Welcome! Another year goes by, and this year I am extremely lucky and grateful to find myself with the opportunity as Head Student to greet and welcome you to our amazing school. For many students, Forest is more than just a place to learn and attend; it's a place where students can feel comfortable, safe, and encapsulated in a sense of community. It's a home away from home for many.

Forest is a place where students and staff can strive to nurture or grow lifelong friendships, find hidden passions, and make a positive impact on the environment around them. With the help of many different members of staff, the school can account for nearly anyone's needs and can overcome many challenges in the face of adversity. Different departments, such as the Heads of House, help to care for and look after students every day, and our pastoral department helps to support and boost how we as students progress.

Whether you're a new student taking your first steps into this exciting journey or a returning pupil eager to build upon your previous experiences, our school has countless opportunities for you to get involved with. The facilities around the school also continue to improve, with things like the renovations of our science rooms converting them into top-quality labs, the BEC building, which hosts amazing computer rooms and a great auditorium, and the latest addition is our brand new All-Weather football pitch, providing brilliant sporting opportunities. However, now you can't blame the bobble if you misplaced your pass.

This is my last year at Forest, and despite all the homework and revision, I'm really going to miss it. So some advice I have for other students is to try and enjoy every minute of it, because before you know it, you'll be sitting in the exam hall, with the end of your time at this wonderful school just a couple of days away.

The future of this school is extremely bright, and in mine and many others' eyes, this place will continue to flourish and thrive and provide one of the best places to learn and grow.

Ted Jacobs
Head Boy