<![CDATA[The Bishop of Winchester Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.tbowa.org%2Fnews%2Dand%2Devents%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 7 Oct 2025 15:40:03 GMT Tue, 7 Oct 2025 15:40:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Message from the Principal: Pentecost 2025 ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pentecost-2025 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:29:11 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pentecost-2025 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Transition to The Bishop of Winchester Academy ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-transition-to-the-bishop-of-winchester-academy We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of year 7 students in September 2025. 

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 15:01:42 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-transition-to-the-bishop-of-winchester-academy <![CDATA[ NCA Alert Letter ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/nca-alert-letter NCA Alert letter

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 08:21:02 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/nca-alert-letter <![CDATA[ Recruiting Invigilators ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/recruiting-invigilators Invigilators required

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:23:38 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/recruiting-invigilators <![CDATA[ End of Term letter from Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/end-of-term-letter-from-principal-2 Please find below the end of term letter from the Principal

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:37:08 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/end-of-term-letter-from-principal-2 <![CDATA[ Prayer Meeting ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/prayer-meeting

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:25:57 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/prayer-meeting <![CDATA[ Newsletter ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/newsletter The latest Pentecost newsletter is now available here 

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:10:41 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/newsletter <![CDATA[ Letter from the Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/letter-from-the-principal Please find attached Mr McKeown's end of term letter for parents and carers

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:13:26 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/letter-from-the-principal <![CDATA[ PE Changing after Period 5 ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pe-changing-after-period-5 As part of feedback from the Student Council, students have suggested that they would like the opportunity to go home in their PE kit if they have Healthy Living during lesson 5 of the day.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:05:17 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pe-changing-after-period-5 <![CDATA[ Winchester College visit ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/winchester-college-visit 6th Form students visited Winchester College this week for a workshop with contemporary sources on the Reformation period.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:49:22 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/winchester-college-visit <![CDATA[ Reminder - Prayer Meeting ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/reminder-prayer-meeting Join us to pray for the academy, our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:08:41 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/reminder-prayer-meeting <![CDATA[ Holocaust Survivor Testimony ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/holocaust-survivor-testimony We are delighted that George Vulkan BEM, a Holocaust Survivor will be speaking to our Year 9 students on Wednesday 1st February.  

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:14:05 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/holocaust-survivor-testimony <![CDATA[ Art Club ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-club Art club students have been learning how to create a ceramic festive decoration using the coil technique.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 16:22:14 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-club <![CDATA[ School Council ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/school-council We are delighted to be launching the TBOWA School Council. Students are currently voting for their year group representatives. Successful representatives will be announced on Friday.

#thebishopofwinchesteracademy #tbowa #livelifetothefull #agentsofchange #studentcouncil

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 16:18:40 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/school-council <![CDATA[ We are now on Instgram! ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/we-are-now-on-instgram Why not follow us on Instagram and keep up to date with news items. 

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:50:43 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/we-are-now-on-instgram <![CDATA[ Parent Prayer Meeting ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parent-prayer-meeting Join us to pray for the academy, our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:51:56 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parent-prayer-meeting <![CDATA[ New Base Camp “Qualities of a Bishop Student” displays ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/new-base-camp-qualities-of-a-bishop-student-displays Since September, in their Base Camp ACWs and Mentor-time activities, students at the Academy have been thinking and exploring the qualities that Bishop students are proud to hold. The qualities represent the soft skills, habits and mindset that will help them to achieve well in school and thrive after their education – in all, allowing them to live life to the full.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:08:38 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/new-base-camp-qualities-of-a-bishop-student-displays <![CDATA[ Year 7 Science ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-science Students in year 7 have been investigating the reproduction of plants as part of their science curriculum, by carrying out dissections of flowers. #thebishopofwinchesteracademy #science #year7 #scienceinvestigation

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:37:32 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-science <![CDATA[ Learn to Earn ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/learn-to-earn Last week some of our Year 9 students participated in the 'The Learn to Earn programme'.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:16:06 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/learn-to-earn <![CDATA[ Business Studies ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/business-studies The Year 9 Business groups have been developing a new ice cream brand. 

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 15:28:01 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/business-studies <![CDATA[ Maths ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/maths This week students in years 7, 8 and 9 have been learning about code breaking, rationing, aviation and life in the trenches as part of their 'war' maths lessons.  

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:05:29 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/maths <![CDATA[ A Christmas Carol ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/a-christmas-carol As part of supporting our Year 10 and 11 GCSE students with their English Literature course, we have welcomed Quantum Theatre company to give a Live performance of “A Christmas Carol.”

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:02:09 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/a-christmas-carol <![CDATA[ Year 7 Homework Systems Workshop ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-homework-systems-workshop In order to support parents with the various IT systems students are required to use for homework, we would like to offer you the opportunity to learn how to use the systems through a series of workshops.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:07:50 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-homework-systems-workshop <![CDATA[ Winchester College ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/winchester-college On  Wednesday 19th October some of our Year 12 students were invited to participate in the annual Studium event at Winchester College.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:36:19 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/winchester-college <![CDATA[ Social Sciences ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/social-sciences Year 10 Social Sciences have been settling into their new course and are beginning to look at how the content that they have been learning and can be applied to their coursework.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:31:24 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/social-sciences <![CDATA[ Art & Design ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-and-design Year 10 BTEC Art and Design students are settling into their new course and are completing workshops in new techniques and processes to develop their skill set.

]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2022 08:54:17 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-and-design <![CDATA[ Sparx Maths ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/sparx-maths We are proud to be a Sparx maths school. Sparx homework in Maths supports all our students to know more and remember more.

]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 15:40:03 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/sparx-maths <![CDATA[ Careers Update ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/careers-update The Careers Programme has started with a bang this year with a group of prospective UCAS early entry students from Year 13 visiting New College Oxford in the first week of term.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:11:14 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/careers-update <![CDATA[ Year 9 ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-9 Head of Year 9, Miss Faramus, been delighted to see some of our Year 9 boys playing football every break and lunchtime since returning after summer break. 

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:30:53 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-9 <![CDATA[ Base Camp ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/base-camp This year, students in the academy are working through a series of sessions titled “Base Camp”.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:36:58 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/base-camp <![CDATA[ Act of Remembrance ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/act-of-remembrance The academy will be holding an act of remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from 1.40-1.55pm today, Friday 16th September 2022.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:24:03 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/act-of-remembrance <![CDATA[ Letter from Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/letter-from-principal Please find below a letter from the Principal regarding arrangements for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II funeral.

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:17:45 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/letter-from-principal <![CDATA[ Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii We join the nation, and millions of people around the world, in deep sadness as we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:24:20 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii <![CDATA[ Welcome letter from Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/welcome-letter-from-principal Please find below the welcome letter from the Principal 

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:03:11 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/welcome-letter-from-principal <![CDATA[ Year 7 - Year 10 Sexual Health Talks ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-year-10-sexual-health-talks Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 08:14:07 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-year-10-sexual-health-talks <![CDATA[ Important Letter from the Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/important-letter-from-the-principal Please find attached a letter from the Principal regarding the decision to reduce the number of students on site each day from Wednesday 6th April to Friday 8th April.

]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 08:45:04 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/important-letter-from-the-principal <![CDATA[ End of Term letter from Principal ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/end-of-term-letter-from-principal Please find a copy of the Principal's End of Term letter here

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:10:14 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/end-of-term-letter-from-principal <![CDATA[ Year 7 Transition to The Bishop of Winchester Academy ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-transition-to-the-bishop We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of year 7 students in September.  Parents of Year 6 children who are joining us at The Bishop of Winchester Academy in September can find useful resources and links to support their child's transition by clicking the link below.

Transition Information
]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:55:19 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-transition-to-the-bishop <![CDATA[ Step Up to 6th Form ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/step-up-to-6th-form Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:56:21 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/step-up-to-6th-form <![CDATA[ KO and Quizlet Guidance for Parents ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/ko-and-quizlet-guidance-for-parents Thu, 7 Jan 2021 13:42:27 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/ko-and-quizlet-guidance-for-parents <![CDATA[ Spirited Arts newsletter ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/spirited-arts-newsletter Tue, 2 Jun 2020 10:05:31 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/spirited-arts-newsletter <![CDATA[ PE Extra Curricular Clubs ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pe-extra-curricular-clubs All PE extra curricular clubs will be suspended with immediate effect until further notice.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:54:52 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pe-extra-curricular-clubs <![CDATA[ Creativity will glow everyone’s hearts and minds! ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/creativity-will-glow-everyones-hearts-and-minds-2 What a wonderful World Book Day! Consumed with fancy dress, creative art inspired poems and stories and dramatic performances inspired by literature. Well done imaginative TBOWA – KEEP READING!

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:09:34 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/creativity-will-glow-everyones-hearts-and-minds-2 <![CDATA[ Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/joseph TBOWA proudly presents Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

25th - 28th February

Entry from 6.30pm

Show 7pm

Tickets: £5

Concession: £4

Book your tickets here!

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2020 08:21:09 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/joseph <![CDATA[ Art competition ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-competition Thu, 6 Feb 2020 10:33:31 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/art-competition <![CDATA[ Creative Arts Department ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/creative-arts-department Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:37:20 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/creative-arts-department <![CDATA[ Cross country ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/cross-country Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:38:51 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/cross-country <![CDATA[ Lent 10:10 Session Sign-Up Now Open ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/lent-1010-session-sign-up-now-open Student are now able to sign up to a range of exciting after school 10:10 Sessions for Lent term. Click here to find out more.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:14:58 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/lent-1010-session-sign-up-now-open <![CDATA[ Year 7 Aboriginal Story Pole ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-aboriginal-story-pole Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:09:16 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-7-aboriginal-story-pole <![CDATA[ SID Day ]]> https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/sid-day A big thank you to those of you who attended our recent Super Information Day.

This was a great opportunity for mentors to meet parents and carers of our learners.

We are always seeking to improve the way we communicate with parents and carers. We are interested in hearing from you and we would be grateful if you could visit the below website to provide your feedback.

https://forms.gle/tsTFHsWYXq27iUXv9

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2019 18:35:04 GMT https://www.tbowa.org/news-and-events/latest-news/sid-day