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Month: May 2023
Year 7 Federation Games
Year 7 Federation Games
On Wednesday, Medina College hosted this year’s Federation Games event. This is an annual event within the federation where all of the year 7 students from Carisbrooke take on all of the year 7’s from Medina in 5 different sports. This year’s sports were Basketball, Cricket, Boys Football, Girls Football and Handball.
The day started with an opening ceremony in the theatre, where we discussed good teamwork and sportsmanship. After moving to their sports areas, the competition got started with a bang. It was amazing, yet again, to see so many young people getting fully involved and working hard. Many of the students have never experienced a full sized sports event and it was great to see them get fully stuck into their events! With the lunch break approaching, it was clear that students were still willing to work hard and some teams had started to show themselves as potential winners of their sports.
After the lunch it was the finals, where the winning teams in each sport would be crowned. The closest two sports were the Football events, where, in both the boys and girls finals, there was a team from each school. The top place rested on these games.They would prove to be spectacular, with all of the teams involved showing great skills and endurance after a long day.
The final results:
Basketball – Winner Medina College.
Cricket – Winner Medina College.
Boys Football – Winner Medina College.
Girls Football – Winner Medina College.
Handball – Winner Medina College.
Therefore the overall winner of the 2023 Federation Games was Medina College.
Congratulations to all of the students from year 7 who took part, you were fantastic representatives for the federation! A special thank you to the year 9-10 leaders from both schools, who officiated the event – you are a huge credit to the federation. A final thanks to all of the PE team for their hard work and to the members of teaching and support staff, who came out to support the event!
A great day had by all. Roll on next year’s event where Carisbrooke will be looking to take the top spot!
Year 7 Federation Games
Year 7 Federation Games
On Wednesday, Medina College hosted this year’s Federation Games event. This is an annual event within the federation where all of the year 7 students from Carisbrooke take on all of the year 7’s from Medina in 5 different sports. This year’s sports were Basketball, Cricket, Boys Football, Girls Football and Handball.
The day started with an opening ceremony in the theatre, where we discussed good teamwork and sportsmanship. After moving to their sports areas, the competition got started with a bang. It was amazing, yet again, to see so many young people getting fully involved and working hard. Many of the students have never experienced a full sized sports event and it was great to see them get fully stuck into their events! With the lunch break approaching, it was clear that students were still willing to work hard and some teams had started to show themselves as potential winners of their sports.
fter the lunch it was the finals, where the winning teams in each sport would be crowned. The closest two sports were the Football events, where, in both the boys and girls finals, there was a team from each school. The top place rested on these games.They would prove to be spectacular, with all of the teams involved showing great skills and endurance after a long day.
The final results:
Basketball – Winner Medina College.
Cricket – Winner Medina College.
Boys Football – Winner Medina College.
Girls Football – Winner Medina College.
Handball – Winner Medina College.
Therefore the overall winner of the 2023 Federation Games was Medina College.
Congratulations to all of the students from year 7 who took part, you were fantastic representatives for the federation! A special thank you to the year 9-10 leaders from both schools, who officiated the event – you are a huge credit to the federation. A final thanks to all of the PE team for their hard work and to the members of teaching and support staff, who came out to support the event!
A great day had by all. Roll on next year’s event where Carisbrooke will be looking to take the top spot!
Head of School’s Blog – 12 May 2023
12 May 2023
Dear Students, Parents and Carers
Thank you to Solent University who delivered a talk to Year 13 about student finance and to Year 12, a general introduction to University and UCAS. I have made a video presentation of the student finance talk if students missed it or parents wish to know a bit more: Link (scroll to the Student Finance section, towards the bottom of the page)
Our Year 13 Celebration Leavers assembly will be held on Thursday 18 from 9.50 am in our main hall. Please make the effort to attend, your Leavers photograph that was taken last week will also be shared. Tickets for your Prom are also now on sale via the School Gateway App – £30 per ticket for this event to be held at Landguard Manor on 29 June, including a Hog Roast and a DJ.
Study leave runs from the end of Friday 19 May. Please ensure that you have collected your individual exam timetable from Student Services and that you have shared it at home so that everyone knows your exam plans. Revision materials are still available to collect from reception, it isn’t too late to top up your revision notes. Remember: Repeat, repeat and repeat.
Hopefully we will all enjoy a sunny weekend,
Head of School’s Blog – 12 May 2023
12 May 2023
Welcome to the newsletter for this week.
Year 11 exams started today for some, but the first whole cohort exam is next week. Please encourage and support your child to revise, eat and drink, relax and sleep. All four of these activities are vitally important. Breakfast will continue to be available throughout the exam season, and will be served from 8am. Letters about revision sessions over the half term break have been sent today. Website links are here – these will be shared each week of the exam season – Exam logistics and Exams revision.
An update regarding HISP has been sent to all parents/carers today. Please take a few minutes to read the letter.
We held our annual Year 7 Federation Games this week between Medina College and Carisbrooke College. Thank you to all of the students from both schools who took part and to all of the PE staff who organised and ran the day. The competitions themselves were closer than the overall result suggests, however, Medina College were the winners of all five sports and won the overall trophy. Well done to you all!
Please also keep up to date with the numerous news stories involving students across all year groups on our social media platforms.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Head of School’s Blog – 12 May 2023
12 May 2023
Our annual Year 7 Federation Games were held at Medina College this week. Thank you to all the students who took part, the PE departments on both sites who made the day a success and to all the staff who helped on the day. Unfortunately this year we lost to Medina College but the event was a great success and enjoyed by all. It was lovely to see and hear about the sportsmanship of all the year 7s across the federation.
Some Year 11s sat their child development exam this morning and next week sees the start of the first full week of exams. Breakfast will be served in the canteen from 8.00 am every morning during the exam season and teachers will be available to offer support and guidance. Research shows that pupils who eat breakfast perform better in exams. Even mild dehydration can lead to tiredness, headaches, reduced alertness and diminished concentration.
By the time it is the night before the exam, all revision should have been done. This is the perfect time for pupils to calm their nerves and make sure that they are ready to enter into their exam well-rested and confident in their ability. Limiting distractions (social media, technology, the internet etc) can help pupils think better and reduce stress. Eating a nutritious meal, doing exercise or doing a relaxing activity the night before an exam can all contribute towards being in the right mindset to succeed in an exam.
Our website has more information on exams and how you can support your child. We are holding some half term Revision Sessions and the timetable for these has been emailed to parents/carers of year 11 today. Website links are here – these will be shared each week of the exam season – Exam logistics and Exams revision.
An update regarding HISP has been sent to all parents/carers today. Please take a few minutes to read the letter.
Have a lovely weekend.
The Young Enterprise IOW Grand Final
The Young Enterprise IOW Grand Final
The Young Enterprise Company Programme Isle of Wight Grand Final took place at Quay Arts on Tuesday 9 May. Both Medina College and Carisbrooke College teams have been working hard towards the big day alongside five other Island School teams.
The event kicked off with each team preparing a trade stand where they showcased their business ideas. Carisbrooke College Wicks of Wight students: Mia G, Sophie B and Jo M produced a variety of handmade products made from soya wax and essential oils, while the team from Medina College: Ruby H and Elsie-May P displayed the physical sample of their online app – Open up, to demonstrate how their mental health game worked.
Both teams experienced the power of business networking when they met and spoke with a range of people from the world of business. After the table top display, each company team presented their business Dragon’s Den style to the eagerly awaiting audience.
Once they had heard all of the speeches, the judges retired to make their decisions.
Carisbrooke College came joint Third alongside St Catherine’s School and will now attend the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Grand Final in Southampton on Monday 15 May.
Well done to all our students involved, they received some wonderful, positive comments about their business ideas!
The Medina College Young Enterprise Company Programme team are pictured below with Chris Court (Chris Court Associates) and Sandra Knowles (Hillbans).
The Young Enterprise IOW Grand Final
The Young Enterprise IOW Grand Final
The Young Enterprise Company Programme Isle of Wight Grand Final took place at Quay Arts on Tuesday 9 May. Both Medina College and Carisbrooke College teams have been working hard towards the big day alongside five other Island School teams.
The event kicked off with each team preparing a trade stand where they showcased their business ideas. Carisbrooke College Wicks of Wight students: Mia G, Sophie B and Jo M produced a variety of handmade products made from soya wax and essential oils, while the team from Medina College: Ruby H and Elsie-May P displayed the physical sample of their online app – Open up, to demonstrate how their mental health game worked.
Both teams experienced the power of business networking when they met and spoke with a range of people from the world of business. After the table top display, each company team presented their business Dragon’s Den style to the eagerly awaiting audience.
Once they had heard all of the speeches, the judges retired to make their decisions.
Carisbrooke College came joint Third alongside St Catherine’s School and will now attend the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Grand Final in Southampton on Monday 15 May.
Well done to all our students involved, they received some wonderful, positive comments about their business ideas!
The Carisbrooke College Young Enterprise Company Programme team are pictured below with their Business adviser – Mark Lounds.
BAE Systems STEM Roadshow
BAE Systems STEM Roadshow
This week students in Year 7 and 8 were taken on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space when the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow came to Carisbrooke College! The team who represent BAE Systems, The Royal Navy and The Royal Air Force, put on an exciting and informative show. The students were given lots of information and facts about how engineering allows us to explore unchartered areas such as space and under water and the science and technology needed to survive in these extreme environments.
Students were able to participate in a variety of challenges, where their communication and team work skills were put to the test. At the end of the show a five metre diameter model of the Sun was inflated next to a marble. This allowed students to see a scale representation of the Earth, to show just how huge the solar system is.
It was great to see our students so engaged as they learnt and interacted with the show. We hope the roadshow has inspired our students to consider the fantastic career opportunities in STEM!
BAE Systems STEM Roadshow
BAE Systems STEM Roadshow
This week students in Year 7 and 8 were taken on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space when the BAE STEM Roadshow came to Medina College! The team who represent BAE Systems, The Royal Navy and The Royal Air Force, put on an exciting and informative show. The students were given lots of information and facts about how engineering allows us to explore unchartered areas such as space and under water and the science and technology needed to survive in these extreme environments.
Students were able to participate in a variety of challenges, where their communication and team work skills were put to the test. At the end of the show a five meter diameter model of the Sun was inflated next to a marble. This allowed students to see a scale representation of the Earth, to show just how huge the solar system is.
It was great to see our students so engaged as they learnt and interacted with the show. We hope the roadshow has inspired our students to consider the fantastic career opportunities in STEM!
