Year 11 Star of the Week: Lucy Coombes Lucy has shown incredible resilience and positivity this week, pushing through to complete her mocks even when not feeling 100%. She gave her best in every examwell done for your perseverance! With mocks now behind them, it's back to business and timetable as usual on Monday for Year 11. Wishing everyone a well-deserved rest this weekendI'll see you all Monday morning! Mrs Wallace-Northridge, Asst Headteacher and Head of Year 11

Year 10 - Star of the Week A huge congratulations to Eva Cafuk, who has truly shone this week through her exceptional dedication, hard work, and impressive achievements. Eva has now earned over 200 house points, a testament to her consistent positivity, motivation, and commitment to her learning. She is regularly praised for going above and beyond in her extra-curricular studies, particularly in science, where her curiosity and passion really stand out. In addition to her scientific efforts, Eva is also excelling in Psychology and PSHCE. This week she produced an outstanding CV in preparation for her upcoming mock interviewshowing maturity, professionalism, and real thought about her future goals. Keep it up Eva, Mr Hindle, Head of Year 10

Year 9 - Star of the Week My year 9 Star of the week is Muhammad Khayar. Since Muhammad joined Sarum this year he has settled in well, always being respectful and polite. He always tries his hardest, even in difficult times. Achieving 219 achievement points across many subjects since he joined us. Well done Muhammed and year 9 for welcoming him so well. Mrs Morgan Head of Year 9

Star of Year 7: William Abbey This week's Star of Year 7 is the brilliant William Abbey. William was the very first Year 7 student to achieve his Bronze Award with an impressive 300 house points, and he continues to excelnow reaching a phenomenal 402 house points. He regularly earns Star Student across all subjects and is a proactive, enthusiastic member of 7A, maintaining an outstanding 100% attendance. William has recently been awarded a Book of Distinction for his exceptional History essay writing. He is an excellent role model in class, consistently meeting the Sarum Standards and demonstrating respect every morning in tutor time. His ambition and commitment to excellence shine through everything he does. William, you ARE Sarumand a truly deserving Star of the Week! Mrs Steggel, Head of Year 7

Artist of the Week: Lyla Caddick in Year 10 Lyla's Brno Del Zou analysis and collaged photography piece are fantastic. She's shown real creativity in her composition, and her work clearly reflects a strong understanding of Del Zou's style and techniques. Well done, Lyla!

Another round of Book of Distinction awards was handed out today by our Headteacher, Mrs Hayzen. Congratulations to: Josie E (Year8) for her fantastic Science work, labelling parts of the respiratory system. William A (Year 7) for his excellent essay writing in History. Emily W (Year8) for outstanding work in RE. Phoebe H (Year8) for some brilliant work in History. Keep it up, everyone we're proud of you!

Year 10 Football A massive well done to our Year 10 boys, who battled through challenging conditions yesterday to secure a well-deserved 2–1 victory against Stonehenge. The team displayed exceptional togetherness, showing real belief in each other and digging deep when it mattered most. Their resilience shone throughout the match, proving just how much they've grown as a squad. Our first goal and the pick of the bunch came from Harry Purnell-Webb. In a moment of real creativity and class, Harry executed a slick ball roll to beat his defender before finishing with a clever toe-poke into the corner. The second goal came from Seb Emm, who kept his composure brilliantly in a 1-on-1 situation. The move began with a moment of quick thinking from a fast free-kick, followed by an inch-perfect through ball from Jack Street that split the defence wide open. Seb took full advantage, calmly slotting the ball past the keeper. Every player worked tirelessly, showed great character, and represented the school with pride. Fantastic performance. Many thanks to Stonehenge for hosting us and for a great game. #stonehengeschool

Our Science Club is now in its third week and continues to be a great success. This week, students explored physics and engineering through a hands-on bridge-building challenge. They tested different designs, investigated what worked well (and what didn't!), and had a brilliant time creating structures they could take home. Important notice: For next week only, Science Club will take place on Thursday 27th, instead of Tuesday 25th, due to staff training. We look forward to welcoming all our wonderful students for more exciting scientific exploration!

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL PARENTS & CARERS We've sent out an email today asking all families to check and update their contact, medical, and emergency information for their child(ren). This helps us keep everyone safe and ensures we can reach you quickly if needed. If you haven't received the message or are having any issues accessing the form, please contact the School Office on 01722 323431 and we'll be happy to help. Thank you for supporting us in keeping our records accurate and up to date.

Wildlife & Bushcraft Rise 61 are excited to follow up their half-term family event with two wildlife and bushcraft sessions just for 8–16 year olds (no parents needed!) Tuesday 2nd & 9th December 4–5pm Rise 61 Community Garden + Cabin If you know any students who might enjoy some outdoor adventure, share this link with them to sign up!

The first Christmas shoeboxes are being packed and prepared for those in need in our community! We now have a donation box in Reception where students can drop off items, or they can hand them to their tutor. We're also on the lookout for empty shoeboxes if you have any spare, we'd love to use them! Together with Bemerton C of E Parish, we'll be collecting donations to build shoeboxes that will be given to local charities as Christmas approaches. Let's spread some festive kindness please get involved!

Year 9 Star of the Week My year 9 star of the week goes to the year 9 Young Enterprise team. They have taken up the challenge of setting up a company to enter a national competition. This week saw them fund raising to get themselves off the ground. Showing real ambition in meeting their goals. Well done team. Mrs Morgan Head of Year 9

Year 7 Star of the Week: Elijah Bastick This week, we are delighted to celebrate Elijah Bastick as our Year 7 Star of the Week! Elijah has thrown himself wholeheartedly into life at Sarum, attending enrichment activities every day, including Drama and Culture Club. He has also been commended by Miss Thrasher for sharing fascinating insights about his grandparents' time in Sweden. A proud member of 7D, Elijah truly embodies our Sarum values of Ambition, Respect, and Excellence. His dedication and positive attitude have earned him an impressive 270 house points across all his lessons so far! Elijah is a hardworking, enthusiastic student who brings positivity to everything he does. Well done, Elijah keep shining and making us proud! You ARE Sarum. Mrs Steggel

Year 10 - Star of the Week My star of the week is Joe Moriarty, whose hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm have truly set him apart. Joe has already earned over 200 house points this yeara remarkable reflection of his consistent effort and positive contribution to school life. Alongside this, Joe has maintained 100% attendance, demonstrating his commitment and reliability every single day. In Business, Joe continues to excel through his sharp understanding, focused approach, and strong ambition to achieve at the highest level. His drive to improve and push himself further is truly admirable. In PE, Joe brings fantastic energy to every lesson. His enthusiasm shines through as he develops his skills across multiple sports, always showing determination, teamwork, and a willingness to grow. In Art, Joe is expanding his creative abilities, experimenting with a range of techniques and approaches to express his artistic interpretations. His willingness to try new methods and refine his work shows impressive artistic maturity. Well done Joe, keep it up. Mr Hindle, Head of Year 10

Year 1 1- Star of the Week Well done to all our Year 11s who have completed their mock exams this week. It has been fantastic to see so many of you arriving for the 8am sessions, showing real focus, commitment, and determination. Please take a well-deserved, restful weekend so you're ready to go again for Round 2 next week! Mrs Wallace-Northridge, Asst Head