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EDITION 48 22nd March 2019
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
Red Nose Day 2019 On Friday Brunel House led the way with fundraising efforts to support their chosen cause. All week Red Noses were sold by the dream team of Peaches, Enya, Fatimah and Amy, with over 350 sold. Year 9 were given the task of organising a cake sale at break, brilliantly led by Lois and Sophie W (special mention too to Chris Mitchell for his delicious eclairs.) At lunchtime there were a series of races round the quad, with Joey winning the sack race, Morgan and Bella winning the three legged race and Mr Walker winning the egg and spoon race against the ambitious Remy! Highlight of day was morning assembly. Jack Fulford had raised lots of sponsorship for the promise of cutting his top-knot, which Mr Walker was delighted to assist with. Chantelle sang beautifully the 2017 anthem “Can I Lay by Your Side” while images of the many projects that Comic Relief supports were shown. The theme of the day was have some fun while supporting something good. Brunel and Holyport did just that, breaking through the £1,000 target set. A great day.
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IN THIS EDITION
From the College Reports on various College activities
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From the Sports Field This week’s sporting activities
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From the Boarding Houses Reports from Brunel / Herschel & Milton / Fawcett
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From the Music Rooms Music Department news
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From the Art Department A report from the Art Department
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From the Science Science department initiatives
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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 COLLEGE
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Eton Bioreach Microscopy with a view! Year 7 got to see another of Eton’s new Biology labs, this one with a wonderful corner spot overlooking the fields and historic buildings. Students were excited to see some living cells on their slides as well as some pre-prepared animal cells. Games were an important part of the lesson as always, this time pupils had to try and remember the details of a diagram of a protist and then instruct their team to draw it at their desk.
A memorable pun was coined “Protists are the group for all other organisms that don’t fit into other classifications...You could say they protested too much.” I’m sure our GCSE Biologist would use this to keep the kingdoms in order for their exams. Our ongoing thanks to Eton College for allowing us to use their facilities as well as Mr Bridges for organising his GCSE student to teach our year 7s. Bioreach is now oversubscribed with new year 7s asking to join every week.
Inter House Chess Defending champions Fawcett have been knocked out of this year’s interhouse chess tournament with neither team progressing from the group stages. Milton managed to progress both their teams but in winning one pool and coming runner up in the second pool the two Milton teams will have to face each other for a place in the final. That leaves Brunel’s team, almost unchanged from the team that were runners up last year, to play Herschel for their place in the final.
Junior House Quiz Semi-Finals
Congratulations to Brunel and Fawcett for making it through the Junior House Challenge semi-finals on Tuesday co-curricular this week. Both matches went down to the final set of questions with both matches being tied going into the final minute of play (of a 30 minute match!). In the end Fawcett beat Milton 260-230 and Brunel beat Herschel 340 to 320. The final will happen on the last Tuesday of term. Senior Matches are happening the same time next week: Tuesday 26th March – Senior Semi-finals (In Dudley room) 4:05pm-4:35pm – Brunel Vs Milton 4:45pm – 5:15pm – Fawcett vs Hershel
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FROM THE COLLEGE
22nd March 2019
Sixth Form Leadership Revamp – A Whole Year Group Approach Today saw Holyport College’s first ever Sixth Form Leadership Day. Mr Alford, Mr Hardee, Mrs Harding and the Sixth Form tutor team kicked off the revamped student leadership programme today. The ultimate aim is that whilst there will be a new Prefect Structure to the school, all members of the current Lower 6th will take some sort of leadership role from after Easter.
UK Intermediate Maths Challenge UK Intermediate Maths Challenge results and certificates will be handed out at the end of term. Well done to Lewis Chiu in Year 11 who qualified for the next round (Kangaroo paper). Here he can be seen hard at work answering the questions
As a starter to this process – the entire Lower 6th were off timetable doing a series of challenges in teams – from physical exertion to problem solving, diplomacy skills in the form of a model UN conference to art and design challenges. All students represented a different country as part of the day’s competition. This has allowed the sixth form tutor team to see how students work as teams and whether any have begun to step up to the plate in terms of leadership. As we go to press the winner of the day is yet to be determined but it is clear that all students have had a fun day so
Lower 6th Students will be invited to apply for senior positions this weekend – but all sixth formers needs to fill out the Google Application Form for which Committees they would like to be on by
Lost Property
We have a new lost property system. All items left around the site during the week will be collected by the site team and PE department on a Friday and brought to the office. Named items will be sorted and form teachers will be notified so they can ask the pupil to come and collect their item. Un-named items will be kept in a locked office until the end of term when they will be put into Second Hand Uniform stock if they remain unclaimed. Parents and pupils can email lostproperty@holyportcollege.org.uk to check whether an item is in lost property.
We currently have a number of outdoor coats in lost property with no names on. If your child has lost their coat, please email lostproperty@holyportcollege.org.uk with a description of the coat and your child’s name and we will return it to them. Please make sure all your child’s property is named. If they have any items that have been passed down from a sibling or another child who has outgrown the items, please make sure that you remove the previous name and put your child’s name in.
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD Holyport First on the Sports Field
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR U15 BERKSHIRE HOCKEY CHAMPIONS!!!!!
It’s a massive first for Holyport as our U15 Hockey team were crowned champions on Monday this week after 4 years of competing in the competition. It's a huge achievement. Well done girls!
Well done to Kate Cowper who captained the U14 Berkshire County Hockey team. The girls beat Sussex 3-1 and Surrey 2-0.
Congratulations to these founding students Kitty Moss & Mac Daniel on their MVP performance at their last netball match this season representing Holyport College.
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
22nd March 2019
Upcoming fixtures Next weekend sees the return of Inter House Football and Netball!!! Your Captains for the day are as follows: Girls: Year 7/8
Boys: Year 7/8
Fawcett - Victoria Williams Milton - Elwyn Mollart Herschel - Tilly Fitzgerald Brunel - Kelsey Gibson
Fawcett - Leon Kyle Milton - Harry O'Shaugnessy Herschel- Elliot Cook Brunel - Qwarlique
Year 9
Year 9 / 10
Fawcett - Bea Powell-Harper Milton - Ruby Wheeler Herschel - Darcey Howe Brunel - Sofia Romero
Fawcett - Cameron Pooni Milton - Josh Wright Herschel - Oscar Myhan Brunel - Jamal
Year 10 Fawcett - Jasmin Solanki Milton - Nellie Scotchmere Herschel - Olivia Bennett Brunel - Emily Light
Mon 25th
No Fixtures
Tues 26th
No Fixtures
Wed 27th Netball league Netball super 9s Super 8's Finals
Super 8's Finals Super 8's Finals Nationals U14
Netball
U15
Furze Platt
Tournament
Leighton Park
14:30
U18 B
SalesianAway
TBC
U18 C
SalesianAway
TBC
Football
U18 D
Claires Court - Home
TBC
Fives
U14 SHREWSBURY
Netball Football
Football
Thurs 28th
No Fixtures
Fri 29th
No Fixtures
Sat 30th
Interhouse netball and football
@Holy_Sport
15:45
16:15
18:00
TBC
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FROM BRUNEL HERSCHEL
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BH Boarding Update
It has been a busy two weeks in BH boarding despite the Exeat weekend. The midweek programme continues to be packed with activities on offer: this week saw boys attending Capoeira at Eton, Yoga, Martial Arts (as well as endless football) in our sports hall, and access to talks and societies – Astronomy and Psychology with our own staff, and the Scholars lecture this week from Windsor MP Adam Afriyie. A new club started up this week – our own Mr Jacob Smith teaching Sign Language – there has been much alphabet practice seen all around the place ever since. This coming weekend sees day v boarder football, a talk at Eton by England rugby coach Eddie Jones, trips to watch Mr Macaulay playing rugby for Maidenhead and to watch Slough Jets ice hockey (thanks to Francis who plays for their juniors), then cinema trips to Bracknell on Sunday and the second Sunday Café – offering boarders a chance to graze if they get hungry during the afternoon. This week’s raffle draw prize was a trip to MacDonald’s for the lucky winners (and the less lucky Mr Walker.) Next raffle will definitely have a healthier outcome… Carpe diem, BH men. Boarder of the week BH boarder of the week goes to Dario for setting up a chess ladder – hot competition has begun. Board games have become a big thing in BH (the Year 10 Monopoly marathons are the stuff of legend!) and a suggestion box for other games we might purchase has been overflowing with ideas; who says young people can’t live away from their phones?!
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FROM MILTON FAWCETT
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From MF Boarding Update
Another lovely week for MF house. Celebrations from the house. Thandi, Elywn, Victoria competed in the Junior Schools Challenge with the Humanities department. Molly, Diana, Arte, Maisie, Maite, Cate, Deboarh, Bea under 14 national fives team Deborah and Cate were in the semifinals - BOOM! Yr 10 were in the National hockey competition and won the cup - well done - it’s great to see the dedication from the girls
Boarder of the week Lillian. What can we say about Lillian that truely does her justice? Her nickname in house is “Lovely Lillian” as she is simply a complete delight. She is always happy and she is always up for taking part. She is such a secure and positive influence with other girls and staff really enjoy her company. A thoroughly deserved recognition of a truly lovely Lillian.
Inspiration of the Week Chloe Smith talked to us about Harriet Tubman - she was an American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and subsequently made thirteen missions to rescue approximately seventy enslaved people, family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. @holy_board
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FROM THE MUSIC ROOMS
22nd March 2019
Music Department News RSL Exam Gig On Tuesday, our year 11 RSL Music students undertook their externally assessed live performance in a really fantastic gig in the drama studio which was packed out with more than a hundred very appreciative fans! Special congrats to Will Spires, Bailey Larder, Josh Jacques & Lily Smyth, who all did a sterling job, and thank you to Hector for singing with the band and to Mr Sohal for doing the exam recordings. Now onto finishing the coursework‌..
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Spring Concert 26 March 2019 The day is almost upon us! Please do come and join us on Tuesday, 26 March at 7pm in the Sports Hall for what promises to be an AMAZING evening! All 70+ students are working brilliantly and the Music department is literally bursting at the seams with pockets of students in every stairwell, corridor, nook and cranny making wonderful music. With music ranging from Mozart to Menken and a plethora of styles including Classical, Romantic, [several forms of] Rock, Folk, Pop, Musical Theatre, Ragtime, Jazz and many more, there is literally something for everyone! Tickets are available from the link below - please do come and support our lovely students! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/holyport-college-music There will be a small amount of tickets available on the evening so it is always better to book in advance to be assured of a seat. We are hiring a stage and additional equipment to make the occasion even more special for our students, and the Friends of Holyport College will be on hand to provide a licensed bar and sell raffle tickets. Splaat Media will also be in attendance to take professional photos of the students on stage and these will be available to purchase on the evening. ABRSM Exams Reminder A gentle reminder that these are being held on 4 April and we are taking the students over to LVS Ascot to do these. Rehearsals will be organised for the week of the exam and all students should be playing every day now - even if just for a few minutes. Little and often! @HolyportMusic
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FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT
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Year 11 Art Trip to London Year 11 Artist went to London for the day on Thursday to gather photos for their exam project due in on Friday 26th April. Their topics are either : Birds, Mirrors, Boxes, Signs or Dwellings. We started the day at The Wellcome collection and their ‘Medicine now’ collection. Students enjoyed the reading room and drew pictures for their exhibition. Next we had lunch around Euston before heading to the collection if dead birds and animals at UCL’s Zoology collection. One of the groups headed to the British Museum before we headed to China Town to see the ‘signs’. The day ended with the National Portrait Gallery and a group photo in Trafalgar square.
Max’s Lino prints inspired by the UK and street culture
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FROM SCIENCE
22nd March 2019
Easter Egg Update Science will be taking delivery of 10 fertilized eggs on Monday, along with an incubator and chick food! This ties in with the Year 7 reproduction topic and students will be looking at embryo development and growth. All years will get a chance to monitor the eggs and visit the chicks! We will be posting a live camera feed on our Twitter account @HolyportScience.
Note: No chicks will be harmed in any of our experiments and we will be sending them back before Easter!
Next Wednesday all Year 9 & 10 Students will participate in a Health Career event. The NHS is the biggest employer in the UK and students should be aware that there are lots more career opportunities other than just doctors & nurses. This is a fun interactive event run by a company called Medical Mavericks and has been kindly paid for by The Friends of Holyport.
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FROM THE REFECTORY
22nd March 2019
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
Halloumi & Mushroom Burger (V)
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 12 to consult with the Sodexo manager or head chef.
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FROM THE CALENDAR
22nd March 2019
Some Dates for Your Diaries Friday 15th March—Exeat weekend Friday 5th April—end of term Tuesday 23rd April—Inset day
Wednesday 24th April—start of summer term
The College is currently recruiting for the following positions: House Master Resident Fellow Learning Support Assistant SEND Assistant
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 1st May 2019
Year 12 full reports—5th April 2019
Year 11 full reports—29th March 2019
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