Monday 15 April
Nothing advised

Tuesday 16 April
Nothing advised

Wednesday 17 April
Nothing advised

Thursday 18 April
Nothing advised

Friday 19 April
Nothing advised

INSET Days for 2023/24
Tuesday 18 June 2024

Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

Lexi G 7MRA

Ewan M 7LAD/AGN

Erica C 8MRA

Annabel R 8LHK/EPK

Adean Y 11DDN/HMS

Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!

Joseph K 7TAS has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 1 with Distinction.

Evan T 9RGY/JGO has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 2 with Distinction.

William W 8MJS/JHR has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 2 with Distinction.

Seva P 8SGY has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 4 with Distinction.

Ollie A 8ADY has passed ABRSM Cello Grade 6 with Merit.

Year 7 Girls' Football - District Cup, Beat Toynbee 2-1 in the final.

Staff have been in contact with employers to find out how our students are performing on their placements. The feedback we have received made us proud to have such amazing students. Here are a few snippets of what employers have said:

Wiltshire Electrical: “Jack T and Dray W have been brilliant, they got stuck in and really impressed the boss. They will be good electricians one day.”

Portsmouth International Port: “She is a credit to the school, very mature attitude, just superb.”

Antac Support Services: “They have been a godsend, fetching and carrying equipment, always knowing what is needed. They're really enjoying it.”

Watercombe Farm: “The boys are having a fantastic time, working really hard and showing lots of interest. Lots of varied activities, including, looking at green energy, how to set up a wind turbine, looking at crops, mending fences, working on a dairy farm as well as a sheep farm!”

Southampton City Council: “Sonny has been very pro-active in wanting to learn. Staff have commented on how lovely Sonny is, enthusiastic and willing to work hard.”

Swift Building: “A polite and hard-working member of your school. The weather has not been pleasant, yet he still got on with his tasks.

This half-term, Year 7 will be exploring how to lead healthy lifestyles by considering what health and fitness is before identifying the need for good food, sleep and exercise habits. Students will also explore the impacts of energy drinks and caffeine-based drinks on health and fitness and the law around the sale and consumption of some products. Students will also consider how oral hygiene is important and how lifestyle can affect teeth and gums. Vaping will also be explored, providing students with the opportunity to consider the law, recent guidance and the worrying effects of using E-cigarettes.

This half-term, Year 8 will be exploring healthy lifestyles and good physical health, as well as how to maintain emotional wellbeing and self-worth, when using social media. Media bias and different media sources will also be covered, so we can encourage students to consider what influences they may be exposed to and what the reliability and validity of different news sources are.

Year 9 will begin the new year by considering what supports healthy living and how to lead a healthy lifestyle at this age. This also includes how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth when using social media. Students will consider how their own self-perception and internet use may be linked and correlated. Students will participate in some basic First Aid training looking at CPR and the recovery position, as well as the use of an AED.

Year 10 will kick-start the new term with a recap on healthy living and positive lifestyle choices. Students will be given the opportunity to identify which strategies suit them best when finding relaxation techniques. This then leads into exploring the impacts of drug and alcohol use. Students will consider their current understanding and perceptions of various substances, explore how to manage the risks associated with their use and how to keep themselves and others safe,  as well as where to seek advice and information in the future. The influences of gang culture and county lines will also be explored.

Year 11 will start the term exploring different stereotypes and ways to challenge them. They will identify what their core values are and how to consider those of others. Students will look at how people identify and explore how they respect the decisions of others. They will also explore why some teenagers are likely to partake in risky behaviours.