The Flagpole

Welcome to the start of the new academic year. We are very much looking forward to getting the Co-curricular programme up and running on Monday 5 September. Please find the link here to the Co-curricular timetable. 

These are just an example of the range of activities in offer this term. Please do look through the timetable and see whether Beekeeping, Magic, Knitting or Jewellery design spark your interest. 

We are also looking forward to welcoming parents back on site to watch the Michaelmas term fixtures programme. Please use www.princethorpesport.co.uk or MySchoolPortal to know when the fixtures are, their venues and whether pupil shave been selected. 

The Drama Department rehearsals are in full swing and we look forward to seeing the pupils perform in A Christmas Carol in December while the Music Department are incredibly excited about the String Orchestra and Concert band after school clubs.  

Good luck this academic year and I hope that every pupil finds something in the Co-curricular plan to get involved with. 

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular

Information for those interested in enrolling in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme this year will be distributed over the coming weeks. This will start with an opportunity for pupils to express an interest in tutor time. 

There will be an assembly for Year 9 pupils in advance of the Virtual Parents’ Presentation on Tuesday 13 September, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, online. Parents of Year 9 pupils are particularly welcome as we hope to recruit the whole year group to complete their bronze award this year.   

Following the Virtual Parents’ Evening enrolment materials will be available on the Flagpole and MySchoolPortal.

Here is a reminder of the eligibility criteria: 

Award Stage    Age Requirement 
Bronze              Year 9 
Silver                Year 10 
Gold                 16 years old (must be in the Sixth Form) 

I look forward to welcoming pupils onto the scheme this year. 

Please continue to prioritise signing off your volunteering, physical and skill sections. Many have already completed their award in full. Guidance can be found on a DofE Completion email sent to you and your parents, the advice documents are also available on MySchoolPortal.

Lunchtime drop-in clinics start next week, day and location tbc. I will aim to hold the Certificate Presentation Evening in February 2023. However, the final deadline for completion for those aiming to move from bronze to silver is October half term, for those stopping at bronze it is Christmas. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education - DofE Manager