Francis Holland School Newsletter February 2013 Amadeus!
From the Headmistress Dear Parents, As this goes to print, snow has turned Regent’s Park into a photographer's paradise and London roads are uncharacteristically quiet. However, school remains a hive of activity: lessons, public examinations, Interform drama rehearsals and 11+ interviews have continued unaffected, thanks to the commitment of FHS staff, some of whom commute long distances. Many girls are involved in this year’s Inter-form drama competition. Details of the early evening heats can be found in the online school calendar and parents are most welcome to attend. The finals of the Inter-form drama competition will be held on the 135th School Birthday, which will be celebrated on Tuesday 12th February. The adjudicator of the drama competition will be Miss Rachel Forbes. During February half term, Mrs Grant will lead a ski trip to Alpe d’Huez. We wish them a great week! All Lower Sixth parents are invited to accompany their daughters to the UCAS and Higher Education Evening on Tuesday 12th March, which will provide detailed information about university applications, including those to Oxford and Cambridge colleges and to universities in America and Europe. FHS parents whose daughters are not yet in the Sixth Form are also welcome
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A memorable and vibrant production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, produced and directed by Mrs Oakley, with musical direction from Mrs Rolfe Johnson, was the highlight of school drama in the Autumn term.
to attend. The evening begins at 6pm and the main presentations start in the Hall at 7pm. The Parents’ Association Committee will be hosting a Supper Quiz on Thursday 25th April; please keep the evening free if you would like an opportunity to meet other FHS parents and some of the teaching staff in an informal – but competitive! – atmosphere. Invitations and further details will be sent to you later this term. The highlight of this term’s concert programme will be the joint performance with the Choral Society of Harrow School of Haydn’s Creation at Harrow School, on Tuesday 19th March at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available from the FHS school office or from Mrs Rolfe Johnson, in the Music Department. I look forward to seeing you at these
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The Head Girl's Team Sponsored Skydive in aid of St Amedeus School The charity skydive, led by Head Girl Sophie, will take place on 9th March and includes thirteen Sixth Form girls, Miss Mahieu and Miss Hotchkiss. The funds raised will help to build new Science blocks at St Amedeus. Donations can be made to www. justgiving.co.uk/fhs-skydive Thank you for giving your support.
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