Catch up on all the latest news stories from across the school.
Ronnie raises the bar
July 24, 2017
A teenage triathlete has done the school proud with a rip-roaring performance in a national competition. Ronnie, pictured, finished fourth in the national independent schools triathlon, despite very wet and slippery ground conditions. The 13-year-old, a member of Chapel Tristars, swam 300m, cycled 6.9km and ran 2.4km in 31 minutes and 51 seconds. Proud mum Mrs Reeve said: “Ronnie was definitely up for the challenge
A Level Classics Trip 6 July 2017
On Thursday 6 July the A Level Classics group went on a Roman Sussex road trip! We visited Fishbourne Roman Palace in the morning, where we experienced a site tour and domestic life workshop. During the workshop, we explored Roman cooking methods, handled ancient artefacts and enjoyed photo opportunities in a Roman kitchen. After a lunch stop in Roman Chichester, we set off for Bignor Roman villa
Year 4 ‘Not Much Sleep’ Sleepover
June 30, 2017
On Friday 23rd June, Year 4 were invited to the inaugural school sleepover. Following a morning of team activities at the Beach, a picnic lunch and swimming as normal, Year 4 bid farewell to the rest of the school as they set up camp in the Junior block. Mrs George, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Marshall and Mr Stamper were amused, dismayed and astounded by how much luggage
Nursery Beach School at the Witterings
June 27, 2017
The Nursery trip to West Wittering was a huge success! The weather was glorious and everyone had so much fun. Once at the beach we talked about our beach safety rules which apply to our usual Beach School. An area was marked with cones ensuring children kept safe within the zoned area. The children were very excited to see so much sand and could not wait to
Greek Cookery Masterclass
June 27, 2017
Year 5 were ‘Masterchefs’ on Friday 23 June, creating traditional Greek salads. They learned how to use a sharp knife sensibly and sliced juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers. They added feta cheese, green and black olives to their salad and then prepared a dressing of olive oil and oregano. At lunchtime, they enjoyed a minced lamb and cheese dish accompanied by their salad. To complete their meal, fresh
Upper School Volunteer Police Cadets Visit
June 26, 2017
On the morning of Friday 23 June, the Upper School Assembly welcomed Sgt Gooding and PC White, from the Volunteer Police Cadets. This came as a result of a suggestion by Jack F in Year 8, who is himself a Police Cadet, and we were delighted that the school could benefit from a pupil’s personal interest like this: thank you, Jack! The talk by Sgt Gooding
Year 3 SeaCity Museum Trip
June 23, 2017
Year 3 enjoyed a trip to SeaCity Museum in Southampton to support their investigation of the Titanic disaster. On arrival, the children were in awe of the dark city streets of 1912 Southampton, the figures, the old shops and the piped street sounds.They looked carefully at the names on the ‘Crew Wall’ and identified that over three-quarters of the crew came from Southampton. In their
Professor in Bacteriology from the University of Southampton gives Vaccine Talk to Year 10
June 23, 2017
On Monday 19 June, Dr Myron Christodoulides, a professor in Bacteriology from the University of Southampton visited Year 10. He gave a talk about “Vaccines for Human and Animal Health”. In it he explained about the history of vaccination, how vaccines work, current vaccination schedules and recent develops in vaccine technology. It was an excellent talk which was well received by Year 10.
Year 1 Create Art in the Style of Andy Goldsworthy
June 23, 2017
This week Year 1 have been creating art in the style of Andy Goldsworthy. Andy Goldsworthy OBE is a British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist producing site-specific sculpture and land art situated in natural and urban settings. He lives and works in Scotland. Pupils collected items from the beach and then used them in their nature art.
Debating Society hold a Leaders’ Debate inspired by the General Election
June 23, 2017
The Upper School Debating Society, inspired by the prospect of a General Election, started to work on their own “House manifestos” at the start of this term, and we finally managed to hold our very own “Leaders’ Debate” this week. The aim of the exercise was not political, so the brief was about running the school, not the country. Some of the manifesto pledges included: a
Fathers’ Day Breakfast Proves a Popular Choice!
Friday 16 June saw the Lower School share breakfast with their Dads and Grandads for Fathers’ Day. Chef Debbie and her team did a sterling job and provided everyone with delicious bacon or sausage baps. It was great to see so many Dads attend. We hope you all enjoyed your breakfast and that you had a wonderful Fathers’day on Sunday.
Robot wars inspires learning
June 20, 2017
The next generation of surgeons, pilots and software engineers are being inspired to study STEM subjects through robot wars. The weekly after school club, open to Years 6, 7 and 8, is proving hugely popular amongst pupils. It teaches pupils how hardware and software link and how mechanical objects are designed and built to provide a solution. At the end of each half term, the
Nursery ‘Keeping Healthy’
June 16, 2017
The Nursery topic this week is ‘Keeping Healthy.’ The Nursery currently has a Dental Surgery set up in the role play area and to reinforce the children’s learning we had a visit from Olivia Burrows who is part of the dental team at Westleigh Dental Practice in Fareham. Olivia explained to the children that they need to take care of their teeth as these are used
Year 6 Discover Strange Circles on the New Field
June 16, 2017
To celebrate the end of KS2 SATS week, the Year 6 pupils were taken on a tour of the new sports field. All agreed that it is a fantastic addition to the school. Mr Waites gave a presentation on the stages of construction, which was very informative and they also toured the area where the excess water will drain into. They want to return on a rainy
Bones, Joints and Muscles
June 16, 2017
On Wednesday 7th June, Year 3 were delighted to welcome Mrs Lynch to their Year 3 Science lesson. Mrs Lynch, who is a Physiotherapist, told the children all about their bones, joints and muscles. Did you know that there are 206 bones in your body? Did you know that the femur is the longest, heaviest and strongest bone in your body? Well, Year 3 do! Mrs
Nelson’s Shipmates!
June 16, 2017
Year 2 enjoyed a trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Tuesday 13 June. Travelling by Gosport Ferry added excitement to the day and they enjoyed spotting landmarks such as the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. The ‘Nelson’s Shipmates’ workshop was both wonderful and informative, with five different activities about life on board ‘The Victory’. After lunch we boarded HMS Victory and explored every deck of the ship. It was
Coastal Classroom Brings Learning to Life
June 2, 2017
Pupils decamped from their classroom for real-life lessons on the beach on their doorstep. Year 4 children took their geography lesson outdoors to learn about coastal erosion and human impact on the environment. It is part of a regular ‘beach school’ delivered by teachers at Meoncross who make full use of the natural resource just minutes from their gates. The eight and nine-year-olds considered the
Grandparents take over the classrooms!
May 4, 2017
The very popular annual event, Grandparents Day, was this year spread over two afternoons, to cater for the numbers wanting to participate. Lower School pupils invited their grandparents to join them for lessons in the classrooms, which is always so much fun for the children and their relatives. Afterwards, the grandparents enjoyed a delicious Afternoon tea whilst being entertained by Lower School pupils in a
The Big Row – A Message from the Head
May 2, 2017
I thought it worthwhile putting pen to paper at this stage to explain why we felt such a strong compulsion to take part in the Big Row event in support of James Shone and his charity ‘I can and I am’. You may remember that we welcomed James to Meoncross earlier in the academic year. He was an inspirational speaker and both staff and pupils
Meoncross Sports Scholar wins Hampshire County Cup with Fareham Hockey U14s
May 2, 2017
County Hockey Success for Harriet, Year 7
Open doors for a special evening event
April 30, 2017
If you are looking for an independent school for your child, we understand how hard it can be to visit schools during the working day. For this reason, this term we are opening the classrooms and facilities for a special evening open event. Thursday 11 May 6 – 8pm Prefects will show you round the school and talk to your about their experiences at Meoncross; staff
The Big Row!
April 28, 2017
Pupils rowed 128 miles in a single day to raise money for the ‘I can and I am’ Thames Challenge.
1st Place for Sports Scholar in Cross Country
April 28, 2017
Friday 28 April 2017 Schools from Dorset to West Sussex attending this cross country event held at Oakwood School. Meoncross put up a talented team of Under 10s and 11s which secured both excellent individual performances and a strong overall team performance. Charlie B, sports scholar, 1st place , Gabe S 5th place and the rest of the team finishing in the top 20. Competitors : Charlie B, Gabe S,
U13-15 Netball v Australian International School of Singapore
April 28, 2017
Friday 28 April 2017 Lost 33-18 Charlotte S (C), Ciara F, Lauren B, Lucy I, Kelci-Rose B, Sara W and Charlotte T. Ellie H (Assistant Coach) On Friday, the AIS Team finished their Cognita Netball Tour at Meoncross. Having played 7 matches in two weeks, they were vastly experienced as a team winning every match on the tour. The Meoncross team, consisting of pupils from years
Cricket v Dunhurst U9/10
April 26, 2017
Wednesday 26 April 2017 Lost 108 Runs Dunhurst – 83 Runs to Meoncross Team: Zayn-Ali H (c), Tom B, Mats V, Carter F, Patrick B, Louie J, Leo S, Oscar L, Sam O Wicket Takers – Louie J, Patrick B, Leo S, Tom B Player of the Match: Tom B for his excellent bowling and organisation in the field. He motivated the team well.
Top Prize for Meoncross Quilter
April 24, 2017
A tea set made from fabric scraps wins Matilda a national quilting prize
ISA Pre Prep Athletics Festival
April 21, 2017
Victory for Year 2 pupils at their first athletics event
Student Forum generates brilliant ideas for young people
April 12, 2017
A recent student forum, hosted by Meoncross was run by Unloc, and attended by Bay House, Bridgemary, St Vincent’s and Brune Park.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ wowed us all
April 4, 2017
Alice in Wonderland was a feast for the eyes and ears as Years 5 and 6 put on their production at the end of term.
Annual Whole School Walk
April 3, 2017
The annual whole school walk was a 5km route around the new sports field and across the countryside surrounding the school, walking off the hog roast lunch provided as an end of term treat for the pupils.
Out of this World Day
March 31, 2017
A day of space exploration at Meoncross that was enthusiastically enjoyed by gifted and talented Year 5 pupils from local state schools and our own pupils.
A farewell vlog to our Chilean friends
March 29, 2017
What is different about school in England, and what did our Chilean visitors most enjoy about their stay?
Chao to the Chileans
March 29, 2017
Five visiting pupils from Chile, and their teacher, leave Meoncross after a month of study and fun at the school.
Upper School Egghead Challenge
March 28, 2017
Will Upper School House teams win against the Eggheads?
What have the Romans ever done for us? Ask Year 3!
March 28, 2017
Year 3 took part in a very educational and fun packed day inspired by the Romans
Mothers’ Day Breakfast Celebration
March 24, 2017
A Lower School Mothers’ Day breakfast celebration and bunches of flowers for every mother
Hustings for Senior Prefect roles
March 23, 2017
A brave cohort of Year 10 pupils tackled the Prefect selection process at the end of the spring term. Each candidate had to stand before an assembly of their peers and teachers and speak for one minute about why they would make a good senior prefect and to introduce their ideas for how to make things even better at the school. Amongst the qualities required for
Headmistress’ Commendations for English
March 21, 2017
Excellent English work gets Year 4 pupils Commendations from the Headmistress
Headmistress’ Commendations for storytelling, Latin and History
March 20, 2017
For amazing storytelling, high Latin scores and a History reportage, Commendations all round!
Duke of Edinburgh Overnight Camp
March 17, 2017
A practice camp for pupils taking their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
Inspired by Lowry and Gainsborough at Southampton Art Gallery
March 13, 2017
Year 3 visit Southampton Art Gallery where they discover the work of famous artist and explore their own artistic skills during a colourful workshop
Beach School Workshop: a pupil report
March 11, 2017
Making jewellery from coloured glass, aboriginal stone painting, fitness bleep tests were some of the many activities taking place at our termly Beach School workshop
Celebrating International School Meals day
March 10, 2017
Tasty dishes from all over the world, introduced pupils to new flavours and textures
Headmistress’ Commendations for Science
March 7, 2017
What effect does exercise have on breathing and on pulse rate? Year 7 girls explored these questions in science, which earned them a visit to see Mrs Ebery.
Alex Thomson inspires pupils to never give up
March 6, 2017
Alex Thomson visited Meoncross to talk to pupils and parents about his recent challenge, the Vendee Globe round-the-world solo sailing race.
Meoncross pupils get stuck into Great British Spring Clean Up
March 3, 2017
Joining the community and Fareham Council to help clean up Stubbington Green
Year 3 creating composters in Science
March 2, 2017
Year 3 asked “what happens when you put soil, worms and food scraps together?”
World Book Day spectacular!
March 2, 2017
Imagine running into all your favourite literary characters in one day. This is World Book Day at Meoncross!
Headmistress’ Commendations for Maths and English
February 27, 2017
For diary work, for decimals and for hard work at home in Maths, rewards all round for Year 5 pupils
Visitors from Chile join Meoncross
February 27, 2017
Five pupils travelled from South America to join us for a month
Headmistress’ Class Commendation for Year 3
February 16, 2017
Year 3 rewrite popular stories and publish them in a booklet.
Musical Assembly gets pupils bopping!
February 13, 2017
An energetic musical display inspires pupils to take up playing an instrument
Welcome home Alex Thomson
February 11, 2017
Alex Thomson returned to Gosport on the Hugo Boss yacht that he raced round the world in the Vendee Globe. Parents and staff turned up at the Gosport Hard along with many others in this sailing community, to wave flags and cheer as the flotilla entered the harbour and ushered Alex, with Oscar – Meoncross Infant and Alex’s son – standing bravely on the deck
Headmistress’ Commendation for English
February 9, 2017
Kareem from Year 2 visited Mrs Ebery in her study and brought with him the work he had been doing in English on The Twits. He produced a very good comic strip showing his favourite piece from the story, where Mr Twit ties Mrs Twit to a metal hoop in the ground and fastens balloons to her so that she will stretch. Kareem used a
With thanks for your charity donations
February 8, 2017
We would like to thank you all for your kindness and support in donating towards our charities last term. Time and again we are overwhelmed by your generosity when we ask for your help. The Diana Award, following The Anti Bullying Ambassadors initiative – £176.62 BBC Children in Need Appeal – £176.61 NSPCC following Number Day – £210.15 Thank you again.
Headmistress’ Commendation for English
February 6, 2017
The Twits was the inspiration for this excellent piece of written work.
Juniors in the Science laboratories
February 2, 2017
Burning materials in the Chemistry lab lights up the Year 5 pupils!
Making Aspirin in A-level Chemistry
January 31, 2017
Chemistry practicals in the Sixth Form laboratory are mostly conducted in the fume cupboard!
Headmistress’ Commendation for Reading
January 30, 2017
Mrs Ebery was visited in her study by three girls from Year 6. Isabella, Sasha and Jessica who all received Commendations for their commitment to reading and the daily completion of their reading records. All three girls received five House points for their efforts.
Chinese New Year Feast
January 30, 2017
Lion dancing and a Chinese banquet for Year 5 pupils to see in the New Year
Young Games Designer of the Year competition
January 19, 2017
Coding Club pupils enter national competition
Works of Art for the Chinese New Year
January 17, 2017
Lanterns, dragons and Chinese calligraphy aids Year 5 art classes
Exploring archaeology in Year 3
January 12, 2017
Year 3 discover about finding artefacts and understanding how to understand the relics of the past
Marwell Zoo adventures for Year 1
January 10, 2017
A wonderful workshop studying animals from the tortoise to the monkey and amazing sights around the zoo.
Lower School Council selection
January 5, 2017
The school council plays an important role in giving pupils a voice in the school
