Leavers 2023

A STEM activity that involved building bridges and towers challenged the Year 8 minds, as did the annual Apprentice Business Challenge, this year’s theme being planning a round the world trip. They also brushed up on their first aid skills with a very thorough workshop, did an amazing job helping with the Pre-Prep Science morning and filled six bin bags full of rubbish from West Beach. (This was followed by an exciting boat ride thanks to Bobby and Fiona Boyce).

There were elements of Performing Arts this year with the Hamlet production - the leading role being played wonderfully by Ned, and the Dance Workshop in which the class performed a couple of choreographed routines to their parents. Amazing to see the transformation in a couple of hours from what appeared to be a group of children with two left feet to something that slightly resembles the popular dance troupe Diversity.

We welcomed several visiting speakers, who very kindly gave up their time to talk about issues such as homelessness, human rights, recycling, water safety and the temptations facing teenagers. Our thanks to Sophie from Turning Tides, Maggie from Amnesty International, Jo from Ford MRF, Martin from the RNLI and PC Sarah Pack from Sussex Police.

PostExamProgramme

At the end of exams, Year 8s often think that are finished for the year and can wind down for the rest of term. Far from it – once again, they have been kept incredibly busy, engaging in a wide range of activities and events. The onus is always on them – you get out of it what you put in or as the saying goes - the difference between try and triumph is a little umph!

A log book was introduced this year for the pupils to note down their observations and for staff to acknowledge its completion. We have introduced a prize, for the pupil who engages best with the programme and this year, it was awarded to Neve Meurer.

The programme, as it always does, kicked off with the residential trip to Skern Lodge.

There were other physical activities, such as the outing to Chichester Watersports and the South Downs hike, during which we almost lost Mr Nield! There was also a fencing workshop run by our very own in-house instructor Isaac, in which Year 8 demonstrated their swashbuckling skills.

The highlight of the programme for many is the trip to London, which was tremendous fun. Ms Hutchings thoroughly recommends a visit to Battersea Power Station.

Greg Weaver

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