As we move further into June, there is a great deal happening across the school.
This week marked an important milestone as Y11 students officially began their study leave at the end of the school day on Wednesday. We look forward to celebrating their time at the school during our Leavers' Assembly on Friday 19 June. As part of the traditional shirt-signing activities, students are reminded to bring a spare shirt for signing. The shirt being worn on the day should not be signed.
Earlier this week, Mrs Jones accompanied a group of students to BAE Systems to compete in the First Tech Challenge Final. This prestigious event gave students a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate their engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while competing against other talented teams from across the region. We are delighted to share that the team were crowned champions, securing first place in the competition! We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Mrs Jones for her support, encouragement, and commitment to the team.
And more fantastic news: one of our students, Jacob, has been selected to play for the Under 16s Academy team at Eastleigh FC Academy Under 16s next season. Everyone at school is incredibly proud of him, and we look forward to following his progress in the future. We would also like to thank Jacob’s family for their kind words. In a message to the school, they expressed their appreciation to Ms Sheppard, the PE Department, and all staff who have supported Jacob throughout his journey.
A reminder that the Department for Education has earmarked Wednesday 17 June as Thank a Teacher Day. This is a moment to recognise the dedication, creativity, and care of all staff that work in schools. If you and your child would like to send a free e-card to a member of staff, you can do so here.
Letters were sent home this week to parents and carers of Year 10 students regarding the upcoming trial examinations. We encourage all Year 10 students to begin preparing early and to make use of the revision guidance and support available from their teachers.
Thank you to all parents and carers who recently completed our Google Form regarding mobile phone policy in school. Following the publication of updated national guidance and our own review of current practice, we sought the opinions of our school community. The responses received have been carefully considered alongside the needs of students, staff, and families. Further details will be sent to parents shortly.
The Personal Development team at Carisbrooke College would be most grateful if parents/careers could complete the PSHE/RSHE consultation form linked below by 30 June. Parent Consultation Form Your feedback is very important to us and helps us to constantly improve systems and ways of communication which is crucial in our ever-changing world.
Thank you to those of you who have already taken the time to complete our logo design consultation. This is a reminder that the consultation will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 14 June. You can access the consultation form here: Logo Design Consultation Form
Finally, if you have any school uniform that your child has grown out of, including Year 11 students who, from Friday next week, no longer require their uniform, we would be very grateful for donations to the school. Donated items will be reused to support other students and families within our school community, helping to reduce waste and ensure that good-quality uniforms continue to be put to good use.
If you have any items you would like to donate, please send them to school via Reception. Thank you for your support and generosity. If, as a parent or carer, you require support with school uniform, please contact Reception. We can check our donated uniform stock and, where possible, help provide items for your child.
As the summer term continues, there are many exciting opportunities and events still to come. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the school and our students.
Natalie Sheppard
Headteacher
Saturday 18th July 2026
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10:00am – 4:00pm
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