Regents Review - Summer 2026

The Regents Review Summer 2026

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

A Fresh Start for Readers Regents Park is turning a new page this September with the launch of an exciting school book club, led by the ever enthusiastic Miss Davie. It will be a space designed to spark imagination, build community and celebrate the joy of reading. The new book club will open its doors at the start of the autumn term, welcoming students who love stories, enjoy discussing ideas or simply want to discover books they might never have picked up before. Miss Davie, known for her passion for literature and her talent for bringing texts to life, will guide the group through a vibrant mix of genres, from gripping mysteries to thought-provoking contemporary fiction. Science Space Week In April, our students had an ‘out of this world’ experience with Space Week! As part of this week, we were lucky enough to ‘borrow the moon’! We were sent genuine lunar samples collected during the Apollo Moon missions of the 1970s, along with meteorites, which have travelled to Earth from space. Students had the opportunity to get hands on with real pieces of space history, carefully examining the samples up close and comparing them with rocks found on Earth. Being able to say that they had held a real piece of the moon was the highlight of an unforgettable experience! We were also lucky enough to welcome Explorer Dome, a mobile planetarium, who delivered some exciting live, interactive space science shows. Students explored the wonders of space, from our own planet and moon to the wider solar system and beyond! It was a truly awe-inspiring experience that inspired wonder and curiosity.

The book club will offer a range of engaging activities that go beyond simply reading a chapter each week: • Monthly book picks - curated by Miss Davie, featuring accessible yet exciting titles. • Creative discussions - encouraging students to debate themes, characters and ideas. • Fun reading challenges - designed to motivate and inspire. • Opportunities to recommend books - giving pupils a voice in shaping the club’s reading list. • Special themed sessions - from mystery week to poetry month. Miss Davie hopes the club will become a lively hub for conversation, creativity and connection; a place where students can unwind, explore and enjoy reading without pressure.

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