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I’m absolutely delighted with year 9 in the latter part of this year as they have shown maturity, perseveranceand determination in the challenges they’ve faced over this busy period. It has been such a busytwo terms for students with core examinations, options selections and transfer day, all preparing themfor key stage 4 life.We have had so many students in our year group achieve excellent results in their examinations. I wasvery pleased with the attitude and focus of the year group as well as their approach, for many studentsit has certainly paid off.For many weeks students were presented with various options choices and had to make some very difficultdecisions. I believe that the majority of students made accurate decisions on their options and Iwish them all the best with their choices.Transfer day was extremely successful with lots of students having an insight into Key Stage 4 life. Studentsthroughout the day became more familiar with their new surroundings, building their confidence inpreparation for next year.In addition to this busy period, 37 students were rewarded for their outstanding effort towards school,with a trip to Kilvrough outdoor activities centre. This trip was an amazing experience for all and I amvery proud of all thestudents for their utmostrespect, etiquetteand working ethosthroughout the trip.“Overall everyone fromCherwell really enjoyedtheir trip and allwould love to take thisopportunity to thankeveryone immenselyfor all the time and effortthat was put intoevery aspect of thetrip” - Cherwell year 9students.Mr J Jarvis and MsF Boland–Year 9Year LeadersWe have a huge amount of admiration for the year group on what has been a truly exhausting year ofexams and controlled assessments. They have responded in a fantastic fashion, challenging and pushingthemselves right through to the end of term. I believe that their experiences this year will stand themin great stead ready for a hugely impressive Year 11.There have been many individual and collective achievements; far too many to mention but I will attemptto list a few that spring to my mind.Within the sporting world we are pleased to celebrate:The Year 10 Basketball team winning our first ever National Schools Title.The year 10 Tennis team made up of Rosie Bradbury, Siofra Gillespie-Petersen, Joseph Clayton andJonah Stott performing superbly well to win the City Tennis Tournament and coming a very closesecond in the county Tournament.The Year 10 Tag Rugby Team achieving a gold medal winning performance in the recent CountySchool Games. We have also had some fantastic athletic performances across City and CountyCompetitions, Amy Busby being the pick of performers.Page 28 Summer Newsletter, July 2012 © The Cherwell School