HEADMASTER’S LETTER JULY 2019
T0 PARENTS
Dear Parents The school year has ended with its usual multitude of activities and events, and we enjoyed seeing so many parents at these. Many were celebrated on Speech Day and, therefore, just some of the highlights are covered here.
Contents Page 1
Speech Day and Summer Ball
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Speech Day and Summer Ball
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Cricket v MCC
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Art and Design & Technology Exhibition
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Art and Design & Technology Exhibition
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Activities Week
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Into The Woods
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Examination Results Days
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Ben Copsey André Micallef
Page 10 Chigwell’s Feminism Reading Group Celebrates ‘Dalloway Day’ Page 11 Staff News Trips Over the Summer Break And Finally Page 12 Message from The Chair of the Friends of Chigwell
Speech Day and Summer Ball
Thank you to all parents who supported
honour was Dr Charlie Laderman OC.
events over the weekend. On Friday
the University of Nottingham and went
Charlie studied History and Politics at
the various elements of the Speech Day
on to complete a PhD at Sidney Sussex
afternoon, there was a service of
College, Cambridge. He was later a
celebration in St Mary’s Church led by
Research Fellow at Peterhouse College,
Chaplain Rev. Gary Scott for pupils in
Cambridge, and is currently a lecturer in
Reception to Year 4, and this was
International History at King’s College,
followed by a garden party in the Pre
London. His research focuses on the
Prep. Saturday morning saw two
United States and its relations with the
services for the remaining Juniors and
wider world. Later in the evening, the
Seniors, at which the preacher was Dr
annual Chigwell Ball took place for
Diana Lowry. Prize-giving itself took
Middle Sixth leavers and parents from
place in the marquee on Top Field on
across the School.
Saturday afternoon and the guest of
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Speech Day and Summer Ball
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Cricket v MCC
In the annual prestigious final fixture
of the season, Chigwell restricted the
MCC to 245 runs before they declared. Haaris Usman, Joseph Williams, Gaurav
Nair ,Thomas Johnson, Shayan Pithiya and Adi Singh bowled particularly well.
Following the quick loss of two wickets, Haaris
Usman
then
produced
an
outstanding innings of 106 taking
Chigwell to a total of 164 before the
side was bowled out. Haaris was later awarded the Spirit of Cricket Award by the MCC captain for his wonderful allround achievements on the day.
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Art and Design & Technology Exhibition
The 2019 Senior and Junior Art and Design & Technology exhibition opened last week showcasing a stunning selection of pupils’ work.
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Art and Design & Technology Exhibition
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Activities Week
Pupils took part in a wide variety of
activities during activities week. Some of these related to curriculum subjects while others were more physically challenging
experiences such as the Lower Sixth trip to the Lake District or the various Duke of
Edinburgh expeditions. There were also community-based activities and all in all the pupils gained a great deal from their experiences.
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Into The Woods With expert direction from sixth formers Imogen Peck, Emma Jones and Rosie
Singha, and a stunning set, the musical Into The Woods has been performed this week in the Drama Centre. Thank you to
everyone who has worked so hard to make this such an overwhelming success.
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Examination Results Days A Level - Thursday 15th August
The arrangements will be as follows
At 6.30am results will be sent electronically to students n
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From 7.00am onwards Mr Neil Saunders, Mr Simon Coppell, Dr Gillian Groszewski and I will be available in the Sixth Form Centre for advice or help
Between 10.00am and 10.30am, Middle Sixth students should come into school to collect hard copies of their results and accompanying letter The Middle Sixth photograph will be taken at 11.00am
Requests for Priority Re-marks, Access to Scripts and Re-marks can be made through Miss Roxanne Darkin. Please note that the School Bursary will need payment for Priority Re-marks, Access to Scripts and Re-marks prior to the application being submitted. It is vital for pupils who require Priority Re-marks that they have the means to pay on results day. GCSE - Thursday 22nd August
The arrangements will be as follows: n n n n
Between 10.00am and 10.30am the Upper Fifth should come to the sixth form centre to collect their results and accompanying letter – they will also need to confirm their A level subject choices
If, post results day, the student makes an agreed A level subject change following parental request to the Head of Sixth Form they must complete the summer work for this as well as their other A level subjects The Upper Fifth photograph will be taken at 11.00am
At 12 noon results will be published electronically to students and parents for those unable to come into school
Re-marks can be requested from 4th September through Miss Roxanne Darkin. If you would like to see a photocopied script before making a decision about a re-mark then this must be requested before Friday 30th August. Please note that the School Bursary will need payment for Access to Scripts and Re-marks prior to the application being submitted.
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Ben Copsey
Congratulations to Ben who was selected
as a member of the National Fast Bowling Academy where he spent the winter
training. As a result of his performance he has been invited back for a second year, having bowled at over 70mph. We will watch his progress with great interest.
André Micallef
Congratulations to André who recently competed in the WUKF World Karate
Championship in Bratislava. Forty-three countries presented their best karate fighters and André managed to achieve a
Bronze medal in both solo kumite fighting as well as team fighting, despite being 3kg below the entry weight level. This was an
excellent performance for his debut on a worldwide competing level.
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Chigwell’s Feminism Reading Group Celebrates ‘Dalloway Day’ Chigwell’s Feminism Reading Group was
Spalding as she conducted a walking tour
Form who wished to explore feminist
Spalding commentated on a range of
around key paintings in the gallery.
founded this year by members of the Sixth
paintings associated with major events
theory and contemporary debates about
such as the First World War and key figures
feminism in greater depth. Over the
in the life of Virginia Woolf including her
academic year, members of the reading
sister, Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and
group have discussed essays by Sara
other members of the Bloomsbury group of
Ahmed, Rebecca Solnit and Claudia
London intellectuals formed at the
Rankine, among others. Students also
beginning of the twentieth century. Later
undertook a weekly reading of Virginia
the same day, students attended a lecture
Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway, a book which details
by Professor Dame Gillian Beer at the
a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she
British Library and heard her discuss the
moves about central London and prepares
themes of love and presence in the novel.
for an important evening function. On
The reading group is open to students from
Wednesday 19th of June, the approximate
Year 10 upwards. Students who would like
date on which the action of Mrs Dalloway
to participate should contact Dr Gillian
takes place, members of the reading group
Groszewski.
made their way to the National Portrait Gallery to accompany art historian Frances
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Staff News
Trips Over the Summer Break
As I mentioned at Speech Day, we are saying farewell to a few colleagues.
Over the summer, the Scouts will be
travelling to Kandersteg in Switzerland for
Mr Jochen Lukesch is retiring, having spent
their international camp, and Gold Duke of
the last twenty years working at Chigwell.
Edinburgh training will take place in
He will be remembered for the German
Scotland. We wish all pupils and staff a safe
Exchange trips that he arranged over
and memorable trip.
eighteen consecutive years and everything
he has contributed so enthusiastically in the MFL department. Mrs Lisa Barden also retires having been the Pre Prep Deputy
And Finally
miss them both and wish them a very
your ongoing support of pupils and the
Head since it opened six years ago. We will
At the end of another year, thank you for
happy retirement.
School. I hope you have a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing most
Miss Rosie Pettingill, Head of Chemistry,
families again in September.
leaves us to move to Brentwood School
With best wishes
and Mr Andrew Lewis, Drama Centre
Manager and Technician, is moving on to
Yours sincerely
Sweyne Park School. We thank them for all
that they have done for the School and do hope that they will stay in touch.
Michael Punt
We also say goodbye to Mr Edward
Gamwells, KS2 teacher, and to Miss Sarah
Kimberley and Mrs Reena Patel, both teaching assistants in the Pre Prep. We
thank them all for their contribution to the School and we shall miss them.
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Message from The Chair of the Friends of Chigwell The years just seem to fly by quicker and quicker as we see new starters and leavers at Chigwell School. 2018/2019 academic year has been the busiest that the FOC has ever had with the return of some firm favourites such as Film Nights, Pop Up Mother’s Day Shop, Quiz Night and Theatre Trips. The annual Pre Prep Easter Egg hunt is always a highlight as we see excited little faces search for the Bunny and the eggs he has left for them.
do keep them coming. Drop off points are at any of the school receptions with Mrs Kerry Horn in the Pre Prep, Mrs Kirstie Lee at the Junior School, Mrs Myrtle Scannell in the Senior School or into the old school shop where staff are happy to receive the donations. All sizes and ages are most welcome, good quality, clean and with any name badges removed please. This academic year to date the FOC have raised a staggering £14,097. None of this could have happened without the tireless support and hard work of the full FOC Committee; parents, teachers and grandparents alike. Early mornings, late nights, weekends, in the cold, wet and scorching sunshine. Tea-making to marquee setting up, Pre-loved Uniform washing and ironing to cake baking to huge shops at the cash & carry! Precious time is given freely and generously and for that, we are most grateful.
The weather held beautifully for Senior and Junior Sports Days, where hot and cold drinks, cakes, treats and BBQ were served. The very first Chigwell Family Funday on 29th June was a massive success; pop-up circus skills in the big top, inflatable fun, delicious food and retail stalls made the festival vibe alive and well. Our very own Mr Andrew Stubbs valiantly volunteered to man the stocks whilst pupils sponged him to raise funds. Joe Cole and Colebrook Royals hosted ‘Beat the Goal’ and ‘Football Skills’ and our own pupils performed a LAMDA showcase to friends and family alike.
New events and ideas continue to be discussed with the School all the time. Please let us know of any suggestions, we always welcome any new ideas and committee members – get in touch@ foc@chigwell-school.org.uk. Everyone is most welcome.
Our Pre Loved Uniform Shop continues to go from strength to strength. Dates, locations and opening times will be posted via Chigwell Post parent mails, in the Chronicle and within the FOC pages of the Chigwell School website. The Pre Loved sales continue to be warmly received. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made a donation; please
With best wishes to you all for a wonderful summer break. We look forward to seeing you on 18th September for Headmasters Questions and the FOC AGM where a new committee will be voted in.
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2019 TERM DATES 2019 Lent Term Staff meetings and INSET on Monday 7th January Term ends: Wednesday July First day: Tuesday 8th10th January Half term: Saturday 16th February to Sunday 24th February Michaelmas Term Term ends: Wednesday 3rd April Staff meetings and INSET on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September First day: Wednesday 4th September Trinity Term Half term: Saturday 19th October to Sunday 3rd November (Easter Day is 21st April) Term ends: Friday 13th December First day: Wednesday 24rd April Half term: Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June INSET Day Monday 3rd June Term ends: Wednesday 10th July