I have seen quite a few changes since I became Headteacher
of BGTC.The school today is very different
from the one I first walked into in 2007. Back then it was a school with poor
standards and an even poorer reputation.
It is a very different place now.
Interest in the school has never been higher and we expect
the volume of applications for student places at BGTC to be greater than ever
before.
Examination results have risen dramatically since 2007. Last
year 88% of Year 11 students achieved five good passes at GCSE and 80% achieved
five or more passes at A* to C including English and Maths.
This puts us among the very highest achieving schools in
East London and among the most improved schools in England.
At heart we remain an inclusive, local school proud to serve
our twin communities of Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
In our school we believe in four key principles:
·Hard work
·High expectations for everyone
·Clear boundaries
·Excellent learning and teaching every day
We expect everyone connected with BGTC to respect these
principles and to support us in keeping our school a safe, orderly and caring
learning community for everyone.
I’m delighted to say that the Secretary of State has given
approval for us to become an Academy from January 2012 and we intend to open a
6th Form from next September and we believe that this move will give
us greater freedom and help us become an even better school in the years ahead.
What will not change is our commitment to provide the very
best education for the children and families of our communities.
On behalf of our exceptional staff, welcome to BGTC.
