Well done to Year 11 for all your hard work and dedication this week. You have been incredibly focussed with your exams.
Year 10 have been completing their practice walks today for Duke of Edinburgh and it is great to see so many students getting involved this year.
Congratulations to the Year 9 Boys’ Football Team who have won the league this week. The team won 6-0 against Cantell with goals from Will B (X3), Charlie B (X2) and Charlie P. Mr Denford (PE Teacher and Coach) said ‘they were absolutely fantastic and at times, completely unplayable. A member of staff from the opposing team described them as the best school football team he had ever seen’! Congratulations and we look forward to receiving the official photos with the silverware from the professional photographer!
Next week is WEEK 2
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 19 May
Monday 19 May
Year 11 GCSE Science Exam (AM)
Year 11 GCSE PE Exam (PM)
Tuesday 20 May
Year 11 GCSE English Exam (AM)
Year 11 GCSE Computer Science Exam & NFCE Health and Fitness Exam (PM)
Wednesday 21 May
Year 11 GCSE French – Listening Exam (AM)
Year 11 GCSE Religious Studies & Engineering Exam (PM). Please note that any ‘clash’ students will not finish until 5:30pm
Thursday 22 May
Year 11 GCSE Combined Science Exam & Triple Science Exam (AM)
Year 11 GCSE Media Studies Exam (PM)
Year 10 Achieving Excellence Evening – 5:30pm
Friday 23 May
Year 11 GCSE English Language Exam (AM)
Last day of Summer Term 1 – Students will finish at the normal time of 2:55pm.
Saturday 24 May
Year 10 D of E Practice Walk
Half Term Intervention for Year 11 is detailed in the Year 11 Update below and individual timetables will be sent home on Monday.
Future Dates
For all Year 11 GCSE Exams, please see the Top Up and Warm Up/ Exam Booklet.
Tuesday 3 June – Parent Forum 6pm in the Conference Room. We will be focussing on Ofsted Feedback and Teaching and Learning. Mr Wood (Assistant Headteacher) will join us. Please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/B25fNGj021
Please note that this will be the last Parent Forum this academic year. Next year we will run them every two months and publish the themes in advance.
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, our assemblies and tutor development programme will focus on ‘Celebrating Success’. As the half-term draws to a close, we will encourage students to reflect on their achievements.
We will emphasise the importance of reflection, acknowledging personal growth, academic progress, and contributions to our school community. Celebrating these successes builds confidence and fosters a positive mindset.
Looking ahead, we will also guide students in setting realistic and ambitious goals for next term. This process includes identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies to accelerate their success. By setting clear targets, students can maintain momentum and approach the new term with renewed focus.
We believe that recognising and celebrating success, coupled with proactive goal-setting, empowers our students to thrive. We encourage you to discuss your child’s achievements and aspirations with them, reinforcing the positive messages they have received this week.
This week we will also be holding our Celebration Assemblies, where we will have the opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students. These assemblies are a wonderful occasion to recognise hard work, dedication and the many successes our students have accomplished, both academically and personally.
We are incredibly proud of all of our students and the effort they put into their learning. These assemblies allow us to come together as a school community to celebrate the achievements this term.
This Week at the Dinner Table
- What are you most proud of this half-term?
- What have your achieved in lessons?
- What have you achieved outside of lessons?
- What are your targets for next half-term?
- What would you like to achieve by the end of the school year?
Uniform
As the weather has turned warmer, a reminder that students may wear Hamble shorts which can be purchased from our supplier, Skoolkit https://www.skoolkit.co.uk/school-uniform/41
We are also always keen to reuse any preloved uniform especially blazers, ties, skirts and trousers. Any donations can be dropped into the school reception by Parents/ Carers or to SWS by students.
Detentions
Detentions are an important part of the school’s behaviour system and as such, all students must attend their detention unless there is a medical appointment confirmed by Parents/ Carers. Please support the school by ensuring that you remind your child to attend their detention on the set day. Detentions can be viewed on Class Charts.
Class Charts
Class Charts is the main method of communication with Parents/ Carers regarding behaviour and homework. Please email classcharts@thehambleschool.co.uk if you are having trouble logging in or setting up an account. As part of our home school agreement it is expected that Parents/ Carers check Class Charts regularly so thank you for your support with this.
Communication
A reminder that your child’s tutor is the first point of contact for any questions/ concerns. They can be contacted via general@thehambleschool.co.uk Please ensure that your email is marked ‘FAO – Tutor Name’. Tutors will then reply within 48 working hours. As teachers are teaching during the school day, they cannot take calls or meet with Parents/ Carer unless this is booked in advance, therefore, we would appreciate it if you use email as the main form of communication. If there is an emergency situation, please do call the school, however, any other questions should be directed through the general@thehambleschool.co.uk email address.
The only exception to the above, is if you need to contact the school regarding a safeguarding concern. Any safeguarding issues can be reported using the ‘Report It’ button on the website or via staysafe@thehambleschool.co.uk
Year 10 Update
We are just starting the Year 10 to 11 Transition Programme. The first event is the Achieving Excellence Evening on Thursday 22 May. Please do attend this – It is open to all students and Parents/ Carers in Year 10 and is an opportunity for you to come into school together and find out about the Year 10 Exams, revision, Study Skills and exam techniques.
We will be sending home the Year 10 Exam timetable and revision lists before half term. These exams will be in the Sports Hall/ Skills Centre and will be formal exams, just like the GCSEs. We have factored into the plan the other events Year 10 might like to attend around this time, such as Rewards Trips, college taster days and D of E.
Further information about the Year 10 to 11 Transition will be communicated in due course.
Year 11 Update
Year 11 have been doing so well with their exams and they have demonstrated commitment, dedication and resilience over the last few weeks. Next week is a busy one for exams and some students have a ‘clash exam’ on Wednesday afternoon. If your son/ daughter takes RS and Engineering, they have to sit one paper after another. This is a national clash and not something the school has scheduled. These students must bring plenty of snacks and water as they will take the RS paper, then have a 20-minute break in exam conditions, to eat/drink and go to the toilet. They will then sit the Engineering paper. We anticipate that the students taking both RS and Engineering will finish at 5:30pm. Please ensure that you have arranged transport for them to get home as they will not be able to leave earlier.
During half term the following subjects will be offering revision sessions:
- Maths
- Triple Science
- History
- Geography
- French
- Spanish
The days are listed below, but students will receive a personalised timetable with exact timings early next week. For all other subjects, students are expected to follow their own revision timetables over half term using the resources provided by teachers and revision guides. We also suggest that they spend some time relaxing to prepare for the exams after half term.
| Tuesday 27 May (AM) | Geography, Spanish, History |
| Tuesday 27 May (PM) | History |
| Wednesday 28 May (AM) | Triple Science |
| Thursday 29 May (AM) | French, History |
| Thursday 29 May (PM) | History |
| Friday 30 May (AM) | History |
| Sunday 1 June (AM) | Maths and Statistics |
Please note that History are providing multiple sessions so that all the topics can be covered – Germany, Cold War and Elizabeth.
Celebrating Achievements
The students listed below achieved the most reward points this week – Well done to you!
- Year 7 – Ava R.W 7-3
- Year 8 – Julia T 8-8
- Year 9 – Daniel W 9-5
- Year 10 – Troy P 10-7
- Year 11 – Bobby D 11-1
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-resources/
