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  • ​​​​​​​Year 8 Netball Tournament

    Published 27/02/26

    What a tournament these girls had. Their first game was against Allenbourne, a team full of tall girls, with good shooters, the girls started off behind and were a couple of goals down, but once they got into their flow, they took the lead, and continued to hold that lead winning by two goals. Their next game was against Broadstone, the girls were up for it from the off, Natasha and Neveah’s shooting was spot-on, and the girls won this comfortably 8V1. Game number three was against Cranbourne, this was a scrappy game, and the girls at halftime were only one goal up. However, the constant interceptions from Abby and Eva meant more goalscoring opportunities, and the girls won this again by two goals. Game number four was against Castle Court. Their opposition played some nice flowing netball, and it was pretty even, however the girls had a spell of not scoring, and sadly lost by three goals. In their final game, they were four goals down by halftime against Lytchett. They asked the question if we won this would we go through to the semi-finals, the reply was yes having only lost one game, so they came out fighting. Georgina made some beautiful interceptions, stopping that ball into the shooter, Eva got her centres out, and Natasha and Neveah continued to score, they are starting to work well together in the shooting circle. The comeback was immense, and by the end the girls had won by a goal, lots of excitement.

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  • The Wessex Amazing Book Awards

    Published 27/02/26

    15 pupils from one of our book groups travelled to The Thomas Hardye School this week for the final of the Wessex Amazing Book Award. Since October, we have been reading a shortlist of 6 titles, published within the last two years, each nominated by one of the participating schools. Each week we have met to discuss these books and others, sharing our reading through fun activities. On the day itself, we joined with pupils from schools across Dorset to make shared presentations on each title, as well as watching a short recorded video from each nominated author. After a break for cake, we enjoyed a live streamed talk from the author Kathryn Foxfield, who wrote last year’s winner, ‘Getting Away With Murder’. This year’s winner was announced as ‘Keep Your Friends Close’ by Cynthia Murphy. There is a clear preference for murder and mystery amongst Dorset school pupils! Our pupils had a great morning out,  while practising their literacy and oracy skills, mixing with new people and working towards a shared goal. A very enjoyable start for us to the National Year of Reading.

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  • What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Adult Animated Content

    Published 24/02/26
     Adult animated content is increasingly visible on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and streaming services. While the bright visuals and cartoon style may seem harmless at first glance, many of these shows and clips are created specifically for
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  • UKMT Maths Challenge

    Published 23/02/26

    UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge

     We are incredibly proud of the selected Year 9 and Year 10 pupils who took part in this year’s UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC) in January. The IMC is a nationally recognised, 60‑minute paper featuring 25 increasingly challenging problem‑solving questions designed to test mathematical reasoning and precision. Earning a certificate is a significant achievement, as only the top 50% of participants nationally are awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold certificates, recognising outstanding performance in problem‑solving.

     This year, our pupils achieved 14 Silver awards and 19 Bronze awards — a testament to their commitment, effort and excellent mathematical thinking. With 44 pupils representing Year 9 and 37 representing Year 10, we are delighted to celebrate their hard work, enthusiasm and impressive performance in such a demanding national competition.

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  • Cook and Connect - The Friendly Food Club

    Published 23/02/26

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  • Infantry Experience 2026

    Published 13/02/26

    We’re pleased to share an exciting opportunity for your students who are exploring future careers.

    Infantry Experience 26 takes place on Wednesday 1 April 2026, 09:45–16:30 at Headquarters Infantry, Waterloo Lines, Warminster (BA12 0DJ).

    This free one‑day event gives young people (aged 15–34) – and their parents/guardians – the chance to:

    • Try Infantry training on the indoor weapons simulator
    • Watch a live combat tactics demonstration
    • Get hands‑on with the latest equipment
    • Meet serving Infantry soldiers and hear about life in the Army

    Register Now: https://britishar.my/gITkvV

     

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  • Bournemouth & Poole College Taster Week

    Published 12/02/26

    Discover your options after GCSEs and A Levels at Bournemouth & Poole College

     

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  • Wareham Food Bank Thanks School Community for Record-Breaking Christmas Donation

    Published 09/02/26

    The school was delighted to welcome representatives from Wareham Food Bank this week, who visited to express their heartfelt thanks for the incredible generosity shown by students, families, and staff during the Christmas donation drive.

    This year’s collection was nothing short of extraordinary. With over 1,000 items donated, it became the largest single contribution the food bank has ever received. Boxes of essentials, festive favourites, and thoughtful extras filled the school reception before being delivered to support local families during the winter period.

    What made this achievement even more impressive was the leadership behind it. The entire event was planned, organised, and coordinated by the Year 10 Student Leadership Team, who worked tirelessly from start to finish. They promoted the campaign across the school, arranged collection points, managed the sorting process, and ensured every item reached the food bank in time for Christmas. Their commitment and teamwork were praised highly by the visiting representatives.

    Thanks to the scale of this donation, Wareham Food Bank has been able to increase the amount of food given to families, going beyond the standard allocation. As a result, households in need have been receiving additional items — including sweet treats and festive extras — bringing a little more joy and comfort during a challenging season.

    The school is incredibly proud of its students and grateful to the entire community for coming together to make such a meaningful difference. This record-breaking effort shows the power of compassion, teamwork, and collective action.

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  • Norland Nannies visit Purbeck

    Published 06/02/26

    On Thursday 29th January, students attended an interesting talk from Norland Nannies.

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  • Careers Fair 2026

    Published 04/02/26

    On Wednesday 21st January, our school hosted a vibrant and inspiring Careers Fair, welcoming over 60 organisations including businesses, universities, and colleges. The event was designed to give students in Years 9 to 13 a valuable opportunity to explore a wide range of career and education pathways.

    Each year group attended for an hour, engaging directly with representatives from diverse industries and institutions. From engineering firms to creative arts colleges, students were able to ask questions, gather resources, and gain insights into potential future careers.

    The purpose of attending a careers fair is to help students broaden their understanding of the world of work, discover new interests, and begin to make informed decisions about their next steps. Whether considering apprenticeships, university courses, or future job roles, the fair offered a chance to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.

    We’re proud to support our students in building confidence and ambition for their futures — and events like this are a key part of that journey.

     

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  • Grow Together

    Published 03/02/26

    Join our environmental leaders for a morning of creative writing and poetry.

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