Category: News
Prince’s Mead Welcomes New Chair of the PMA: Michael Walsh
Prince’s Mead is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Walsh as the new Chair of the Prince’s Mead Association (PMA). A familiar face within the school community, Michael brings both professional expertise and a deep personal connection to the role. Michael and his wife, Katie, have two sons currently at Prince’s Mead, in Year…
Summer of Science
At Prince’s Mead, curiosity doesn’t stop when the school bell rings for the summer – it simply moves outdoors! We’re excited to launch our Summer of Science, a fun-filled collection of seasonal science challenges designed for young explorers to enjoy at home during the holidays. Our downloadable Summer of Science worksheet is packed with simple…
Keeping the Conversation Open: Online Safety Talk Encourages Communication over Control
Last week, Prince’s Mead was delighted to welcome renowned online safety expert Karl Hopwood to speak to our parent community. With years of experience advising schools, governments and organisations on how best to navigate the ever-evolving digital world, Karl delivered an insightful and thought-provoking presentation on the importance of keeping children safe online. At the…
Gold at Winchester Primary Schools Swimming Gala
The atmosphere was electric at this year’s Winchester Primary Schools Swimming Gala, with schools from across the region converging for a thrilling day of aquatic excellence. Our talented swimmers made a big splash — delivering courage, composure, and some truly spectacular performances in the water! Our boys’ relay team put on a sensational show in…
Prince’s Mead Awarded Eco-Schools Distinction for Second Consecutive Year
We are delighted to announce that Prince’s Mead has once again been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Distinction, the highest level of accreditation, for the second year running. This national recognition reflects the incredible enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment shown by our pupils and staff to making our school a greener, more sustainable place. From encouraging biodiversity…
Prince’s Mead Dads raise £3,750 for HIOWAA
Prince’s Mead are celebrating the incredible achievement of the Prince’s Mead Larks, a team of courageous dads from our school community who completed the Ride of Champions on Father’s Day, raising an amazing £3,750 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). The 100-mile challenge took the team from Sparsholt College to Southampton,…
IAPS Sailing Regatta
Year 5 pupils, Ed and Leo, were excited to represent Prince’s Mead at the IAPS sailing regatta this week, having both had their first dinghy sailing experience with Prince’s Mead Sailing Club. They had several weeks of training for the regatta which included sailing on the Thames and in exciting 20-knot winds at the National…
Prince’s Mead School and King Edward VI School Announce Exciting Merger
The Boards of Prince’s Mead School in Winchester and King Edward VI School in Southampton are delighted to announce that they will be merging, following a period of careful consideration and thorough due diligence. This merger brings together two highly respected schools with a long-standing relationship built on shared values, a commitment to excellence, and…
ISFA National Football Finals
On Tuesday, our U11 football team proudly represented the school at the Independent Schools National Football Finals, held at none other than St George’s Park – the home of England football and a setting truly worthy of the occasion. With the top 24 independent school teams in the country competing, it was always going to…
Silver Medals for U11 in the Hampshire Cup
Last Friday, the U11 Football Team travelled to Stoneham Lane Football Ground to play Sarisbury Junior School in the final of the Hampshire Cup. We were full of excitement and nerves for what lay ahead. After a tough first half for Prince’s Mead, we were 2-0 down. Sarisbury attacked well, and we knew we needed…
