The
Henrician 2014
PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An “Outstanding” Academy for Students aged 13-18
Headteacher’s Welcome In an academic year when there has been so much controversy and debate surrounding education, I am delighted to present this latest edition of The Henrician. Despite the headlines about education in the national press and media, you will see for yourselves that 2013-14 has been another amazing year for Prince Henry’s. As it has done for many years, The Henrician acts as a chronicle of school life, giving an insight into the accomplishments of our students and their many exceptional achievements. this year, including the honour of Teaching School Status, our award of £2 million for a new building and visits by Ofsted. We have also invested substantially into the school and our students are now enjoying another Mac Suite, a refurbished fully team that put this together, Mr Kitson, Mr Dyer and Mrs Bradley. air-conditioned library and theatre. Prince Henry’s under my leadership will continue to retain its traditional ethos, culture and values; we believe in celebrating the sucesses of our students. Last year, we brought The Henrician to life with the wonderful technology we have available and this has been further enhanced in this edition.
I am proud to commend the 2014 edition to you. Dr A Evans Headteacher June 2014
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Welcome Mr Allen joined us as in September as a Teacher of Maths and ICT based in the Lodge, and Mrs Fryer (English), Miss member of the History and Business Studies departments, whilst Mr Findlay joined us after Whitsun half-term as our new Deputy Head of English.
(English).
us as Learning Supervisors.
move closer to family in the north-west.
who left Prince Henry’s in June, having given support and counselling to students for a number of years. At the end of this school year, Mr Dowling (Head of DT) and Mr Williams (DT) will be leaving, having been promoted to posts in other schools. Miss Coxon (Head of Geography) is leaving to study for a Masters degree, whilst Miss Toone (Science) is relocating to Derbyshire. We will be saying farewell to the longest serving member of the music department, Mrs Watson. Having taught clarinet and saxophone at Prince Henry’s since the early 1990s, Mrs Watson has decided to retire at the end of the 2014 academic year.
In Memoriam
around Evesham. Mr John Curry, who taught Computing at the school from 1984-1999 also passed away earlier this year. He will be remembered by many former pupils at the school – not least for the cycling trips he used to lead around Evesham and the Vale.
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Headteacher: Deputy Headteachers: Assistant Headteachers:
Dr A A L Evans
Mr W P McGarvey Mr P F Meehan Mr G A Allen Mrs S D Bannister Ms A J Bell Miss H S L Berry Mrs L M Biggs Mr T A Billington Mrs H E Bloom Mrs L Boyle Mr M C Brant Mr J M Bridgens Mr P A G Bullas Miss H Clilverd Mrs J A Coram Mrs D P Couliou Mrs D L Cox Miss J L Coxon Mr J Downe Mr D P J Findlay Mrs C L Fisher Miss J C Fox Mr B J Freeman Mrs J M Fryer Miss A Giordano Mr J W Goodhead Mrs S Hall Mr M Head Mrs G L Hobbiss Mr M B Hollis Mrs P K Kelly
Mrs H L Miles Mr D J Miller Miss C M Moore Dr J P Orme
Administration Ms Z A Smith Mr A Hulse Mrs Z Y Bradley Mr P Barrington Mrs G Crouch Mrs A M Davey Mrs H E Green Mrs S Jennings
Learning Support Mrs S J Crenan Miss E Capaldi Mr L Fisher Teaching Assistants
Mrs C E Jordan Mrs B Fordham Mrs A S Price Mrs J Parnham Dr H Patel Mrs G Pearce Miss H M Pomeroy
Mrs M J Sherman Mrs K L A Short Mrs J J Smart Mrs K Smith Mrs B Summers Mrs H B A Taylor Miss S L Thomas Mrs S Thomas Mr M F Thompson Mrs S Thorner Miss K L Tilt Miss S L J Torr Miss C A Toone Mrs J K Tozer Miss C Wareham Mrs C E Webb Mr B C Williams Mr M J Winters
Miss A E Schmidt Mrs M Wall Miss M Willis Behaviour & Welfare Ms J A Ashton Miss P Hanson Mrs C Layton Mrs J E Stones Mrs D M Walters Ms S Alington Mrs H Green Mr I Hattersley Mrs S Joynes
Mr D Tristram Mrs V Watson Mrs H Wrieden
Mrs E Johnson Mrs T Jones Mr D Most Mrs K Phillips Mrs S Taylor Ms J Wood Technicians (Design Technology, ICT and Science) Mr A Dingley Mr S Dyer Mrs E M Floisand Mrs L E Oliver Mr D Pilling Mr M Spence Site Facilities Management & Supervision Mr P Bell Mr S Price Mrs J Dobbins Mrs J Stanley Mrs J Southwell Mrs J Gardiner Mr I Hazeldene Mrs S Holder Mr T Iddon
Mrs B J Worley Mrs K F Knott Mrs A E Lee Miss T D Marcham Ms D Martin Mr J P Martin Ms M A Maurice
Trustees of the Prince Henry’s High School Academy Trust Governors of the Prince Henry’s High School Academy Trust Mr S Butcher (Chairman), Mr K Watson (Vice Chairman), Dr A A L Evans (Headteacher),
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will always remember. Other events have been equally as rewarding and successful; the hard ensured that all the activities in which Sixth Formers participated were a huge success. This year’s school production of ‘Anything Goes’, featuring a large number of Year 13 students, was a huge success, selling out all 4 production nights and stunning and impressing audiences.
with them helps to create a sense of belonging, whilst injecting energy and enthusiasm into every With our time at Prince Henry’s rapidly coming to a close,
their extra time to create these challenging and that we have gained from our time here and some of the exciting experiences for us all and we are all experiences that have shaped us into the young adults humbled by their dedication to our development. Caring, driving and generally being there for us, that we have become. they have helped shape the Sixth Form from a so memorable and successful; they have helped to create Form is a strong and enriching environment, one a truly warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere. It it has been a privilege for both of us to have been that goes into shaping our future, and for that we are a part of this outstanding community. truly grateful. At the end of Year 12, the Senior Prefect in the Prefect Teams to settle into our new roles and accept the responsibility that was now upon our shoulders... as
For all those pupils who are moving on to other futures, wherever their paths may lead. We are
are truly honoured to have served the school as assault course would be character building and good for your Head Boy and Girl. the Sixth Form many exciting and successful events.
We will always be proud Henricians and this school will forever have a place in our hearts.
Year 13 promised to be a time of stress and hectic university Harry Poole & Charlotte Rimell deadlines. However, despite this, everybody in the Sixth Head Boy & Head Girl of 2014 Form has helped one another and we have become a close community within the larger sphere of Prince Henry’s. There have been numerous fundraising events, raising money for good causes; our time in Tanzania was a life changing experience for us both and one which we
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Deputy Head Boys: Senior Prefects:
Simon Cox James Hargreaves Oscar Brown Matthew Dixon Henry Hopper Craig Jones Charles Milward Jaspreet Singh-Sangha Joshua Wheeler
Deputy Head Girls: Senior Prefects:
Emily Ballin Georgina Campbell Abigail Ball Charlotte Brown Holly Cox Charlotte Downes Lucy Fowler Sophie Gibbons Emma Hardiman Victoria Keeble Amy Mathias Charlotte Somers
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Art Prince Henry’s budding set designers seized the opportunity to team up with the Drama Department and paint the stage for the musical ‘Anything Goes’ in February this year. Year 9 Art Club were joined by Sixth Form students Lucy Fowler, Fran Harvey and Nicole achieved.
Art students from Years 12 and 13 braved the London underground in October 2013 in the quest to further their artistic education. Students split into groups of 3 or more to travel to their chosen galleries. Meticulous planning in advance of the trip saw all students reach their destinations safely. Students returned to meet the coach promptly and brimming with ideas to utilise in their AS and A2 coursework projects.
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Year 10 students were privileged to take part in two external exhibitions in June this year. Work was submitted to the Voices and Visions Art Exhibition in Worcester Cathedral, which displays work from students across Worcestershire. Students’ work was also selected to show at Broadway’s Arts Festival. The organisers of both exhibitions were delighted to receive work from Prince Henry’s once again.
The Art Show The Annual Art Show took place on July 2nd in the PRH. As in previous years, all Art students at GCSE, AS and A2 level exhibited work and the show was a unique opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our excellent students. Here are some examples of the outstanding work which were on display.
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Prince Henry’s was delighted to host its biennial Careers Fair on February 13th 2014. The fair was well showcased occupations from Medicine (with thanks to Drs Hardwick and Baker) to Engineering, from Agriculture to Design, from Dentistry to Motor Mechanics and from Housing to Sport and Lesiure as well There were also Further Education and Higher Education establishments represented. The event was a busy one with over 300 of our students and their parents coming to get information on a range of career paths including University and Apprenticeships. The students had the opportunity to talk to apprentices apprenticeships available in accountancy with KPMG. As a school we are very grateful for the support of so many local employers including Cotswold Dental Ltd, Rooftop Housing, Kanes Foods, Areca Design, Rotec Engineering, Matcon Group, the Dormy House Hotel and Farncombe Conference Centre, Sequani Ltd, The Hawthorns Nursing Home, AE Solutions(BI) Ltd and JVCE Academy. We hope that our connections with the community will continue through work experience and future Career Fairs.
Years 10 and 11 Vocational Studies students visited Worcester College. They had a tour of the facilities ‘chill out area.’ The students found the day really useful and enjoyable and it gave them a valuable insight into more vocational options available to them.
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In May Prince Henry’s teamed up with a number of local employers and colleges to give our Year 10 students careers information in the form of a Destinations Day. Our students had the opportunity to taste by Worcester College of Technology which proved very popular with students and was just one of the as well as Hairdressing and Beauty. We also hosted local employers in including the Head Brewer of Purity Brewery who showed students the wonder of the hop. We were also pleased to welcome representatives from the Army, Police Force as well as the Health Service. We are very grateful to all those who gave up their time to support our students.
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During June the annual Masterchef competition took place. Held over a number of weeks during lunch breaks, small teams of Year 9 & 10 students had to prepare either a main course or a dessert. Taste buds were tingling, as the team of judges led by Dr Evans, together with Heads of Year &
The Henrician had gone to press.
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in itself was exciting) but in addition they gave us journey to the Dominion Theatre in the West End of our great an insight into the meaning of their poetry and an capital city London, accompanied by Mr Winters, Mr Kitson and analysis of language choices, which has given us a Mrs Loh. poems and fully appreciating them. It was an early start, with the coach leaving Prince Henry’s at London commuters and listening to Mr Winters’ interesting ‘Tour of London’ commentary. Manhunt. When we entered the theatre we were very impressed by the on the way home. After a brief pit stop at Oxford galleries. It was a very long day and we were all exhausted We listened to many poets from our Poetry Across Time Anthology, worth the exertion! Amber Osborne, Year 11 inside tips to help us with our exams in the summer. All of the poets read through a couple of their poems (which
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Film Director Visit
huge excitement by my fellow pupils. On the night we were all raring to get a glimpse of the glorious David dubbed ‘the Spielberg of Hereford’ by The Guardian. He
all the way to Stratford as to Tennant’s accent and
he had most recently made was a short called Stop/Eject, which was based on the idea of a woman who could control
theatre, surrounding the stage on either side, leaning forward in silent anticipation, gazing at the shimmering,
store after her partner was hit by a car outside the shop.
The lights went down, and we were treated to this spectacular historical play; live choral singers, and the
proposed, and other memories of their time together in order from ITV’s The Worst Witch and it was really interesting to
the formal entrance of Lords and stewards, the enemies not least, David Tennant himself, fully clad in royal attire,
cast the characters.
location all the way to editing. It was brilliant to hear from a real director who has experience and it was invaluable to Ellie Burrows, Year 13
were pounding, and cogs were whirring in the heads of us enthralled students. There was also much discussion about Tennant’s surprising hairdo. The actors were on even with hints of comedy in their impressively lengthy lines, the whole cast had the crowd in utter silence and enchantment. The set was spectacular enough in itself, with its use of projection and atmospheric lighting, which shifted a cold, imposing cathedral into a misty, still woodland in seconds. We were incredibly privileged to be able to go people had travelled from all over the world to witness.
beautiful.” He says to me breathlessly. I turn. Green eyes to serpents of green; green eyes switch to grey and pure, I see the demon inside of me. Beth Collins, Year 11 (Winner of National Young Writers Competition)
Dominic Watton & Year 12 English Literature Students
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Sorrento
The journey ran smoothly, with few delays and late on Wednesday evening we arrived in a warm Sorrento, met by our
around the buildings and the amphitheatre, with many buildings in tremendous condition still to this day.
away, and some of the students were used by the guide to demonstrate how steam could easily be created just by waving wiped out by Vesuvius. Herculaneum was much better preserved and was a more manageable size to visit than Pompeii, and students again enjoyed wandering around the various buildings. The evening led us into Sorrento itself where as a group we enjoyed pizza and ice cream in a local pizzeria, as well as celebrating Ed Palmer’s birthday with a huge Italian-
students to visit some Italian tourist locations. was a huge success and the students were absolutely fantastic.
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Earlier this year, our group (along with another eight centre for the annual vist by AS Students. Dorset’s Jurassic
were all arranged into our groups and the meetings
an incredible variety of landforms and costal management systems.
to Winchcombe. We were all slightly nervous
excitement but also trepidation, given the recent weather over the winter. However Miss Coxon’s magical gift for organising trips during periods of great weather came through and the
successfully, having learnt a lot from the experience.
few wrong turns here and there, we began growing
– a more challenging trip to the Forest of Dean in After careful planning, (mostly about food!) the Forest would not have survived without our brilliant team
This was followed by the end of our day’s journey to the PGL
prolonged lunch stop!
Bay.
The second day was more challenging and traumatic for us as a group. We were putting in so
Students were greeted by their PGL tutors early on Saturday, on the other side. Very soon after last years’ trip this section change in the environment was really valuable, even if it meant
experience and every one of us slept soundly that night. We are all so glad we did DofE; it has taught us stop Shropshire...
changes along a sand dune transects. Students got to grips with this well and enjoyed their day getting involved in the real geography of the environment around them.
Emily Knight, Isobel Stephens, Amy Granger & Laura Woodman, Year 10
On Sunday morning, students were given the chance to have a go at some PGL activities onsite, such as the giant swing, and at least three boys had to be persuaded to try the giant swing! By lunchtime we had to be on our homeward journey, tremendous amount of hard engineering to be protected from the sea. It is currently possible to see the most recent phase being constructed; a truly gigantic sea wall, which drew gasps of amazement from the students. It was truly incredible to see PGL tutors and another ice-cream, it was time to leave Dorset behind. A really fantastic trip with an enthusiastic and lovely year 12 group!
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Auschwitz in Poland. Firstly we visited the site of a reconstructed synagogue where we gained an insight into the Jewish way of life. Following this we opportunity to go inside which was possibly one of the most emotional parts of the day as up to 2000 people were gassed each day inside the chamber.
the victims before they entered the gas chamber. However, the worst was yet to come as we then visited the purpose built a view of the whole camp which seemed to stretch for miles. Inside the originally intended for, we witnessed the appalling living conditions which the front of the memorial. We listened to poems and prayers, and lit candles to Overall the experience was both educational and emotional as we saw for ourselves the terrible conditions that the prisoners had to face during their time at Auschwitz. Jack Brown & Harriet Arnold
historical centres of the 20th century. There were sixty of us in total and six teachers. The voyage through England us through France and Belgium and eventually into Germany itself. Twenty-one hours later, Thursday afternoon, we stopped and stretched our legs at Tropical Islands, the biggest resort
night). The real history started here. On that day, we visited several places, starting with the British Cemetery. The place
brief visit to the Olympic Stadium used in the 1936 Olympic games. Hitler fancied himself as an architect and had very selective views of what was shown to the public. In his eyes it was a statement of power and strength, in Mr McGarvey’s eyes it was the ugliest stadium he’d even seen. In the penultimate visit before lunch, the group paid tribute to Soviets who had also died in the Second World War and visited their memorial. Visits to these sites reiterated to the party that
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Before lunch, we split into two groups. One group crossed others went to see the Holocaust Memorial to the Jews memorial was a piece of art intended by the artist, Peter shapes and sizes spread out on literally a wave of land. the artistic eye it carried a deeper meaning impossible to express.
Germany. Perhaps the most saddening visit of the day, concentration camp. The stories told within the walls of the place were terribly sobering. But the walls within the walls, the wooden huts where minorities were forced to sleep in sparse conditions, the ovens where bodies were burnt, the and the underground store room with an old bloodstain
After lunch we visited some of the other historical sites in the surviving parts of the Berlin Wall. The party was meant parliament, giving us a panoramic view of the city around us, however an emergency session had been called meaning we couldn’t enter. The penultimate visit of the
coldness. The visit transferred to Potsdam, the home of the Prussian Kings (a place of delicate beauty and replication Cold War) before reaching the Wannsee Villa. This was the of millions of Jewish people. The house stationed next to a
references to Jews. The day concluded with a visit to the Fernsehturm in the Alexanderplatz, one of the tallest
arrogant superiority would meet to sign a document they hoped would end the existence and erase the memories of one of the oldest religious minorities in the world.
views that made up for missing out on our appointment at
The last day consisted on a visit to Berlin Zoo and a shopping trip around Berlin. The party endured another twenty-one
On Saturday, the group visited the Jewish Museum, part of a plan by the Post-WWII German government to ensure
in my mind of the history of Berlin, including the atrosities committed by Hitler and his cronies as well as the beauty
the building was to teach its visitors about Jewish culture and open the pathway to understanding that there is more to Jewish history than the Holocaust. The museum provided empathy with Jewish culture exquisitely. The group then visited the Topography of Terrors, located on the site of the Old Gestapo Headquarters. The room provided displays
the places lower down your holiday list, showed its worthy Alasdair Jones, Year 10
Stasi museum which covered the espionage and spying with a drive up the last cobbled street in Berlin and a group bowling match.
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Interact We decided to begin a new charity organisation in the school that was bigger and better than anything before.
The day before Open Evening we got together in the Food our launch to raise club funds. Year 9 and 10 weighed out
on Tuesday lunchtimes and opened up the club to a committee set up and club members began pitching applications for a local charity to support. We decided our main charity would be Caring Hands in the Vale – helping local people in crises within our own community.
to sell to parents. We were also pleased to welcome Jan came to lend support. Georgie Carter, Year 13
Mrs B Taylor & Mr P Meehan
stalls. We planned as many games and activities as
Jess James, Year 10
vegetable to school to provide a Christmas lunch for homeless and people in crisis situations at Caring Hands students donated pile up in the concourse. We were really moved by how generous everyone in the school was. We our vegetables. Ella Wright, Year 12
many roses and secret cards from admirers to their sweethearts and we had fun delivering the roses during form time. The Harmoneves sang love
Storm Joubert & Molly Townsend, Year 9
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Interact organised two events within the school for Sports relief in March. The Tug of War between Sixth Form students and teachers held on Thursday 12th March was great fun, with many students coming to watch the teachers and students battle in the warm ups. Then the audience watched as the teachers and Year 13 thwarted Yearr 12. The next day A ‘Question of Sport’, hosted by the wonderful Mrs Lungley the Arts Centre to watch a teacher and a student team battle it out for the prestigious trophy. Altogether about through sporting events. Victoria Keeble, Year 13 & Pippa Bayliss, Year 12
Our major during the Summer Term was supporting in Evesham on Saturday June 21st. We decided to organise this charity collection as an inter-form competition. Tutor groups either collected some even came up with their own ideas eg a form increase their form total. Café.
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10 photographers to Bristol Zoo on 30th April 2014. A fabulous day was enjoyed by all and some outstanding Pupils entered their best photography into the day’s
by and we were there. The purposes of the trip were three-fold. For Youth Award pupils the purpose was to arrange and plan a trip that was over 100 miles away what organisation is needed to arrange a journey. They management plans. The pupils from ICT were investigating how technology is included for Health and Safety in the rides and how the carts have sensors to begin and end the music. They discovered that there are thousands of sensors in if there is a problem. The Media pupils were given the angles as they could - without losing their cameras! We wet from the water rides) just in time for tea.
Animation A number of year 10 ICT pupils entered the University of Manchester’s Animation14 competition. This is a national digital animation competition with over We are very proud of Zac Sheridan who won a prize for his anti-whaling animation which can be found on our website.
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the studios looming ahead of us. From the moment we entered the studios, the range of props and fantastic photography were evident. From the initial
and stunning spells. Magical creatures were animated using fantastic models and video footage showed us how this was accomplished.
Castle in only 40 days; real gravel and plants were used for landscaping and everything was perfectly hand-sculpted to scale.
in this area.
the history of the home computer, and the students were given the chance to experience home computing as it used to be before computers had graphical user interfaces. They were given some time to play some old computer games, running Pong, one of the earliest computer games, controlled by a variable resistor. The students greatly enjoyed the day, and it provided some valuable context for discussions about computer hardware in lessons. Mr H Parker
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The Carnegie Shadowing Group consisting of Year
into the shortlist in order to choose a winner in time. this is a national school event with about 4000 schools
March and enjoyed reading and discussing a strong shortlist of potential winners of this prestigious local, and national,
about his writing career. He is the author of the ‘Mortal Chaos’ series, and has just published ‘The Everest Files’. He
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Herald’ in a day. The newspaper, which can be seen on the Prince Henry’s website, includes international, national,
second place.
to help at lunchtime. Mrs R Bennington
threatening, tummy churning, dangerous realms of Panen (The Hunger Games).
the character may be feeling at the time; such as happiness once the enemy is defeated, or sadness when a friend or an ally has died.
A Year 10 student who wishes to remain anonymous
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Maths
Despite the weather forecast having us worried we drove ciphers. Our group of Year 9 mathematicians had to get
chance to use a real German Enigma machine which had
mathematician Alan Turing it was interesting to see the
Turing exhibition which included many fascinating artefacts After lunch we had a tour around the site by David, our guide.
certainly bore little resemblance to the laptops and tablets of today! We had a really interesting day and as ever the students were a credit to the school. Mrs B Summers
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A group of Year 9 pupils, under the direction of Miss Worcester, this March. The idea, behind this event, was to give young people the opportunity to see how a Court outcomes and atmosphere of a court case; but this time with us, rather than Judges, defending and prosecuting the defendants, who were also pupils. Of course, it is not only lawyers who are involved in such a trial. Within our team, we had court artists, journalists and magistrates, all of whom played equally vital roles in the proceedings. In order for us to be trained, we not only had help from our came in to school to advise us how best to put our cases.
be awarded two individual prizes for ‘Artist’ and ‘Best Pupil’ and came Second overall, meaning we will be representing
and strong arguments. On Saturday 10 March, we met in Worcester County Court into the building but once in, we could see, from our Tom Parkin 9Z surroundings, what an imposing and important building this was. We were determined not to be nervous, but it was quite hard not to be so. It was good to see the Prince Henry’s team very smartly dressed - with many of the boys occasion. Mr King and Miss Thomas were very reassuring and, in particular, Miss Thomas was most diligent with her all times! After the court cases, of which there were two, we were performances. The judges were very complimentary about the presentation of our cases, and we were delighted to
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It was an honour three years ago for Prince Henry’s High School to achieve the Full International Award in recognition for re-accredited with the Award, three years on. In September this year, Prince Henry’s High School was re-accredited with the International Award which had been in Tanzania with Dumila High School, our European Language Exchanges, our Continental Global Tutor Programme, our of the Global Dimension. These were but a few of the many projects and activities cited in the Award. In summation, after an outstanding Ofsted and year for Prince Henry’s High School, the International Schools Award itself was an outstanding whole school achievement. Well done Prince Henry’s! Mrs E Bloom
At the end of September we hosted the return leg of the German Exchange. Our pupils went to Dresden earlier in the year and now it was time for them to return the hospitality they had received when they were in Germany.
Stratford to name but a few of the destinations. Once again the German visitors impressed us very much with their fantastic command of English and were very gracious
Mrs J Brooke
My exchange experience in France with my French family was an adventure I will never forget. I feel that I have learnt a French. During our stay we visited the beautiful Montpellier Le Vieux and the sights of magical caves, l’Aven Armend. As well as all the sight seeing of museums and the beautiful landscapes surrounding Millau, we also went to many activities if you were feeling brave enough. As well as the ‘Accrobranch’ the visit to the 2nd pylon of the famous Millau Viaduct and listening to the stages of factory as we had a guided tour around the caves and everyone had the chance to try the delicious cheeses. I feel the worst part of the trip was leaving Millau and all of our exchanges partners who are now our friends. However I By James Bubb, Year 10
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to see cultural sites, such as our visits to the Alhambra , which is an historic Islamic palace, and Torcal, a nature many popular tourist cities, such as Granada and Malagawhich included a visit to the Pablo Picasso museum and the impressive Malaga Cathedral. We visited the Malaga sea life centre and had free time around Puerto Marina, where we got to explore the local shops and beaches. Also, we visited the Malaga botanical gardens. We even got to try local cuisine, with a visit to a churro café.
Dans un avenir proche, je vais déménager loin de la campagne à Venise en Italie parce que ma mère a trouvé un nouveau travail. Je crois que je vais adorer Venise parce que pour moi c’est la plus belle ville au monde. passionne. Cependant, j’aime aussi les italiens chaleureux et la joie qui a l’air d’émaner de chaque personne. Des avantages de vivre à Venise vont comprendre le fait que Venise a la meilleur nourriture au monde et la nourriture va être tellement délectable que je ne vais jamais vouloir retourner en l’Angleterre! Cependant, un désavantage de ma nouvelle vie sera que c’est probable que ma nouvelle maison va déborder avec les inondations mais j’attends y déménager avec impatience quand même. By Sophie Metcalf, Year 10
about Spanish culture and language.
In July of 2013 sixteen students and three teachers travelled for twenty six hours to Tanzania, where we would spend the It all began on the tropical island of Zanzibar, the country’s tourist centre, where for three days we were able to absorb the vibrant atmosphere whilst learning about Tanzania’s history and its role in the 19th century slave trade, as well as A seven-hour bus journey and two hour ferry away from Zanzibar was Dumila, a small rural village where we spent the
everything we had done for them.
The trip was an eye-opening and incredible experience, one that none of us will ever forget! By Harry Poole, Year 13
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March 2014 the SS American sailed into the Evesham Arts Centre with its crew and passengers from Prince earlier with the hotly contested auditions and once the cast had been selected, the journey from page to stage began by adapting PG Wodehouse’s witty script, Porter’s music and lyrics performed by Prince Henry’s very own talented musicians - ‘A Band on Ship’ also superbly conducted by Mr Bullas. The SS American was in port for four nights and with costumes were stunning and the set was amazing. whom there are too many to mention. The lighting was also brilliant, led by Mr Dyer and his team.
We were all bubbling with excitement in the months leading up to the music tour. A countdown of days started from day and preparation for the concerts we would be performing in Germany. There was an amazing atmosphere on the tour. We performed in a variety of places from formal concerts experience of being on tour was amazing and the concerts were huge fun. we were performing in a concert, although no one really
On behalf of what became a very supportive and tight show and its journey was a truly wonderful experience and one I’m sure none of us will ever forget! WHAT HO! Tom Simpson (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh)
bass, several percussionists and everyone else singing and dancing, with some interesting harmonies. I loved it; it was a truly amazing feeling. This wasn’t the only moment though, singing in Salzburg Cathedral will be something I will never forget. Performing which was an immense feeling; the organ and the singers sounded fantastic amongst the acoustics.
for everyone. The people themselves on tour were a huge part of it. as well as all having fun together. Travelling on the bus was chatting. Each evening we had fun whether having a miniIt will be an experience none of us will ever forget. I’m so glad that I was a part of it. I made many new friends, including Bettina our guide, and I’ve got many photos to remember it all by as well as some fantastic memories. Lucy Fowler, Year 13
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adaptation of J M Barrie’s classic tale ‘Wendy and Peter Pan.’
well as Doctor Who!
dancing shadows who captivated the audience each time they appeared. The section of the stage that opened up to the audience to reveal the Lost Boys’ den was a highlight. Perhaps the most brilliant aspect of the show however was Overall it was a wonderful night for all; impressive acting and exceptional choreography really brought the show to life (especially considering it was only the second night). Katherine Bertram, Year 10
On Monday 10 February 2014 Symphony Hall, Birmingham was alive with the sound of singing as the West Midlands Federation of Music Services staged its fourth joint authority singing event. In the evening there was a concert featuring a massed choir of KS2/3 pupils, conducted by David Lawrence and featuring solo performances from high standard vocal groups of young people from across the West Midlands. The Prince Henry’s Singers – an auditioned vocal ensemble – directed by Head of Music Mr Bullas, represented Worcestershire and performed two pieces on the stage at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham; Eric Whitacre’s ‘The Seal Lullaby’ written for SATB and piano accompaniment, and Billy Joel’s Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel), an eight part a cappella piece. as well as educational and inspiring. Mr P Bullas
Worcestershire Young Musician festival where they performed a solo item each at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester.
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capacity during this period.
lows throughout their season and hopefully they have learnt from both. Highlights include good wins against St Edward’s and Evesham High, as well as reaching the District Cup Semi Final where we unfortunately losing to the eventual winners. The U16 rugby team had a slightly more challenging season but managed an excellent win over Evesham High.
game against Cleeve. The B team won their Cheltenham District tournament as well.
were also in a fortunate position this year to have two strong U18 teams to represent the school; both teams recorded some excellent results across the term.
have been many success stories, including our U16 Badminton squad who won the District Tournament.
September. Well done boys. (see separate article). 2013/14 has been another fantastic year of sport at Prince Henry’s. Mr J Bridgens
A number of our students have excelled in their chosen sports away from School. These include Henry Talbot
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part in the local ‘Voices and Visions Dance Festival ‘held in The Arts Centre. The dance club is run and organised by Holly Kent who comes in on Monday lunchtimes and choreographs dances to perform at schools from all over the local area including First schools, Middle schools and Prince Henry’s students. There were a variety of dances, ranging from rainforests to transformations of liquids to gases, to dances to the pop songs ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ and ‘Emmy colourful and creative costumes each telling the audience a story with their dances. At the end of the morning everyone had had a great time andlots of fun, from enjoying getting the chance to entertain everyone and be entertained by others. It was a very successful morning having all of the schools come together with a variety of ages performing with lots of talent shining
September. Over 400 schools entered the competition,
team comfortably defeated Warden School of Sussex in the a much bigger and stronger team. Once again the Prince
Michael Towey, Matt Knight, Brent Mcomish, Harry Bolland.
again next year. Laura Dyson, Year 11
these Values through sporting activities that they have helped to plan and lead. So far they have organised and run a Year 9 Interform Benchball competition. Marshalled the Middle School District Cross Country and helped to plan and lead the Inclusion Festival where 20 they were selected by Get Set to have the opportunity to go to the Sports Fest. Training Centres for GB teams and athletes. Sports Fest was organised to Inspire students to experience the exciting world of Paralympic Sports with many opportunities to have a go. On our On Monday 19th May 2014, eight Year 10 Legacy Leaders arrival we were met by the Director of Get Set and he explained headed to SportsCity, Manchester as VIP guests of Get Set to where they met Dame Sarah Storey, multi-gold medallist in Cycling and Kelly Gallagher, and had an opportunity to try out Wheelchair Henry’s High School and the local First and Middle schools, they are ensuring that Olympic and Paralympic Values are still Mrs S Thorner launched in September 2013 they have ‘Pledged’ to up hold
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Science Science Show In October Prince Henry’s welcomed pupils from
On Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March Prince Henry’s
in a Science game show presented by Science Oxford. They were joined by our Year 9 and 10 students who competitions. We also saw the Bloodhound car, which is going to attempt to set a new land speed record in of demonstrations, answering questions including What some of their robots. Overall everyone enjoyed the day and we returned to school full of excitement and freebies. occurrences in a completely new light.
Harry Britten 9C, Thomas Stephenson 9M and Dan Smith 9F
Department on June 18th to extend their understanding of a jelly baby wave model and investigate UV light.
The Science Department were pleased to participate in the Year 9 Language Day at the end of September. Students famous Scientist and the country that they were born Poland and Celsius from Sweden), magic marshmallows England). Students enjoyed guessing which country the theories.
industry and give students an insight into potential careers in science and technology. Local companies and organisations provided exhibitions, lectures and hands-on practical sessions where the students learnt about everything from pathology and forensics to chemical engineering and helicopter design.
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In the Summer Term, our Applied Science Year 12 students went on a trip to Lower Smite Farm (part of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust) for the day. The aim of the visit was to have a go at using various ecological sampling methods and ultimately carry out an investigation into the abundance and distribution of species, in preparation for one of their A2 portfolios.
the two sites. They carried out pond dipping in order to collect species, which they then had to identify Water Boatmen! After spending lots of time outside, we using a variety of statistical analysis.
For three years Astronomy has been running as an optional after school GCSE for Year 11s and Sixth Formers. On Brian Cox thrown in! The students show a great dedication and interest in Astrophysics, attending lessons after school for two hours every
Miss C Toone
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placement in a STEM based industry of our choice why we wanted a placement and go through an interview process to be selected as one of their students. It’s alongside professors and doctors, contributing to get paid to do it!
mathematicians in universities, commercial companies, voluntary organisations and research institutions. Students are particularly encouraged who don’t have a family history of going to university.
I attended the 3 day Smallpeice trust General Engineering residence and used all the University facilities. I was slightly apprehensive about the course however after the we never got bored because of the range of activities,
placed weights on our bridge until it collapsed. Finally, as companies there running the activities such as Land to do engineering when I leave school. Ed Betteridge, Year 9
Engineering at University. The courses are sponsored and run by blue chip companies and give students hands on experience of what an Engineer actually does.
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had to build a car from recycled materials, test and then race it against the other 2 teams in the club. We didn’t go straight. We had great fun overcoming these problems although our car is more glue than anything else! This has meant we had lots of practice with the glue gun and really enjoyed learning how to use a solar Gilly Russell, Year 9 The Toyota STEM Challenge is a club for Year 9 pupils who design and build a car made from recycled materials and use a solar panel to provide energy. There were 3 teams in this year’s competition and the winning team were the Treehuggers.
The Winning Car
The Winning ‘Treehugger’ Team
‘Cherryades’ Team Racing
‘Mindless Mining‘ Team
a Year 11 team, who were trying to build on what they had achieved last year. February. Both Year 10 teams battled valiantly, but as expected, they lost most of their matches against much older and more experienced teams. The Year 11 team won
For the second year, Prince Henry’s has entered the Vex
11 team again won more matches than they lost, and won
to design, build and program a robot. Each team’s robot
in the Quarter Finals.
the time being driven by remote control, and part of the time operating purely via its programming. This year we
their robots, and thoroughly deserved their successes.
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‘Donut Club’ is a group which meets every Friday lunchtime to discuss a wide range of topics (chosen by students beforehand) varying from the legality of modern day warfare to whether or not it is at all ethical to perform medical tests on animals. The club often examines what philosophers and other experienced professionals past and present believe and the evidence used to support in the future. the philosophical questions being studied. One of the most popular topics covered was on the use of drones and whether or not it is considered ethical to use such equipment in military exercises. This question received a range of responses ‘pilot’s’ natural human instinct and reaction. Many pointed out the relationship between graphic video games and increasingly accurate techniques widely used across the world and how this may change our historical thoughts on warfare. of philosophy itself still has a place in the modern world of today.
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role in recruiting and training new entrants to the profession, identifying leadership potential and providing support for other schools. Prince Henry’s High School was one of only 200 schools in England to be granted teaching school status in the latest designation round.
training and professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career. They raise standards through school-to-school support, engage in research and development, and ensure that the most talented school leaders are spotted and supported to become successful headteachers.
accolade and fantastic recognition of the excellent teaching and learning that occurs at Prince Henry’s each day. We are
quality of the teaching schools programme.
supporting other schools.”
of the Computing curriculum. This is particularly pertinent this year with Prince Henry’s being awarded Teaching School status Computing At Schools is a national, grass roots, movement organised by teachers to support each other in delivering high quality Computing lessons. The Three Counties CAS hub is particularly active and Mr Brant has been active at this This year the Prince Henry’s Computing teachers have been playing a very active role in the local Computing At Schools in the local area was a big step that has meant Mr Brant group. Mr Brant was awarded Master Teacher status in pyramid schools to help them prepare for the new Computing his focus this year, has been overwhelmingly positive and Master Teacher status so that he too can get involved in support continues until the end of this academic year. supporting our colleagues in other schools with their delivery
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Sonare, performed by our brass ensemble, the stage Prem Kumar, Professor of Physiological Science at the University of Birmingham’s School of Clinical & Experimental Medicine. Professor Kumar, a long standing friend who had mentored Dr Evans during
Prince Henry’s annual Speech Day ceremony
present prizes to students, before receiving a vote of
edition of The Henrician had gone to print. Headteacher, and was the culmination of an extremely busy and successful year for the school. The ceremony itself followed its traditional format with Chairman of Governors, Mr Butcher, opening proceedings. Dr Evans then delivered the Headteacher’s report especially created for the occasion. Dr Evans opened his speech by paying tribute to Malcolm Farmer, Science Technician, and Gordon Grove, former Head of Maths and almost lifelong Henrician who passed away
(many of which were featured in the 2013 was the two day Ofsted visit held in May 2013, when the school received another outstanding judgement from the inspection team. After a musical interlude of Canzona per Page 38
excellent tea prepared and served by Mrs Cox and
Year 9 Merit Prizes: Year 10 Merit Prizes: Joseph Sandham, Thomas Simpson, Sarah Taylor, Georgia Wilcox, Katherine Wright Year 11 Merit Prizes: Year 12 Merit Prizes: Jemima Barnett, Joseph Beirns, Jessica Bell, Anna Blyth, George Claridge, Headteacher’s Special Prizes for Exemplary Approach to School Life: Katie Milner, Bethan Smith, David Trevorrow
Alderman Byrd Memorial Prize for English Andrew Thomas Prize for Computing
Alexander Jones Jonathon Hancox
Bent Prize for Modern Languages Bond Prize for Perseverance Burlingham Prize for Science
Holly Sagar Elizabeth Fray Alex Gittens
Chairman of Governors Prize for Drama
Jessica Dallard
EDFAS Young Arts Bursary
Joshua Wheeler
Fowler Prize for Mathematics
Jonathon Hancox
Gordon Grove Prize for the Best Year 11 Mathematics Qualifying Examination
Matthew Manns
Guy Spencer Prize for Art
Holly Broome
Hartwell Prize for Design Technology
Emma Hardiman
Modern European Languages Heathcote Prize for Modern Languages Hutchinson Prize for History
Matthew Manns Joseph Gisbourne Ciaran Grant
Miller Prize for Creative Art
Frances Harvey
Peter Spencer Prize for Geography Philip Martin Memorial Prize for ICT Piper Prize for Maths and Physics
Alex Calado Kimberly Hill Will Coldicott
Powell Prize for ICT
Lauren Green
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Shaw Prize for Science Special Prize for Health and Social Care
Benjamin Scarrott Abigael Palmer
The Enterprise Prize The Evesham Journal Prize
Albert Wall Charlotte Brown
The History Department Prize The ICT Department Prize for Creative Media
Lucy Button Hannah Kilby
The Probus Club of Evesham Cecil Slocombe Memorial Prize for Modern Languages
Louisa Davis
Examination
Prizes for Service Armstrong Prize for Endeavour Cox Prize for Service to the School Stanley & Daphne English Prize for Service to the Community Lamb Prize for Service to School Sport Leedham Prize for Services to School Sport
Gemma Underwood Ellis Tustin Harry Bulow Ben Capaldi Alex Hammerton
Special Prize for Film Studies Special Prize for Food Technology Special Prize for Service to School Dance
Alice Usher Georgia Cother Lucy Fowler
The Carr Family Prize for Service to the School
Beatrix Dooey
‘The Giles Hudson’ Memorial Prize for Head Boy
Ciaran Grant
Workman Foundation Prizes to 2012 Year 13 Leavers Hazelhurst Prize Penney Prize
Elizabeth Sandham Liddy Ellis Tom Stanley
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