Furze Platt Senior School

05/06/2026

This week's school newsletter is now available on our website, please click the link to view:
https://www.furzeplatt.com/weekly-newsletters

Enjoy the weekend!

05/06/2026

🌱🍓 Gardening Club Update 🍓🌱

The summer term has got off to a fantastic start in Gardening Club, with students enjoying a delicious harvest of home-grown strawberries and raspberries, as well as planting sweet peas ready for the months ahead. 🌼

We would also like to take this opportunity to say a fond farewell to one of our most dedicated and longstanding members, Fred. Gardening Club was delighted to present him with a small token of appreciation in recognition of his hard work, enthusiasm and commitment over the years. We wish him every success at university and in the future! 👏🎓

Gardening Club is open to students in all year groups and can support the Skills or Volunteering sections of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

📅 Every Tuesday after school
📲 Parents and carers can sign their child up via Evolve Clubs.

04/06/2026

💧⚠️ Water Safety Reminder ⚠️💧

As the warmer weather continues, we would like to remind families of the importance of staying safe around open water.

Please take a moment to read and share the water safety post below.

***Urgent Advice to all parents & residents across ***

Good evening Parents/ all

​With the warmer weather here and as we approach Summer, we know many of our families are heading to pools, beaches, and parks etc.

While water brings a lot of fun, it can also bring unexpected risks and serious dangers.

​We request that you take just 10 minutes this week to have an open, honest conversation with your children about water safety.

​Here are a few quick talking points to cover:

​▪️Always ask first: Never go near or into water (pools, lakes, rivers, or the ocean) without a trusted adult explicitly saying it’s okay.

​▪️The buddy system: Never swim alone.

​▪️Look out for hazards: Remind them there can be many hidden hazards beneath the surface and that open water behaves differently than a pool—strong currents, sudden drop-offs, and cold temperatures can surprise even strong swimmers.

​▪️What to do in an emergency: Teach them to "Call, Don't Crawl." If a friend is in trouble, they should yell for help or throw a floating object🛟 but never jump in to save them - ☎️ 999

​▪️Drowning is quick and silent, but a simple conversation can make all the difference.

▪️We cannot overstate the importance of water safety education.

▪️Swimming lessons are fantastic, but the absolute first line of defense is awareness.

▪️​Life Jackets Matter: If you are on a boat, kayak, or near open water, life jackets are non-negotiable.

​It only takes a moment for a situation to become dangerous. By educating our children and setting strict boundaries now, we can prevent tragedies before they happen.

▪️Float to live : lean back, tilt your head above water and calmly control breathing, then swim to safety.
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​🚨 Parents: Please talk to your kids about water safety, DON'T have the mindset of "It won't happen to us"🚨

Sadly, we have had reports recently of youths jumping into the river from bridges at previous locations of drownings !

03/06/2026

🍽️✨ Our Kitchen is Hiring – Catering Assistant ✨🍽️ Accent Catering

Looking for a role that fits around school hours and offers a fantastic work-life balance? Join the Accent Catering team at the Furze Platt Senior School Cafe!

🕙 10am–3pm, Monday–Friday
📅 25 hours per week
🎓 Term-time only

Why join the team?
✅ School-friendly working hours
✅ Free meals on duty
✅ Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
✅ Career development opportunities
✅ A fun and supportive workplace

From festive Christmas lunches to Valentine's Day treats, World Book Day specials and St Patrick's Day celebrations, no two days are the same in our vibrant school café! 🎉

Know someone who might be interested? Tag them below! 👇

Apply today:
https://careers.accentcatering.co.uk/job/7cfeafca-9333-4d8e-87ab-8b57aab055ec

03/06/2026

🥾🧭 Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expeditions 🧭🥾

Well done to our Year 9 Bronze and Year 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants, who recently completed their Practice Training Expeditions in preparation for their qualifying expeditions in June.

Over the course of their expeditions, students developed a wide range of valuable life skills, including navigation, teamwork, campcraft, route planning, problem-solving and resilience. They learned how to work together, support one another through challenges and adapt to changing conditions while travelling through the countryside.

These experiences are a key part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, helping young people build confidence, independence and perseverance beyond the classroom.

We are incredibly proud of the determination, positive attitude and teamwork shown by all students throughout the expeditions. A huge thank you to the staff who supported the trips and helped make them such a success.

Good luck to everyone as they prepare for their qualifying expeditions next month! 🌟

02/06/2026

✍️👕 Year 11 Shirt Signing 👕✍️

Today, our Year 11 students came together for a much-loved end-of-school tradition – the annual shirt signing!

With pens at the ready, students filled their shirts with messages, memories and well wishes from friends, classmates and teachers creating a lasting memento of their time at Furze Platt.

It was wonderful to see students reflecting on the friendships they have built, the experiences they have shared together over the years.

As they prepare for their next steps, we wish all of our Year 11 students the very best for the future and every success in their upcoming exams. 🌟

01/06/2026

📢✨Year 5 Open Morning School Tours ✨📢

We are delighted to invite students in Year 5 and their parents and carers to our school for a tour:

📅 Tuesday 16th June | 9:05–10:10am
📅 Thursday 2nd July | 9:05–10:10am
📞 Please call 01628 625308 to book a tour.

A small number of SEND tours will also be available on these dates - please specify your preference when booking.
We advise booking soon as we only have limited spaces on all our tours!

🗓️ Save the Date - Furze Platt Senior School Open Evening 2026 🗓️

📅 Thursday 1st October
⏰ 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Furze Platt Senior School

Come and explore our school, meet staff and students, discover our curriculum and experience life at FPSS.

✅ All welcome
✅ No booking required for this event

We look forward to welcoming you to FPSS! 🌟

01/06/2026

⏳ Last Few Days to Book! VARUN GROVER LIVE – Stand-Up Comedy at FPSS Theatre!

As part of his current world tour, VARUN GROVER brings his brand-new stand-up special:
‘Love, Death and Ketchup’

🎟️ There are now only a few days left to get your tickets- and they are selling fast. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic night of Hindi stand-up comedy.
📍 Furze Platt Theatre
📅 Saturday 6th June

Expect fresh material, sharp observations, and Varun’s brilliantly witty take on everything from his fear of death to the possibility of the world running out of ketchup!

👉 Book now to avoid disappointment:
https://micandcouch.com/portfolio/varun-grover-live-in-maidenhead/

31/05/2026

🏎️⚡ Greenpower in Action (Part 2)! ⚡🏎️

Today the Greenpower team have been at Castle Combe in Wiltshire, with their first race completed at a new circuit and yet another strong finish. 🚗🏁

We are so fortunate to have access to amazing Greenpower Education Trust resources, and to have staff and students with the skills and passion to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities. 🌟😍

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported these incredible days out for our students, and especially to Mr Wright (pictured in photo of students seated), Mr Barrett and Mr Gale.🙏

31/05/2026

👋 Welcome to Term 6! 👋
We’re excited to welcome students back tomorrow, on Monday 1 June 2026, for another fantastic term of learning, growth and achievement.

🅰️ Week A
🕐 Gate Times:
• Front Gate: 8:00 – 8:45am
• Back Gate: 8:20 – 8:45am

We encourage all students to arrive by 8:30am, ready to learn, connect and ACHIEVE! ✨