Anonymous popularity polls + status-sensitive teens = potential problem. W App (also known as ‘Slay’) encourages young users to take part in secret surveys about their friends and classmates. For every vote-winner, though, there has to be a loser.
Possible lasting damage to a teenager’s self-esteem, however, isn’t the platform’s only hazard – with catfishing, compulsive use and monthly subscription fees among the other risks. Check out this week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide and help kids to avoid a mishap on W App 
Wow! Year 8 attended a recipe event today to promote healthy eating.
Amazing live event, with practical activities and fun quizzes.
It smelled and tasted wonderful!
When thinking about potential employment for the future, it is a great idea to stay up to date with what we refer to as local labour market information.
Please find an update from week commencing Monday 17th July below.
Swapping maths for Minecraft, English for Instagram, and Drama for Disney+ – The summer holidays often bring a jump in children’s screen time; while that can be tolerated by busy parents, it does also increase the chance of youngsters encountering online hazards.
Presented in poster format, our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week highlights some essential tips for young people – helping them stay safer in the digital world and have a more positive experience on their consoles, phones and tablets over the summer break.
Last night was our opening night for Little Shop of Horrors and it was an enormous success.
We have got a small but significant cast made up of mainly Year 11s who have worked tirelessly during exam season and they performed brilliantly last night.
There are still tickets available (in advance or on the door) for tonight and we invite you to come along if you can. The students love it when staff are in the audience and we are sure you will be blown away by their talents!
Thank you to all the parent/carers who visited Duke’s on 11 July for ‘Take your Parent/Carer to school day’.
Parent/Carers where able to take part in lessons with their child as well as have a buffet prepared by our catering 6th form students to mingle with Duke’s staff.
Thank you for the Science Department for organising this wonderful day.
