Weekly Message 303 – 22 May 2026
22nd May 2026
Soul Band at Wicor Eco-Fayre
As we reach the end of another busy and successful half term, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all pupils, staff, parents and carers for their continued support of our school community.
This half term has provided many opportunities for our pupils to demonstrate our core values of courage, courtesy and commitment. Whether through their efforts in the classroom, participation in the many educational visits and trips that have taken place, or representing the school in a wide range of sports fixtures and enrichment activities, pupils have consistently worked hard to be the very best they can be. We are incredibly proud of their achievements, conduct and willingness to embrace new opportunities.
Our staff continue to work tirelessly to support pupils both academically and pastorally, and it has been pleasing to see so many examples of pupils showing kindness, resilience and determination throughout the term.
As we move into the half term break, we hope that all pupils, parents, carers and members of our wider community are able to enjoy a restful and well-deserved break.
The holiday also provides an opportunity to ensure that pupils are ready to return to school in full and correct uniform, in line with our published uniform policy. As a reminder, school jumpers should not be worn after the half term break. Blazers, however, remain compulsory. As always, we will continue to monitor the weather closely and will communicate any temporary adjustments should conditions require it.
Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership with the school. We look forward to welcoming pupils back after half term, refreshed and ready for another successful period of learning.
Dates for Spring Half Term Holiday
Spring Half Term – Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026
Pupils return to school on Monday 1 June 2026
National Numeracy Day
A huge well done to all pupils and staff who took part in this year’s National Numeracy Day.
Throughout the day, departments across the school organised a range of exciting numeracy activities, alongside a competitive Inter-Tutor Numeracy event. It was fantastic to see so many pupils getting involved with enthusiasm, teamwork, and positivity.
⭐ Tutor Time Winners ⭐
👏 7H4
👏 8H4
👏 9H1
👏 Nexus
These groups stood out for their outstanding contributions and engagement.
🎁 Prizes and positives are on the way! 🎁
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.
Here are some of the tutor responses as to how people might use numeracy as a builder, going to the gym and in nursing, respectively.
📚 Reference
National Numeracy Day is a UK-wide campaign led by National Numeracy to promote confidence and skills with numbers in everyday life.
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday
Soul Band at Wicor EcoFayre
On Saturday 16 May the Cams Hill Soul Band performed at Wicor Primary School’s EcoFayre event. The weather held out for a set of Soul classics in the Saturday sunshine. The quality of the performers in the band is always a joy to hear.
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Assessed Expedition
The Bronze DoE group had their assessed expedition on Friday and Saturday, around Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The weather was much drier than expected, with only passing showers for the groups to contend with. The evening was much better, so putting up wet tents and cooking in the rain. The groups had to complete a project on their way round, focusing on developing team work and including some of the following things:
Taking photos of the animals/plants or countryside,
Photographing all things that fly (planes, birds and insects)
Origami frogs at each checkpoint
Vlogging their journey at each checkpoint.
The pupils were brilliant and the assessors were really impressed with all the groups we took on the trip.
Young Carers and Nexus Trip to Paultons Park
On Wednesday. several of our Young Carers and NEXUS pupils enjoyed a fantastic trip to Paultons Park. It was a great opportunity to spend the day outside in the fresh air and experience the thrill of roller coasters and other exciting attractions such as Ghostly Manor. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with such a wonderful group of young people and heart-warming to see throughout the day real acts of kindness and new friendships forming.
Holocaust Education Trust Speaker
This week our Year 9 pupils had the privilege of listening to 2nd generation Holocaust speaker Peter Kammerling who shared his family’s experiences and the importance of remembrance, understanding and standing against prejudice. This was a powerful and thought-provoking sessions that left a lasting impact on our pupils.
Bicycle Maintenance Sessions
Below is a link to the latest newsletter from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust who run bicycle maintenance sessions in school. If your child would be interested in attending these sessions, please contact Mr P Johnson at office@camshill.com.
Bike It Hampshire May 2026 Newsletter
Sports Results
Year 7 boys’ football won against Henry Cort 8-1
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.
How to access Arbor if the App Isn’t working (sent 1/5/26 at 1700)
Fareham Pride
Statistics
Positive Behaviour Points Averages per Pupil for This Week
Year 7 – 4.45 points
Year 8 – 2.97 points
Year 9 – 2.77 points
Year 10 – 1.96 points
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 76%
Year 8 55%
Year 9 64%
Year 10 using another homework resource
Over 75% in Maths Homework
Year 7 74%
Year 8 55%
Year 9 56%
Year 10 using another homework resource
100% in Maths Homework
Year 7 67%
Year 8 46%
Year 9 47%
Year 10 using another homework resource
*For example, this figure means 67% 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 Maths Assessment
Year 7 – non-calculator test – w/c 15 June 2026
Year 8 – type tbc with groups – w/c 8 June 2026
Year 9 – calculator test – w/c 22 June 2026
Year 10 – Year 10 exams – date to be confirmed
Calculators and other equipment for sale
Casio fx-85GT cw+ 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-85GT CW+ scientific calculator- £11.08
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
Percentage of Questions Answered Correctly This Week
Year 7 68%
Year 8 65%
Year 9 74%
Year 10 77%
Year 11 60%
Highest number of questions answered by one pupil this week
Year 7 182 questions
Year 8 300 questions
Year 9 281 questions
Year 10 196 questions
Year 11 618 questions