In this newsletter
- Important updates – parent survey, appointment reminder, Christmas Jumpers, new homework and revision page
- Dreamdrops Chairman visit
- My Choice 16 Deadline and Support
- Ivoultion completed for 2025
- Archive Event
- Student Spotlight – Amazing homework
- Christmas Holiday Voucher Scheme
Parent Survey
This week you would have received It is that time of year again when we invite you to take part in our Parent Survey. This survey is one of the most valuable tools we have for understanding what we are doing well and where we can continue to improve. You would have received an email regarding the parent survey link – you will notice that the survey is a different platform this time. Complete parent survey here.
Notification of appointments
Wherever possible, we ask that parents/ carers arrange medical, dental and other appointments outside school time. However, we do recognise that this is not always possible. We do ask that you kindly provide as much notice of appointments as you can, please aim to notify us at least a week before the appointment.
NEW! Homework and Revision page
To make it easier for students and parents we have created a hub for homework and revision resources that can be found under ‘our approach > Curriculum > Homework and Revision’. This will replace the KS3 revision and KS4 revision pages. Throughout the term knowledge organisers and additional resources will be uploaded. Here you will also find the links to homework platforms such as Sparx.
Christmas Jumper Day!
On the 11th December there will be an opportunity to wear a Christmas/Celebration jumper. The sillier and brighter, the better! This must be worn with full school uniform under your blazer.
Post-16 Applications
Internal MyChoice16 Deadline – 18th December
Each post-16 provider has its own application deadline. To ensure no student misses their chosen provider’s cut-off date, we have set an internal deadline of 18th December for all MyChoice16 applications.
This gives students enough time to receive support with completing and submitting their forms.
Yr11 Application Drop-ins:
- Lunchtimes, Room S15 – every Tuesday & Wednesday
- 1:1 Careers Advice: Book an appointment via the Careers Office
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the MyChoice16 drop-in sessions at lunchtime for tailored application support from our Careers Lead, Mrs Parks.
Dreamdrops Visit
Our Student Council welcomed Christine, Chairman of Dreamdrops, who visited to share her gratitude for the funds our students have raised and to show exactly how their contributions will make a difference. During the visit, students asked thoughtful and insightful questions about how the money will be used, how it will support SEND students across Huntingdon, and even whether they could volunteer to help the charity further.
Many students said they were moved by what they learned and hadn’t realised just how much Dreamdrops does for the local community. We are incredibly proud of our students for choosing such an inspiring charity to support.
Year 11 Mock Exam Results
Congratulations to our Year 11 students who received their mock exam results in true exam-day style — sealed in a brown envelope. We aim to mirror the conditions of the real exams and results process as closely as possible so that students feel fully prepared and confident when the time comes.
Students will be able to find revision resources on the Homework and Revision Page.
Ivolution
Over two fantastic evenings, our students delivered outstanding performances to families and the wider community. The energy, talent, and enthusiasm on display made the shows truly unforgettable. Each performance highlighted the creativity and hard work of everyone involved, and the audience response was incredible. It was wonderful to see the hall filled with such excitement and pride as our students showcased their skills and brought the production to life.
Archive Event
We are delighted to mark our 70th anniversary with our very first St Ivo Archive Event!
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/e/MsrtSyDEnh
We invite all St Ivo alumni and members of our wider community to join us for this special celebration. The event will showcase a wonderful collection of memorabilia and historic pieces from across the decades, dating back to our opening in 1955.
To add some festive cheer, this Christmas-themed event will include mince pies and soft drinks for all to enjoy.We hope you will join us in celebrating 70 years of St Ivo and sharing in the memories that have shaped our school community.
Date: 15th December 2025
Location: St Ivo Hall
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Parking: High Leys
Student Spotlight
Isaac has created an outstanding replica of an Anglo-Saxon sword for his recent homework project. With his Grandad’s guidance and practical skills, he produced a fantastic piece of work that demonstrates creativity, dedication, and historical understanding.
Christmas Holiday Voucher Scheme
Cambridgeshire County Council is continuing to run its holiday voucher scheme over Christmas. For each eligible pupil, we will be issuing a £30 supermarket voucher. We are continuing to work with Wonde (E-voucher) as our voucher supplier. Eligibility remains the same as in previous rounds, including support for Post 16 Bursary students. Every eligible pupil should receive their voucher by the end of the day on Saturday 20 December.