Regents Review Autumn 2023

The Regents Review Autumn 2023

WELCOME

Headteacher’s Welcome

Being Headteacher of such a vibrant and busy school means that no one day is ever the same and when my own children ask me how my day has been, my reflection includes so much that some days they are fearful of asking. As we enter the end of term, it seems to be even more busy than normal and that seems almost impossible to believe. By breaktime, I have been to a celebration assembly to witness our subject awards, our attendance awards and our zero heroes in Year 11 being recognised. I have been to a range of lessons to talk to students about their learning, I have said good morning to hundreds of children, I have received Christmas cards from students and staff and I have had the winner of the guinea pig competition come to collect their prize. Our Regents Park Christmas edition highlights that it is not just me that experiences so many wonderful opportunities with staff around the school working tirelessly to capture the imagination of our community. You will see the many different projects that we run: the trips, the competitions, the learning and many examples of the creative work that our students have produced. This term we have also been represented outside in the wider community. During the big interview, many of our visitors took the time to share how impressive our students had been and felt very positive that they could employ many of them in the future. The This Girls Can group attended a meeting at Solent University to explain the importance of student leadership to a group of Headteachers and local authority managers - they were just amazing. We have also been represented at Saints, The School of Tomorrow project, Duke of Edinburgh visits and many sporting events

to name a few and the feedback is always the same - we have amazing students. Working in a school is an ever-evolving community with over one thousand members, it is wonderful to celebrate achievements and support each other. This term we are celebrating Mrs Selfe as she moves on after years at the school to a promotion in another school in Southampton, she has been a key part of our community, offering creative opportunities within her classroom and outside when she has always gone above and beyond. I know that you will join me in wishing her the very best for her future, as she begins this new journey. We have also seen some changes in our pastoral team with Mrs Board (Year 11), Mr McIntyre (Year 9) and Miss Harrison (Year 7) all taking over interim Head of Year posts for the spring term. In order to support their important work, please ensure you keep your contact details up to date and contact the form tutors as the first point of contact. As we finish the term, many of you will notice that our brand new roof has almost been completed and we are extremely excited to unveil it ready for the start of January 2024. Thank you to the Local Authority for investing in the future of the school. Finally, I would like to thank you all for your unwavering support and I wish you all a restful festive holiday and I look forward to another wonderful year in 2024.

Mrs S Barnes Headteacher

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