Chemistry Olympiad

Twenty-six students from Years 12 and 13 took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad 2023. This involved a two hour exam aimed at Year 13 students with challenging questions similar to entrance tests and university style exams. As in previous years, nineteen of our Year 12 chemistry students volunteered to take part - more than 60% of the Year 12 chemistry cohort. These opportunities for pupils to extend themselves outside the classroom are incredibly important, and we look forward to hearing how they got on.

Cross-Country

Twenty-five pupils from Years 7 and 8 were selected to represent the school in the Essex Schools Cross-Country Championships held at Writtle University College. Pupils attended a trial and weekly sessions in preparation and we look forward to sharing the results with you in the next newsletter.

Swimming

After half term twenty pupils from Years 5 to 8 are taking part in the IAPS swimming event at Culford School. Pupil are competing in a variety of individual and relay events and we wish them all well. We look forward to sharing the results with you once we have them.

Drama

Just before half term, the A Level Middle Sixth drama classes performed their scripted pieces to a visiting examiner. These are monologues and duologues as well as group performances lasting between 30-45 minutes. With a range of texts from modern playwrights such as Bryony Lavery, Stephen Berkoff, Sarak Kane, Dario Fo and Duncan Macmillan, this was two evenings of impressive theatre. Hard hitting social commentary, farce and disturbing dystopian fantasies were all part of this exceptionally rich range of experiences. Candidates offered a range of skills from acting, lighting, sound, costume and set design.

Music

The Live@6 programme continued this term with an enchanting recital from our Lower Two, encouraged by the wonderful group of supportive parents. Our Live@6 Removes recital will be rescheduled on Monday 27th February and the Senior Live@6 Recital on Monday 6th March.

The final Thursday of the half term was a splendid celebration of music in the Junior and Middle School, featuring ten of our ensembles, including Saxophone Ensemble, Ukulele Orchestra, Intermediate Cello Group, Guitar Club, Band Club, Stringles, String Quartet, Junior Cello Ensemble, Intermediate Orchestra and Junior Chamber Choir. Well done to all those who participated in such an exciting and diverse evening of music making.

Chigwell School London Spring Concert

Monday 27 March 2023, 7.00pm, Cadogan Hall, London

Featuring:

Year 5 & 6 Choirs

Key Stage 3 Choir

Chapel Choir

Massed House Music Item 1

Choral Society

Old Chigwellian All Stars

Chigwell School Big Band

Ben Copsey Bass Trombone Soloist

Redbridge Brass

Tickets may be purchased by following the link HERE or on 020 7730 4500.