Year 11 students at Felpham Community College are proudly celebrating improved achievements in GCSE and Level 2 vocational subjects this year. Their dedication and perseverance have paid off, enabling many to confidently take the next step in their educational journey onto their chosen post-16 pathway.

Among the many celebrating success, some have demonstrated exceptional performance, with multiple qualifications at the highest grades:-

Eleanor Carney
Milena Elkins
Marley Elsden-Webb
Piotr Kornacki
Tina Liu
Gemma Lunn
Rory Lyne
Dulcie Middleton
Jacob Miles
Sophie Mole
Sienna Nixon
Harry Powell
Luke Saunders
Liv Siddell
Vakaris Silaikis
Tali Swain

Headteacher, Suzanne Pike, shared her pride in the students’ accomplishments:
“Today marks a significant milestone for our students, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements with them. These results reflect years of consistent effort, resilience, and determination. Our students have shown great character throughout their time at Felpham, especially during the demanding exam season. We also want to acknowledge the unwavering support of our staff, families, and governors, whose commitment continues to drive our success.”

Comments from year 11 students:

Rory Lyne              “I am very pleased with my results and I’m happy I can go onto do the A levels I want to do”
Eleanor Carney      “I am so chuffed with my results – my hard work has paid off”
Tali Swain             “ I’m relieved that it’s results day and super proud of my grades, especially computer science”
Sophie Mole          “I put so much work in and I’m so glad it paid off in all my subjects”
Harry Powell         “I started off on grade 3’s and 4’s and then I started to really work hard and got 7’s, 8’s and even a 9. It is never too late to start!”
Dulcie Middleton    “I’m over the moon and in shock, I’ve done brilliantly and I’m so proud of myself”

With these results, students are well-positioned to progress in their further studies, laying the groundwork for future university study or career opportunities.

For those interested in joining FCC Sixth Form this September, please visit our Sixth Form website for further information or contact the school to arrange a meeting.

Students at Felpham are proudly celebrating their best A-level and BTEC results since the COVID pandemic. A result of their hard work and commitment, and with the support they have received from their specialist teachers and the school’s Governors, students’ results mean that they can now take their preferred post-18 pathway, with a high number continuing their education at university.

Zoe Brixey, Head of Sixth Form, said:
‘We are extremely proud of how the students have performed – they have coped with coursework and the stressful exam period brilliantly. Our staff know every student really well, and this has helped us to support and encourage them to achieve their best. We also place importance on ensuring that our students leave the Sixth Form ready to progress to university or work, so we wish them well in their exciting next steps’.

Although a large number of Year 13 students achieved amazing results, of particular note are:

Adam Francis A*, A*, A*
Imogen Orde A*, A, A
Thea Hague A, A, B
Grace Hall A, A, B
Lola Hanson A*, B, C
Shayla-Grace Hill A*, B, B
Jasmine Terry Dist*, Dist*, Dist
Cristina Muntean Dist*, Dist, Dist
Helena Wilson Dist*, Dist*, Dist
Maisie Jones Dist*, Dist, Dist
Samuel Riemslag Dist, Dist, Dist

Suzanne Pike, Headteacher, commented:
‘We are extremely pleased with the results our Sixth Form students have achieved this year, which clearly reflect the journey that we are on as a school. Their success reflects a huge amount of hard work over their whole school career, together with the excellent teaching they have received, and great support from the Sixth Form team. We are so proud of each and every one of our students, and wish them well for the future.’

If you would like to consider studying at Felpham post-16 then you can contact the school at fcc@felpham.org.uk or find out more at Felpham Sixth Form. And if you wish to study in the FCC Sixth Form from September this year, then please contact the 6th form office.

Comments from FCC Year 13 Students

Adam Francis – I’m buzzing! Higher than I’d hoped for. So pleased my hard work paid off – I got 3 A*s!

Imogen Orde – Chuffed to bits. I hoped for ABB, I just wanted enough to get into Southampton Uni but ended up with A*AA

Lola Handson – Pumped! I’m so happy! Everything feels fine now. The teaching was excellent and my results show it.

Chloe Mole – I’m so relieved. I’d hoped for 3 Bs!

Hollie Jones – I’m super proud of myself and did better than I was predicted.

Youth Action Week at FCC was back for another popular year! Running from the 7^th to the 11^th July, it was a fantastic week of activities for students. A chance to fundraise and have fun at the (nearly!) end of a busy year.

Students voted back in September for what charities they wished to support with all fundraising events running across the year.  For 2024/2025, the following charities were chosen:

• My Sisters House
• Ronald McDonald House
• Dogs for Autism
• Clymping Dog Sanctuary
•  Breast Cancer Now
• Improving Facilities for Students at FCC

It was an action-packed week of events, including a Summer Fete, two hugely popular Sponge the Teachers, a Sponsored Swim, a Football Tournament and a Colour Run. There was also a charity tuck shop running every day at both break and lunch selling a wide variety of treats, which grew more popular throughout the week and was a complete sell out on the Friday!

All events were supported by the Sixth Form Charity Committee who help organise and run charity events at FCC throughout the academic year.

Rebecca Clarke, Student Leadership in charge of charity commented:
“It has been such a busy week; and it has been great to see so many people supporting us with the events. Our Summer Fete was great fun and had a variety of stalls including a Human Fruit Machine and a Penalty Shoot Out. The teachers who did Sponge the Teacher were fantastic as they got soaked – with some students even paying for a whole bucket to throw instead of a sponge! The Sponsored Swim was really popular this year, we had nearly 100 students taking part. This was the first year we have had the Football Tournament and it was a great success.  

We are now busy collecting in all the sponsorship from the events and working out how much we have raised, and then next term we will hold a charity cheque presentation ceremony for the charities to come in and hear about our Youth Action Week and get their cheques. We hope to have raised about £4000 (after expenses) from just the week of activities, which is amazing”.

On Friday 4^th July, year 12 and 13 students from Felpham Community College partied the night away at their annual Summer Ball. Over 100 students and staff enjoyed a fun filled evening to celebrate the soon-to-be-finished academic year.

Held at Fontwell Racecourse, it was a fabulous event filled with laughter, food, photo booths and dancing.

Mrs Bloomfield, Assistant Headteacher and Lead for Sixth Form commented:
“Students (and staff!) looked fabulous and very glam!  It has been a fantastic evening, a chance to say goodbye to year 13 and celebrate year 12 completing their first year of sixth form. It is now the countdown to results day in August for year 13. Thank you to everyone who attended the Ball, it was great to see you all enjoying yourselves!”

Year 11 students from Felpham Community College attended their Prom on the 27^th June, held at Avisford Park Hotel. With the theme of ‘A Night at the Oscars’ it was a very glamorous affair!

Students arrived to a red carpet entrance in a variety of fabulous vehicles, cheered on by family members and staff. The evening included mocktails on arrival, a hot buffet and a number of both serious and tongue in cheek awards – including ‘Most likely to win the lottery and lose the ticket’.   

The Prom King and Queen opened the dance floor, and it is safe to say it was a fantastic evening – enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Mrs Reeves, Year 11 Leader at FCC, commented:
“It was a fabulous evening and so lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves. The pandemic hindered their start to secondary school but they have been a great year group and really did deserve the best ending”

FCC Dance Students Take the Spotlight in Annual Dance Showcase

On the 1st and 2nd of July, the Felpham Community College Dance Team lit up the stage with their annual ‘Move It!’ Dance Showcase, a vibrant celebration of talent, teamwork, and creativity. 60 students from years 7 to 11 performed a range of routines, the result of months of dedication and rehearsals held four nights a week since January.

The showcase featured a mix of dance styles, from pointe work and expressive contemporary pieces to high-energy hip hop numbers. Audiences were treated to routines inspired by iconic performances, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the magical Friend Like Me from Aladdin.

The grand finale brought the house down with a lively and joyful rendition of ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ by One Direction, leaving the audience cheering for more.

The show was choreographed by Miss Crocker alongside the students themselves.

Miss Crocker, Dance Teacher, commented:
“I’m so full of pride! Watching the students take ownership of their work and enjoy themselves so much is incredibly rewarding. ‘Move It!’ not only helps them grow as dancers, but also gives them the chance to make friends, build confidence, and work as a team. WELL DONE to everyone who took part, you are an inspiration for your dedication to dance”.

At Felpham Community College, the Student Council goes from strength to strength each year. This academic year, there have been a record number of Representatives, with over 130 students across year groups choosing to join the Council.

Each Year Group has their own Year Council at FCC, and then these feed into the Whole School Council. They lead on initiatives and student voice for the school and have been involved with a number of projects – this year these have included developing eco initiatives, improving facilities for students at break and lunch, completing government surveys and leading on charity projects.

The Council celebrated the end of the year on Friday 4^th July, with an afternoon of workshops. All Reps were invited to rotate around workshops of their choice. These included looking at Attendance, Summer Reading Initiatives, LGBTQ+, Improving the school site with gardening and litter picking, Charity ideas, Rights Respecting Schools, Reaching out to the community and Politics.

We even had a guest appearance from our local MP, Ms Alison Griffiths! Ms Griffiths commented how brilliant FCC students were with their ideas and enthusiasm.

Mr Summers, Assistant Headteacher commented:
“Our Student Council is a real asset to FCC and it is great to see the students wanting to get involved with so many extra-curricular ideas and initiatives. Their passion and commitment is brilliant, and the afternoon was a way of celebrating a hardworking and successful year.”

Felpham Community College finished their Year 5 ‘Magic Moments’ initiative this week, hosting students from Barton’s, Bersted Green and Rose Green.

Since January, year 5 students from 9 local primary schools have visited FCC, to get a taste of what secondary school is like. Over 500 students have visited in total. They have all had a tour of the school, completed an activity and had a question and answer session with Felpham students. Activities this year have included ‘Spellbinding’ in drama, ‘Dragon Sleighing’ in science, creating giant space posters in art, and completing a languages carousel.

This week, students from Rose Green, Barton’s and Bersted Green made and decorated their own bread creations in food technology (photos showcase these days).

Mr Summers, Assistant Headteacher, commented:
“Our Magic Days have run for over 10 years and we really enjoy giving the younger students the chance to see the difference between a primary and secondary school. It’s a great opportunity for them to see that the move from key stage 2 to key stage 3 education is exciting and not something to be worried about. Our year 9 student helpers are always fantastic at supporting the events and the visitors”

SO much fun planned for our biggest fundraising week – and to give students fun at the (nearly!) end of their academic year!