We hope you have had a good week and the students have managed to have a rest. It has been great to see so many Year 11s in school this week for revision; thank you to staff for giving up their time to provide additional revision lessons in the run up to exams after half term.
A reminder that Year 10 will start their Transition to Year 11 this half term with exams starting w/b 16 June. The exam timetable (along with revision materials) was shared at the Achieving Excellence Evening before half term and then emailed to Parents/ Carers (it is also on Class Charts for students). We will be sharing further information to support students next week via the website.
During this half term we have a number of events taking place and we look forward to seeing Parents/ Carers at the Whole School Production and Art Exhibition. Tickets for the production of Matilda are now on sale on Scopay.
As ever, if you have any questions, please ensure that your raise these with the school at your earliest convenience via general@thehambleschool.co.uk
We wish you and your son/ daughter a wonderful final half term of 2024-2025.
Next week is WEEK 1
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 2 June
Monday 2 June
Year 11 – GCSE Statistics Exam (am)
Tuesday 3 June
Year 11 – GCSE Polish Listening & Reading Exam
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, therefore, if there is anything you would like to feedback to the school, we would encourage you to attend.
Wednesday 4 June
Year 11 – GCSE Maths Exam (am)
Year 10 – Business Trip to Cadburys World
Thursday 5 June
Year 11 – GCSE History Exam (am)
Year 11 – GCSE French (pm)
Friday 6 June
Year 10 – D of E Expedition
Year 11 – GCSE English Language Exam (AM)
Year 11 – GCSE Geography Exam (pm).
Sunday 8 June
Year 11 – GCSE Maths Revision AM in the Skills Centre.
Future Dates
Thursday 12 June
Year 9&10 Maritime Careers Fair
Thursday 12 & Friday 13 June
Year 10 Drama Residential trip to London
For all Year 11 GCSE Exams, please see the Top Up and Warm Up/ Exam Booklet.
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 – House Competitions
Next week’s assemblies are focused on our School Houses and an update on the ongoing House Competition.
We will be revealing the current totals for our Houses based on the accumulated House points so far, this academic year. This will give students a clear picture of how their House is performing and fuel some friendly rivalry and competition as we head into the final half-term of the summer term.
The assembly will also provide an overview of the fantastic House events planned for the remainder of the term. These events offer valuable opportunities for students to collaborate, showcase their talents, and earn crucial points for their Houses. We will be highlighting key dates and encouraging maximum participation.
Adding to the excitement, we will be sharing some thrilling updates about this year’s Sports Day! Finally, a portion of the assembly will be dedicated to providing students with feedback from our recent Ofsted visit. We believe it’s important for our students to understand the outcomes and to celebrate their part on achieving our very positive report – yet another reason to be proud of their school.
We encourage you to discuss the House competitions and upcoming events with your child. Your support in fostering a positive and competitive spirit within our House system is greatly appreciated.
Tutor Programme
Next week’s tutor personal development programme will be focused on celebrating the rich diversity within our school’s House system. We believe that the unique blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents within each house contributes significantly to a more positive and enriching school community for all our students.
The programme will explore how this diversity strengthens our school environment, fostering understanding and empathy amongst students. Tutors will be guiding discussions and activities that highlight the importance of inclusivity and the positive impact it has on teamwork, creativity, and overall well-being.
A key focus of the session will be on demonstrating our Fundamental British Values of Tolerance and Mutual respect. Students will be encouraged to reflect on how embracing differences and showing consideration for one another builds a stronger and more harmonious House and school community.
Expectations
A reminder that students are expected to come to school in full uniform every day. As the weather gets warmer (we hope!) they do not need to wear school jumpers but blazers are required. School shorts are also available direct from Skoolkit.
Please also check that your child has all the correct equipment and packs their bag the night before so that they remember books for the next day. The uniform and equipment requirements are here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/uniform/
We ask that Parents/ Carers check Class Charts every day as this is our main form for personalised communication. You will find information on rewards/ sanctions, attendance and homework on their platform. If you need support with login information, please email classcharts@thehambleschool.co.uk
Year 11 Update
A reminder that Year 11 GCSE Exams continue. Students are expected to be in school following the top up/ warm up programme until after the Science Exam on Monday 16 June 2025. The next few weeks will make a real difference to their grades and although exams have been completed in some subjects, the vast majority still have ‘all to play for’. Final hints/ tips and revision reminders from teachers are very important.
If there are any subjects that your child has finished all exams for, they will be able to complete independent study in the subject and therefore are advised to bring in revision materials and guides.
Celebrating Achievements
Our newsletter, which was emailed to Parents/ Carers on the final week of last half-term highlights many achievements in all areas of school life. If you have not had a chance to read it, please do so here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/newsletter/
A message from Barton Peveril for current Year 9 and 10 students…
We are excited to announce that our Year 10 and Year 11 Open Events will be taking place on 24 and 25 September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and their parents to explore our campus and discover all that Barton Peveril has to offer.
We have launched a simple Register Your Interest form. We would be very grateful if you could share this form with your Year 9 students who will be transitioning into Year 10 and Year 10 students who will be transitioning into Year 11.
Here’s the link to the form: https://forms.gle/UfvwmcB6Hn97xt1o7.
By completing this form, interested students and parents will:
- Be the first to know when official tickets become available.
- Receive direct updates and important information about the Open Events.
Our Open Events provide a brilliant opportunity for prospective students to:
- Explore our campus and facilities.
- Speak with our current students about their experiences.
- Meet our dedicated teachers and learn about our curriculum.
- Get a feel for the vibrant atmosphere and community at Barton Peveril.
We believe that attending our Open Events will be invaluable for Year 10 and 11 students as they begin to consider their post-16 education options. We would be delighted to welcome students to our campus.
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/
