There is just over a week left until the end of the school year but before then pupils have House Activities Day to look forward to, the theme for which remains a closely guarded secret!

We hope Year 11 and the Upper Sixth enjoyed their official last days in school this week. They have shown resilience and determination over the last year, so it was a real pleasure to see them enjoying their last day celebrations.

Watch out for the final edition of the Flagpole this school year published on Friday 9 July.

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First Review For Princethorpe By Prestigious Good Schools Guide

Princethorpe has received its first ever review by the prestigious Good Schools Guide. The Guide, which selects schools to be included on merit alone, is famous for its unbiased and candid reviews of state and private schools, and is trusted by families worldwide. Princethorpe is now one of just 1,300 schools currently reviewed by the Guide, out of over 30,000+ schools in the UK.

An editor from the Guide visited the College in May, interviewed Ed Hester, the Headmaster, toured the campus, observed lessons and spoke with pupils and parents.

The 2,500-word review, which now appears on the Good Schools Guide’s website and will be included in the next hard copy edition, includes a pen portrait of the Headmaster, plus insights into exam results, teaching and learning, co-curricular life, discipline and the College’s ethos and heritage.

Commenting on the College's approach to pastoral care, the Guide says: 

“There are two rules at the school: be kind and do your best. The whole school runs on this ethos and it appears to be all that is needed as pupils and staff adhere to it. The school is renowned for its pastoral care and kindness. Every parent we spoke to mentioned it and for virtually all of them it was the reason they chose the school. ‘It really is like a family and we are included too.’ These two old fashioned values shape the school. It’s open minded and all are very welcome but the Catholic teaching permeates throughout. Every child is treated as an individual ‘and they really are,’ said parents. The overall feeling that this is a kind school, we would concur.”

The very comprehensive and positive review concludes with a Last Word, which sums up the Guide’s findings:

We have the impression that Princethorpe College just gets on with things, modestly feeling no need to blow its own trumpet. But during the long-term tenure of this head it has gained in confidence, reputation and status and parents have sat up and taken notice. They know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to educating their children and have found the school that agrees with them; a good outcome for all.

To read in full What the Good Schools Guide says click here.

Comments Ed Hester, Headmaster, “It was a pleasure to welcome the Good Schools Guide to Princethorpe. We are delighted that they have recognised our ‘spirit of family’ and found us to be a ‘kind school’ and that every parent they spoke to was ‘hugely impressed by the diligence and commitment of our staff’. They have successfully managed to get under our skin and paint what we feel is an accurate picture of life at the school.

He continued, "Thank you to all the parents and pupils who kindly spoke to the Guide's editor about their experience of the school."

Year 11 And Upper Sixth Enjoy Thanksgiving Celebrations

To mark the end of their journeys through school, Year 11 and the Upper Sixth took part in Thanksgiving Services this week as they celebrated their last day in school. Parents joined the services virtually and both events were joyous occasions full of celebration and optimism. For us all it was a wonderful opportunity to remember and reminisce over pupils' time at the College, the friends they have made and the many adventures they have had along the way.

Both Year 11 and the Upper Sixth then enjoyed BBQ picnics and plenty of fun and games with their friends before finally heading home.

We wish Year 11 and Upper Sixth the very best as they move on to the next exciting chapter in their lives. They have been delightful year groups, have worked hard, risen to the challenge and we are confident they will be rewarded with success when the examination results are published in August.

If you missed the services you can watch a recording of them here:

Year 11 Thanksgiving

Upper Sixth Thanksgiving

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Five Year 10 Pupils Awarded Silver Certificates In Junior Physics Challenge

On Friday 7 May, 60 Princethorpe College Year 10 pupils took part in the Junior Physics Challenge, a competition organised by the British Physics Olympiad.

This year the competition was run online and attracted 6,171 entries from 122 schools. It comprised of two papers each containing 30 multiple choice questions on topics that included Dynamics, Electricity, Optics, Heat, Units, Astronomy and Waves and was designed to engage and challenge pupils by offering a range of problems to solve. It was a great opportunity for our physicists to apply their curriculum knowledge of physics practically.

Five Princethorpe pupils were awarded Silver certificates including Zak Abba, Harry Fitzpatrick, Amy Hogg, Tom Lomas and Joseph Newborough. A further 44 pupils received Bronze certificates.

Dan Lee, Head of Physics, said, "Congratulations go to all the participants, it was great to see our Year 10 pupils engaging with the Junior Physics Challenge."

Another Exceptional Summer Art, Photography And Design Show

The Summer Art, Photography and Design Show opened on Thursday 24 June. This year the event was pre-bookable and on the Thursday evening we were delighted to welcome some 140 visitors to the school in timed viewing slots. The displays will once again be on show on Sunday 27 June allowing visitors to enjoy the superb standard of work this year’s GCSE and A-level pupils have produced.

Those who know the College will be familiar with its formidable reputation for quality Art and Design. The walls of the College are adorned with exceptional examples and the work at this year’s show was no exception with striking portraiture and photography sitting alongside technically complex product design.

The Sixth Form Centre and Lecture Theatre were transformed into an eclectic exhibition space, the light and airy atrium helping to showcase the work at its best. The College’s exhibition is one of many venues across Coventry and Warwickshire taking part in Warwickshire Open Studios 2021.

On display was work from A-level and GCSE pupils exploring a diverse range of mediums and themes. In the main hall fascinating portraiture sat alongside superb studies, imaginative illustrations and phenomenal photography. In the Design and Technology studio, intricately stitched dresses and tutus showcased this year’s Textiles pieces. With multipurpose furniture a theme running through many Resistant Materials’ final products.

Visitors were audibly impressed with what they saw, stopping to stare in wonder, exclaiming over the ingenuity and talent and enjoying the fine collection of work.

Our congratulations go to all our GCSE and A-level pupils for producing such a worthy display. Thanks go to the Art and Photography Department and the Design and Technology Department for all their support and inspiration to pupils this and every year and for putting together such an outstanding display.

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Trinity Term Celebration Of Achievement

As the Trinity term draws to a close it is time once again to recognise and celebrate the many pupils who have risen to the challenge of the College’s ethos.

This term Assistant Head, Co-curricular, Neil McCollin, congratulated 42 pupils from across the College who had been nominated by members of staff for recognition for their achievements. All had tried their best; some had excelled or showed commitment to the performing arts, sports or academic studies, whilst others had gone over and above for their House or Tutor group. All were an outstanding example for their peers.

Mr McCollin thanked each and every one of them, recognising the commitment and effort they put in and all that they do to enrich school life.

This term congratulations go to:

From Year 7: Charlie Atkins, Daniel Ovens Gibbs and James Wright

From Year 8: Sean Birtley, Hattie Gray, Ruby Mander, Lorna McLoughlin, Ben Moore, Sophie Nicolle, André Onyekwe, Emmi Parmenter and Dylan Williams

From Year 9: Sammie Borland, Andrew Hope, David Ikuomola, Albert Jackson-Bettles, Ben Rose, Harriet Sharpe, Priya Somel and Oscar Tebbatt

From Year 10: Tahlia Collis-Smith, Alexander Hammond, Tom Hollis, Tilly Houghton, Claudia Newman, Darcy Reeve, James Robinson, Zoe Shayler, Zara Simpson, Daisy Southgate, Alice Whittaker and Izzy Wright

From Year 11: Edward Sharpe

From Lower Sixth: Kate Keane, Caitlin Mason, Cam McGregor, Ben Scares, Max Smith and Luke Williams 

From Upper Sixth: Katie Heywood, Mia Hornett and Abbie O'Carroll-Bailey

More information on the pupils’ achievements can be found here.

Upper Sixth Enjoy PC At The Races

The Upper Sixth enjoyed a fun social event last Friday that gave the year group a welcome chance to catch up. The students were back in school for their Bridging Courses, a series of sessions offering activities, advice and support.

PC At the Races took place at lunchtime and the Upper Sixth chose their horses and then took their seats to cheer them on. Former Head Boy, Jack Neale did a superb job commentating and after the four races were run it was Daisy Walker who took the trophy for picking the most winners. The event concluded with a tasty picnic lunch.

 

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Confirmation June 2021

We are profoundly grateful to Father Teddy O’Brien MSC, our Parish Priest and to Father Alan Whelan MSC who made it possible for our Confirmands to be able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this term.

Father Teddy celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in the College Chapel, along with Father Alan, on three separate occasions, in order to maintain social distancing regulations. In total 18 pupils were Confirmed.

The Confirmands are to be congratulated on their diligence in preparing for Confirmation, attending sessions both in person and on line and for witnessing to their faith.

Carnegie Shadowers Celebrate As Winners Announced

On Wednesday June 16 the winner of the Carnegie Medal 2021 was announced and Princethorpe College’s shadowing group celebrated in style. The College Shadowers got together for a small party outside to hear the winners announced and of course to talk more about the books!

Our pupils were among thousands across the country who had enjoyed reading and debating this year’s shortlist of eight novels. An activity which broadens their reading choices, challenges their preconceptions and sharpens their debating skills. After all that reading, Princethorpe’s Shadowers’ choice of winner was Run, Rebel, a debut novel by Manjeet Mann, about a girl who runs in quiet rebellion to escape an arranged marriage. Run, Rebel was also awarded the Shadowers’ Choice Award as the most popular book amongst the Shadowers nationally.

The winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal was the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds. It features 10 intertwining, interconnecting stories from the international bestselling author Jason Reynolds about those 15 minutes of unsupervised independence; the walk home from school.

Princethorpe's pupils have had great fun taking part in the Shadowing, and we will be doing it all again next year.

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Two Day TEFL Course Teaches Valuable Skills

20 Sixth Formers and two Year 11 pupils have just completed a two-day course in Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL). Taught by Nathan Lomax, an experienced TEFL Teacher Trainer, and former Modern Foreign Languages university lecturer, the course took place in school on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June. The course covered topics such as teaching English language skills, identifying learning styles and creating learning materials through a series of engaging and fun learning activities.

Princethope’s Sixth Form has offered the TEFL qualification for a number of years. TEFL certification is particularly useful for those students considering a gap year abroad, as it offers a good way to help fund travel. Despite giving up two full days of their weekend, all the participants really enjoyed the course.

Ethan Smith said, "Even though it was two full days the tutor kept us really engaged and interested." Tom Spencer, said, "Learning Chinese was eye-opening and fun and the teaching practice gave an insight into what Princethorpe College staff experience." Lucy Hatfield, added, "It was a new way to discover English as a language. I was reminded of what adverbs were!"

Congratulations to all who successfully completed the course. Everyone passed with flying colours and we wish you well in your TEFL adventures!

 

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Andrew Takes Part In Opening Of Coventry’s COVID Memorial Garden

Year 8 pupil, Andrew Gordon took part in the official opening of the COVID Memorial Rose Garden at Memorial Park in Coventry on Monday 14 June. The garden, that is made up of four new rose beds, was sponsored by the Godiva Trust who worked in partnership with Memorial Park managers and gardeners to develop and create the rose garden to remember all those who lost their lives during the pandemic.

Andrew is an ambassador for the Godiva Trust, an organisation that works with schools, groups and individuals to provide opportunities for growth, development and social cohesion across communities. Andrew has worked with the Godiva Trust for several years freely giving his own time to help others. He was invited to take part in the opening event alongside children from four other schools. Also attending the opening of the Memorial Rose Garden was Father Teddy O’Brien MSC, Parish Priest for the College Chapel, Our Lady of the Angels, Princethorpe. Father Teddy offered a blessing at the opening event.

The official opening was covered by Midlands Today as well as local newspapers and radio stations and Andrew even got to be interviewed.

 

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Kerry Low’s Destination Dream Job Journal

Kerry Low’s careers handbook, Destination Dream Job Journal, has just been reviewed in Careers Matters, the journal for the Career Development Institute. The review is professional recognition for her journal that was first published last year.

Kerry works part time as a Careers Adviser for Princethorpe College and has over 20 years experience in the careers industry. She put together the Destination Dream Job Journal to act as a ‘careers adviser in a book’ for anyone trying to plan their next career move.

Kerry explains, “I have been in the business a long time and had never come across a good careers handbook so the Destination Dream Job Journal was my way of helping people to work out what it is they really want to do. I really am delighted to see my journal featured in Careers Matters magazine and it is such a lovely review, it is a wonderful endorsement of the handbook.”

Pupils here at the College benefit from advice and input from both Kerry and Princethorpe’s Head of Careers, Jacqui Quinney. Together they provide a comprehensive careers service, encouraging and supporting pupils as they develop their career plans. However, Kerry’s journal is fantastic news for the wider world and it is great to see it receiving professional recognition.

More information is available here.

Events

PTA Summer Raffle Still Going Ahead

Although we have sadly had to cancel the PTA Summer Fête and Motoring Festival in the light of Covid restrictions continuing, we are pleased to confirm that happily the PTA Summer Raffle will still be going ahead. 

There is a 1st Prize of £250, 2nd Prize of a Fortnum and Mason Hamper, 3rd Prize of £100 and many more fabulous items to be won. The raffle is a great way to raise funds for the school, even more so this year with the cancellation of so many of our other fundraising events.

Please return all ticket stubs to the Student Hub via pupils or post by Wednesday 30 June. The draw will be made on Thursday 1 July and prize winners will be notified on Friday 2 July. 

The winners will also be confirmed in the final Flagpole of the year on Friday 9 July.

Princethorpe PTA 



Princethorpe Inter-Schools' Dressage Competition

Sunday 4 July 2021

The annual Inter-Schools' Dressage Competition takes place at Princethorpe on Sunday 4 July.

The Area 5 Dressage Competition organised by Stoneleigh Riding Club will also take place at Princethorpe on the same day.

A link to the Princethorpe Equestrian page of the Princethorpe College website can be found by clicking here.

Further information is available from Alex Darkes at Princethorpe on 01926 634207 or alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk

OPs vs College Sports Day 2021

Saturday 4 September 2021 - 10.30pm to 5.00pm

We are gearing up for the 9th annual Old Princethorpians vs College Sports Day (and 11th John Shinkwin Trophy Match) on Saturday 4 September.

We are planning to repeat previous years' successful format with a relaxing day that mixes sporting matches with music, a complimentary BBQ, ice cream van and a subsidised bar. In addition we are planning an after match sit down buffet meal at the end of the day when the awards will be made.

As in previous years points will be accumulated throughout the day, with the Alex Wallis Memorial Shield being awarded to the victors at the end of the main programme.

Format of day:

10.45am to 12.00pm Football OPs vs Staff

12.00pm to 1.00pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Girls vs OPs XI (x 2)

1.15pm to 2.15pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Boys vs OPs XI (x 2)

1.30pm to 2.30pm Netball Princethorpe College 1st VII Girls vs OPs VII (x 2)

2.30pm to 3.45pm Rugby - John Shinkwin Trophy - Princethorpe College 1st XV Boys vs OPs XV (leavers of 2020 and 2021) plus additional College vs Older OPs (for non contact adapted game)

4.15pm to 5.00pm After Match Awards and Buffet

OPs wishing to play should contact Neil McCollin. College players will be notified of their selection via SOCS.

Please come along and support all the teams!

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Parents' Reading Group - Reminder

The Parents' Reading Group has been running for many years now. A group of parents get together once a month to discuss a book we have all previously agreed on. It's an opportunity for readers to share their reading interests with others and to pick up suggestions to broaden their own reading. We are very eclectic in our tastes and completely unpretentious. We'd welcome newcomers and can guarantee all a warm and friendly welcome when we are once again able to meet.

As circumstances will not permit us to meet at present many of us have kept in touch about books via email.  Please let me know if you’d like to be on the reading group emailing list (chriskerrigan@princethorpe.co.uk) and I’ll add you to it. We look forward to welcoming a few new faces when permitted to meet, but until then we’ll continue to share reading suggestions via email.

Chris Kerrigan
Head of English

Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival for school children is being run as a digital event this year. They have published lots of free content that students can drop-in and watch on demand until 14 September. They can be filtered by age and theme, but are most suited to KS3 students.

Click here for further information.

The Science Department

Academic

Year 9 And Lower Sixth Full Reports - Reminder

Reports for Year 9 and Lower Sixth will be published today, Friday 25 June 2021, and will be available to view on My School Portal.

Dr Michael Reddish
Deputy Head - Academic
 

The Hildegard Awards

It is time again for our prestigious Hildegard Awards to be presented to our pupils to celebrate academic endeavour and attainment. Pupils are nominated by their subject teachers for their effort and progress in the classroom.  St Hildegard was a 12th century Benedictine abbess who was regarded as a person of wide knowledge and learning. She left a huge legacy of writing, music, Christian works and was a true polymath. The pupils who receive these awards are congratulated for their endeavours and progress in this spirit.

Good luck to all and congratulations to those pupils who receive their certificates.

Dr Liz Pyne
Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning

Public Exam Results

The government has confirmed that exam results will be published on the following days:

  • Tuesday 10 August 2021 – A-level and AS results
  • Thursday 12 August 2021 – GCSE and Latin L1 and L2 results

Please rest assured that we plan to be in school to support pupils in the usual ways – pastorally, academically and offering careers advice. We will release precise details of how the Results Days will work nearer the time when we know the current government guidelines but please make sure to protect the dates in your diary.

Dr Michael Reddish
Deputy Head - Academic

Pastoral

Exploitation And Substance Misuse Awareness For Parents - Reminder

Warwickshire County Council together with Barnado's and Compass are raising awareness of exploitation and substance misuse. Please see the attached flyer here if you would like to book a free place on their webinar on Tuesday 6 July.

Lost Property

We have a terrific amount of lost property at the Student Hub, including personal items of jewellery and glasses.

If your child has mislaid any items, please email lostproperty@princethorpe.co.uk or ask your child to pop along to the Student Hub to check.

Any unclaimed, un-named items of lost property will be donated to charity at the end of the Trinity term.

Where at all possible, in future can all items be named to enable us to return them to the rightful owner.

Universities and Careers

Year 11 Work Experience - Reminder

We are still hoping that Year 11 pupils can undertake some work experience this year.

I know that this is a very challenging time, and that getting some work experience could be less easy for the next few months, but as things start to open up, it could be possible.

Placements can be done at any time after the Bridging courses have been completed. They can also be undertaken during the early part of Lower Sixth, for example October half term 2021.

I would also suggest looking at the website Springpod which offers a virtual work experience programme which has been highly recommended by our Careers Advisor.

Many thanks to those who already have managed to help their son/daughter obtain a placement; in the meantime please could you let me know if you have managed to arrange something by emailing miketaylor@princethorpe.co.uk

Mike Taylor
Work Experience Co-ordinator

University Student Finance - Reminder

Student Finance applications for students starting their university study later this year are open now.

Please see below some top application tips.

Gather together the right information
To apply, students will need to gather the following information:

·         Passport (or original birth/adoption certificate)

·         University and course details

·         National Insurance number

·         Bank details

Parents who are supporting the application may find it helpful to have their P60 for 2019/20 and any other income information to hand.

Apply early
Students should apply early to ensure that you receive your loan payments in time for the start of the university term. You can do this by visiting www.gov.uk/student-finance

If you are planning to take a gap year, then you don’t need to apply now; you will need to make your application at this time next year.

Apply even if you don’t have a confirmed place
It doesn’t matter if you haven't yet decided where it is you want to study. Just apply using your current first choice and this can be updated easily later through your online account.

Jacqui Quinney
Head of Careers

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University Application Help For Lower Sixth Parents - Reminder

UCAS.com has a wealth of information to help you make sense of the application process, as well as a monthly parents’ newsletter. Sign up here to receive all their latest news.

Also, if you’re confused about what loans are available for students and how much you’ll be expected to pay then visit this link at MoneySavingExpert.com for plenty of helpful advice.

Jacqui Quinney
Head of Careers

 

Charity

Support The Walkers Taking On 24 Miles For Mary’s Meals

The College is coming to the end of another super year of fundraising for Mary’s Meals, Year 4 of the Makalanga project stands at £7,367.42. With the 24 mile walk still to come we are confident that we will reach out target of £9,800 and once again fully fund the feeding programme for 622 children at Makalanga school.

Over another amazing year the project has received donations from pupils, staff, parents and friends of the Foundation across a range of fundraising events that have included World Porridge Day, Marathon Runs and the PTA Burn’s Night Quiz. 118 individual online donations have been received ranging in size from £5 to £200 which together with the in-school collections have helped the College on its way to the target.

Please do consider sponsoring the 90 pupils and staff who will be taking on this year’s challenge on Sunday 4 July. They will be starting in Meriden and follow the Coventry Way route to Ryton before finishing with an eight-mile loop to end at Princethorpe College.

Huge thanks to all involved in supporting the project, together you have helped Princethorpe College become one of the top school fundraisers for charity Mary’s Meals.

If you would like to support Year 4 of the project or find out more, please click here.

PTA

Princethorpe College PTA - Easyfundraising - Reminder

Please don’t forget that Princethorpe College PTA is registered with easyfundraising. So, although we’re unable to get together and hold fundraising events in person, we can continue to raise free funds, at no extra cost to you.

When you shop via the easyfundraising website or app, with over 4,100 of your favourite retailers, including John Lewis & Partners, eBay, Amazon and many more, you will raise FREE donations for the school.  

If you’re not already registered, please visit our easyfundraising page here:

This will really make a difference to our school! Thank you for your support.

PTA Extends A Warm Welcome To Their AGM - Reminder

Thursday 16 September 2021
Sixth Form Centre Dining Room - 7.00pm

The PTA extend a warm welcome to all, and hope you will be able to join us for cheese and wine at the PTA AGM on Thursday 16 September at 7.00pm.

The AGM will give new and current parents an opportunity to find out what the PTA does for the school, and how you could help us by supporting activities such as Open Days and the Christmas Fair and Summer Fête.

There will be an opportunity to meet other parents, those who are new to the PTA and existing members. We have a number of parents who are involved in the PTA to differing degrees. As well as welcoming those parents who may wish to join us on the committee – we also very much welcome parents who may be able to spare an hour supporting the fairs or welcoming visitors to the school on Open Days. It really is an excellent way to get involved with school life, and you can offer as little or as much of your time as you feel is possible.

Our main aim is to provide the ‘extras’ for the school which are very much appreciated by pupils and staff alike; we support events such as Trips, House Activities Day, Planet Princethorpe, the Library and hopefully the proms which the children missed out on last year. 

If you are interested and would like to discuss what is involved in being on the PTA please feel free contact the Committee at pta@princethorpe.co.uk

We hope you will be able to join us on the night and very much look forward to meeting you.

Princethorpe PTA

Co-Curricular

Activities Day - Monday 5 July 2021

With 10 days to go to Activities Day all the pupils will have received an email confirming their choice and what activity they will be doing. The majority of pupils have been able to do their first choice which is fantastic. 

Can parents please keep an eye out on their emails during the next few days; there will be a minimum of one email coming from our Princethorpe Visits System, Evolve. The email will include consent forms to be completed by parents and we ask that these are returned by Wednesday 30 June. 

We now look forward to the day which will be a great conclusion to the academic year. 

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular 

 

Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award 2020-21

Year 9 Bronze   

Well done to Group A for completing their Qualifying Expedition. Your assessors will add your reports. Group B should refer to their emails for the final expedition details. For all, please continue to sign off your volunteering, physical and skills sections. 

Year 10 and 11 Silver 

Well done on completing your qualifying expedition. An outstanding effort in varied and difficult weather conditions. Please keep an eye on your eDofE account to check whether your award has been approved and if there are any queries. Should you find any school or Peak kit, please label and return to the student hub.  

Lower Sixth Gold

Well done on completing your practice expedition. Please keep an eye on your emails for final details regarding the Review and Route Planning session on Wednesday 7th July 12.30pm - 4.30pm in The Limes. Please do continue to log your hours for the volunteering, physical and skills sections, plus booking your residentials.

Upper Sixth Gold   

Well done on completing your gold qualifying expedition. An outstanding effort 21 months after you first signed up to the award scheme. Please contact me via Teams to book your completion meeting.  

Will Bower 
Head of Outdoor Education – DofE Manager 

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Housekeeping

New School Uniform Order for September 2021

Should you require any new uniform items for your son or daughter in readiness for September, please email uniform@princethorpe.co.uk and the Uniform team will be in touch when your order is ready to collect.

New Lower Sixth parents can email the shop at uniform@princethorpe.co.uk or call 01926 634272 for an appointment for sports kit.

Sports kit embroidery will be done over the summer holidays and items will be ready to collect from the Uniform Shop on the first day of term.

Barbara Bromwich
Foundation Shop Manager

Bus Services 2021-22

Current bus users (who had not given notice or who are not leaving the school this summer) have now received an email confirming their bus booking for 2021-22.

The renewed booking is based on the same service, stop and type of pass used for the Trinity Term.   

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 are now able to do so until Friday 9 July from our bus website here. Please be sure to select the 2021-22 service.

Ad hoc journeys for the next academic year will be available to book from the bus website from Monday 23 August 2021. 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 buses@princethorpe.co.uk.

Library Book Amnesty - Reminder

We are really fortunate to have two well stocked Libraries and we would like your help to keep it that way.

We are having a Book Amnesty and hope that you can dig out any long forgotten Library books that have not been returned, and let us have them back, with no questions asked.

We are particularly keen to have any A-level books returned.

You can place returned items into the labelled box positioned outside of the main Library or they can be handed directly to the Librarians, Mrs Scott or Mrs O’Connor.

Thank you for your support with this.

Mrs Scott
College Librarian

 

Return Of Deposits - Reminder

Parents may recall paying a deposit when their son or daughter first started at the College. We will write to the parents of pupils in the Upper Sixth regarding instructions for the return of deposits this term and return them in the summer holidays.

We will write to parents of Year 11 pupils who do not return to the Sixth Form in early September. Deposits will be returned at the end of September/beginning of October.

Eddie Tolcher
Foundation Bursar

Employment Opportunities

Please see below our current vacancies:

  • Summer Estates Assistants
  • Estates Assistant 
  • Graduate Sports Coach
  • IT Engineer
  • IT Apprentice

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

Should you know anyone who might be interested in this post, please do share this information with them.

Term Dates 2021-22 and 2022-23

Please find below the Term Dates for 2021-22 and 2022-23

2021-22 (two page document) - updated 30 April 2021

2022-23 (two page document) 

NB - please note the last day of term for the 2020-21 academic year is Tuesday 6 July 2021