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13 November 2026

Weekly Updates from the Leadership Team

Welcome to the second newsletter of this half term. 

Year 11 students have completed their latest series of trial exams today. On the whole, students approached them with the appropriate levels of preparation and rigour. We will be using the outcomes to identify gaps in learning, interventions needed and arranging for individual conversations with students to ensure they use all the time between now and the exams in the summer to prepare appropriately.

We marked Armistice Day this week in our classes, acknowledging the two minutes' silence and remembering those who served our country to provide the freedoms that we have today. The students were very respectful, and we were proud of their maturity.

Yesterday evening, we held our annual Open Evening at The Island VI Form, our very own post 16 provision. It was wonderful to see so many of our Year 11 students there, actively engaging in exploring their next steps and really starting to understand why they need to focus now. It was also a proud moment to see our Year 12 and Year 13 students acting as ambassadors of the huge array of subjects that we have on offer. A huge thank you to all of the students, parents/carers and staff who supported the evening. If any students/parents/carers were unable to attend, there are many Open Day sessions available. Please find details on the VI Form website. 

Year 8 and 9 parents/carers will have received a notification via the Arbor app regarding report cards for their child. Please do take a few moments to review how your son/daughter is progressing and do reach out to their tutor or subject teacher if you have any concerns.

We hope that you have a lovely weekend, and we look forward to welcoming the students back on Monday.

Mrs Paul, Mrs Mursell and Mrs Sandiford

Executive Headteacher and Co-Heads of School

Students Shine at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Young Business Programme

Yesterday, teams from both Medina College and The Island VI Form took part in the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Young Business Programme hosted at Quay Arts.  We were delighted to receive incredibly positive feedback highlighting how exceptionally well-prepared all three teams were. Throughout the event, our students represented the schools brilliantly, interacting professionally with a wide range of business leaders from across the island.  
All three teams were an absolute credit to both Medina College and The Island VI Form, and we look forward to seeing how they continue our proud tradition of success in these competitions. Both schools are inspiring places for young people to thrive and succeed.
Please keep an eye on our social media channels in the coming weeks for updates on each team's innovative product details, fundraising initiatives, and how you can support their business ventures!

Remembrance Day 

This year’s Remembrance activities at Medina College were a little different from previous years. Pupils took part in a meaningful act of remembrance directly from their classrooms, which included observing the two-minute silence at 11:00 am.

It was moving to hear how quiet the school became during this time, and we are incredibly proud of the deep respect our pupils showed for such an important moment in our national calendar.  In addition to the classroom remembrance events, all pupils attended a special assembly delivered by Associate Senior Leader Mr Binfield. During the assembly, pupils reflected on the many conflicts remembered on November 11, including World War II and the Falklands War.

Mr Binfield also shared the poignant story of two brothers from his own family: his grandfather, Reg Binfield, who survived World War II but lived with its emotional scars for the rest of his life, and his great-uncle, Arthur Binfield (Reg’s brother), who tragically did not return.

Football News!

Year 10

On Tuesday, the Year 10 boys’ football team braved the cold and wet conditions to take on CTK in a thrilling, closely contested fixture. With the pitch slippery from the rain, both sides showed tremendous grit and commitment, putting in several strong challenges throughout the game. Ultimately, Medina emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, courtesy of two clinical finishes from Archie.

A fantastic performance from the entire squad—well played, lads.

Year 9

A hard fought match for the Year 9 boys last night against Cowes.  A fantastic first half strike from Freddie gave us the lead, but a strong second half saw Cowes take the win. More fantastic team work all round.  Well done lads.

Mr Dye

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