Weekly Message 294 – 27 February 2026
27th February 2026
As we reach the end of our first week back following the half term break, we would like to thank pupils and staff for their continued focus and enthusiasm and the weather for being a little kinder to us mid-week!
As always, it has been a busy one with pupils taking part in our Walk, Wheel, Cycle Maintenance activity, learning practical skills to keep their bikes safe and roadworthy. Year 9 pupils received their scheduled immunisations, and Year 10 families joined us for the Pupil Progress Evening, which provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on progress so far and how we can all work together over the next part of this school year.
Next week, Year 11 pupils begin their Spring examinations; another important milestone as they prepare for the summer exam season. On Thursday 4 March, we look forward to welcoming families to the Peripatetic Music Consultation Evening, celebrating the musical commitment of our pupils.
Reminder – Year 11 Spring Exams – Monday 2 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026
A reminder to all parents/carers and Year 11 pupils that the Spring Examinations will take place from Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March. These exams provide an important opportunity for pupils to gain further practice, insight and feedback in their GCSE subjects ahead of the Summer examinations, which begin on Thursday 7 May 2026.
As with the Autumn examinations, if pupils have two exams in one day, they may use their Period 3 lesson to revise for the afternoon exam. Pupils must come prepared for these sessions. Year 11 pupils are also reminded to wear full uniform (no PE kit to be worn) and come fully equipped for each exam, as we do not have spare equipment available.
Should pupils, parent or carers have any questions please speak to the tutor in the first instance. We wish all Year 11 pupils the very best of luck and every success in their examinations.
Year 10 Work Experience
Work experience runs from Monday 9 March 2026 until Friday 13 March 2026. If last-minute placements are secured, we ask pupils to return their forms as soon as possible. Where pupils are not attending a work experience placement they should attend school, where they will undertake careers-focused learning. All pupils attending school that week should be in full school uniform (no PE kit except for Wednesday 11 March 2026).
Legally Blonde
The Drama department took our wonderful pupils to see ‘Legally Blonde’ at the beautiful Mayflower Theatre, Southampton and it was a fantastic show. From the moment the curtain rose, pupils were captivated and the performance sparked excitement and admiration for live theatre. An added bonus was meeting the dogs from the production afterwards!
It was a memorable experience that will undoubtedly encourage many of our young performers to continue exploring their own talents on stage.
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
To mark Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, our Key Stage 3 pupils have created a beautiful display of decorative hearts.
Each heart represents either the pupil themselves or someone special to them. The pupils carefully chose descriptive words to write on their hearts, highlighting positive qualities, strengths, and characteristics that make them or their loved ones unique and valued.
The finished pieces look fabulous and are now proudly displayed in the corridor for everyone to admire. The display is a celebration of self-expression, kindness, and the importance of recognising and supporting mental health.
Well done to all our Key Stage 3 pupils for their thoughtful and creative work!
Art Club Puppets
Art Club has been busy with their extended project this term. They have spent the last six weeks constructing their own hand puppet with foam and have begun to add their fuzzy fabric covering! Currently they are busy sewing up their pattern pieces and getting to grips with the various types of stitches. The puppets are beginning to come together, and their unique personalities are already showing. We will continue this until Easter.
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.
Non-School Uniform Day Friday 6 February 2026 – sent 29/1/26 1514
Upcoming Gas Works – sent 21/1/26 1014
Menu – w/c 2 March 2026
Sports Results
Year 8 boys’ football lost to Brookfield 6-1
Year 7 girls’ netball won against Brune Park 23-3
Senior girls’ netball won against Bay House 26-18 in the final of the Fareham and Gosport Cup
Statistics
Positive Behaviour Points Averages per Pupil for This Week
Year 7 – 5.07 points
Year 8 – 3.14 points
Year 9 – 3.12 points
Year 10 – 3.18 points
Year 11 – 1.32 points
Attendance
This week – 92.4%
Same week last year – 93.7%
Sparx 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.
Sparx – Maths
Over 50% in Maths Homework
Year 7 79%
Year 8 58%
Year 9 68%
Year 10 69%
Over 75% in Maths Homework
Year 7 76%
Year 8 56%
Year 9 58%
Year 10 60%
100% in Maths Homework
Year 7 73% *
Year 8 47%
Year 9 46%
Year 10 44%
*For example, this figure means 73% of Year 7 got 100% in their homework tasks.
Figures in green indicate maintaining or an increase from last time.
Year 11 are working independently with revision homework.
Maths Homework Support is open to all Years on Wednesdays in ICT2 until 4pm.
Next In-Class Assessment
Year 8 – w/c 15/3/26 – calculator test
Year 9 – w/c 15/3/26 – calculator test
Year 7 – w/c 23 /3/26 – non-calculator test
Year 10 – w/c 20/4/26 – Year 10 exams
Calculators and other equipment for sale
Casio fx-83GT scientific calculators can be bought via Arbor 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 Arbor for details
Educake – Science
Average number of questions answered per pupil this week
Year 7 questions
Year 8 questions
Year 9 questions
Year 10 questions
Year 11 questions
Highest number of questions answered by one pupil this week
Year 7 questions
Year 8 questions
Year 9 questions
Year 10 questions
Year 11 questions