As the clock ticked towards the end of today it was a Friday to remember. This was to be the last Friday of our Year 11’s in school as they sat their final Physics exam. With our pupils ready to tackle one of the final few hurdles before they have officially left, they entered the sports hall as a full cohort for one last time.

Following the exam our pupils entered the main hall, where they were greeted with doughnuts, cookies and soft drinks as a final well done for their efforts across the exam series. Whilst this was one of the many surprises in store for Year 11 as they enter the celebration phase of the year, the staff themselves were treated to a surprise. In the form of the excellent shirt designs the Year 11’s had created for themselves. Picking up pencils, paintbrushes and stencils our team of artists jumped on the current trend of leavers shirts. The designs are truly exquisite, so much so we couldn’t even begin to decide on a favourite (although the shirt with the Coventry logo clearly lacks style…)

It didn’t take long for the designs to be joined by well wishes, messages of luck and friendship from staff and pupils alike as shirts were signed and pictures taken. After the opportunity to say goodbye to all pupils, there was just one thing left to do – The group photo of Class of 2024! With the final click taken it was time for our Year 11 to depart and rest. Whilst there are still two exams (Maths and Technology) left to go, the majority of pupils can now begin to look forward to the leavers assembly, Prom and of course their results. Well done Year 11!