From the Houses

15th October 2021

Legends of the Half - House Master Awards

Each House has awarded one boarder (decided by Boarding House Master) and one day student (decided by Day House Master) from KS3, 4 & 5 the title LEGEND OF THE HALF, for their commitment, progress and attitude this half term. The prize for each student is a £10 Amazon voucher to recognise their efforts and achievement this half term.

Herschel

KS3 Boarder - George Hinxman

George has integrated himself beautifully into boarding at Holyport College. A brilliant addition with great endeavour and an extremely polite character.

KS3 Day student - Precious Paine Charles

Precious has been awarded KS3 Legend for her fantastic participation in tutor activities in lessons, and the fantastic progress she has made across the board this academic year already.

KS4 Boarder - Daniel Agbaye

Daniel is a lovely student who also acts as a leader in boarding. He encourages the students to do the right thing in a positive, inspirational way. A delight to have in boarding.

KS4 Day student - Georgia Biddle

Georgia was the perfect candidate for the KS4 legend as she consistently does the right thing; Georgia is hard-working, kind and respectful to her peers and teachers and went the extra mile helping with the Herschel Charity fundraising activities!

KS5 Boarder - More Olankunri

Another absolutely delightful young man. Always doing the right thing in boarding and a top number of achievement points whilst in school.

KS5 Day student - Matilda Martin

Matilda has been an exemplary student this half term and an excellent role model to our young Herschelians. She is extremely hard-working and kind, and always willing to help fellow students or staff with any out of lesson activities. She is an asset to the House and to Holyport College.

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15th October 2021

Fawcett

KS3 Boarder - Zara Bozorgmehr In recognition for always following the rules without being asked, receiving a lot of house points for Fawcett, reading independently and being a kind person to others. Well done! KS3 Day student - Ramayan Kalyan Ramayan has been an amazing student this term. He wholeheartedly embraced and frequently demonstrated Holyportian and Fawcettian values. KS4 Boarder - Jenna Russell In recognition for getting 111 achievement points for Fawcett since September. You are always doing the right thing without even having to be asked. Keep up your amazing work! KS4 Day student - Remy Stannard This is in recognition of Remy’s diligence, hard work, and for being helpful, kind and making excellent progress this half term. KS5 Boarder - Isabel Jackson In recognition for doing really well in your first six weeks at a new school, and working hard academically in the first half term. Well done! KS5 Day student - Ayra Tengku Ayra has throughout this term demonstrated excellent work ethic, and remained a good role model for the younger students. Hardworking, helpful, and kind, she not only demonstrated Holyportian and Fawcettian values but made excellent progress this half term.

Dr. Jawoniyi and Miss Smyth would like to say a big thank you to Jonathan Semugooma in Year 13 for leading two weeks of assemblies on the topic of Black History Month. Fawcett House has learnt a lot from your assemblies and how we can help society and continue to talk about racism more openly as a school. You spoke very well, thank you! We would also like to thank Fawcett Form Tutors who, without any exceptions, have been wonderful this term – have a pleasant half term!

FROM THE HOUSES

15th October 2021

Milton

The following students have been selected as Milton’ s ‘Legend of the Half’ for their efforts and contributions so far this academic year. In Mr McCarey's first assembly of the year he spoke about: - Being Nice - Working Hard - Making the most of the opportunities. Each of the Milton students being awarded ‘Legend of the Half’ have consistently demonstrated this, whether in lessons, co-curricular opportunities or in boarding during the evenings and weekends. Well done to all!

KS3 Boarder – Leonie Trinh

Leonie has been seen on a number of occasions supporting her peers, she joins in the evening activities, and has impressed all her teachers with her attitude in lessons. A fantastic start to Year 7 - well done!

KS3 Day student – Cerys Watkins

KS4 Boarder – Sofia Fernandez de Pinedo

Sofia is someone boarding staff can rely upon and she is always supporting her friends within the boarding house. She continues to work consistently hard in the evenings and has made the most of the enrichment opportunities, particularly during the weekends.

KS4 Day student – Katie Das

KS5 Boarder – Elpitha Polymerou

Elpitha has had a very impressive term. As a boarding prefect she has gone above and beyond, particularly welcoming new students at the start of the year. In the evenings and weekends, she works incredibly hard, whether completing lesson work, or attending additional academic opportunities which compliments the curriculum. She has set a great example to students lower down the school.

KS5 Day student – Luke Side

Sofia and Katie being awarded their prize this morning 

FROM THE HOUSES

15th October 2021

Brunel

KS3 Boarder - Matteo Warf

Matteo is a lovely positive student who brightens up your day. He always follows instructions and has settled into boarding really well, he is a pleasure to have around.

KS3 Day student - Maita Rwarasika-Samkange

Maita says YES to opportunities and is ready for anything. She has completely taken to the Holyport ways and adds so much to the College already, I'm so excited to see what she will achieve.

KS4 Boarders - Max Ladimeji and Gilbert Payne

Max is a bit of a veteran of boarding but he still gets it right every day. He is a role model to others and we love him. Gilbert is a boarding legend! He always does the right things and helps out around the house. Expert in Chess so someone is always entertained.... everyone needs a Gilbert!

KS4 Day student - Mohammed Hakim Nadi El and Nicole Claassen

Mo has been in the top 10 achievement point winners for 6 weeks in a row!! He is consistently working hard, he has a perfect attitude to learning and we are very impressed. Nicole has settled in really well, has lots of house points and is a hard worker. She is a reliable legend and we are so pleased she is in Brunel. Special mentions from their tutors for always being lovely and working hard to: Imogen Sheffield Katie Wood Fatimah Akhtar

I would like to thank all the lovely Brunel tutors for their hard work this term, I hope you all have a restful break.