This week our students had many opportunities and successes outside of he classroom. Congratulations to the Year 9 Boys Football Team who are through to the Quarter Finals of the National Cup after beating a school from Newquay 6-0. Well done to all the students who took part in Dance Live on Wednesday night – It was a brilliant performance.
There were many students on trips last week, including visits to the Berry Theatre for Hitler on Trial and a STEM Day at Exxon Fawley. In addition, we started the Year 11 Mock Exams and the Year 11 students performed very well in the Art, Photography and MFL Speaking Exams.
Thank you to the Parents who attended Parent Forum on Monday. The positive areas discussed included:
- The Reading Curriculum
- Breakfast Club and support from the Student Support Officers (SSOs)
- The Preference system
- Inclusion Provision and the different rooms
- Double lessons
- Double reward points.
Mrs Valleley shared the areas of development with the Senior Leadership Team on Tuesday and we have decided which points we can take forward. Once we have a detailed action plan for the ideas we will update you.
Next week is WEEK 1
Curriculum Information
You said that you would like more in depth information about curriculum areas. So once a fortnight we will now showcase a department and share a video about what students are learning. This week we will focus on English.
Curriculum Introduction: English
Question of the Week
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Each week we will ask parents/ carers a question in the Weekly Message – this will either be about a topic we are focussing on or an aspect of our school improvement plan. We would appreciate it if everyone answers it when reading the Weekly Message.
Events w/b 10 February
Monday 10 February – Year 9 Media Trip to Elstree Studios
Tuesday 11 February – Year 11 English Literature 1 Mock Exam
Tuesday 11 February – Year 11 afterschool intervention
Wednesday 12 February – Immunisations
Thursday 13 February – Year 11 English Literature 2 Mock Exam
Thursday 13 February – Year 11 afterschool intervention – session 1 only due to Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 13 February – Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Future Dates
W/B 17 February – Half Term
Monday 17 February – Year 11 Drama Masterclass (AM)
Friday 14 March – INSED Day (the school is closed to students).
Letters
You can find all letters sent home over the week here – https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/letters-to-parents/
The canteen menus can be found here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/food-and-drink/
Please check your child’s Attendance regularly on Class Charts
Theme of the Week – Celebration
This week we have our half-termly Celebration Assemblies. In assemblies and in tutor time students will be celebrating their successes, both in academic studies and through extra-curricular and wider opportunities. Students will also focus on how they can set goals for next half term. Action planning, organisation and setting goals with milestones are all important skills needed to is important to increase the chance of success.
Students have lots of different opportunities to achieve success within school. This could be demonstrating a positive attitude to learning in their lessons, completing homework to a good standard or taking part in extra-curricular opportunities. Many students also represent the school in competitions and have been working really hard these half term on their Student Leadership Award.
This Week at the Dinner Table…
- What achievement are you most proud of this half term and why?
- If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
- If you could change anything in the world, what 3 things would it be and why?
- What goals would you like to set yourself for next half term?
- What is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?
Double Points Reminder
We are excited to share that this is our second week of offering Double Positive points on Class Charts. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn extra recognition for their hard work and positive behaviour. Double Positive points will continue to be given for all aspects of classwork, homework and recognition outside of the classroom. Every category is doubled!
Last week we informed students that we would be having a real focus on equipment and homework this week. Students will receive -2 if they do not have equipment (without a valid reason from Parents/ Carers) or do not have homework this week. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Year 9 Boys Football Team
On Wednesday 5 February our Year 9 Boys Football team, played in the English Schools FA Cup last 16, against Newquay Tretherras (Cornwall). After a 4 ½ hour coach journey for our opposition, it was important that we started fast. After soaking up early pressure we hit them on the counter attack with Louis P scoring an early goal. This then set the tone for the rest of the match, with Hamble applying constant pressure to Newquay’s defence. Goals followed from Remy N and Lewis S before Sam B coolly scored a penalty to lead 4-0 at half-time.
Malik Al-S W, Frankie R and Charlie E confidently dealt with any attacks early in the second half with Jakub K called upon once to make an important save. The Hamble School continued to threaten on the counter attack and a fifth goal took the sting out of the game. The game finished in spectacular fashion with Rico W scoring from a free-kick to leave the final score 6-0.
The draw for the quarter-finals was made later that evening. With The Hamble School drawn at home to either Northampton School for Boys (last year’s beaten finalists) or Haberdashers’ Boys’ School.
Year 10 & 11 PSCHRE Sessions
We have two PSHCRE events this week for Year 10 and 11.
On Tuesday 11 February, Year 10 will spend an hour with our external experts, Shannon Reddin and Ellie Tate, learning about consent including the legalities around consent and the importance of obtaining explicit consent within healthy relationships. Key aspects that are also covered are the legal definitions of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
On Friday 14 February, Year 11 will spend an hour with our external experts, Shannon Reddin and Ellie Tate, learning about types of relationship, healthy relationships and how to identify unhealthy relationships.
Year 9 Science Class Change
An update regarding Year 9 Science classes. After the half term break we will be making some changes to Year 9 Science classes and most Year 9 students will find their Science class are different.
We have looked at the data carefully and believe that grouping students into Focussed Teaching Groups (like Year 10 and 11) will help them further progress, especially with GCSEs coming up next year. Although the groups are changing, all classes will continue to cover the same content.
This decision has been made to ensure your child achieves the very best outcomes, and we will keep monitoring things to ensure every student is in the right group. All Year 9 students will receive a new timetable on the Monday after half term, showing their new class and teacher.
Exams
We are approaching the point in the academic year where End of Year examinations will be taking place across Year 7-10. The Year 7 (w/b 31 March) exams will be conducted before Easter and the Year 8 (w/b 22 April) and Year 9 (w/b 28 April) exams will take place just after Easter.
The Year 10 exams will take place over a 2-week period at the end of June. More details on the exams will be released nearer the time
For Year7, 8 & 9, only the Core exams (English, Maths & Science) will take place in the Sports Hall / other examination venues under formal examination conditions. All other subjects will be conducted during normal class times.
For the Year 10 exams, all subjects will be conducted under formal examination conditions.
Year 11 Mock Exams
Students had a virtual assembly on Friday reminding them about the Year 11 written Mock Exams which begin with English Literature on Tuesday. Please do ensure that your child brings the following equipment to the exams:
- X2 Black pens
- Pencil
- Highlighters
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Pencil Sharpener
- Calculator
- Clean pencil case
- Water bottle (with water and no label).
National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual event that celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy. It is a time to highlight the benefits of apprenticeships as a valuable alternative to traditional education.
During the week, the aim is to raise awareness about the wide range of opportunities available for young people to gain hands-on experience, earn a wage and develop skills in various industries. It is also a great opportunity for Parents/ Carers to learn more about how apprenticeships can support their child’s career development and future success. To find out more please follow this link to the official NAW website https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/
Sparsholt College
Registrations are now open for Sparsholt College’s next open event on Saturday 1 March 2025. To attend, you will need to register for the event, and book tours of the subject areas that you wish to see as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt – Sparsholt College Hampshire. Timings for the event depend on the tour/tours that the student has booked.
Also, it is not too late to apply to Sparsholt College as applications are still open and Year 11 students can still apply by visiting the Sparsholt College website or by using How to Apply – Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt
Rewards
The students listed below achieved the most reward points this week – Well done to you!
Year 7 – William T 7-2
Year 8 – Isaac C 8-8
Year 9 – Skye T 9-6
Year 10 – Sophie J 10-1
Year 11 – Lilou K 11-2
Support
If you or your child would like support with wellbeing, please check out the links of our website: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/student-wellbeing-support/
