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  • Play in a Day

    Published 22/07/26

    Twenty-two students from Years 7 and 8 embraced the challenge of creating and performing an entire play in just 4½ hours as part of our exciting Activities week 'Play in a Day' project.

    Working from scenes taken from Brainstorm by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim and Company Three, students collaborated from scratch to devise, rehearse and perform a thought-provoking production exploring what it means to be a teenager. Covering themes ranging from family relationships and friendships to the pressures of growing up, the play balanced heartfelt moments with plenty of humour, creating an engaging and relatable performance.

    Brainstorm is a unique theatrical exploration of how teenagers' brains work and why they have evolved to develop in the way they do. Created in collaboration with neuroscientists Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore and Dr Kate Mills, the play draws on the real-life experiences of young people, making it especially relevant and authentic for both performers and audiences alike.

    The achievements of every student involved were nothing short of remarkable. In just a matter of hours, the cast learnt their lines, blocked each scene and brought the script to life with confidence, humour and emotional expression well beyond their years. Their commitment, creativity and teamwork resulted in a polished and engaging performance that was a testament to their talent and determination.

    The students then performed their play to an audience of 53 Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, alongside some of our own Key Stage 3 students. The cast made excellent use of audience participation throughout the performance, creating an energetic and interactive atmosphere that had the audience laughing, reflecting and fully engaged from start to finish. The performance received rave reviews and enthusiastic praise from both pupils and staff alike.

    We are immensely proud of every student who took part. To create, rehearse and perform such a high-quality production in just half a day is an incredible achievement, and one that they should all remember with pride.

    A special thank-you goes to Mr Lyle, Miss Ridley and Mrs Peckham for supporting and inspiring the students throughout the day and helping to make the project such a resounding success.

     

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  • Awards Evening

    Published 22/07/26

    Our annual Awards Evening took place on Thursday 16 July 2026 and was a wonderful celebration of the achievements, character and success of our students. The Sports Hall was once again transformed into a spectacular event space, creating a fitting setting for an evening filled with pride, celebration and a real sense of community.

    It was heartwarming to welcome families, students and staff together to recognise the hard work, determination and personal growth of our learners. One of the most special moments of the evening was hearing teachers speak so passionately about each award winner, sharing the qualities, achievements and contributions that make them such valued members of the Carisbrooke College community.

    Awards were presented across every subject and year group, alongside a range of special awards including the Sports Team of the Year Award, Year Group Awards, Endeavour, Progress and Achievement Awards, and the Headteacher's Award.

    This year also saw the introduction of a new award in memory of our much-loved caretaker, Pete Ball, who sadly passed away at Easter. The Pete Ball Memorial Award recognises a student who embodies the qualities that made Pete such a treasured member of the Carisbrooke family – a larger-than-life character, someone who took immense pride in Carisbrooke College and was dedicated to supporting others and contributing positively to our community. It was a fitting tribute to Pete's lasting legacy and an honour to present the inaugural award.

    Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a number of fantastic musical performances from our talented students, while displays of student artwork showcased the creativity and talent that exists across the college. Light refreshments were served, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    At Carisbrooke College, our castle values are at the heart of everything we do. Every student recognised during the evening has demonstrated these values through their commitment, resilience, kindness and determination. They are exceptional ambassadors for our school, and we are incredibly proud of all they have achieved. We have no doubt they all have bright futures ahead of them.

    Congratulations to every award winner, and thank you to the staff, families and guests who joined us to make the evening such a memorable celebration.

     

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  • ‘Walk the West’ Coastal Challenge

    Published 22/07/26

    On Monday 20 July, 75 students took part in our ‘Walk the West’ Coastal Challenge, completing a spectacular circular route around the west of the Isle of Wight. Despite the long distance covered and the hot weather, the students were absolutely amazing throughout the day.

    Starting and finishing at Freshwater Bay, the route took in the stunning scenery of Tennyson Down, The Needles, Headon Warren, Totland, Colwell Bay, Yarmouth and the Western Yar. The viewpoints from Tennyson Down and Headon Warren were truly spectacular and provided unforgettable moments for everyone involved.

    Student engagement, behaviour and attitude was exceptional from start to finish. The day was physically demanding, but students showed remarkable resilience, digging deep when the walking became tough. It was particularly pleasing to see them encouraging and supporting one another throughout the challenge, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination.

    We enjoyed a picnic lunch at Totland Bay, where some students even took the opportunity for a refreshing paddle in the sea. Ice creams at Colwell Bay provided a welcome boost before the final stages of the walk, and another well-earned treat at the finish line in Freshwater Bay was the perfect way to celebrate the achievement. A lovely bonus at the end of the day was watching a game of cricket at Freshwater, rounding off a fantastic day in the sunshine.

    A huge thank-you goes to the staff who gave up their time and energy to make the day such a success: Mr Lyle, Mrs Peckham, Mr Westby, Miss Bridgewater, Miss Dove and Miss Larcombe. Their support, encouragement and organisation ensured that the 75 students had a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience.

    The Walk the West Coastal Challenge was a wonderful example of our students embracing a challenge with positivity, resilience and enthusiasm. They should all be incredibly proud of what they achieved.

     

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  • 🏆 Carisbrooke College Sporting Review 🏆

    Published 22/07/26

    A Year of Competition, Champions and House Glory!

    What a year it has been! From the very first whistle on 17th September 2025, when our Year 7 boys kicked off the football season away at Cowes Enterprise College, to the final ball bowled by our U13 cricketers in July, Carisbrooke College has lived and breathed sport.

    Across the year, our students have thrown themselves into an incredible 221 competitive fixtures, spread over 85 separate evenings of sport, proving that the Carisbrooke sporting spirit never takes a day off!

    Whether it was scoring goals, smashing boundaries, sinking baskets, racing across muddy fields or scaling climbing walls, our students represented the College with determination, teamwork and pride.

    A Sporting Calendar Packed with Action!

    Our teams competed in:

    • 🏓 62 table tennis matches

    • ⚽ 48 football fixtures

    • 🏀 36 basketball matches

    • 🏐 32 netball fixtures

    • 🏏 21 cricket fixtures (including indoor and beach cricket!)

    • 🏸 15 badminton fixtures

    • 🏃 2 cross-country relays & championships

    • 🏃‍♀️ 1 athletics championship

    • 🚣 1 indoor rowing championship

    • 🧗 1 climbing festival

    • 🏇 1 show jumping & dressage competition

    • 🏟 1 sports hall athletics competition

    Our sports leaders also organised fantastic events for local primary schools, including Tag Rugby, Athletics and Table Cricket.

    Alongside competitions, 430 students enjoyed unforgettable sporting experiences with trips to the O2 Arena Basketball Finals at the 02, Goodwood, Aqua Park, Splashdown, Paultons Park and a visit to St Mary’s Football Ground to watch the London Lionesses in action.

    🏅 Champions of the Isle of Wight

    This year's trophy cabinet has become rather crowded!

    Congratulations to our Island Champions:

    🏆 Year 7 Basketball Team – Unbeaten all season in both league and tournament competition.

    🏆 U16 Boys Badminton Champions

    🏆 U14 Boys Table Tennis Champions

    🏆 U16 Boys Table Tennis Champions

    🏆 Year 7 B Football Champions

    🏆 Year 7 Girls Indoor Football Joint Champions

    🏆 U13 Indoor Cricket Champions and Outdoor finals still to play.

    🏆 Climbing Festival Winners

    We also celebrated outstanding individual success with our:

    🥇 Indoor Rowing Champions

    🥇 Cross Country Champions

    🥇 Athletics Champions

    🏅 Representation at Hampshire

    We also had multiple students take part in Hampshire-based competitions:

    🏆 U14 Table Tennis team

    🏆 U16 Table Tennis team

    🏆 U14 Individual Table Tennis championship

    🏆 U16 Boys Badminton Championship

    🏆 U12 Cross Country Championship

    🏆 U14 Cross Country Championship

    🏆 U12 Athletics Championship

    🏆 U13 Athletics Championship

    🏆 U13 Girls Football Competition

    🏠 The Battle of the Houses!

    This year saw the exciting launch of the Carisbrooke House Sports Championship... and what a battle it has been!

    Every point mattered.

    Every match counted.

    Every house fought for glory.

    446 students competed all year across:

    ⚽ Football
    🏀 Basketball
    🏐 Netball
    🏓 Table Tennis
    🏉 Rugby
    🏑 Hockey
    🤾 Handball
    🥒 Pickleball
    🥎 Softball
    🏏 Rounders
    🚣 Indoor Rowing
    🏃 Cross Country
    🏃 Athletics

    The competition even stretched onto the world stage, with bonus events linked to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Football World Cup and Women's T20 Cricket World Cup.

    The rivalry has been fierce, the cheering has been loud, and the house pride has never been stronger!

    Year Group House Winners

    Year 7

    🥇 7D – 1,788 pts
    🥈 7B – 1,485 pts
    🥉 7A – 995 pts
    4️⃣ 7C – 715 pts

    Year 8

    🥇 8C – 948 pts
    🥈 8D – 808 pts
    🥉 8A – 574 pts
    4️⃣ 8B – 462 pts

    Year 9

    🥇 9D – 1,125 pts
    🥈 9C – 659 pts
    🥉 9A – 565 pts
    4️⃣ 9B – 452 pts

    Year 10

    🥇 10B – 667 pts
    🥈 10D – 559 pts
    🥉 10A – 481 pts
    4️⃣ 10C – 476 pts

    Year 11

    🥇 11D – 348 pts
    🥈 11A – 235 pts
    🥉 11C – 200 pts
    4️⃣ 11B – 167 pts

    🏆 Overall House Championship

    After months of sporting battles, dramatic finishes, nail-biting contests and countless points earned...

    🥇 HOUSE CHAMPIONS — D HOUSE! 👑

    With a phenomenal 4,628 points, D House stormed to victory and claimed the inaugural Carisbrooke House Sports Championship!

    Final Standings

    🥇 D House – 4,628 pts 🏆

    🥈 B House – 3,233 pts

    🥉 C House – 2,989 pts

    4️⃣ A House – 2,850 pts

    Congratulations to every student who pulled on their house colours and contributed to this incredible first year. The competition has only just begun... who will challenge D House next year?

    🌟 Sporting Stars

    Behind every successful team are students who consistently stepped up, represented the College and never stopped competing.

    Highest Appearance Makers

    Year 7

    🥇 Joshua (7D) – 142
    🥈 Owen (7A) – 96
    🥉 Harry B (7B) – 91
    Harry G (7C) – 87
    Jenson (7D) – 84
    Jake (7D) – 82
    Oscar (7D) – 70
    Joseph (7A) – 70
    Sullivan (7D) – 67
    Jack (7C) – 67

    Year 8

    🥇 Mason (8D) – 35
    🥈 Archie (8C) – 26
    🥉 Logan (8D) – 23
    William (8D) – 17
    Nell (8D) – 16
    Matthew (8C) – 15
    Lincoln (8C) – 15
    Ruben (8A) – 13
    McKinley (8A) – 13
    Amy (8C) – 13

    Year 9

    🥇 Dylan (9D) – 128
    🥈 Logan (9D) – 126
    🥉 Ted (9D) – 125
    Harry (9D) – 107
    Noah (9D) – 100
    Ethan (9C) – 60
    Amelia (9D) – 54
    Beau (9D) – 36
    Evie (9D) – 36
    Freddie (9C) – 34

    Year 10

    🥇 Warrick (10B) – 56
    🥇 Cooper (10D) – 56
    🥉 Amelia (10B) – 28
    Luca (10D) – 24
    Summer-Daisy (10D) – 21
    Elana (10C) – 20
    Emily (10B) – 18
    Zachary (10A) – 17
    Miley (10D) – 17
    Jack (10D) – 16

    Year 11

    🥇 Joseph (11C) - 43
    🥇 Freddie (11D) – 35
    🥉 Jack (11B) - 32
    Daniel (11D) – 32
    Mason (11C) - 32
    Charlie (11A) - 31
    Max (11D) – 29
    Leo (11B) - 28
    Lucas (11D) – 28
    Liam (11D) – 27

    🌟 PE Staff

    A massive shout-out to our committed PE department, Miss Dewey, Mr Fleming, Mr Peake, Mrs Peake and Mr Phillips, who have given up 552 additional hours of coaching, planning and leading these fixtures and house competitions throughout the year.  Without them, these events simply would not have been possible. 

    Here's to Another Amazing Year!

    This season has been about far more than trophies and medals. It has been about commitment, resilience, teamwork and representing Carisbrooke College with pride.

    Whether students competed once or one hundred times, every performance helped create an unforgettable year of sport.

    Now the countdown begins...

    Can D House defend their crown, or will another house take over the castle next year? Game on!

     

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  • Year 9 Sports Leaders Shine at Cricket Festival

    Published 17/07/26

    A huge well done to our 20 Year 9 Sports Leaders, who represented the school brilliantly yesterday at Ventnor Cricket Club while leading a cricket festival for pupils from St Catherine's and Forest Edge. We were fortunate to enjoy sunny weather this time, a welcome change from the downpours at the previous festival. Having already experienced leading a similar event, our Sports Leaders approached the day with much greater confidence and independence. It was particularly pleasing to see some of our quieter leaders step forward, take on more responsibility and really grow into their leadership roles. 

    Throughout the day, our students demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm, confidence and teamwork. During the morning, they successfully organised and delivered eight cricket skills stations, ensuring every pupil was encouraged to participate, develop and showcase their skills. They showed excellent leadership skills by adapting activities on the spot, creating an inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. In the afternoon session, the leaders took responsibility for setting up and officiating a series of cricket games, and joining in when required.

    The feedback from the event was extremely positive, with our Sports Leaders praised for their efforts and encouragement. They should all be incredibly proud of the way they represented themselves and Carisbrooke College.

    Well done to all involved on a fantastic day of leadership. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Isle of Wight Cricket Board for providing our students with another opportunity to develop their communication, organisation and teamwork skills, and to our parents and guardians for transporting the leaders to and from Ventnor, helping to make the event possible.

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  • Inter Schools Dressage

    Published 10/07/26

    At the Inter Schools Dressage Competition on Thursday 9th July, the Carisbrooke riders delivered an excellent set of performances in the Prelim 2 test, showcasing not only their riding ability but also the time, effort and dedication that goes into preparing for competition. From bathing and grooming their horses to plaiting manes and tails, cleaning tack and ensuring every detail was just right, the girls worked hard to present their horses to the highest standard. Their commitment paid off, with each rider producing a confident and polished test that reflected the hard work they have put into their training.

    Poppy opened the competition with a confident and well-presented test, demonstrating a harmonious partnership with her horse throughout. She rode accurate lines and well-balanced corners, maintaining good control and balance in the canter work to produce an excellent performance.

    Elizabeth followed with another impressive test aboard Rascal, riding with confidence, accuracy and great attention to detail. She made superb use of the arena, producing well-shaped circles with good bend, a consistent tempo and smooth, well-prepared transitions.

    Our newest addition to the Carisbrooke team, Araya, also produced an excellent test. Despite feeling understandably nervous following a previous competition where her horse, Elsa, decided a dressage arena was the perfect place for an unexpected toilet break, Araya put those memories behind her. She maintained her focus and composure throughout, riding with a consistent rhythm in all three paces and showing careful preparation before each movement. Thankfully, Elsa behaved impeccably this time and was well-deserving of her ice lolly!

    All three riders achieved fantastic individual placings. Poppy finished in 5th place, Araya secured 4th, and Elizabeth claimed an outstanding 2nd place.

    A superb performance from the whole team – well done, girls! We are incredibly proud of you all.

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  • YEAR 8 EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF HOUSING WITH CAPTIVA HOMES!

    Published 09/07/26

    Our Year 8 students traded the classroom for a busy, bustling worksite recently during an exciting Work Experience (WEX) trip to Captiva Homes!

    From hard hats to high-vis, our students got a real taste of what goes into building sustainable housing right here on the Isle of Wight. 

    Here is what made the day so fantastic:

    • Behind the Scenes: Students explored a wide variety of roles across the business, seeing firsthand that it takes a whole team—from architects and engineers to site managers and bricklayers—to bring a community to life.

    • Smart Questions: Our Year 8s blew everyone away with their insightful questions about different training paths, apprenticeships, and qualification routes. Future careers are already brewing! 

    • Eco-Focus: They learned how Captiva Homes is leading the way in building sustainable, environmentally conscious homes for the Island’s future.

    A huge thank you to the team at Captiva Homes for welcoming us, inspiring our students, and showing us what life on a modern, fast-paced construction site is really like! 

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  • Inter Schools Show Jumping

    Published 03/07/26

    Congratulations to Poppy and Elizabeth for proudly representing Carisbrooke at the Inter Schools Show Jumping competition held in Godshill last Friday.

    Poppy had an unfortunate day, as her horse wasn't performing at its best, which resulted in an elimination. While it wasn't the outcome she had hoped for, she showed great determination and resilience throughout the competition.

    Elizabeth enjoyed a good day of jumping. Riding Quest, producing a fantastic clear round in the first phase before just clipping a pole in the second, finishing with four faults. She then partnered Rascal to another clear round, cementing her place in the jump-off.

    In the jump-off, Elizabeth achieved a time of 27.3 seconds, earning 2nd place on Rascal and 5th place on Quest. Overall the girls finished second in the combined team event. A fantastic achievement and a wonderful representation of the school. 

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  • Carisbrooke U13s Cricket Team Dominate at The Bay to Secure Back-to-Back Wins

    Published 26/06/26

    Carisbrooke U13s continued their dominant start to the season with a second consecutive victory away at The Bay to continue their dominance, securing their second consecutive victory of the season.

    Batting first, Carisbrooke posted a formidable 103/1 off their 16 overs. The innings was built on a rock-solid opening partnership between Logan (30 not out) and Oscar (10). Jenson (20 not out) and Joshua (15 not out) then capitalised on the start, delivering a brilliant final push to elevate the total.

    In reply, The Bay was restricted to 94/7 thanks to a superb, disciplined team bowling performance from Carisbrooke. Caleb led the attack with 2 wickets, while Logan, Joshua, Harry, and Jack picked up 1 wicket each. The bowling unit was backed up flawlessly in the field, highlighted by excellent catches from Mason and Jenson behind the stumps.

    Carisbrooke’s complete performance ensured they maintained their brilliant winning streak.

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  • Celebrating the contributions of the wonderful Miss Yan!

    Published 23/06/26

    As the academic year begins to draw to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to express
    our sincere appreciation to Miss Yan, who will soon be returning to China after spending the whole
    year with us as Carisbrooke College’s Chinese Language Assistant.

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  • Recent Match Reports for U13 Girls Cricket Team

    Published 23/06/26

    It was a picture-perfect Tuesday down at Appley Beach as our U13 girls cricket team took to the sand for a fantastic day of beach cricket. Facing tough competition from The Bay, CTK, and Medina, the girls embraced the unique challenges of the seaside pitch with brilliant enthusiasm.

    As the tournament progressed, so did our squad's confidence. The girls quickly adapted to the unpredictable bounce of the sand, showcasing excellent teamwork and sharp reflexes. The fielding highlights of the day undoubtedly belonged to the boundary riders, who grew so fearless they were literally diving into the sand to attempt some spectacular, beach-worthy catches! This may have been an incentive for an ice cream for the best successful dive-catching moment! 

    When it was our turn at the crease, the girls put on a show with the bat. We witnessed a number of lovely, clean hits that sent the ball flying across the sand. While some excellent tactical play from the opposition ultimately kept us just out of contention for the 2nd or 3rd spot finishes, the scorecards didn't do justice to how hard the girls fought in every single over.

    Despite the results not going our way on paper, the team's morale never wavered. The atmosphere on the beach was brilliant from start to finish.

    Last Monday, the Carisbrooke U13 girls' cricket team travelled over to The Island Free School for their second fixture of the season.

    Carisbrooke lost the toss and were put into the field first, a blessing in disguise that helped ease any pre-match nerves. Despite TIFS fielding a strong line-up that included two Hampshire county players, our girls remained completely unfazed.

    The boundary fielding was a major highlight of the innings, with the girls tracking back brilliantly to close down several potential fours. The team demonstrated excellent communication and tight, close-in fielding throughout. In a spectacular display of quick reflexes, Seren and Maisie showcased some brilliant, fast-hand fielding to execute a couple of sharp stumpings that caught the TIFS batters off guard.

    Through disciplined effort, Carisbrooke held TIFS to a total of 123–5 off their overs. Carisbrooke took to the crease. While the girls found runs hard to come by against a clinical TIFS attack, eventually finishing 42 all out. Despite the big difference in the final scores, the bowling display from Carisbrooke was incredibly promising for the rest of the season. Faye H, Nell, and Maisie all put in brilliant shifts with the ball, delivering excellent line and length against a very strong batting line-up.

    Well done, Carisbrooke! We look forward to taking these positives into game three.

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  • Carisbrooke Students Perform at the Isle of Wight Festival

    Published 23/06/26

    Last Sunday, a group of our students had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival!

    First up was the winning band from our recent Battle of the Bands, 'Gilbert and the Stones' with a cover of Paint It Black. They were followed by School of Rock group 'Hooked', who delivered an energetic cover of Nirvana's In Bloom. Year 11 band 'Shed' then took to the stage to perform their own original song, Again. These students formed part of our GCSE Music cohort this year, and their confident performances were a testament to the hard work they have put into developing their ensemble skills during their time at Carisbrooke. They are an inspiration to our younger students and will be missed!

    The afternoon then moved to some quieter performances, beginning with Year 10 student Patience, who gave a beautiful rendition of Noah Kahan's Stick Season. She was followed by Year 8 student Merrin, whose crowd-pleasing performance of Champagne Supernova was warmly received. Our final performance featured a mixed group of students from Years 9 and 11, who rounded off the set with a fantastic blast of Paramore's Hard Times.

    Although the weather was extremely hot, our students were as professional as ever and absolutely fantastic. Thank you to all the staff, students and parents who came along to support them. It was wonderful to have such a large and lively crowd, and the encouragement from everyone meant a great deal to the performers.

    If you would like to get involved in any of our music groups at Carisbrooke, or take part in future musical projects, please speak to Mrs Peckham for more information. 

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