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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 15th July 2024
 

As we come to the end of the Summer term it is always good to look back at some of the events and achievements of our school community.  There has been some particularly challenging times such as Storm Babet and the Cyber Attack but through working together with our wider community these events have been navigated with calm and compassion which has meant our students have been able to continue to flourish in the school environment.

These past two weeks have been incredibly busy, with the Summer Awards Evening, Sports Awards, trips to Berlin, France and the Lake District.  Sports Day was a phenomenal day with so many members of the community coming along to support the students.

This week we have finished with our annual activities, which gives students time to celebrate the year together and build and develop relationships with their peers.  Events such as Year 7 at Hautbois Activity Centre, Year 9 Enterprise Day and Year 8 Fun on the Field are a really important way to finish the year before the students embark on their chosen activities for the final few days.

With best wishes for a relaxing summer break and as ever my thanks for the support of all members of our wider community in helping our students receive the very best provision academically and holistically.

Best Wishes

Simon Martin

4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

                           Romans 12

 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.