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further and higher education take place from Year 9 upwards and other day visits take place to scientific, historical, religious or cultural places. The school holds academic and sports awards evening. At these evenings, pupils are presented with awards for outstanding achievement or effort within school or sport. The Sixth Form performs a Live Crib at
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