'I can do all things with the help of God who strengthens me.' Philippians (4:13)

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Monday 13th - 17th July 2026 (WEEK A)

Important Notice:

Monday 13th - Thursday 15th July
All students can wear their School PE kit if they wish or their full school uniform.

Key Dates: July

13th: All students will finish at 1.45pm
14th: Year 7 & 8 Disco, tickets £2, 6pm -8pm
16th: Sports Day, 3pm Approx finish at HMS Temeraire
17th: End of Year Mass, Cathedral, 11.30am students finish at the Cathedral

Sports Day Thursday 16th July 2026, 8.30am - 3pm

Students should arrive into school promptly to register and then walk directly to HMS Temeraire. Students shall be released to go home directly from HMS Temeraire at approximately 2:30pm. 

Students must wear correct school Physical Education kit throughout the day.  Students will not be permitted to wear any jewellery on the day.

All students should bring and apply sun lotion for the day. Students are advised to bring a hat, drinks and a packed lunch. All pupils on free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch (regardless if the event continues or not). There is NO opportunity to buy food so pupils do not need to bring any money.  

 

 End of Term Arrangements

 The last day of term is Friday 17th July 2026 and we will be celebrating the onset of the holiday with the ‘End of Year Thanks Giving Mass’ at St John’s Cathedral.   This will finish just after 11.30am.  Students may then either be collected from the Cathedral or make their own way home as normal.

Please click here to read the full end of term letter from the Headteacher with key dates

Are you now entitled to receive Free School Meals?
  Please read the information below
(this does not apply if you already receive Free School Meals)

 Apply: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/schools-and-learning/schools/school-meals/

Gov web: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/expanding-free-school-meals-what-parents-need-to-know/

 Contact: freeschoolmeal@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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