This week we were very pleased to welcome Will from Street Pastors Southampton into RE lessons. The students heard some fascinating stories and found out more about the work the organisation do in the local community – thank you for visiting us. We also had some other exciting events – The Intermediate Maths Challenge, a Year 9 Art Workshop and the Fit4Life Programme, which continues to run throughout the term. Well done to all the students who took part in these events and ‘thank you’ to the staff who arranged them.
Next week there are a number of national events which we will be acknowledging in school – National Apprenticeship Week, Children’s Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day on Wednesday 8 February.
Next week is Week 1
Events next week
- Year 9 PR2 reports emailed home
- Monday 7 February to Friday 11 February: Children’s Mental Health Week assemblies
- Tuesday 8 February: Year 11 BTEC Engineering Exams – Practical
- Friday 11 February: Year 11 BTEC Engineering Exams – Written
Letters sent this week
- Whole School – COVID Vaccine Consent (reminder – deadline is Friday 18 February), Intermediate Maths Challenge (selected students across year groups)
- Year 11 – Mock Exams and Timetable, BTEC Engineering Exam (selected students), Core Booster Day (selected students – deadline is Sunday 6 February)
- Year 9 – Teenage Booster Vaccinations
Our letters are available here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/letters-to-parents/
The Headteacher’s Blog is available here: https://hambleheadteacher.wordpress.com/
Year 9 PR2
Unfortunately due to COVID-related staff absence we have had to delay sending home the PR2 reports for Year 9. We hope that these will be emailed to parents/ carers early next week.
National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 is the 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships.
The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022 will be ‘build the future’. This will reflect on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and how businesses can develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills.
At The Hamble School, approximately 5% of our Year 11s take up an apprenticeship on leaving school. Over the week there will be over 1200 live events taking place across the country. Information about these events can be found here: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/naw2022-events-listing
Below are some of the local events, we feel would be of particular interest:
City College: City College is hosting a live virtual apprenticeship information event at 5:30pm on Thursday 10 February. This will be useful for students wanting to find out more about apprenticeships and learn top tips on how to get one. They will also get to hear from current apprentices and be able to get their questions answered through a live Q&A. Booking required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprenticeships-live-tickets-250187847587
Eastleigh College: Eastleigh College is hosting live events all week about apprenticeships, including pathways leading to an apprenticeship and the opportunities beyond. The event will be through Zoom with daily talks, information, Q&A and employer inputs. See the flyer for more information of the events and how to book: https://eastleigh.s3.amazonaws.com/1%20Events/NAW%202022/Eastleigh%20College%20NAW22%20Programme.pdf
Southern Universities network: SUN have teamed up with ALPHI and ASK Amazing Apprenticeships to produce a webinar called An Introduction to Apprenticeships. This webinar is suitable for parents/ carers who would like an overview of the basics of apprenticeships. Tuesday 8 February 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Booking required: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/983841225747267344
National Apprenticeship Services: The National Apprenticeship Services are hosting a parent/ carer workshop covering:
- What an apprenticeship is and how it can help your child?
- How your child can link & apply to current Apprenticeship offers?
- How you can help & guide your child into upskilling themselves ready for application forms, interviews & Apprenticeship?
Saturday 12 February 9.30am – 10.30am. Booking required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-my-child-with-an-apprenticeship-a-seminar-for-parents-carers-registration-245863172367?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
BAE systems Portsmouth: BAE are hosting two virtual open events Virtual Open Days between 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday 8 February and Wednesday 9 February. To register, email skillscentre.admin@baesystems.com stating your name, age and the date and session number of the open day that you would like to attend.
Steve Willis Gas and Electrics: Steve Willis is hosting 2 open events on Monday 14 February and Thursday 17 February between 2:00pm – 8:00pm. Call 01444 870 860 to register.
Comprehensive information on apprenticeships can also be found on our Careers pages on The Hamble School website here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/careers/ If you would like further support with post 16 choices, please email: careers@thehambleschool.co.uk
Alex Burghart the Minister for Skills has also written to students and parents/ carers to encourage students to consider apprenticeships when thinking about career choices. The letters can be downloaded below:
Open Letter to Parents and Carers
Vocabulary Strategy
This week we started a new strategy with students in all year groups aimed at increasing their literacy and understanding of vocabulary. Each subject has selected key words which they will focus on to increase knowledge of vocabulary and ensure students are able to apply words in written and oral communication. We have also started a new programme called PiXL Unlock in tutor time. Each week we will share the words with you that students are learning in the weekly session. We would encourage parents/ carers to talk about these with their children at home and use them in different contexts. The words will also align with our PSHCRE topics of the week.
The words students should know from last week are ….
- Tolerance – The ability to tolerate the existence of opinions and behaviours that you dislike to disagree with.
- Compassion – A strong feeling of sympathy for the suffering of others, often feeling a need to help them.
The words for this week are…
- Demoralise – To cause someone to lose confidence or hope.
- Surmount – To overcome something, an obstacle or problems.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Next week The Habour will be hosting assemblies to all year groups, promoting the ‘Ask Twice’ campaign. Students will also receive information on supporting their own emotional wellbeing and those of others around them. Resources are available for parents/ carers here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. We would encourage you to regularly take steps to ensure your child is safe online and using digital platforms appropriately.
Download the guide here: Online Safety
Staff Vacancies
We are currently advertising some vacancies both for support and teaching staff. Many of the teaching posts are to prepare for September 2022. If you any friends or family who might be interested in these jobs, please do share the details here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/
