As this week's photograph demonstrates, our Year 13 BTEC students have a very demanding timetable! In fact, there have been rainy days on the lake too, but today they have been basking in glorious sunshine. The majority of the students have completed the multitude of assignments set and once final log book entries have been made they can consider their Level 3 BTEC Sport Extended Diploma done! It has been a pleasure to watch these remarkable young men and women master a variety of theoretical and practical skills over the past two years and to see them develop into mature young adults ready for University scholarships in the USA, the UK and in some cases, gap years and employment. Each one of them has contributed to Sixth Form sport, shown leadership and enriched the community as a whole - they have made a real difference. They move forward as confident, competent and personable individuals and I am certain they are going to be successful in the next phase of life.

The rest of Year 13 continue to prepare for their exams, attending revision lessons and striving for those grades which will propel them onto the degree courses and employment opportunities they aspire to. No doubt they will appreciate the exam-free Half Term week in which they can focus on revision without the interruption of taking exams! Keep the tea and hobnobs coming!