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Headmaster’s Notes
I had the pleasure of meeting with our hugely supportive Prince’s Mead Association on Monday evening and the opportunity to reflect on the many successful fundraising events, including Bonfire Night, the Christmas falconry treat, plus many other exciting events and activities. We also looked ahead to all that is being organised for the school over…
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. …
Headmaster’s Notes
It has been great to be back into the swing of things this term, and it feels as if we haven’t ever been away. The enthusiasm from both staff and pupils is infectious, and there is certainly an air of positive determination around the school. In addition to written examinations just over the horizon, a…
Headmaster’s Notes
A very warm welcome back to you all and particularly to the new families and members of staff joining us this year. It has been a joy to see our children return to Prince’s Mead with a spring in their step this week. Over the coming months, their challenge will be to sustain that energy,…
Headmaster’s Notes
What a wonderful final week of term this has proved to be, beginning with Reception and Year One’s light hearted and hugely entertaining Nativity play, ‘The Inn-spectors’, followed by many other celebrations, making this special period memorable for all. And, of course, we enjoyed the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. What a wonderful way…
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…
