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EDITION 36 16th Nov 2018
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
CCF cadets flying high! On Wednesday 14th November, we had the chance to fly on a grob tutor at Royal Air Force Benson. We had to get up at 5am in the morning to have a prompt start at 8am. Both of us, including 7 other CCF cadets from Eton were all excited for the experience, especially those who hadn't flown before. To ensure our safety, we had a 30 minute parachute training in case the pilot asked us to jump out of the aircraft due to emergency reasons, which includes pulling handles to lift the aircraft canopy and unbuckling ourselves from a seat belt with five straps and most importantly, to pull the parachute handle on the right shoulder with the left hand after diving out of the aircraft in the matter of seconds. Feeling extremely safe and confident in our newly acquired skill after the half-an-hour training on the command "jump, jump", we finally wore white heavy helmets with a microphone attached, a green flight suit and the parachute in the form of a backpack. We had a chance to take control the grob tutor and to “verb” the air acrobatics such as the Looooooooooop … We felt sick after the experience!
Charlie Lancaster and Katie Yung
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IN THIS EDITION
From the Geography Department Year 11 Field Trip to Reading
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From the Sixth Form Sixth Form and Scholars events this week
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From the News Room Recent events at the College
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From the Sports Field Recent and forthcoming sports events
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From the Refectory Next week’s lunch menus
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From the Calendar News and events for your diary
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FROM THE GEOGRAPHY DEPT
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Year 11 Geography Field Trip to Reading Thursday saw the 64 Year 11 Geographers heading off to Reading to conduct their urban geography fieldwork. Working in groups their “proper” geographical skills were tested as they had to use maps to navigate their way to numerous sites across the town to investigate how the town has changed and assess the impacts these changes have had on the quality of the environment. They also had to employ their cartography skills to map the main shopping streets, categorising the function of the buildings they encountered. For many the biggest satisfaction came from overcoming their normal inhibitions to approach members of the public in order to conduct questionnaires, although at times this also proved pretty frustrating as members of the public often aren’t that keen to talk to teenagers! The trip was rounded off with Miss Oliver and Miss Lunney taking to the microphones of their respective coaches and becoming geography tour guides as they pointed out the evidence and characteristics of the historical and current growth of Reading.
As a modern spin on the fieldwork this year we asked the students to take selfies of their group at each site, the resulting images were pretty interesting as they highlight the element of the site that the group believed to be most representative.
@Holyport_Hums
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FROM THE SIXTH FORM
Sixth form and Scholars events this week Simon Dudley was our special guest this Thursday evening. It was fitting to host him on this day of Brexit turmoil and there was plenty of discussion on the merits of Theresa May's deal and how the Brexit endgame might play out. Rarely have we covered such a wide range of issues with a visiting speaker and, Brexit aside, interviewers, Danielle Hawkins & Louis Gregory, pushed Councillor Dudley on the housing crisis, free schools and austerity. Questions also came thick and fast from our audience of over 50 students who were engaged throughout the hour-long session. Next Thursday we host Emilia Skirmuntt, an Evolutionary Virologist, from Oxford University. All students, parents and teachers are welcome!
Twenty Holyport Economics students took up the opportunity to hear Professor Sheilagh Ogilvie from Cambridge University on Tuesday evening at Eton College. She spoke of the link between education and economic growth. Does one promote the other? And, if so, which way round is it? It was a fascinating talk which took us from sixteenth century Germany to modern-day China in its evidence base and clearly had much to offer the discipline of Development Economics. ďƒ¨
Mr Alford would like to remind Sixth Form students and their parents and carers that the deadline for submission of their UCAS applications is next Friday, 23rd November. UCAS support workshops will take place on Wednesday as usual.
@HPCSixth
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FROM THE NEWS ROOM
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The last two Thursday afternoons have seen groups of Year 7s going to Eton College for a Design & Technology afternoon. They are going in their House groups, so last week Year 7 Herschel students went and this week it was Fawcett. Brunel and Milton will go in the new year. The students used various pieces of equipment to make desk tidies.
The first batch of our sponsored bricks arrived yesterday and have already started going up on the Science block! If you would like to buy a brick please contact our Fundraising Coordinator Mrs Grech on s.grech@holyportcollege.org.uk
Today we joined in raising funds for Children in Need. Students were able to pay £1 to wear their own clothes, there was a cake sale at lunchtime and many staff and students took part in the “Duck Race”, which was broadcast live at 1.05pm—the winner was James Pond :-) More pics and the final amount we managed to raise next week! @HPCSixth
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD Recent sports news
Our U12’s played against Reading School this weekend in a very competitive match, they also observed a minutes silence before the game. Well done to George Lucas for suggesting this.
Our U14’s, U16’s and U18’s netball teams attended the national schools netball tournament for Berkshire this Saturday and had some great performances between them.
Our newest member of the netball family even showed up! Miss Kerr brought home some more Fives silverware to Holyport!! We had a great fixture of Five’s at Charterhouse on Thursday, winning the majority of the matches and having a lot of fun. Well done to all who took part.
@Holy_Sport
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
16th November 2018
Our elite swimmers worked tirelessly on Tuesday when joining Eton’s swim team for some training. Our senior girls hockey team lost narrowly to Reading Blue Coat on Wednesday 2-1. However, they showed the Holyport spirit right until the end. Well done ladies!
Cup success—on the 5th of November, Holyport had their first test and game of football against a very good opposition in St Bernard's who had won the cup competitions last year. Winning the game and putting them through to the next round. This Wednesday saw the 1st XI secure their place in the 3rd round of the county cup, beating Edgebarrow school 2-1 away from home. Brace from Basford and 1 from Henley. Man of the match goes to McArthur.
Well done to our year 7 Rugby team who came 4th out of 38 schools on Thursday at the Berkshire Schools County Tournament!!
Good luck to Poppy in Year 7, she is competing in the English Gymnastic Championships in Leicester this weekend. It’s her first national competition and she is competing in the highest level for her age group. Fixtures for the forthcoming week
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FROM THE
16th November 2018
Inter-House Sports Day For some of you this is the first Inter House Sport day and for other it’s a returning favourite. I would like to highlight our expectations about why we do it. All the Inter House dates are below. We commence this year on Saturday 24th November. This is a huge sporting event where we build the House spirit and develop the College ethos: " We believe in an all-round education, combined with a strong community ethos. Holyport College holds high academic aspirations for all pupils. Of equal importance is a commitment to developing the full potential of every child – personally, physically and socially. We will give our students the tools they need to go on to lead independent, purposeful and fulfilled adult lives." Our aim is not for the best person to show off but for all pupils to have a fun morning and to give opportunities for everyone to represent their House whilst developing their physical and social skills. We expect all pupils to attend Inter House Sport to represent their House either by playing or supporting. Whilst we fully understand that it might not be for everyone we ask that pupils try to take part and also come to support their House. This term we are playing rugby for the boys and hockey for the girls. If for any reason you can't attend please email: Mr Macaulay on w.macaulay@holyportcollege.org.uk regarding rugby Miss Kerr on f.kerr@holyportcollege.org.uk regarding hockey House Colours - Pupils can wear anything appropriate to support their House colours. Brunel = Blue Fawcett = Green Herschel = Yellow Milton = Red Food—Our infamous Dad's Club put on a wonderful spread at Inter House. Last year they treated people to gourmet hot dogs and burgers for £1-£2. So please do bring some money to support them as it all gets donated back to the School. Timings The sports team will take boarders to and from the event. We aim to depart school at 8:30 to meet all day pupils at their allocated venue at 9:00. We aim to start by 9:30 and to conclude matches by 10:45 with the presentation and awards concluding by 11:30. The Hockey will be played at: Masters Astro Eton Wick Road Eton
The Rugby will be played at: Agars Plough Eton Playing Field Eton
All the information is on the sports website www.socscms.com We hope to have as many parents, carers and staff as possible to support the pupils on what is always a fabulous day. @Holy_Sport
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FROM THE REFECTORY
16th November 2018
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 Country (v) Quorn Fillet (v) Butternut & Spinach Lasagne 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
If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance you are advised to consult with the Sodexo manager or head chef. 9
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FROM THE CALENDAR
16th November 2018
Some Dates for Your Diaries 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
On Tuesday afternoon one of our parents, Mrs Walsh, was horrified to discover that her beloved Jack Russell Archie had disappeared from her Garden in Holyport. As she searched for him in distress some of our Sixth Form, who were walking in to the village to buy tuck, spotted her and immediately offered to help. They took Mrs Walsh home, made her a cup of tea and resumed the search. Luckily Archie was found shortly afterwards in the local pub garden—by another Archie! Mrs Walsh would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Archie, Olivia, Dario, Matteo and Santos for being so kind and helpful. Here they are with the wayward Archie upon his return! The Dads Club Gourmet Dinner 2018 has finally arrived, this time tomorrow the Holyport College Dads Club will be setting up. We raised £15,000 for the college last year and in order to try and hit this target again we need your support, please take a moment to look at our auction catalogue on the link below. Pre Bids for prizes are being accepted, 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 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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