A word from our
Headteacher
As the Headteacher of this exceptional school, I am extremely proud of our ethos which is based on Respect, Pride, Creativity and Challenge. Staff and students embrace our values and as a result we are a busy happy school with a tenable warmth of togetherness.
Regents Park is an over- subscribed mixed 11-16 school in the heart of Shirley, Southampton. We pride ourselves on our high expectations rewarding individual talents and progress, encouraging every single student to be the best version of themselves.
Mrs Samantha BarnesHeadteacher
Like many families across the country, we recognise that there will be considerable excitement surrounding England's World Cup Round of 16 fixture against Mexico, with kick-off taking place at 1:00am on Monday 6 July.
We understand that some students may wish to watch the match and share in what could be a memorable national sporting occasion. However, as a school, we must also ensure that students are able to attend school regularly, arrive on time, and are ready to learn.
We would therefore like to remind all families that normal attendance and punctuality expectations remain in place on Monday 6 July. Students are expected to attend school on time and for the full school day. Whilst we appreciate the significance of the match, staying up late to watch it would be a family choice and would not be considered a valid reason for absence, lateness, or reduced engagement with learning the following day. Any absence will be recorded in line with statutory attendance guidance, and unauthorised absences cannot be approved for this reason.
Monday also marks the exciting start of RPCC Sports Week 2026 and what a great way to start, with an England win (hopefully!)
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will take part in a range of workshops (at their allocated time) which they have chosen themselves, giving them the opportunity to experience fun, engaging activities with their peers that are available within our local community. We hope these sessions inspire students to discover new interests, develop new skills and encourage them to stay active both in and out of school. This is another positive reason for attendance and punctuality on Monday.
We would be grateful for your support in helping your child strike a balance between enjoying the World Cup and ensuring they are able to attend school ready to learn. For some students, particularly younger children or those who may find a very late night challenging, families may wish to consider alternative ways of following the result.
As always, we value the strong partnership between home and school in promoting excellent attendance. Regular attendance remains one of the most significant factors in securing positive educational outcomes for young people.
Thank you for your support and understanding. We hope those who choose to follow the match enjoy the occasion, and we look forward to welcoming all students into school as normal on Monday morning.
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YEAR 6 TRANSITION RESOURCES 📢
Thank you to everyone who attended our Transition Evening this week. If you were unable to join us, or would like to revisit the information shared, the presentation is now available on our website.
You can also find:
The Next Generation Booklet – packed with useful information for parents, guardians and students about life at Regents Park.
The Regents Park Ready Homework Booklet – helping students prepare for a successful start in September.
All resources can be accessed here: 🔗 www.regentsparkcollege.org.uk/admissions-transition/year-6-transition/
We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students to the Regents Park community!
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🖋️ POETRY STARS SHINE BRIGHT!
A huge congratulations to Alex and Kean in Year 9, whose poetry talents have earned them a remarkable achievement!
Their poems were selected as two of Matt West's (Southampton Poet Laureate) top poems of the evening last night at a Poetry Slam event from a field of around 35 entries. 📖✨
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to their creativity, hard work and skill as young writers. We are incredibly proud of both students and look forward to seeing where their talents take them next.
👏 Well done, Alex and Kean! 👏
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HOT WEATHER & UNIFORM UPDATE ☀️
As previously advised, we have been monitoring the weather to ensure students stay comfortable at school.
With this in mind, from tomorrow onwards and all of next week unless there is a significant change the uniform adjustments are:
- No blazer
- Shirts untucked
- Tailored shorts can be worn but no cycling or Lycra shorts
Thank you for your continued support.
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PLASTIC-FREE JULY 📚🐬
It is 'Plastic-Free July' - visit the Library to find out how you can join in with the challenge to use less plastic this month and have a look at some of the fantastic books we have. 💚
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🌟 TRANSITION DAY 🌟
Today we were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students for a Transition Day ahead of their start with us in September.
The students discovered their tutor colours, met their fellow tutees and began getting to know the staff and school community that will support them on their secondary school journey.
Throughout the day, they will enjoy a range of exciting taster lessons, including PE, Art, Geography and Science, giving them a flavour of the subjects and opportunities available at our school.
It has been wonderful to see so many smiling faces, new friendships forming and students embracing this important next step with enthusiasm and confidence.
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TRANSITION EVENTS
Dear Year 6 Parents and Guardians
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to Regents Park for our transition events this week.
A reminder that our Transition Evening takes place tonight at 6.00pm at Regents Park and will finish at approximately 7.00pm. This will be a great opportunity for parents and carers to find out more about the school, hear important information about the transition to Year 7, and ask any questions you may have. Members of the Head of Year team and our Senior Leadership Team will be available to support and answer your questions.
We would also like to apologise for an error in the information previously shared regarding tomorrow’s Transition Day start time. The original communication stated that students should arrive at 8.30am, however the correct start time is 8.50am.
Please ensure your child arrives at Regents Park for 8.50am tomorrow through the front gate of the school.
During the day, students will have the opportunity to:
-Take part in a range of lessons and learning activities
-Have a tour of the school
-Attend an assembly
-Begin to familiarise themselves with life at Regents Park
Students should come to school wearing their primary school uniform. A free school lunch will be provided for all students during the day.
At the end of the day, students will leave school at 2.30pm via the back gate.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise again for any confusion caused by the incorrect start time. We are excited to welcome our new Year 7 students and look forward to seeing you all.
Kind regards
Miss Cole
Head of Year 7
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🌟 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 🌟
A huge congratulations to Ava in Year 7 on her fantastic achievement!
🥊 Ava has been crowned the Hull Box Cup 2026 Champion, earning a medal, certificate and champion's vest following an outstanding performance in a recent competition.
What an amazing accomplishment and a wonderful example of what can be achieved through commitment and perseverance.👏
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A POSITIVE RETURN
We have had a great first day back after the extreme weather last week.
Students arrived in fantastic uniform, a positive start to learning and ready for lessons. Well Done Team Regents!
Please remember, students can wear tailored shorts with blazers being removed in lessons.
Don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated.
Thank you for your continued support.
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✨ YEAR 11 PROM 2026 ✨
On Thursday 25th June, we celebrated our incredible Year 11 students at their Prom and what a fantastic evening it was! 🌟
From the moment they arrived, our students looked absolutely amazing, dressed to impress and ready to enjoy a well-deserved night of celebration after all their hard work. It was wonderful to see everyone dancing, laughing and making memories with friends and staff. 💃🕺
📸 Take a look at some of the highlights from a truly special evening.
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