IN MY time at Everest, I have had two headteachers, two different academies and two different experiences.

Since September 2017, when the school joined the Bourne Education Trust, all aspects of Everest have changed. We have a new headteacher, Mr Russell, and a completely new leadership team.

Whilst we still have lots of great staff who were here before, we also have new ones who have really added to my experience and success in the classroom.

We now have lessons in which I feel I am learning in. They are more collaborative and enjoyable and this is making sure we get better results.

I used to find that some of the students in my classes did not behave as well as they could. The new leadership have changed this completely and things have changed for the better. Rules have been put in place to benefit the vast majority of students and remove any disruptive ones in a fair and just way, this has made sure that the school has a really positive learning.

Mr Russell said when he arrived that Everest had the potential to be a great school. I believe him; it is so different here know.

Last summer, Everest was the most improved school in Hampshire for progress at GCSE with every student in every subject improving by nearly three-quarter level from the previous year.

Lessons are varied in order to keep lessons simulating, engaging,  fun and there are constant meetings and assemblies to track our learning.

As the Year 11s near their GCSEs, a lot of pressure can be put on them from parents, teachers and even themselves. We have the support of all the staff and everyone is determined to raise standards by the same 10 per cent that we achieved last year.

As a Year 10 student, taking my GCSEs next year, I am filled with confidence for my final results and my future.

By Henry Welldon