This week we have been getting into the festive spirit. We have planned a variety of different activities over December to celebrate Christmas and support the community during this time. We will write to you later in the week detailing these events.
Our Student Leadership Team have been working hard this week putting together a response to the Urban Quarry Proposal – We will send out a copy of the letter on Wednesday and will be asking all students and staff to sign this. We are very concerned about this proposal due to the impact in terms of noise, air pollution, health risks, traffic and disruption to education. We would urge you, as parents/ carers, to read the information distributed by Hamble Parish Council here: https://hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk/hamble-airfield-application-latest-update-17-11-23/ and also put your own objections into Hampshire County Council. The deadline is 15 December 2023. You can also join the ‘Hamble Against Development’ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/341011544616215/ for updates and further information.
Over the last few weeks we have been visiting our feeder (Hamble, Netley Abbey and Bursledon) primary schools to start the transition process with Year 6s. We have talked to the children about life at primary school and answering any questions or concern they may have. It has also been excellent to take former students from Year 7 back to the school, so that they can speak to the Year 6s.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Community Initiatives – We have received a brilliant collection of items for our Food Bank and the Breakfast Club is running really effectively. Thank you to all our staff and parents/ carers who have donated, particularly at this time of year. If you would like to continue to donate to the Food Bank or have any clean clothes (for any age) that you would like to give to our Clothing Bank, please drop items off at reception at between 8am and 6pm – There is a box just inside the door. We are particularly look for smelly/ hygiene items as such as shower gel, deodorant, soap and toothbrushes/ toothpaste.
We would also like to thank Tesco for all their support – They have provided food items for both our Food Bank and Breakfast Club. You will also be able to donate food/ clothing for our community initiatives at Tesco Bursledon soon. Look out for our banner and collection box just inside the store.
Our Food Bank will be open to families who wish to collect food on Thursday 30 November 3:15pm-4:15pm. Please come onto site via the Satchell Lane entrance, turn right into the Skills Centre Car Park and use the door from the car park to go straight into the first classroom on the right. Our Student and Family Support Officers will be very happy to help you. If you cannot attend on this day/ time but would to reserve some food, you can complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/9cBj3V5twA and we will make sure we save some for you.
A reminder that if you would like your child to be considered for the Breakfast Club, you can register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/U7v3Cz4nww
On Monday 27 November it is INSED Day and the school is closed to students.
Next week is WEEK 1
Events w/b 27 November
All week – Careers Week
All week – Food Bank/ Clothing Bank collections. Breakfast Club available for selected students.
Monday 27 November – INSED Day – The school is closed for all students
Wednesday 29 November – NHS 350 Plus Careers Assemblies (Years 7, 9 and 10)
Thursday 30 November – Duke of Edinburgh Award launch (Year 10) – 6pm in the Main Hall.
Future dates
Week Beginning 4 December – Year 7 Review Assessment Week – Teachers will put revision materials on Class Charts.
Thursday 7 December – Year 11 ‘Cause for Concern’ Parents’ Evening (invitation only).
Friday 15 December – Last day of school – All students will finish at 1pm.
Letters sent this week
All letters can be found here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/letters-to-parents/
Whole School – HAF Parent Letter, Embracing Age Card Club
Year 10 – DofE Launch
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 – Careers Week
This week is Careers Week. In tutor time students will focus on employability skills. We will then welcome some companies and employers into school to host assemblies. Taylor Wimpey will present to Year 8, NHS 350+ will speak to Year 7, 8 and 10 and SETA (Southampton Engineering Training Association) will deliver an assembly for Year 11.
Students can find out more about these organisations here:
Taylor Wimpey – https://www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/jobs
NHS – https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers
SETA – https://www.setatraining.co.uk/
Further information for parents/ carers to support you talking to your child about careers, can be found here: https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/
Careers – Student Hub
Over the next few weeks we will have a range of education and apprenticeship providers in our Student Hub to answer questions and talk to students. Please come along at lunchtime. The Student Hub is located in the Progress Zone. All year groups are welcome.
| College/Apprenticeship Provider | Representative | Student Hub Date |
| Fareham College | Danielle Logan | Wednesday 29th November 2023 |
Children in Need – Thank You
Well done to our Year 11 Prefects for all the fabulous activities they organised for Children in Need – As a school we raised £211.06.
Year 11 Update
This week has seen the end of the Mock Exams – On Friday we congratulated Year 11 on their hard work and effort in these exams. We are currently marking the papers and students will received their grades and feedback in lessons. Parents/ carers will receive a report before the end of term and Parents’ Evening is on Thursday 4 January. In the meantime, Mrs Barkshire (Progress Leader), Mr Bailey (Assistant Progress Leader), Miss Hoey (Attendance Officer) and Mrs Valleley (Deputy Headteacher) will be inviting parents/ carers into school on Thursday 7 December 2023 if we are concerned about your child’s progress or attendance. We will work together tp write plans to ensure we can support your son/ daughter further.
A reminder that afterschool intervention has now started again – Please ensure that your child attends on a Tuesday and Thursday to ensure they receive this vital support.
If you son/ daughter has a Mentor it is important that they meet with their Mentor on the day designated to the mentor meeting. Staff are giving up their break/ lunch times to do this and it is really important for student success in exams. We will provide one-to-one or small group advice, hints and tips.
We are currently encouraging Year 11 to ensure that they are always fully engaged in lessons and using the 5 hours a day they spend in class really effectively. Over the next fortnight teachers will be awarded ‘Double Reward Points’ to all students who demonstrate a positive Attitude to Learning. A reminder that these points count towards the Prom totals.
Parent Forum
We would like to look at how we can encourage more parents/ carers to come along and after the meeting on last week, agreed that we would survey you to see if a better time/ method would work. Please complete the quick form here by https://forms.office.com/e/B59MBJKMJH Monday 27 November to register your views, if you have not already done so.
Student Success
We are always delighted to celebrate student successes outside of school.
Congratulations to Douglas M 9-9 who has achieved a Gold in his first Ju-jitsu competition.
Congratulations to Caleb W 11-7 and Nathanial W 8-3 who took part in a interclubTaekwondo competition last month. Nathanial received silver in his category in Poomsae’s (fighting patterns) and Caleb received gold for sparring. Their club, Waterside Taekwondo, ranked 3rd for medals in the whole competition. It was an exciting day, with all who took part demonstrating skill for this sport.
Please share any ‘Good News’ stories using communication@thehambleschool.co.uk
Rewards
Congratulations to our students who achieve rewards this week. Our first students have now achieved their Ruby Award.
15 students were awarded Bronze Awards
78 students were awarded Silver Awards
49 students were awarded Gold Awards.
3 students were awarded their Ruby Awards.
The students with the most reward points in each year group this week were:
- Year 7 – Liam O’R 7-1
- Year 8 – David B 8-5
- Year 9 – Joseph C 9-8
- Year 10 – Cody M 10-9
- Year 11 – Natasha O 11-3
Proud Friday!
Well done to all the students were awarded certificates/ positive points at Proud Friday this week.
Thank You
If you would like to nominate a member of staff for a ‘thank you’, please click here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/staff-recognition/
Support
If you or you child would like support with wellbeing, please check out the links of our website: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/student-wellbeing-support/ You can also email staysafe@thehambleschool.co.uk or use our ‘Report a Concern’ link on the school homepage.
