Category: News
Finalist in Pre-Prep School of the Year
Prince’s Mead has been named a finalist in the prestigious Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024. Competing in the highly competitive Pre-Prep School of the Year category, we are proud to be one of just six national finalists recognised for our exceptional commitment to providing a positive and enriching experience for our pupils. This…
Eco-School Distinction
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded distinction in our latest Eco-School Green Flag assessment, recognising our exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability and education. “We are thrilled to receive distinction in this internationally recognised award for excellence in environmental action and learning” said Jemma Chinappen, Green Team lead and Head of Science…
Record Breaking Sports Day
The weather was perfect for this year’s Sports Day, and all the pupils were thrilled to compete in a variety of events. The day began with the Nursery showcasing their straight-line running, which was impressive for 3- and 4-year-olds. Their faces lit up with smiles as they shuttled bean bags, balanced eggs on spoons, and…
British Paralympic Champion Karen Darke MBE is Guest of Honour for Speech Day
Excitement is building at Prince’s Mead as we eagerly anticipate the visit of British Paralympic champion Karen Darke MBE, who will be the Guest of Honour at this year’s Speech Day on Friday 5th July. Karen, renowned for her incredible achievements in paracycling and her inspirational life story, is set to share her journey with…
Celebrating 75 Glorious Years
The atmosphere was joyful and filled with nostalgia as we celebrated our 75th anniversary with a spectacular Diamond Jubilee Garden Party. The event, held on our school’s picturesque grounds in the Itchen Valley, was a delightful tribute to the school’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. In attendance were three past headteachers (Donna Moore, Penelope…
MoonWalk Team Raise £5,500
Eight dedicated staff members from Prince’s Mead School donned their neon tutus and face glitter and successfully completed the London MoonWalk, an overnight marathon walk organised by Walk the Walk to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. The event took place on Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th May, with thousands of participants walking the…
Get Ready to Dream in Colour
Excitement is building at Prince’s Mead, as the cast for this year’s theatre production Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat is announced today. Over the past few weeks, Year 6 have been filling the corridors with their renditions of “Any Dream Will Do” and “Jacob and Sons” as they prepared for the auditions. With senior school…
PSB Staff Training Day in Gray’s Wood
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,…
Celebrating 75 Years of Prince’s Mead
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…
Quilts for Winchester Hospice
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…
