Category: News
Runners Up! Prep School Choir of the Year 2019
On Wednesday, we had the privilege to compete in the Prep Schools’ Choir of the Year Competition. Set in Cadogan Hall in the heart of Chelsea and home of the Royal Philharmonic orchestra, pupils sung to a sell-out audience who enjoyed a spectacular choral celebration. The standard was high as over 300 choristers from…
Artist of the Month
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month, William Shepherd in Year 3. The children have looked at the work of the illustrator Catherine Rayner particularly her book called “Posy”. William tried very hard to draw different cats in the style of Catherine Rayner. A lot of time was spend rubbing out and re-working cats in…
Year 3 visit Highclere Castle
Year 3 have been studying the ancient civilisation of Egypt as part of their History syllabus. To complement and enrich their classroom based studies they visited Highclere Castle which has an excellent Egyptology exhibition, plus the special connection with Lord Carnarvon and the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. A great day was had exploring…
Artist of the Month
Ben (Reception) went into the grounds with his class and Mrs Noviss on a bright, very cold winter morning. The children looked up at the bare trees and sky. They collected a twig to take back to the Art Room. Ben learnt how to make a watery sky and blobbed on some dark watery clouds. …
Gym Squad Display
Gym Squad recently took part in the Southampton Gymnastics Gala. They performed a brilliant routine in front of a large crowd to the music of Grenade by Bruno Mars. It was a sequence full of emotion and challenging balances. They also got the chance to watch an incredible performance of the Nutcracker by the regions…
Christmas at Princes Mead School
Christmas is definitely in the air as we approach the end of term. Our Carol Service in Winchester Cathedral with its rich tapestry of carols and readings lifted the hearts of all those fortunate to attend. The Christmas Tree in the main entrance is beautiful, the Christmas gifts so generously donated by our community were…
House Spelling Bee
Years 1 to 6 gathered in the Sports Hall in their house groups for the annual Spelling Bee competition. The finalists battled it out on stage with huge support from their house team mates. Congratulations to all the winners!
Year 6 History Trip
Year 6 visited Winchester’s Military Museums for a First World War-Remembrance work-shop. The trip built on the children’s in-class studies of the First World War and proved to be most stimulating and thought-provoking. It involved a variety of hands-on workshops that helped the children understand why remembrance is important, both for the military and for…
#2MillionSteps
We are delighted that The Murray Parish Trust have raised the £2 million needed to build a dedicated and world-class Children’s Emergency and Trauma Department at University Hospital Southampton, providing care for children across the South. The money is to be match funded by the Government and together with the Southampton Hospital Charity, it is…
Fabulous Fireworks
Our Fabulous Firework event organised by the PMA went off with a bang! We had a perfect evening for this event that attracts both current and former pupils and their families. the PMA organised a fun filled evening including food, games, bonfire and a magnificent firework display.
