Weekly Message 317 – 16 October 2026
16th October 2026
Looking smart and taking pride in our appearance is an important part of school life at Cams Hill.
We are placing a renewed focus on maintaining high standards of uniform throughout the school day, particularly making sure that shirts remain tucked in and pupils present themselves smartly from arrival to home time. Thank you to parents and carers for reinforcing this at home; these everyday habits help set the tone for the school day and reflect the high expectations we have of ourselves and one another.
Looking ahead to next week, the school photographer will be in on Monday 19 October 2026 for pupils in Years 7 and Friday 23 October is an INSET Day, so the school will be closed to pupils.
Half term runs from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 2 November, when we will return on Week B of the timetable.
As we approach the half-term break, thank you for your continued support. There is still plenty to do in the coming week, and we encourage pupils to keep up their positive approach, make the most of their learning opportunities and finish the half term well.
Post-16 Qualification Changes
The government is changing post‑16 education as the world of work, skills and careers has rapidly changed in recent years and will continue to do so.
In addition to the current qualifications offered at college, pupils leaving school from 2027 will also be able to take V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates. This document explains these in more detail Parent and Student FAQ.
Pupils in Years 8-11 will have assemblies with local colleges and apprenticeship providers throughout the year where these will be explained in more detail. Miss Vadis (Careers Coodinator) is also available if you have any questions careers@camshill.com
Courses Available from Hampshire Music Service
If your child is interested in music production or singing, they may wish to attend one of two courses put on by Hampshire Music Service during the October half term. Both courses will take place at Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh, and are open to children from across Hampshire. Places are limited, and early booking is recommended.
Below is a link to the website for further information.
https://hantsmusichub.org.uk/holiday-activities/
Sports Results
Year 9 Boys’ Rugby won against Perins 33-28
Menu w/c 19 October 2026
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.
Cancellation of clubs in Sports Hall – sent 7/10/26 at 11313G Pitch – sent 2/10/26 1800
Flu Vaccinations reminder – sent25/9/26 1800
Homework – sent 22/9/26 1000
Late Start for Pupils – Friday 25 September 2026 – sent 18/9/26 1800
Coffee Morning x four forms– sent 11/9/26 1600-1801
PE Footwear – September 2026 – sent 11/9/26 at 1352
School Immunisation Service -sent 10/9/26 at 1201
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust – sent 4/9/26 at 0851
Welcome back – sent 2/9/26 at 1700
Statistics
Positive Behaviour Points Averages per Pupil for this Week
Year 7 10.53 points
Year 8 7.70 points
Year 9 7.44 points
Year 10 4.23 points
Year 11 Autumn Exams
Attendance
This week – 94.7%
Same week last year – 94.6%
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
Over 50% in Maths Homework
Year 7 Revision Tasks Set
Year 8 Revision Tasks Set %
Year 9 61%
Year 10 79%
Over 75% in Maths Homework
Year 7 Revision Tasks Set
Year 8 Revision Tasks Set
Year 9 58%
Year 10 69%
100% in Maths Homework
Year 7 Revision Tasks Set
Year 8 Revision Tasks Set
Year 9 43%*
Year 10 48%
*For example, this figure means 43% of Year 9 got 100% in their homework tasks.
Scores in green show an increase or the same as last week’s figures.
Year 11 are doing weekly maths exam practice tests with feedback lesson on a Friday
Maths Homework Support is open to all Years on Wednesdays in ICT3 and Ma10 until 4pm.
Next In-Class Maths Assessments
Year 7 – 19 October 2026 – X band, 21 October 2026 – y band – non-calculator
Year 10 – week of 9 November 2026 – calculator and non-calculator
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- £10.00
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 Key Stage 4 use – See Arbor for details
