This evening has now taken place; please note: this evening is not repeated in September.

 

The PowerPoint presentation from the Headteacher will appear here soon.  The test of the talks given by the Head Boy and Head Girl can be found below.

 

Jack Dolan Head Boy - My thoughts on my time at Warriner

  

Hello, my name is Jack Dolan. I am going to briefly share with you a few of my many experiences here at The Warriner. I will try to sum up the very best things about my school, and, to put it shortly, explain why I absolutely recommend the Warriner to every one of you here today.

 

I came to Warriner from Queensway Primary School in Banbury. It’s quite a distant memory now, but what I do remember is that the transition from primary school to secondary school is one of the most nerve-wracking, yet exciting changes that I’ve experienced.

 

I loved primary school. I was very nervous about moving up to Warriner because I was one of very few who were also coming to Warriner from Queensway. My worries were soon cast aside. The atmosphere at Warriner was very welcoming and made the transition to big school very easy. The school is open plan, with very few corridors, and the many green areas make the atmosphere very relaxed. In year 7, there is a laid back and fun, yet focused approach to lessons. The teachers are fantastic, and I remember looking forward to most of my lessons, as I still do today.

 

A concern for me was making friends. As I knew very few people coming up to Warriner, this was a big worry for me. In reality, this wasn’t a problem at all. Despite not being very outgoing, I soon felt comfortable within a solid group of friends. In contrast to primary school, there are over 200 people in your year group at Warriner. This offers much more scope for meeting people of similar interests, and is further fuelled by a wide variety of clubs, where you can meet and get to know people who are similar to you.

 

In expansion of my reference to clubs, there is scope to succeed and nourish your talents in every aspect of the curriculum. Whether you would rather spend your lunch times playing cricket on the fields, in the music practice rooms, in one of the computer rooms, in the library, or on the farm, you will find something that twins with your interests, and offers you the ability to succeed in whichever area you wish.

 

In years 9 to 11, gifted and talented students are given the opportunity to become a member of the ‘Galaxy Group’. I was fortunate enough to be selected as a member of Galaxy this year, and have since participated in many of the activities involved, including visits to London, theatres, debating societies, museums, and conferences. The galaxy group is just one example of how we at Warriner are stretched to do our best and are made well-rounded, better culturally-aware young people.

 

At Warriner you are encouraged to work to your full potential. In the past students have left here with 10 A* GCSE grades. This shows how it is possible to achieve amazing things at Warriner.  As I’ve progressed through my years at school, I have noticed the working atmosphere become more focused, yet at the same time I have continued to enjoy school. I have no complaints about the teaching here at Warriner, as I am now entering the GCSE period with complete confidence and secure knowledge of the curriculum.

 

As I enter my final days at Warriner School I look back and realise that I have been provided with an excellent education, and experienced a brilliant 5 years. I am proud to say that I go to Warriner, and that I look forward to coming to school, and seeing not only my friends, but also the teachers, the classrooms, and the general buzz of Warriner School life that I will miss so greatly.

 

Warriner has shaped me as a person, and I hope that you feel your child should have the same opportunity in coming to Warriner. Thank you for listening.

 

 

Hello, my name is Cara Davis and I’m the Head Girl here at the Warriner School. I came from the old Dashwood School when I moved up in year 7 and have loved my time here. Being the only one to come to the Warriner from my primary school was daunting at first but because all your lessons are mixed you are soon acquainted with loads of people in your year and have made friends before you know it.
I think that a benefit that the Warriner has is that it isn’t as big as so e other schools in the area, and especially now with vertical tutoring, the atmosphere is very personal.
I have tried to get involved with as many clubs as I can and I would thoroughly encourage anyone else to do the same, some of the best memories I have of Warriner are extra curricular. I have been to Oxford tournaments with the hockey team and it’s a brilliant experience and you spend the whole day laughing, even if you do lose. Also, I went on the 2008 concert tour to Austria with youth choir and chamber choir for 8 days and I think anyone who went would agree that it couldn’t have gone any better and was the best trip we have ever been on.
There are many positive trips and experiences I have gained from my time here and I have been constantly supported every step of the way. This help and support wasn’t just there for the first year of settling in, it carried on to options in year 9 when I picked my GCSEs and has continued still, to year 11 when I applied to be head girl and all through my exams I know this support and personal relationships will continue.
The staff here genuinely care how you do and I have been congratulated no end on my becoming of a prefect, Head Girl and achievements within the music, drama and sport departments.
I would definitely recommend Warriner for you all because I have had an amazing time and hopefully, by the time you’re here, there will be a sixth form so everyone can stay on even longer.