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Weekly Updates from The Island VI Form 20 March 2026

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20 March 2026


Weekly Updates from The Island VI Form

We are now entering the final week of this half-term and spring has finally felt like it is emerging. After Easter, Year 13 enter their final half-term with us, with study leave commencing on Friday 22nd May (BTEC and Vocational subjects may still require students to come in after the half term break). Attendance is vital in the lead up to these exams, so please make sure you are attending as many lessons as possible. For those of you who have applied to university, please remember that when you have all your offers in, you must formally accept your first choice and nominate your insurance choice. Your application to university cannot progress until you have done this. If you are unsure how to do this, please come along to student services and ask for help. The ability to apply for student finance opens up next week. 

Can I please remind you that Year 12 parents evening on Wednesday 25th of March, if you haven't booked in to see your teacher can you please do this asap through Arbor or via reception.

Year 13 leavers photograph will take place after Easter on Wednesday 22nd April – weather permitting.  Please can all Year 13's come if for this.

Finally, can I please remind everyone that lanyards must be worn at all times when on site. It is also strictly forbidden to bring anyone not part of our community on site. A person who is not part of the community is a trespasser and the police may be notified. For any member of our community found bringing someone on site who is not meant to be here, a serious sanction will be put in place. This is very important to ensure we maintain the highest levels of safeguarding. We appreciate your support with this.

Have a lovely weekend. 

Phil Pearce-Jones - Head of School


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Dates for your diary

Y12 Parents Evening
4:00pm – 7:00pm
25
March
Last day of Spring Term
12:30pm
27
March
Easter Holidays
4:00pm – 7:00pm
from 30 Mar until 10 Apr
30
March
Year 13 leavers photo
11:05am – 11:30am
22
April
Half Term
All Day
from 25 May until 29 May
25
May

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