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Welcome to Robert Clack School

I am proud to welcome you to the Robert Clack School website. As a former pupil and member of staff for the past 20 years, the school and our pupils mean a great deal to me. I believe that Robert Clack is a very special place; we have a strong sense of community and strive for excellence in all that we do. 


We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate. 


Our ethos permeates every aspect of life at Robert Clack School and cultivates the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations and hard work. By embracing these values, we believe that our pupils will be able to fulfil their ambitions in life, whatever they may be.


We are proud, but never complacent.


Mr R Taylor – Executive Headteacher

Welcome to the Robert Clack School


I am proud to welcome you to the Robert Clack School website. As a former pupil and member of staff for the past 20 years, the school and our pupils mean a great deal to me. I believe that Robert Clack is a very special place; we have a strong sense of community and strive for excellence in all that we do. 


We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate. 


Our ethos permeates every aspect of life at Robert Clack School and cultivates the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations and hard work. By embracing these values, we believe that our pupils will be able to fulfil their ambitions in life, whatever they may be.


We are proud, but never complacent.


Mr R Taylor – Executive Headteacher


Mutual Respect - Compassion - Discipline - High Expectations & Aspirations - Hard Work

School Notices

Newsletters

Our latest secondary school newsletter has been published with a roundup of all the activities and experiences that our  students have taken part in during the first half of the summer term.


Parent Webinar

Our next parent webinar takes place on Tuesday 4th February and will be on 'How tyou can make technology an ally'. If you have missed the webinar, you can watch the recorded video. Please use this link to join the webinar.


Achieve Excellence Programme

Our Achieve excellence programme aims to support students and their parents/carers with their learning journey through school. We have recently held our 'Meet the form tutor evening' and a 'Year 10 Parental Seminar' as part of the programme. You can download the handout and the PowerPoint from the Meet the Form Tutor evening, a copy of the handout from the Year 10 Parent Seminar as well as this guidebook with suggestions of how you can support your child.


Exam Results and Certificates

Here is an update about how we store your exam results and certificates:

  • Results will be kept for the year they are taken plus 6 years, this means that we will only hold results for students up to the age of 25.
  • Certificates will be held for 12 months. (From the January following the summer exams). 
  • Certificates cannot be issued during exam periods.
  • Results after the age of 25 can be obtained from the relevant Exam Boards and Certificates after 12 months can also be obtained from the Boards at a cost to the student.


Start for Life

Family Hubs are centres which, have been developed to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years to receive early help / support to overcome a range of difficulties and build stronger relationships with their communities. You can find out more about these here.


PTA Events and Meetings

Our PTA provide a variety of events throughout the year to raise money to support our students. You can find out more about their events and the upcoming meetings here.


Summer HAF Programme

The Summer 2025 Holiday Activities and Food Programme is published! There are a whopping 39 clubs taking place.

Please look at the flyer and the timetable.


Parents can book on here - https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/haf


Parent Support Guides

With assessments rapidly taking place over the next few months for all students we have made these parent guides for students in Year 7-9 and Years 10-13.


Bounce Forward Course

This free online course is working with the Karry Kane foundation to raise mental health resilience in young people. You can find out more about the course here and can register for a place starting in June or September here.


Parenting Programme

Barking and Dagenham's Family Hub have shared details of their Parenting Programmes 2025. You can find out more from this flyer and can see their timetable here. If you wish to sign up for these programmes, please use this link.


Tapestry

We use  Tapestry, a secure learning journal, to record our reception students learning and progress. Parents of reception students can find out more about using Tapestry using these guides: -


Money, Debt and Tenancy Advice for Families

Debt Free Advice, Citizen’s Advice and Homes and Money Hub will have caseworkers available for drop in sessions to help with issues including (but not limited to):

  • Priority Arrears (Council Tax, Rent, Utilities)
  • Non-Priority Debts (Credit Cards, Loans etc)
  • Consumer rights
  • Support with Benefits/Grants

For more information, please see click here.


Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Your students had such a huge impact on me that I cannot even put it into words. I left the day taking the full energy of these young people with me.  It was such an emotional experience for me. To hear your students discuss so confidently their dreams and hopes for their future, truly inspired me. 

A Level Results Day: -

"The A Level journey has been tough but with the endless support given by my teachers I was able to make it through." (Nayeem)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Your pupils consistently demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm, ambition, and professionalism way beyond their years.  You should be very proud of the way they excellently represented themselves and your school.  I am sure they will go on to achieve success in their chosen endeavours and I wish them all the very best for their futures.

A Level Results Day: -

"Feeling great about my results - 2 years of dedication paid off and I could not be more thankful to all the people that supported me and believed in me." (Sufiyan)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

The future is secure if the students I saw on Wednesday area anything to go by. Each and every one was informed, engaging and self-aware. I was particularly impressed by the number who were prepared to challenge back -  demonstrating a sense of enquiry.

A Level Results Day: -

“I am really happy that my hard work over the past two years has been put to good use. I want to thank my teachers for their dedication in helping me to attain these grades.” (Oladipupo)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing day we had at Robert Clack yesterday with your year 10 students. Every student I saw was truly inspiring. They seemed to be naturally well-mannered and were so professional in their approach to the interviews.

A Level Results Day: -

I am absolutely thrilled with my results – I could not be happier. I want to express my gratitude to all those who helped me along the way. It wasn't easy but we got there in the end.” (Anthony)

Feedback from Year 10 Stock Exchange Visit: -

Your pupils were so engaged, eloquent and so polite. The volunteers had such an amazing time working with them.

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

I really enjoyed coming back to the school and was blown away by how well the students performed and how professional they are. Their ambition and energy were infectious and everyone I spoke to knows where they want to go and how they will get there. Great to see the talent coming through Robert Clack, everyone at the school should be very proud.

A Level Results Day: -

“I feel very overwhelmed and very grateful. I am thankful to my amazing teachers and my dear friends. I know I have worked hard and I am so happy that after achieving A*A*A*, I will study Biomedical Science at University of Warwick.” (Mahadia)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Thank you for bringing such a well behaved bunch of students along that were engaged throughout. They were so well mannered and polite too. We were so impressed with how quickly they came up with their ideas and how confident they all were with their delivery

A Level Results Day: -

"I am glad my hard work has paid off and I have got the grades I deserve. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me to get to this point." (Leonis)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

It was a brilliant afternoon, with a wonderful bunch of young people. Some bright futures ahead, no doubt.

A Level Results Day: -

“I want to thank the business and sports departments and also the Sixth Form Team for supporting me all the way and helping me to achieve my so successful results. Remember to stay dedicated and do not give up!” (Ellie)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Your students had such a huge impact on me that I cannot even put it into words. I left the day taking the full energy of these young people with me.  

A Level Results Day: -

"The A Level journey has been tough but with the endless support given by my teachers I was able to make it through." (Nayeem)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing day we had at Robert Clack yesterday with your year 10 students. Every student I saw was truly inspiring. 

A Level Results Day: -

"I am glad my hard work has paid off and I have got the grades I deserve. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me to get to this point." (Leonis)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

The future is secure if the students I saw on Wednesday area anything to go by. Each and every one was informed, engaging and self-aware.

A Level Results Day: -

"Feeling great about my results - 2 years of dedication paid off and I could not be more thankful to all the people that supported me and believed in me" (Sufian)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Your pupils consistently demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm, ambition, and professionalism way beyond their years.  You should be very proud of the way they excellently represented themselves and your school.  

Feedback from Stock Exchange Visit: -

Your pupils were so engaged, eloquent and so polite. The volunteers had such an amazing time working with them.

A Level Results Day: -

“I am really happy that my hard work over the past two years has been put to good use. I want to thank my teachers for their dedication in helping me to attain these grades.” (Oladipupo)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

It was a brilliant afternoon, with a wonderful bunch of young people. Some bright futures ahead, no doubt

A Level Results Day: -

“I feel very overwhelmed and very grateful. I am thankful to my amazing teachers and my dear friends. I know I have worked hard and I am so happy that after achieving A*A*A*, I will study Biomedical Science at University of Warwick.” (Mahadia)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

I really enjoyed coming back to the school and was blown away by how well the students performed and how professional they are. Their ambition and energy were infectious and everyone I spoke to knows where they want to go and how they will get there.

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Thank you for bringing such a well behaved bunch of students along that were engaged throughout. They were so well mannered and polite too. We were so impressed with how quickly they came up with their ideas and how confident they all were with their delivery.

A Level Results Day: -

“I want to thank the business and sports departments and also the Sixth Form Team for supporting me all the way and helping me to achieve my so successful results. Remember to stay dedicated and do not give up!” (Ellie)

School News

Year 10 GCSE Sociology Summer Youth Conference

By npower • July 8, 2025
This summer, some of the Year 10 Sociology pupils across the three sites were able to attend the Youth Conference hosted at King’s College London. The event brought together students from a range of schools to take part in inspiring workshops and discussions on activism, sustainability, and social justice. Our pupils collaborated with others to design and decorate tote bags with messages of change, reflect on what activism means to them, and explore how young people can make a difference in their communities. They also had the chance to hear from a brilliant line-up of speakers. Mandu Reid shared her experiences in leadership and advocacy, encouraging students to think boldly about social change. Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Birdgirl, spoke about her environmental activism and her incredible achievement of holding a Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to see half of the world’s bird species. Other speakers included researchers, legal experts, and campaigners working on climate action, public health, and youth rights—each offering fresh perspectives and motivation for the next generation. A big thank you to the organisers, especially Mary Davies, a Global Classrooms leader, for making this valuable and empowering day possible. Sociology Department

Year 9 GCSE RE Pupils Visit St Paul’s Cathedral

By npower • July 7, 2025
As a reward for their outstanding effort and achievement throughout the year, a group of Year 9 GCSE Religious Education pupils were selected by the RE department for a special trip to St Paul’s Cathedral. This enriching visit not only celebrated their hard work but also provided valuable insight into topics linked to their GCSE curriculum. The day began with a guided tour of the magnificent cathedral, where pupils were introduced to stunning mosaics, artwork, and historical sculptures. They had the opportunity to ask thought-provoking questions, try on traditional garments worn by bishops and priests, and explore various areas within the cathedral that highlighted Christian worship, beliefs, and historical context. A moment of reflection followed as students were invited to light candles if they wished, offering them a peaceful chance to pause and contemplate. Lunch provided a wonderful opportunity for pupils from all three school sites to connect, socialise, and enjoy their time together. Some students even ventured into the gift shop, where they got their first taste of London prices — a real eye-opener for many!

Year 9 GCSE RE Pupils Visit London Central Mosque

By npower • July 4, 2025
As a reward for their dedication and hard work this year, our Year 9 GCSE RE pupils enjoyed a special trip to the London Central Mosque. It was a brilliant day that combined learning, relaxation, and a chance to connect with others. The day began with a picnic in the park, where pupils enjoyed their lunch in the sunshine and treated themselves to some well-earned ice cream. The weather couldn’t have been better, creating a perfect atmosphere for students to relax and socialise with peers from other sites. Following the picnic, pupils took part in a guided tour of the London Central Mosque. They explored the building’s stunning architecture and learned more about Islamic practices and beliefs. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion and deepen their understanding of the subject. Mais was lucky enough to answer a question on the podium and the boys and girls went against one another during an Islam facts quiz. A big thank you to Ms Simpson for organising such a rewarding trip, and huge credit goes to the pupils for their outstanding behaviour throughout the day. They were curious, respectful, and represented the school with pride. Well done to all involved!

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