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Weekly Updates from Medina College - 25 July 2025

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25 July 2025 


Weekly Updates from the Headteacher

As I write to you in this final week of the academic year, the summer break beckons, and our young people and staff leave for a well-deserved holiday. At this time of year, it is easy to forget how much the school community has grown and changed. 

The last week of term has seen a number of school trips across each year group, where memories are made and friendships strengthened.  From our Year 10 pupils having a fun day at Thorpe Park to Year 9 spending time at the Out of Bounds centre. 

Our Sports Day at the end of this week was a successful school community event, with lots of vocal support with students cheering each other on in a relaxed, yet competitive atmosphere.  There were a number of highlights during the running and throwing events and I was proud of those students who took part, alongside the staff who organised the events. 

This week we have also said goodbye to a handful of staff who leave us for new opportunities, and we wish them well on their new adventures.

You will have received additional information via email regarding the detailed arrangements for the start of the new academic year in September. You can find a copy of the letter here. 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a restful and refreshing time over the summer break.  

Kam Bains
Headteacher


25 Jul 2025
Whole School Sports Day – A Fantastic Success!
Our first whole-school Sports Day, held on Thursday 24 July, was a roaring success! From the very start of the morning, the energy and community spirit were truly inspiring.Students participated with enthusiasm and good humour across a range of events — from discus, shot put, and javelin t...
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24 Jul 2025
Year 7 Trip to Tapnell Aquapark and Football Golf
Year 7 attended their rewards trip to Tapnell Aqua park and Football Golf on Tuesday. This was a reward for all their hard work and good behaviour throughout the year. We found we had quite a few secret adrenaline junkies in the year group as they leapt off the top and jumped into the water...
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24 Jul 2025
Year 8 Trip to Paultons Park
It was the Year 8 reward trip to Paultons Park yesterday. Despite a later than intended arrival, we were lucky that the park wasn't busy and the waiting times for rides were minimal. Students had an amazing time exploring the park. The favourite rides were The Flight of the Pterosaur, Storm Chas...
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23 Jul 2025
Year 9 Trip to Out of Bounds
On Monday, Year 9 left Medina in the early hours to head to the mainland to visit Out of Bounds in Angmering, West Sussex. Students were treated to a carousel of activities, including adventure golf, bowling, adventure nets, a high ropes course and a series of challenging clip 'n climb...
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25 Jul 2025
Year 10 Trip to Thorpe Park
Year 10 students recently enjoyed an action-packed rewards trip to Thorpe Park, soaking up the sunshine and making the most of the exhilarating rides on offer.For some, it was their very first visit to a theme park – and their first time experiencing the thrills of a roller coaster! A clea...
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22 Jul 2025
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 were given the opportunity to go out on valuable work experience placements last week, giving them an insight into the world of work and helping them to consider their future career pathways. 80 students found their own placements; 11 students visited Captiva Homes' Th...
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Wight Aid Grant Success

This week we received news that our application to WightAID for a grant to set up a school orchard has been successful.  

This application was made as a first step towards a larger project to reduce food poverty and increase the available support for our school families. 

The orchard will also provide opportunities for our students to learn skills in Horticulture and, in the fullness of time, develop a relaxing outdoor space that will support student Mental Health and Wellbeing. 

Dr Clarkson and Ms Drake are looking forward to getting this project started in the Autumn.  


Dates for your diary

GCSE Results Day
All Day
21
August
First Day of Term for Years 7 & 11
All Day
03
September
First day of term for Years 8, 9, &10
All Day
04
September

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