A huge privilege to join the Remembrance Parade in Colchester with some of our service family students on Sunday 9th November. As a school with 80 service children and many members of staff with family or past service links with the military, it is an important part of recognising a community where everyone feels they...Read More

Some of our KS4 and KS5 students performed in the Colchester Fringe Festival on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November at the Colchester Arts Centre. They were involved in the show “The Golden Age of Piracy – Or Just Before”, a real-ish tale of how the “golden age of piracy” came to boot. Thank you...Read More

On Monday 20th October, Year 9 PE students completed a day of careers related deep learning aligned to their Core PE learning. Students found out about careers in physiotherapy and made their own plans for a physio clinic. Thank you to Joe and Josie Hijazi from Fortis Health and Well-being for an excellent and informative...Read More

On Friday 17th October our Year 10 and 11 students had the opportunity to visit our careers fair, having had the chance to prepare for the event in their sessions with “Make Happen” the previous week. We had fantastic participation from employers and education providers who enabled our students to have engaging conversations about their...Read More

Between 10th and 13th October, Year 11 GCSE French students visited Paris on their residential trip. They spent time at the Musee du Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, le Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed a cruise on the River Seine.Read More

During the week beginning Monday 29th September, the school commenced our Black History Month activities with a series of assemblies. In line with the theme of Black British Excellence, a group of students from Year 8 to Year 11 engaged in a research project, looking at Black British individuals who have achieved excellence in their...Read More

On Friday 26th September our Year 11 GCSE Spanish students set off for Madrid on their residential trip. Their experiences included going to the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor and the food market where they used their Spanish knowledge to order food. They also enjoyed a tour of the Bernabau Stadium. A wonderful group of...Read More

Sigma Sixth Events Our open evening was on Thursday 9th October, we hope those that attended found it useful and informative. We are delighted to offer additional tours for those that missed the event or would just like another look around  Please let us know you would like to attend by completing this form.  Tours...Read More

Congratulations to all of our students who collected their A level and Level 3 BTEC this year. Congratulations to James who has been with us since the start of year 7.  His commitment to the school and college has been significant.  He can always be found assisting with every event, mentoring younger students and has...Read More

We are celebrated the school’s Diamond Anniversary on Saturday 5th July. The event was open to past students, staff and parents and to the wider community of the City of Colchester and also involved the Mayor and Mayoress of Colchester, Pam Cox MP and the Garrison Commander. There was an overwhelming response to people wanting...Read More