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27/03/25

Primary sport: It has been a fantastic season for the Y6A netball team! Finishing their last match with a 9-3 win against St Bernadette. Player of the match went to Dan O. We couldn’t be prouder of the team pic.twitter.com/zkyzg1wm8G

26/03/25

Primary sport: a fantastic evening for the year 6 netballers against strong teams. 6A won 9-3 player of the match went to Ruhi M and 6B won 5-0 player of the match went to Charlotte T. Well done all 👏 pic.twitter.com/NzNmiDt9kw

13/03/25

Primary Sport: what a fantastic evening for primary netball against . The Y4s won 9-1(PM- Cora S),Y5Y won 6-0 (PM- Ella S) Y5G drew 3-3 (PM- Zachary E) and Y6B missed out 0-5 (PM- Myah P) Fantastic to see so many students enjoying competitive matches pic.twitter.com/vIqJ1FMotq

11/03/25

A fantastic morning back in our workshops at pic.twitter.com/MNZ4jswEsI

10/03/25

Year 5 enjoying their breaks between their workshops 🏓⚽️ pic.twitter.com/K7ZhUsSroS

10/03/25

Year 5 have arrived safely ready for the day ahead- we will keep you updated over the next few days 🕺🎭🎶🎨 pic.twitter.com/JJl73wxlyu

06/03/25

A great season rounded off with a brilliant performance today for our Year 6 A team, who now finish 2nd in the league. Some great football being played with 2 goals from Fred! They finish 2 points behind 1st, and 10 points clear of 3rd! pic.twitter.com/Ie71ehh5Ba

06/03/25

Year 2 Yellow Class have gone all out with their World Book Day costumes. Check out our instagram for more updates of the day sra_stalbans pic.twitter.com/51S5RK6vcv

05/03/25

Year 5 and Year 7 had the opportunity to do some shared reading as part of English week. It was lovely to see such enthusiasm about reading 📚📖 pic.twitter.com/yNmObiw5sj

05/03/25

This morning we had a fantastic production from the Ollie Foundation of Peachy and Me, which celebrates the importance of friendship, connection and self-belief 🤩 pic.twitter.com/iOosTua9lJ

04/03/25

Reception have loved having pancakes today 🥞🍌 pic.twitter.com/SIOawzcyrN

04/03/25

Definitely a highlight of the trip- handling the animals 🐌🦗 pic.twitter.com/QrySFClVad

04/03/25

Year 4 are now exploring animals and their skeletons 🦴 pic.twitter.com/krJx1Ul12p

04/03/25

Good morning ☀️ Year 4 are up and smiling and ready for Day 2 at pic.twitter.com/4fHLRZ1PKp

03/03/25

Nothing better than songs and marshmallows around the campfire 🔥 🏕️ pic.twitter.com/kjoJNwbkEp

03/03/25

Definitely enjoying the sunshine ☀️ pic.twitter.com/iZ44gIQJiG

03/03/25

Year 4 have also loved exploring the forest 🌳☀️ pic.twitter.com/NkB3MQ4TRA

03/03/25

Year 4 have had a fantastic day so far taking part in team games! pic.twitter.com/JkZ7NrChV7

03/03/25

Year 4 are extremely excited to be heading to for the next two days 🐝⛺️🔥🌳 pic.twitter.com/2VkpP4yqXc

03/03/25

Wishing all students, teachers, and families observing Ramadan a peaceful and blessed month. May this time of reflection, generosity, and togetherness bring you joy and strength. pic.twitter.com/94PgB3RH8i

28/02/25

Our annual T&L conference is underway! We are all so excited about exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence and how we can use it to enhance our classrooms 🤖#AIInspireSRA pic.twitter.com/fI5lrcxaxS

25/02/25

Over the last two days Year 6 have taken part in a workshop delivered by Mr Fothergill to celebrate LGBT History Month 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/9kEsVMB0Lq

14/02/25

Year 2 have been having great fun making motivational speech videos on iMovie. They have been learning about Sir David Attenborough and climate change and have been so enthusiastic. This links to their English learning and Geography topic of famous people. pic.twitter.com/WefckdLCOL

14/02/25

Year 4 have been creating valentines/ Chinese New Year themed decorations today ❤️🧧🐍 pic.twitter.com/KX1cS7HRTv

13/02/25

Reception had a brilliant time at the St Albans Fire Station this afternoon 🚒🧯🧑‍🚒 It was great to meet some real life heroes similar to the ones they have been learning about this half term. pic.twitter.com/CNl5SqVUiI

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“Their level of [in-game] analysis and understanding is elevated massively because of how they can now communicate.” Check out our conversation with on oracy in P.E👇https://t.co/KDGS8MIP2P pic.twitter.com/17s1s41CJ0
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Our amazing RE students are smashing it at the GCSE Easter Booster sessions! Engaging revision techniques, focused notes, and top tips for tackling those exam papers. Hard work + motivation = success!#GCSE2025 pic.twitter.com/1s1KfCy5RD
@SRAEnglishDept
Following on from the Easter revision session this morning where we reviewed examiner feedback, this is a timely watch Year 11s! Thank you for all of your hard work this morning https://t.co/MN36bgFLvn
@SRA_StAlbans
* Culture Day * This week, our canteen has been a vibrant hub of culinary exploration with foods from around the world. Yesterday there was a Food and Fashion Festival, which was a wonderful celebration of our diverse community. For further photos: https://t.co/NuRpXAAVTo pic.twitter.com/W2ps7n5RuJ
@SRA_StAlbans
* Artwork of the Week * For GCSE Art, Emily L produced this incredible artwork of a coloured pencil observational drawing. Well done Emily!https://t.co/7r7WvzuvOS pic.twitter.com/3y3r7SgPkD
@SRA_StAlbans
Last Saturday, our Year 10 students took part in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition on our school fields. The students had a fantastic day and are very much looking forward to the two-day assessed expedition weekend in June. pic.twitter.com/6JWaOuVmxM
@SRA_StAlbans
On Wednesday, Year 2 enjoyed a “WOW day” to celebrate a range of famous people linked to their History/Geography topic on Famous Historical People. The children dressed up and shared facts about their famous person. Please click below for further photos:https://t.co/j7JVW3FT9j pic.twitter.com/LzqSM9eJ6Q
@SRA_StAlbans
* Primary Puzzle Club * The Marvel Crew were amazing and finished the impossible puzzle. It took them 3 terms, lots of focus, determination and working as a team to complete this extremely hard puzzle. The club have successfully put together many puzzles, having lots of fun. pic.twitter.com/Zq8UPSGQwX
@SRA_StAlbans
Yesterday, our Year 9 music and drama students were invited to watch ‘MJ the Musical’. They travelled by coach to the Prince Edward Theatre. The students enjoyed an incredible evening watching the show which is centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. pic.twitter.com/B4Mukwn3l7

Our Houses

Our Houses are all named after leaders in their field, strivers, achievers and positive role models. Embodying the values and ethos of our school, they are an integral part of our school community.
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Austen

117.50

Bronte

112

Christie

93

Dahl

88.5

Hardy

106

King

108

Wordsworth

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