UPDATED: Friday, 26 June 2026 - Bournemouth School

Friday, 26 June 2026

Bournemouth School will be open as below:

Years 7 to 9
Timetabled end-of-year assessments will go ahead as planned. Dress code is PE kit. The tests that were scheduled for today (Thursday) will be rearranged for Monday, 29 June.
Year 10
Follow normal timetable. Dress code is PE kit.
Year 12
School is closed to Year 12. Work will be set on Teams with the expectation that it is completed. Prefects/volunteers involved in the Year 6 transition day should attend school as normal. Dress code is as Wednesday’s but students must wear their ID card lanyards.

Year 6 Transition Day

All boys must enter the main school building via reception from 8.20 am. They must be collected at 3.05 pm from the Sir David English sports centre. Boys should attend school in their current primary school PE kit and they will be provided with a free lunch of sausage, chips and baked beans (although they can bring a packed lunch if they prefer). There will be gluten free and vegetarian options, and all meat is Halal. Your son should also bring a water bottle for the day and a sun hat. If necessary, please ensure your son applies sun cream in the morning before leaving home.

We are also offering parents the opportunity to attend a presentation in the main school hall tomorrow from Mrs Ateaque (Headteacher from September 2026) and Ms Thorne (Director of Learning) at 8.50 am or 2.30 pm. The content will be the same at each session, which will last approximately 30 minutes.

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am writing to inform you that, following the issuance of a Red Weather Warning for Extreme Heat by the Met Office, the school will be closed to all students on Thursday, 25 June.

The safety and well-being of our pupils, staff and wider school community is always our highest priority. After carefully reviewing the guidance associated with this warning and considering the conditions expected throughout the day, we have taken the decision to close the school site to minimise the risks posed by the extreme temperatures. We are also cancelling the scheduled Sixth Form Experience Day and the Parents’ Evening for parents of students joining us in Year 7 in September. Assessments for Years 7-9 that were due to take place tomorrow will be re-scheduled for next week.

We appreciate that this closure may cause inconvenience for some families. However, the forecast conditions present significant health and safety concerns, particularly for children and vulnerable individuals, both when at school and when travelling to and from school; we believe this is the most responsible course of action. If students are able to complete any school work tomorrow, they are able to use their knowledge organisers and access appropriate resources through MS Teams. Students in Years 7-9 should prepare for the assessments scheduled for Friday.

As students will not be in school tomorrow, we ask parents and carers to support their children in staying safe during the period of extreme heat. Please ensure that children drink plenty of water throughout the day, remain in cool or shaded areas where possible, and avoid strenuous physical activity during the hottest part of the day. We would also like to remind families of the dangers associated with open water. While warm weather can make rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals and coastal areas seem appealing, these environments can present significant risks. We ask that children are closely supervised and that families follow all safety guidance and local restrictions when visiting areas near water.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely but intend to reopen fully on Friday. Please check your email and the school website for the latest information.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Dorian Lewis

Headmaster

Meeting	Exceeding
You use all KO content You can aurally identify families of instruments and most orchestral instruments within each family	You use all KO content and additional information You can aurally identify all families and almost all orchestral instruments within each family with only minor errors
Assessment Methods
Listening assessment on Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Do Now tasks Teacher questioning

Meeting	Exceeding
You use all KO content You can aurally identify families of instruments and most orchestral instruments within each family	You use all KO content and additional information You can aurally identify all families and almost all orchestral instruments within each family with only minor errors
Assessment Methods
Listening assessment on Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Do Now tasks Teacher questioning

Meeting	Exceeding
Football (January to Easter) You demonstrate good ball control under pressure and consistently make accurate passes in dynamic game situations. You understand and apply team tactics, contributing to both attacking and defensive play. Health and Fitness (January – Easter) You demonstrate proper form in a variety of exercises, showing understanding of different fitness components (strength, endurance, flexibility). You set realistic fitness goals and work towards them consistently. Basketball (January – Easter) You demonstrate improved dribbling, passing, and shooting skills with greater consistency, applying them in dynamic game situations. You demonstrate an understanding of team tactics and contribute effectively on both ends of the court.	Exceeds: You have all of the criteria for ‘meets’* and at least some of the following:* Football (January – Easter) You showcase exceptional technical skills, including advanced dribbling, passing, and shooting, under high pressure. You demonstrate a deep understanding of game tactics, leading the team in both defensive and attacking situations. Health and Fitness (January – Easter) You designed and followed a comprehensive fitness plan that targets multiple fitness components, showing excellent progress. You demonstrate a high level of fitness and self-motivation, regularly exceeding personal goals. Basketball (January – Easter) You execute advanced basketball techniques, such as complex dribbling manoeuvres and fast-break plays, with confidence. You lead the team with excellent decision-making, defensive play, and communication.
Assessment Methods
Do now tasks Exit Tickets Knowledge Check Assessment

Meeting	Exceeding
Football (January to Easter) You demonstrate good control of the ball and pass accurately to teammates. You apply basic defensive and offensive tactics with consistency. Health and Fitness (January to Easter) You follow the basic principles of a warm-up, workout, and cool-down while demonstrating proper technique throughout. You participate with effort and enthusiasm. Basketball (January to Easter) You demonstrate basic dribbling, shooting, and passing skills, applying them in game situations. You understand the key rules of basketball and can execute basic strategies and tactics.	Rugby (January to Easter) You show advanced ball control and decision-making under pressure, contributing strategically to both attack and defence. You display a high level of skill and leadership on the field. Health and Fitness (January to Easter) You created a specialized warm up, workout, and cool down. Your technique during all exercises was excellent. You display exceptional consistency and effort, showing improved fitness levels over time. Basketball (January to Easter) You show excellent court awareness, quick decision-making, and the ability to execute advanced skills under pressure. You contribute to both offence and defence with a high level of skill and leadership.
Assessment Methods
Formative assessment in lessons – warm-ups, drills, cool-downs Summative assessment in lessons – competitive context

Meeting	Exceeding
You will be able to describe and explain the increased tension over Berlin between Khrushchev and Kennedy. You will be able to have a good understanding of why there were summit meetings called, 1960 and 1961. You will be able to describe and explain why the Berlin Wall was built in 1961. You will be able to explain the impact the building of the wall had on East-West relations and the importance of Kennedy’s visit to Berlin in 1963. You will be able to show a good understanding of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the importance of the Bay of Pigs failed invasion of 1961 and the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962.	You will be able to evaluate the impact on international relations of increased tension over Berlin between Khrushchev and Kennedy. You understanding of the summit meetings is precise and you can evaluate their importance. You will be able to precisely recall details of how why the Berlin Wall was built in 1961. You will be able to evaluate the importance of the building of the wall on East-West relations and the importance of Kennedy’s visit to Berlin in 1963. You will be able to show a precise knowledge and understanding of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the importance of the Bay of Pigs failed invasion of 1961 the events and significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 in the short term and long term.
Assessment Methods
Do-now tasks Retrieval Quiz in class End of Unit Assessment

Meeting	Exceeding
You will be able to write a response that includes three causes of the outbreak of The Great War (this is the keystone point: no answer can be graded as ‘meeting’ if it does not contain three causes from: military, alliances, imperialism and nationalism). You will demonstrate the skill of analytical writing by demonstrating the Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link technique (PEEL) on each paragraph. For each cause, you will be including sufficient factual detail/proof to justify judgements rather than unsupported statements. You will be able to show secure explanation on each cause and link to why it was a reason for World War I breaking out.	You will apply precisely selected evidence, giving more weight to the judgements drawn. The quality of your evaluation will be in greater depth (e.g. linking in more depth to the question, considering limitations of each factor as a cause, making a clear judgement for each cause, maybe comparing their importance). You will be able to write a response that can also contain evidence of more independent research gathered from outside of the content studied in class.
Assessment Methods
Do Now tasks Retrieval quiz (factual recall) in class End of Unit 2 assessment (Skill: causation writing)

Meeting	Exceeding
Your written response analyses each source. The written response explains why each source is useful to a historian (i.e. what we can learn from the source) Your written response analyses the provenance of a source, considering the impact on usefulness, Some aspects (nature, origin, purpose) are explored less convincingly. You have applied your own knowledge to test the source content, and how this may affect usefulness, but this may lack detail, or show inconsistency between sources. You include some evaluation of utility using some of your own knowledge to support.	You have convincingly analysed both sources with utility explained in equal depth. Your written response discusses the nature, origin and purpose (provenance) of each source, considering its utility with all elements considered convincingly in depth. You include detailed and precise own knowledge and deploy this to test the source content to explain how this may affect usefulness, showing an excellent understanding of the topic. There is no unnecessary narrative.
Assessment Methods
Do Now Questioning in class End of Unit Assessment: Skills based written response on source Utility

Meeting	Exceeding
You will be able to produce a written response that includes three distinct causes of the Break with Rome (this is the keystone point: no answer can be graded as ‘meeting’ if it does not contain three factors) Each of your causes contain sufficient factual detail/proof to justify judgments rather than assertions. Each cause is analysed/explained and linked to why it was a cause of the break with Rome	Your selected evidence is precise and detailed giving more weight to the judgments drawn. The quality of your evaluation is in greater depth (e.g. linking in more depth to the question, considering limitations of each factor as a cause, making a clear judgement for each cause, maybe comparing their importance). Your answers may contain evidence of independent research outside of the work covered in class.
Assessment Methods
Do Now Questioning in class End of Unit Assessment: Causation writing (PEEL Paragraphs)

Meeting	Exceeding
You need to know and explain a main reason why William won at Hastings and give your view as to why it was important. You should write a paragraph that demonstrates a clear causation approach, including the reason, evidence for it, and an explanation of why it helped William win. You must give a brief judgement explaining why this cause was the most important.	You need to explain the reason why William won at Hastings and evaluate why it is the important reason. You should demonstrate clear evidence of writing in a causation structure by making a point and supporting it with precisely selected relevant evidence. You must show evaluation by explaining the relative importance of the cause you are discussing.
Assessment Methods
Do Now scores Comprehension quiz Skills based end of unit assessment

Friday, 26 June 2026

Year 6 Transition Day

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