Learn with the Lords: A Visit from Baroness Young of Old Scone Earlier this month, A Level Politics and Law students had the opportunity to take part in a Learn with the Lords session, welcoming Baroness Young of Old Scone (pronounced “Scoon”, not “Scon”) to speak about her experiences and answer questions about politics, the environment, and life in the […]

Bedfordshire Police – ‘Lost Boys’ campaign Bedfordshire Police have recently launched a new campaign urging the public to help break county drugs lines operating in Bedfordshire by spotting the signs of exploitation and drug related criminality.  We will be hosting local policing teams at Vandyke later in the year, where they will deliver their virtual […]

A Level PE hiking trip to France The Year 12 A level PE cohort recently adventured to the French alps as part of an outdoor experience at altitude. Over the course of 3 days, the group completed a series of challenging hikes. To begin the first day, students ventured up a local hike called Refuge […]

Vandyke DofE Awards Evening Our recent DofE awards evening brought participants, family members and staff volunteers together to celebrate the success of our award achievers at all levels. Mrs Ferguson-Moore was delighted to hand out 90 Bronze, 26 Silver and 14 Gold Awards during an evening which also showcased the talent of our students with […]

Y12 students attend Brilliant Club Graduation The Brilliant Club is a UK-wide programme that pairs students up with a tutor that has either completed their PhD, or is currently working towards it. The aim is to inspire the next generation of university students, expose them to university-style studying techniques and support access to higher education. […]

A-Level Geographers Explore Dorset’s Stunning Coastline Last week, A Level Geography students headed south for a three-day residential trip to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The aim of the trip was to deepen our understanding of coastal landscapes, collect valuable fieldwork data, and kickstart our Non-Examined Assessments (NEAs). With clear blue skies, warm sunshine, and […]

Vandyke welcomes computing equipment donation from Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Leighton-Linslade has donated Physical Computing equipment including Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller boards to the town’s two upper schools. The Pico boards, complete with storage cases and a wide range of components and accessories, will be used by students for curriculum learning and extracurricular […]

One of our Y11 students was so inspired by the recent Geography trip to Italy, they wrote this fantastic poem. They have chosen to remain anonymous.   Italy My lips automatically slip into a smile at the thought. Being able to relive the emotions as I recount those few days, now knowing the importance of […]

Uniformed Protective Services students visit RAF Brize Norton UPS students recently paid a visit to RAF Brize Norton. RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, is the largest RAF Station with approximately 5,800 Service Personnel, 300 civilian staff and 1,200 contractors. The Station is home to the RAF’s Air Mobility Force, encompassing Strategic and Tactical Air Transport, and […]

A Day in the Life of… The SEND Department Our day begins at 8.30am, with our team meeting in the Achievement & Inclusion (A&I) hub.  Our SENDCo, TA team and SEND admin team come together each week to share information on the progress and current needs of our SEND students and to discuss any matters […]