Scholars Programme Graduation

Twenty Eight Year 12 students have been working with the Brilliant Club (Scholars Programme) to stretch themselves in a super-curricular activity to write a University style assignment. One group took on the challenge with support from their PHD tutor Waruna on "How to build an electric car". With the other group focusing on "What is News?" with PHD tutor Tamara. The students have had an intense 7 weeks of tutorials and had to write an essay on their findings using academic research. 


The students done extremely well with 60% of them achieving a First Class!


Two students spoke about their experience and here is what Sriraman Srividyanandan had to say:


The Brilliant Club was something I was enrolled to without really having a clue about what it is, you see I went into year 12 with the mindset of signing up to absolutely anything for my personal statement and well the school approached me about brilliant club and I just signed up with the phrase ‘anything for a stacked personal statement’ in my mind. So I signed up and a few months later we had our first tutorial session with our PhD tutor Waruna. Waruna was amazing, I mean he brought physics back into my life but with a real world application. At Robert Clack the STEM students that were part of the Brilliant Club learnt about the design considerations that go into making an electric car. And it was REALLY cool to see GCSE physics being built upon with learning that forces that are applied on objects at angles can now be separated into their vertical and horizontal components, and also how the project also involved specifying that each object would experience forces differently even if they had the same mass due to shape and so the introduction of coefficients (such as aerodynamic drag coefficient namely) to ensure our display of the forces acting on the car are specific to the car and its shape. Thus the new physics that Waruna taught us allowed us to then be able to make design considerations that would be specific to the car’s purpose, such as the size of the motor. I always looked forwards towards Waruna’s sessions as something cool about Waruna is that for the actual assignments all Waruna needed to do was provide us with the formula in most lessons and then we would be able to finish the work, however waruna decided to teach the logic behind the formula’s and how they are derived and for that iI will deeply miss him and thank him and the Brilliant Club for getting physics and I back together. 


Also before I end it off, I must say it is a MASSIVE confidence boost to say I have completed a university assignment in year 12 and it really does reassure me that I will be able to cope with the university life.

Alumnus Jamie Coughlan speaks to Year 11 student about the realities of firefighting

By npower • December 10, 2025
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Year 1 News

By npower • December 10, 2025
What we have been learning This term children have really enjoyed their ‘Winter News’ Topic. We started the topic by carefully looking at seasonal changes by going on a winter walk in nature. We then learnt all about animals and insects that hibernate over winter and how seasonal changes can affect some plants and trees over time. Children absolutely loved the owl visit that occurred earlier this term, and it inspired them to think about how wild animals survive the winter months. In Art, children had tremendous fun mixing various primary colours to make a secondary colour. In our learning wonders, children explored the story of Diwali. In RE children have been learning the story of Christmas and worked really hard to learn all the Christmas songs for our concert. A most enjoyable visit to our local church consolidated their learning about the story of Christmas. Christmas is also the time to celebrate and have fun and we all certainly enjoyed wearing our fun Christmas jumpers for lunch!  Upcoming Learning Next half term we will be reading a range of traditional and alternative fairy tales to develop our imagination and writing skills. In Maths, we will be focusing on addition and subtraction skills as well as learning our number bonds to 20. In Science, we will be exploring the topic of ‘materials’ and in History we will be learning all about the worlds greatest inventors and how their inventions have shaped and impacted the modern world.

Former Student Inspires Year 12

By npower • December 10, 2025
Former Student Inspires Year 12 with Insight into Management Consultancy

Year 11 Student Takes Flight with Aeronautical Engineering Inspiration

By npower • December 10, 2025
One of our Year 11 students, Titas, recently expressed a keen interest in Aeronautical Engineering, and we were delighted to arrange a Microsoft Teams call with former pupil Kingsley, who is currently studying the subject at Loughborough University.  During the conversation, they discussed industry opportunities and explored the best ways to build a strong portfolio that could give aspiring engineers a real advantage when applying for future courses or apprenticeships. Kingsley was incredibly impressed by the Titas’s initiative, commenting that “it’s amazing and rare for a Year 11 student to go above and beyond like this.” We are proud to support such enthusiasm and ambition, and we look forward to seeing where this inspiration will take Titas next!

Primary School News

By npower • December 10, 2025
Children in Need On Friday 14th November, we celebrated Children in Need at Robert Clack by dressing up in yellow, spots, or pyjamas. The canteen staff helped make the day extra special by preparing a themed menu. The Pudsey Smartie Spots Cake was a particular favourite among the children! Throughout the day, pupils had fun learning about the importance of working together and making a difference. Despite the challenges facing the world and our community at this time, we are delighted to announce that we raised an incredible £182.58 for the charity. We are truly thankful to all our families for their generosity and contributions. We are already looking forward to taking part in Children in Need again next November! Bookfair Success A huge thank you to everyone who attended the book fair. It was wonderful to see how excited the children were to visit—both during their class slot and after school. It is a real testament to our families that the children have developed such a strong love of reading. Thanks to the sales made at the book fair, the school has earned £750 in rewards to spend on the Scholastic website. Your generosity means we can refresh our school library with brand-new books for the children to enjoy. The book fair will return during the final summer half term and will be back again in November 2026 . We look forward to earning even more rewards to spend on books for our pupils. 

Iroko Assembly and Workshop

By npower • December 9, 2025
Back in October, we celebrated Black History Month. During our assemblies, we learnt about many inspirational Black pioneers for social justice, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. Each year, Iroko, a traditional African theatre company, visits our school to perform a story for all the children. Afterwards, every class has the opportunity to take part in two exciting workshops. This year, the children enjoyed both drumming and dance sessions. It is one of the most anticipated days of the school year. As Iroko were setting up during breakfast club, one of our Year 4 pupils exclaimed, “Yes, it’s Iroko Day!” During the assembly, the company told the story of Anansi the Spider, a character from Akan folklore in West Africa. The children were a fantastic audience—showing respect by listening attentively, while also joining in with dancing, singing, and chanting. Our visitors shared that they always love coming here because the children are enthusiastic, hardworking, and extremely well behaved.  We are already looking forward to welcoming them back next year!

Talk the Talk

By npower • December 9, 2025
On Friday 24th October, a group of our Year 7 pupils took part in a Talk About Transition workshop delivered by the Jack Petchey Foundation. Throughout the day, pupils engaged in a range of interactive, oracy-based activities designed to strengthen their confidence, resilience, and communication skills as they continue their transition from primary to secondary school. These sessions also provided valuable opportunities for pupils to build new friendships and share their experiences of settling into life at Robert Clack School. One pupil reflected, “I thought I was the only one feeling worried about making new friends, but after the workshop I have made some new friends.” We are incredibly proud of the pupils who attended. Their behaviour, enthusiasm, and maturity were exemplary.  Mr. Nankivell (Head of Year 7 - Gosfield Road)

Year 3 and 4 Ballet Trip

By npower • December 9, 2025
This term, Year 3 and 4 had the great opportunity of attending the Royal Opera House in London to watch the ballet performance: ‘La Fille mal gardée’. Due to a last-minute train cancellation, the children rode on both the bus to Dagenham Heathway station and then on the District Line into central London. After eating their packed lunch at the venue, the children went into the huge auditorium for the first act, followed by a refreshing ice cream during the interval. The children enjoyed the performance, with some children expressing how they enjoyed seeing the professionals do the things they do in their after-school dancing clubs. It was then back to the Elizabeth line for the journey home. Fun was had by all who attended this truly enriching experience.

Former Student Returns to Inspire Year 9 at Gosfield

By npower • November 20, 2025
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Year 10 Parliament Trip

By npower • November 16, 2025
Students from the Debate Club across the three sites enjoyed an inspiring trip to the UK Parliament this week as part of UK Parliament Week 2025. Their visit took them through historic areas, including guided tours of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, where they gained a close-up look at how national decisions are made. The group also had the opportunity to sit in on live debates, giving them a real sense of the energy and importance of parliamentary discussion. A highlight of the day was a hands-on petition workshop, where students learned how public voices can influence government action. The visit ended on a fun note with a stop at the Parliament gift shop, where students picked up keepsakes to remember their day at the heart of British democracy. The trip left many students feeling inspired — and perhaps even considering futures in politics, public service, or advocacy.