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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 12th May 2025
 

This week has seen the GCSE examinations get into full swing.  Our students have approached this difficult time with a sense of maturity and confidence born of the preparation they have done in readiness.  As we say every year, these exams are important as a stepping stone to the next stage of their lives but they are not a measure of all of the amazing attributes which make our young people so special.  I am sure they will achieve well academically but it is really important to remember all of the other non-measurable aspects of them as young people.

Last week brought welcome success to the school, the Young Enterprise Team won the Suffolk and Norfolk finals to go on to the East of England competition which takes place next week in Bedford.  The competition was largely against 6th Form teams so it was a particularly impressive performance both on the night and in preparation.

Our Under-16 Girls football team won the County Cup at Needham Market winning comfortably with 6-2, a fantastic achievement for our girls often playing against much bigger schools.

A team of linguists are attending the final of “Have Your Say” this week in Colchester where they present in a foreign language, we wish them well as they compete.

Our Year 9 Historians leave for a visit to Ypres and the battlefields at the end of the week, a really important trip but perhaps even more pertinent in the Year of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

I am sure you will join in me in sending our thoughts and prayers to all of those students facing exams over the coming weeks.

Simon Martin
Headteacher

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

                                            1 Peter 5:7

 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.