The Henry Cort Community College

🌟 Another Fantastic Student Achievement! 🌟

Over the half term, Eva attended the Portsmouth Music Awards after being shortlisted for the ‘Young Act of the Year’ award – an incredible achievement in itself! 🌟 Although she didn’t take home the award, we are so proud to see her representing on the big screen at the Guildhall alongside so many talented artists.

That’s not all… 🎶💃
Eva has also qualified for the National Finals in July at the All England Dance competition! She achieved:
🥇 1st place for her Character Solo
🥇 1st place for her duet Global Dance with her cousin Maisy

What an amazing accomplishment, we could not be prouder of her dedication and talent. Congratulations, Eva, we wish you the very best of luck in the finals! 👏✨

🥋 Celebrating Student Achievement 🥋

James and Logan took part in a South Coast martial arts competition – what an amazing achievement!

It was Logan’s very first competition, and he performed brilliantly – a fantastic effort to step up and give it a go💪. James also had an incredible weekend, taking home a bronze and a silver medal for his hand drills and 10 kick combo – a huge well done! 🥉🥈

Competing can be really challenging, so we are incredibly proud of both students for their courage, commitment, and determination.

Well done, James and Logan – you have done us proud! 👏

🌟 Enrichment Programme – Sign Up Now! 🌟

We are excited to share that this term’s Enrichment Programme starts next week! 🎉

There’s a fantastic range of activities available, giving students the chance to try something new, develop skills, and have fun with friends.

✅ Sign-up is now open via Edulink
📄 View the full programme here: https://canva.link/enrichment-summer-2

We encourage all students to get involved and make the most of these brilliant opportunities!

👋 Thinking of joining us in September 2026?

We are delighted by the continued interest in our school, admissions are busier than ever!

Year 7 and Year 9 are currently full, with waiting lists
Limited places remain in Year 8 and Year 10

If your child is looking for a place, please submit your application via the Hampshire School Admissions portal as soon as possible.

💻 Start your application here: https://educationonlineportal.hants.gov.uk/EducationOnlinePortal/en?ReturnUrl=%2FEducationOnlinePortal

To celebrate the exciting opening of our new school and honour the memories held within our current one, Year 7 have worked alongside Kier, the construction company behind the new site, to bury a time capsule for the future.

Inside, they have captured a snapshot of who they are today—their hopes, dreams and ambitions - alongside contemporary gadgets and topical stories. But as it is sealed beneath the ground, one question remains… where will they be in 20 years’ time when it is uncovered? What journeys will they have taken, and what stories will they have to tell?

🌟 Celebrating Outstanding Student Achievement 🌟
Over the last two months, Scarlett (Year 8) has competed in Baton Twirling competitions at both the UTE National Championships in Crawley and the IBTF EuroCup Championships in the Netherlands – with incredible success.

Scarlett competed across seven disciplines, reaching the finals in six, and securing top-seven finishes in five. Her achievements include winning two National Champion titles, being crowned UTE Youth Overall Champion 2026, and, to top it all off, earning a Silver Medal in the 2‑Baton discipline for her age group and level at the EuroCup Championships.

We are immensely proud of Scarlett and all she has accomplished. These competitions provided unforgettable experiences, personal best performances, and valuable preparation as she looks ahead to future championships and exciting opportunities to come. 👏✨

Well done, Scarlett – a truly remarkable achievement!

This week, our latest Ofsted report has been published.

We are pleased that this report demonstrates significant progress since the last inspection, while also providing clear areas for us to continue improving.

Thank you to parents and carers for your continued support.

🎉 Friends of Henry Cort – Quiz Night! 🎉
📅 Friday 13 March
🕖 7:00pm start
📍 Hosted at The Henry Cort Community College

Get your thinking caps ready, our popular Quiz Night is back! Gather your team, enjoy a fun-filled evening and help support FoHC’s fundraising efforts.

👥 Teams of 2–6 people (Please note: all participants must be 18+)
💷 £5 per person
🎟️ Tickets must be booked in advance via Scopay (Spaces are limited — book early!)

Bring your friends, family or colleagues and see who will be crowned the Quiz Night champions! 🏆

See full details below 👇

🤩 FOHC QUIZ NIGHT - NOW AVAILIABLE TO BOOK! 🤩

⭐️ Quiz Night to be held on FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 7PM-10PM ⭐️

⭐️ Come and test your knowledge with your friends and put your thinking caps on to take part in our quiz night! With our resident Quizmaster Pete Smith running the quiz as always, so you know you will be in for fantastic evening! ⭐️

👉 Teams can consist of 2 to 6 people (all members must be over 18 years old).
Tickets cost £5 per person and must be booked in advance via Scopay, which is now live and ready to use! If possible, please book your team together in one payment — this really helps us keep track of the number of teams taking part.

👉 Teams are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks to the event.
Our committee will be there on the night providing hotdogs, snacks, and soft drinks available to purchase, along with the chance to take part in a money-prize game! Please remember to bring cash if possible, although we hope to have card payments available too.

👉 We are expecting this to be very popular and table space is limited so team tables will be reserved on a first come first served basis so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment! 👈

We are incredibly proud to recognise a fantastic group of students who have gone above and beyond in their Humanities lessons this term. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitude across RE, Citizenship, Geography and History have truly stood out.

Please join us in celebrating our Humanities Heroes for Spring 1:

👏Year 11 - Abbie B
👏Year 10 - Emmy S
👏Year 9 - Tom B
👏Year 8 - Alex H
👏Year 7 - Georgia L

🏆 These students have shown outstanding effort, curiosity, and commitment to their learning. They consistently contribute in class, support their peers, and demonstrate a real passion for understanding the world around them.

A huge well done to each of you — keep shining, keep striving, and keep inspiring! 🌍✨

📚✨ Year 10 Revision Support Sessions – Starting After Half Term! ✨📚
Year 10 revision support sessions will be running again after half term to help students prepare confidently for their GCSEs.

These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for students to strengthen their knowledge, ask questions and get targeted support from their teachers.

🗓️ Full timetable will be available to view on Edulink

Please take a look to see what is on offer and encourage your young person to attend the sessions most relevant to them.
Let’s make this a strong and successful term for our Year 10s!