Weekly Message 271 – 4 July 2025
4th July 2025
As we reach the end of another busy and rewarding week, we take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights that have brought our school community together.
Last Friday we celebrated our wonderful Year 11 pupils at their Prom, and it was a truly memorable evening. It was a fantastic opportunity to mark the end of their five-year journey with us and to celebrate all they have achieved, both as individuals and as a cohort. We couldn’t be prouder of the young people they have become. We will welcome them back into school on Results Day which takes place on Thursday 21 August 2025.
Also last week a group of our pupils and staff enjoyed an enriching trip to Cornwall organised by the Geography Department, exploring the region’s unique landscapes and deepening their understanding of both physical and human geography. It’s always a pleasure to see learning come to life beyond the classroom, and the pupils represented the school with maturity and enthusiasm throughout.
Back in school this week, we have enjoyed movie afternoons to reward and recognise pupils who have shown great effort, commitment, and positive contributions this year. Celebrating success in this way is just one of the many things we do to foster pride, motivation, and a positive school culture.
As we approach the final weeks of term, we kindly remind all families of the importance of maintaining high standards in both uniform and punctuality. These daily habits not only support a calm and focused learning environment but also reflect our shared commitment to preparing pupils for life beyond school.
Road Safety – please help us to keep our pupils safe
Please can we ask parents and carers to reiterate with their children the importance of being safe when leaving school, whether on bikes, scooters or on foot, and to observe the traffic and the road traffic signs.
We have received several concerns from members of the public about the unsafe behaviour of some of our pupils on the roads and paths surrounding school. We will continue to talk with pupils about safe travel to and from school, but we also ask that parents and carers take an active role in reinforcing this message to create a safer environment for everyone.
Donations for Food Pantry – deadline extended to Friday 11 July 2025
Please note the deadline for donations of food for the Fareham Pantry has been extended to Friday next week. Donations should be dropped off at our reception area.
Key Stage 3 Movie Afternoons
This week we welcomed over 300 pupils with the top positive points to Movie Afternoon as a reward for their hard work. We welcomed Year 7 and 8 pupils who had all received 250 positives between September to May half term and Year 9s with over 150. We are so proud of their commitment and courage to learning and their school wide contribution.
We thoroughly enjoyed their choice of film (and snacks!) and their good company as a group. Well done to all that made our gold standard!
Jamie Oliver – Ready, Steady, Record Break
On Tuesday 1 July, fifteen of our pupils had the unique and enriching opportunity to join thousands of participants and team up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in a virtual cookery lesson – all aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest cooking lesson in multiple venues. The goal being to beat the current record of 6,778 participants which took place in Poland in 2015.
At 1100 BST, pupils and staff logged in via Zoom to cook homemade pasta with tomato sauce, led by Jamie’s team from the Cookery School at Oxford Street. Once the dish was prepared and cooked, the pupils sat down together to enjoy the fruits of their labour. This was a truly memorable event and a fantastic chance for the pupils to learn more about healthy eating, gain further confidence in the kitchen, and (hopefully, once the officials have made the required checks!) make history.
No Negatives Day
On Thursday, pupils from Years 7, 8, and 9 were treated with an afternoon outside to celebrate a hugely positive school year of no negative points on ClassCharts! The sun was shining, the pizza was flowing, and the pupils had fun playing football, tennis, and relaxing on the field. Huge congratulations from the year teams for a very successful year; keep up the good work!
Cams Ridge Care Home
Earlier this week, our Music Department had the pleasure of taking 12 talented Year 7 and Year 8 pupils to Cams Ridge Care Home, where they performed a heartfelt selection of songs for the residents. The afternoon was filled with smiles, laughter, and beautiful music, creating a truly uplifting experience for everyone involved. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and our pupils represented themselves and Cams Hill School with pride, enthusiasm, and kindness. It was a wonderful example of how music can bring joy and connection across generations.
Menu w/c 7 July 2025
What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Apple i-Pads
Below is a link to information from The National College on what parents and educators need to know about Apple i-Pads.
Whole School Letters Published This Half Term
Below is a list of letters emailed to all parents/carers this half term together with the date and time they were sent. If you are unable to find any of the communications, please email office@camshill.com and we can send you a further copy.
Detection Dogs Visit – sent 3/7/25 1452
Mixed Netball and Tag Rugby Tournament – sent 2/7/25 1038
Uniform w/c 30 June 2025 – sent 29/6 1842
Sports Day – sent 25/6/25 – 1456
Communication Strategies – sent 25/6/25 – 1148
Food Donation Drive – sent 20/6/25 – 1508
Adjustment of Uniform due to Hot Weather – sent 19/6/25 1605
Sports Day – Thursday 26 June 2025 – sent 19/6/25 1236
Summer Concert – sent 18/6/25 0814
Consultation on Proposed Catchment Area Changes – sent 5/6/25 1605
Parent Governor Vacancy – sent 4/6/25 1605
Fundraising for African Adventures Charity – sent 3/6/25 1602
Uniform and Punctuality – sent 27/5/25 1354
Statistics
Positive Behaviour Points Averages per Pupil for This Week
Year 7 5.18 points
Year 8 4.37 points
Year 9 3.39 points
Year 10 2.86 points
Attendance
This week – 91.5%
Same week last year – 92.5%
MathsWatch and Educake
These are two online resources that we expect pupils to be accessing routinely with homework set by teachers and independently to support their progress in Maths, Science, and other subjects. We ask parents/carers to check in with their child to see whether they are accessing these resources routinely and to encourage the best use of them.
If there are issues with access, please bring this to the school’s attention as soon as possible so that we can help.
MathsWatch
Average number of questions answered per pupil this week
Year 7 4.6 questions
Year 8 8.8 questions
Year 9 5.2 questions
Year 10 5.8 questions
Highest Number of questions answered by one pupil this week
Year 7 34 questions
Year 8 38 questions
Year 9 24 questions
Year 10 45 questions
Over 50% in Maths Homework
Year 7 44%
Year 8 47%
Year 9 51%
Year 10 28%
Over 75% in Maths Homework
Year 7 30%
Year 8 37%
Year 9 36%
Year 10 20%
100% in Maths Homework
Year 7 10% *
Year 8 20%
Year 9 11%
Year 10 7%
*For example, this figure means 10% of Year 7 got 100% in their homework tasks.
Figures in green indicate maintaining or an increase from last week.
Not all Maths homework is set on MathsWatch, which is likely to affect the averages.
Maths Homework Club is open to all Years on Wednesdays in ICT2 until 4pm.
Calculators and other equipment for sale
Casio fx-83GT scientific calculators can be bought via Scopay and collected from the Finance Office. Prices of these and other items for sale are shown below:
Casio fx-83GT scientific calculator- £9.00
Pre-packed pencil case – £2.50
Pair of compasses – 29p
Protractor – 9p
100 blank flashcards – £1.00
A range of GCSE Maths revision materials for KS4 use – See Scopay for details
Educake – Science
Average number of questions answered per pupil this week
Year 7 22 questions
Year 8 16 questions
Year 9 26 questions
Year 10 26 questions
Highest number of questions answered by one pupil this week
Year 7 254 questions
Year 8 312 questions
Year 9 234 questions
Year 10 456 questions
