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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 22nd April 2024

As we return from the Easter break our Year 11 students are in the final stretch before their GCSE examinations.  Our students are taking advantage of all of the extra support on offer and I am sure will fulfil their undoubted potential in the Summer. As ever, whilst GCSE results are important they are a snapshot of students at a defined point and they do not highlight and celebrate all of the other skills, characteristics and qualities that our students show every day which make them such amazing young people.

We welcomed back our students from Italy who were skiing over the Easter break who had a fantastic trip. This week has seen our Art Ambassadors get ready for their display at the Suffolk Show as well as the trip for our Health and Social Care to a Care Home in Stowmarket to see how their learning plays out in the world of work.

Our Year 7 students, ably assisted by older students, will take part in the Maths Challenge this week where students are asked to solve Maths based problem and puzzles.

With Warmest Wishes

Simon Martin

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

                      Philippians 4:13

 SCHOOL VISION

Debenham High School aims to nurture excellence and integrity in all members of our community. 

Debenham High is a place of learning and personal development for all. We aim to develop students to enable them to take their place in society as happy, successful and resilient people who act with integrity, purpose and love. Students develop a curiosity about the world around them and a desire to learn. All students regardless of background and ability will be exposed to the very best so that they are able to understand and aspire to excellence; they should see this excellence both in school and beyond in the academic and cultural world. We hold  that all people are made in the image of God and as such we encourage students to develop a respect for and tolerance of others - regardless of differences of race, disability, sexuality, gender, culture or religion.  

As well as learning about other faiths and world views  our students develop an understanding of the Christian Faith and act in a way which demonstrates the key attributes of love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control. The whole school community is encouraged to live by Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbour and to “Treat others as you wish to be treated”

Students will leave Debenham, with excellent academic qualifications, a love and curiosity for knowledge, resilient and ready to succeed in and contribute to an ever changing world, having developed a moral strength, compassion and understanding of others.

Growing together in Character, Wisdom and Compassion.