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Summer Term Sports Club
Please be aware that different sports clubs are offered during the summer term. The timetable for our new summer programme
The Perins Carnegie Book Club
The Library team invite all students to join us for the Perins Carnegie shadowing book club which will be happening
Sparsholt College’s 14 – 16 programme
Applications are now open for Sparsholt College’s 14 – 16 programme September 2023! The 14 – 16 programme offers students
Ten Top Tips for Stronger Passwords
In 2022, Microsoft’s Digital Defence Report estimated that cyber criminals made more than 900 attempts to hack passwords every single
Willing volunteers needed
Would you be able to offer up your time to volunteer for a parent consultation group we are putting together?
Cancelled after-school sports clubs
Please be aware that after-school sports clubs will not be running next week, Monday 27th – Friday 31st March to
No drop zone!
We would like to remind all parents and carers that there is no drop-off, or pick-up, permitted inside the school
Opportunities to join focus groups
Are you interested in joining one of our Perins focus groups? If you would like to be involved in either
Easter Hampshire Teen project
Personal Best Education is running Teen Projects across several locations in Hampshire during the Easter holidays. Teen Project provides additional support to families during the holiday periods, offering FREE
Calling all Aspiring Teachers
Have you got a degree of 2:2 or above, are you a student in your final year at university, or are you
Instrumental Taster Sessions
Every year, the Music department is pleased to offer instrumental lessons to all students in addition to their usual timetable. This
Golf Lessons
Would your child be interested in participating in golf lessons at Alresford Golf Club, run by Perins, during the summer
Open Day Events
Please help us to spread the word about our Perins Open Day Events: Our Open Day events help to provide
Student Opportunities
Take a look at our new student opportunities page, for information on upcoming open days, taster days, and conferences including:
Uniform Requirements
Wearing school uniform is fundamental at Perins, ensuring all students are recognisable and giving a strong sense of identity. A uniform
2023 School Holiday Dates
Spring Half-Term BreakMonday 13th February to Friday 17th February Easter BreakMonday 3rd April to Friday 14th April Summer Half-Term BreakMonday
Good News Stories
Hampshire Cup Final
Henry B was selected to play hooker for the Alton U13s RFC in the Hampshire Cup Final last Sunday v Farnham. Alton gave it everything,
South-West Counties Captain
Well done to Jake V (Y9) for captaining the South-West Counties under 14 Boys’ football match against Berkshire on Friday 17th March. Despite having all
Skating Gold Medal
Congratulations to Amber N (Y7) who won the gold medal in Skate London Spring Open Free Skating Competition (Level 2) at Alexandra Palace! Amber also won bronze
U14 Hampshire Hockey Squad
Congratulations to Rory S (Y9) for being selected for the U14 Hampshire Hockey Squad. Thus far Rory has played against Sussex and Buckinghamshire.
Expedition Challenge Award
Congratulations to Amelia W (Y7) and Lily R (Y8) for completing an expedition hiking camp on the 18th & 19th of March with their Scouts
U16’s hockey team success
Edward E (Y11) plays for the Trojans boys U16’s hockey team and last weekend they won 6-3 in the National Cup semi-finals against Repton in
Rugby achievements
Congratulations to Evelyn C (Y11) and Quinn C (Y9) for their recent Rugby successes. Evelyn C finished her under-16 Hampshire Rugby season competing in Herford
British Select Ice Hockey Programme
Massive congratulations to Ethan L (Y10) and Josef L (Y8) on being selected to represent the U15 British Select Elite Ice Hockey programme in the
Rugby U13 Win
We are pleased to announce that on Sunday 19th March, at Winchester Rugby Club, Evan G (Y8) and Gethin J (Y8), were part of the winning
Year 11
School Immunisations 17th April
This is a reminder that the School Age Immunisation Team are due in school to carry out the HPV immunisation session for Year 8s on Monday 17th April 2023.
Summer 2023 Exams Timetable
The timetable below provides an overview of the Summer 2023 exam season for subjects studied at Perins School. Once entries have been confirmed, candidates will
Year 10
School Immunisations 17th April
This is a reminder that the School Age Immunisation Team are due in school to carry out the HPV immunisation session for Year 8s on Monday 17th April 2023.
Peter Symonds Open Evenings
Peter Symonds Open Evening dates have been announced and will be: Wednesday 5 July 2023: 5.30 – 8.30 pmThursday 6 July 2023: 5.30 – 8.30
Home Languages
Does your child speak a language other than English, fluently at home? We are able to facilitate students sitting a GCSE (usually in Year 10)
Year 9
School Immunisations 17th April
This is a reminder that the School Age Immunisation Team are due in school to carry out the HPV immunisation session for Year 8s on Monday 17th April 2023.
Year 9 into Year 10 Options – Presentation
Thank you to those who attended the Year 9 into Year 10 Options Information evening on Thursday 2nd March. The presentation from the evening is available to all parents via our
Year 8
LEGO Club Fridays
LEGO® club is running on Friday lunchtimes in S4, and is open to all Year 7 and Year 8 to attend. Set your imagination and creativity
School Immunisations 17th April
This is a reminder that the School Age Immunisation Team are due in school to carry out the HPV immunisation session for Year 8s on Monday 17th April 2023.
Year 7
LEGO Club Fridays
LEGO® club is running on Friday lunchtimes in S4, and is open to all Year 7 and Year 8 to attend. Set your imagination and creativity
Instrumental Taster Sessions
Every year, the Music department is pleased to offer instrumental lessons to all students in addition to their usual timetable. This summer term, we have coordinated
Online Safety
Ten Top Tips for Stronger Passwords
In 2022, Microsoft’s Digital Defence Report estimated that cyber criminals made more than 900 attempts to hack passwords every single second – and warned that
Adopting Safe and Healthy Online Habits
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What parents/carers need to know about iPads
It hasn’t quite made the sociocultural splash of the Mac or the iPhone, but Apple’s iPad has undeniably been a colossal critical and commercial success
What Parents and Carers Need to Know about NGL
It seems people just can’t resist finding out what others really think of them – whether that’s for better or worse. NGL, an app which
What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Spotify
From Ariana Grande to Dua Lipa, Katy Perry to Justin Timberlake, even the most mainstream and conventional artists in pop aren’t averse to releasing the
What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions
The rise of programmes like ChatGPT has brought the use of artificial intelligence solutions into sharp focus. Designed to potentially make our lives easier and
10 Ways Gaming Can Support Positive Outcomes in Children and Young People
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, and in support of this year’s event NOS have produced a #WakeUpWednesday guide which outlines how youngsters’ mental wellbeing can
Tips for Encouraging Open Discussions about
Digital Lives
Next Tuesday (7 February) is Safer Internet Day: an annual event which promotes the safe, responsible and positive use of digital tech among children and
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day 2023 is on Tuesday 7th February and will be celebrated in the UK with the theme ‘Want to talk about?……. Making space
12 Top Tips for Cyber Resilience at Home
Most of us habitually check our doors are locked each night. We don’t leave our cars open with the keys in the ignition. We take
What Parents and Carers Need to Know about…
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Stay Safe on New Devices
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