At Carisbrooke College, part of the HISP Academy Trust, sport isn’t just something that happens on the pitch, it’s a powerful tool for wellbeing, ambition, leadership, and opportunity for all.

Through our extensive Physical Education curriculum and extra-curricular programme, students have shown Courage, Ambition, and Teamwork in every sense, truly living our CASTLE values both in competition and in community.

Curriculum PE:
This term, students have embraced a wide range of sports including football, netball, basketball, badminton, and table tennis. The enthusiasm and participation across all year groups has been outstanding, reflecting both skill development and the joy of active learning.

Next half term will see a refreshed rotation to ensure all students experience a variety of sports including health and fitness and cross-country competitions, giving every learner the chance to contribute to their tutor groups score in the inter-house competition.

“I love that we get to try so many different sports, there’s something for everyone, and it makes PE really exciting.”
 - Jack (Year 10)

Looking ahead to the spring term after Christmas, students will tackle rugby and hockey, developing teamwork, leadership, and Courage. Please take this as an early reminder for students to bring gum shields and shin pads with them to lessons after Christmas. Later in the year, emerging sports such as handball and pickleball will also feature as part of Carisbrooke’s commitment to innovation and Sustainability in PE.

BTEC Sport and Leadership:
Our BTEC Sport students continue to excel, combining practical skill with leadership and reflection.

Year 10 students have been designing and leading their own warm-ups in preparation for assessment.

Year 11s are capturing and analysing performance footage, demonstrating Total Excellence in their final assessments.

Meanwhile, our thriving Sports Leadership Academy is providing incredible opportunities for students to apply their learning in real contexts. This term, our leaders supported the Island Primary Tag Rugby Festival hosted here at Carisbrooke, officiating, mentoring, and even earning their Tag Rugby Coaching qualification with more students doing the same next half-term.

Extra-Curricular:
Carisbrooke’s extra-curricular programme continues to go from strength to strength, reflecting our Lead with Pupil First and Equity values.

In just one half term, we’ve recorded over 1,000 student attendances and 220 individual participants across lunchtime and after-school clubs, a remarkable achievement that showcases the passion and inclusivity of our school.

Our Year 7s kicked off their Carisbrooke journey with an unforgettable watersports trip to the local Aqua Park, setting the tone for a year of adventure and teamwork.

Lunchtime clubs have included badminton, table tennis, basketball, netball, indoor cricket, and even a Tech Deck Club, while after-school activities have focused on football, basketball, and netball all supported by our dedicated PE team.

Collectively, our PE staff have volunteered over 84 hours of additional time this half term, a reflection of their unwavering commitment to student opportunity and success.

House Competitions: 
This term marked the exciting launch of our Sports-Based House Competitions, where students earn points through participation, fixtures, and end-of-term contests.

In recent weeks, tutor groups have gone head-to-head in basketball and football, demonstrating sportsmanship, passion, and teamwork.

Current Leaders by Year Group:
Year 7: 7D – 171 points
Year 8: 8C - 44 points
Year 9: 9D - 100 points
Year 10: 10D - 30 points
Year 11: 11D - 35 points

Overall House Standings:
 1) D House – 365 pts
 2) B House – 186 pts
 3) C House – 154 pts
 4) A House – 133 pts 

“Winning points for our house makes every game matter, we play for each other and for our castle!”
 - Oscar (Year 7).

Outstanding Performers:
A huge congratulations to our most dedicated sports participants this half term, students who have gone above and beyond in their involvement and effort:

Year 7: Joshua P, Sullivan C, Jenson W, Jack M, Joseph P
Year 8: Mason B-S, William M, Taras M, Logan O, Amy W
Year 9: Ted M, Dylan M, Logan M, Noah K, Harry M
Year 10: Amelia C, Cooper W, Summer D-C, Miley H, Elana K
Year 11: Mason S-T, Liam G, River S, Shai B, Freddie H

“It’s amazing to see my name up there, it makes all the effort worth it.”
 - Mason (Year 11).

Fixture Highlights: 
Carisbrooke students have represented the school with distinction across 17 fixtures this term, often against schools double our size, yet still emerging as serious contenders.

Boys’ Football: 8 matches - 5 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
Year 10s: Unbeaten and pushing for 1st place (2 wins, 1 draw)
Year 8s: Mid-table (1 win, 1 loss)
Year 7s: Strong start (2 wins, 1 loss)
Girls’ Football: 2 fixtures – U15s drew, U13s won

With the season continuing into Easter, there’s plenty of time for even more success.

Netball: 7 fixtures - 2 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses
Finished 5th out of 8 teams, showing excellent improvement and determination.

Looking Ahead: 
The next half term promises even more opportunity, with upcoming football and netball fixtures, the start of cross country, and new table tennis and basketball competitions.

Our extra-curricular offer will continue through to Christmas, before being refreshed in the new year with a brand-new lineup of clubs and sports ensuring that every student finds their place to shine.

In Summary:
Carisbrooke College continues to stand proudly, through our CASTLE values;
Courage, Ambition, Sustainability, Teamwork, Learning, and Equity, we’re not just developing athletes; we’re nurturing confident, compassionate young people who defend their castle with pride.