Every week I send out via parentmail a Headteacher’s Bulletin to all students, parents, staff and governors with the latest news, important notices, and exciting opportunities around the Milton Keynes area. The current bulletin is set out for you below along with previous bulletins from this term.
17 July Headteacher’s Bulletin
Dear Parent/Carer,
We have made it to the end of another academic year, and what a year it has been. I would like to thank our parents, carers, staff, governors, and students for their continued support in making this another successful year for our school community. It has been a privilege to see Denbigh continue to thrive and, as always, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved throughout the year.
As always our students have demonstrated resilience, determination and kindness, embracing opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. From academic successes and sporting achievements to performances, trips, leadership opportunities and charitable endeavours, there have been many moments that have showcased the very best of Denbigh.
Safeguarding During the Summer Holidays
As we approach the summer holiday period, we would like to remind families that the welfare and safety of our students remains our highest priority. Whilst school is closed, the safeguarding team will monitor the school’s safeguarding email account periodically. If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, please contact us via the safeguarding email address:
However, if a child is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 without delay.
For urgent safeguarding concerns that cannot wait, please contact Milton Keynes Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 01908 253169. Young people can access free and confidential support through Childline on 0800 1111, and parents and carers can contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000. For mental health support, young people can text YM to 85258 for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and parents can seek advice from the YoungMinds Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544. We encourage all families to seek support promptly if they have concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
Uniform Drive
This year our uniform drive will take place during the summer holidays. On Thursday 14th August we will have a variety of different uniform on offer for free in the street. Doors will open at 10am. Items will be available on a first come, first served basis and you are advised to bring a bag to put the items in and wash them again yourselves at home. Items will be free of charge and limited per student. If you would like to contribute, there will be a collection point at the front of School for the charity of the year Solving Kids Cancer UK which we would like to encourage you to donate to but this is not compulsory in any way.
Cucina Tariff Increase
Due to inflation our caterers are having to increase their prices. Please see the attached letter from the CEO and the new menu from September.
Student Success
Congratulations to our wakeboard superstar, Jessie Saunders, who recently competed in Slovakia . Jessie competed in the under 18 junior ladies category against competitors much older than her. She came in first in her initial round and made it to 4th place overall. Fantastic work Jessie, enjoy your adventure back in Slovakia in August for the European Championships.
Gold DofE
This week 26 students from Year 12 and 6 members of staff went to the Yorkshire Dales for their Gold DofE Assessment. The conditions were very hot and students had tricky routes and terrain to overcome. In total the groups walked around 60Km over the four days in the hot weather. I would like to congratulate all students for their efforts and thank the members of staff involved for their support, leadership and guidance over the four days.
House Cup
It has been another brilliant year for the House System at Denbigh, after many sporting competitions, achievement points, chess challenges, bake offs in the Food rooms and tutor challenges, I am pleased to announce the final results:
1st Place – Darwin
2nd Place – Curie
3rd Place – Newton
4th Place – Stephenson
5th Place – Brunel
Congratulations to all students and staff on your hard work this year!
MK Netters
Please see the attached poster from MK Netters for their Summer Camp! Great opportunity for any budding netballers.
Support over the Holidays
We know that the holidays can be difficult for some families, however please do remember we are a supplier of St Marks Meals. If you would like to collect some additional parcels over the holidays you can meal headteacher@denbigh.net and we will arrange for collection. Please also see the link here with information of offers for families over the holidays where kids eat free.
Thank you once again for your ongoing support this academic year. I wish all our students, families and staff a safe, restful and enjoyable summer break, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back on the 4th September for another exciting year at Denbigh.
Kind regards,
Mr Steed
Headteacher
