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Bay House Sixth Form

Headteacher’s Message

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you to King’s Academy Bay House and King’s Academy Bay House Sixth Form.

Our commitment is to deliver an exceptional education, driven by our bold mission: to secure ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage‘ for every member of our community. We are dedicated to providing the knowledge, skills, and character development needed to thrive anywhere in the world.

This ambitious mission is built upon the foundation of our three core values: Honesty, Courage, and Faith. These values shape the ethos of happiness, success, and safety that thrives in every corner of our Academy.

Our Values in Action

  • Honesty – We prioritise behaviours that promote transparency and truthfulness, always seeking what is best for all at KABH. We debate ideas openly and are not afraid to recognise mistakes, understanding that they are essential for learning and growth. This culture of open honesty ensures everyone feels happy, successful, and safe, able to express their thoughts and ideas without fear.
  • Courage – We instil the courage needed to face challenges head-on and adapt. This means we embrace diversity and champion inclusivity, creating a truly welcoming place. We demonstrate courage by engaging fully with feedback through resilience and self-regulation, and by being happy to ask questions when we are not sure. This is how we push beyond our perceived limits.
  • Faith – We hold an unwavering belief in the difference we can all make. Faith underpins our culture of safety; we are trusting and respectful to our whole community, making it safe to share concerns and make mistakes. We encourage others through kindness to have faith in their own abilities, knowing that resilience and self-regulation will fuel their curiosity and exploration.

Securing Excellence Together

Excellence at KABH is a journey we embark on together. Our passionate educators provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment, equipping you with the personalised skills necessary to excel academically and in the world beyond these walls.

As the Headteacher, I am excited to lead this journey with you. Together, grounded in Honesty, Courage, and Faith, we continue to drive outstanding Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage for our whole community.

Warm regards,

Chris Willis – Headteacher – King’s Academy Bay House

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Important Update for Parents and Carers - Regarding Friday 26th June

Although temperatures are forecast to be lower tomorrow, the region remains under a Red Weather Warning. To continue prioritising the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, King's Academy Bay House will again close at 12.00pm tomorrow.

Throughout this week, we have implemented a range of measures to help keep our school community safe and comfortable, including increased ventilation, the use of classroom fans, continuous access to drinking water, and the use of shaded outdoor learning spaces wherever possible.

Key Information:
- School closes at 12.00pm
- Afternoon learning will continue remotely via Google Classroom
- Students eligible for Free School Meals should collect their lunch at breaktime
- If your child is unable to leave school at 12.00pm, please complete the supervised study form that has been emailed to you this afternoon before 10.00am

We would like to thank our students for their resilience and positive attitude throughout this challenging week, and our parents and carers for their continued support and understanding.

We look forward to returning to our normal school day next week. From Monday, usual school uniform expectations will resume, with a relaxed approach to blazers and ties while temperatures remain warm.

Thank you for your ongoing support.
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Important Update for Parents and Carers

Following the latest guidance from the Met Office, which has now issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Gosport, King's Academy Bay House will now close at 12.00pm on Thursday 25 June.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

Key Information:
- School closes at 12.00pm
- Periods 5 & 6 will be completed remotely via Google Classroom
- Students eligible for Free School Meals should collect their lunch at breaktime
🧴 Please ensure students arrive with a refillable water bottle, have sun cream applied before school, and wear their PE kit where appropriate.

Events
- Year 10 Parents' Evening will continue online as planned.
- The Year 10 Christchurch trip remains cancelled.
- Sixth Form Taster Day will take place during the morning with an earlier finish.

If your child is unable to leave school at 12.00pm, please complete the supervised study form sent to you by email before 10.00am.

Thank you for your continued understanding, flexibility and support as we respond to this exceptional weather. We are incredibly proud of how well our students and staff have adapted during these challenging conditions.
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Thought-Provoking Discussions

Today, our L6 Sociology and Psychology students got an exciting glimpse into the world of higher education, courtesy of a guest visit from Katherine at the University of Portsmouth!

Katherine shared some incredible insights into life at Portsmouth, covering everything from course options and career pathways to hands-on experiences like internships, work placements, and studying abroad. Our students were especially fascinated to hear about real-world research topics currently being explored undergraduate level—including the sociology of Eurovision!.

The Theory Behind the Everyday
The highlight of the day was an interactive session on "Guilty Pleasures." Using an app on their phones to beam ideas straight onto the main screen, the classroom turned into a lively debate floor exploring how society shapes our everyday tastes.

What Our Students Had to Say:

"I had never really considered that the prejudices behind guilty pleasures were social constructs rather than personal tastes... It was interesting to see just how much impact other people have on a person's opinions."
— Alice

"Very interesting to learn about the theories behind the everyday!" — Imogen

"I enjoyed discussing and debating what a guilty pleasure is, and how it varies across people." — Charlie & Anna

"It was a good introduction to new topics, with thought-provoking questions that were interactive and relatable." — — Laura

A massive thank you to Katherine and the University of Portsmouth for inspiring our students and bringing these fascinating sociological concepts to life! 👏

#Sociology #Psychology #UniversityOfPortsmouth #HigherEducation #SixthFormLife #FutureProspects
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