Category: News

Independent School of the Year 2021

23rd October 21

We were very proud to become 2021 Finalists in the Independent School of the Year Awards.  Prince’s Mead School was shortlisted and then finalists in the ‘The Marketing Award for Effective Brand Communication’ category. Head of Marketing, Mrs Leela Bennett ‘We have been on a exciting visual journey with Prince’s Mead and our goal was…

Headmaster’s Notes: Opportunity knocks at Prince’s Mead

15th October 21

It hardly seems possible that the half term break is upon us, after what has been a very busy, but hugely encouraging, six weeks of term. We feel extremely fortunate to have enjoyed a very happy period here at Prince’s Mead. As is always the way, the children have embraced all that has been placed…

Lee-ho to Sailing Club for the season

15th October 21

Last Saturday, in glorious weather, we closed the 2021 sailing season down at Southampton Water Activity Centre (SWAC).  Each summer and first half of the Michaelmas terms we sail on a Saturday morning with, principally, Y5 and Y6 pupils. The aim is to have fun building confidence in the boat and learning to dinghy sail….

Headmaster’s Notes: Community is the foundation to success

24th September 21

I do hope those parents who we welcomed to our curriculum evenings this week found the sessions helpful in offering you a snapshot of the year ahead as well as seeing your child’s classroom. It is always a pleasure to speak to so many of you on occasions such as these. In this regard, I…

Headmaster’s Notes: The Beauty of Sport

16th September 21

I know I was not alone in the Prince’s Mead community last Saturday in witnessing Emma Raducanu turning the sporting world on its head with her historic win in the US Open tennis championship and, at the same time, exhibiting spontaneous, blissful laughter. There are many ways of trying to measure her accomplishment, but the…

Tatler Schools Guide 2021 – The Powerhouse that is Prince’s Mead

10th September 21

  ‘Life at the small powerhouse that is Prince’s Mead is not about ‘learning for learning’s sake’, explains a parent: there’s a ‘sense of adventure in the ethos’ of the school. Creative Arts are big here, under the direction of a wonderful new Head of Art, and take place in a stunning space lit with…

The End of a story and the beginning of many. 

9th July 21

The End of a story and the beginning of many.  Speech Day is always a special occasion to draw the school community together for one more time and it was a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of all at Prince’s Mead this morning. As schools have navigated the challenges of this year, it has been…