News Letter

My thanks to all students, parents and staff for the contributions you have made to ensuring another very smooth first semester and good start to the second half of the academic year for The Sultan’s School. 2007 promises to be better than ever. A record enrolment of just over 1,100 sees the school approaching capacity. New courses in Civics, Computer Science, Geography and IGCSE Physical Education broadens the range of opportunities open to students even further. Splendid new Art, Drama and Music facilities recognise the excellent start which the Performing and Fine Arts courses have made at IGCSE level with every candidate passing at C grade or better. Examination results have been highly commendable at all levels and 2007 beckons with the school’s first IB Diploma examinations.

All good schools have a ‘buzz’ about them. As the year goes on I detect even more focus among the students. They are beginning to appreciate the simple truth that ‘the more you put into something, the more you will gain back in return’. We want The Sultan’s School to remain an enjoyable experience for all, but true enjoyment has to be coupled with fulfilment of potential. The staff have loads of enthusiasm and experience waiting to be tapped. Students at all ages are urged to ‘get the best out of your teachers’ by combining with them in a joint sense of commitment towards a shared end-of-year goal of student success.

Good schools also welcome and exploit fully the contribution which can be made by parents. Over the last year, more opportunities to be involved in various ways have been created. The Parent Grade Representatives’ system is now well established and a great success. This is a structure which can offer a great deal to the educational process. I thank those already involved and urge others to consider offering a little of their time. The second issue of the biennial Parents’ Survey has now been published. Feedback shows that we have not only continued to build upon our successes but that we continue to make further progress, but in enriching The Sultan's School learning experence that we offer to your children.

I look forward to working with you all again in the year ahead and to being able to reflect in June 2007 on another splendid year for The Sultan’s School.

John Birchall
Principal