The Flagpole

At the start of the academic year our school photographers, Gillman and Soame, with whom we have an excellent and longstanding relationship, came to school to take the start of year photographs.

Photographs were taken of pupils in Years 7, 10, 11 and Lower Sixth, as well as of all pupils new to the College in Years 8 and 9. 

You are now able to create an online account with Gillman and Soame, which will allow you to view and order prints directly online, with email notifications when new photos are available to view. 

Photographs are available now. Please refer to the link sent to you via iSAMS by Louise Eaton (Foundation Data Manager) and register as soon as possible. If you have any problems with registering your child’s account, please email action@gillmanandsoame.co.uk and they will be happy to assist you. 

Beth Sharpe
Deputy Head - Pastoral

It is always great to hear about our pupils' successes that take place outside of school; please do keep us updated if your son or daughter has won a competition, raised money for charity, is performing in a show or competing at a high level with a sporting team outside of school.

We would like to invite parents to submit this information to us via a nomination form by clicking here so we might celebrate these achievements in school too. 

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular and Operations

Enrolment for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards has gone well over the last two weeks. Thank you to those who have signed up. The enrolment deadline is 18 October 2024 in time for a meaningful start after half term.

The presentation, enrolment form, expedition dates and other useful information is now live on MySchoolPortal under the Co-curriclular - Princethorpe page. Link here.

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. 

The new Duke of Edinburgh's staff team are currently undergoing their training and will be aiding last year's participants to sign off their awards over the coming weeks to ensure completion by the Christmas deadline.

For any Duke of Edinburgh's enquires please use the dedicated email dofe@princethorpe.co.uk with the subject DofE-B, S or G-Surname.