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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 14th July 2025
 

As we enter the last week of the Summer term there is still a raft of activities and events taking place.

This week our Year 10 Geographers are undertaking their practical learning in the Lake District, our Year 8 undertake a trip to France and the World Challenge trip to Eswatini enters its last few days.

From Wednesday our students will be involved in our annual activities week events, Year 7 take part in Team Building Activities at Bush Adventures in Thetford, Year 8 Activities on the Field and Year 9 with Enterprise Day we all then come back together for the final two days of activities which the students have chosen. These days are such a fantastic way to finish the year with students undertaking activities of their choice and spend time with each other doing things together building and developing friendships and relationships which others.

We held our Annual Sports Award Evening last week and welcomed back Lucy Turmel an ex- student who is now a very successful squash player, being ranked as high as 20 in the World and representing England and at the Commonwealth Games.  A large number of students received awards for excellence and participation and was a reminder of the wealth of opportunity our students, of all abilities, receive at Debenham.

Last week we also held a Polyglot Day, where students learn about the language and culture of a variety of different countries, such as Hungary, Denmark as well as those languages we study in school. We were really pleased to be able to welcome some contributors who taught our students some British Sign Language.

As we get closer to the Summer break I wish all students a relaxing, restful and enjoyable Summer. We return with the new year 7 on Wednesday 3^rd September before the whole school returns on the 4^th.

Best Wishes

Simon Martin

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30

 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.