Regents Review - Summer 2026

The Regents Review Summer 2026

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

English Matt West Slam Poetry This term our wonderful 9GX students took part in an exciting city-wide slam poetry event led by Southampton’s Poet Laureate, Matt West of Artful Scribe! On 21st May and Thursday 4th June, students enjoyed interactive Slam Poetry workshops designed to facilitate the writing of their poems. The grand final, where selected students performed their poems alongside students from other Southampton and Hampshire schools, took place at the Mast Theatre on the evening of Wednesday 1st July, with family and friends cheering them on. Regents Park were represented by Alex, Poppy, Kean and Zander. All four students were a credit to our school, demonstrating impressive composure, courage, creativity and resilience. A special mention must go to Alex, who performed second and brought the house down with his stunning poem on the theme of ‘time’. It was so good that Matt West chose Alex’s as one of his two favourite poems of the night, out of around 35; it was a real magic moment.

A huge congratulations to all four of our performance poets – you were amazing!

United Learning End of Year Tests Regents Park students from Year 7 to 10 have reached a major milestone this summer: completing their first United Learning end of year tests, a moment that marks both achievement and ambition across the school community.

For our students, this was their first experience sitting formal United Learning assessments. The tests are designed to give a clear, national picture of progress, helping teachers understand how students are learning compared with peers across the country. At Regents Park, the experience became more than just a set of exams: it became a shared journey of preparation, resilience, and pride.

Across Year 7 to Year 10, students approached the tests with determination. Teachers reported a noticeable sense of maturity in the way pupils organised revision, supported one another and engaged with practice materials. For younger students, especially Year 7, the tests offered a first taste of structured academic challenge. For older year groups, they became an opportunity to demonstrate how far they’ve come.

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