Francis Holland School Newsletter July 2015 Chamber Choir at the Royal Albert Hall
From the Headmistress Dear Parents, It was lovely to see so many of you informally at the tennis courts in Regent’s Park for the “hit and giggle” barbecue and tennis evening for parents and daughters organised by Mrs Laurel Rafter and the Parents’ Association Committee on Friday 5th June. Bespoke red and grey FHS m&ms were one of many inspired touches that made the evening so enjoyable! As ever, the second half of the summer term has been brimming with extracurricular activity and the main highlights are detailed in this newsletter. This week, the Hall and the stage have been transformed (or “trashed”?!) into the set for Skellig, this term’s school play, which is being produced and directed by Mrs Kate Oakley. Extra-curricular activities are co-ordinated by a senior member of staff, Miss Clare MacDonnell (clare.macdonnell@fhs-nw1.org.uk). Please do not hesitate to contact Clare should you ever have any queries about any club or extra-curricular event. Each term’s extra-curricular schedule of clubs before, during and after school, is available on the school website. FHS/ RP students are expected to attend at least three extra-curricular activities or clubs per week – many choose to attend far more than this. The Upper Sixth leavers' evening is always a happy and nostalgic event – for teachers, parents and the Upper Sixth themselves! We wish all this year’s Upper Sixth leavers the very best of luck in their adult lives and thank them for the exceptionally strong contribution they have made to all aspects of school life during their F r a n c i s
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seven years at FHS. Particular thanks go to Danah Cred (Head Girl), who led an outstanding Head Girl’s team: Saskia de Borchgrave Niblett; Estella Macchi di Cellere; Sarah Kehoe; Stella Moore; Ayesha Mukherjee; Reem Satti; Olivia Turner. During the summer holidays, several areas of the school will be redecorated and refurbished. Work on the new school swimming pool is progressing well. The new pool is due to be completed and available for use towards the end of next term. There will be a formal opening event in late spring 2016. Mr Mark Chiverton and Mr Adrian Smith will be leading FHS Summer Camp 2015, accompanied by Miss Kay Hotchkiss and Ms Flora Barton. This year marks the tenth anniversary of FHS Summer Camp, which was established by Mr Mark Chiverton (Head of Thirds). As usual, a group of children in “looked after care” with Westminster Council will have an all expenses paid week’s holiday at Sayer’s Croft, organised by a team of Sixth Form volunteers and FHS teachers. My sincere thanks to all colleagues who lead by example
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in volunteering holiday time for this annual charitable activity. Ms Alessandra Spera (Head of French Department) will lead a French language trip to Montpellier at the beginning of the holidays, accompanied by Mme Marjorie Gustave: we wish them sunshine and good luck for the trip. As you will see on page 2, Mrs Kate Oakley (English and Drama Department and Head of Careers) who joined FHS/ RP in 1985 and Ms Jane Orr (Head of Art Department) who joined this school in 1990 were both congratulated on their outstanding service by Mrs Marie Winkler, Chair of the FHST Governing Council in the main summer term meeting of governors. Details of the next term’s calendar can be found on the school website www. francisholland.org.uk With best wishes for the summer holidays,
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Staff News Summer Term 2015 Congratulations to Ms Tayyabah Ahmed on becoming Inductions Tutor to staff in their first year of teaching. She will be working closely with Mrs Kath Whiteman, Deputy Head.
Congratulations to Miss Maria Merrigan who will be acting Head of Lower Fourth from September.
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Miss Maria Merrigan Ms Tayyabah Ahmed
Congratulations to Miss Alessandra Spera who has been appointed to Head of French and Mr Nic Gridelli who has been confirmed as Head of MFL. Mr Gridelli is also Head of Spanish and Italian.
Congratulations to Ms Roisin Smith who married Iain Murray on 29th May 2015 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Ms Jane Orr and Mrs Kate Oakley
Congratulations to Ms Jane Orr (Head of Art Department) and Mrs Kate Oakley (Head of Careers Department; English & Drama Department) on clocking up a grand total of 55 years’ service to the school! Both members of staff were publicly congratulated on their exceptional service to the school by the Chair of the FHST Governing Council, Mrs Marie Winkler, at the Governors’ Council meeting in June.
Miss Alessandra Spera and Mr Nic Gridelli
Ms Roisin Smith and her husband Iain Murray
Congratulations to Mrs Jen Denniston who is beginning a three-year parttime Ordination course in the Church of England in September. She will continue part-time in the Learning Enhancement Department.
We are pleased to announce that Mrs Bryony Edwards, who is a member of the MFL department, will be joining the Learning Enhancement department giving lessons to girls on an individual basis from September 2015.
Mrs Oakley began teaching at FHS/RP in 1985 and has produced and directed 24 major school plays and is currently working on her fourth junior play Skellig. Ms Jane Orr was appointed as a part-time member of staff in the Art and Design Department in 1990 and was promoted to Head of Art in summer 2012.
Honorary Award Twenty years ago Mrs Anjali Martin, Head of Mathematics was one of a handful of female engineers working in studios. She was best known for recording the debut album by Oasis, Definitely Maybe, and her contribution to the influential album Loveless by art rock band My Bloody Valentine. Mrs Martin has been invited by the Academy of Contemporary Music to give a talk on her time as a recording engineer and to receive an honorary award.
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Head Girl’s Team 2015-2016
A new Head Girl's Team has been announced this week. Voted in by their fellow Sixth Formers and Staff, these girls will work to encourage interaction between the Lower and Upper Schools as well as chair the half-termly Student Council. Each member of the Senior Team has special responsibility for a different year group, with whom they work closely on projects such as charity events and the annual Drama Competition. Our new Head Girl, Jemima Sam Russell, has been a proud member of FHS since starting in 2008. Jemima is thrilled to take on this role and remembers clearly being in awe of the team when
she was in the Thirds! Jemima will be supported by Hannah Badawi-Crook, Sawyer Eaton, Eden Gundle, Amelia Mehra, Eleri O'Connor, Lizzie Quacquarelli and Sasha Vanger. Ms Amelia Slocombe Acting Head of Sixth Form From left: Hannah Badawi-Crook, Lizzie Quacquarelli, Amelia Mehra, Sawyer Eaton, Eleri O’Connor, Sasha Vanger, Jemima Sam Russell and Eden Gundle
FHS students complete level 1 in British Sign Language! Many congratulations to five girls from the Thirds to the Upper Sixth who have all completed British Sign Language Level 1: Alia Azman, Sylivia Empson, Clara Stirling, Natasha Waddell and Antonia Woolf. A number of other girls will be completing this qualification before the end of term. British Sign Language is a flourishing club which meets weekly on early Friday morning; it is an amazing way to start the day, the girls are so animated and so articulate in this language. I congratulate them all and look forward to their continued fluency. If anyone would like to join the weekly British Sign Language club next term, classes will be running from the beginning of term at 8am on Friday mornings. Please contact me if you have any queries. Ms Clare MacDonnell Director of Extra-Curricular Activities clare.macdonnell@fhs-nw1.org.uk
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Effort, Achievement & Contribution to School Summer Term 2015
Form Effort Achievement Contribution IIIJ Francesca Hall Naomi Barrett Isabella Fisher Turner IIIM Iona Geidt Eleanor Moss Eliza Harding IIIS Jessica Perkins Giulia Nagel Katharine Broberg LIVJ Caelo Dineen Vanstone Isabella Knox Olivia Saunders LIVM Jessica Spanier Hannah Unwin Charlotte McBurney LIVS Caterina Auboeck Arianna Meader-Zand Amy Cash UIVJ Serena Nayak Ana-Maria Chiriac Sophie Yau UIVM Cara Cottam Anna Brown Leora Browning UIVS Cassia Thakkar Saga Kjallgren Kitty Gilbey LVC Georgia Michaels Giada Pipicelli Kate O’Donoghue LVF Maya Lee Born Amber Khan Aisling Sheehan LVT Amber McDonnell Jessye Clarke Danielle Dunkley LVI Ambre de Tourniel Lavinia Carey Sawyer Eaton LVI Eliza Scott Emily Maguire Eden Gundle LVI Miranda Soskin Amelia Mehra Elisabetta Quacquarelli LVI Sasha Vanger Jemima Sam Russell Isabelle Shirley
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The Chamber Choir perform at the Royal Albert Hall Forty-five girls from Thirds to Upper Fourth performed with approximately 500 other voices in a rousing rendition of Berlioz's Te Deum in the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 3rd June. Accompanied by the outstanding Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this was a night all singers will remember, performing in front of over 2,000 people in the magnificent Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Mr Robert Patterson Director of Music
The spectacular Royal Albert Hall
IGCSE Solo Concert
Alexandra and Aisling playing the saxaphone and trumpet
The ten girls in Lower Fifth who take IGCSE Music, with two other girls helping with ensembles, put on a very polished and assured concert on Tuesday 16th June in School Hall. This is first time that the Lower Fifth alone have put on a concert, and there was a lovely mix of repertoire featuring many solos and also some ensembles; indeed it was also the first performance by the school's new piano trio group playing some Frank Bridge. The success of this concert will establish this event for future years. Mr Robert Patterson Director of Music
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Lower Fifth Engineering and Physical Sciences Day
Eva Gimpel-Oxinalde, Amy Hobson, Tilly Acton learning about Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology
On National Women in Engineering Day, a group of lower fifth students attended a discovery day for engineering and the physical sciences at Birmingham University. The event was designed to provide students with an insight into the fascinating and varied careers options available in these exciting scientific fields. The workshops the girls attended were in particle physics, materials science, chemical, mechanical and civil engineering. The activities included designing a medical cast for a broken
bone, making a fuel cell as well as attempting to discover the Higgs Boson particle. It was an excellent opportunity to get a flavour of what academic life is like at university and to explore the vast array of options available for students who study the sciences and mathematics. Mr Derek Ward Head of Science Department
Liaison with London Academy of Excellence
FHS/RP was happy to respond to a recent request to support developing teachers at the London Academy of Excellence (LAE).
area. Dubbed "Eton of the East" by the Sunday Times, LAE has already achieved Oxbridge success with four of its first A Level cohort gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge.
Just before half term, Miss Zugg (Academic Deputy Head) and Mr Ward (Head of Science) visited the London Academy of Excellence in Stratford as part of a new initiative between our two schools. The initial visit has already been followed by a further visit to LAE by Mr Ward and Miss Langley (Head of Psychology) and their counterparts at LAE have also visited FHS this term.
We look forward to furthering our links with LAE in the future and hope that there will be opportunities for joint activities amongst students in both schools.
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Upper Sixth Leavers’ Evening The annual Upper Sixth Leavers’ Evening was held on Tuesday 30th June. This wonderful event provides staff and girls the opportunity to say an official (and often emotional) goodbye. The successes and significant achievements of each of our Leavers were celebrated in heartfelt eulogies from their Form Tutor and each girl received their revered enamel Leavers' Badge. Our leaving Head Girl, Danah Cred gave her final valedictory speech before subject prizes were given to girls who excelled. The evening concluded with the presentation of the final FHS Awards, most significantly our "Polished Corner Prize" which was awarded to Georgia Morris. Ms Amelia Slocombe Acting Head of Sixth Form
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UK Junior Mathematics Challenge 2015 Congratulations to all pupils who participated in the UK Junior Mathematics Challenge which took place Thursday 30th April. For the Thirds, the following pupils have received Bronze certificates: Eleanor Moss Annie Harrison Eliza Harding Naomi Barrett Ellie Valentine Lara Isaacs Sophia Macklin Clara Stirling Mary Haralambous Stella Jones
Silver certificates: Mary Balls Charlotte Hassenforder Grace Glinsman Lorna Sibson Molly Clarke Molly King Hero Coles and Iona Geidt both get Silver Certificates as well as the Certificates for Best in Year.
For the Lower Fourth, Bronze certificates are awarded to Lily Fowler Thea Gavanski Ines Cocco Isabella Knox Caterina Auboeck Aida Tursyn Mattie Owencroft Rosey Baring Eva Perez Hannah Unwin Anastasia Joukovski Emma Radcliffe Aleesa Edmunds Rita Broberg
Silver certificates are awarded to Minnie Moss Isabella Jackson Ambre Brabant Devina Loomba Isabel Ritchotte Lily Allen Swathy Suresan Allegra Handelsman Clementine Mitford Lara Kearsey Lydia Jones Alia Azman is awarded a Gold Certificate as well as the Certificate for Best in Year and the Certificate for Best in School. Well done girls! Miss Neermala Nurugan Mathematics Department
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Lower Fourth Geography Trip to the Thames Barrier On Friday 12th June, the Geography Department took the Lower Fourth girls to the Thames Barrier and Olympic Site to climb the Orbit. We embarked on a boat trip at Westminster Pier, travelling downstream to the Thames Barrier. The weather was beautiful and the girls enjoyed taking in the sights of London, whilst improving their sense of place. Once we docked at the Thames Barrier, the girls visited the Information Centre and learnt about the effects of climate change, why London needs the barrier and the future of the scheme. They
also walked along the long profile of the Thames, getting a sense of scale as the river meanders from its source to the mouth. We then travelled to the Olympic Site where the girls saw the land use changes in and around the site since the 2012 Olympics. We caught a lift to the top of the Orbit for spectacular views of the Park, the Olympic Stadium and beyond, before walking the 400 steps back down. My thanks go to the girls for their excellent behaviour and to the members of staff who accompanied me on the trip. Miss Jo Hallett Geography Department
Amy and Talia working at the Thames Barrier
Lower Sixth Biology and Geography Study Weekend to Norfolk Geographers and biologists from the Lower Sixth enjoyed a trip to Cromer in Norfolk from the 19-21st June to practice their data collection skills. Accompanied by Ms Hack, Mrs Freeley and Mrs Lockwood, the girls studied the biotic and abiotic features of sand dunes. They collected data on the Winterton sand dunes before engaging in statistical analysis in the computer laboratories at Overstrand Hall. In the evenings, the girls took advantage of the chance to test their mettle on the climbing tower and flex their archery skills on the shooting range. This trip provides an invaluable opportunity for the urban girls to gain experience of some exceptional and diverse habitats, and adds some real-world context to their academic studies. Mrs Magda Lockwood Head of Biology Department
Milly and Ellie measuring vegetation in a quadrant Eleri, Sasha and Charlotte studying dune profiles
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Skellig – Junior Play, June 2015 Many girls from the Thirds and the Lower Fourth auditioned to be a part of this year’s Junior Play, Skellig, an adaptation of his children’s novel of 1998, by David Almond. The story concerns a ten-year old boy, Michael, who has recently moved with his family to a tumble-down house. His new baby sister was born prematurely and has a heart condition, which takes up all of his parents’ attention. As Michael explores the dilapidated garage of his new home he discovers a strange man living there. This is Skellig, grumpy, arthritic and demanding, requesting aspirin and Chinese takeaways which Michael provides. He also brings Mina the girl next door to help rescue Skellig. In doing so they discover he has wings at his shoulder blades. More mysteriously when Michael’s baby sister becomes dangerously ill in hospital, his mother dreams of seeing Skellig come in and heal the baby. Skellig's farewell (Charlotte, Charlotte-Rose, Iona)
This story of love and faith was beautifully acted. Charlotte McBurney gave a subtle and engaging performance as Michael, ably assisted by Charlotte Rose-Allan as Mina, who captured the character’s quirky inquisitive nature. Iona Geidt was arresting as Skellig, emerging from beneath hessian sacks onstage and later revealing an exquisite pair of specially hand-made wings. The set of the interior of the garage (created by Roise Bowyer’s parents) was stunning. The play was clever, moving, and funny and even included a hilarious dance for arthritis patients at the hospital! Several members of the audience were moved to tears by the end. Many thanks to Mrs Oakley and Miss Hine, their talented team, and above all, to more than thirty girls who took part both onstage and behind the scenes. Ms Emma Williams Head of English and Drama Department
Owl watching (Charlotte, Charlotte-Rose, Izzy)
"We'll call her Joy" (Amy, Charlotte, Olivia and company)
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2015 Upper Fourth Activi ty Week at Knapp House On Sunday 21st June the Upper Fourth set off from London to Appledore, North Devon, for a week of activities at the annual Knapp House trip. As always the week provided the group with an opportunity to participate in a range of activities, gain in confidence and achieve things that they did not think they were capable of. We started the week off by enjoying an evening stroll at the nearby town of Clovelly. This was a welcomed relief after a long coach journey. The rest of the week we were kept busy by taking part in three activities per day including abseiling, rockwall climbing, tunnelling, a low ropes course, surfing, water skiing, pedal cart racing and a coastal walk in Westward Ho!
The girls were supported by the Knapp House instructors who encouraged them to take "that extra step" and get the most from all that was on offer. Many memories were made throughout the week and the Upper Fourth were hugely impressive in both their attitude and what they achieved throughout the week. They were ready to dive into any challenge without complaint, and willing to support one another along the way. My thanks goes to Mr Smith, Miss Hallett, Miss Lamas, Ms Barton and Miss Fernandez who helped to make the trip a fantastic week. Miss Julie Laytham Head of Upper Fourth
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Girls show what they really think of water-skiing!
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GCSE and A level
On 8th and 22nd June the Art Department proudly hosted the GCSE and A level art exhibitions, attended by the girls and many of their friends and family, who enjoyed the outstanding and diverse display of talent on show. The work included drawing and photography, painting and collage, print-making, installation and 3D, and film at A level, all of which showcased the hard work and amazing achievements of our art students. Congratulations to all! Ms Jane Orr Head of Art Department
Helena Hains and mother browsing A level sketch books
A parent enjoying the exhibition
Mrs Edwards judges MFL Competition at Francis Holland School, Graham Terrace
Anya Bentwood's final piece
Physics in Action!
Lower Fifth Physicists viewing the Solar Eclipse, 20th March 2015
On 25th June, Mrs Bryony Edwards, former Head of MFL and current Head of German, was invited to judge the Modern Foreign Languages Poetry Competition, held at our sister school in FHS Sloane Square. Pupils celebrated the wonderful diversity of modern foreign languages with inspiring recitals of classic and modern poetry from around the world.
Henrietta Charnley, MFL competition winner, with Mrs Bryony Ewards
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Participants, from Year 7 to the Sixth Form, gave impressive performances and a very high standard was reached throughout.
The Lower and Upper Sixth physicists attended a series of lectures at the Institute of Education, University of London. These included talks on superconductivity, the big bang, astrophysics and the physics of music. The most prestigious speaker was the famous scientists and author Dr Simon Singh. During the lunch interval Katia Pagano managed to chat to him about her extended project, How is our scientific understanding of the concept of “nothing� hindering our ability to understand the origin of our universe? Katia was also able to ask him about his experiences as a student at Imperial College London, as she has accepted a place to read Physics there from September. It was an excellent day and ideal preparation for their A level Physics examinations. Mr Derek Ward Head of Science Department J u l y
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Parents admiring Lulu Renney's work
Lily Rutterford's final piece
Students and parents exploring the exhibition
Upper Fourth Italian Cookery Class The Upper Fourth students of Italian attended an "Italian Pizza master class" at La Cucina Caldesi. The group has learnt about food, Italian cuisine and eating habits as part of their syllabus so this was an excellent educational, as well as rewarding, experience to conclude the current academic year. The girls were taught about the origins of this dish and were shown how to prepare a delicious pizza, all in Italian. They then had a go themselves at making their own pizzas using genuine Italian ingredients only. Mr Nic Gridelli Head of Modern Foreign Languages Department
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme News Gold Award Good luck to Lara Shiels, Natasha Rhodes, Georgina Miller, Zinnia Silver, Willow Hellier Watts, Caitlin Isaacs, Lucy Morris and Poppy Menzies Walker who will participate in both the practice and assessment expeditions over the summer holidays for their Gold award. Both of these expeditions are for five days and four nights with the practice expedition in the Peak District and the assessment expedition taking place in North Wales. We wish them the best of luck. Silver Award The eleven girls involved in the Silver award this year completed their three-day assessment expedition during the May half term break. The girls enjoyed a fantastic weekend and had the opportunity to take in some fresh air and soak up the beautiful surroundings after completing their summer examinations. The expedition leaders from Mountainwise were very impressed with the skills and enthusiasm of all involved – well done, girls! Don’t forget to log in on the online system to your ‘e D of E’ account and complete the expedition section of your award. Bronze Award The last of the expedition training sessions will take place on Saturday 12th September involving the Bronze participants. They will then be off on their expeditions to put their skills to the test. A reminder that these will take place on 26th–27th September in Harlow for the practise expedition, and 10th– 11th October in Chelmsford for the assessment expedition. Good luck to all participants! Mrs Kirsty Lombard Duke of Edinburgh Award Co-ordinator
Congratulations to Charlotte: Arsenal Ladies Football Trial
Charlotte Hassenforder (IIIJ) has been invited to attend trials for Arsenal Ladies and to be part of their development squad at the Arsenal Centre of Excellence for the 2015-16 season. Charlotte has represented the school football team this year and was recommended to Arsenal by Mr Ward. She has also represented the school 1 4
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Summer Term Sports Report Great lessons, great fixtures, great fun and lots of sport - this has been the order of the term and the pinnacle of Sports Day is waiting in the wings! Lots of fantastic results have ensued and many star performances too. Well done to all of the girls who have received Sports Commendations for their efforts in lessons this year; the summer term recipients are listed below. I have to say, the commendations were hard to decide this year as there were so many worthy candidates! Details of the autumn trials and fixtures are available on the school website, so all girls should plan ahead to try for a sports team in September.
The summer holidays should be a time to replace outgrown PE kit or replenish stocks! Please go online to www.schoolblazer.com for all school PE kit orders. Have a wonderful and active summer’s break and I hope to see everyone (parents included) raring to go in the autumn term. Ms Jane Tucker Head of Physical Education Department
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Parents' Association News On a warm June evening, Francis Holland took over the Regent's Park Tennis Courts for a wonderful night of tennis and BBQ. Many different matches were played regardless of tennis ability. Steve (pictured right) provided an amazing BBQ and everyone enjoyed the tennis and Pimms. The Parents’ Association have two events for you autumn diary. The Annual Meeting will be on 4th November at 6:30pm. Our speaker this year will be Judith Reith. She will be discussing wellbeing and flourishing for children in the twenty-first century. The Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 21st November at 1pm. Invitations and notices will be sent out nearer the time. On behalf of the Parents’ Association Committee, I wish you and your families a very happy summer. Mrs Laurel Rafter Chair of Parents’ Association Committee
A Midsummer Night's Dream Auditions
The next FHS production is going to be a midwinter nightmare version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Think Shakespeare meets Narnia with a touch of The Snow Queen. Girls who will be in the Upper Fourth and above in September are invited to audition for parts. Auditions will be held after school on Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September in the Hall. Details and sign up lists will be on the Drama noticeboard at the very start of term. Mrs Kate Oakley English and Drama Department
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Firefly goes live to Students – and Parents! Our Firefly Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has been introduced with a phase trial over this last academic year and will officially go live for the entire school from the 7th September at 9am. The VLE will be a repository of reference material, extension work and other relevant tools and information for students. On the same day we will also be launching a new Parent Portal giving parents online access to information such as student timetables, attendance, rewards, reports and letters. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me on toks@fhst.org.uk Mr Toks Oladuti Director of Information Systems
Monday Lectures Autumn 2015 7th September University admissions LVI – ALIS UVI – Amelia / UCAS 14th September PSHE - Addiction and Recovery, Government Drugs Policy, Chip Somers 21st September Sport - Olympic Sprinter and FHS parent Jennifer Stoute 28th September Geography - Brazilian Amazon and its indigenous tribal people, Sue Cunningham, Professional Photographer 5th October Veterinary Science, Brian Jacobs, Animal Aid, Badger cull, animal testing 12th October Cosmetics Industry – Business growth Mrs Nina Leykind, Creative Director of Eyeko London and FHS parent 19th & 26th October — Half term 30th November Peer Presentation Extended Project Qualification Presentations 7th December Charity in the Community Carol Singing at the following tube stations: Baker Street – 25 singers Bond Street – 15 singers St John’s Wood – 10 singers 14th December Carol Service Marylebone Church
FHS RP is one of 505 schools in the UK selected to take part in the sixth international Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test in November 2015. This study, organised by the OECD, assesses the performance of 15-year-old students in mathematics, reading and science and involves more than 70 countries worldwide. Around 30 students in the Lower Fifth will Thu 9th July French trip to Montpellier departs (returns Tue 14th July) be randomly selected to take part in Thu 13th Aug AS and A2 results will be emailed to students the assessment, which takes place on Thu 20th Aug GCSE results will be emailed to students Thursday 26th November. As well as contributing to a significant international Mon 24th Aug Duke of Edinburgh Gold assessed expedition to North Wales departs study, FHS will receive bespoke feedback (returns Fri 28th Aug) on our student’s skills and attitudes to Mon 7th Sep Induction day for all Thirds, Lower Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth learning. Tue 8th Sep Autumn Term begins ........................................................................... 8:25am Miss Jacqueline Zugg Wed 14th Oct Prize-giving at Cadogan Hall for pupils and parents .................... 6:30pm Academic Deputy Head
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