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Carisbrooke College Weekly Updates - 25 July 2025

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25 July 2025 

Weekly Updates from Carisbrooke College

We have come to the end of a successful academic year after another busy week!

Our Year 10 students enjoyed a fantastic trip to Robin Hill Country Park. The weather was kind, the atmosphere was brilliant, and the students represented the school with enthusiasm and maturity throughout the day. It was a pleasure to see them enjoying themselves, making memories, and engaging so positively with all the activities.

On Wednesday, we held our Summer Creative Concert at the stunning Carisbrooke Castle and what an evening it was! It was a huge success, showcasing a wide range of creative talents from across the school. Alongside an impressive selection of musical performances and a vibrant display of student artwork, the evening also featured powerful and engaging drama performances. Our drama students brought the historic setting of the castle to life with their energy, skill, and storytelling.  


The event was made even more special by the excellent turnout from parents and carers, whose support is always greatly appreciated. Well done to everyone involved in making the evening so memorable and a massive thank you to the staff who organised the evening. It was our first event at at the castle in 15 years and we hope to host more in the future. 

This week also saw our end of year Celebration Assemblies, where we recognised the hard work, dedication, and achievements of so many students. A wide variety of certificates were awarded, reflecting academic excellence, personal growth, and outstanding contributions to school life. Congratulations to all our award recipients — you should be incredibly proud.

To round off the term, students took part in tutor group activities and fun events after Period 1 today. It was a joyful and relaxed way to end the term, filled with laughter, games, and team spirit.

Looking ahead, we return to school on Wednesday 3 September, with staggered start times in place. Please refer to the letter sent out earlier this week for specific details regarding arrival times for each year group. As always, students are expected to return in full school uniform, ready to learn, and with a positive attitude for the year ahead.

Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for your continued support throughout the year. We wish you all a safe, restful and enjoyable summer break.

See you in September!

Natalie Sheppard
Headteacher


25 Jul 2025
Summer Creative Showcase
On Wednesday 23 July students, parents, staff and governors enjoyed a sunny evening at Carisbrooke Castle with a showcase of work from the Art department and a programme of performances from our Drama Club and Music department.  Students from our Drama Club performed various scenes from...
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25 Jul 2025
Year 10 Trip to Robin Hill
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending the day at Robin Hill with my students from Year 10 for the end of year reward trip. The weather held out, and great fun was had by all. Thank you to Mr Gloyn and Mrs Westby for supporting me and thanks to all for an enjoyable day! Have a wonderful summer...
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23 Jul 2025
Year 7 Trip to Splashdown
What do you get when you mix sunshine, water slides, and 85 excited Year 7s? An unforgettable day out at Splashdown Waterpark, of course! On Friday 18 July, Year 7 swapped classrooms for chlorine as they headed off on their much-anticipated end-of-year adventure to Poole. The energy was high...
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22 Jul 2025
Platform One Work Experience
Students Shine at Platform One College of Music!  A group of our Year 10 and 11 students took part in an inspiring day of work experience last week at Platform One College of Music. They were joined by fellow Year 10 students from Medina College for a day filled with creativity, collabo...
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22 Jul 2025
End of Season Cricket Report
As the term draws to a close, Carisbrooke College is proud to reflect on another exciting and successful cricket season. With growing participation, outstanding team achievements, and notable individual performances, cricket continues to thrive at our school. U15 Girls – Unbeaten Champ...
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Outstanding Success at the World Freestyle Dance Championships!

We are thrilled to share some amazing news about one of our talented students, Jasmine, who recently competed at the prestigious World Freestyle Dance Championships at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool! This was Jasmine’s very first time at the World Championships, and she did exceptionally well, finishing in the top 9 for U16 street dance, the top 8 in a duet with her sister Isabel, and the top 9 in her freestyle solo. An incredible achievement for a debut performance on the world stage!  Jasmine is currently preparing to compete at the British Championships this October. Please join us in congratulating Jasmine on her outstanding performances as she continue to inspire us all with her passion and talent!


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Feel Good Friday

School’s out for the summer! Some people find that having more free time over the summer holiday can make it harder to manage their worries and wellbeing. You might feel unsure about events over summer (like holidays or meeting up with friends) or even about going back to school in September. Here are some top tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing over the Summer break: FGF School's Out For The Summer


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