Home The School Teaching & Learning Information Contact Us Parents Community Work for Us Just one of the wonderful photographs taken at our GCSE Awards Evening last week. Please check your email for a link to order your child’s photo or if you haven’t received the email link please let us know at exam@pakefield.org.uk Pakefield High School & Learning Community London Road South Lowestoft NR33 7AQ E: School Office T: 01502 530750 F: 01502 532432 Copyright © 2021 • Legal Information Website by Greenhouse School Websites Staff Students LFT Results Form Head of School Weekly Update - Friday 3rd December Dear Parents and Carers Year 11 mock exams are underway, and they are giving me an increased sense of confidence in the maturity and resilience of our young people. Students have certainly been put under pressure through these exams, with many admitting they are finding the experience a challenge. The exams will highlight where mistakes have been made and students have got something wrong, but they are also able to demonstrate just how far they have come. Moving forwards, students need to be of the mindset that just one additional correct response, or a further mark gained, in any exam shows that with a bit of application, stuff can stick and they can get better and achieve more. Test and exams are an unavoidable part of life, whether it is GCSE exams, an assessment in Year 7, or (in a few years for our students) a driving test. They produce a result, showing that something has been achieved. This is where resilience becomes increasingly important – that ability to bounce back from an unwanted result. Resilience is not only key for exams, but is a necessary skill we all need for coping with the ups and downs of life. One of the keys to success is the realising that failure often comes first. The strength to carry on and learn from that failure is what’s important. This goes for school attendance too. We all have good days and bad days, but it is those who can show resilience, coming to school day after day, who ultimately make the most progress. Mocks finish next Friday on December 10th – this is also Christmas Jumper day as we raise money to support Save the Children, I look forward to seeing everyone in sparkly, fluffy festive jumpers! With best wishes for the weekend Mr Dan Bagshaw Head of School By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Learn more DECLINE ACCEPT