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EDITION 32 5th October 2018
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
Visiting speaker, Connor Woodman, delivers tour de force on global issues It was standing room only for the visit of Connor Woodman on Thursday evening in the Dudley Room. Connor is a researcher at the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies which is an independent educational charity that advances public understanding of crime, criminal justice and social harm. The audience were treated to a fervent display of fluent rhetoric on a range of issues relating to social justice globally and closer to home. These stretched from the inequities in global capitalism to the nature of policing in the UK and the 'Rhodes Must Fall' campaign. It was another stimulating and thought-provoking evening which was aided by our excellent student interviewers, Romina Findel-Hawkins and Louis Gregory. Next week's guest is Alejandro Gonzalez, a journalist at the Financial Times. The college entertains visiting speakers every Thursday evening at 6.45pm in the Dudley Room. All students, teachers and parents are very welcome!
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IN THIS EDITION
From the Geography Department A recent Sixth Form trip
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From the Science Department Year 7 visit Whipsnade Zoo
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From the Boarding Houses Recent activities
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From the Friends Can you help the Dad’s Club?
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From the Sports Field Results and fixtures
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From the Refectory Next week’s lunch menus
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From the Calendar Upcoming events and dates for your diaries
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FROM THE GEOGRAPHY DEPT
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Geographers attend a lecture at Royal Holloway A number of Sixth Form Geographers had the opportunity to attend an evening lecture at Royal Holloway, University of London, on Monday. Professor Simon Blockley discussed the variety of hazards resulting from volcanic activity, looking at how these varied across the world in terms of the intensity of their impacts. Professor Blockley furnished his talk with a variety of gory details about the more intriguing impacts of the various gases emitted by volcanoes! Being both a volcanologist and a climate scientist he also explained the numerous long term impacts that volcanic activity can have on both local and global climates. He concluded by informing us that in 50 years we will have another mini ice age, similar to that which used to see the Thames in London freezing over annually in the 16th century! @Holyport_Hums
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FROM THE SCIENCE DEPT
Year 7 Science Trip to Whipsnade Zoo
On Thursday 27th September, 44 excited Year 7s, Mrs Belbin, Mr Agyeman, Mr Parsons, Mrs Weller, Mrs Quail and Dr Green set off for a the day at Whipsnade Zoo, near Dunstable. We couldn’t have hoped for a sunnier day!
We got to see penguins, rhinoceroses, giraffes, chimpanzees, elephants, tiger cubs, lemurs, an awesome falconry display, and loads more. One of the highlights of the day was sitting eating our lunch while the different birds of prey came swooping in between and over our heads! 44 very tired Year 7s arrived back at school at the end of the day, having made new friends and taking with them loads of unforgettable memories. If you’d like to see more photos of the day, ask a Year 7 friend to show you the pictures shared with them on Google Drive.
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FROM THE BOARDING HOUSES
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Recent boarding activities Year 9 Boarders’ Bronze DofE Baking Skills club: Last week was jam tart week
This week we made choc -chip shortbread Mrs Belbin
Boarding is about teamwork—a Year 10 student teaching year 8s about Quantum Physics yesterday
Boarders had a day trip out to Oxford last Sunday.
Mr Boyle’s lovely little Japanese Shiba Inu Akira is one year old tomorrow. Happy Birthday Akira! @HolyportExpArts
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FROM THE FRIENDS
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Can you help our efforts? Dear Parents and Carers Can you help our efforts? As you may have already seen the Dads’ Club is once again putting on an incredible seven course gourmet dinner, cooked by amateur but keen chefs and delivered by a combination of parents and staff acting as waiters. This year it takes place on Saturday 17th November. The evening raises an incredible amount of money, largely due to the auction and the raffle. This is where we need your help!
We know we have a fabulous parent community that has all sorts of connections. Do you know somebody that can offer something that would be of value to somebody else? It could be a skill or a service, or something tangible. We are looking for 20 raffle prizes with a value of around £50 and half a dozen auction items. Previous examples include:
Loan of a boat moored on the Thames
Weekend away in a holiday cottage
Tickets to events (theatre, music, sports etc)
Round of golf on a prestigious course
Sports equipment
Health/beauty treatment
Watches and jewellery
Meals at restaurants
Autographed memorabilia
Experience vouchers
If you, your company or somebody you know could offer any items or services you think might be suitable, please contact Martin Duggan (mduggan@fia.uk.com) He'd love to hear from you! Many thanks Graham Shakespeare Holyport Dads' Club 6
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
Ski Results Our skiers did really well on their first snow outing since beginning training in June on dry slopes. The results were as follows: U16 girls Ellie was 10th and Havana was 27th. Total racers were 27. U16 boys Jackson was 26th and Jake was 34th. Total racers were 46. Fixtures for the following week and week after half term break.
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FROM THE REFECTORY
5th October 2018
Lunch menus for w/c 8th October Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Cumberland Sausages
BBQ Chicken
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken Cumberland Pie
Pesto Tortellini & Jackets
Macaroni Cheese & Jackets
Creamy Mushroom Pasta & Jackets
(v) Quorn Sausages
(v) BBQ Veggie Stack
Mashed Potato Baked Beans Broccoli Onion Gravy
Potato Wedges Sweetcorn Coleslaw
Basmati Rice Naan Bread Mini Samosa Onion Salad
Salads & protein items
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Lemon Meringue Mousse
Rocky Road
Carrot Cake
Friday
Saturday
Battered Pollock Fillets
Burger Bar
Jackets
Curly Fries
(v) Cheese & Vegetable Country Bakes
Halloumi Burger
Chips Baked Beans Peas
Salads & Protein items Ice Cream
Toppings & Sauces
Salads & Protein items
(v) Vegetable Rogan Josh
Tomato & Chilli Pasta & Jackets
(v) Quorn Cottage Pie
Roast Carrots Sweetcorn Sugar Snap Peas
Salads & Protein items Raspberry Jelly
Sunday Brunch
Sausage & Bacon Eggs, Mushrooms Beans & hash Browns
Pancakes
Cupcake
If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance you are advised to consult with the
Sodexo manager or head chef.
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FROM THE CALENDAR
5th October 2018
Some Dates for Your Diaries Wednesday 10th October—Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 11th October—DofE Awards evening
Friday 12th October—half term starts at 3.45pm Monday 29th October—Inset day/boarders return after half term
As half term approaches, the College would like to mention again the advice previously issued regarding parties; it is strongly recommended that if your son/ daughter mentions a party you should make contact with the parents hosting to ensure there will be appropriate adult supervision for the numbers invited. We all wish our young people to enjoy growing their social experience but would prefer it is done in a responsibly supervised way.
Jeans for Genes Day Thank you to all who took part. With the cake sale and paying for the privilege of wearing jeans we raised £652!
Orders for school photographs are being collected from the College on Tuesday 9th October so if you had wanted to order some photos please ensure that you return the order form and payment to Reception on Monday.
Parents’ Evening Dates 2018/19
Reporting Dates
Year 7 and 8 parents’ evening: Monday 5th November 2018
Sixth Form interim reports: Friday 12th October
Year 11 parents’ evening: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Year 7-11 interim reports: Friday 9th November
Year 10 parents’ evening: Wednesday 6th February 2019 Upper Sixth parents’ evening: Monday 25th February 2019 Year 9 parents’ evening and GCSE options presentation: Wednesday 24th April 2019 Lower Sixth parents’ evening: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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