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EDITION 31 28th Sept 2018
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
Your help is needed Afternoon Pick-up With the College reaching full capacity this term, we are urgently looking at ways to ease the congestion on site at the end of the school day (and particularly on Fridays). Whilst we look at longer term solutions, parents and carers can help us out in the following ways:
By only driving to the College at the end of the school day where absolutely necessary - the more students who use the College buses, the better for all concerned
By refraining from parking on the grass verges adjacent to the Astroturf to allow traffic to move in both directions on this access road
By arriving a little later: the traffic is usually clearing by 17:45 Monday to Thursday and by 16:10 on a Friday (one of the options we are looking at is a compulsory staggering of departure times on a Friday but, in the meantime, parents and carers voluntarily coming in later would really help matters
Most importantly, by turning left out of the College gates. The overwhelming majority of significant delays are caused by individuals waiting to turn right onto the Ascot Road. If you turn left out of the gates, left again in to Forest Green Road and left again at the pub, you will be at the Village Green without delaying the traffic flow on site by turning right out of the College gates
Finally, another reminder that NO student is allowed to drive on to the site at any time, whether in a car or on a motorcycle. Quite apart from our parking restrictions, allowing students to drive to, or park within two miles of, the College is expressly forbidden within our funding agreement
Your help in supporting the above measures whilst we work on a longer-term solution will be much appreciated. Thank you. Ben McCarey Acting Head Master @holyportcollege
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DIXIT 18th July 2018
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IN THIS EDITION
From the STEM Departments A trip to Science Live!
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From the Sports Field Recent sports news
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From the Boarding Houses Recent boarder activities
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From the Art Rooms Two Sixth Form students enjoy an art exhibition and meet the artist
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From the Scholars Last night’s Scholars event
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From the Science Department Work experience opportunities
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From the Community A message about Halloween from PC Graham Slater
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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 STEM DEPTS
DIXIT 28th Sept 2018
STEM trip to London
Last Thursday Mrs Crocker led a trip to the New Scientist Live festival at ExCel in London. The group of Year 10 and Year 11 students had a fantastic day. When asked for their highlights, these included:
The talk on Mercury and the new satellite that’s being released to monitor the planet
The genetic modification on bacteria and how it can help prevent the greenhouse effect
Getting some careers advice from a specialist about studying actuarial science and going into it as a profession. Also the virtual reality roller coasters were so cool
Hearing Tim Peake talk about his experiences in space
Finding out potential applications for quantum physics in medicine and technology
Finding interesting Maths and Science books
Learning about Tim Peake’s adventures in space and Will Millard’s experiences in the jungle
Finding out about aeronautical engineering because I want to be a pilot
Exploring the Cosmos section
The question and answer session with Tim Peake, Nics Weatherill and Will Millard was really inspiring and made me want to go on expeditions
The Royal Veterinary College pop up stand
Hearing about Nics Wetherill’s experience in Antarctica Learning about preventing peat bog smouldering fires from Imperial College students
Watching Tim Peake’s talk and learning about life on the international space station.
The standout highlight from a fantastic day at New Scientist Live was the lecture by famous neurosurgeon Henry Marsh on his life in brain surgery
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
28th Sept 2018
Sports news A great week of Sport for all here at Holyport College, a great show in competitive fixtures and at The State Boarding School Festival (SBSF). Our 1st XV rugby team produced a near faultless game against Leighton Park. Holyport claimed the spoils in a good game of rugby. Tobani with 3 tries and Harrison with one. Final score 24-5 to Holyport. ďƒ¨
Our 1st XI made us super proud winning their first hockey game of the season, beating Shiplake 3-0. Joint MOM to Emilie Richardson-Tuitt and Bella Ladimeji. Well done girls! ďƒ§
On Thursday, 94 of our Holyport students attended the State Boarding School Festival. The students did Holyport proud and showed the true Holyport spirit. Results as follows: U15 Football- 1st Place Plate Winners!
U13 Girls Cross Country- 2nd U13 Boys Cross Country- 2nd U15 Girls Cross Country- 2nd U15 Boys Cross Country- 2nd U14 Girls Rowing-2nd U15 Netball- 3rd U13 Hockey- 3rd U14 Boys Rowing- 3rd U14 Rugby- 5th
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FROM THE SPORTS FIELD
DIXIT 28th Sept 2018
ESSKIA Results following last week’s Dixit entry The Previous ESSKIA race was team racing event. Throughout the meet there were over 20 teams competing, our Mixed team won their race! The girls U18 team came second to Torquay and beat the likes of Millfield who had a GBR racer. Well Done to all involved! There is a race this Monday at Milton Keynes which is run on the basis of individual times and also teams so there are prizes for both. Good Luck to all involved and we cannot wait to hear how you get on!
Next Weeks Fixtures Please keep an eye on Fixtures Pro and onsite where team sheets will be released for any changes.
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FROM THE BOARDING HOUSES Boarders’ cinema trip
Last night a group of aesthetes, accompanied by Mr Walker and Mr Grimble, visited the Odeon in Maidenhead to watch the live screening from London’s West End of Sir Ian McKellen playing King Lear. Despite the long running time (nearly 4 hours), it was an amazing performance by all the cast, with Sir Ian’s Lear by turns terrifying, amusing and pitiable as he descended into madness and ultimately captivity. With a trip tonight to Norden Farm to see “The Marriage of Figaro”, Holyport Boarding is proving itself a cultural haven for those wishing to embrace culture with a capital C!
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FROM THE ART ROOMS
DIXIT 28th Sept 2018
Art exhibition visit On Thursday evening Chloe and Tess enjoyed an art exhibition by artist Anna Razumovskaya at Artique Galleries in Windsor. Razumovskaya is an internationally acclaimed artist who focuses on the female form. Her paintings are impressionistic with a modern touch. Our girls were very impressed by the works, many of which were sold on the night. They also had the opportunity of asking Razumovskaya questions about her works which was a great experience.
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FROM THE SCHOLARS
BBC's medical correspondent drops in for a check-up Holyport students were delighted to welcome the BBC's Fergus Walsh as a visiting speaker last night. Global pandemics, Artificial Intelligence, the future of the NHS and gender equality at the BBC were all on the agenda in a stimulating hour-long session! Sophie Middleton & Greg Simond were on top of their game as wellinformed and erudite student interviewers and there were plenty of thoughtful questions from the audience too. Next Thursday evening we return to the territory of political and social issues with the visit of Connor Woodman. Connor is a social activist and campaigner on prison reform, education and global justice who has been widely published across a range of academic and popular journals. It's sure to be another thought-provoking evening! Our visiting speaker events take place every Thursday evening at 6.45pm in the Dudley Room. All students from all year groups plus parents and teachers are most welcome! No sign-up necessary!
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FROM THE SCIENCE DEPT
DIXIT 28th Sept 2018
STEM work experience opportunity Are you interested in a career in any of these STEM related fields?
Particle physics
Space science
Materials
Astronomy
Photon science
Computational and e-science
Biology
Biomedicine
Chemistry
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, based in Didcot in Oxfordshire, have notified us that the applications for their work experience programme (www.stfc.ac.uk/workexperienceral) are now open – if you are in Years 10-13, and interested in a career in one of these STEM-based fields, we would encourage you to apply. Applications will stay open until the end of December, but fill up quickly. They offer two types of placements, traditional placements and an Engineering Experience Week. · Traditional placements are aimed at students in Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 and offer a great opportunity to experience life as a scientist, engineer or computer scientist at a world-class research laboratory working individually with a supervisor. In addition to purely STEM-based placements, we also offer placements in our Library, Business and Communications departments. These placements can take place between April and August.
· The Engineering Experience Week is aimed at Year 10 and Year 12 students and will take place 8 – 12 July 2019. Students will be given the opportunity to work in small teams (4 or 5 students) to get involved in a hands-on engineering project mentored by engineers from RAL. All students wishing to visit the lab on work experience or work shadowing in the 2018-19 academic year must have applied by 31 December 2018. Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities - go on their website and see if it’s for you! Mrs Belbin
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THE FROM THE DIXIT BOARDING HOUSES COMMUNITY 28th Sept 2018
Halloween 2018 A Police message for parents from PC Graham Slater
Halloween will soon be upon us again on 31st October, which this year falls on the Wednesday after half term break. In previous years, we have had a few problems in the local area with anti -social behaviour caused by a small number of teenagers who think this period is an excuse to behave in a disorderly way. Examples include vandalism, egg & flour throwing, underage drinking and illegal use of fireworks.
Parents, please speak with your children if they are planning to go out on Halloween night and evenings across the holiday week. Make sure you know where they will be going, who they will be with and what they plan to do!
In the lead up to this period there has again been a combined effort between a number of local agencies including Police, Berks Fire & Rescue Service and Local Authority staff to try reduce any such problems across the half term week. There will also be increased Police and Community Warden patrols during this period to reassure residents and deter any antisocial acts. Those that do decide to behave in this way will be dealt with firmly.
Please also consider the safety of your children. Trick or Treat is really an activity for younger children who should always be escorted by a responsible adult. Ideally, arrangements should be made in advance with householders who are happy to receive them. Teenagers should know that going around in large groups can be intimidating to many residents, road users and pedestrians. Elderly and vulnerable members of the community can find Halloween a particularly worrying time when they receive repeated calls at their door. Many residents do not want to receive Trick or Treaters at this time and their privacy and peace should be respected and not result in them becoming targets for abuse and vandalism.For further Halloween advice please contact the Schools Officer or your local Neighbourhood Policing Team via the central police number : 101 Further details can be found on the Thames Valley Police website at :
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FROM THE REFECTORY
28th Sept 2018
Lunch menus for w/c 1st October Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Lemon & Herb Chicken
Thai Red Beef Curry
Roast Pork
Lasagne
Tomato Pasta & Jackets
Pesto Pasta & Jackets
Creamy tomato Pasta & Jackets
Curried Noodles & Jackets
(v) Lemon & Herb Quorn
(v) Vegetable Thai Curry
(v) Quorn Fillets
(v) Quorn Lasagne
Baby Roasts Roast Mediterranean Vegetables Broccoli
Coconut Rice Stir fried Vegetables Prawn Crackers
Roast Potatoes Carrots Cabbage
Garlic Bread Sweetcorn Mixed Salad
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Strawberry Jelly
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Marble Cake
Friday
Saturday
Hot Dogs
Grilled Chicken
Jackets
Caesar Salad
(v) Quorn Hot Dogs
(v) Quorn Fillet
Chips Baked Beans Fried Onions
Ciabatta
Salads & Protein items
Salads & Protein items
Choc Ice
Cookie
Salads & Protein items Cheesecake
Sunday Brunch
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.
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FROM THE CALENDAR
28th Sept 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
There have been some reported cases of head lice at the College—please do check your child’s hair and treat appropriately if necessary. Thank you.
The College is currently recruiting for the following positions: Subject Leader — Government and Politics Science Technician 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
French trip 2019 Following the success of our Spanish trip last February, we are excited to launch our French trip to Normandy during February half-term 2019. Parents and Carers of pupils studying French, please check your emails for information and reply by Wednesday 3rd October if you are interested!
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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