DIXIT - 9 November 2018

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EDITION 35 9th Nov 2018

The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family

Year 9 and 10 visit to the Science museum On Wednesday, 29 Year 9s and nine Year 10s spent the day at the Science Museum.

We started off the day in a 3D flight simulator, where we experienced what it would be like to go up on an acrobatic display flight, viewed from the cockpit of one of the Red Arrows (Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team) aircraft. The chairs moved in time with the simulation, so it really felt like we were there!

We got to find out about a whole lot of really cool Scientific discoveries, and saw actual vehicles used in space exploration.

Everytime we thought we’d seen all there was to see, we found out about new galleries that students had discovered, with even more interesting gadgets and ideas. We learnt about antibiotics and aeronautics, and right the way through the alphabet to the V2 engine, X-rays, Yuri Gagarin and Zhiram Maxim (great engineering pioneers of the last 200 years).

The IMAX show, A Beautiful Planet in 3D, gave us an insight into the fascinating world of life on the International Space Station, as well as showing us some of the great images the scientists working up there get to see every day.

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Here are some quotes from students, about what they enjoyed the most about their day out (you may spot a theme …):               

‘For me, the best part was the gallery of aeronautical engineering’ ‘My favourite part was the molecular structures area in the materials gallery’ ‘I loved the IMAX cinema - it was really inspiring’ ‘My favourite thing was the IMAX cinema! Learning about how there may be other life forms’ ‘The best part was the plane area’ ‘I think the best bit about today was the IMAX movie, because I got to see what Earth looks like from space’ ‘The IMAX was engaging and taught me a lot about Earth and space.’

‘The space section of the museum was really interesting and fun’ ‘The Red Arrows flight simulator ’ ‘My favourite part was the IMAX and Engineer Your Future, because they were fun and educational’ ‘I think that the best part of the trip was the flight simulator and the IMAX because they were super cool and informative. I can’t wait to go again’ ‘The IMAX was inspirational and amazing’ ‘I liked the whole trip very much, but I think that I enjoyed the Red Arrows virtual reality simulator the most of all!’

‘The best part of the trip was the flying with the Red Arrows experience and the IMAX experience. Both were in 3D making it seem very realistic, and the Red Arrows experience used shaking and moving seats, only adding to the whole overall realistic feel of the experience.’

We had a great day. Thank you to Mr Agyeman, Mrs Smith, Mrs Boyden and Mrs Hafeez for coming along and making the day the fun, successful day that it was. Several students have written their thanks to all involved for making the day happen and encouraging them to embrace the day as the mature, independent-thinking, engaged students that they are.

Year 8s, watch this space in the new year, when we’re planning your trip the the Natural History Museum!

Mrs Belbin

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IN THIS EDITION

From the Scholars Last night’s visiting speaker

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From the Sixth Form Reports from two Sixth Form trips

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From the Art Rooms Some fantastic Halloween art!

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From the College Recent and upcoming activities

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From the Community Bracknell Bees game offer

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From the Friends Dad’s Club Gourmet Dinner

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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 SCHOLARS

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Sonia's Lessons for Life Sonia Sharma, PMO Manager from Channel 4 was last night's visiting speaker before a Dudley Room packed with over 60 students! She brought a strong message of encouraging girls to have the confidence to follow a career in tech and also engaged our students in a thoughtful discourse around issues of gender and diversity in the workplace. She concluded with her three 'Lessons for Life' which involved being a life-long learner, loving what you do and prioritising the 'little things' which can help you achieve a bigger goal. It was an inspiring message from a warm and charismatic guest and one that left our students buzzing about afterwards!

Next week's guest is Councillor Simon Dudley, Leader of RBWM and Chair of Governors of Holyport College.

@holyportcollege

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FROM THE SIXTH FORM

9th November 2018

Sixth Form trips This week a group of Sixth Form Chemistry and Biology students visited Syngenta, a local agrochemical company. The students were given a tour of the Biological and Chemical Sciences departments and were able to see first hand how agrochemicals are designed, synthesised and tested. Most impressive is the use of robotics to speed up routine testing and how complex all the processes are.

It was helpful to meet some of the scientists and to see the sort of jobs available to science graduates in this sector. It was a very interesting morning and thanks go to the Syngenta staff and to Mr Parsons for driving us. We were a bit late getting back and it was touch and go if we would make lunch - much relief when we did!

Mrs Dawson

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A group of Upper Sixth Geographers were invited by the Geography department at Eton to visit College Library to see an exhibition of historic maps. College library is an incredibly special area of Eton because it houses materials dating back to the 11th century. The materials in the library are so rare and precious that you cannot photograph them, students are not allowed to touch the pages of the books and can only use pencil to write notes to prevent ink damage.

The Head of Geography, Dr Anderson, kindly guided the students around the exhibition. @HPCSixth

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FROM THE ART ROOMS

9th November 2018

Artists get spooky Pupils in Art Club helped to decorate Halloween banners for a charity fundraiser in Windsor.

They were used to decorate the venue which raise over ÂŁ10K in one night for The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation- an antibullying charity.

A special thanks to Teagan, Imogen, Chantelle and Eszter and all the boarders who got involved after school. http://www.standupfoundation-uk.org We hope to use these around the boarding house next year and do some Christmas banners!

@HolyportC_ART

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FROM THE COLLEGE

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Countries of the world club During Thursday co-curricular the Geography

department run “Countries of the world club” in which we look at the culture and economy of a country. This week we looked at Italy; with presentations from students on the culture, history, language and food. The edible highlights this week included ice cream, cheese and breadsticks!

Each week we study a new country and are sometimes lucky enough to get a ‘taste’ of that country! Next week we study Canada.

Fawcett Charity Day—Children in Need Next Friday Fawcett House are organising some fund-raising for Children in Need.

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Bake sale - bring money! (Fawcett students please bring cake)

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Mufti Day—£1 to wear your own clothes or fancy dress

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Children in Need Duck Race -£2 to buy a duck - win £5 if your duck wins the race.

Students and staff—remember to bring your wallets and purses!

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FROM THE COMMUNITY

Bracknell Bees game tomorrow We are pleased to announce that we have continued to be partners with the Bracknell Bees Ice Hockey team and members of their schools outreach programme. This programme gives us unique offers and discounts for parents and children to attend the game.

The next Bracknell Bees School Zone game is on Saturday 10th of November and with your ticket we have included an exclusive ‘Signing session’ plus Free skating after the game.

Please find below the voucher to receive your exclusive school discount.

Please call 01344 789000 and quote ‘Schools Zone’. All you then need to do is bring a copy of the voucher with you on the night or this email on your mobile device.

Just £10 per adult and 2 kids go free!!

Doors open 5:15pm with the match starting at 6:00pm Hope to see many of you there.

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FROM THE FRIENDS

Dad’s Club Gourmet Dinner— Auction Prizes The Gourmet Dinner 2018 is around the corner just 1 week away, if you have been meaning to come and have yet to book your table or place at the dinner, we still have a few tables and spaces left, we would love to sell out as we have done in previous years, so please do contact us and book your place. Last booking will be taken on Monday 12th November.

Please find attached the booking form for this year’s Dad’s Club Gourmet dinner to be held on 17th November 2018 in the school refectory, Booking forms must contain the names of those attending to avoid duplicates and be emailed to mduggan@fia.uk.com You will receive a confirmation email which will confirm your booking (without it your booking is not secure).

For those new to the College this year, this will be the 4th Gourmet dinner at which twenty of the Dad's Club dads, carers and teachers cook and serve a seven course meal. Tickets are just £60 each this has been our biggest fund raiser in each of the last 3 years and last year we raised £15,000+ through ticket sales, the bar, raffle (included in your ticket price), matched funding, silent auction and full auction.

Pre Bids for prizes are being accepted from TODAY and the Auction Catalogue can been see here https:// www.canva.com/design/DADF8lJGOug/view?presentation PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PRE BIDS TO sinclair@voyagervip.com STATING YOUR NAME AND BID AMOUNT, GOOD LUCK It's a great night, and we would love you to come, especially the new parents, so book now.

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FROM THE REFECTORY

9th November 2018

Next week’s lunch menus Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Spicy Chicken Penne

Beef Bourginion

Chicken Katsu Curry

Shepherd’s Pie

Pasta, Soup & Jackets

Pasta, Soup & Jackets

Pasta, Soup & Jackets

Pesto Pasta & Jackets

(v) Aubergine Parmagana Penne (v) Ratatouli

(v) Quorn Katsu Curry

(v) Quorn Shepherd’s Pie

Garlic Bread Sautéed Peppers Roast Squash

New Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Crusty Bread

Basmati Rice Stir Fried Vegetables Peas

Roast root Vegetables Broccoli

Salads & Protein items

Salads & Protein items

Salads & Protein items

Salads & Protein items

Strawberry Sponge

Choc Chip Shortbread

Crumble & Custard

Mousses

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Burgers

Chicken Caesar Salad

Brunch

Fish Bar

Soup & Jackets

(v) Halloumi & Mushroom Burger

Roast Vegetable Salad

Chips Salad

Petit Pains

Salads & Protein items

Salads & protein items

Sausage & Bacon Eggs, Mushrooms Beans & Hash Browns

Pancakes Chocolate Brownie

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

9th November 2018

Some Dates for Your Diaries Tuesday 13th November—Year 10 parents "drugs and alcohol awareness" social evening Thursday 15th November—Year 11 Geography trip to Reading

Friday 16th November—Exeat weekend Saturday 17th November—Dad’s Club Gourmet Dinner Wednesday 28th November—Celebration of Achievement evening Tuesday 11th December—Carol Service at Eton Chapel Friday 14th December—end of term, school finishes at 2.15pm

The College held a Service of Remembrance this morning which was very moving and included contributions from the Girls’ Chamber Choir and many students honouring those brave souls from Holyport Village who lost their lives in the Great Wars.

Following this, at 11am, the whole College community gathered in the Quad for a two minute silence.

Mrs Ellis would like to thank all the staff and students who bought a knitted poppy. You have helped raise over £190 for the British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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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