1st March 2016 Dear parents, Half term already seems some time ago with so many things either happening or plans being made for so many students. Last week saw Simon Balle students participating in the ‘Hertford & Ware’ dance show at Hertford Theatre, where a group of reception students, dressed as animals, danced and Year 11 worked with students from Amwell View in the evening performances. Friday night saw the annual Big Band evening—a truly wonderful and remarkable event with so many outstanding performers and enthusiastic parents attending. It is always gratifying to see so many exstudents coming along and the atmosphere was electric. A huge thank you to all those parents and dignitaries who have emailed in about both events, thanking the school for its continued promotion of the arts, at a time when most of the educational news is about non-creative subjects. We are now looking forward to our Strings and Singing evening on 17th March, the Dance and Gym event on 23rd March and a number of drama performances. Alison Saunders- Headteacher Non uniform day – Friday 18th March – SPORTS RELIEF DAY We will be supporting Sports Relief Day on Friday 18th March. The money raised is spent by Comic Relief to change lives at home and abroad. In the UK it is used to provide shelter to young people living on the streets and to protect those living with abuse. Across the world the money raised helps children into education and provides communities with fresh water and life-saving vaccines. These are just a few of the many projects with which Sports Relief in involved. Students will be involved during the week in the Sports relief one mile run or swim. There will also be activities during lunch break on the 18th eg tug-of-war so students can bring along a little extra money to take part and increase our fund-raising.
We would encourage students to bring a minimum of £1.00 to support this very worthwhile charity. Students should dress sensibly, ideally in sports clothing. Girls can wear shorts (if they are appropriate) If students do not have sportswear they can wear suitable non-school uniform as they would on other charity days All clothing must be appropriate for both school and public environments Those who come to school dressed inappropriately may be sent home to change. Mike Moss—Deputy Headteacher