Students attend UK University Search event Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to be part of a group of year 11 and 12 pupils that visited the University of Northampton for the UK University Search event. As soon as I heard that places were available, I was quick to hand in my permission slip, […]

Congratulations to our Highly Commended DofE participants Whilst we take a short breather from Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions during the winter months, we’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of our three Highly Commended participants. These students have gone above and beyond whilst working towards their respective Awards – congratulations to you all!

Girls in Construction event with Willmott Dixon Our partnership with construction firm Willmott Dixon has enabled us to offer various events to our students during the school day. We recently welcomed them to school to deliver a special ‘Girls in Construction’ event. Being able to showcase to female students the many varied careers within the […]

Could you be a Governor at Vandyke Upper School? We are pleased to announce we are now inviting applications from parents and carers of our current students to fill a vacancy for a Parent Governor on Vandyke Upper School’s Governing Body. This is a crucial voluntary role that contributes significantly to the strategic direction and […]

Ayman al-Hussein shares refugee experience with students Students in Y9 were given a moving and unforgettable experience this week when Syrian documentary maker Ayman al-Hussein visited the school to share his experience of being a refugee. Ayman, who fled Syria after the outbreak of the civil war, spoke about the challenges he faced, the decision to […]

Y9 girls take part in STEM workshop Last week, STEM workshop provider, Creative Hut, visited our DT department to deliver a STEM workshop for our Y9 girls. Students were given a real-world challenge to solve using LEGO Education SPIKE kits. Working in teams, they designed, built and tested their own solutions, applying creativity, problem-solving and STEM skills. […]

Y12 Law students take part in mock trial Earlier this month, two groups of keen sixth form law students took part in mock trials in the school theatre to test their advocacy skills. The trial scenario was based on a real life murder trial nicknamed the ‘Brighton Trunk Murders’, which took place in the 1930s. […]

Art Club students’ work on display in town centre For three weeks over October and November, our Year 9 Art Club students had their work exhibited on Leighton Buzzard High Street. The exhibition took place at Culture Co:LB, formerly the town’s Wilko store. Throughout the summer and autumn of this year, this empty building has […]

Next week is SMILE WEEK! Our Sixth Form have arranged an exciting week of activities to be involved in, food to be consumed and events to be seen! Every pound donated goes to SMILE Malawi, a charity which provides a home, family and education for orphaned and vulnerable children in the southern part of Malawi. […]

Ofsted Pilot Inspection: Vandyke recognised for culture of care and high achievement Vandyke Upper School was recently chosen to take part in the recent Ofsted national pilot inspection programme. After spending two days in the school, the team of inspectors congratulated Vandyke for its student well-being and ambitious academic standards. Although the pilot inspection does […]