The Dragon - Autumn 2022

School

It is hard to believe that the longest term in the school year has almost come to an end. So far, this has been very busy and eventful. We have just been able to celebrate an evening with those older and wiser members of our local community, entertaining 74 of them at our annual Senior Citizens’ party. I know that for so many of them, it is a real highlight of their year, so a huge thank you to all – staff and students - who helped to plan and execute such a successful evening. Particular thanks to all who worked under the guidance of Ms Sandra Gibbs - the Music and RE Departments, the Main Office staff and Mr Dadswell, our school Chaplain.

The Christmas spirit is gathering pace in the school community and contributions to the Donation Station, to be distributed to local food banks, are again impressive. In the coming days, we look forward to our Advent services and the school carol service affording our students with opportunities for reconciliation and charitable giving. We are delighted that so many students have signed up for Christmas lunch this year and are sure that will create a fine festive mood in the community.

We are very much getting back to normal at St George’s and are focusing our efforts on academic work and providing a rounded education for our pupils. As we approach the end of term, teachers have taken the opportunity to organise various trips, which the children report they are enjoying. Although our public exams results in 2022 were excellent last year we are keen to repeat this for our new cohort of Year 11 and Year 13 students. We are encouraging pupils to ensure that their books are well presented and that every piece of work is neat and undertaken thoughtfully so that it reflects effort and not the least the child thinks that they can get away with.

Mr Brockwell is in charge of Literacy in the school and is exhorting all the children to read more. We have recently put extra resources into our library to ensure that there is a good stock of contemporary fiction to suit all tastes. Please do push your children to do some extra reading over Christmas, which will encourage a good reading habit and stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.

At the time of writing, the Year 13 students are making final changes to their UCAS statements ably supervised and assisted by Mr Morgan and his team. Last year our students did extremely well with lots of offers from excellent universities. We are optimistic about receiving similarly high offers in the new year. Please keep our examination students in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare for their examinations – mock and real BTEC examinations – early in the new year.

As ever, we are grateful for all the support we receive from the parents and carers of our young people, and look forward to this continuing into the new term. We are looking forward to welcoming all students and staff back into school on January 4th 2023, but in the meantime, we wish you all a very peaceful and happy Christmas and every best happiness for 2023.

Mr Martin Tissot (CHAT CEO) and Mr Cathal Gregory (Head of School)

“We’re All in it Together!”

“A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of year….” T S Eliot

In the past when I have read those words around this time of year, it brought back childhood memories of iced windows on the inside! of my bedroom, ashes to be emptied from the cold, dead fireplace at the bottom of the garden. The hot breath which shrouded my head soon to be iced on a cold bleak winter’s day.

Today those memories ae brought into sharp relief when we all counting our pennies to see whether we can put the heating on or put food on our table: problematic decisions about how much hot water to use, or which lights to switch on in our homes.

The irony of course is that where we used to think of others at this time of year and we now face a cost-ofliving crisis and there are real fears about our futures. So, with hope in short supply, maybe we can draw on the well spring of hope of Anna, a Palestinian Christian child, who faces these fears each day. Anna has the same hopes and anxieties as us but nevertheless looks forward with great anticipation to the celebration of Christmas. What strikes me when I read Anna’s letter it her infectious enthusiasm which does not lessen the uncertainty of her situation. Her Christmas list not so much different from ours.

1. Have the water and electricity on for Christmas

2. Money for Mama’s tooth.

3. To travel to a family barbecue.

4. To go back to school.

5. Peace in the world.

6. Sweets.

She writes, “I love living in the city where Jesus was born; it is a special thing and makes me so proud. I know that God will look after us, even when things are difficult. I pray that you have a happy Christmas and that baby Jesus brings you peace and joy.”

Her worries, our worries are not so different but from the mouth of a Palestinian child we can learn the valuable lesson, both young and old. She writes, “My Christmas wish is that the funny spirit and the spirit of childhood remains inside us and does not go away because of the difficulties of life”.

This Christmas, where, ever you are, I wish you a happy, joyful and peaceful Christmas and remember the words of the carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem:

“Yet in the dark streets shineth the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

A worldwide family bound together in the certainty of the love God with his present to us all, his Son Jesus Christ.

Bernard Dadswell School Chaplin

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ITURGY PREFECT CREATION WALK

The liturgy prefects took part in our Creation walk on September 27 2022. This involved taking part in team building exercises, games and reflections with the theme of 'Weareallinittogether'surrounded by the beauty of creation in Queen's Park. Despite the rain, they showed resilience and a great St George's spirit on the day and I look forward to working with them all year as they support the Catholic life of the school.

Thank you to Mr Kirk Jacob, who is a member of the Oblate Partners in Mission Team in Kilburn, for facilitating the trip. Also a special thank you to Ms Still and Ms Harker for braving the rain while it lasted and supporting me.

Here are a few photos from the trip. Well done to the Year 7s who presented their reflections to the whole group!

Miss Ronayne Religious Education Teacher

ATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND STEWARDSHIP

London: Christian climate campaigners demand 'No Cop out for COP27'

'No more fossil fuels - AMEN', 'Deeds Not Words', 'Quakers for Climate Justice' were among the banners of the Faith Bloc at London's COP27 march and rally on Saturday. CAFOD supporters urged, 'Keep 1.5 degrees centigrade alive', among them former director Julian Filochowski and Clare Di...

I took five students to the march for climate change last Saturday in central London. As we left St George's we were unaware of the amazing and tiring day we were going to experience and the impact it would have on us all. We met the Westminster Peace and Justice Group led by Colette Joyce at St John's Church in Waterloo and there we took part in multi-faith prayers. After that, we marched to the London Eye where we listened to speeches and had some lunch. We were all grateful for the sunshine as the photos show, but the unseasonably warm weather seemed to be signalling to us that we were doing the right thing being on this march. Joined by many other groups, we marched to Leicester Square chanting and chatting to those around us, one of which turned out to be Claire O Neil's (Catholic adviser) mum!

I was so proud of Luke from Year 12, Javier 7P Lara 7T, Erlene 7T and Chloe 7F. Please congratulate them when you see them. Javier must have held his own homemade banner up high for the entire march! Chloe, Erlene and Lara smiled for the whole march and took in everything that as going on around them-no mean feat if you've ever been on a protest march! Luke was my wing man and I know he made an excellent impression on Collette and others as he explained to them why he was on the march and chatted about musicals he'd seen as we passed the theatres. Our banners were very popular catching the attention of everyone there and I want to thank Fationa from Art Department for this.

It was with very tired feet that we got the tube back to St George's but we couldn't have been any happier. On the train, the St George's Peace and Justice Group was born (though I did like Javier's idea-the Peace and Justice League as it made us sound like super heroes!)

MEDIA:

We made it on to the Catholic News We are on the front page of CAFOD and we met Liam Finn from CAFOD. Colette has put our banners on her website too.

St George's students and their teacher joined protest to demand 'No Cop out for COP27'

A group of pupils and teachers from St George's Catholic Secondary School, Maida Vale, had a banner thanking Pope Francis for the 'Laudato Si' encyclical and quoting the Pope's words from 2015: "If we destroy creation, creation will destroy us!" Another handmade poster carried by the group demanded, 'No COP OUT for COP27,' underlining the concern young people have about the issue of climate change.

Colette Joyce, the Co-ordinator for Justice and Peace for the Diocese of Westminster stayed with the school students and their teacher throughout the day. She said: "The whole way round it was just brilliant to be with them. It the first time at a rally for all of them but they got it instinctively and knew what to do - joining in all the chants and making sure their posters could be seen by passers-by on the buses! There were students from Year 7 and Year 12 so we've got the next generation coming along nicely."

Claire O'Neill | Advisor for Catholic Education

Peace and Justice Westminster https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/

Luke

Roche-Lowe Year 12 said:

Upon first entering the Maida Vale tube station, people on the platform noticed our banners with admiring smiles. At the church people asked for photographs of our banners and seemed overjoyed that there was a new generation of people fighting for our future and creating change. I was inspired by the prayers from the multiple faith groups. As we marched towards the imposing Shell building, I was astounded at the number of people walking together and it showed me that no matter what the cause, as long as it is right, people will join together to create a positive change. As we marched on, there were chants of ‘Whose planet? Our planet!’ which were exclaimed by all, as a way of showing our cameraderie and teamwork for the common good. Overall the whole day was filled with hope for the future and it inspired me to make a change and help others.

Erlene Atuahene– Kwakye, Year 7 said:

When I went on the COP 27 tip with Miss Ronayne it was lots of fun. I got to be with lots of people that agreed with us which made me so happy. We were there to protest against fossil fuels and how we need to reuse and recycle. People were standing proud and were protesting for the right reason, because we have to save our planet!

CHARITABLE GIVING

On Thursday 20th October, 190 students braved the cold, wet and miserable October weather to complete the St. George's Mini London Marathon. Whether walking, jogging or running all the students involved were absolutely fantastic! They were cheering each other on, challenging each other to finish strong and constantly smiling, despite the conditions and the fact they'd just run 2.6 miles.

In total, our marathon runners raised £1,265.98 for Cancer Research UK, a charity chosen by our students.

An enormous thank you to Mr Chijioke, Ms Mulligan, Mr Allen, Ms Pennyfather, Mr Chapman and Mr Cusack for standing in the rain for two hours supporting the students. The event could not and would not have been possible without this team of wonderful staff who volunteered to support the runners/joggers/walkers.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

Our first charity event of this academic year took place on Friday 30th September. The St. George’s Coffee morning for Macmillan was supported by the whole school with the students having their “coffee mornings” in the playground at break time. Three separate coffee mornings took place simultaneously. The Year 7 event took place on the roof raising over £400, while an event for Years 8 – 11 took place in the main playground raising £506. There was also a sixth form event in their common room. After school, the staff team came together and had their own coffee ‘morning’, with some spectacular examples of homemade cakes that could be worthy of the Great British Bake Off. In total, the Macmillan Coffee Morning raised £1,110.62

OOTBALL SHIRT RIDAY

On Friday 25th November, St. George’s celebrated the World Cup in Qatar with Football Shirt Friday. Students were invited to wear a football shirt or sports top instead of their school shirt and tie, and make a donation to charity. All the money raised will go to Amnesty International to promote the protection of human rights around the world, supporting the Catholic social teachings of solidarity and the dignity of work and participation.

The wonderful 13F have raised £30 for the Christmas Appeal. With their donations, Ms Vadgama brought three massive bags of non perishable items for the ‘Donation Station’. A worthy Cause and a great way of expressing our school values of kindness and charity.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC

On Monday 7th November some Year 9 and 10 musicians visited the Royal College of Music and took part in a workshop exploring gamelan music. Gamelan music is from Indonesia and formed of percussion instruments made of bronze. The workshop lasted an hour and a half and culminated in an ensemble performance of a piece learnt during the session.

“It was an amazing experience being able to play Javanese Instruments, I got to play gongs, gambang and saron which was one of my favourite instruments as the sounds were so interesting. I got to learn that gamelan originates from Indonesia from regions of Bali and Java. We got to play on all the instruments and were then able to perform as a group. The workshop was fun as in the end we got to see a performance of a gamelan dance which includes gamelan music and movement. It was a great opportunity to understand the culture and be able to play on authentic instruments.”

Sasha Fernandes Yr9

“As I stepped foot in the Royal College of Music, I was astounded to see how prestigious the school was! When we were introduced to the host and a few students from the College, they were welcoming and really kind.

The session began and there were unique and rare instruments for us to play and perform as a group simultaneously. Each instrument came from Indonesia, and they sounded exotic. We had to remove our shoes and sit down on the red, comfy cushion on the floor!

We would swap stations to have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments!

There were numbers on the instruments from 1-7 however the 4 is excluded and the host let us play an improvised piece for us to listen to how the instrument sounds. Next, he told us numbers to play according to the instrument we were using, which created a renowned piece!

Overall, I would recommend this workshop to people who love music and exploring new instruments.”

Ayshia Aburadi Yr9

WICKED

On Wednesday 16th November, students from Year 8 and 10 visited the Apollo Victoria Theatre for a performance of Wicked!

“A girl named Elphaba was green since birth and has a little sister named NessaRose. NessaRose was in a wheelchair throughout the show as her legs didn't develop. They lived in the Emerald City. When Elphaba arrives at college, she meets this spoiled girl called Garlinda. They shared a dorm room and had their ups and downs. Later this gentleman called Fiyero was introduced, who initially loved Gralinda but later loved Elphaba. In the end, the Wizard of Oz had fooled everyone, and the character who seemed like a good person ended up being the villain.

The design of the theatre itself was bricklike inside and throughout the show the LED lights would glow on. There was a dragon on top of the stage who moved his head every now and then. Different set designs were used, the coolest one being Garlinda's “bubble” which is where she would hop on and rise out of view. The music used in the play really showed the characters’ personality and their emotion which really spoke out to me. You could hear their struggles through the music.

My thoughts on this show are that it is one of a kind. My favourite character was the robot head which was controlled by the Wizard of Oz which moved his head and could actually talk in robot language. Overall, I would recommend for you to see it if you haven't already. 9.5/10.”

Heaven Tadesse Yr8

SIX THE MUSICAL

On Wednesday 19th October, selected Year 12 and 13 students went to see Six – The Musical at the Vaudeville Theatre. The tickets were arranged as part of the Jack Petchey award won by Julia Antonczuk (Yr. 12) in recognition of her efforts to support and promote the Common Good.

“Throughout her time at St. George's Julia has consistently gone the extra mile to support fundraising events and initiatives for a variety of charities. She co-ordinates, motivates and cajoles others to support campaigns across the school. In our most recent campaign to support the people of Ukraine, she took responsibility for the campaign in staff absence, came in early to stand on the gate and encourage others, and employed a variety of persuasive fundraising techniques to raise over £1000 for people who desperately need support in a time of difficulty and crisis.”

THE LION KING

On 5th October, 50 Year 7 students visited the Lyceum Theatre for a performance of The Lion King. “When I went to watch the Lion King, I was so excited to watch it because I love it when we go to the theatre. I love the way people act (as when I am older, I want to be an actor). It was an excellent show, with great music and costumes and how imaginative they have been to put it on stage. This was the most magical experiment and the best musical I have ever seen!

From start to finish I was gobsmacked…. This show is absolutely phenomenal. The culture, the authenticity, the singing, the acting, the props. By far the best musical I’ve ever seen and I would gladly return to see it again!!

It is perfect for all ages as there are some kids acting. It was weird to think kids my age (even younger) acting. I would definitely recommend it.”

Lara Soares, Yr7

“When the show started, I was hit by a ray of vibrant colour and there were birds and animals everywhere. I thought the singing was amazing and so powerful. As a whole I would recommend everybody go and see it. I watched the film as a child but being in the theatre is a totally different experience. The show came to life with all the characters and props making it truly amazing.”

Skye Notley, Yr7

PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE EXAM RESULTS

At the end of the summer term, a number of our musicians took their

VIOLIN

Jahnae Hall (Yr10) passed Grade 4, with Merit.

Sofia Salgado (Yr10) passed Grade 4, with Merit.

Constantinos Repakis (Year 10) passed Grade 5, with Merit.

PIANO

Luigi Zanetti (Yr9) passed Grade 2, with Merit.

Natalia Wawrzenczak (Yr10) passed Grade 2.

Ayshia ABuradi (Yr9) passed Grade 3, with Merit.

Rodrigo De Brito Giachini (Yr11) passed Grade 6.

SINGING

Laura Delboni (Yr13) passed Grade 8, with Distinction.

SINGING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

Nyra Allen (Yr11) passed Grade 5, with Merit.

Rhianna Silva (Yr11) passed Grade 5, with Merit.

ALTO SAXOPHONE

Jan Drodz (Yr9) passed Grade 4.

GUITAR

Jason Goonesigne (Yr9) passed Grade 3.

MUSIC THEORY

Laura Gomes Cardoso

GEOGRAPHY

To me, Geography is more than just a subject in school. I perceive it as a building block of understanding not just ourselves, but the world as a whole, and how all of humanity is connected with hopes and dreams of there being a day when everyone will be respected and treated as equals.

This term, some of the Geography GCSE students, like myself for example, had our delayed but very much anticipated Stratford Trip to conduct our fieldwork on its journey of re-generating itself, thanks to the Olympic Games that occurred there a decade ago, reviving the former Brownfield Site into a more environmentally sustainable community, like the East Village, where the athletes stayed during the Olympic 2012 games, including how it uses Combined Heat and Power, for example, to meet the demands of the current residents, whilst ensuring that those who will eventually move in will have enough resources to sustain themselves.

In this term, we have also studied the physical landscapes of the UK, retracing previous knowledge such as the different types of erosion and coastal landforms, but we have also begun to trek into new territory, for instance, Lyme Regis’ Coastal Management Strategies and Food Security, and teachers such as Ms Bowen and Ms O’ Sullivan should be commended on their early, yet much needed efforts to ensure that their students receive the grade they know that they are capable of, because they know that, not only will those grades define the students’ futures, but they also know that, despite Geography being the easiest GCSE option, hard work, self-control, motivation, effort and discipline are mandatory in all of the work. Therefore, my view on Geography has changed, just as the world and its indigenous species have. It can be described as an endless corridor with just as many doors, each path that lies beyond being different from the other, and I perceive it as a good thing, as, even though you don’t know what opportunities and challenges that await you, the teachers will have assisted the growth of our resilience, determination, resourcefulness and sagacity to help us achieve the goals we trekked our way to.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

To celebrate Black History Month the music department put together a listening calendar for every school day in October.

A musical advent calendar where each day we looked at a different artist who has made a significant contribution to music.

Aretha Franklin

Born March 25th 1942. Began singing gospel at her father's church. Recorded 112 singles in the charts. Won 18 Grammy awards. Sold over 75 million records worldwide. First

The Queen Of Soul

Nat King Cole

female inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Rolling Stone Magazine named her No.9 in their ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ Sung at the inauguration of Barak Obama.

Born Nathaniel Adams Coles on 17th March 1919. In 1956, Cole became the first African performer to host a variety television series, and for many white families, he was the first black man welcomed into their living rooms each night. Died from lung cancer in February 1965.

Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1990 and inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000. More than 150 singles made it into the charts – more than any other artist! Sold more than 50 million copies during his career.

Gregory Porter

Jimi Hendrix

Born ‘John Allen Hendrix’ in Seattle on 27th November 1942. Dropped out of high school and enlisted in the army but discharged after breaking an ankle during a parachute jump. Learned to play guitar as a teenager and grew up to become a rock legend who excited audiences in the 1960s with his innovative electric guitar playing. Called his music ‘Electric Church’ because he believed music was his religion Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Rolling Stone magazine named him ‘The Greatest Ever Guitarist’

James Brown

Born in LA in 1971. His mother was a minister. Has released 6 major albums since 2010. Won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album twice (2014 & 2017) Performed main stage at Glastonbury Festival 2016. Sold out the Royal Albert Hall for his own tour. Attended San Diego State University on an athletic scholarship to play American football. His 2013 Album ‘Liquid Spirit’ made the top 10 albums in the UK and certified ‘Gold’ (sold over 1000,000 copies) which is a success rarely achieved by albums in the Jazz genre.

Born 3rd May 1933. “The Godfather of Soul” American singer, songwriter, producer and dancer. Founding father of funk music in a career that lasted more than 50 years. Began his career as a gospel singer before catching public attention in 1950s. Ranked 7th on Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of all time. Was one of the first 10 people inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame when it opened in 1986.

Chuck Berry

Born Charles Edward Anderson Berry on 18th October 1926. ‘The Father of Rock and Roll’ refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive. One of the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame when it opened in 1986. 5th on Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ Johnny B Goode (1958) ranked 7th on the ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’

Born 9th August 1963. Singer, Actress, Producer and model. Only artist to have 7 consecutive No.1 hits. ‘I Will Always Love You’ is the best selling single by a woman in music history. 2009 Guinness World Record for the ‘The Most Awarded Female Act of All Time’. Has sold an estimated 170 -200 million records. Won

Stevie Wonder

Whitney Houston

2 Emmy Awards, 7 Grammys, 33 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 8 Peoples Choice Awards.

Robert Nesta Marley, born 6th February 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica. One of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and song writing style. Known as a Rastafari icon, he infused his music with a sense of spirituality and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. Began his professional musical career in 1963, released debut album in 1965. Greatest hits album ”Legend” released in 1984 is the best selling reggae album of all time with estimated over 75 million copies sold worldwide. Has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award & a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Bob Marley

Prince

Born Stevland Morris on 13 May 1950. Blind since shortly after birth from being born 6 weeks premature. Signed first record contract at 11 years old. Was paid just $2.50 a week and royalties held until he was 21. 100 Million records sold worldwide. First US tour at 12 years old with ‘Motortown Revue’ and youngest ever artist to have a No.1 hit aged 13.

A virtual one-man band, his use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B. Won 25 Grammy Awards, the most by a male solo artist. In 2009 named as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Born Prince Rogers Nelson (1958) in Minneapolis. First signed at 17 years old. Released 39 studio albums. Most successful song ‘Purple Rain’ spent 24 weeks at number 1 selling over 25 million copies. Known for flamboyant stage appearances, playing multiple instruments but was a guitar virtuoso. Music is heavily influenced by a wide range of styles: funk, rock, RnB & Soul.

5 American Music Awards, Billboard music award, 7 Brit Awards, 7 Grammys. Inducted in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Born Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on 26th March 1944. Founding member and lead singer of The Supremes, Mowtown’s most famous act in the 1960s and to date the most successful vocal group in the USA. Led the way for African American R&B/Soul acts to find mainstream success.

Billboard magazine ‘Female Entertainer of the Century”. Sold more than 100million records worldwide and 18 Number 1 singles. Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame in 1988 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.

Diana Ross

Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on 21 February 1933. American singer, songwriter, pianist & civil rights activist. Studied at Julliard School of Music in New York. Changed her name to disguise herself from family members as she played “The devil’s music” (Jazz). Fused gospel and pop with classical music. Many of today's hip-hop artists have sampled Nina Simone's music, including artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West & 50 Cent.

Nina Simone

Louis Armstrong

Born 4th August 1901. American trumpeter, composer, singer and actor. One of the most influential figures in Jazz with a career spanning 5 decades.

Posthumously awarded Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. His iconic ‘West End Blues’ is listed as one of the most important songs in the development of Rock n Roll.

Controversial as was accepted into white society which was a privilege reserved for very few AfricanAmerican figures of the time given segregation was still in place including his concerts.

Bruno Mars

Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Hawaii (8th October 1985) before becoming a solo artist he was a song writer. He has written songs for: Alexandra Burke, Adam Levine, Flo Rider, Sugarbabes, Alicia Keys, Cee-Lo Green and Adele.

Sold over 200 million singles and 26 million albums. 15 Grammy Awards, Four BRIT Awards, Four World Records, Eleven American Music Awards and thirteen Soul Train Awards. In 2022, he became the 2nd artist ever to win record of the year three times.

Born John Roger Stephens on 28th December 1978, sung in choir at four years old. Began playing piano at seven. Studied English at University of Pennsylvania. In 2001 was introduced to an ‘up and coming’ hip hop artist ‘Kanye West’ whom Legend sung backing vocals for. Participates in lots of charity and humanitarian work around the world. Won twelve Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe, one Academy Award. First black male to achieve ‘EGOT’ status….. For winning a Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

John Legend

YEAR 12 & YEAR 13

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM VISIT

The London Transport Museum located in Covent Garden was the destination for the Travel and Tourism department trip last week.

From my personal experience, the trip was filled with delightful events, such as the chance to meet with two of the Learning Officers who are part of the team at the Museum. They talked to us about what is involved in managing a tourist attraction and were able to answer every single question we had about transport, such as when was the London Underground founded (1863-first underground in the world) and how many visitors come to the museum every year (411,766.)

They also spoke about what it is like to work in a museum and from what they told us it seems like a wonderful job to have. Their experience of the industry has inspired a lot of us (me included).

After the meeting we were free to explore the museum as we pleased and it was incredibly fun! It did not feel like a school day at all! The museum provided us with a stamper track and we explored the museum to find specific artefacts to complete the tracker. This treasure hunt led me to getting scared by the same mannequin not once- but twice -because of its realism, but it was definitely worth the jump scare and getting lost from my friends in the hidden exhibit to complete the trail.

The hidden exhibit can be found on the second floor by the stairs. The hidden exhibit in the second floor is filled with antiques from the 1800s and as you go down, you travel in time as the pieces of antiques change to the 1900s and the 2000s which is a super fun experience because you get to see how things worked 200 years ago and to also interact with most of the antiques on display!

Something that I also found quite interesting was about the quantity of items in the museum -only 10% of the total items available are used in the exhibit at one time, which is around 400,000 piece in total.

I have gained a lot of knowledge from this trip and saw incredible things, such as old trains and buses that are no longer in use. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I will definitely go back sometime soon to experience it all again!!!

Angeline JOLIE VIEIRA, Y12

On the 9th of November we went on a trip to the London Transport Museum, in Covent Garden, with both year 12 and 13 travel and tourism classes. It is known as the leading museum of urban transport, opening in 1980, houses galleries of vintage London trams, trains and buses. We left school at 10:20 and we arrived at 11:10; upon our arrival we put our coats and bags in a room then afterwards we met with learning officers Katherine Hunter and Molly Baker for a Q&A session where we learned about the history of the museum and how they became learning officers.

One of the exhibitions that the museum has is the legacy exhibit which is there to celebrate the contribution Caribbean people have made to transport in London and British culture more widely; you can explore the struggles and triumphs many of these individuals and their families experienced as they moved halfway across the world from the Caribbean to the UK. Some of the stories include memories from first, second and third generation Caribbean people who worked for London Transport (LT) or still work for Transport for London (TFL).

After the Second World War, the UK’s need for labourer's to assist re-building the country coincided with the Caribbean population’s need for jobs. Britain profited enormously from those making the difficult 7,000km travel to London. From 1956 to 1970, LT ran a coordinated recruitment campaign in Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica, trying to find employees to come and work for the association. Arriving with high hopes about starting a modern life in Britain, many were stunned with the troubles they faced including prejudice, poverty, homesickness and the moist, cold British climate.

The museum has an activity called the stamper trail which will help little ones follow the story told in the museum displays. To begin their journey, they should take the lift or stairs back in time to level 2. The family station offers creative activities to do while you explore the museum. The museum also has an All Aboard Play Zone, the All Aboard family play zone is for children aged 0-7 years old. Children can enjoy playing on an interactive fleet of mini vehicles, become a bus driver and drive a real bus, and dress up in uniforms to become a mechanic, riverboat captain, station announcer or driver. All Aboard is located on the ground floor and level 1 of the Museum. Also, they have a Baby DLR area dedicated for babies.

Moreover, they have a hidden London tour where the visitors can explore ‘forgotten’ parts of the Tube network and go behind the scenes at some of London’s busiest stations with their exclusive tour which it was voted as a Global Hidden Gem!

Moreover, they plan events such as the Electric Late in which it takes place on Friday 11 November 2022 from 18:45. Power up for an electrifying night of science experiments, talks and creative workshops where people get to explore the galleries, grab a drink, and discover how electricity has shaped London and its transport system through the ages - from the early days of electric travel to the oyster card revolution to travel poster designs, station architecture and visions of London’s electric future. At the Electric Friday Late visitors can discover what a glowing gherkin has to do with the early days of electric innovation at a lively science show from the Royal Institution’s demonstration team. They can also delve into the ways electricity has shaped life in the capital through a series of talks that explore everything from the expansion of the London Underground network to art and design, station architecture and sustainability. In the Electric Play Zone, visitors can get creative as they experiment with DIY snap circuits, try their hand at coding, and make something sparky to take away.

Malak ABOU-KHACHAB, Yr13

TRIP TO ROME

never forget"

After a very early start meeting at school at 2.30am we arrived at Gatwick. We were all super excited about the days that lay ahead. When we arrived in Rome, the teachers had organised to take us to a local pizza restaurant. There were lots of large crispy pizzas with lots of different toppings!

Throughout the week we visited many of Rome's exciting landmarks. One of the highlights was visiting the We had a lovely tour guide to inform us of all of the history. The highlight of the trip was when we visited the Vatican City. The Vatican City is the smallest state in the world. Encircled by a 2-mile border within Italy. We woke up very early so that we could attend the Papal Audience. We were able to celebrate mass with the Pope and St George's School was mentioned in his speech. It was very exciting to see the Pope go by on his Popemobile.

We also visited many churches in Rome- there are over 900 in total. As a group we prayed for our intentions and were very grateful that we could experience this exciting opportunity. The trip allowed us to form and develop new friendships. A big thank you to the teachers who attended and organised the trip: Ms O'Sullivan, Ms McGinty, Mr Mackay and Mr Brockwell

Colosseum

CROSS COUNTRY

St George's students took part it in a cross country competition competing against schools from across Westminster. They came away with two gold medals, one silver and one bronze. The year 10 and 11 boys dominated their category as they all finished in the top four!

Year 7-9 Boys

Marcel Czapski - 1st place

Year 10-11 Boys:

Youssef Al-Sammour - 1st place

Michael Stapleton - 2nd place

Bobby Bircham - 3rd place

Luka Kennedy - 4th place

They all worked extremely hard and showed true St George's spirit.

The PE Dept are thrilled with their efforts, and it was clear to see the delight on the pupils' faces having secured these medals!

Congratulations to all those involved

Michael Stapleton

Youssef Al-Sammour

Marcel Czapski

Bobby Bircham

Luka Kennedy

Kamryn Kerr

Liana Mendes Leite Carlotta Vicente Ordeig

A NSPECTOR CALLS’ THEATRE TRIP

Y11 Drama students were extremely privileged to go and see Stephen Daldry’s fantastic adaptation of J.B. Priestley’s AnInspectorCallsat New Wimbledon Theatre, last month.

GCSE English Literature and Drama students both study the play, and it was a great joy to see how mesmerised the students were in seeing a text they study come to life on stage.

Next month, GCSE Drama students are off to the theatre again to see the fantastic production of Hamilton

ORDOFTHE LIES

SCHOOL PLAY

KS3 students have been working exceptionally hard rehearsing for the upcoming school play, an adaptation of William Golding’s novel LordoftheFlies

LordoftheFliesexplores a group of school children who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves.

Students have explored the different themes in the play, considering survival and the effect of mob mentality. Students have been incredibly busy in rehearsals, creating their own rules for the island in character and exploring the use of physical theatre in performance. Performances are on 1st and 2nd March 2023

DEBATE MATE TRIP

Our Trip to the Emmanuel Centre

Today I went on the best trip of my life. We went to a place called the Emmanuel Center, which is a safe space based on debating. We took four trains starting from Maida Vale to Central London. There were two teams and both of them were arguing about the school system. One team was arguing that the school system is rigged and that kids should make their own decisions. However, the other team was arguing about how the school system is fair and that kids are not mature to handle so much at once. To be honest, i supported the team that claimed that kids could make choices on their own and that they are intelligent enough. The trip was chaotic, but it was all worth it. I could see millions of protests about climate change there. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip and I am so thankful for the opportunity to go on a spectacular trip. Ziad

Darwish Yr7,

Today I went to the launch of Debate Mate 2022 along with 18 other people. In my opinion, I had lots of fun, it was very interesting to see a real debate. I enjoyed looking at a real debate in person for the first time. I think that it sort of surprised me that the opposing teams were so relaxed that one won. I think that I will enjoy Debate Club! Julia Stanczyk, Yr7

On the morning of Wednesday 2nd November, 19 Year 7 students attended the Debate Mate Launch at the Emmanuel Centre. The Students were able to see and learn about how competitive debating works. They got to watch and engage with an exciting debate on whether students should be allowed to vote for their Head Teacher

Today, I went to Debate Mate where I learned the importance of debating. I learned it is not all about arguing but it is about how you should listen to other peoples points then see what you can do to do better and improve on that. I had an amazing time and I was pleased to know the opposition team won. Aiyana Yaku, Yr7

The 23rd Christopher Tower Poetry Competition opened for entries on 10 October 2022, with students between 16-18 years of age challenged to write a poem on the theme 'The Planets.'

THE COMPETITION WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON 24TH FEBRUARY 2023

ABOUTTHECOMPETITION

The Tower Poetry Competition offers the UK’s most valuable prize for young poets. The competition is free to enter and it is open to students between 16-18 years of age who are educated in the UK.

The competition is judged anonymously by two guest judges, who are different each year, and the Christopher Tower Student. Each year the theme is chosen with the intention of giving entrants free rein to interpret it as widely as they like.

This year the Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes are blasting off to new heights with a newly increased first prize and a full set of awards worth more than £14000.

The poet who writes the best single poem on the theme of ‘The Planets’ receives £5000. There will be a second prize of £3000, and a third prize of £1500. Along with these, there will be ten runners up, who will each receive £500.

Speak to your English teacher for more information!

‘The Deep Blue Sea’

by Yoadan Yohannes Yr7

The sea is the thing that is closest to me, We need to let it be. The salty breeze Sways with the palm trees. Splash go the waves so bold, While the wind is cold. Down I go into the deep, As I look around at the coral reef. Off I go to explore, Desperate to see more, As it becomes night, The coral will shine bright. Up I go to the light, Swimming with all my might, Walking over the nice dry sand, Looking far across the land, Seagulls, crabs and shells too, All here on this beach, along with you! Feeling the sand over the toes, And the water pushing up the nose. Looking around, far and wide, Appreciating all of God’s life. All that is here, made by him, The sky, the clouds, the water, The earth and colours too!

All by the almighty father, I appreciate it all.

S . GEORGE STUDENT BECOMES AN AUTHOR

St George’s is very excited to announce that our Year 12 pupil, Dylan Brennan, has finally released his debut fantasy novel, NobleBetrayed . Due to a long-held passion for the genre, Dylan seized the opportunity to devise his own take on a fantasy world in the wake of the gruelling COVID-19 pandemic. During his time at St. George's, Dylan has proven himself to be an avid student, having obtained eleven grade 9's in his GCSEs.

Noble:Betrayedis a thought-provoking fusion of the sword-swinging, army-inspiring tales of political intrigue and love and death and honour, and the grounded realism of familial love and the consequences that the harrowing history of two can have on society as a whole. NobleBetrayedmay be fantasy, but it's also very real. The novel is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback and Hardcover formats.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/real-life/schoolboy-writes-publishes-novel-bid-7746931

Dylan Brennan, Yr12

BUZZING ABOUT BOOKS

This year our Year 7 and 8 students are taking part in Bookbuzz, a reading programme from BookTrust that aims to help schools inspire a love of reading in 11 to 13-year-olds! Students were given the opportunity to choose their own book to take home and keep from a list of 17 titles. They are all carefully selected by a panel of experts to ensure quality, suitability and to encourage reading for pleasure. Books will be delivered soon but copies of each book can already be found in the library for borrowing. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get reading!

HOW T CHANGE THE WORLD

Isabella Castro Yr7

We can change the world by starting with ourselves. Being a good daughter/son, a brother/sister, a student and a friend can bring a lot of changes. It can start from your home, by helping your parents and siblings with household chores. At school listen to teachers and be friendly to classmates and schoolmates. Doing voluntary work and donating to charity is one way of making a change. These are little changes and act of kindness that we can start, leading by example which will influence others to do the same and can bring a change to the world to make it better.

Fiona Flores Yr7

Can one person change the world? Yes. I do think that one person can change the world because, if you make yourself well-known like Greta Thunberg, people will listen. Greta Thunberg is a great inspirational person because at a young age she protested and organised a school strike to pressure the Swedish parliament into meeting the carbon emission target. After this, Greta became a very famous person and many people listen to her as they all want climate change to end. Due to Greta's protest in front of the Swedish parliament, over 2 million people across 135 countries went on a strike. Greta is an example of how one person can change the world.

However, Greta Thunberg is only one of a few people who have managed to make a small difference in the society we live in. Some people like Martin Luther King have also made a difference to the society we live in. This is because Martin Luther King helped further civil rights and voting rights for African Americans. He managed to make a difference in the society we live in, as he made himself heard and became well known after his famous speech 'I Have A Dream' in 1963 - This speech was based on his dream about an equal society. These two people are only two of many who have changed our society. These two people have changed our society in two different ways. However, it shows me that you don't have to be a large group of people to change the world!

Carlota Vicente Ordeig Yr8

I believe that one person can change the world but it is not easy. I think that changing the world is a sort of domino effect. Someone has an idea; that is passed onto someone and before you know it the whole country knows and the whole world knows. Take Greta Thunberg, for example; she protested on Fridays outside the Swedish parliament. Nobody knew who she was until she pressured the government to do something about climate change. Luckily the Swedes noticed her and joined in trying to fight for our planet. The planet is not the only thing we must fight for. We must fight to find peace for other countries, we must fight to end hunger around the globe and we must fight to end sexism and racism!

There are many things we must fight for to reach the best kind of world that we can get. But unfortunately, this can take days, months, even years. The world is a huge place and it has many people in it so to try and convince them is quite hard, but not impossible. So yes, anyone and everyone can change the world. It does not matter where you are from or how old you are or what gender you are. We can all make a big difference if we try, but if we don't try we will never succeed. So in the words, of the great Nelson Mandela, "It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

PERSON OF THE YEAR

Bartlomiej Paluch, Yr7

For me, my person of the year is not exactly a person, but still somebody. It is my dog, Ozzy, who has recently passed away. I chose to write about him as he was there for me and my family during tough times. He was always there to cheer us up. Whenever we failed or succeeded he was there as emotional support. I loved him so much that if my hands had to reach, not even this galaxy would be enough for him and everyone who knew him. He is still my person of the year even now because everywhere I look, I can see his cheerful face smiling. He had also taught me to make as many happy memories with somebody as I can. He even taught me to become stronger during tough times and to never let myself be defeated. This was and will be my person of the year. Thank you for your time.

Hiyab Zeray, Yr9

In my opinion Mohammed Farah is the person of the year. This is because Mohammed Farah had a lot of strength and courage to go out to social media and tell people about his story. He knew that there were going to be a lot of difficulties. He truly changed the world because it showed the real Mohammed Farah, and it inspired others to tell their story to share what happened to them or is happening to them. Mohammed Farah changed society. People who are struggling or need help can look at Mohammed Farah and look up to him telling people to share their story. I think that the biggest problem in our society is trust; people feel nervous to share their life story or their struggles because they fear gossip or drama. People are struggling with mental health and this is when Mohammed Farah can serve as a hero for being honest. I hope it makes other people feel brave and strong to talk about their issues.

Heron Mulatu, Yr7

My person of the year is my Uncle Simon, who saved my other uncle, Asmi (his brother in law)’s life. It all started when my dad got a call from Ethiopia, Africa, telling him my uncle Asmi was very sick. Without hesitation, my father booked an airplane ticket to Ethiopia to look after his brother. Unfortunately, his arrival in the country would happen two days after his booking. We were clueless if Asmi would survive. I was heartbroken and cried all day long, imagining the world without my uncle. If you are wondering why he didn't go to the hospital himself, it was because you would have to go to multiple of different hospitals (that they each refer you to) until you find a hospital has a cure for that specific illness, and since my dad’s brother was unwell, he didn't have the energy. That is until my Uncle Simon took action as he also lived in Ethiopia. He drove Asmi to the correct hospital, even if it took him days. He drove day and night, up and down until he found the exact hospital that would attempt to cure my uncle's sickness.

Two days later, my dad arrived in the country and rushed to my uncle’s location. When they had reunited, Asmi shed so many tears showing how much he had missed his brother as they hadn't seen each other In over five years! And thanks to Simon this wasn't his last. So you see, my Uncle Simon is my person of the year. Without him, lord knows where his brother in law would be today. "Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time"

It has been an increasingly busy time here in the library since the beginning of the new school year. The facilities have been used well by students and staff members for different purposes: study, reading, research, lessons, literacy development, after school learning and exams.

Year Seven students have started their library lessons during which they have been learning how to use the library and how resources in the library are organised. Many of students have become very active library users, book borrowers, as well as consistent readers.

It was also great to see lovely SEN groups using the library during registration for literacy and reading skills development.

Sixth form students have shown their mature attitude towards study; they have been using the library periods productively focusing on their personal study and research related to their new courses introduced this year.

Sixth Form Students in the Library

Ariam Samsom, Yr7

Norah Dipnarinesingh, Yr7

Luam Israel, Yr7

Kodie Kirwan, Yr7

Alisha Myers, Yr7

Grace Ng’Ang’a, Yr8

Nela Flis Mroczek, Yr9

Julia Tavares, Yr9

Luana Polido de Moraes, Yr9

Nile Abdalla, Yr9

Olivia John-Baptiste Cook, Yr10

POPULAR STUDENTS’ READS

Monday 14th November 2002 was World Diabetes Day! It is so important to make sure you we are all aware of people who have a unseen illness , such as Diabetes.

What is Diabetes Squad?

Diabetics share something that not that many people understand. This is the place where we can be united, share experiences and tips, and work together to build confidence. Ms Vadgama has been Type 1 diabetic for the last 15 years, diagnosed in 2007.Within the squad we can share our journey and learn from each other.

What is the podcast about?

It is jargon free, and away from the textbook, the podcast is about having honest chats with both other type 1's and non-diabetics.

Where can I listen?

www.diabetessquad.org

Or via Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music.

Support us via @diabetessquad

Knowing the signs of Type 1 Diabetes can be life changing… so get to know the 4T’s!

If you have friend or a member of your family with Type 1, this is how you can support them. By knowing how to spot the signs of a hypo (glucose level dropping) or hyper (glucose levels rising) can be lifesaving.

For more information also visit and support www.diabetes.org.uk

On the 1st November 2022, myself and the following students took a trip to The Saatchi Gallery ,London to see our work being showcased there. . Elizabeth Tewolde (Yr13), Ciara Allen (Yr10), Carlota Vicente (Yr8), Charli Ann Padilla (Yr13), Ralph Jacob (Yr13), Trisha Mae Gandeza (Yr10), Nilah Suronku-Lindsay (Yr10), Nurya Duarte (Yr10), Joyce Silva (Yr13) Shekinah Balila, (Yr8 ) Joyce Silva (Yr13)

This was as a result of entering a competition earlier in the year where we were supposed to create an art piece with whatever medium we wanted from the four themes. Last year in 2021 The Westminster Creative Collective received 250 submissions themed around Covid-19 Lockdowns and Black Lives Matter but this year the themes were: love and unity, climate change, your future, and equality. Six hundred students’ works were selected out of the many submissions and were displayed throughout libraries in Westminster: ours were displayed in Paddington Library. Later in the year, the public’s favourite 30 were selected and put on exhibition at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. 11 of them were from St George’s RC School. When I found out my art piece was selected along with others, I couldn't wait to see it on the gallery wall. On the day, we left at about 3:50pm after school and took the tube to The Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Together we left the station, super excited about this opportunity. Arriving, we took a few pictures in front of the really, grand building. We honestly couldn't wait any longer and took the staircase, chatting our excitement all the way up and entered a hall where many people were gathered.

After what felt like a quick second, the talk began and we were given a certificate by the youth mayor of Westminster, who congratulated us and left us smiling with pride. I personally was feeling really awkward standing in front of everyone present there when I went up to receive my certificate, but that feeling quickly vanished when I returned back to my space, my certificate with me. After the speeches and everything was done, everyone was thanked for coming and I and the others grabbed a bit of food and sat down, still waiting to see our art pieces which were in the other room.

Finally, after finishing, we went to look at our art pieces. The art in that room was beautiful and surprising and was done by the many young people with big voices. After taking pictures in front of our work, we started to explore the other rooms in the gallery and were amazed at stunning artworks. The ideas they communicated really inspired me. The best part of the Gallery was how the artwork made us talk to each other about art. Every time we liked or disliked something we would question the thought and soon it would turn into a discussion which really connected us. For those interested in art, the Westminster Creative Collective will launch more competitions in the next years, so make sure you share your artwork because the Westminster Creative Collective is all about the voices of young people.

Written by Fedora Fernandez Yr10

Ciara Allen , Yr10

Carlota Vincente, Yr8

Elizabeth Tewolde Yr13

Joyce Silva Yr13

Nurya Duarte, Yr11

Ralph Jacob, Yr13 Nilah Sourke Yr10

Charli Padilla, Yr13

Fedora Fernandez Yr10

Shekinah Balila, Yr8

Trisha Mae Gandeza, Yr10

STUDENTS AT SAATCHI GALLERY

SIXTH FORM SPANISH STUDENTS WATCHED TWO SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES PLAY FOOTBALL SPAIN V COSTA RICA, WHILST ENJOYING SPANISH OOD AND DRINKS AND DISCOVERED BLACK PAELLA MADE WITH SQUID INK

PEER MENTORING PROGRAMME

One of my roles at St George’s school is to facilitate and oversee the Peer Mentoring programme. The peer mentoring programme involves the year 10 pupils supporting the year 7 pupils in our school.

Some of the ways in which they do this is by befriending year7 pupils, listening to them, helping them with organisational skills (managing their homework and books for their lesson timetable), discussing friendship issues, reading with them, and answering any questions they may have, etc And in doing so they play a crucial role in the transition of our Year 7s from primary to secondary.

Historically, the peer mentors have supported the year 7 pupils by attending their registration time three mornings a week. However, last year, for the very first time, in addition to attending registration, we pioneered the one-to-one peer mentoring at St George’s, which I am delighted to say was a huge success. We will therefore be continuing with the one-to-one peer mentoring along with the registration time mentoring.

The one-to-one mentoring entails the peer mentors working with identified year 7 pupils in order to support them academically and with issues like transition, organisational skills, self-confidence, friendship issues and helping them deal with the current challenges they may be struggling with. They do this in my presence one morning a week during registration, and have received training for this role. It involves pairing a mentee (identified year 7 pupil) with a mentor (year 10 pupil) wo acts as a positive role model. It aims to build confidence, and relationships, to develop resilience and character, to raise aspirations and also support the welfare and mental development of the pupil.

Peer mentors also serve our school community at events such as Open Days, Induction Days, Christmas and Summer Fayres.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce our peer mentors to you and to thank them for their time, their dedication and enthusiasm in fulfilling this crucial role:

Julia Krezel (HeadPeerMentor)

Gabriela Emerick

Olivia John Baptiste Cook

Jayce Merado

Luna Archard

Nevina Owusu-Abeyie

Raphael Kidane

Emmanuella Fokuo

Jeremy Cosme

Essey Baraki

Nilah Suronku-Lindsay

Giovanni Salvioli

Auriza-Luana Almeida

Fathima Pookattil

Jadeine Augustin

Noor Haque Prieto

Reuben Daniel Alem

Mrs Shirley Jones

A Christmas Prayer for all members of the St George's Community

Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us.

As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart.

May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving.

Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. Amen.

St George’s School, Lanark Road, London, W9 1RB Tel: 020 7328 0904

Email: office@stgeorgesrc.org / Parentcontact@stgeorgesrc.org