Over the summer, work has been completed to improve the security of the site during the school day. The school’s reception, medical room and other administrative offices have moved to the new building at the front of the school site.
New internal fencing and gates have been installed, which means that between 08:40 and 15:00, these gates will be locked. All visitors must report to reception.
Students who arrive at school when the gates are locked will need to enter the school via the Attendance Office using the Student Entrance. Students who need to leave during the school day are required to exit via the Attendance Office. Parents/carers will be asked to go to Reception to collect a child from the medical room.
It is important for students’ learning that they remain hydrated throughout the school day. Therefore, students should come to school with a water bottle which they can refill during break times using the many taps located around the school. This also supports the school’s sustainability agenda.
The school site is extremely busy at the beginning and the end of the school day. Therefore, in order to keep everyone safe, we kindly request that parents/carers do not drop off or pick up their child inside the school site. Please collect your child/ren from a safe place outside the school gates without blocking any driveways, so that we are all considerate of our neighbours. Thank you.
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Monday 23 September
Nothing advised
Tuesday 24 September
Open Morning 9.15am - 11.00am: Non-Feeder Schools
Wednesday 25 September
Nothing advised
Thursday 26 September
Open Morning 9.15am - 11.00am: North Baddesley, Nursling and Romsey Primary
Year 10 GCSE Information Evening, 6.00pm
Friday 27 September
Nothing advised
INSET Days for 2024/25
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Thursday 24 October 2024
Friday 25 October 2024
Monday 24 February 2025
Thursday 3 July 2025
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.
CAP Money Coaching Course - October 2024
Freedom Church has partnered with CAP (Christians Against Poverty) to help you manage your money. They provide free expert money coaching in our local community.
Money Coaching helps develop budgeting skills, covering topics like credit, spending and savings. They provide access to an acclaimed money management tool to help you manage your money.
The next course will run on four consecutive Wednesday mornings, from 10.30am - 12 noon, starting Wednesday 2 October 2024.
The courses will take place at The Freedom Centre, Unit 6, Greatbridge Business Park, Budds Lane, Romsey SO51 0HA.
To book your free place, either click the button below, or contact Debs on 07562 752141.
We would like to remind you that music tuition fees for the Autumn Term 2024 are now due. Please could you check your Scopay account to check the amount and make your payment.
Fees for the Autumn term are £98.00, with the exception of piano tuition which is £120.00 (if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, please be aware that Pupil Premium discounts have been applied to your account).
Jade L 11KRL/KMN has passed Grade 3 with Distinction
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
College Open Events
Both Year 10 and Year 11 are encouraged to attend the various upcoming college open events to either start the conversation about post-16 options or confirm that students are still happy with their potential choice. Please note that you need to book a place online via the college websites if you intend to attend.
19 September: Richard Taunton College
25 & 26 September: Barton Peveril College
25 September: Brockenhurst College
1 & 2 October: Peter Symonds College
4 October: King Edward VI School
5 October: Sparsholt College
9 October: Bitterne Park Sixth Form
RSHE (Relationships, Sex, & Health Education) is taught by Tutors to their Tutor Group once a week. Tutors deliver discussion-based lessons which allow our students to explore a range of topics to effectively prepare our young people for success in the modern world with the knowledge, understanding and desire to keep themselves safe, happy, healthy, respectful and tolerant. Our aim is to empower them with the resilience and confidence to make a difference to their own and others’ future.
Year 7
This half-term, Year 7 will be looking at how to deal with starting secondary school, dealing with change and how to develop more self-confidence. They will also explore how friendships form, may change and develop as well as how communication is a valuable tool to manage friendships. Year 7 will then look at how to show empathy, compassion and care.
Year 8
Year 8 will be starting with identifying their personal strengths and achievements. They will then explore personal safety and move on to looking at the meaning of discrimination and prejudice and what protective characteristics are. After this, they will learn about Black History month and gender identity before discussing attitudes towards mental health.
Year 9
Year 9 will be looking at what a healthy relationship is and how to recognise the features of them. They will explore the meaning of commitment within a range of different relationships and the meaning of consent. Once they understand the meaning of consent they will consider the types of freedom and capacity to consent before moving on to exploring families, marriage and changes within relationships and families.
Year 10
Year 10 will be discussing the values required to secure positive relationships and what choices each individual has within their relationships. This includes intimate and platonic relationships, in-person and online. Negative behaviours such as pressure and coercion is then covered to build on the consent lessons delivered in Year 9. Victim blaming and positive role models are then explored.
Year 11
Year 11 will be exploring stereotypes and individual identities, including gender. They will consider their own ambitions and aspirations before hearing from some colleges in readiness for their post-16 applications. They will then recap the need for good sleep hygiene and how to deal with different emotions ahead, in the context of the exam year ahead.
Should your child wish to seek support related to any of these topics or about anything else that is worrying them, please advise them to speak to their form tutor in the first instance or request some support from our Student Support Team by completing the Student Support form on the student area of the school website.
We have our reporting system 'TootToot', where students can report anonymously or with their name.
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CAP Money Coaching Course - October 2024
Music Tuition 2024/25 - Autumn Term
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