As we approach the end of the academic year, please may we ask that all Year 11 students who have lockers at Perins, return their keys to us. They can be dropped off at the school Reception. Students can return keys as early as they would like, but no later than 23rd June please. Failure …
Virtual reality has been around, in various rudimentary forms, since the late 1970s. After a prolonged gestation period, however, the technology’s march to the mainstream has begun to gather momentum in recent years. The UK government, for example, is predicting a meteoric 78% rise in spending on VR and its stable-mate AR (augmented reality) by …
We are busily preparing costumes for the upcoming Hunchback of Notre Dame production. If any parents or carers have any old duvet covers that are no longer needed, please may we request that they are donated to our costume department? They can be dropped off at the School Office. Thank you for your support.
‘Metaverse’ is a relatively new term to many, however the concept has been around for some time. Videogames, for example, use many aspects of the metaverse; avatars, digital currency, mini-games, and open communication. A metaverse can also take many forms; Fortnite can be seen as a metaverse, as is Roblox. Put simply, a metaverse is …
Anyone can post anything online. It’s simultaneously one of the internet’s most joyous qualities and one of its greatest perils. For every upload that’s heart-warming, helpful or just plain hilarious, you’ll find – unfortunately – an equal amount of content that is shocking, frightening or upsetting … particularly to young eyes and ears. Some of this material is …
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A reminder that all student laptops (and charger unless you intend to transfer ownership) need to be returned on or before 23 June (the day of their last exam). If you wish to retain the device for future use, please pay the £10 transfer of ownership fee (to comply with HMRC Gift Aid rules) via …
As Year 11 students will be leaving school soon, please may we remind parents to run-down their catering account, while making sure there are sufficient funds in the account to meet students’ requirements. If there is a balance remaining on a student’s catering account after they have left school: We will transfer any remaining balance …
Launched in 2015, Discord has steadily emerged as a major player in the online communication marketplace – certainly as far as gamers are concerned. Indeed, with the ability to coordinate gameplay and talk tactics with multiple fellow players in real time, it has also become the collaborative platform of choice for many professional e-sports competitors. …
While not directly relevant to our students, many have younger siblings and cousins. For today’s pre-schoolers, digital devices are as much a part of their everyday entertainment as Lego and colouring books were for previous generations. With many parents and carers having justified concerns, however, over problems like exposure to inappropriate content and picking up …
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Perins School have recently set up a fundraising page on GoFundMe here. Any donations to support us on our exciting Hunchback of Notre Dame journey will be greatly appreciated. For so many, The Creative Arts Department is a huge part of Perins, with the school production being one of the most enjoyable and inspiring experiences. These …
Perins School: Pound Hill, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9BS
Telephone: 01962 734361
Email: school@perins.hants.sch.uk
Perins is part of the Perins Multi Academy Trust
Company number 07699705
