Children in Need 2017
We would like to say a huge well done to the Sixth Form prefect team for organising and running the 2017 Children in Need fundraising activities earlier this month. From a number …[Read More]
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Secondary Geography Mark 2017
In the Autumn of this year, the Geography Department were awarded the Secondary Geography Quality Mark from the Geographical Association. This prestigious award recognises outstanding practice …[Read More]
Sail France 2017
This year’s Sail France was a great success with 47 Year 9 students fully enjoying the week away in AzuRivage. The week consisted of the group taking part in a wide range …[Read More]
Rough Notes – October 2017
In my introduction to last month’s edition of Rough Notes, I was proudly able to proclaim that Woodroffe was the highest attaining secondary school in Dorset with 84% of students achieving the …[Read More]
Darrell Wakelam Workshop
This workshop built on the school visit to the South west Ridgeway last summer where students explored the myths and legends associated with the landscape in Dorset. Darrell Wakelam came in to …[Read More]
St. Ives Art Trip 2017
Each year the Art department takes a number of educational trips looking at trending exhibitions, important historical artists’ works and sites that have significant cultural value. …[Read More]
Rough Notes – September 2017
In a recent news article, I described Woodroffe as something of a hidden gem and, as we start a new academic year, this is an idea worth reflecting upon. It cannot be denied that, in the eyes of …[Read More]
Roman Wrecks!
Last year Mr Walker chose Lottie from his Year 13 Science class to be the school’s candidate to apply to be part of the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project. Lottie was extremely …[Read More]
A1 Bus – Shave Cross to Woodroffe
We have been notified that the school service A1 (Shave Cross – Woodroffe) has been re-timed with the aim of making the service more reliable and punctual. This will commence from Monday …[Read More]
GCSE Results 2017
This year The Woodroffe School has achieved its best ever GCSE results with 82% of students gaining 5A*-Cs (including the new English and Maths qualifications). With the introduction of the new GCSEs …[Read More]