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The Regents Review Autumn 2025

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Year 11 Science For our Year 11 students, the focus this last half term has largely been on preparing for their mock exams. They have now completed their first set of mock exams and are already looking ahead to the next round. To support revision, students have been provided with science knowledge organisers and retrieval planners - a whole school strategy that is proving an invaluable tool both in class and at home. After school science revision runs every other Friday afternoon, numbers have been excellent this term, however if you know your child is not attending, please can you encourage them to do so, as this is a valuable way for students to close knowledge gaps and improve their attainment.

Creative Arts & DT Year 7 Textiles

Year 7s are learning about fundamental key skills in textiles, such as sewing a button, back stitch and running stitch. They have applied these new skills by creating their own Junk Monsters inspired by Jon Burgerman. Year 8 Textiles Year 8s are learning to develop their fundamental key skills in textiles, such as applique and using the sewing machine. They are applying these new skills by creating their own wall hanging with pockets inspired by the artform of monograms.

Year 7 Art Year 7 have been exploring a new range of

techniques including tonal drawing and watercolour, inspired by one of Southampton’s most historical buildings, The Bargate. Students have been studying colour theory to understand complementary, harmonious, warm and cold colours.

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