On Thursday, a selected group of students took part in workshops as part of the Y Con Project, a research initiative exploring how convenience stores near schools influence young people's buying choices. A big thank you to all the students who participated—the organisers were incredibly impressed by their politeness and exemplary behaviour.
Today marked the final day in school for our Year 11 students. After their exam, they gathered for their leavers’ assembly, where they shared fond memories of their time at Carisbrooke. Thank you to tutors for amazing speeches. To the students who gave speeches and sang. To Mrs McDowell for tremendous work with the year group. I can honestly say that as a year group, they have been an absolute pleasure and I know how much this is down to the wonderful work of our teachers and support staff. Congratulations to each of them as they move on to the next exciting chapter in their lives.
A reminder that some exams are still taking place next week, and as always, the canteen will be open for breakfast beforehand.
Looking ahead to 23 June, Miss Bracegirlde has registered our school to take part in a record-breaking event led by the Jamie Oliver Cookery School. The aim is to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people cooking simultaneously—with over 6,700 participants expected to join live! If your child has been selected to take part, they will be receiving a letter soon. This is a wonderful and historic opportunity—best of luck to everyone involved!
Congratulations to Ella in Year 10 for her presentation at the ARTiculation Project, held at the University of Leeds. A huge thank you to Mrs Smith for making this fantastic opportunity possible. We’d also like to celebrate Will in Year 8, who was invited to the University of Southampton Maths Challenge—one of just 70 students selected from over 1,300 entries. Well done to both students on these outstanding achievements. More details can be found below.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Natalie Sheppard
Headteacher
Well done to Will in Year 8 who entered this year's University of Southampton Maths Challenge. He was one of just 70 (out of 1300 entries) to be invited to attend their awards ceremony recently and the only young person from the Isle of Wight.
