Our School Is Ofsted Graded Good March 2019

4 weeks ago

The 2022-23 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme has drawn to a close with the Gold Award qualifying expedition in the Lake District.Well done and many congratulations to our Sixth Form students who completed the four-day expedition. They showed extraordinary positivity and resilience in the face of the extremely high temperatures we have been experiencing, and took everything the expedition threw at them in their stride – including some very early mornings, so as to finish the day’s walking before the worst of the afternoon heat! This was one of a number of adjustments put in place by our qualified Mountain Leaders to mitigate the most severe effects of these unprecedented weather conditions, and ensure the safety of our students and staff alike. Our students will take away with them not only a well-deserved sense of pride in their accomplishments, but also happy memories of time spent together among the spectacular Lakeland fells. The achievements of our successful Bronze, Silver and Gold Award winners will be celebrated at our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation Evening on 6th December. In the meantime the School’s thriving “D of E” programme kicks off again in September with the Silver Award training weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Reminder Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July - the forecast is for incredibly hot temperatures and as such we are giving students the option to wear their school PE kit, instead of uniform. Please ensure all students have a school bag as well as a water bottle, their lanyard, dinner card, equipment for learning and bus pass, if required.Additionally, we are offering a reduced menu (Monday and Tuesday) in order to ensure that temperatures within the kitchen facilities can remain at safe working levels. We will have sandwiches, salads, pasta and cold wraps available. ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

The Joseph Whitaker Staff Panto - Goldilocks and the Poisoned Porridge"Andrea Marshall's dramatic entrance was like nothing I've ever seen""Hands down the best comedy I've seen in Rainworth this year""Beautifully crafted apart from where Joe Burton has a thing for old ladies""Better than I expected""Nowhere near as long as the last panto"TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR TONIGHT. 6:30pm start time ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

On Monday 11th July, students from The Joseph Whitaker School were joined with visitors from Blidworth Oaks, Heathlands, Lake View and Python Hill Primary Schools, along with guests from our community, to take part in an afternoon event to reflect on the COVID19 Pandemic.The afternoon of events started off in the sizzling sunshine, when an Arbroath Willow tree was planted on the school grounds near to reception at the school. The tree was blessed in a short ceremony by Revd. Zoe Burton, vicar of the parishes of Blidworth and Rainworth. The tree and plaque represent all who have been affected by the pandemic.To sum up, the event was emotional and meaningful, and on listening to the presentations from these heroes within our communities, a very humbling experience. A big thank you to all the staff and students who were involved on the day, to those who provided the display work, and to the members of our community who helped to make this a poignant and memorable afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/holiday-activities-and-food/what-is-the-holiday-activities-a... ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago