The Regents Review - Winter 2015

The Regents Review Winter 2015

GENERAL News

Year 7 News The new Year 7s have settled into Regents Park well in their first term; this is extremely pleasing considering they are currently the largest cohort in school. It was always going to be a challenge to settle such a large number of students, but with extra transition days offered and a summer school, the transition from primary school has been smooth and enjoyable. They have really immersed themselves into life at Regents Park and this is evident by the number of students involved in extra-curricular activities, including: Rock Challenge; ICT club; Trampoline club and also involvement in a ‘Swim to Rio’ challenge. The football team got off to a great start to the league by beating Woodlands 3-2. Students demonstrated great determination to overcome a 0-2 score line at half time. Well done to everyone involved! The Rugby team have had the opportunity to compete against a number of schools in a ‘Touch to Tackle’ tournament at Southampton Rugby Club. Despite not winning a game, they came close a number of times and even managed a draw against Cantell. It was a great introduction to the contact aspect of the game and all students seemed to enjoy it. I feel very proud and honoured to be the Head of Year 7 and I am hopeful that all students will continue to demonstrate a high level of commitment to their learning at Regents Park to ensure they meet or exceed their target grades, academically and socially. Mr Sinclair Head of Year 7

Year 8 News It has been an absolute pleasure to take over Year 8 this term and what an amazing start they’ve already had! 78 students in the year group have 100% attendance so far, with no late marks. This is to be congratulated! Even at this early stage in the year, students have been offered a wealth of opportunities, including involvement in the opening of the Rugby World Cup, as organised by Mr Sinclair. Read the full story in our ‘General News’ section. Another exciting opportunity was offered to Year 8 students by local haulage firm ‘Raymond Brown’, whereby students were invited to take part in designing a new waste solution lorry – with the idea of promoting recycling. All Year 8 students entered and you can read more about the winning team in ‘General News’. 15 Year 8 students have been invited to work alongside the Saints Academy with a view to improve motivation and engagement in Maths and English. Mr Lucas – Head of English – organised and oversaw the selection of students and the running of the programme. This included a visit from Clare Balding, the award-winning presenter and broadcaster, who had been so impressed with the Saints Academy Charity that she has signed up as an ambassador. Read more about this story and what students had to say about it in our ‘General News’ section. As you can see, Year 8 is a great group of students and I’m proud of what a brilliant start they have made. They’ve thrown themselves into the many opportunities they’ve been given with great results. Myself, and the Year 8 team would like to wish you a happy, healthy Christmas and New Year. Miss Bishop Head of Year 8

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