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Est. 1451. An outstanding coeducational secondary school & sixth form college and England's first academy

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House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

Composition and Framing in Film

Edward Lachman Shares His Secrets For Shooting Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’

Opening Shots Tell Us Everything

Film editing: Everything you need to know

What is an Inciting incident?

The Wave: summary

Three act structure

The Future of Filmmaking

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

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11E Charity Karaoke-cake sale. Friday 31st January

Bronze DofE Trip to Thorpe Woodlands

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Examination Certificates

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BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

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