It was a real pleasure in assembly today to celebrate a whole raft of achievements across the Senior School. I was delighted to award certificates and badges recognising success and commitment in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, CREST Award, LAMDA, Eco Club, and House Football. These moments give just a flavour of the breadth of opportunity our pupils have embraced this half term, and the many different ways they continue to challenge themselves, contribute to school life, and excel.
As we reach the half-term break, it is striking how quickly the term has passed. It feels only a moment ago that we began the year full of promise and optimism, and since then our pupils and staff have worked incredibly hard. There has been a real sense of purpose, energy and ambition across the school, underpinned by strong relationships and a shared commitment to doing our best for one another.
Our recent ISI inspection already feels some distance behind us; such has been the pace of the term. We are now awaiting the final report, which we expect to receive very soon, and I very much look forward to sharing it with you all. In the meantime, I would like to thank parents, pupils and staff for their continued support and positivity, which make Derby High such a special community.
I wish all our families a restful and well-earned half-term break. We look forward to welcoming pupils back on Monday 23rd February.

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