“There is a real Buzz about Prince’s Mead: universal smiles and a safe, nurturing environment in which pupils grow not just academically but also in confidence and self-esteem. Reception is notably strong – children fly thanks to robust foundations” Tatler Schools Guide 2020 Thank you Tatler Schools Guide 2020 for the enthusiastic write up on…
Our older pupils have been chomping at the bit to get their first matches of the season underway and the fantastic results this week are testimony to this. I noted parents and pupils had even bigger smiles on their faces post-matches are they enjoyed our new match teas; a huge improvement appreciated by all. It…
The start of the school year is always a magical time for a teacher. It is such a joy to see the children return and learn of all their adventures over the holidays. I have certainly learnt from conversations at the door over these last few days that Prince’s Mead children do like to keep…
65 children chose to take a LAMDA Examination this year in either Acting Monologues, Acting Duologues or Spoken Verse and Prose. The results have just come in and they are phenomenal. I am so incredibly proud of how passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic the children have been. It is their amazing attitude and willingness to take…
We are proud to be sponsoring the Hunter Championship at this year’s Agricultural show in Alresford on Saturday 7th September 2019. Alresford Show is one of the oldest and most popular agricultural shows in the South of England; it is a showcase of everything agricultural and brilliant in our rural community. The Show not only…
I am very grateful for the support of our Board of Governors. I am conscious of the increasing demands of their role as they volunteer their own time and expertise for the school; no more so than the Chair of the Board. The relationship between a Head and Chair is an important one, particularly so…
Every Friday in the Sports Hall at 8.35am, the whole school comes together for to celebrate the children and their achievements including all the teachers and staff and our special guests. We often have visiting speakers, entertainment arranged with the children and special talks. In the Michaelmas term we will be meeting Naomi House, our…
Nominated Charity for 2019 / 2020 Thank you to everyone who proposed charities for us to support next year. A shortlist was sent to the school council. After much deliberation the school council decided upon Naomi house and Jacks Place. The proceeds of the termly cake sales and easy fundraising will again be donated to…
The penultimate week of term is always one of assorted emotions and our Speech Day and Sports Day this week have brought them to the fore. There was certainly happiness and pride as we celebrated all the achievements of the past year in our Speech Day event but there is also a hint of sadness…
What a pleasure it was to soak up the atmosphere at our final PMA event of the academic year last weekend as we reflected on the many wonderfully successful events they have organised over the past year. This team of volunteers, under the leadership of Mrs Bowyer, selflessly go out of their way to serve…