Tuesday 14 October saw Dr Treavett and Miss Lewis, immediately after the excitement of house music, escort 12 members of Warhammer club across the city to the Warhammer Shop. As part of Games Workshop's Warhammer Alliance programme, we had been invited to take part in the Warhammer 40k "Wrekin Crew" mission - characters, tanks and warriors from across the galaxy had responded to a disturbing signal from a remote planet. Each club member brought a unit from home to respond to the challenge. These ranged from Alice Stevens' unit of Termagants to James Cumberland's Gladiator Lancer, and were led by two space marine primarchs, including the legendary Roboute Guilliman, primarch of the Ultramarines, controlled by Tom McCall. They arrived on the planet to find that a chaos demon prince was controlling a giant Wraithknight robot and a formidable Castigator tank. Led by powerful artillery fire from the lancer, the team were able to take down these initial foes - but chaos is never so easily beaten! Even as it's corporeal forms were destroyed, the demon was able to possess the Stormsurge controlled by David Adkins, and Henry Boyce's Defiler and set clubmate against clubmate for a thrilling final battle round. Never underestimate the power and resilience of the forces of chaos! Our thanks go to James and his team at the Warhammer store for inviting and hosting us, and providing a great scenario for us to play in. Next up for Warhammer club will be the 4 th NorHammer battle event in the Bishop's Parlour on Saturday 15 November.

The start of the Academic Year is a very busy time as we return to school life following the summer break. One of the highlights of the start of term is the Clubs and Societies Fair. It is an event full of enthusiasm, hub bub and excitement. This year was no exception as we held the Fair on Monday 8 September in our Upper King Street building. The Fair is an opportunity for pupils, new and returning, to go around stalls representing our various Clubs and Societies and find out more about their aims and activities. Over four locations within Upper King Street, 35 Clubs and Societies created table top displays showcasing their club or society. It is always pleasing to see pupils leading the stands and talking to other pupils about the activity that they enjoy and are representing. There is no better advocate for that particular activity. Our Games Department were on hand to talk about the vast array of activities that pupils can join. The Music Department had a rolling backdrop of images from concerts and recitals. It was also lovely to hear pupils from our Sixth Form playing the piano during the Fair. Mr Sims brought along a selection of vegetables and plants to represent the Gardening Club. Our Knitters and Stitchers covered their table in colourful items made. Ms Scott, along with some of our Sixth Form pupils, showcased our ED & I societies. In the Café, our DJ Club provided the musical accompaniment keeping us all entertained. Following the Clubs and Societies Fair, pupils are invited to formally register for the activities via SOCS. We have 120 Co-Curricular activities taking place before school, during break and lunchtimes and also after school. With healthy membership at the majority of the activities with some over subscribed. Our Clubs and Societies are now up and running with some new activities starting. Quite often these are pupil led or at the suggestion of pupils. Our SOCS platform holds all the up to date information regarding the Co-Curricular Clubs and Societies. Those pupils who have registered for lunchtime clubs often need early lunchcards. This year during the various early lunchtime collection sessions, queues of pupils collected early lunchcards. For some pupils, part of the fun is collecting a card for each day of the week. We hope all pupils enjoy joining in these activities which provide opportunities to develop new interests, skills and form new friendships.