Year 11 finished their trial exams this week and, overall, their behaviour and attitude has been excellent. Year 8 had their trial exams this week and whilst there were some nerves, their behaviour was, on the whole, amazing!
I thoroughly enjoyed popping down to the VI Form to visit year 11 whilst they were there for their ‘taster day’. From talking to them it was clear that they had a great day and received a good insight into the post-16 education life. Hopefully this will assist them in making their decision on how they would like to progress once they leave Carisbrooke College.
I had the pleasure of joining a group of year 8 students on a trip to London on Wednesday to visit the Houses of Parliament. The trip was a great success and the students behaved impeccably and were great ambassadors of Carisbrooke College. I was very proud to be alongside the group as Head of School.
Next Thursday, we have a group of year 7 and 8 students from both Carisbrooke College and Medina College going on a trip to Ypres. It is going to be a busy two days of visiting and we look forward to hearing about their adventures on their return. If your child is attending this trip, please remember to send them into school on Monday with their passports and GHIC cards for collection at the start of lunch time.
The Christmas season officially kicks off next week at Carisbrooke College with our Federation School Panto taking place at Carisbrooke College on 5 and 6 December. If you would like to book tickets to the performance, you can do so using the Arbor App.
May I take this opportunity to remind parents, carers and students that whilst the excitement of the Christmas season is upon us, school uniform and behaviour rules apply right up until we break up for the holidays.
Congratulations on our top achievement point winners – year 7 Lucas, year 8 Phoebe, year 9 Scarlet, year 10 Scott and year 11 Dillon.
Have a good weekend and try to stay warm!
Miss Begley
Head of School – Carisbrooke College