The month of June started brilliantly at UTC Portsmouth and has continued as such. It has been great to see sixth form students working hard for their end of year exams and year 10 getting so much out of their work experience.

Since my last blog I have been transfixed by the news regarding the world's most active volcano: Mount Kilauea on the big Island of Hawaii. Ever since I was a young boy I have followed with keen interest all things related to volcanoes and earthquakes.

We have started the summer term with huge optimism and a great deal to look forward to. I always love returning after the spring break as I have found, over the years, that students generally appreciate how well they are consolidating all they have learned over the past two terms.