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Principal's welcome

Each New Year brings with it an opportunity to not only reflect upon the previous year but also to anticipate the one ahead. 2012 has been an incredible year for Arden with many highlights. Results for our Year 11 and 13 students were utterly fantastic; for the sixth consecutive year Arden pupils attained 100% 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, our ‘A’ Level students also achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate. These results reflected not only the enormous level of hard work and commitment by students but also the outstanding team of staff who guided, coached and inspired them.

However 2012 was a special year in so many other ways; Arden’s celebration of and commitment to Olympic values was a undoubted highlight with visits from some inspirational guests; the gArden Party which brought the community together for the Diamond Jubilee; the stunning performance of Oliver and countless sporting and musical successes. We were also privileged to welcome several leading authors to our ‘Inspiring Writing’ week which culminated in a poetry reading from award winning poet Simon Armitage.