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Part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust

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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 8th June 2026
 

As the GCSE’s get closer to the end, it is a testament to the resilience and efforts of our students that they are still working hard to achieve their very best.

At the end of the half term we held our leavers day for the students, although they are still coming in to prepare for their examinations. It was a fantastic day and the students were a pleasure to spend the day with.  Activities included, tile painting, a huge game of football as well as inflatables, lunch and leavers assembly.  A fantastic way to mark the end of their time with us.

As I have said already the students are working incredibly hard but as I spoke about in their Leavers Assembly I do want to again acknowledge and celebrate all of the amazing characteristics, giftings and talents that they have shown over their time with us.  All of the students have brought something to the school community which only they can bring and they have all contributed to making Debenham such a great place to come to school and work.

This weekend our Year 10 students have completed their Duke of Edinburgh award expedition, it certainly was a weekend of two extremes weather wise but all are safely completed, perhaps a little damper than they started!

I am excited to be able to say that this week we the student leadership team met with Action Aid representatives to start our sponsorship programmes.  The students have fantastically raised enough money to sponsor a child from every Form, so 25 young people around the world will benefit from their hard work and our students will have the chance to build an understanding and relationship with people across the Globe. A huge thanks to all of the students for their efforts in coming up with and fulfilling this initiative.

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

                              Philippians 2:4

 SCHOOL VISION

"Treat others as you wish to be treated"

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.