On Tuesday 3 June, Princethorpe College hosted the Warwickshire Schools AI Forum. Princethorpe welcomed representatives from 40 schools to the College’s Sixth Form Centre, to explore the safe, secure and effective use of AI in education.

After an introduction from Foundation Principal, Ed Hester, and Headmaster Grove du Toit, the forum opened with an engaging and informative keynote speech from Richard Beeson from AI In Education, an independent cross sector body who advise schools on AI development. Richard, who has a wealth of educational experience and expertise, delivered an insightful talk presenting valuable perspectives on the intersection of AI and education and the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in the classroom.

The event included a talk from Teachmate AI who, provide high quality AI resources for teachers that free up teaching time and improve pupil learning experiences. Teachers from Myton School, North Leamington School and Byfield Primary School shared the way AI is used in their schools and there was a presentation from Andy Compton, Director of Digital Strategy for the Princethorpe Foundation.

The forum was full of plenty of new ideas and constructive insights and provided much to reflect on including best practice for embracing AI technology. It also offered attendees the chance to share experiences, discuss challenges and provided a useful networking opportunity. The event ended with closing remarks from Rowland Johnson, Trustee. It was a very productive session for all involved and follow-up events are planned.
 

A brand-new summer festival full of magic, music and much more is coming to Princethorpe College at the end of June. Organised by the College’s Commercial Enterprises team and Princethorpe’s PTA, Princethorpe’s Summer Fest promises to be an unforgettable summer festival experience for all the family. Building on the success of the PTA’s traditional Summer Fête and Motoring Festival, Princethorpe Summer Fest 2025 takes place on Sunday 29 June from 11.00am to 7.00pm.  

As the countdown to the new Summer Fest started in earnest this week, on Wednesday 4 June, Headmaster Grove du Toit welcomed Ruth Hurford-Jones from the College’s PTA and Yousaf and Amy Hussain from Carter & King, Rugby’s No.1 selling estate agent, who are generously sponsoring the event, to unveil a giant banner advertising the Summer Fest. The banner will be sited at the bottom of the College drive to encourage the wider community to come and join in all the fun.

Summer Fest 2025 includes a non-stop programme of entertainment on the main Festival Stage, featuring live performances by Krisis DJ, Mac Wood, Molly Gone Mad and James Byrne, as well as showcasing the talents of local groups including the Rock Choir, Local Vocals, the Collaboration Choir, the cast of the College’s recent musical Newsies Jr, Love Ballet Dance Company, Crescent School’s Choir, a Taekwondo demonstration and Princethorpe’s Dance Company.  

Across the site, visitors will be able to explore the College’s GCSE and A-level Art, Photography and Design Exhibition, part of Warwickshire Open Studios, the always popular Motoring Festival with its extensive display of interesting, classic and vintage vehicles and try their hands (and feet) on the College’s Climbing Wall. Also on offer all day will be Activities and Games including Crazy Golf, Glitter and Tattoos and Team Super Sports fun and last but by no means least the unmissable PTA Fun Zone where for a one off £10 wristband charge visitors can enjoy unlimited access to Total Wipeout, a Surf Simulator, an inflatable Helter Skelter and other attractions.

Attending the event will be a fantastic selection of artisan craft stalls offering plenty for everyone to discover and explore. There will also be a mouthwatering lineup of local food and drink vendors to suit all tastes from pizza to tacos, tapas, burgers and vegan options, plus a full bar with gin, prosecco and pimms on offer. There will even be specially brewed Princethorpe Ale on sale along with limited edition jars of Princethorpe Honey produced by the College beekeeper.

College Headmaster, Grove du Toit, comments, “Plenty of work has gone in behind the scenes to put together Princethorpe’s first Summer Fest. It’s going to be a great family day out with something for everyone, from music, arts and craft lovers to classic car fans and foodies as well as providing plenty of entertainment and activities for all to enjoy.”  

Yousaf Hussain, Director, Carter & King, said, “We are delighted to be supporting Princethorpe College’s Summer Fest. It’s going to be a fantastic event, and we are pleased to be able to connect and engage with the wider Princethorpe community.”

Ruth Hurford-Jones, Chair of Princethorpe’s PTA added, “Everyone is welcome at Summer Fest, entry costs just £5 per car to be paid on the day so make sure you put the date in your diary and come and join in all the fun.”

For more information on Princethorpe’s Summer Fest visit here.

On Wednesday 4 June, Princethorpe welcomed prospective parents and pupils into school for the College’s flagship Summer Open Evening.

The school and grounds looked their best and everywhere was a hive of activity.  Departments had prepared informative displays and had plenty of exemplar work on show, staff and current pupils were on hand to take questions and talk with parents and of course there were plenty of fun subject-related activities for younger (and older) visitors to enjoy.  Rewards were on offer for all those who ‘had a go’ with stickers to collect and a choice of Princethorpe prizes for the children to collect on their way home.

Outside many chose to meet our beekeeper up in Switzerland, watch the tennis display on the courts, test themselves in sports challenges on the astro  or visit the Team Super Sports display.  In the Sports Centre the climbing wall was a very popular attraction. Across the school, classrooms were abuzz with parents and children exploring subjects such as Science, IT, Maths, DT, Art, English and Languages.

Music entertained our visitors in the Chapel and the Newsies Jnr open rehearsals attracted audiences to the Clarkson theatre.  There were scones to taste in Food and Nutrition, explosive Chemistry experiments to impress and even the archives in the Library to explore.

Grove du Toit, Headmaster, welcomed parents with an inspiring address, talking about the school, its plans for the future and the ‘Spirit of Family’ ethos that allows Princethorpe to help every child to succeed.

Over 180 families attended the evening, many completely new to the school.  For all it was a great chance to soak up the special Princethorpe atmosphere and to get a flavour of day-to-day life.  All evening enthusiastic staff and pupils extolled the virtues of Princethorpe’s tailored individual approach.

A huge thank you to all the staff, pupils, prefects and parents who helped on the evening and to all those involved in the preparations.  The school looked amazing and the feedback from our visitors as they left was very positive.
 

Princethorpe College was once again delighted to host the National Schools and Riding Clubs Two-Day Event. Run in conjunction with Stoneleigh Riding Club, 124 competitors took part in a two-day competition, over the May bank holiday weekend, 24 to 25 May. One of only a few ‘long format’ events open to schools and riding clubs in the UK. It included dressage and show-jumping on the Saturday and roads and tracks, steeplechase and cross-country on the Sunday.

Princethorpe College has been involved with this event for 21 years and this was the tenth year the College has hosted the event on the Princethorpe estate. The course looked magnificent against the backdrop of the Princethorpe Tower and included classes at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 100cm to appeal to a wide range of riders. The year’s event welcomed competitors from across the country.  

Princethorpe College had riders competing at all heights and had good results across the classes with the school’s 80cm team ‘Cloisters’ finishing first overall in the Schools competition and also claiming the Gold Medal in the Independent Schools Association’s class. The school just missed out on more medals in the 70cm class where team ‘Benedictine’ placed fourth.  

Riding for 70cm team were Darcey Wilcox-Smith, 10th on Court Chester, Charlotte Nichols, 13th on Birtley Royal Guardsmen and Darcey Edwards on Tambrook This Is Me.  

Representing Princethorpe in the 80cm team were Lucile Bell-Barth who as well as her team rosettes also took individual Silver in both the Schools’ and ISA classes after finishing second on Farrell Hill Boy. Isla Edwards finished in individual 4th place overall on Ricardo Diamond and should be commended after posting a super dressage score (best in class) at the event. Emilie Bell-Barth finished in overall 5th place on Laburnum Prince and Jess Belcher completed the team on Hendir Phoebe’s William. Also competing in the 80cm competition was Jess Hedgecock on Ballylee Tower.

In the 90cm class, Lizzie Nichols placed 6th on Tickety Boo and also won highest placed Warwickshire rider. Also representing Princethorpe was Jess Hedgecock on Golden Girl.

Our congratulations go to Shebbear College from Devon who took Gold in the 70cm and 100cm classes and to The Grange School from Cheshire who won the 90cm class. It was lovely to welcome their talented riders to the event.

Grove du Toit, Headmaster, said, “The College was delighted to welcome school and riding club competitors to the Princethorpe estate. It was great to see such a strong presence of school participants, many of whom had travelled long distances to take part in the competition. It was also wonderful to welcome former pupil and College equestrian team stalwart, OP, Claudia Newman to the event. Our thanks go to members of Stoneleigh Riding Club, our Grounds and Estates Teams and all the volunteers, without whom we would have been unable to stage such an exciting competition.”

Congratulations to all the riders who took part we hope you enjoyed competing at Princethorpe.  

The house teams at Princethorpe College took part in a ‘Yarn Bombing’ competition on Wednesday 4 June decorating the trees on the school drive. Their super effort resulted in a wonderful and colourful ‘makeover’ just in time to welcome visitors to the College’s Open Evening that night.

Yarn bombing is a form of street art, unofficial decoration which spreads good cheer. Knitters and crocheters from across the school responded brilliantly to the House teams’ request for contributions, designing and creating a wonderful array of decorations to use in the yarn bomb. Assembling it all was a real community effort too, with the House teams enjoying the tricky challenge of piecing together all the donations.

Austin were pronounced the winners with a tree that the judges felt had great visual impact and had clearly got lots of pupils involved, Benet were 2nd, More 3rd and Fisher 4th.

The overall end result was simply stunning, a huge well done to everyone who took part. 

House Bake Off is always a popular competition and this year we once again had another tantalising display of 37 creative entries. The ‘Games’ theme produced an incredible array of cakes with football and cricket pitches, snooker tables, golf greens, tennis courts and a whole array of board games from chess to snakes and ladders among the many different designs.

At lunchtime, on Thursday 5 June, House Activities Co-ordinator, Meg O’Gorman led a team of cake enthusiasts in the challenge of judging all the entries, considering taste, skill, decoration and relevance to the theme. Staff and pupils had crowded in at break time to admire all the amazing cakes and vote for their favourites. 

Miss O’Gorman, said, "Our House bakers are just incredible, the effort and creativity put into making these cakes was amazing. Congratulations to Benet who are the winners this time in both the taste and decoration categories."

Our favourite though, has to be Year 8 Eloise's Princethorpoly cake which is just incredible and very on brand!

A huge well done to everyone who took part!

Following on from the sell-out production of School of Rock, and in our first ever Musical Theatre production cast entirely using KS3 performers pupils, Disney’s Newsies JR. is playing at the Clarkson Theatre from Thursday 12 June to Saturday 14 June. The inspiring one-act musical, designed for Key Stage 3 performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film Newsies and the 2012 Broadway production of the same name, both of which were inspired by real-life events. The Princethorpe cast includes 40 students from Years 7 to 9, and it promises to be an amazing show packed with young talent.

It’s time to carry the banner with Disney’s Newsies JR.! You’ll be doing flips for the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Adapted especially for young performers, this musical features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, and includes rousing songs like “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “King of New York.” Newsies JR. is packed with nonstop thrills and a timeless message perfect for the whole family and every audience. 

Tickets are selling fast! For information on purchasing tickets please visit the link here.  The Clarkson Theatre has a limited number of seats, so if you can no longer make the performance you have booked, please cancel your booking through Eventbrite so that other families are able to book.

Disney’s Newsies JR. is presented through special arrangement with, and all materials are provided by, Music Theatre International.

Wednesday 25 June 2025 - 9.00am to 4.45pm
(Presentation to Parents and Information Fair from 3.30pm to 4.30pm)

The Induction Day for new pupils starting at the College in September 2025 will take place on Wednesday 25 June 2025. The day will consist of two separate events. The new pupils should arrive at school in their current school uniform for 9.00am, but no earlier than 8.45am and can be dropped off by the Sports Hall where they will be met by the Registrars.

They will spend the day getting to know Mrs Susan Harris, Head of Transition and Induction, their Head of House, meet their new Vertical Tutor Group and their teaching group. Refreshments at break and lunch will be provided.

Parents should return to the Sports Hall at 3.15pm (No earlier than 3.00pm please) for a prompt start at 3.30pm for their own talks and an Information Fair. Parking will be in the Orchard. There will be an introductory address by the Headmaster, Mr du Toit, and senior staff, after which parents will have the opportunity to visit the Information Fair.

The Fair comprises the following;

• Bus services
• Music and LAMDA lessons
• Medical matters
• Holroyd Howe Catering
• Library
• Parent Teacher Association
• Parents' Reading Group
• Sport at Princethorpe
• My School Portal and BYOD
• SEND
• School Shop/Uniform
• Team Super Sports Holiday Camps

Following the Fair you will be rejoined by your son or daughter for refreshments outside when there will be a further opportunity to chat with Mrs Harris, the Heads of House and other members of staff.  The day will finish around 4.45pm.

Year 7 Orientation Day - Monday 1 September 2025 - 9.30am to 4.00pm

The incoming Year 7 children will get a further opportunity to get to know the College and each other a little better on their Orientation Day on Monday 1 September, just before term begins on Tuesday 2 September.

Thursday 26 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 29 June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm

A celebration of the College pupils' GCSE and A-level Art, Photography, Textile and Design work will take place in the Sixth Form Centre on Thursday 26 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and on Sunday 29 June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

A range of design and technology projects, from resistant materials to textiles, will be showcased alongside the stunning art and photography work the College is renowned for.

Comments, Paul Hubball, Head of Art, "This is a great opportunity to share our pupils' fantastic creativity with a wider audience and to welcome more art and design lovers to Princethorpe."

All are welcome. On Thursday evening admission is free, on the Sunday admission will be £5 per car including entry to the College's Summer Fest. 

Friday 27 June 2025 - 6.00pm optional tour, 7.00pm Drinks Reception, 7.45pm supper

We are looking forward to welcoming back former pupils who are celebrating their 50th, 40th, 30th, 20th and 10th anniversaries of leaving. Leavers from other year groups are also most welcome to share in the celebrations.

Comments Alumni Relations and Development Officer, Caroline Spencer, "We had a wonderful turnout last year, and know that many OPs are keener to come to these events if they can be sure of seeing some familiar faces.  As we sadly do not hold contact details for all our alumni, we encourage anyone who is in touch with an OP to spread the word, so that as many as possible can come and enjoy this special reunion."

The Summer Supper is an established event in the OPs calendar, attracting a large number of OPs, along with former and current members of staff. The supper is preceded by an optional tour and a Drinks Reception in the Quad. Every year, the OPs also recognise long-standing members of staff and say farewell to any staff leaving the College. You can read about last year's reunion on Princethorpe Connect, here.

If you are an OP, or know an OP, who would like to attend, you can sign up via the event page on Princethorpe Connect by Wednesday 18 June to secure your place.

Sunday 29 June - 11.00am to 7.00pm

Princethorpe’s PTA are joining forces with the Foundation’s Commercial Enterprises Team to host a new exciting event – Princethorpe Summer Fest.

Join us for an unforgettable day building on the success of the PTA's Summer Fête and Motoring Festival!

Mark your calendars for Sunday 29 June, from 11.00am to 7.00pm, and get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration featuring:

• Live Music
• Performances from local groups
• Stunning Classic Car Display
• Craft and Beauty stalls selling lots of amazing products
• Exquisite Art, Photography and Design Exhibition
• Fun-filled Activities, Games, and Crafts for all ages!

And that's not all! 

For £10 enjoy an array of large-scale inflatables and games at the PTA Fun Zone! 

Indulge in a delightful array of food and drink including: 

• 🍟 The Rollin Bowls
• 🍕 Santina’s Wood Fired Pizza Co
• 🍪 Mils Cookies
• 🇪🇸 Tapas Zampa
• 🍔 Moo Hatch
• 🌮 Taco Lab  
• ☕ No13 Coffee Roasters 

There will also be a raffle on the day, and pupils will be coming home over the next week with raffle tickets so make sure you check bags and blazer pockets! Completed tickets can be returned to the Student Hub with the exact cash. The house that returns the most tickets will win ice creams, or ice lollies as a dairy alternative.

Don't miss out on this spectacular event - bring your friends and family for a day of entertainment, creativity, and delicious treats! 

Entry is £5 per car to be paid on the day. To get your tickets click here. 

With thanks to our generous sponsor, Carter and King.

Team Super Sports Camps are back this Summer! The camps are held at Princethorpe College from Monday 7 July until Friday 22 August, the Holiday Camps will run from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Summer Holiday Camp at Princethorpe College:

📆 Monday 7 July - Friday 22 August

⏰ Drop off 8.00am-9.00am / Pick up 4.00pm-5.00pm

😁 Ages 5-16

🏅 Rugby / Football / Gymnastics / Netball / Tennis / Cricket / Hockey - Children choose their sports!

⚠ EARLY BIRD: Expires Sunday 8 June

Check out this video of the Super Sports Camp at Princethorpe to see what they get up to. 

Camps are priced at £38 per day. 

Sibling discounts and flexible booking options available!

Click here to book your Team Super Sports camps 

Sunday 14 September 2025 - 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Princethorpe will be holding its annual Open Afternoon on Sunday 14 September from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. All are welcome to visit the College and for younger visitors, there will be many fun subject related activities organised by the departments.

The Headmaster will address visitors in the Chapel during the afternoon and refreshments will be available. 

To book your place please click here.

Year 6 Taster Days - Wednesday 10, Tuesday 16, and Thursday 18 September 2025.

Our Year 6 Taster Days are aimed at Year 6 pupils who wish to join the College in September 2026 and who have not already attended a Year 5 Taster Day. 

Taster Days are available on:

• Wednesday 10 September 2025
• Tuesday 16 September 2025
• Thursday 18 September 2025

Taster Days typically involve lessons, a question and answer session with some of our current pupils and a chance to talk to the Headmaster, Mr du Toit. They run from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Snacks and lunch are provided and there is no charge for the day.

To book your place click here.

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair arrives in school next week and will be running from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 June.

This year we will be locating the Book Fair in the Fishbowl (Pupil Entrance). It will be open for browsing and purchases during break times, lunch times and after school until 4.00pm.

Payment – the preferred method of payment is either contactless on the day or online at www.bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/pay.

We will automatically be notified of any online payments. Cash will be accepted as an alternative.

Books can be taken away as soon the payment is made, we are happy to hold a book for 24 hours to allow our pupils to make the payment online at the end of the day.

There is a fabulous range of books to browse through and this is a great opportunity to stock up for some summer reading!

Nicola Treadwell
Head Librarian

Please click here to view the Challenge Calendar for June. 

June is a month of light mornings, long summer evenings and the final full month of the school year. The June Challenge Calendar is updated with new lectures from Gresham College and from Cambridge University. 

As always there are a few challenges for pupils to get involved with. Entries should be sent to me for merits. Pupils also have the chance to appear in The Pinnacle if they produce something Da Vinci worthy. 

Julia Lindsay
Challenge Curriculum Co-ordinator

Warwickshire Libraries are delighted to announce that the competition to become Young Poet Laureate 2025/26 is now open. The search is on for the county's eleventh Young Poet Laureate, who will succeed Ananditha Venkatramanan in the role for 2025/26.

The competition is open to anyone aged between 13 and 17 who lives and is educated in Warwickshire and who would like to perform their own poetry to an audience. The Young Poet Laureate will take part in events and activities across the county and is offered the mentorship of a professional poet. Past Warwickshire Young Poet Laureates have performed on the radio, on film, at festivals and led their own poetry workshops.

For further information please click here.

Nicola Treadwell
Head Librarian

As we head into the Trinity Term, the library is excited to share our Literacy Road, which marks the events we will be celebrating and promoting this term with our excellent range of related reads.

Please click here for details.

Nicola Treadwell
Head Librarian

The Year 10 Subject Progress Evening will take place online on Wednesday 18 June, from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. Details of how to book appointments will be emailed week commencing Monday 9 June 2025.

Michael Spencer
Deputy Head - Academic

Progress Reports for Year 10 will be published on Friday 13 June, and will be available to view on My School Portal.  

Attainment grades on these reports will be based on the end of year examinations in most subjects. 

Michael Spencer
Deputy Head - Academic

Full reports for Year 9 will be published on Friday 20 June and will be available to view on My School Portal.

Attainment grades on these reports will be based on the end of year examinations in most subjects. 

Michael Spencer
Deputy Head - Academic

Full reports for Year 8 will be published on Friday 20 June and will be available to view on My School Portal.

Attainment grades on these reports will be based on the end of year examinations in most subjects. 

Michael Spencer
Deputy Head - Academic

Tutor Reports for Year 7 will be published on Friday 27 June, and will be available to view on My School Portal.

Attainment grades on these reports will be based on the end of year examinations in most subjects. 

Michael Spencer
Deputy Head - Academic

Please click here for a selection of recommended summer reads that are available to pupils from the library.

Sally Chadwick
Library Assistant

Invitations have been sent to parents of Year 11 Pupils and Upper Sixth Students for the year groups' Thanksgiving Services, both of which will be followed by a buffet supper.

Event and RSVP dates are as follows:

• Year 11 Thanksgiving Service and Buffet Supper - Thursday 19 June at 7.00pm. RSVP date Wednesday 11 June
   
• Upper Sixth Thanksgiving Service and Buffet Supper - Tuesday 24 June at 7.00pm.  RSVP date Monday 16 June

We hope our Year 11 pupils are looking forward to their End of Year Celebration to celebrate the end of their GCSE courses and exams before their transition to Sixth Form.

As a reminder, this celebration will be held on the evening of Friday 20 June 2025 from 7.00pm until 11.00pm and the venue will be the stunning Walton Hall Hotel in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. This is a special occasion, and the formal evening wear dress code will reflect that - dress to impress is certainly the order of the day!

A photographer and photobooth will be on hand to record the event for posterity. Photographs will be available to purchase on the evening, so pupils attending will require a payment card or other cashless payment method available to them.

We feel this will be a memorable evening for all involved and it will offer pupils an opportunity to celebrate the end of exams with all of their peers.

Beth Sharpe 
Deputy Head - Pastoral

As we near the end of term, I'd like to share some exciting events taking place over the coming weeks, as well as thank you for your continued support throughout the year. It's a busy and celebratory time in the Sixth Form, and we're looking forward to marking the end of term in style!

Lower Sixth Charity BBQ - Monday 23 June 2025

All Lower Sixth students, parents and families are invited to join the Sixth Form team for a summer BBQ where there will be food, drinks, a tombola, fun and games, and entertainment from our talented students! Tickets are now on sale and all monies raised will be going to the homelessness charity Shelter, which has been chosen by our students.

We are also on the lookout for prize donations to make the event even more special. If you are able to contribute a prize - large or small - please get in touch. Your support will help raise further funds for Shelter and add excitement to this much-loved event.

Here's a snapshot of what else is coming up this term.

• First Aid Training – 14 June 2025
• Grangers Event – 17 June 2025
• Lower Sixth BBQ – 23 June 2025
• Lower Sixth UCAS Trip (Birmingham) – 24 June 2025
• Upper Sixth Eucharist – 24 June 2025
• Orange Day – 26 June 2025
• Summer Fest – 29 June 2025
• Leavers’ Ball – 30 June 2025
• Make A Difference Day (MAD) - 30 June 2025
• A-level Results Day - 14 August 2025

Please keep an eye out for more details and communications about these events in the coming weeks.

It promises to be a memorable end to the academic year, with opportunities for learning, celebration, and well-earned fun.

Ben Collie 
Head of Sixth Form

Our weekly Food Bank collection continues throughout the Trinity term. 

We would like to ask for donations of dry or tinned food which will be donated to local food banks at the end of term. Donations can be handed to the Chaplaincy prefects, in the Limes, during tutor time on Fridays. 

House points given for each donation.

Thank you

Meg O'Gorman
House Activities Co-ordinator 

Monday 18 to Thurdsay 21 August

We are delighted to announce that Coventry Rugby Academy are holding their flagship Academy Elite Summer Camp at Princethorpe from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 August 2025 from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

The four-day immersive experience is designed to replicate the environment of a professional programme, with access to outstanding facilities and delivery from full-time Academy staff and guest senior coaches.

The camp is open to Princethorpe pupils from Year 7 to 10 who would like to experience an academy style rugby camp at a discounted rate of £225 (use code ELITEACADEMY at checkout). Numbers will be capped at 150 to protect the quality of experience, and following a 7-day priority window, any remaining places will be made available externally.

To book a place, please use the following link: Book Here.

Coventry Rugby Academy are also partnering with the College to provide pre-season training at the end of the summer holidays.

Joe Jackson 
Head of PE and Boys' Games

Next term your child will be taking part in Rugby and Hockey and following national governing body and school guidelines, it is compulsory that your child wears a mouthguard during these sports.

Therefore, in the interest of your child’s safety, we have invited OPRO, who specialise in the provision of custom made mouthguards, to visit the school on Thursday 4 September from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

On the day, the OPRO dental team will take impressions of all pupils who want to be fitted and the finished mouthguards will then be delivered back to your home address approximately 7 working days later.

OPRO offer a number of benefits with their service:

• Prices start from £41.99
• Our exclusive school design mouthguards are priced at £46.99 and can be found at the following link:

https://opro.info/PrincethorpeCollege

• Buy one mouthguard and get a second mouthguard for half price
• Your child will receive a complimentary Snap-Fit mouthguard at the dental visit so they have something to use whilst they wait for their Custom mouthguard to be delivered
• Each mouthguard comes with a dental warranty which covers up to £22,500
• Your child’s name and school  name will be included on the mouthguard and case
• OPRO store all of the models in case a replacement is required
• All mouthguards carry the CE mark

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity and have your child fitted, please place an order with OPRO on their website www.opro.com.

If you have any questions about the products or OPRO’s service please contact their customer care team directly on 01442 430690 or email info@oprogroup.com.

Once all the bookings have been confirmed we will inform you of the time slot that your child will be having their fitting.

Pupils do not need a custom made mouth guard to participate in sport, they can use mouthguards that can be purchased from the school shop or any sports shop.

Many thanks

Lee Cassell
Foundation Director of Sport

It is always great to be able to share news of pupils' co-curricular achievements outside of school.

Lower Sixth Former, Karum Sandhu, has just been recognised by Alcester Town Football Club. Karum was presented with the Special Clubman Trophy. The trophy is awarded to only one player out of the 28 teams at the club and recognises someone who had gone the extra mile. In Karum's case the trophy was given in recognition of  the commitment and dedication he has shown in never missing a match in the 11 seasons he has been playing at the club. An outstanding achievement, well done to Karum!

All participants - This year's scheme has now been running for over six months and participants should be requesting Assessor Reports from their Assessor for any three or six month activities. Participants should be proactive in this ensuring the sections are signed off in good time to complete their award. The qualifying expeditions all take place next half term which means Bronze and Silver participants can finish all elements by the end of this academic year.

Participants are reminded to check their Teams messages. Please check in with your participant to ensure they are making full use of the support on offer. There is lots of information under the 'Files' tab including a document with links to free online courses that would count towards the Skill or Volunteering sections. 

Participants are encouraged to use Teams chats with their Young Leader or individually with Tamsin Frost, Natalie Hardy or Sion Murphy for any extra help.

The presentation, expedition dates and other useful information including the links to online courses is still live on My School Portal under the Co-curricular - Princethorpe page. Link here.

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

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head (Co-curricular and Operations)

Did you know you can support the Princethorpe PTA online?

Follow, like, and share our social media posts to help us reach a wider audience. The more people who are aware of our fundraising events, the greater impact we can make for the school community! Please see below the links to our social media pages:

Facebook: PTA Princethorpe

Instagram: @princethorpepta

Thank you for your support. 

Princethorpe PTA

We are delighted at the number of people who volunteer to help us out on events. If you and fellow parents have any spare time we always welcome the help and support. 

If you can help with the following events please complete the form linked here.  Any help offered will be gratefully received. 

• Princethorpe College Summer Musical Theatre Production – Thursday 12 June, Friday 13 June, Saturday 14 June
• Induction Day – Wednesday 25 June 3.00-5.00pm
• Summer Fest - Sunday 29 June 11.00am-7.00pm (time slots will be allocated so you can enjoy the festival).

We are looking for helpers to support with the following stalls at Summer Fest:

• Pre-loved uniform
• Raffle
• Bar
• Summer tea
• Festival goodies
• Tombola
• Popcorn and Candy Floss

Please get in touch with our PTA secretary, Melanie Flegg via ptassociation@princethorpe.co.uk or alternatively message us via Instagram or Facebook and share any ideas of events you would like to see us putting on and getting involved with. 

Yes it’s true, if you sign up to Princethorpe College Easyfundraising, when you shop online the retailer will give us a percentage of your spend at no extra cost to you. It is a reward and thank you for shopping with the retailer and free money in the PTA pot to spend on the much needed extras in the school.

We DO keep reminding you about Easyfundraising, however we have raised £715 so far this school year with 79 supporters including parents, family and friends. Just think of what this amount could be with a fraction more of you signed up!

It is incredibly easy! If you are not already registered, please visit the link here or search for Easyfundraising and find Princethorpe PTA. Once registered you can set automatic tracking or go through the Easyfundraising App to purchase and the PTA will receive a percentage of what you spend!

We are hoping to buy a 3D printer for the Technology Department with the money raised via Easyfundraising. This will really make a difference to the department and students! 

Thank you.

Current bus users (who had not given notice by this half term or who are not leaving the school this summer) will very shortly be receiving an email from Vectare inviting them to make their bus services booking for 2025-2026. 

There have been changes to the routes and some timings, so please do familiarise yourself with the service your child is going to use.  In addition, from September as publicised we will be introducing three late bus routes, Leamington/Stratford, Coventry/North Rugby and South Rugby/Southam stopping at a limited number of hub stops from Monday to Thursday. 

If you foresee your child using the late bus service on a regular basis please speak to Vectare who can amend your booking to reflect this, to make an ad hoc late bus booking please follow the video guide here. 

Bus passes are booked on an annual basis and are invoiced termly, starting with the Michaelmas Term fees. Payment must be made by the start of each term in order to guarantee the place. 

Those wishing to book a new single or return bus pass will be able to do so from late June. 

Ad hoc journeys for the next academic year will be available to book from the bus website from the end of the summer holidays. All ad hoc users must pre-book a seat to travel. A £10 penalty fare will be charged per journey for those who fail to do so. 

Should you have any queries please email princethorpe@vectare.co.uk. 

Over the Easter holidays pupils received an email on their College Outlook account detailing all the textbooks that they currently have on loan from the Library. These books will need returning after their last exam (pupils can drop the relevant book off after each exam to make it easier if they wish).  

All textbooks need to be handed back to the library by 30 June 2025 at the very latest.  Pupils must not hand any of the books listed on the email to their teachers but must be returned to the library.

In addition, all Year 11 and Upper Sixth pupils must return their locker keys to the Pupil Hub before 23 June 2025. Pupils will be reminded on Teams and on Pupil Briefing. 

Any textbooks that are still outstanding after this date will be added to the final bill and there will be a £5 charge for any keys lost or not returned.

It may be that pupils have other books that have been given to them directly by their teachers that are not listed on the email, these will need to be handed back the relevant subject teacher.

We are expecting back around 800 books, so assistance with this is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Nicola Treadwell
Head Librarian

Please see below our current vacancies:

Princethorpe College

• Learning Support Assistant

Full details and how to apply are available via the following link: Join Us

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