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EDITION 166 11th November 2022

The weekly newsletter for the Holyport College family

We Will Remember

This morning, our community came together in the quad for a poignant and moving service of remembrance. Mr Brownridge officiated the service and spoke to our community about the importance of understanding and embracing one another's differences and of the strength which diversity and difference brings to our community. It really was a beautiful occasion.

FROM THE MATHS DEPT DIXIT

Senior Maths Team Challenge

On Wednesday evening, 3 groups of Further Mathematicians set foot to Eton College for a Maths competition taking place in the Upper School. Tensions were high with the Etonians and the other schools we've never heard of. Competing in 3 rounds of intense Maths for the duration of 3 hours, we worked together to complete as many questions as possible in the time allowed.

In round 1, we were given 10 questions to achieve in the time of 50 minutes to complete. In round 2, we were then split into pairs within our groups of 4 to answer the questions. This required the first pair to give the answer to the other pair for them to get to their answer. In round 3, it was the relay round. We needed to complete as many questions as fast as possible and run to give the answer to the closest staff before moving on to the next question.

We didn’t quite make the cut for top five but we tried our best and had loads of fun whilst puzzling with Maths.

FROM THE MATHS DEPT DIXIT

Problem of the Week

Here in the Maths Department, we like to explore a variety of puzzles using a wide range of skills. So we are going to be reintroducing the Problem of the Week.

Please submit your solutions by email to Miss Searle by Friday 18th.

This week’s puzzle is a Kakuro.

Kakuro is like a crossword puzzle with numbers. Each "word" must add up to the number provided in the clue above it or to the left. Words can only use the numbers 1 through 9, and a given number can only be used once in a word. Every kakuro puzzle has one and only solution, and can be solved through logic alone. Have fun!

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MFL DEPARTMENT

Every two weeks the MFL & Classics Department will be choosing ‘Linguists of The Week’!

This week we would like to celebrate our fantastic MFL and Latin students for their excellent results in the Autumn 1 trials.

Year 7 Spanish - the following students achieved an outstanding 100% in their trial!

• Ludovica Bonati

• Luca Branchesi

• Amira Sokol Beavers

• Mia Johnson

• Alexander Hyslop

• Kajan Kataria

• Dylan McGeever

• Mussaret Nothhelfer

• Meghan O'Shea

• Titus Powell

Year 8 Spanish

• Isla Mehanovic Smith Top of the class in Spanish trial

• Teni Oyebola Top of the class in spanish trial achieving 100%

• Martha Holland Top of the class in spanish trial achieving 100%

Year 8 French

• Leonie Trinh Top of the class in French trial

Year 8 Latin

• Albie Elliot Top 3 for Latin trial

• Bowen Hendry Top 3 for Latin trial

• Jake Gibbs Top 3 for Latin trial

Year 9 Spanish

• Elsie Nicholls Top of the class in Spanish trial

• Poppy Baker Top of the class in Spanish trial

FROM THE MFL DEPARTMENT DIXIT

Year 9 French

• Caleb Liverpool Wilson Great result in French trial

• Mia Taylor Great result in French trial

• Freya Fallon Top of the class in French trial

Year 9 Latin

• Sophia Withers 100% in Latin trial

• Freya Fallon Top 3 for Latin trial

• Evie Mohynihan Top 3 for Latin trial

Year 10 Spanish

• Lois Bicknell Top of the class in Spanish trial

• Bosco Chan Top of your class in Spanish trial

Year 10 French

• Honour Jervis Top of the class in French trial

• Tirion Watkins Top of the class in french trial

• Daniel Gargiulo Great result in French trial

• Harry Thomas Great result in French trial

• Arabella Piggott Great result in French trial

Year 10 Latin

• Arabella Piggott Top 3 for Latin trial

• Amelie McIntosh Top 3 for Latin trial

• Nicole Claasen Top 3 for Latin trial

Year 11 Spanish

• Rachel Agbeyegbe Top of the class in Spanish trial

• Remilia Woolley Top of the class in Spanish trial

• Dara Adebola Hassan Top of the class in Spanish trial

Year 11 French

• Alexis Chandelier Top of the class in French trial

• Katie Wood Top of the class in French trial

Year 11 Latin

• Rachel Agbeyegbe Top 3 for Latin trial

• Dara Adebola Hassan Top 3 for Latin trial

• Teagan Parry Williams Top 3 for Latin trial (joint)

• Gilbert Payne Top 3 for Latin trial (joint)

MFL DEPARTMENT

FROM THE CURRICULUM SUPPORT DEPT DIXIT

Curriculum Support—Sixth Form

As part of Year 12 PSHE session, Thames Valley Police invited Year 12 to watch a performance in theatre on road safety. The Safe Drive, Stay Alive Tour aimed to bring awareness to new drivers about the consequences of careless driving and taking precautions to stay safe.

“Whilst it was hard hitting, it was a reality check and as 16-17 year olds, it has encouraged us to adopt a cautious attitude to driving. It was great that there was an emphasis not only on the repercussions on our selves but also on the people we love dearly around us. It was a truly impactful experience. Thank You” Amaya Uppal

November 2022

FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT DIXIT

Norden Farm Exhibition

We at Holyport Art Department have been involved in the most recent exhibition at Norden Farm it was an exhibition to celebrate young art talent in the local community. We entered ten students’ work, a panel of judges including TV personality Timmy Mallet, a local Councillor Samantha Raynor, and Brian Ford chair of the Maidenhead Painting Club, all voted for their favourite piece. I am proud to announce that one of our students was the selected winner huge congratulations to Millie Preston with her gorgeous piece titled Beauty of the Mind. The panel of judges went on to mention their top ten pieces of work we were very proud seven out of their top ten were students from Holyport College. A big well done to all of those students involved: Millie

Preston, Henry Oliver, Sophie Wisa, Charley West, Isabela Way, Max Skelton, Rebecca Thomas, James Pritchard, Maisey Weddell, Tate Pickering

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ENGLISH DEPT DIXIT

Last Thursday afternoon, around 20 people from years 8-10 were invited to complete a workshop by the World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker. It consisted of us listening to some of his poems with some background context on how they were created to us creating our own poems. It was a great opportunity and we ended up reading some of our poems to the audience."

Later that evening students attended Harry Baker's performance at Norden Farm.

"Overall, the experience of the poetry slam at Norden Farm was exciting and enjoyable. Harry Baker is an inspiring entertainer with a witty sense of humour

Josephine Mollart

Monique Vasileva

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BRUNEL HOUSE

Eton D&T workshop

On Tuesday, 13 enthusiastic Year 7 Brunel students went to the Eton Design Workshop to create desk tidies. This involved students learning how to use various equipment including saws, drills and sanding machines. Although initially a little terrified at the prospect of losing a finger to a saw, the Year 7s quickly got to grips with the techniques and were able to design unique pieces of work.

The students had complete control over their products and after 2.5 hours, 13 both practical and stylish products were created. It was a fantastic opportunity and the Brunel students were exceptionally well behaved well done all! Also a big thank you to Mr Parry who organised the trip and Mrs Smith who drove us there.

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FROM THE PE DEPARTMENT DIXIT

A great start to the week with our Holyport girls playing their first football fixture on monday. We hosted a very strong Newlands side at home, a fantastic game with a lot of girls playing some high quality football. We were lucky enough to have year 7, 8 & 9 students to form our team, with Elsie Nicholls showing fantastic leadership and Lily Flitton scoring her first football goal. Very well done to all the girls!!

Our U12 football team unfortunately are out of their cup competition after facing LVS Ascot. After taking an early lead with a goal from Lucas, the team had to battle it out in the second half. A valiant effort from our year 7s and they should be very proud!

Our senior fixtures this week unfortunately both ended in defeat. Our hockey and rugby teams faced Reddam House and both sides made it a tough match for their opponents. The hockey girls were defensively solid with Darcey H making some incredible saves and Molly Martin putting in a brilliant shift in CM.

The rugby team were unlucky to lose to Reddam House by only 3 points but it made for a very intense game.

Our Awesome Year 7 girls had their netball tournament on Thursday and thoroughly impressed Miss Butler and Mrs Lubbers with their improved skills.

FROM BOARDING

Community group working hard for their first session with Chattertots 

Holyport College and Chattertots will be working together holding regular weekend activities in which Boarders, alongside Mr Wingate, will run a Saturday Club for children with Down Syndrome. The objectives are learning new skills and having fun! This will include dance, sports, crafts, party games and other support such as riding a bike. We look forward to welcoming them back on 26th November.

Boarders Halloween Party  ➔

FROM THE CAREERS DEPT

Year 8 STEM Enterprise Day

On Tuesday, Year 8 enjoyed a day working with local employers. Pupils worked in groups to design an app with a community focus.

NATIONS DAY

11th November 2022

FLAG BEARERS DIXIT

Please find below an updated list of flag bearers and stall holders for Nations Day on 26th November.

Nation/Country First name of Student Surname of Student Year Group

Argentina Tomas Barroso Year 7

Armenia Charlie Das Year 8

Australia Dylan McGeever Year 7

Austria Lily Flitton Year 7

Bangladesh Amarah Miah Year 9

Bermuda Lillian Davidson Year 12 (L6)

Brazil Ryan Down Year 9

Bulgaria Monique Vasileva Year 10

Cameroon Senna Anagho Year 10

Canada Jed Pickering Year 12 (L6)

Cayman Islands Mikayla Young Year 13 (U6)

China Jasmine Crawford Year 8

Cyprus Kyri Matheou Year 7

Denmark Aske Lech Laszkiewicz Year 12 (L6)

Egypt Sophie Wisa Year 13 (U6)

El Salvador Alejandro Huntley Year 13 (U6)

England Ellie Wilton Year 7

Falkland Islands Alexander Hyslop Year 7

Finland Elis Helen Goldring Year 11

France Nico Wansbrough jones Year 8

Germany Bahiyah Nothhelfer Year 9

Ghana Sophia Baah Year 13 (U6)

Greece Marilena Malathouni Year 13 (U6)

Hong Kong Max Kam Year 7

India Jay and Ariyan Chagar Year 7

Iran Zara Bozorgmehr Year 10

Iraq Akram Al Hashimi Year 7

Ireland Olivia Flaxman Johnson Year 7

Italy Freddie Ward Year 7

Jamaica Mia Elliston Year 7

Japan Lewis Gee Year 10

Malaysia Frank Hardee Staff member

Malta Charles Mcgeever Year 8

Mexico Mark Alexandre Knight Sanchez Year 12 (L6)

NATIONS DAY

11th November 2022

FLAG BEARERS DIXIT

Nation/Country First name of Student Surname of Student Year Group

Mongolia Aisha Saqib Year 7

Morocco Kamla Zahouani Year 10

Mozambique Donnell Dube Year 10

Netherlands Thomas Collinson Jones Year 7

New Zealand Lily Hilton Year 7

Nigeria Abimbola Oyeneyin Year 8

Northern Ireland Luca Branchesi Year 7

Norway Eva Clifford Year 10

Pakistan Iman Muskan Khan Mazamal Year 8

Poland Emilia Kunicka Year 7

Portugal Rose Sodhi Year 7

Russia Zoya Samson Year 7

Scotland Isabella Nusser Year 8

Slovakia Samuel Mizik Year 13 (U6)

Slovenia Jamie Wilkinson Year 13 (U6)

South Africa Thomas and Olivia Williams Year 8

Spain Nico Hilton Year 7

Sri Lanka Uma Sandrasagra Year 13 (U6)

Sudan Yasmeen Elgamri Year 12 (L6)

Sweden Alice Light Year 10

Switzerland Elliott Walker Year 9

Taiwan Leonie Trinh Year 8

Tanzania Maya Nungu Year 12 (L6)

The Gambia Aimee Krubally Year 13 (U6)

Tibet Yani berry Christie Year 10

Turkey Emren Yaz Year 13 (U6)

UAE Zara Kaif Year 13 (U6)

Uganda Awesome Kironde Year 7

UK Darcy Lomax Year 7

Ukraine Dana Tkachenko Year 10

Ukraine Dmitry Koplyk Yaer 11

UN Flag Teni Oyebola Year 8

USA Alfred Norris Year 7

Wales George Playle Year 7

Zimbabwe Enzo Farai Year 7

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STALL HOLDERS

Nation/Country First name of Student Surname of Student Year Group

Argentina Christopher Douglas Year 12 (L6)

Argentina Tomas Barroso Year 7

Australia Will Pearmain Year 13 (U6)

Australia Harry Myhan Year 9

Bangladesh Sahir Yasin Year 12 (L6)

Brazil Ryan Down Year 9

Brazil Aj Nascimento Day Year 10

Canada Jed Pickering Year 12 (L6)

Canada Bowen Hendry Year 8

Canada Leah Edwards Year 8

Canada Albie Elliot Year 8

Cayman Islands Mikayla Young Year 13 (U6)

China Derek Tang Year 10

China Jasmine Crawford Year 8

China Hazel Tse Year 7

Denmark Aske Lech Laszkiewicz Year 12 (L6)

Egypt Sophie Wisa Year 13 (U6)

Egypt Maureen Salama Year 13 (U6)

England Dreyton Norris Year 7

England Harry Winchetser Year 12 (L6)

England Jess Houghton Year 10

England Laura Bleakley Year 10

England Ruby Wheeler Year 13 (U6)

Falkland Islands Alexander Hyslop Year 7

France Nico Wansbrough Jones Year 8

France Clara Husser Year 13 (U6)

France Elyssa Boussaid Year 9

Ghana Sophia Baah Year 13 (U6)

Hong Kong Kathy Cheung Year 11

Hong Kong Jayden Tao Year 12 (L6)

Hong Kong Max Kam Year 7

India Arjun Khalsa Year 10

India Amaya Uppal Year 12 (L6)

India Jeevan Bains Year 10

India Sonya Sodhi Year 7

India Diya Davda Year 12 (L6)

Ireland Asiye Griffin Year 7

Ireland Izzy Goodman Year 7

Jamaica Jade Cross Tolley Year 8

NATIONS DAY

11th November 2022

STALL HOLDERS DIXIT

Nation/Country First name of Student Surname of Student Year Group

Israel Danielle Golan Year 13 (U6)

Israel Callum Duncan Year 13 (U6)

Israel Inbar Ayash Year 13 (U6)

Italy Dyllan Campisi Dignan Year 11

Italy Maisie Grech Year 8

Italy Ludovica Bonati Year 7

Italy Emily Eaton Year 7

Italy Riley Campisi Dignan Year 10

Italy Victoria Williams Year 12 (L6)

Jamaica Freida Kinchen Year 8

Jamaica Mia Johnson Year 7

Jamaica Mia Elliston Year 7

Japan Lewis Gee Year 10

Japan Chihiro Gee Staff member

Kenya Daniel Tilstone Davies Year 12 (L6)

Lebanon, Morocco Kamla Zahouani Year 10

Malaysia Frank Hardee Staff member

Mexico Mark Alexandre Knight Sanchez Year 12 (L6)

Mexico Maisie Grech Year 8

Mozambique Donnell Dube Year 10

New Zealand Lily Hilton Year 7

New Zealand Danny Oxenham Year 10

Nigeria Anuoluwa Adekunle Year 10

Nigeria Prince Mba Nwokolo Year 8

Nigeria Rachel Agbeyegbe Year 11

Nigeria Jaden Ogunlade Year 13 (U6)

Nigeria Dara Adebola Hassan Year 11

Pakistan Hidaya Ghose Year 10

Pakistan Omar Ali Year 10

Pakistan Mussaret Nothhelfer Year 7

Pakistan Deenah Ayub Year 10

Pakistan Belal Amjad Ali Year 8

Russia Maria Salnikova Year 10

Russia Alina Aslam Year 8

Scotland Rhiannan Stormonth Year 11

Scotland Charlotte Jaggs Year 8

Scotland Isabella Nusser Year 8

Scotland Fay Bleakley Year 12 (L6)

Scotland Fraser Andrews Year 13 (U6)

Slovakia Samuel Mizik Year 13 (U6)

Slovakia Amira Sokol Beavers Year 7

STALL HOLDERS

Nation/Country First name of Student Surname of Student Year Group

South Africa Jack Mustard Year 8

South Africa Josh Zieve Year 11

South Africa Liam Leach Year 13 (U6)

South Africa Bryce Hicks Roche Year 12 (L6)

South Africa Nicole Claassen Year 10

South Africa Luke Webb Year 10

Spain Andrea Crossa del Castillo Year 12 (L6)

Spain Sophia Sheffield Year 8

Spain Patricia Sanz Carpintero Year 9

Spain Anna Romero Year 13 (U6)

Spain Anna Romero Year 13 (U6)

Sweden Eimear Remi Byrne Woolley Year 11

Switzerland Elliott Walker Year 9

Tanzania Maya Nungu Year 12 (L6)

Turkey Ada Aydinlik Year 7

Turkey Rohan Tilgul Year 7

Uganda Awesome Kironde Year 7

UK Ella Hill Year 8

UK Regan Smith Year 8

Ukraine Katarina Fairbridge Year 12 (L6)

Ukraine Anna Babis Year 12 (L6)

Ukraine Dana Tkachenko Year 10

Ukraine Dmitry Koplyk Yaer 11

USA Alfred Norris Year 7

USA Jake Gibbs Year 8

Wales Zach Ramsey Year 8

Wales George Playle Year 7

Zimbabwe Enzo Farai Year 7

Zimbabwe Sofia Cano Year 7

Zimbabwe Thandi Kamushinda Year 12 (L6)

Zimbabwe Mayaan Mzondo Year 7

Zimbabwe Maita Rwarasika Samkange Year 8

11th November 2022

FROM THE PARTNERSHIP DIXIT

The Mental Health Society and Wellington Society at Eton College would like to invite staff and pupils from Holyport College to attend their upcoming talk next week.

On Monday 14th November, 8.45pm, Brigadier Nick Cowley, Commander 16 Air Assault Brigade & Founder and Chair of The Talent Tap, will speaking on "How to Find Comfort in Chaos" plus a Q&A. This will be particularly relevant to any students interested in a career in the armed forces.

The talk last approximately an hour and will be hosted at Eton College in Jafar Hall. The talk will begin at 8.45pm, so guests should arrive by 8.30pm to sign in at Porters’ Lodge (see map attached).

There are limited seats available so students should sign up through the form below: SIGN UP FORM _ MON 14 NOV https://forms.office.com/r/vyerJ79Xvg

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FROM THE CAREERS DEPT DIXIT

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? From Pilots to Cabin Crew, Project Management or Business, to Engineering and Digital careers. British Airways, one of the UK’ s most iconic brands has the right career waiting just for you!

On Monday 14th November from 5:00pm 6:00pm we will be hosting an exclusive event with British Airways to showcase the huge range of career opportunities that are available to you after school!

British Airways are the UK's largest international scheduled airline, flying to nearly 600 destinations around the world!

It’s an exciting time to be at British Airways. They’re growing their global route network, investing in their fleet, and transforming the experience they offer their customers. From Customer Service to Aircraft Engineering, you needn’t know everything about the world, or even be well travelled! Provided you’re curious, mindful and open to new experiences, you can make a real impact from day one.

Their Apprenticeship opportunities appeal to the adventurous and those who want to start earning right away, whilst getting a head start in their careers. Whether you aspire to work in their global head office, be face to face with customers at Heathrow Airport, or behind the scenes in their engineering and operations teams, there’s an opportunity for you.

Discover where a career with British Airways could take you. Click the link below to register yourself for our upcoming online event. This event will be held virtually Zoom, so you can tune in from anywhere in the country!

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BA Insight Evening

Kind regards

Josh

/ Young Professionals / @youngprouk

11th November 2022

FROM THE CAREERS DEPT

Thinking about a career in Law? We’ve recently partnered up with a brand new global law firm that we think you’d like to hear from!

On Tuesday 15th October from 5:00pm 6:00pm we're hosting an online event with international law firm Bird & Bird.

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organisations being changed by technology and the digital world. With over 1400 lawyers in 31 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, a career with Bird & Bird could take you all over the world.

The support Bird & Bird provide to aspiring cohorts of diverse potential leaders of the firm is demonstrated through their Future Leaders programme. Join us to hear more about this fantastic programme they lead within the firm.

If you are fortunate to be part of this cohort you will be given the time and space to focus on what you want from your career and what really matters to you. Bird & Bird spend time thinking about what being a leader of the firm really means and what it takes for you personally to get there.

Throughout the event you will get some incredible insights from top lawyers at the firm and leave with a really great understanding of the many routes into this specialist area of law.

To sign up to this online event click here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Bird Bird Law

Feel free to share this opportunity with any fellow law enthusiasts!

We look forward to introducing you to this exciting new law firm.

Kind regards, Josh / Young Professionals / @youngprouk

11th November 2022

FROM THE CALENDAR

Some Dates for Your Diaries

Friday 18th November Children In Need Day

Friday 25th November Nations Day

Tuesday 6th December Carol Service at Eton Chapel

Friday 9th December end of term

From the Refectory

Next week will be menu week 3. You can view all the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus here:

https://www.holyportcollege.org.uk/about us/catering

National Online Chess League Round 3

Holyport chess team narrowly missed out to Tonbridge School 4 2 this week. Gordon’s opponent unfortunately didn’t show up, and 3 of the games could easily have gone either way. Our star player of the week was Rhiannan who scored an excellent win on board 3. A good opening gave Rhiannan a small advantage but a miscalculation on her part swung the game in her opponent’s favour and it seemed all was lost. However, Rhiannan kept playing good moves, forcing her opponent to play correctly and after a strong pawn push her opponent blundered and she took advantage with a rapid checkmate. Congratulations! Round 4 will be in two weeks time.

Parents’ Evening Dates 2022/23

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Reporting Dates 2022/23

AUT1 reports published 11th November

AUT2 reports published 13th January

Year 13 mock results published 24th February

Year 11 mock results published 3rd March

SPR reports published 28th April

Year 12 UPE reports published 30th June

SUM/EOY reports published 13th July

Ivan Gromov