Inspire Academic Enrichment Programme Autumn Term 2017
Inspire: Academic Enrichment Autumn Term 2017
CONTENTS Introduction
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Events for Parents
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Inspire: Introduction Autumn Term 2017 We are delighted to publish the Autumn Term’s Inspire Programme for our girls and parents. This term we look forward to a fantastic range of events and activities. We are excited about the launch of our ‘RSC Shadowing Scheme’ in which we visit the RSC Stratford each half term to see a production. This term we look forward to productions of Coriolanus and Twelfth Night. In addition, the Festival of Ideas in November promises to be superb, culminating in the second event in our Inspire Lecture Series, a talk given by Elaine Fox, Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and the author of the acclaimed book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain. We are delighted to welcome Dr Philip Seal to our staff. Dr Seal joins us as Co-ordinator of our Able, Gifted and Talented Programme. This term he will lead our lunchtime Inspire Seminar Series and a trip to Balliol College, Oxford in December, where students will have an opportunity to talk with college staff about life as an Oxford student and work to ‘design a dissertation’ to develop their own research interests. Our student-led societies get underway with a range of visiting speakers and we are delighted to promote The Ruth Court Mathematical Society for those keen to extend their learning beyond the classroom. We welcome parents to join us at the many concerts, talks and production performances this term. This brochure outlines all on offer and how to acquire tickets if necessary. We do hope you will enjoy reading through this brochure, the Inspire booklet for the girls, as well as the Festival of Ideas brochure. Our programme of events is designed to capture the imaginations of our students and promote intellectual curiosity and endeavour above and beyond the curriculum offering.
Dr Burley Deputy Head (Academic)
Mrs Renton Deputy Head (Pastoral)
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INSPIRE Autumn Term 2017
EVENTS FOR PARENTS
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Inspire: Events for Parents Autumn Term 2017 Monday 25 September to Monday 9 October
OPEN MUSIC FORTNIGHT
Tuesday 26 September
MUSICAL HORIZONS SERIES: COMPOSERS’ CONCERT-
Opportunity for parents to attend one of their daughter’s Instrumental lessons.. Please contact: Mrs Anne Williams on an.williams@kingshighwarwick.co.uk by Thursday 21 September 2017
A unique opportunity to hear performed the compositions from our girls. 4.30pm The Studio, Creative Arts Centre Wednesday 27 September
SIXTH-FORM OPEN EVENING We welcome Year 11 and their parents to our Sixth Form Open Evening to explore all on offer in the curricular, co-curricular and supra-curricular areas. 6.30—9.00pm Hall
Friday 29 September
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING In assembly time, the girls will celebrate harvest and their donations will be sent to the Warwick and Leamington Food Bank. We invite parents to join us for coffee and cake to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research. The flowers, which will be brought in by Year 7 girls, will also be available to purchase. 9.45—10.45am Hall
Wednesday 4 October
MUSICAL HORIZONS SERIES: Unlocking Your Musical Potential -Tactics for Success Michael Griffin (Music Educator) Michael Griffin offers advice, tips and strategies to staff and parents on how to support and encourage personal music practice. Refreshments from 4.00pm .
4.30pm Hall
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Inspire: Events for Parents Autumn Term 2017 Thursday 5 October
WARWICK WORDS: HISTORY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: Charles Darwin - Victorian Mythmaker - A N Wilson 7.30pm Hall
Friday 7 October
WAR STORIES—Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion - with Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan 7.30pm Hall For all tickets please visit: http://www.warwickwords.co.uk/
Tuesday 10 October
YEAR 7 CONCERT All Year 7 pupils present their first concert at King’s featuring individual and ensemble pieces. 7.30pm Hall
Thursday 2 November
PASTORAL FORUM: Effective Parenting Strategies and Skills—Professor Ann Buchanan Oxford University Professor Buchanan is the former director of the Centre for Research into Parenting and Children, with a background in School Psychological and Child Guidance services. Her current research is into how to promote well-being in children, and she will talk about what strategies parents can employ to support their children https:// www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/profile/buchanan.html 7.00pm Hall
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Inspire: Events for Parents Autumn Term 2017 Wednesday 8 November to SENIOR PRODUCTION—LES MISERABLES Saturday 11 November King’s High and Warwick School are delighted to present their production of this globally popular musical,. Tickets from BHT Box Office 01926 776438 www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk 7.00pm - Warwick Hall FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 13—17 NOVEMBER See separate brochure Tuesday 14 November
CHAMBER CONCERT Come and enjoy an evening of solo and Chamber Music. 7.30pm Hall
Wednesday 15 November
PARENTS’ FORUM TALK : CHARACTER EDUCATION Tom Harrison (Director of Education at Jubilee Centre) Tom will be talking about character education and how we can teach our girls characteristics and values such as curiosity, confidence, risk taking and resilience. 6.00pm Hall
Friday 17 November
YEAR 12 and PARENTS CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT: Guest Speaker: Professor Elaine Fox Year 12 will talk about their new life in the Sixth Form and will be presented with their GCSE certificates. 2.15pm Hall
Friday 17 November
INSPIRE LECTURE SERIES Professor Elaine Fox, ‘Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain’ Elaine Fox, Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience and author of the acclaimed book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain, talks to students and parents on the neuroscience of optimism .
4.00pm Hall
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Inspire: Events for Parents Autumn Term 2017 Monday 20 November or Thursday 23 November Tuesday 28 November
GCSE DRAMA UNIT 1 PERFORMANCES ( Monday - Public Dress Rehearsal and Thursday Examination Performance) Year 11 students share their original devised performances. 6.00pm - Creative Arts Centre Studio CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT Come and celebrate the start of Christmas with a performance by candlelight, given by the Senior Chamber Choir 7.30pm St Nicholas Church
Thursday 30 November
HEADMASTER’S QUIZ Following a very successful event last year, KHAPS invite you to book this date in your diary and join them for a quiz evening with Quiz Master, Mr Nicholson. Further details on how to enter a team or join a team to follow 7.00pm Hall
Friday 1 December
WINTER CONCERT The Winter Concert this year features music for all tastes including the Foundation Symphony Orchestra performing Shostakovich's Jazz Suite. Seats can be reserved from BHT Box Office 01926 776438 www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk 7.30pm Warwick Hall
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Inspire: Events for Parents Autumn Term 2017 Thursday 7 December
LANDOR ASSOCIATION CAROL SERVICE
We welcome all parents and friends of King’s High and Warwick Prep to join for the start of our Christmas celebrations. 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church
Friday 8 December
AMNESTEA The school’s Amnesty International group invite you to join them for tea and cake while enjoying live entertainment. Also there will be an opportunity to show your support for international human rights through signing cards for prisoners of conscience and buying books 4.00—5.15pm Hall
Tuesday 12 December
CHRISTMAS CONCERT King’s High School Music Department presents their traditional Christmas Concert.. Come and join in the festive spirit and help us celebrate the start of the Christmas season with musical contributions from all our choirs and orchestras 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church
Friday 15 December
CAROL SERVICE We regret that we are only able to invite Year 13 parents to our end of year whole school service. We do hope parents though will come to our Joint Carol Service on 7 December and the Christmas Concert on 12 December. . 11.00am St. Mary’s Church
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