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Deniz joins NOYO

We are very proud of class Arne student Deniz, who, after passing his audition, has gone on to perform with The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO). His first concert took place at the Barbican Centre in London. Deniz plays the Clarion, a tablet based instrument allowing him to play independently and expressively. He will be […]

Aspire Week Day 4

We continued to celebrate ‘Aspire Week’ today as our Post 16 students took part in activities and enterprise. We welcomed Lauren and John from The Outdoor Education Company, who brought in a 7.5m adapted climbing wall. The students had so much fun (with a few nerves) on an exhilarating climb to the top. Mindfulness sessions […]

Motability

Many thanks to Damon from Hendy Vauxhall Motability who visited this morning. Damon spoke to a number of our Post 16 students on the very latest accessibility options, adaptions and technology available, and gave some sound advice on how to apply for the Motability scheme. The students had fun and the opportunity to sit in […]

VEC’s Factor 2024

We’ve enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of entertainment in our annual VEC’s Factor spectacular! In all, a record-breaking 20 acts participated! There was singing, dancing and film entries. Everyone was certainly a winner today, but our judging panel, Sean Mogg, Dave Young, Jamie King and Jana Henley, had the arduous task of choosing the top three. […]

The Art of Vlogging

In the course of their studies, our photography and media group have been making their own Vlogs. To learn more about vlogging and to get some useful hints and tips they conducted an interview with YouTube vlogger Tom Chappell. Tom runs a successful vlog called ‘Fournilwrittenalloverit’ all about Portsmouth FC. Class Portland also participated as […]

Easter Treat for the Students

Yesterday, we were very pleased to welcome Frances Cornelius and Barry Smith from Variety, The Children’s Charity, with a special delivery! With Easter just around the corner, we were delighted to receive a batch of delicious Easter eggs to be shared among the students. Paula Allcroft and Deputy Headteacher Lisa Layng were on hand to […]

Making Music With Soundstorm

Class Portland are now two weeks into an exciting music project in association with local Music Education Agency Soundstorm. The project, set to run over 10 weeks, will guide the students through writing, performing and recording their own song. From the notes to the words, the students are leading the whole creation. The track will […]

Elliot Supports Steve Hewlett

A couple of week back class Portland student and budding ventriloquist Elliot supported one of his heroes, Steve Hewlett. Steve is one of the UKs top Ventriloquists having come 4th in the finals of Britain’s Got Talent with his puppets of Simon Cowell and Sinitta. Following this success Steve went on to support the Osmonds […]

UK Youth Elections

A massive thank you to our colleagues in the Formal Pathway – Michelle Crampton, Valerie Barlow, Sophie Chandler & David Henley for facilitating their class’s participation in voting in the BCP UK Youth Parliament elections. Classes Brownsea, Portland, Arne & Pergins all voted in an online election in February. This is an annual event, with […]

World Book Day

Today we joined the nation in celebrating World Book Day. Our school day was filled with lots of exciting activities celebrating reading for pleasure. The day kicked off with a fancy dress parade. Staff and students dressed as their favourite literary characters and lots of effort went into some brilliant costumes. Our reading swaps were […]