Category: News

29th January 24

On Monday 22nd January, we hosted our first Pre-Senior Baccalaureate training day.  The day after Storm Isha, which brought winds touching nearly 100mph on Sunday night, Rhys Jones from ‘Campfire Wild Adventures‘ joined us with two bushcraft instructors. Joined by staff from seven other PSB schools, we spent a day in our outdoor learning space, Gray’s Wood,…

19th January 24

In 2024 Prince’s Mead will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee. The school has been at the heart of the Winchester community since it was formed by Crystal Holme back in 1949 to educate the children of the staff at Winchester College. Over the years, Prince’s Mead has grown from a small cohort of pupils in Crystal’s…

12th January 24

We joined St John’s Winchester for the launch of The Fabric of Winchester memory quilt exhibition at The Arc on Thursday 11th January to shine a light on the St John’s Winchester Dementia Support Service. This community initiative brought together people from across Winchester to embroider memories of the city. Daisy, from Year 6, used…

13th December 23

In the spirit of giving and compassion, we have made a generous donation to the Winchester & District Home-Start Christmas Gift Appeal. Prince’s Mead staff and pupils have wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their community by amassing over 90 presents which will go to the families that Home-Start are supporting…

29th November 23

Prince’s Mead has been awarded Level 4 in the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) School Gardening Award. Thanks to the enthusiasm of our teachers and generous donations from the Prince’s Mead Association (PMA), our pupils get lots of opportunities to learn about gardening and the plethora of wildlife on our doorstep. Lucy Brown, Head of…

24th November 23

In the spirit of giving and compassion, the pupils of Prince’s Mead are coming together to make a difference in their community this Christmas. The school has officially kicked off a Christmas Gift Appeal, partnering with local charity Home-Start to support families facing difficult times. This charitable endeavour encourages pupils to donate gifts that will…

23rd November 23

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Alumni Community, a vibrant and inclusive network that celebrates the enduring connections forged within Prince’s Mead. We believe in the power of education to create lifelong bonds, and this community is the embodiment of that belief. As a place where young minds flourish and bright…

9th November 23

As part of our ongoing commitment to our Eco-School status we are taking part in Cut Your Carbon. Throughout November we’re challenging pupils to complete 9 small carbon-cutting activities at home that will reduce their carbon footprint. It’s a great way to learn more about carbon emissions connected to everyday actions and how we can…

6th November 23

Seven-year-old Anastasia, a talented pupil at Prince’s Mead, was declared the British National Juvenile Latin Champion in her age category at the ISTD Grand Finals UK National Teacher/Student Dance Championship on Saturday 4th November 2023. Anastasia had to work hard to stand out in what was a highly competitive Latin Competition, featuring 37 finalists from…

20th October 23

In a heart-warming display of community support and philanthropy, Prince’s Mead school has demonstrated its commitment to wildlife conservation and animal welfare by donating £2,321 to HART Wildlife Rescue. The donation will help fund essential services provided by the Alton-based wildlife hospital, offering crucial support to the region’s injured and orphaned wildlife. HART Wildlife Rescue,…