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EDITION 44 8th February
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
Success for In Angelis! On Sunday, Year 9 vocal ensemble In Angelis competed in the LVS Ascot Music Festival, an open opportunity for musicians aged 18 and under in the area to compete and receive professional advice and critique from an external adjudicator. Our girls met adjudicator Simon Rushby, an ex school Director of Music who is an international ABRSM examiner, writer for Edexcel and wellknown adjudicator both in the UK and abroad. Mr Rushby complimented the girls on their ‘beautifully cultured sound’ and ‘sincere and expressive singing’. The girls were awarded a Gold medal and an ‘Outstanding’ grade, which is rarely awarded at music festivals. In addition, they have been invited back to the Prize Winner’s Concert on 1st March. They will perform to a packed theatre amongst the best U18 musicians in the area in this concert and are now eligible for an overall festival award. A massive CONGRATULATIONS to Arte Sershi, Cate Cowper, Maisie Russell, Martha Pearce, Deborah Oyewole and Maite Alvargonzalez. We are all so very proud of you! Best of luck competing in the final concert!
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IN THIS EDITION
From the Sports Field Recent and upcoming fixtures
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From the Sixth Form Holyport Lectures and trips
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From the Boarding Houses News from boarding
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From the Community Details of some residential summer camps
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From the Refectory Next week’s lunch menus
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From the Calendar News and dates for your diaries
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
8th February 2019
Sports news Well done to our year 7 football team who drew 1-1 this week to Cox Green School. Huge improvements being made on the pitch!
A solid first half performance saw the 2nd XI cruise to victory, 5-3 v Reddam House on Wednesday. MOTM went to Oli B.
Senior Netball are continuing their win streak with three wins from three matches. Great effort ladies! A: won 37-18 B: won 23-16
We beat Eton U16 D hockey team last night !!
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FROM THE
8th February 2019
Upcoming fixtures
Mon 11th
Tues 12th
Wed 13th
Fives U13 Nationals
U13 Boys and Girls 5 Fives at Eton pairs
Football League
U15
Away vs LVS LVS
Football League
U14
09:45
16:00
14:30
15:00
17:30
Away vs EPS ON ASTRO
15:00
16:00
18:00
St Marys
Swimming gala
Away
16:00
16:30
18:30
St Georges
Netball
u16 A u18 A St Georges
15:45
16:15
17:30
09:30
15:30
16:00
17:30
15:45
16:15
18:00
St marys
Football League
Football
Away U13
Luckley House
Netball league
Netball
U16A/B
Furze Platt
Netball
Away @ Leighton B Team Only Park
13:45
14:30
17:30
U18b
Away vs Burnham
13:45
14:30
17:30
Football Super 8 Football
U18c
Away vs Claremont Fan
13:45
14:30
17:30
Football Super 8 Football
U18d
Away vs Haliford
13:45
14:30
17:30
Marlborough College
U16 A & B HOME
Netball super 9s
Football Super 8 Football
Thurs 14th
Eton
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Netball
TBC
TBC
TBC
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FROM THE SIXTH FORM
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Holyport Lectures Julia Pearce 30th January
The world of high finance always seems to draw a crowd at Holyport College, and Ms. Pearce provided a detailed account of a long and accomplished career both internationally and within the City of London. As a lawyer in finance, she recounted some of her first hand investigations into potentially criminal activities, and another occasion where investment decisions by her superiors were motivated more by revenue from transaction fees than long term stability of given companies. She also spoke of the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated industry and how the work life balance with her family has been difficult at times, such as being on holidays with her family and having business calls demand her attention. Jane Lunnon 6th February Can you be a Feminist and Watch Love Island? Holyport College welcomed Jane Lunnon, The Head of Wimbledon High School for Girls who made the National Headlines last year by slating Love Island and saying that it was incompatible to be a feminist and watch the show. She gave an insightful presentation about the state of Feminism in 2019 and then the floor was opened up for questions. Many A Level Politics students were among the audience and this provided a lively debate. House Masters have also reported the debate continued back in the boarding houses well into the evening – which is a testament to how well the talk went down. James Erridge and Samiya Usmani chaired the session. Next week: Wednesday February 13th: Jamie Cameron. Research Assistant, Oxford Internet Institute. What challenges and opportunities are thrown up by the internet? We’ll be discussing social media, online dating, artificial intelligence and more...
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FROM THE SIXTH FORM
U6 Boarders Enter a Pub Quiz! New staff member Mr Hardee runs a weekly pub quiz at his local family friendly pub in Headington, Oxford and so Mr Alford decided to take 16 U6 boarders to compete as three teams. Rounds in the quiz included General Knowledge, Current Affairs, a Name the Cheese picture round amongst others. Although none of the students won the grand prize, one team, headed by Tobani and Greg, won the Bonus Prize of a Teddy! Mr Alford, joined another team which ultimately won the Grand Prize. It’s events like these that we at Holyport run for sixth form students that allow an introduction to university style social life but in a managed and sensible environment. We look forward to running this event again.
Weekend extension for USA Trip sign up – Year 11 and Year 12 Parents We still have places available on the US trip for October Half Term The deadline for sign-up has been extended to Monday morning at 9am. See the letter sent out by Mr Bicknell for details Google Form for interest below: https://goo.gl/forms/FXY244M5VHR0RJZy1
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FROM THE BOARDING HOUSES
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39 Boarders were fortunate enough to head to The Albert Hall to see Cirque Du Soleil Totem last Sunday. We mooched around Kensington and Harrods beforehand, admired The Albert Memorial as it glistened in the sunshine before we settled in to see people contort, fly, leap and twist across the stage. It was an amazing experience, thank you so much to boarding parents who facilitated this experience for their children. It was a complete treat!
A massive shout out to Fabulous Fawcettian Azeezah in Year 11. She has led every House Assembly this week educating the whole school on the importance of Black History. Azeezah has shown herself to be a self-motivated, determined and focused young lady and we are very proud of everything she brings to our community. Well done Azeezah!
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FROM THE BOARDING HOUSES
Mrs Ellis has spent the last couple of months knitting house badges. These are on sale for ÂŁ1. Thank you to Evie's nan for knitting 93 yellow badges and the Science department for sewing safety pins on them.
Year 9 Baking Club Welcome to FJ, Semyon and Simon, our new group of Year 9s, who will be learning to bake over the next few months. This week they kicked off with Wagon Wheels, which they will donate to the Herschel fundraising cake sale on Friday. Leo B-R will be staying on as a student coach, to fulfil his DofE Volunteering requirements. We will keep you posted of how they get on each week. Mrs Belbin
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FROM THE COMMUNITY
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FROM THE REFECTORY
8th February 2019
Next week’s lunch menus Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tandoori Chicken
Bacon Chops
Lasagne
Roast Turkey
Pasta, Soup & Jackets
Pasta, Soup & Jackets
Pasta, soup & Jackets
Pasta, Soup & Jackets
(v) Vegetable Bhaji
(v) Cheese & Vegetable Coun(v) Quorn Fillet (v) Butternut & Spinach Lasagne try Bakes
Basmati Rice Saag Aloo Pittas & Dips
Lyonnaise New Potatoes Mixed Vegetables
Garlic Bread Roast Mediterranean Vegetables
Roast Potatoes Carrots & Peas Cauliflower Cheese
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Strawberry Jelly
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Marble Cake
Cheesecake
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Hot Dogs
Welsh Rarebit
Brunch
Fish Bar
Soup & Salad
(v) Quorn Hot Dogs
(v) Welsh Rarebit
Skinny Fries Boston Beans Fried Onions
Croquette Potatoes
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Choc Ice
Cookie
Sausage & Bacon Eggs, Mushrooms Beans & Hash Browns
Pancakes
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FROM THE CALENDAR
8th February 2019
Some Dates for Your Diaries Friday 15th February—half term starts at 3.45pm Sunday 24th February—boarders return at 7pm
Monday 25th February—term starts Saturday 2nd March—Friends of Holyport College Wine Night Friday 15th March—Exeat weekend Friday 5th April—end of term (boarders leave at 2.30pm)
We have great pleasure in welcoming Lorraine Wales to the Holyport Governing Body as the new Parent Governor following the recent election.
Thank you to those who put their name forward as candidate and to all of those of you who voted. Lorraine will be replacing Stuart Clarke whose term of office as Parent Governor has now come to an end. We would like to thank Stuart for his contribution towards the Governing Body and support of Holyport College over the past four years.
The College is currently recruiting for the following positions: Deputy Matron Lead Exam Invigilator Exam Invigilator Resident Fellow If you know anyone who may be interested please let them know—application information can be found on our website: www.holyportcollege.org.uk/news/job-vacancies Parents’ Evening Dates 2018/19
Reporting Dates
Year 7 and 8 parents’ evening: Monday 5th November 2018
Year 7/8/10 interim reports—18th January 2019
Year 11 parents’ evening: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Year 9 full reports—25th January 2019
Year 10 parents’ evening: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Year 11 mock exam reports—30th January 2019
Upper Sixth parents’ evening: Monday 25th February 2019
Year 13 mock reports—15th February 2019
Year 9 parents’ evening and GCSE options presentation: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Year 7-10 interim reports—8th March 2019
Lower Sixth parents’ evening: Wednesday
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Year 11 full reports—8th March 2019
May 2019
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