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The Regents Review
Winter 2015
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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