As part of our behaviour policy, in every lesson, each student is given a score.  Students receiving a 7 have exceeded expectations for the lesson. The following week, the names of the students will be compiled, and they will each receive 7 house points. Shortly after this, they will be presented with their Super 7 wristband which provides them with:

1. Queue-jump for themselves and one friend for all break times and lunch times throughout the week.
2. An invitation for a Friday hot chocolate with the Headteacher and House Leaders.

We were very happy to welcome two well-known authors into school this week, as part of the Dorchester Literary Festival. Tia Fisher spoke to the whole of Year 10 about her verse novel ‘Crossing the Line’, a powerful exploration of the effects of County Lines on the life of a vulnerable young person, as well as their friends and family.

Based on a real life story, it was a real eye opener and pupils were fully engaged with the narrative of the story, as well as the unusual structure of the novel as a series of poems.

Clare Furniss spoke to the whole of Year 9 about her dystopian novel ‘The Things We Left Behind’, an unnervingly familiar potential scenario of the country in a dystopian future where normal rules have been thrown out of the window and we are all living as refugees.

We were joined by some Year 8s who had read this book as part of a book award and were thrilled to meet the author behind the book they knew so well. Both authors also spoke about their journey into writing and gave a window into their life as a published author.

Thank you very much to them both for coming to visit us.

When children and young people experience traumatic or difficult life events, their emotional world can be shaken, and the impact may show up in their behaviour, mood, or relationships. Whether it’s bereavement, a family breakdown or witnessing something distressing, the support of trusted adults can be key in helping them feel safe again. This guide looks at how to create a nurturing environment to help young people process difficult feelings. 

It also shares clear, actionable strategies to promote recovery – from building emotional literacy and creating a predictable routine to recognising signs that further help may be needed. Sensitive language, patience, and presence all play a part in empowering children to move forward at their own pace. With the right support, they can rebuild a sense of security and resilience.

The Purbeck School work with a number of teacher training providers including Bournemouth Bay. If you, or someone you know, is interested in getting into teaching then please see the open events they are holding.

https://bournemouthbay-partnership.com/

Dear Purbeck families,

Thank you for attending our Year 7 Parents Information Evening. Please click on the link below for our presentation, which includes information on:

• School ethos: kindness, aspiration, perseverance
• The impact of attendance on achievement
• Supporting your child with their home learning – Sparx-Reader, Sparx-Maths and Knowledge Quizzing
• Extra-curricular opportunities
• Useful contacts

Year 7 Parents Information Evening pdf

On Wednesday, this year’s cohort on The National Trust’s Leadership Programme made their first outside learning visit as we visited Hartland Farm near Corfe Castle. We were welcomed by The National Trust’s Jill (Senior Volunteering & Community Officer and Mark (Countryside Manager), and Jake the tenant farmer at Hartland. The group of Year 12 and 13 students eagerly grasped binoculars and set off on a tractor trailer tour of the farm’s extensive land. Jake educated us about leading ecological initiatives including tree planting and the benefits of bull pits which are dug by bulls and can create unique, localised habitats for pioneer plants and insects.