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EDITION 107 5th February 2021
The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family
Former Prime Minister pressed on Brexit, Covid, Feminism and President Trump Holyport students (and some Eton Boys) were given a real treat on Wednesday when the former Prime Minister and Maidenhead MP, Theresa May joined us on Google Meets for an hour long student question and answer session. Three of our Lower Sixth Politics ambassadors led the whole session and were certainly not fazed by interviewing a former Prime Minister. Angelina and Rayyan began the first half of the session by asking alternate questions about Brexit, Covid and the nature of women in politics amongst other things. Her answer about how she found the Trump White House incredibly unpredictable and how that impacted on Britain (especially British troops) was fascinating. Also her view that the Brexit referendum was more than just about the issue of Europe and was about those ‘left behind’ showed a more nuanced view than when she was at helm. Duncan, also in Lower Sixth, then took over for the second half of the session and chaired questions from the floor – questions came in thick and fast from whether we could trust the current cabinet with the Covid pandemic to whether there was an inconsistency in the UK’s cannabis policy. But for me the most interesting answer was on Theresa May’s greatest achievement, a question asked by Hannah in Lower Sixth. She said that the Environmental legislation that is now set in train and the fact that the UK will host COP26 in Glasgow this November as a result of leading the way in this area was interesting. Holyport College is lucky to provide these high-profile opportunities to its students and with the increasingly developed links between academic societies here and at Eton, these opportunities will continue to grow. Mr Hardee
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IN THIS EDITION
From the English Department English Speaking Union Competition
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From the Deputy Head Master Some examples of this week’s Creative challenge entries
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From the SEN Department Some events from Parents and Carers in Partnership for Windsor and Maidenhead
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From the Careers Department Information and events for both parents and students
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From the TVLP The “Ask About Apprenticeships” event
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From the Calendar Upcoming events and items to note
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FROM THE ENGLISH DEPT
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English Speaking Union Competition Year 11 students; Martha Pearce, Artemis Sershi and Maisie Russell represented Holyport College in the Regional English Speaking Union on Monday. The competition was tough, but our girls did brilliantly, impressing the judges on many levels. Artemis as Chair for her group did a fantastic job of hosting the Speaker from Wellington College and our excellent Questioner; Martha Pearce gave some thought-provoking questions to consider on the topic; "We should cancel Cancel Culture�. Maisie Russell did a great job as Speaker in her group on the topic; "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated". Unfortunately we only marginally lost out on second place which would have seen us progress to the next round. Nonetheless, the girls are to be commended on how well they represented Holyport College and their incredible preparation for the event. Mr Slyper
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FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD MASTER
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DHM’s Weekly Challenge This week's challenges were: Service: Undertake a domestic chore to help your parents or carers and do it without being asked
Creative: Recreate a movie poster or a scene from a movie using household objects Active:
Do a handstand and put on a jumper whilst in the handstand position
It’s not too late to get involved this week—remember to upload your entries on to the Google classroom!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water … Harvey Swift’s Jaws poster!
Elliot Fordham-Trice recreated “Stranger Things”
Jed And Teagan Pickering’s poster “Titanic on a budget”
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FROM THE SEN DEPT
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FROM THE CAREERS DEPT
We are delighted to announce our "Success Beyond School" events for this term: free-of-charge interactive 'Live Online' seminars designed to help parents supercharge their children's career potential. Wednesday 24th February: The Skills Surgery How to break into careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science Wednesday 3rd March: The Power of Networks How your child can build a powerful professional network These events are for parents of students aged 12-18 and free to attend. 6
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Click to find out more on the IBM website 7
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FROM THE TVLP
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FROM THE CALENDAR
5th February 2021
Some Dates for Your Diaries Friday 12th February—half term starts Sunday 21st February—boarders return at 7pm Monday 22nd February—term starts Friday 12th March—Exeat weekend
Anyone can send a card all year round. The Thank a Teacher campaign recognises ALL staff working in UK schools and colleges; school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, and all support staff such as lunchtime supervisors, caretakers and cleaners. If you’re feeling shy you can send a card anonymously! thankateacher.co.uk Mrs Smith from the LSA team took this beautiful photograph of the sun rising over the field at the back of the College this morning.
Miss Watchman’s Year 7 History class have been investigating Medieval Murders. This week she invited the class to dress like an investigator and led by example! ☺
Parents’ Evening Dates 2020/21 Year 7 parents evening—Monday 16th November 2020 Year 9 parents evening—Tuesday 24th November 2020 Year 11 parents evening—Tuesday 2nd February 2021 Year 8 parents evening—Wednesday 10th February 2021 Year 13 parents evening—Tuesday 23rd February 2021 Year 10 parents evening—Thursday 11th March 2021 Year 12 parents evening—Wednesday 28th April 2021 9
