

Message from Miss Scott

Year 10 will need to adopt a mature and focused outlook to their studies for Key Stage 4.  They should be prepared to utilise the help and support that is on offer at Blenheim.  

The year group has already shown a great deal of promise with their outlook to their studies and the school community as a whole. The students should be keen to set a positive example to the younger students and take on the responsibility of being positive role models.

Attendance, punctuality and behaviour needs to be outstanding if the students are to achieve their very best and keep progressing every day. Sixth forms and colleges are asking evermore detail about an individual’s school record and so the more that they are here the better their results and opportunities are later in life.

We have an experienced tutor team who support students through their studies and deliver a strong PSCHEE and Careers programme and Mrs. Topson is truly supportive to the year group.  

Miss Scott

Head of Year: Mr J Lewis

Year Eleven Tutor Groups
Mr J Preece	11AB
Ms B Edgar	11BH
Mr D Shortt	11AL
Mr A Thompson	11BE
Ms L Waller	11BI
Ms N Anderson (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri), Ms S Hicklin (Wed)	11AN
Ms S Henriksson (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri), Ms E Stiles (Tues)	11BM

Message from Mr J Lewis

For all Year 11 students this will be an exciting, at times stressful, but ultimately a hugely important year. In order to achieve success not only is working hard within school important but planning and structuring time spent outside of school is vital. Year 11 will have more demands on their time than most year groups but it is important that appropriate time is made for attending extended day, completing coursework, but also for leisure time activities to keep the stress at bay. 

Over the year parental involvement and support will be hugely beneficial and is not to be underestimated in ensuring success next summer. As ever, behaviour, punctuality and attendance need to be excellent if the year group are to achieve their best, something which the form tutors and I will insist upon. This is particularly important as it is estimated that for every 17 days absent from school, a students’ results may drop by 1 GCSE/BTEC grade. 

As ever, Mrs Topson and the form tutors are of great support to the year group to ensure that students are encouraged and supported to achieved their potential throughout the year. Minds are already contemplating the next step after GCSEs, many students have already benefitted from sound careers advice from Mrs Eke (Careers Officer) and I would urge any students unsure of their next step to do the same. Finally, as we work towards the exams next summer together, I am confident that with the right attitude Year 11 will be successful and will gain many great memories of this year along the way.

Mr Lewis

Head of Sixth Form: Miss A Armstrong 
Deputy Head of Sixth Form: Mr D Harris and Miss F Thomas

Sixth Form Tutor Groups

12AB	Mr S Millard
12AL	Ms E Le Prevost
12BN	Ms F Choudry
12BE	Ms S Benson
13AB	Mrs Fourie
13AN	Ms A Holland
13AL	Mr A Jones
13AH	Mrs V Vijaykumar

 

For more information about our Sixth Form please visit the Sixth Form area of the website

Sixth Form at Blenheim