SCHOLARS’ DINNER

On Thursday evening the Academic Scholars in Years 7, 8 and 9 were treated to their annual Scholars' Dinner. The dinner serves as an opportunity to celebrate the commitment of our community to the pursuit of academic excellence, and an enriching, sophisticated time was had by all (save the occasional slips of Mr. Melvin's table into a decidedly un-elevated conversation about recent Star Trek spin-offs).

The event began, as ever, with a traditional Latin grace read by Dr. McShane and Dr. Poffley. During the main course - Head Chef Gary's ever-popular Katsu Curry - the academic scholars were challenged to discuss a range of interesting and unusual topics, ranging from whether one can separate great art from a terrible artist to what one would say if given five minutes to justify humanity's existence to hostile aliens. These were delivered from table to table in Dr. McShane's now-legendary Jug of Conversation.

After the main course our star speaker - newly appointed Academic Prefect Corellia W - gave a heartfelt, quirky and erudite speech on why we should appreciate the moon. Apparently she was inspired to choose this topic by a recent dream, and we are glad she was. The girls sat riveted as she explained the motion of the tides, the reflection of light from the sun, and how we have immortalised the moon in art and poetry throughout human history. A well-deserved round of applause later and it was on to cake and ice-cream, with final words of encouragement from Dr. McShane.

Interhouse Mastermind Quiz

On Tuesday the houses had their Interhouse mastermind quiz. It was an extremely competitive and exciting event with both the Junior and Senior teams ending in a tie. This resulted in a playoff for the winners. The eventual winners were St Francis for the Junior section and St Benedict for the Senior section. Well done to all the participants and congratulations to the winning teams.

COMPETITION - WHO ISYOUR MODERN DAY MARY SEACOLE?

We have an exciting opportunity to enter the Young Seacole Trust's upcoming competition: 'Who is your modern-day Mary Seacole?' Entries can be a written story, a song or poem, a video or picture! there are plenty of options to unleash your creativity!

Please see the entry requirements and guidance booklet HERE to be considered. If you would like to enter, simply send your submission to: a.burgess@st-teresas.com

Deadline is the 5th March.