We’re now fully into the swing of Year 11 exams. For those sitting a morning exam, breakfast is available from 8:00 am. Staff are also on hand to offer support and answer any last-minute questions. We strongly encourage students to attend these sessions—it’s not only a great chance to enjoy a free and nutritious breakfast, but also a valuable opportunity to relax and connect with friends before heading into the exam room.
As an additional support, all maths teachers will be staying for an extra hour after their maths lesson Period 5 on Wednesday 14 May to help students prepare for their upcoming maths exam on Thursday. Attendance is expected, and refreshments will be provided. If there are any issues with transport after this session, please contact Mrs McDowall for assistance.
Our Year 7 students have been taking part in Bikeability sessions, learning essential road safety skills while cycling in the local community. The second session is scheduled for next week. A big thank you to Mrs Lythgoe for organising this valuable extracurricular opportunity.
Today (Friday), we held a catch-up vaccination session for students who previously missed their scheduled doses. If your child missed this session as well and still needs their booster or HPV vaccination, please contact your GP surgery, who should be able to make the necessary arrangements.
We’d also like to remind parents and carers that while we value open communication, staff may not always be available for unscheduled meetings. If you wish to speak with a member of staff, please contact reception in advance so we can arrange a suitable appointment.
Finally, regarding attendance: if your child is absent, please notify the school via the Arbor app each day of the absence. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, if we do not receive daily communication, a text will be sent home to follow up on the student’s whereabouts.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and best wishes to all of our Year 11s during this exam period!
Natalie Sheppard, Executive Headteacher and Karen Begley, Head of School
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Prom fundraising has continued this week with the first of the football matches, kicked off by the Year 11s. Three teams played against each other, and all players paid £1 to enter. This raised over £30, with more money still coming in. Next week will see the other year group's football fundraising, with KS3 turning their matches into an 'Inter Tutor Competition'.
Carisbrooke College, as a community, observed a two-minute silence at midday yesterday to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Walk the Wight - Sunday 11 May
