Particular thanks to the large numbers of students who volunteered to support our Open Day yesterday. Over 200 students were involved showing round well over a thousand visitors during the day. A snapshot of their feedback is shown above. Our students are brilliant ambassadors for Pinner High School, and I am delighted there continues to be such interest in the school. Visitors commented on the knowledgable and enthusiastic guides, and their obvious pride in their school. 'Inspiring teachers' was another comment on the feedback forms, which is an accurate reflection of my colleagues. This was our fifth open event, and we have come along way over the last five years. There are now over 700 students, nearly 100 members of staff, and a real community around the school.

Elsewhere in the school this week, more sports teams took to the field, with competitive matches against our local schools. Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award certificates have started to arrive for our Trailblazers who started this last year. 60 members of Year 9 have signed up for the programme for the year, and Year 10 will have the opportunity to step up a level and start their Silver Award. Exciting times!