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]
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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]
A Level Results 2017
This has been a very turbulent year for exam results. There has been a great deal of media coverage of the issues including changes to examination syllabuses, new rules governing marking and …[Read More]
Rough Notes – June & July 2017
The recent production of Little Shop of Horrors was not only superb but it is a symbol of all that Woodroffe stands for as a school. First there is the quality. How many schools have the skills and ambition to present …[Read More]
Collection of Exam Results
The GCSE and AS/A Level exam results collection days for 2017 are as follows: A Level Results can be collected on Thursday 17th August between 10am and noon from A3. GCSE Results can …[Read More]