Prom Outfits 2025
Published 13/05/25, by Susan Braidley
Dress to Impress in Andover are offering several dates during Half Term to try on and hire Prom outfits. Please see the flyer below for the dates, times and venue.
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Read MorePeter Symonds Open Evenings.
Published 09/05/25, by Susan BraidleyOpen Evenings are on 2nd & 3rd July at 5.30pm-8.30pm. You can have a look around the campus, find out about the different courses they offer and chat to the tutors. Download the full Open Eveninga flyer below and the flyer with dates for applying to Peter Symonds.
Read MoreArt Competition.
Published 09/05/25, by Susan BraidleyAccelerated Reader are running an art competition called 'What inspires you to read?' All students are encouraging to create a piece of art that shows their inspiration for reading, or even what they enjoy about it.
Please can all entries be submitted to bartonc@testvalley.hants.sch.uk - The deadline is May 16th (not long at all)
Read MoreYear 11, Leaver's Hoodies.
Published 06/05/25, by Susan Braidley
Read MoreDanebury Food Blog - 2nd May
Published 03/05/25, by Monica FreemanThere is nothing better than a home-cooked meal that is quick and nutritious. Each week we will be sharing recipes that have been nominated by pupils or members of staff, that are more delicious than freezer food and considerably cheaper than ordering a takeaway. In addition, we will be sharing news about the fantastic food preparation undertaken by our pupils.
Read MoreV-E Day 80th Celebrations
Published 02/05/25, by Susan BraidleyVE Day Commemorations 8th May 2025
Danebury will be holding an afternoon of celebration on Thursday 8th May period 5 to mark the 80th year since war ended in Europe. An afternoon of period music, traditional fun sports, fancy dress and cakes.
Pupils are encouraged to come to School in 1940’s British themed wartime dress or red, white and blue school appropriate clothing, donating £1 to the Royal British Legion.
Pupils who enjoy baking are encouraged to take part in a traditional British cake bake off. Cakes will be judged and sold in aid of the Royal British Legion.
Stories from our community is a competition for pupils to research and share the contributions made by a member of their family during the Second World War. Pupils can submit their stories to Mrs Allsopp or Mrs Ellis.
Read MoreMobile Phone Update
Published 25/04/25, by Monica FreemanI would like to share with parents how we are storing and looking after the mobile phones during the school day. The image below is one of the Tutor cases that are being used daily to collect any phones that are brought into school by the pupils. The cases have foam padding with slots cut out that hold each mobile phone securely. Each member of the tutor group has an allocated slot into which they place their phone each morning, and retrieve it from at the end of the day. Each tutor has a different locked box, there isn't a universal key. The phones are safe and secure within each locker. They fit into each slot firmly and there is limited opportunity for damage to be caused. No pupils have access to these lockers, neither are they asked to fetch or carry them at any point.
Following the phone collection, each locker is then locked away further in a large locker by the admin. offices. If a pupil needs their phone for any reason during the day, or they leave earlier, they are collecting their phone from reception.
Read MoreNews from the Library
Published 25/04/25, by Monica FreemanBook of the Week
KS3 - One-Punch Man - Shonenjump Manga
KS4 - The Last Bookstore on Earth - Lily Braun-Arnold
Read MoreCollege Open Evenings - 2024/25
Published 25/04/25, by Monica FreemanWhat to do before attending an open day:
- Check whether you need to book a date and time with the college or sixth form, most are now bookable online.
- Read through their prospectus / website to help you plan which courses you want to know more about.
- Make a list of questions to ask.
- Plan to create a positive first impression on the college staff you talk to at the event: one of them could be your future tutor!
- Can’t make an open event? Many colleges have tour videos and other information on their website, which are available all year round.
Please note: these dates and timings are correct as of 21.3.25 and are subject to change – we would urge you to check the college website prior to attending.
Read MoreYear 5 Taster Sessions
Published 25/04/25, by Monica FreemanMonday 9 June - Child & Parent session
Wednesday 11 June - Child & Parent session
Thursday 26 June - Child only session
Register and book your child a place on one of the above dates, via email:office@danebury.hispmat.org
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Read MoreYear 11 Prom 2025.
Published 23/04/25, by Susan BraidleyYear 11 Prom, Thursday 19th June 2025 - Save the Date! Tickets are now available on Arbor at £40. Please book as soon as possible so we can confirm numbers. The seating plan will be with Miss Braidley at Pupil Services from Monday 28th April. The table sizes can be 6, 8 or 10 places; Students can make up a friendship group (any size, you don't have to fill a table) and come and 'book at table' and give it a film title.
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Read MoreNew Mobile Phone Procedure
Published 04/04/25, by Monica FreemanFollowing the parent consultation we held at the start of this half term, and as part of our commitment to creating a focused, respectful and safe learning environment, we are introducing a new mobile phone procedure starting Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
From this date, all students will be required to hand in their mobile phones at the start of the school day and collect them at the end of the day.
How it works:
- At the morning line-up, your child will place their phone in a lockable phone locker allocated to their tutor group.
- These lockers will be stored securely in a locked cupboard during the day.
- 5 minutes before the end of the school day, pupils will return to line-ups to collect their phone from the same locker.
This system ensures phones are safe, secure, and out of use during the school day, supporting our aims around:
- Reduced distractions in lessons
- Improved social interaction and wellbeing
- Reduced risk of online issues during school hours
What we need from you:
- Please speak to your child positively about this new routine.
- Support Danebury by reminding your child of expectations.
- Support the sanctions implemented if the rules are broken.
- We strongly advise that phones are named and in a protective case.
- Please be aware that phones are brought to school at students’ own risk, and the school cannot take responsibility for loss or damage.
If you need to contact your child during the day, please do so through the school office as usual.
We believe this is a positive step towards a calmer, more focused learning environment.
Thank you for your continued support.