The 93% Club is looking to recognise inspiring state school alumni from across the UK as part of its #StateSchoolProud campaign, and we’d love to put forward outstanding former Danebury and Test Valley students. (The 93% Club⁠)

Do you know a Danebury or Test Valley alumnus or alumna who has:

Achieved success in their career?

Made a difference in their community?

Overcome challenges to achieve something extraordinary?

Inspired others through their journey?

Nominate them here- https://www.93percent.club/nominate

Let’s shine a spotlight on the amazing people who have walked the halls of Danebury and Test Valley and show everyone what being #StateSchoolProud is all about!

Please let us know if you’ve submitted a nomination—we’d love to celebrate them too! Emails to office@danebury.hispmat.org

#TeamDanebury #DaneburyAlumni #StateSchoolProud #testvalleyschool

Danebury School PTA are hosting their first quiz night on the 9^th October.

It's going to be a fantastic night, with  professional quiz master Dale Collins. Early bird tickets (before 1^st October) are only £8!!! 

 There will be a fully stocked bar and nibbles available, you are welcome to bring your own food or order a delivery from one of the local restaurants. 

Come along, have fun, meet other members or our amazing Danebury Community and win some fabulous prizes !!

Tickets can be bought here

https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/danebury-school-pta/danebury-quiz-night

Hope to see you there!!

Danebury School PTA

Also please ensure that you name your child's uniform particularly coats and jumpers. We have a huge pile in lost property (at pupil services) already that we cannot return to people.

TO PARENTS/CARERS OF PUPILS IN YEAR 8. 9 and 10

Dear Parent/Carer,

The Ardeche Adventure 2027

We have extended the expression of interest period of the 2027 Ardeche Adventure trip. Please see below for full details.

We are planning a trip to Ardeche, France staying at Domaine de Segries (PGL) for a water sports trip in the summer of 2027. Activities will include: High Ropes, Canyoning, and a 2-day Kayak of the Ardeche river with an overnight camp under the stars.

Location: Domaine de Segries

Date: Saturday 17 July 2027 – Saturday 24 July 2027

Trip Type: Enrichment

Transport: Coach/Ferry

Cost: Estimated £1000 per pupil. This price reflects our best price of the trip for each participating pupil, reduced by any discounts we can obtain. Where your child has committed to go on a trip but cancels, for whatever reason, we cannot avoid paying for the pre-booked expenses, this is why we do not make refunds unless a replacement pupil can be found.

To include:

All coach transfers, ferry crossings, all meals with exception of day of travel and return journey (evening meal provided before departure), accommodation, all activities and excursions.

Please note: This trip is physically active and will develop pupils’ resilience in adventure settings. Due to the nature of some of these activities, pupils must be able to swim 10m and be confident in the water.

If this trip is of interest to you, please complete the reply slip by Thursday 24th September. If the trip is oversubscribed names will be drawn at random.

If your child is successful, we will contact you and a non-refundable deposit will be required by the end of September.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get back in touch with me at the school.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/wUdQgtfL1H

(If you have a technical issue accessing this form, please email the school FAO Mr Booth)

Yours sincerely

Mr D Booth

Head of Humanities

Ardeche trip co-ordinator

Applications will open on Monday 14th September and close on Monday 7th December 2026.

So proud of our amazing students today! They worked incredibly hard painting the walls outside the Music Room and showed brilliant teamwork from start to finish. Everyone supported each other, stayed positive, and helped make the Music Space look fantastic.

Autumn Term: Tuesday 1st September, Friday 23rd October, Monday 2nd November, Monday 30th November

Spring Term: Friday 12th February

Summer Term: Wednesday 21st July.

Last night Mr Thomas was invited on to the pitch at the Utlitia Bowl to celebrate being Hampshire Top Gun.

Mr Thomas scored 219 runs in one innings (6th best score in the country).

Incredible achievement. Well batted, Sir.

Any condition, with or without sleeves.

Please drop them off at reception.

Thank you.

Upcoming Changes

From September 2026, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals will change. All households receiving Universal Credit will be included, but eligibility will be divided into two groups:

• Targeted Free School Meals
  For households receiving Universal Credit with an annual income below £7,400.

• Expanded Free School Meals
  For households receiving Universal Credit with an annual income above £7,400.

What You Need to Do

• If your child already receives Free School Meals and you have applied through the Hampshire portal, you do not need to do anything.

• If you think your child may now be eligible, please submit an application through the Hampshire portal:
  Free school meals | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council

• Please note: children eligible under the expanded criteria will only begin to receive Free School Meals from September 2026.

If You Disagree with a Decision

If you have applied and believe the decision is incorrect, please contact your child’s school. The school can contact Hampshire County Council on your behalf to request further advice.

Important Information for Reception and Key Stage 1 Parents

All children in Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1 already receive free meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme. However, we still encourage you to apply.

This is because schools receive Pupil Premium funding for children who qualify under Targeted Free School Meal eligibility. This funding helps support your child during their time at school.

Transitional Protections (until August 2026)

Transitional protections have been in place since 1 April 2018 and will continue until the end of the 2025 to 2026 school year.

During this time:

• Any child who becomes eligible for benefits based Free School Meals will continue to receive them until July 2026.
• This will not change even if household income increases.

From September 2026, these protections will end. From this point, all families must meet the new eligibility rules for their child to receive Free School Meals.

For more information on Free School Meals please follow this link to the Government Website -Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK

Thank you very much.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the brand-new Danebury Netball Club website – your go-to hub for everything Danebury Netball Club!

Whether you’re a current player, looking to join our netball family, or simply want to stay up to date with club news, training sessions, and more, our new website has everything you need in one place.

Visit us today: daneburynetballclub.co.uk

Thank you for being part of our amazing netball community. Together we continue to Respect Belong Ignite.

A number of employers will be in the Lower Concourse ready to chat about their vacancies, so remember to bring your CV!

Chat to lots of employers about their apprenticeship vacancies

Discover how you can earn while you learn

Learn how apprenticeships can work for you with our apprenticeship team

Apply for a full-time course or apprenticeship

Brilliant work lads!

We kindly request that all books are returned to the library as soon as possible before the end of the school term.

This will allow us to check our stock and organise for the start of the next academic year.

Thank you.

Andover Mencap D of E Centre

Introducing Andover College's after school Makers Club starting on 12th May. See poster for more details.

A totally free club! What a fab opportunity!

If your child is on Free School Meals they have a limit of £3.00 each day (if this is not used it does not roll over to the next day). If you would like your child to have more to spend we are happy to increase this limit and you can add the extra funds via your Arbor Account.

If your child is not on Free School Meals they have a limit of £6.50 each day. If you would like your child to have more or less than this as their limit we are happy to make that change for you.

Please email Finance@danebury.hispmat.org to make any changes to your child's daily limit. Thank you to those of you who have already done this, your's will stay as you have requested unless you get in touch.

We recommend that the students purchase the Meal Deal that is advertised in the canteen and can be found on our website (Parents, canteen Services, In this section -Canteen Menu) in the meal deal they can have either a meal/pasta pot/jacket potato or a sandwich/baguette and a dessert/traybake/cookie or a fruit jelly for £2.60 (and is covered by FSM). You can also find the price list for the Streateries on the website.

We also recommend that students bring in a drink which they can refill as this is more cost effective.

If your child doesn't have any or enough money on their account to purchase an item they can come to the Office for a slip for £2.60 which will allow them to get a meal deal. Parents will be informed by email that the account has gone overdrawn. If you can keep their accounts topped up so they don't run out, we we really do appreciate it.

We hope this helps to clarify this process, but please do get in touch if you need any help or want to change your account limit.

We will have more Open Evenings on 30th September and 1 October.

The session was led by Dr Deborah Templeton, Educational Psychologist, who offered insightful guidance on supporting children who may find regular school attendance challenging. It was a relaxed atmosphere with cups of tea, the chance to share experiences, and practical information from Dr Templeton.

We truly appreciate the openness, care, and supportive spirit that everyone brought to the session. Your participation helps us build a stronger, more connected school community where families feel heard and supported.

We will be running further Supportive Parent Workshops in the future 

Thank you once again for being part of such a positive and encouraging morning.

Registrations are now open for Andover College’s next open event on Wednesday 6 May 2026, 4.30pm – 6.30pm. To attend, you will need to register for the event, and book a place as soon as possible by visiting https://www.andover.ac.uk/?ff_landing=16

Year 11's: It's not too late to apply for Sparsholt College!

Registrations are now open for Sparsholt College’s next open event on Wednesday 29 April 2026, 5pm – 7.30pm. This is an on campus, in person, evening event. To attend, your students will need to register for the event, and book a tour of the subject area that they wish to see as soon as possible by visiting https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/opendays/?mc_cid=19fd404718&mc_eid=96e1f69468

The event is open to anyone considering their next steps in education, and Year 10 students are especially welcome. It’s never too early for them to start exploring post‑school options, asking questions, and discovering the wide range of courses and pathways available at college.

Students can book their place online, and we encourage early registration to help us plan the best possible experience for them Open Evening - Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Totton College

Healthwatch Hampshire is your local health and care champion and exists to amplify people’s voices about their experiences of health and social care services. We want to make people’s voices heard and take this back to the key decision makers to see changes happen.

Youthwatch is a part of Healthwatch Hampshire and is for young people aged 14-17 who want to volunteer and make a difference in their community. After the success of last year’s Youthwatch work, we are now recruiting a new cohort for 2026-27. We want young people to decide and plan a project around a topic that matters to them and their peers. Last year, our Youthwatch team delivered two projects, which you can find out more about below:
Vaping: Young people take action on vaping
Friend in Need: Friend in Need project published

YouthWatch will be led by our Engagement Officer, Sayda De Maurier, along with other members of the team. All staff involved with Youthwatch have up to date enhanced DBS checks and have completed training in Safeguarding and Mental Health to support the volunteers as much as possible. Youthwatch volunteers will need to provide parent/carer consent to volunteer with us.

Timeframe:
May: We will be inducting our Youthwatch volunteers in May- this will involve an online meeting with a member of the team, some online training, and a group video call with other volunteers.
June: During this month, Youthwatch volunteers will plan their project together, writing project plans, creating surveys, and discussing who does what.
July onwards: We will plan our work around volunteers' availability when discussing when to deliver the work. The project/s needs to be completed by 31 March 2027.

If you would like to discuss further how your students can be involved, please do not hesitate to get in contact at: enquiries@healthwatchhampshire.co.uk .

We are delighted to offer instrumental and vocal lessons in school for your child for the 2026-27 academic year which are being delivered by Hampshire Music Service (HMS). Instrumental includes brass, guitar, keyboard/piano, and percussion/drums.

The cost for group lessons is £111.58 per term / £334.75 for the year and payment should be made on Arbor either in full or as three equal payments of £111.58 payable at the start of each term. This payment will guarantee that at least 10 lessons are received per school term.  

There is also availability to receive an individual 20 minute lesson per week on your chosen instrument/voice; this enables a greater depth of teaching on a one-to-one basis and is particularly useful for those studying their instrument at a higher grade. The cost for this option is £223.17 per term / £669.50 for the year.

Should you wish to enrol your child for the 2026-27 academic year, please email finance@danebury.hispmat.org and confirm your child’s name, tutor group (if known), instrument, and if your preference is a shared or individual session. We will then contact you to confirm your request, advise when the lesson will take place each week, and set up the payment request on Arbor.  

If you would be interested in starting lessons sooner, please do get in touch via the finance email.