The National Spelling Bee Competition in French, German, and Spanish took place on Friday 20th June, hosted by the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Routes into Languages.

We are incredibly proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of one of our brightest stars, Nayonika Sujitkumar, who represented Hazelwick School with exceptional skill and determination. From the moment Nayonika embarked on this journey in September, she has shown remarkable dedication and an inspiring level of perseverance.

As part of an exciting Year 10 careers trip, students visited Gatwick Airport to explore the wide range of career opportunities available in the aviation industry. The day began with an engaging talk from engineers working at the airport, who shared insights into the complex world of airport construction and infrastructure. Students learned about the continuous expansion of Gatwick and the engineering challenges involved in maintaining and developing such a busy transport hub. One fascinating fact that stood out was that Gatwick is the busiest single-runway airport in the UK, with a flight taking off or landing every 90 seconds - a testament to the precision and coordination required to keep the airport running smoothly.