Alder Grange Newsletter

Alder Grange’s state-of-the-art £8 million sixth form - ag6 - was officially declared open by hit-maker Pete Waterman OBE last month. 

In a star-studded ceremony, the ribbon was cut to declare the building officially open, while guests and visitors enjoyed canapés, music from students and opera singer Sean Ruane, fireworks, and tours of ag6. 

Mr Hulland said “What a fantastic evening! I can’t thank everyone enough for making this evening go with a bang.”

A large amount of year 10s were rewarded on March 21st for their good attainment, effort, and improvement. 

So what was waiting for them when they arrived at AG+? Lots of free cakes, tea, coffee, and drinks! It was all part of an incentive introduced to reward students’ progress in school, avoiding their successes going unnoticed. After everything had been consumed, pupils were allowed to go into town early. 

It’s fair to say everyone enjoyed their reward, as proven by the pictures! Mrs Casement-Anderson said she was “extremely proud” of everyone, and Mrs Walmsley stated how “it was the first time Alder Grange has done something like this, and it will definitely be done again in the future”.