The Henrician (2023)

The

Henrician 2023

PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An “Outstanding” Academy for Students aged 13-18

Welcome

HEADTEACHER’S WELCOME Elizabeth’s remarkable life and achievements in a series of special assemblies. In recent weeks we have seen the baton being passed to the next generation with the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

As I write my welcome message for the 2023 edition of The Henrician, I am reflecting upon another year that has seen some remarkable highs and lows on a global and national level, and within our close-knit Prince Henry’s community.

On the wider stage, the terrible war in Ukraine has entered its second year, with no immediate end in sight and, more recently, we have witnessed distressing scenes of conflict in Sudan.

In September 2022, just as I was in the midst of giving a welcome presentation to the parents and carers of our new Year 12 students, the news broke that, mere weeks after the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and after 70 years of selfless service, Her Majesty the Queen had passed away. The scenes following this sad announcement and leading up to her state funeral, were something that no-one within the current Prince Henry’s community had experienced before and we reflected upon Queen

The Prince Henry’s community has also experienced its own loss this year, when we returned to school immediately after the October half-term break to the dreadful news that our much-loved Site Manager, Nigel Hopkins, had died unexpectedly.

A former Prince Henry’s student, whose wife Sarah and sons Jack and Max had also attended the school, Nigel worked here for 22 years. He was a huge character, much loved and respected by staff and students alike and this was reflected by the fact that, on a wet day in November, the entire school community stood in the rain outside the front of the school and on the main car park as he made one final visit to the place that had meant so much to him. Everyone had a “Nigel story” to tell about his wit, wicked sense of humour and above all, his care and compassion. Nigel – thank you for everything – we miss you.

Nigel would not have wanted us to spend too much time grieving and, thankfully, there have been many uplifting moments during the past year, including the return of our school musical after a Covid-enforced break of three years. “We Will Rock You” was performed across four sold-out nights in February and the sheer talent, enthusiasm and energy of everyone involved both onstage

and behind the scenes was wonderful to behold.

The Christmas Concert and two charity events organised by our Interact group – Drop the Mic and the Spring Show – gave our students more opportunities to showcase their skills in front of live audiences.

Students have also had a chance to enjoy a full range of extra-curricular activities (including large numbers of students participating in Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions), sporting fixtures and school trips. It has been especially pleasing to see the return of overseas trips, which have included a ski trip to Italy; Sixth Form trip to New York and Washington; Year 10 trips to the Netherlands (Geography) and Berlin (History); a Sports Tour to the Netherlands; and, before the end of the Summer Term, a Year 9 trip to the WW1 Battlefields.

Further development of the school site has taken place during the last year. Our new on-site bus bay has made an enormous difference to the safe and efficient arrival and departure of buses. Since September, our new Music Department located within the Alex Gregory Pavilion has made a real impact for our students. We are grateful to the Wolfson Foundation for their generous donation which made this possible. I would also like to thank several members of the community for their generosity in donating their musical instruments to the school.

must pay tribute to four members of staff who, between them have amassed a remarkable 85 years of dedicated service to Prince Henry’s and its community. Earlier this academic year, we sadly said farewell to Miss Berry (Head of ICT), who made the difficult decision to retire on health grounds after 23 years at the school. After 23 years, Mrs Tozer (Deputy Head of Sixth Form/Head of Careers & Enterprise) will be retiring, as will Mrs Bannister (Modern Languages), who will have completed 22 years at the school. Miss Hanson, a longstanding member of our Learning Support Team also retired at Easter, after 17 years at Prince Henry’s. On behalf of the whole school community, I would like to thank all of these colleagues for all that they have done for the many thousands of students they have taught and supported during their time at Prince Henry’s and to wish them all the very best for the future.

My sincere thanks to all the staff who support our students so well, and to our Governors for their commitment and support. Special thanks also to the team that put this together: Mrs Barker, Mr Dyer and Mrs Bradley.

I am proud to commend the 2023 edition of The Henrician to you.

Dr A Evans, Headteacher July 2023

As we approach the end of this year – my eleventh as Headteacher of this wonderful school – as is normal, we must say farewell to the students and staff who will be leaving us and moving on to the next stage in their lives and careers. This year, I

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A WELCOME TO STAFF During the course of the school year we have welcomed a number of new members of staff.

Miss Bitcon (Art), Dr Callow (RE), Mr George (ICT), Mrs Grove (Maths), Miss Jackson (Geography), Mr Loader (PE) and Mrs Vaughan (Modern Languages) joined our teaching staff in September, together with Mr Fisher (Music), who had been an invaluable member of our Learning Supervisor team since 2009. Ms Taylor (Deputy Director of TSH) and Mr Russell (ICT) also joined Prince Henry’s during the Summer Term.

The following colleagues have joined our support staff: Ms Waite (Food Technician); Mrs Furniss (Finance Assistant); Mr Griffiths and Mr Kakalejcik (Site Assistants); Miss Emms (Teaching School Hub/SCITT Administrator); and Mrs Watts (Learning Support Assistant). Mrs Cape, Mrs Henly and Mrs Simpson, who have been members of our exam invigilation team for some time have taken on additional roles as members of our Reception and administration team, and we have also welcomed Mr Brewster (Careers Adviser) back to Prince Henry’s.

Mrs Bannister

Miss Berry

Miss Bitcon

Mrs Brockbank

Mrs Hanson

Mrs Hall

Mrs Howe

Mrs Rees

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A FAREWELL TO STAFF During the course of the year we also said farewell to Mrs Fryer (English – 9 years), Mrs Watson (Careers), and Mrs Brockbank (Learning Support Assistant).

Dr Evans has already paid tribute to Miss Berry (Head of ICT – 23 years), Mrs Tozer (Deputy Head of Sixth Form & Head of Careers – 23 years), Mrs Bannister (Modern Languages – 22 years), and Miss Hanson (Learning Support – 17 years) all of whom have, or will be retiring. Mrs Hall (English and Deputy Head of Year 10 – 14 years) and Mrs Fenney (Teaching School and SCITT Administrator – 9 years) will also be retiring after many years of service to the school.

At the end of this year, we will also be saying farewell to Miss Howe (Science – 7 years), Dr Callow (RE) and Miss Bitcon (Art), who will be taking up posts at other schools; Mr Granados (Spanish – 7 years); and Mrs Rees, one of our Learning Support Assistants, who will be commencing Initial Teacher Training in September as a member of our 2023-24 SCITT cohort. We will also be saying goodbye to Mr Simpson who, having joined us as a Learning Supervisor/Student Mentor in 2020, successfully completed his Initial Teacher Training as a member of our 2022-23 SCITT cohort and will now be embarking on his career as a Teacher of English at a school in London.

We would like to thank all of these colleagues for their hard work and support, and to wish them well for the future.

Dr Callow

Mrs Fenney

Mr Simpson

Mrs Fryer

Mrs Tozer

Mr Granados

Mrs Watson

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Nigel Hopkins 1962-2022 As a former student at Prince Henry’s and lifelong Evesham resident, Nigel joined the school’s site team in 2000, becoming Head Caretaker in 2010. He played a key role in the day-to-day smooth running of Prince Henry’s, whether it be maintaining an immaculate school site, including decorating and refurbishing many of the classrooms during school holidays; overseeing students playing on the astro turf at lunchtime; undertaking snow clearance to keep the school operational when necessary; and making sure that the school looked at its best for events such as our Open Evenings and Speech Day. He also will have been well-known to the many organisations who hired the school’s facilities, including the Henrician Theatre.

I appreciate how much of a shock this has been to the whole school community. Having spoken to staff before school this morning, the news was shared with our students during Tutor Time and we all joined together in a minute’s silence to reflect on our many fond memories of Nigel and the massive contribution he made to Prince Henry’s. His passing leaves a huge hole at the very heart of the school and our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah, Jack, Max and the rest of his family and many friends.

Dr Evans Headteacher

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Staff of Prince Henry’s 2022-2023

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Headteacher: Dr A A L Evans, BSc (Hons), PhD, NPQH, NPQEL Senior Deputy Headteacher: Mr B J Freeman, MEd, BA (Hons), NPQH Deputy Headteachers: Mrs N J Barker, BA (Hons), NPQSL

Mrs A C Lungley, BSc (Hons), NPQH

Mrs S Thomas, BEd (Hons) Assistant Headteachers: Mr A Duffy, BEd (Hons) (also Director of SCITT & Teaching School Hub)

Mrs C E Webb, BA (Hons) (also Head of Sixth Form) Senior Teachers: Mrs D P Couliou, BA (Hons), NPQSL (also Head of Languages)

Mrs C L Fisher, BMed Sci (Hons) (also Head of Science)

Miss T D Marcham, BSc (Hons)

SUPPORT STAFF Administration Mr A Hulse, BEng (Hons) Mrs Z Y Bradley, BA (Hons), Assoc CIPD Mr P Barrington, FMAAT Mrs L J Adams, BA (Hons) Mrs A M Davey Mrs C Cape Mr S Dyer Miss C A Emms, BSc (Hons)

Mrs R B Fenney Mrs A Furniss Mrs J Gardiner Mrs K Granacki Mrs H E Green Mrs J Henly Mr T Linley Mrs S L Lyons Miss D P Perks

Mrs E J Shephard Mrs J Simpson Mrs N Tranter Mrs M Wall Mrs L Walker, BEd (Hons) Miss M Willis Mrs C J Whiteley

Student Behaviour & Welfare Mr C C Brewster, RCDP Mrs K A Charlton Mrs J Dobbins Mrs J D Haskell

Mrs S Jennings Mrs C Retallick, Dip Couns Mrs J Southwell Mrs J E Stones

Mrs D M Walters

Instrumental Staff Mrs M Dolby, BMus Mr I Hattersley Mrs C Hodgetts

Mrs A G Hughes, BMus (Hons) Mr A Iliffe, BSc Mr R Painter, MMus, BMus (Hons)

Ms S Reid Mr S Watkins, BMus (Hons)

Learning Support & Resources Mrs C L Anderson Mrs H E Bloom, BA Mr M E Futers Mrs B Fordham, BSc (Hons) Mrs F Foster, BA (Hons)

Mrs H Piper Ms K A Read Mrs W S Rees, BSc (Hons), MSc Mrs S J Rozga Mrs A M Ridley

Ms C Richards Mrs K L Short, BA (Hons) Mrs C M Watts, BA (Hons)

Technicians (Design Technology, ICT and Science) Mr D L Pilling Mrs C J Dziczkaniece, BSc (Hons) Mr G J Crouch, BSc Ms C Waite Mr A Dingley Mrs N Jones, BSc (open) Site Facilities Management & Supervision Mr P Bell Mr R D Perks Mr M Griffiths Mr D Kakalejcik Mr K Mellors

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Mrs H D De Silva Morgan, BSc (Hons)

TRUSTEES & GOVERNORS Trustees of the Prince Henry’s High School Academy Trust Lord Faulkner of Worcester Mr S Cook Mr S Butcher Mr J Painter Governors of the Prince Henry’s High School Academy Trust Mr S Butcher (Chairman) Mrs D Edmondson Mr K Watson (Vice Chairman) Mrs F George Dr A A L Evans (Headteacher), Mrs L Mrs G Getting M Biggs Dr V Hardwick Mrs J L Brett Mr A Harris Mr S L D Cook Mr J Painter Mr J Curran Rev Dr E Pillar

Miss D Stubbs Mr K Watson Mr C Simpson Mr M F Thompson Mrs L Walker

TEACHING STAFF Mrs J M Aitken, BA (Hons) Mrs A L Allen, BSc (Hons) Mrs J C August, BA (Hons) Mrs S D Bannister, BA (Hons) Mrs R Baston, MEng (Hons), NASENCo, PAPAA Miss E J Bitcon, BA (Hons) Mrs L Boyle, BA (Hons) Mr B B Bornoff, BA (Hons) Mr M C Brant, BSc (Hons), NPQML Mr P A G Bullas, BA (Hons) Mr M A Cain, BA (Hons), NPQLBC Mr D F Z Cains, MA, BA (Hons), NPQML Dr R C Callow, BA (Hons), MA, DProf Miss H Clilverd, BSc (Hons), NPQML Mr N A Collings, BSc (Hons) Mrs M Cook, BA (Hons) Mr T R L Cooper, LLB (Hons), MCGI, NPQML, NPQLBC Mrs D L Cox, BEd (Hons) Mrs C E Deakin, BSc (Hons), NPQML Mr N Dick, MBA, BA (Hons) Mr A N Dingley, BA (Hons) Mr L Fisher, BSc (Hons) Mr C H Gardner, BEd Mr W M George, B.IT Miss H E Gillespie, MA, BA (Hons), NPQML Miss A Giordano, BA (Hons), NPQML Mr J P Granados Trujillo, BA (Hons), NPQML Mrs E C T Griffiths, MA, BA (Hons) Miss T L Griffiths, BSc (Hons) Mrs S J Grove, MA, BA (Hons) Mrs F M Habgood, BEd Miss J L Hack, MA, BA (Hons) Mrs S Hall, BA (Hons) Mr S J Heafield, MSc, BSc (Hons) Mrs G L Hobbiss, BA (Hons) Miss J C Howe, MSc, BSc (Hons), NPQLT Miss J F C F Jackson, BA (Hons) Mr J T Kelly, BEd Mrs P K Kelly, BA (Hons), NPQML Mr J R King, BA (Hons), NPQML Mrs J M Kirby, BSc (Hons) Mr R Kitson, BA (Hons), NPQML

Mrs T Lancaster, BSc (Hons), NPQLT Mrs A E Lee, BA (Hons) Mr M R Line, BSc (Hons) Mr C Loader, BSc (Hons) Miss E J Loverock, MA, BA (Hons) Miss T D Marcham, BSc (Hons) Ms D Martin, BSc (Hons), NPQLT Mr J P Martin, BSc (Hons), NPQSL Ms M A Maurice, BA (Hons) Mrs E R McNally, BSc (Hons), NPQML Mrs K E Mifflin, BA (Hons) Mrs H L Miles, BSc (Hons) Miss C M Moore, BSc (Hons) Mrs S K Nolan, BSc (Hons), PAPAA Mrs E R O’Connell, BA (Hons) Mrs K L O’Loughlin, BA (Hons) Mrs H Oldham, BSc (Hons) Dr J P Orme, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD Miss C L Park, MSci (Hons) Mrs C Parker-Winters, BA (Hons) Mrs G Pearce, BSc (Hons) Mr M L R Pethybridge, BSc (Hons) Mr B J D Pigott, BSc (Hons) Mr T A Pilling, BSc (Hons) Miss C C Rimell, BSc (Hons) Miss L A Robinson, BSc (Hons) Mr L Roleston, BA (Hons) Mr E O Russell, BEng (Hons) Mrs L A Salter-Coombe, BA (Hons) Mrs M J Sherman, BA (Hons), NPQML Miss K M Smedley, BA (Hons) Mrs B Summers, BSc (Hons) Ms A R Taylor, BESS (Hons), NPQSL Mrs H B A Taylor, BEd Miss S L Thomas, BTh (Hons) Mr M F Thompson, BSc (Hons), NPQSL Mrs S Thorner, BEd (Hons), NPQSL Mrs J K Tozer, BSc (Hons) Mrs S Vaughan, BA (Hons) Mr M J Winters, BA (Hons)

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Head Students & Senior Prefects

After such a fulfilling time here at Prince Henry’s it is difficult to say goodbye. As Head Students, we have been privileged to speak at many major events during our time here, but we have also been privileged to be a part of and experience so much.

Our time at Prince Henry’s has been disrupted by the Covid-19 Pandemic, yet we have been able to spend our last year witnessing the school emerge from the Pandemic stronger than ever.

One of the determining factors in our success was the constant support we received throughout our time, both during the pandemic on online learning and within the school grounds. We would like to give our thanks to all of the staff here at Prince Henry’s for their time spent going above and beyond to support us. We would like to give special thanks to Mrs Webb and the Sixth Form Team for their constant support throughout our first experience of external examinations.

Although we were not able to experience GCSEs in full form after the Pandemic, we have still been able to indulge in the many opportunities presented to us during the last two years. The School’s Performance of “We Will Rock You” must be a highlight of the year, and of our time here. The opportunity for the entire school community to get involved on such a project, and then perform to a sold-out audience was something we will never forget. On top of the show, there have been so many wonderful extra-curricular activities constantly running, and we would encourage all prospective and current students to engage with as much as they possibly can!

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As students, we have been amazed by the feel of community within the school. The school’s charity group, Interact, has hosted many fundraisers – Drop the Mic, Comic Relief, and so many more.

All the proceeds from these events have gone on to support the local and wider community, and it has been a pleasure to see students from all years joining to support the community and each other.

We have been able to meet with Dr Evans and the Senior Leadership Team multiple times over the course of the year to discuss and suggest potential changes to the school system and are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to do so – even if it was occasionally difficult to think of anything at all!

In our brief time within our role as Head Students, we hope we have made a positive impact to the school in the future, it certainly has had a positive impact on us. Every opportunity we have had presented to us has allowed us to grow as an individual, and we feel we are now ready to step out into the wider society ready for whatever we want to do. We will always be proud Henricians!

Harry Gorrill, Theo Rodgers and Ella Webley Head Students of 2023

SENIOR PREFECTS 2022-2023 Harry Gorrill

Head Students: Theo Rodgers

Ella Webley

Kiaragh Brown

Deputy Head Students: Ellie Chester

Evie Watts

Lewis Anderson Caitlin Beasley Jessica Brownlee Finlay Burford Joseph Burford Anna Cole Edward Cowper Grace Crowley Joshua Cushway Daisy Edwards

Prefects: Isabel Fairchild Asa Field Niall Guppy Daniel Jones Lea Kaneva Jessica Lawson Samuel Lyons Jack Marsh Edward O’Sullivan Holly Page

Jessica-May Pope Elizabeth Price Emma Price Lauren Robinson Tristan Robinson Lawson Sadler Rowan Snell Cornelius Uys

Rewards Tea Parties

Rewards Tea Parties with Dr Evans and the Senior Team Every year, Dr Evans and the Senior Team host Rewards Tea Parties for students who have worked exceptionally well. Staff offer tea, coffee and juice to the students, along with fresh fruit and cakes. The students receive a special Prince Henry’s pen to remember the occasion by.

Congratulations to all our Tea Party Rewards students.

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YEAR 11 YEAR 10 YEAR 9

YEAR 13 REWARDS TEA PARTY YEAR 12

Rewards Tea Parties

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Art, Textiles & Design Technology Show The Art, Design and Technology Show 2022 featured work produced

by Year 11 and 13 Fine Art, Textile and Design Technology students during their GCSE and A-Level Courses and a diverse range of themes, ideas ans skills were showcased. All Year 11 and 13 Art and Textiles students had their work featured, alongside a selection of Design Technology coursework . Textiles students’ work was included in two fashion shows and visitors to the catwalk show were also able to view a display of Year 12 project work in The Henrician. We are incredibly proud of all of our students and the hard work, dedication and inspiring creativity that they have shown throughout the last two years.

Mrs J Aitken Head of Art

Show Stopper Tabitha James

Year 13 Winner Amy Watson

Year 11 Joint Winner Dimitar Slavov

Year 11 Joint Winner Eleanor White

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GAMES DAY

On Wednesday 5th July nearly 650 students in Years 9 and 10 embarked on a round robin Games Day competition where their House would compete against the other Houses in a variety of activities. It has been wonderful to see students engage fully in extra-curricular activities once again. This year students embarked on: Handball, Football, Rounders, Benchball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket, Boccia and a new activity consisting of Board Games. The weather had blessed us and the students did themselves proud with skilful demonstrations, tactical target throwing and outstanding teamwork and team spirit.

Standing back and witnessing our amazing students engaging fully in competitive activities but also teaching each other various cards games and strategic Chess maneouvers was a wonderful sight. Our students again rose to the challenge and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The competition was tight as the points came in; winners in Year 10 were Burlingham and in Year 9 Burlingham and Lichfield crowned winners. The points that were awarded in Games Day were then carried over to the House totals that would lead to the House Cup winners, to be announced at the end of Sports Day. Mrs Thorner July 2023

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Year 12 students had their own Games event on School Games Day in which they were competing for the Tutor Group Sports Cup. It was a hugely enjoyable morning and all of Year 12 took part representing their tutor groups in what became an extremely competitive morning.

They took part in a range of races including egg and spoon relay, sack race relay, over and under balloon relay, 5-legged race and ‘dress-up’ relay. The competition culminated in a very hotly contested inter-tutor group tug-of-war.

The results were very close at the end with 12CED winning the cup, 12FH in silver medal position and 12JGT taking bronze position. There was some fantastic team spirit with tutor groups dressing to a theme including 12FH in Hawaiian costume, 12MW in ‘blue and sparkles’, 12SV in fancy dress, 12AG in matching hats and 12RCC in matching high vis jackets. 12JMK were the stand out team with their green fancy dress theme including Kermit, a dinosaur, green tutus and several green ‘morph’ suits, in addition the form accompanied all the events with drumming ably guided by Mr Fisher, which really added to the atmosphere. It was excellent fun and Year 12, and their tutors, are to be congratulated on their willingness to throw themselves into the activities and the happy atmosphere of friendly rivalry that accompanied the sports.

Mrs Webb Assistant Head & Head of Sixth Form July 2023

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SPORTS DAY Prince Henry’s Sports Day was an absolute thrill this year, leaving no room for disappointment!

Witnessing students compete in the classic disciplines of track events, jumping events, and throwing events was truly captivating. The participation of our Sixth Form students once again added to the grandeur, resulting in a resounding success and some outstanding performances. We extend our warmest congratulations to the deserving Athletes of the day, who accumulated the highest points in their respective year groups: Henry Dauncy and Josie Mallows from Year 9, Kelsie Taylor Slade and Harry Vale from Year 10, and Alyssa Croft and Theo Gorton from Year 12.

Moreover, we applaud Burlingham House for securing the overall Sports Day winner’s trophy.

Every student showcased a commendable level of skill and dedication while representing their House, creating a truly fantastic atmosphere. Even those who were not actively participating in the events showed tremendous support for their House by lining the track. The crowd’s enthusiastic cheers and applause elevated the performances of their peers, making it a day to be cherished in our memories!

Mr B Pigott July 2023

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School Production

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We Will Rock You Many thanks for supporting our students with this year’s production of ‘We Will Rock You’. We have waited for three years to bring this show to you and with Covid and the numerous lockdowns, it is quite an emotional moment that we have actually got here! We have had the absolute pleasure of working with our very talented cast, dancers and musicians from Years 9 - 13. Some of our cast members were in ‘Our House’ when they were in Years 9 and 10 so it is amazing how time flies.

‘We Will Rock You’ has been, and continues to be, a worldwide smash-hit jukebox musical. It is based on the songs of the British rock band Queen and the book by Ben Elton. It tells the story of the revolutionary Bohemians who oppose a world where music has been banished by the Killer Queen and everyone dresses and thinks the same. The lyrics from the song Radio GaGa, ‘And everything we want to get, we download from the internet’ and, ‘Our lives are programmed by the hour’ may seem rather familiar when this musical is meant to be set in the future!

We would like to thank in particular, Ella Webley and Isabel Fairchild for their fantastic choreography and the time they have spent working on it. The band have worked incredibly hard and we think you will agree, have definitely found their inner Queen rock sound! Mr Pilling has also been invaluable with the time and effort he has spent on the show and Mrs Fenney, Mrs Hope and Mrs Kelly have been brilliant with their creativity and support too.

A massive thank you to everyone who contributed to this production.

Mrs M Cook & Mr Bullas February 2023

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We Will Rock You School Edition

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Prince Henry’s School News YEAR 9 CULTURAL DAY Prince Henry’s Year 9 students enjoyed a Cultural Day led by the charity Engage with China.

During the day, students benefited from a number of classroom group activities, as well as a presentation on Chinese culture and China’s importance in today’s world.

Students engaged with making curriculum connections across multiple subjects through the case study of fresh knowledge relating to China; bringing a cultural experience to the classroom and having the opportunity to learn a few words of Mandarin, as well as an introduction to Chinese writing.

We are very grateful to H-J Colston-Inge and her team for providing our students and staff with this wonderful opportunity to learn more about China and enhance their global awareness.

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HELLO YELLOW CAKE SALE Prince Henry’s has supported Young Minds over the last few years with their #HelloYellow campaign. Each year we have had a cake sale to raise funds for the charity so they can support children & Young People with their mental health. Students in Year 9 arranged a cake sale to promote the Hello Yellow campaign.

One in seven young people between the ages of 4 – 17 will experience some sort of mental health. Within the current pandemic, where normal routines are not happening and we are experiencing periods of isolation, now, more than ever, is it important to start the conversation about mental health.

We are all different; we all look and behave differently. Our differences are on the surface but underneath we all experience the same highs and lows as everyone else. We all have positive thoughts and negative thoughts, we have days when we are happy and sad – we all go through the same emotions.

When it comes to our physical health, we all know that we should exercise; it is good for our bodies, makes the systems in our bodies work more efficiently, helps us sleep better. We all know that if we eat healthily it will help our bodies work efficiently; we can combat heart disease and other lifestyle illnesses, so we know it helps our physical health.

It is fantastic to be able to help others to create a positive mental health. However, it is equally important to look after ourselves too. As we are talking about mental health, please take the time to think about what you can do to promote your own positive mental health. Sometimes we are so focused on others, that we forget about ourselves.

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Prince Henry’s School News YEAR 12 ACTIVITY DAY AT WORCESTER UNIVERSITY LAKESIDE CAMPUS On Friday, our Year 12 students enjoyed an action-packed activity day at Worcester University Lakeside Campus as part of their Induction programme. They tried a variety of physical activities including canoeing and climbing. There was also a bush craft activity in which they built shelters and fires, toasted marshmallows and completed a scavenger hunt. Cerebral team building activities and solving puzzles to complete an orienteering task were also part of the day’s programme. The weather was very kind to us and we enjoyed lots of lovely October sunshine.

As well as having a lot of fun, it was good to see the students challenging themselves to try new activities and push themselves physically and mentally. The activities were designed to stretch and challenge them and to develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills. It was a real pleasure to see the students throwing themselves into the different challenges and enjoying themselves; it was also an excellent way for the whole year group to get to know each other better. Our new Year 12 busied themselves making new friends, laughing with old friends, working in teams and enjoying each other’s company in different surroundings. A good time was had by all.

Mrs Webb Head of Sixth Form

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OPEN EVENING 2022

Our annual Open Evening took place on 20th October, and as always, it proved to be extremely well attended. The whole school had a fantastic atmosphere, with staff and students taking delight in showing visitors the great work which goes on in all departments.

Dr Evans gave two popular presentations in the Henrician Theatre. He was supported in this by contributions from Head Student Ella Webley, and Year 9 students, Tom Hill, Shreya Lad and Darci Gisborne. The keynote featured video presentations which demonstrated extra-curricular life at Prince Henry’s and why it is such an outstanding school.

Thank you to all the students and staff who contributed to such a wonderful evening, whether it be within departments, performing, behind the scenes or outside on car park duties.

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Prince Henry’s School News A CHRISTMAS CAROL THEATRE TRIP On November 17th 2022 we had the privilege of viewing ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. A brief synopsis – “Charles Dickens’ festive tale of redemption and compassion. One of the most loved short stories ever written.”

Starring Adrian Edmondson as Ebenezer Scrooge.

We left the school at approximately 6.00pm and arrived in Stratford with ample time to view the theatre and experience its gift shop. From there we patiently waited for the beginning of the play to start at 7.15.

Once 7.10 quickly approached we went to find comfortable seats next to the stage. We were to the right of those that were on stage meaning we had a great view of the action which occurred upon it.

At 7.15 the play began. It was amazing! I believe that it perfectly encapsulated the view of its writer Charles Dickens and the reason that he wrote the book in the first place, frequently referring to and relating to its wider message of forgiveness and general kindness to those that find life harder than ourselves.

The first half ends with a revelation to Scrooge that Tiny Tim may not live which is an important part of the narrative of A Christmas Carol and is a powerful reflection scene. Therefore it was important that both the wonderful actors and the audience should have a break.

After an intense hour we then went for a break in which we could get refreshments and ice cream. From source testimony, it was very tasty and worth every penny. Once we had our refreshments and time to relax we went back for the second half of the play.

The second half continued from the point it had left previously flowing perfectly as if the break had never happened in the first place. In the second half there was a scene which will haunt many of us in the future: the unveiling of the third spirit. It was such a large jump scare that even Mr Kitson jumped a little bit.

As the play concluded the audience and actors parted ways but not before a loud standing ovation for those that had played each part so wonderfully. We got on the bus and left for school. We arrived back at 10.30.

One of the most amazing things to me was how diverse the cast was. There were people from every background and an actor in a wheelchair. This was great to see and I believe reinforced Dickens’ message about Christmas really well. The cast was perfect.

I believe that both the RSC deserve gratitude for their performance but also the teachers and members of staff who both logistically organised the trip but also helped and viewed it with us. Thank you to everyone involved. It was a phenomenal experience which I personally will never forget.

James Rees

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THEATRE TRIP TO OXFORD On Thursday 10th November, the Year 12 and 13 Drama and Theatre Studies Students visited the Oxford Playhouse Theatre to see Frantic Assembly’s award-winning and electrifying take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Othello. The performance was highly engaging and brilliantly performed. We were lucky enough to see Scott Graham perform an unbelivable sequence as Cassio in an incredibly physical piece of theatre, in true Frantic style. (Scott Graham is the Artistic Director and co-founder of Frantic Assembly.)

This trip was funded by Broadway Arts Festival as part of their Outreach programme supporting the Arts in local schools and we cannot thank them enough for arranging this. It was wonderful to be running a live theatre trip again and the students took a lot away from the performance as we study Frantic Assembly as part of the A Level Drama and Theatre Studies course. Broadway Arts Festival has already funded a Frantic Assembly workshop for our students that took place in May last year. We are truly grateful for the support that they have given us to date.

Thanks must also go to Mr Crouch for driving the minibus and to all our students who were a credit to the school.

Mrs M Cook Head of Drama and Theatre Studies

FRANKENSTEIN THEATRE TRIP On Monday 31st October, a group of Year 11 English students visited the Attic Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon to see a production of Frankenstein staged by the Tread the Boards theatre company.

The theatre was small which meant that we were right in the middle of the action with the cast being very close to us as they acted out the story.

We were kept on the edge of our seats from the very start of the play as we were introduced to Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein himself (played by Dan Grooms). Soon after he recounted his story, the tale of Dr. Frankenstein and his ambition to create life truly began…

As we are studying this text as part of our GCSE English lessons, we all found it very useful to see the story being brought to life on stage by a group of very talented actors in a way that was very true to the original novel. Overall, the visit was an enjoyable but frightening experience with jump scares throughout! Even the cold, rainy weather added to the chilling atmosphere; Frankenstein was the perfect play for Halloween! Thank you to Mr Dingley, Mrs Lee, Mrs Webb, Miss Gillespie and Miss Loverock for organising the trip and taking us!

Grace Elias and Naomi Gillard 11C

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Remembrance Service

Prince Henry’s students who are members of Sea, Air, Army and Fire Cadets, together with students from the Girl Guides, Scouts and Brownies, took part in an Act of Commemoration today at 11am to remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country during conflicts including the First and Second World Wars.

Mr Cooper led the ceremony which was complemented by a recital of the poem ‘For the Fallen’ read

by Deputy Head students Kiaragh Brown, Ellie Chester and Evie Watts. The standard bearer was Year 13 student Edward Cowper who also represented the British Legion at the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen, and will be participating in the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend. The parade was led by Lewis Anderson in year 13 who is going to be an Officer Cadet in the Royal Navy next year. Josh Hennessy in Year 12 performed the last post.

A two-minute silence was also observed by the whole school community.

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‘Go in Peace’ performance by Prince Henry’s Music Students. Music and words by Mr Fisher

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY (2022) On Sunday 13th November, on a beautiful sunny morning, Harry Gorrill, Theo Rodgers and Ella Webley (our Head Students) together with Dr Evans and Mr Freeman represented Prince Henry’s High School by laying a wreath at Evesham War Memorial. Within school, Senior Prefects have been collecting donations on behalf of The Royal British Legion, and a service was held outside the school grounds on Friday 11th November.

13th November 2022

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Prince Henry’s School News CHAIRMAN OF WYCHAVON COUNCIL MEETS OUR SUSTAINABILITY CLUB Alex Sinton met with The Sustainability Club to discuss his ‘Intelligently Green Plan’ along with the progress of this initiative. Students discussed what is being implemented within the community as well as playing an interactive game solving litter problems.

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KEEP BRITAIN TIDY TALK Keep Britain Tidy Ambassador Karen Blanchfield joined our Sustainability Club to show students vintage litter from the community. Some of the litter Karen presented was almost 200 years old, as well as crisp packets found in hedges nearby that were over 25 years old and in almost perfect condition. This highlighted to students the longterm impact litter is having on our planet.

Karen will be visiting Prince Henry’s again to take assemblies on her litter-picking experience and how students can get involved.

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Prince Henry’s School News PAUL FARRER VISITS PRINCE HENRY’S Television and Film music composer Paul Farrer visited Prince Henry’s on 30th November to offer an inspirational and engaging presentation to our 6th Form Music students. After watching his Showreel which demonstrated his illustrious career: writing music for shows such as The Chase, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel, and Dancing On Ice, Paul spoke about how his career began in the industry and how his big break came when providing the music for The Weakest Link. Students asked various questions about music writing techniques and how to get into the music industry.

Paul said, “It was terrific to meet everyone and see the amazing work that is being done in the Music Department. The facilities are excellent and the students are lucky to have great teachers to inspire them.”

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REGIONAL MOCK TRIAL CONTEST Facing tough competition, in March 2023, 13 Year 9 students from Prince Henry’s High School Evesham took part in the regional Mock Trial contest in Worcester Magistrates Court against schools in the area. The competition involved us taking on the roles of lawyers, magistrates, witnesses, and even, reporters and artists.

Our performance in the court, against other schools, was judged by real legal professionals. When our team received our case we analysed it carefully, to ensure that when it came to the competition, our lawyers leave no stone unturned.

The case that was selected for us was a crime involving the possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. The defendant, Jaime Rowe, was caught wielding a lump hammer above his head while in an intense argument with a person named Max Thomas, his defence was that he was fixing the front door, which was indeed broken. A thirdparty witness, who lived next door, called the police.

On the week of the 14th of November, a real Magistrate came to help us prepare for the local heat coming up. He brought insights into the competition for our team as he has worked in the magistrates’ court for years.

One of our lawyers has said that ‘It is intriguing to learn about some of the roles that appear in court and about the different cases we are able to cover.’ Our Legal Advisor has said ‘This is fun and educational, and I have learned a lot.’

Gabriella Hailwood 9G

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Prince Henry’s School News SIXTH FORM VISIT TO THE BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKETS On Wednesday 7th December 250 students from Years 12 and 13 enjoyed a Christmas social trip to Birmingham. Students enjoyed sampling the many German delicacies such as pretzels, schnitzels, hot chocolate, bratwursts, and stollen for sale in the German market and also managed to get ahead with their Christmas shopping both in the Christmas Craft market and the more traditional stores. There were also fairground attractions such as a traditional Carousel and many students took to the ice, with varying degrees of success, on the outdoor skating rink. The afternoon provided a welcome break from studying after a busy first term for Year 12 and Year 13’s November examinations.

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POLITICS TRIP TO WESTMINSTER PALACE On 5th January 2023, 32 Politics students enjoyed a trip to London to visit the Palace of Westminster. They had organised tours of the House of Lords, House of Commons and the Supreme Court.

The Sixth Form trip to Parliament was an unforgettable day, filled with unique experiences and opportunities to learn about the institutions which make our political system what it is.

We took a guided tour of Parliament which included a visit to both chambers – the House of Commons and the House of Lords; a very special experience having seen both chambers on the news almost daily.

As we moved through the Royal Gallery into the Robing room we were able to see the green and white papers laid out for the peers’ inspection. Later, passing through the Members Lobby, we paused at Churchill’s arch to reflect on this chapter in the history of Parliament and its resilience in the face of wars, fires and bombings, as a place where people have come to discuss the issues of the day and to protest. The statues of Churchill, Lloyd George, Thatcher and Attlee amongst others, were a reminder of the changing balance of power and relationships between groups of society and between government and the governed.

Following our visit to Parliament, we took a short walk, passing Big Ben, Downing Street and then through Horse Guards Parade before looping back to Parliament Square and the Supreme Court. This was our final destination: the highest court of appeal in the United Kingdom and also, as the location of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the highest court of appeal for a number of Commonwealth countries and UK overseas territories. Here we got a deep look into the place where the strength of this country’s laws are reinforced, seeing the history of the building, the UK constitution and even had the chance to sit in the chairs of the Justices and of Lord Reed, President.

This was a fantastic experience and one we will remember for many years. Thank you to Mrs Griffiths, Mr Freeman, Dr Evans and Mr Bornoff for taking us.

Zebedee Weston, Lauren Robinson & Max Delany, Year 13

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Prince Henry’s School News YEAR 10 DESTINATIONS DAY Destinations Day took place on 2nd March 2023, Year 10 students had the opportunity to attend taster sessions in a variety of career paths. The event was organised to help students gain insight into potential future careers and help them make informed decisions about their education and future.

Students had the chance to attend sessions in Forensic Science, Hair & Beauty, Hospitality, Art & Design, Engineering and many others. The taster sessions were led by industry professionals who provided valuable information about their respective fields, giving students an understanding of the skills and qualifications required to pursue careers in these areas.

In addition to the taster sessions, outside speakers were invited to the school to give advice and guidance to students. The speakers shared their experiences and expertise, providing insight into the industry and answering any questions students had.

We are thankful to all the employers and outside speakers who gave their time to speak to the students. It is essential to have these partnerships to help students make informed decisions and inspire them to pursue their goals.

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NIGEL HUDDLESTON VISITS PRINCE HENRY’S Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, recently paid a visit to Prince Henry’s High School. During his visit, he attended a Q&A assembly where he answered questions from our Sixth Form students.

The assembly provided a platform for students to ask questions about a range of issues, including education, politics, and the role of the government in tackling climate change. Our MP was impressed by the thoughtprovoking questions posed by the students and was pleased to engage in a meaningful dialogue with them.

Following the assembly, Mr Huddleston had a tour of the school to see the new Music Department and our trainee teachers who are currently on the Prince Henry’s School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme.

Before leaving, Mr Huddleston met with the school’s Senior Leadership Team to discuss the pressing issues facing education in the current climate. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr Huddleston to gain insight into the challenges faced by schools and to share his thoughts on how the government can support schools in overcoming these challenges.

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Prince Henry’s School News NOUGHTS AND CROSSES THEATRE TRIP On Friday, March 10th, Year 10 – 13 Drama and Theatre students had the opportunity to see Pilot Theatre’s production of ‘Noughts and Crosses’ at the Oxford Playhouse. The play has been the Winner of Excellence in Touring as well as a Finalist for Best Show for Children and Young People by the UK Theatre Awards 2019. It is adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz from the original novel by Malorie Blackman. It is a modern ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and is a ‘captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.‘ The lead characters were super and our students were also impressed with the clever set design and the transitions between short, fast-paced scenes.

The set designer Simon Kenny writes that “Rather than a series of rooms, we have a simple, abstract space and minimal furniture which we can use to represent any location we need – a canvas against which we can portray an epic sweep of drama, poetry and movement as the story unfolds and reveals itself, so too does the set.” Our students were very inspired by this and it gave them ample ideas moving forward when devising and creating their own pieces.

Lots of hard-hitting themes were presented in the play, giving us an excellent forum to discuss, express and explore them and also, for our GCSE students, to make comparisons between our set text of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as we have to consider the original setting of the play in the 16th century as part of the written component.

As always, our students were impeccable in their behaviour and had an excellent evening.

Thanks to Mr Bullas, Mr Fisher and Mr Simpson for their time and support too.

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM DISCOVER DAY The STEM day included a tour round the campus and three sessions on toxic food, building a cosmic ray telescope and finding how mathematical models can predict a pandemic.

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, and found it a great insight into real-life examples of STEM. It was exciting to see a potential future university and I particularly enjoyed the cosmic rays experiment.

Iris Risdale 10L

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THEATRE TRIP – HAMILTON On Thursday 26th January, 50 Drama and Music GCSE, A Level and BTEC students went to see Hamilton at the Victoria Palace theatre in London.

After an early start and a quick stop at Oxford Service Station, we arrived in London all excited and looking forward to seeing the show. The weather was kind to us so we had a picnic in St James’ Park and despite being invaded by pigeons who were after our food, we had a lovely time happily watching the world go by. It was also great to see Buckingham Palace en route with the King in residence as the flag was flying and for our students to see for themselves the Mall/Horse Guards’ Parade and the scenes they have recently seen on the television. We walked the ‘tourist’ route to the theatre, taking in some more of the iconic sights and we were all very impressed with how clean and beautiful Big Ben was looking in the sunshine.

The show itself was unbelievable. All of us were totally blown away by every aspect of the show. The singing, acting, dancing, orchestra and lighting were incredible. As always, our students behaved impeccably and were an absolute delight. The theatre staff also commented on such excellent behaviour and their theatre etiquette.

We arrived home tired but definitely inspired and everyone was keen to go and see the show again as it was one of the best productions we have ever seen!

Thanks to Mr Bullas and Mr Pilling for their support on the trip.

Maxine Cook Head of Drama

GE AVIATION TRIP TO CHELTENHAM We went to the GE Aviation site in Cheltenham for a day to learn about STEM. We learnt about aeroplanes and how they take off which was really interesting. Most of the day was a project to make a windmill having to take into account lots of things like cost to make the product, how easy it was to get the raw materials and of course, the design. There were other schools there and we worked in teams to get the best windmill. One of the best bits was meeting new people not at Prince Henry’s. It was a really good day and we would definitely want to go again.

Freya Bonham 10D and Johnny Stevens 10Z

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Sixth Form Visit to New York and Washington DC

A group of 40 Sixth Form students has just returned from a half term visit to New York and Washington DC. During the visit, the Year 12 and 13 students experienced many different aspects of the culture, society, history and food of the USA. The visit comprised 3 nights in New York, staying in Times Square, and 3 nights in Downtown Washington DC. As well as a packed programme of activities in both New York and Washington, there was a day trip to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and a visit to George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, in Virginia.

We arrived back in England very tired and with very high ‘step counts’, full of new experiences and the complete range of American food, carrying a vast array of souvenirs and having had a wonderful time.

Mrs Webb Head of Sixth Form

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Duke of Edinburgh

DUKE OF EDINBURGH – BRONZE Sunday 12th March saw the start of Prince Henry’s DofE expedition season with the annual Bronze training walk in Winchcombe. 82 students and 14 staff successfully navigated some muddy and windy terrain. Still, everyone had a great time, and developed vital navigation skills, as well as bonding as expedition groups in preparation for their qualifying walks in June. Participants will now complete a comprehensive training programme back in school learning first aid, map and compass and camp craft skills.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH – SILVER Embarking on an unforgettable adventure, a group of determined students set out to conquer the rugged terrain of the Black Mountains in Wales as part of their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition. With backpacks filled with essential gear and hearts brimming with enthusiasm, they trekked through the untamed wilderness, guided by the whispers of the wind and the rustling of leaves underfoot. Along the way, they faced the ever-changing moods of the Welsh landscape, from misty valleys shrouded in mystery to sun-kissed peaks offering breathtaking vistas. This journey not only tested their physical endurance but also instilled in them a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty and the importance of teamwork, resilience, and self-reliance, marking an indelible chapter in their personal growth and achievement.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH – GOLD 16 Year 13 students successfully completed their Gold DofE Expedition in Snowdonia, starting near the coastal town of Harlech and walking 80km westward to finish in Betws-y-Coed. Also on the expedition were the year 12 students completing a practice expedition. They walked for four days, carrying all their own equipment over challenging terrain. The weather was challenging at times but when the sun did shine they were rewarded with fantastic views of Snowdon, Cnicht and Moel Siabod and a great sense of achievement. Many of the students are close to completing all five sections of the award and are looking forward to getting invited to the Palace to collect their Gold Duke of Edinburgh certificate.

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Prince Henry’s School News MUSIC WORKSHOP AT PRINCE HENRY’S On Monday 20th March, students from several local first and middle schools attended a music workshop hosted by Prince Henry’s High School. The event was led by Mr Bullas, (Director of Music), and Mr Fisher, who worked with the young musicians to prepare them for their performance at the Summer Concert later in the year.

The workshop took place in the Prince Henry’s Music Centre and then later in the afternoon in The Henrician Theatre, where the students had the opportunity to rehearse together and hone their musical skills. The event was a great success, with many of the students expressing their excitement about the opportunity to work with other talented musicians.

“The workshop was amazing,” said one of the students who participated. “Mr Bullas really helped us to work together as a group and bring out the best in our music. I can’t wait for the Summer Concert!”

The Summer Concert is a highly anticipated event, featuring performances from a variety of talented musicians from Prince Henry’s and other local schools. The event is always well-attended, and this year’s performance promises to be no exception.

Overall, the music workshop was a fantastic opportunity for the young musicians to come together and develop their skills, while also getting a taste of what it’s like to perform in a professional venue. Many thanks go to Mr Bullas and the staff at Prince Henry’s for making this event possible, and we look forward to seeing the students’ hard work pay off at the Summer Concert.

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BIG MATHS QUIZ

Eleven Year 10 students travelled to the University of Birmingham on the 23rd March to participate in ‘The Big Maths Quiz’. This is a competition where West Midlands Schools test their team working, communication and mathematical skills whilst also getting the opportunity to visit a large University campus. All of Prince Henry’s teams performed excellently but a special mention to the team of James Cooper, Leah-May Chamberlain and Amelia Shaw who finished joint 4th out of 81 teams

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Prince Henry’s School News SCIENCE WEEK AT PRINCE HENRY’S On 23rd and 24th March, students in Year 9 and Year 10 celebrated Science Week with the theme of ‘Connections’.

This year, the activity was a bridge building competition, which took place during form time. Students were divided into teams and given the task of constructing a bridge using only sticks. The aim was to create a sturdy structure that could support the weight of objects around the classroom.

The teams worked together to design and build their bridges, carefully considering the best way to arrange the sticks. The students in Year 9 and Year 10 with the most impressive engineering skills and team work were awarded a prize.

Science Week at Prince Henry’s High School was a huge success, encouraging students to think creatively and work together to explore the fascinating world of science. With activities like the bridge building competition, students were able to see firsthand the importance of connections in Science and how they can be used to create incredible things.

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CULTIVATING A LOVE OF READING IN THE LRC The Student Librarian team gathered together on the last day of the Spring Term to thank the Year 13 Student Librarians who have played such an important role in the life of the Learning Resource Centre.

As their thoughts turn to their forthcoming A levels they will be handing over to the rest of the team to continue their excellent efforts to keep reading at the heart of what we do at Prince Henry’s.

Mrs Adams, Librarian, presented Isabelle and Edward with a spider plant she had grown from the spider plants donated to the LRC by Mrs Barker and Mrs Lauer so that they will “take a piece of the LRC away with them when they leave Prince Henry’s and never stop reading.”

As Evelyn Waugh said “One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilising or it will die.”

Keep reading, everyone.

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CELLO DONATION TO PRINCE HENRY’S MUSIC We are extremely grateful to Mrs Anne Duffy, who has very generously donated her much-loved German cello to the school in order that future generations of students may enjoy the experience of playing this beautiful instrument.

Mrs Duffy, who attended Prince Henry’s with her twin sister between 1965 – 1972, visited Prince Henry’s just before the Easter break to make the donation and met with Dr Evans, Mr Bullas, Mrs Thomas and a number of music students, as well as enjoying a tour of the school.

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HOUSE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

An integral part of student life at Prince Henry’s is the House system. Students gain house points as a result of an excellent attitude to learning and for demonstrating and embodying our school values. House points are awarded not necessarily for being the best, but for working hard. The pinnacle of the house point system is the House Award and the Special Recognition Award.

Dr Evans, Mr Freeman and Mr Cooper were delighted to present a number of House Awards and Special Recognition Awards this week. This award ceremony took place in the Headteacher’s study, where students were congratulated for their ongoing hard work and received their well-deserved certificates and badges.

The names of the students who received awards were as follows: House Awards: Sophie Loveridge (11G) Max Gilbert (11O) Oliver Scanlan (11Q) Beatrice Williams (12JGT) Ruby McLennan (12SLT) Special recognition awards: Georgia Fennell (11D) Louise Pearce (11G)

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Leavers’ Breakfast

CLASS OF 2023 On 11th May 2023 Prince Henry’s held a leavers’ breakfast for our Year 13 students on their last day at school. It was a chance for the students to celebrate together over coffee and croissants! We wish all the students every success in their journey beyond Prince Henry’s.

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COMIC RELIEF: QUIZ SHOW In a heartwarming display of creativity and charity, our students recently hosted a panel show-style quiz during their lunch break to raise money for Comic Relief. The quiz featured a range of questions and challenges designed to test the contestants’ knowledge and quick-thinking skills. The questions covered a wide range of topics and both teams worked hard to answer the questions – sometimes with help from the audience!

As the event drew to a close, the winners were announced with wonderful applause from the audience.

However, it was clear that the real winners were the students who had organised the event, as they had managed to raise a significant amount of money for Comic Relief through donations.

Overall, the panel show-style quiz was a fantastic example of how students can come together to make a difference in their community. Through their creativity, hard work, and determination, these students have shown that anything is possible when people work together for a good cause.

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PHHS INTERACT SPRING SHOW On the fourth of May, Star Wars Day, Interact put on the Spring Show. The show had us laughing, singing and dancing right from the start. There was so much fun as the stellar talent of Prince Henry’s students shone throughout the evening. The ‘Royal’ family shared their sofa with us keeping us entertained with their preparations for the coronation.

The event was organised by Interact students across all years, the hard work and planning was evident on the night as the show was a triumph. The event raised over £1000 for our chosen Charities, Life for African Mothers and Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

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PRINCE HENRY’S INTERACT INTERACT CONFERENCE Interact recently had its annual conference to review this school year’s activities and plan for next year. There were thirty-nine delegates from all years including the outgoing committee in Year 13 who returned to school to take part.

The students came together to research and discuss charities for next year and elect a new committee. Interactors got to know each other better, working together and enjoying lunch, following a busy schedule of activities.

PHHS Interact is the charity and community group at Prince Henry’s High School which organises fun events, shows and non-uniform days to raise money for our chosen charities and other national fundraisers, for example, Children in Need and Red Nose Day. The students develop their leadership skills by planning and delivering the events.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Life for African Mothers are our currently our local/national and international charities for this school year. This year Prince Henry’s has raised over £5500 so far, of which approximately £2000 will be donated to each of our chosen charities.

After a great deal of research at the conference Interact is pleased to announce Prince Henry’s will support the Lighthouse Evesham, a local charity working with families in crisis situations in the Vale of Evesham and World Vision to focus on relieving child poverty around the world by purchasing gifts: water taps, school supplies, mosquito nets are examples of gifts available.

Iona Carson was voted in as President supported by Alexandra Rus as Vice President. Jessica Williams and Adam Bailey are our new Secretary and Treasurer.

Interact is delighted to have a new committee and after a successful conference, is refreshed and the students are motivated to work hard planning more fun events next year.

Mrs B Taylor

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DROP THE MIC In December, Prince Henry’s Interact hosted their annual Drop the Mic event. The show attracts talent from across Prince Henry’s and is a great opportunity for the group to raise funds for their chosen charities.

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Prince Henry’s School News

YEAR 12 MALVERN WALK 13 Year 12 students and 11 staff celebrated our beautiful countryside by walking along part of the Malvern Ridge. The weather was very kind to us with some lovely spring sunshine; students and staff enjoyed the amazing views across the countryside from the Malvern Hills towards Bredon and across Hereford to Wales.

The walk was quite challenging but with frequent picnic stops, it was a wonderful day out enjoyed by all.

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SPORTS TOUR (2023) A group of talented students recently embarked on a thrilling sports trip to Valkenburg, Holland, where they engaged in a series of sports coaching sessions, competitive fixtures, and unforgettable adventures. This trip provided an excellent opportunity for the students to refine their skills, build camaraderie, and experience the vibrant sports culture of Valkenburg.

The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly the two days of Netball and Football coaching sessions led by the esteemed British Masterclass. Under the expert guidance of experienced coaches, the students honed their techniques, developed their game strategies, and gained valuable insights into these popular sports.

In addition to the coaching sessions, the students participated in U15 and U17 football fixtures against local Dutch teams. These exhilarating matches showcased the students’ determination, teamwork, and impressive skills, as they went head-to-head with talented opponents from the region.

The final day of the trip was packed with thrilling tournaments against other schools affiliated with the Masterclass programme. The students’ hard work paid off as they showcased their abilities, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit, earning well-deserved praise from their coaches and fellow competitors.

However, it wasn’t all about sports. The students also had the opportunity to explore Valkenburg’s cultural offerings and indulge in some delightful experiences. A visit to the local Pancake House allowed them to savour traditional Dutch delicacies and enjoy a taste of the local cuisine. The laughter and joy were palpable as they shared stories and memories over mouthwatering pancakes.

The adventure continued with tobogganing and laser tag, injecting an element of excitement into the trip.

The students embraced the thrill of tobogganing down winding slopes and engaged in exhilarating laser tag battles, fostering bonds and creating unforgettable memories.

Of course, no trip is complete without a bit of leisure time. The students explored the charming town of Valkenburg, taking in its unique atmosphere and indulging in some well-deserved retail therapy. Whether it was picking up souvenirs or exploring local boutiques, the students immersed themselves in the cultural richness of the town.

Reflecting on their experiences, the students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a remarkable trip. They acknowledged the dedication and guidance of their teachers and coaches and the friendships forged during the journey.

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Prince Henry’s School News MOVIE MAGIC AT SYMPHONY HALL On 13th May 2023, 24 Students embarked on a “Movie Magic” trip to the world-famous Symphony Hall – Birmingham, listening to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra play a wide range of music from the movies.

The evening was compered by Tommy Pearson, a former presenter on BBC Radio 3 and 4, who gave the contingent from Prince Henry’s a mention after the audience was encouraged to put a comment on Twitter about the concert.

It was the first time that many students had witnessed a professional orchestra play live and it was a fantastic opportunity to hear the Star Wars theme which is studied at GCSE level. As well as John Williams’ music, which also included Jaws and Harry Potter, there were themes from Back to the Future (Silvestri), Spiderman (Elfman) and Gladiator (Zimmer) to name a few.

Year 9 Student Rufus Hyett said “The concert was amazing! I loved the atmosphere in the Hall and, even though I have heard lots of the music before, I’ve never heard it played by a live orchestra who were absolutly brilliant.”

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BERLIN TRIP (2023) Earlier in the year, the History Department were thrilled to take 47 Year 10 students to Berlin for a week of educational visits and exploring the city’s rich History. Here is a review from Hattie Batchelor 10F: “Having the opportunity to travel to Berlin with my friends was incredible! Every day was filled with activities from exploring the Jewish museums, and amazing architecture, understanding the History of Berlin and discovering city sites. We learnt a great amount of knowledge, engaged in fun activities, and were enlightened by culture so overall we had a brilliant time.”

The department looks forward to returning to Berlin with next year’s Year 10 cohort.

THE HIVE TRIP On Friday 30th June, the Year 12 cohort of 18 History students visited The Hive Library at the University of Worcester. Along with Mrs O’Connell, Mr Bornoff and Mr King, we attended a masterclass on how to successfully use the resources in the library and how to effectively reference our findings. These skills will prove invaluable now that we are beginning independent research for our History A Level NEA. The facilities in the library were incredible and the team from the University of Worcester were knowledgeable, making the day a thoroughly useful and enjoyable experience.

Ruby McLennan, 12SLT History Subject Champion

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Prince Henry’s School News THE GLOBE PLAYERS AT PRINCE HENRY’S 200 of our Year 10 GCSE Drama and English Literature Students were given the opportunity to watch The Globe Players perform a one-hour show of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ performing key extracts of the play interspersed with interactive analysis, followed by a twenty-minute Q and A session. The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed and was incredibly accessible to all students. For our Drama students, it was great to see the play come to life and consider the performance and character interpretations. For the English Literature students, it was a chance to make connections and consider themes and characterisation.

Broadway Festival Arts funded this as part of their Outreach Programme for schools and we are incredibly grateful that so many of our students were given this fantastic opportunity. Thank you to Mrs C Wainwright for organising this, Mr R Kitson from the English Department and our Link Governor, Mr Watson for supporting us.

Mrs M Cook Head of Drama

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SAMBA WORKSHOP Prince Henry’s students were treated to a Samba Workshop event on 30th June! Students had the opportunity to perform together to different Samba rhythms and styles and learn to work together.

NEWSDAY Students came together for the day to write the annual Prince Henry’s newspaper – The Prince’s Herald! They write newsworthy stories covering local and national issues and bring them all together into one newspaper. The students research the news online as well as reviewing local and national newspapers to write their stories.

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DIVERSITY WEEK AT PRINCE HENRY’S This year we celebrated School Diversity Week featuring an annual Pride event run by Year 12 students of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Party. This year’s activity focused on the themes of visibility and inclusion. Students across all year groups, and members of staff, signed the Pride flag displayed at our School Diversity Week stall to support LGBT+ equality and inclusion at Prince Henry’s. We counted over 300 signatures and would like to thank everyone involved in pledging their support!

Mrs McNally Diversity Co-ordinator

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BATTLEFIELDS TRIP From Saturday 24th– Monday 26th June, 46 eager Year 9 students and 5 staff embarked upon the annual Year 9 Battlefields Trip and visited key World War One sites in Belgium and France.

The students took in sites such as Vimy Ridge, the site of a key Canadian victory famed for its use of modern battlefield tactics; Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth Cemetery in the world and Essex Farm Cemetery – the site upon which John McCrae penned his now famous poem ‘In Flanders Field’. The trip also took in the Passchendaele Museum which documents the battles fought around the Ypres Salient throughout the First World War. However, the highlight of the trip for all was undoubtedly the Last Post Ceremony at The Menin Gate, a ceremony that has been dutifully conducted without interruption since 1928. This was incredibly moving and and offered an opportunity for reflection on all we had experienced.

On the final day of our trip before returning to Evesham we visited the wonderful city of Bruges. The students enjoyed some time here to explore the key sites and to pick up souvenirs and sample Belgian chocolates.

The students were a real credit to the school and coped well with the harrowing themes in very hot weather.

Mrs O’Connell

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Prince Henry’s School News

SPOKEN LANGUAGE GRAND FINAL As part of their studies in English at GCSE, our Year 10 students complete a Spoken Language Assessment. This is an endorsement of their GCSE English Language qualification and they are awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Students give a short talk in which they convey their point of view on a topic of their choice. It is always a privilege to hear our young people talk to passionately and with such sophistication on assessment day and the topics are always many and varied!

This year, the standard was exceptional. Oracy skills are a fundamental aspect of English study and we invited the very best speakers in Year 10 to share their speeches at a grand final event. After a very challenging judging process, the following students were awarded: 1st Place: Emilia Seneque 2nd Place: Jacek Nadolski 3rd Place: Freya Goodlad

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WELCOME TO OUR FUTURE Prince Henry’s has successfully secured a grant from a local charity- Welcome To Our Future. Welcome To Our Future is a development charity set up after the first Rio Earth Summit to promote sustainable development in the local area. Their aim is to ‘conserve, protect and enhance the environment in ways that are sustainable for the planet’. As a school, this is an idea we fully support and understand the importance of showing our students how to be more sustainable for their own future. With these funds kindly donated, we are hoping to relocate our Wild Meadow Garden, enabling us to raise awareness of the environment and nature around us. Students will be involved in the project by helping to design, plant and maintain this new area within the school.

ANGELA GORMAN MBE VISITS PRINCE HENRY’S Interact invited Angela Gorman MBE to school to receive a donation for Life for African Mothers our chosen International Charity to support this school year. The students were delighted when Angela accepted the invitation.

A morning of presentations was planned, to include students from all years to hear Angela’s inspiring story.

Angela is the founder and former CEO of LFAM. We learned how in 2005, after a long shift working as a sister on a neonatal ward in Cardiff, she watched a BBC Panorama programme about the risks during childbirth in Africa and was inspired to contact the BBC, which eventually led to the birth of LFAM charity. For over 20 years LFAM has made birth safer for mothers in Sub- Saharan Africa The students were inspired and moved by Angela’s presentations. With abundant energy and enthusiasm, she answered questions and delighted us with anecdotes about her travels, meeting and hosting Archbishop Desmond Tutu, staying in Nelson Mandela’s house and so on. Students were thrilled to be able to see and touch the MBE medal. But most of all we will remember and continue to reflect on the statistics we learned about the outcomes of pregnancy for women in Africa and the essential work of LFAM to improve them.

Interact will continue to fundraise until the end of the term to be able to meet our target to donate more than £2000 to LFAM towards the medical grade shipment of 180,000 anti-haemorrhage tablets, a free donation to LFAM, which will save up to 56,000 mother’s lives and their babies.

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Prince Henry’s School News BRIGHT KIDS NURSERY VISIT On Thursday 13th July, Mr Kitson, Mr Dingley and nine Year 12 students ventured across town to visit Bright Kids Nursery, as part of our study of Child Language Acquisition for A Level English Language. The nursery is a beautiful site and the staff were very welcoming, explaining to us the many strategies they use to help develop their children’s language skills.

As we entered the building, we were greeted at the site of the toddler room in full slumber, as all of the 2-3-yearolds were asleep! We then met the ‘Pre-schoolers’ and went for a play in the garden! Highlights were Matt Smith’s ‘kitchen focus group,’ poor Abbie being covered in sand, seeing Zoe making sand porridge, and seeing all of our Sixth formers making friends with some of the lovely little people there. It was really interesting to see Language Development in action and it really brought what we have been studying to life. A big thanks to Bright Kids for letting us visit!

WILD FLOWER CUTTINGS Students took it upon themselves to cut wildflowers from the school’s beloved meadow and generously gifted them to their friends. The meadow, known for its vibrant display of flora, has long been cherished by students and staff alike as a natural sanctuary within the school grounds.

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RETRO GAMING CLUB SUMMER TERM TOURNAMENT FINAL Retro Gaming Club Summer Term Tournament Final – Guitar Hero: George Davis Takes the Victory In an exhilarating showdown, George Davis and Eduard Hamman, both Year 9 students, battled it out in the highly anticipated final of the Retro Gaming Club Summer Term Tournament. After weeks of intense competition, including rounds, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, these two talented gamers took the stage for a 1v1 Pro Face Off in the game Guitar Hero.

The chosen song for the final was the legendary “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, a true test of skill and precision. Both contestants showcased their exceptional guitar-playing abilities, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the exhilarating match.

With every note played, the tension mounted, as the lead switched back and forth between George and Eduard. However, in the end, it was George Davis who emerged as the victor, securing the title and earning the admiration of his peers. For his impressive achievement, George was awarded a £20 Amazon gift voucher by the tournament director Mr M Brant, while Eduard received a £10 voucher as the runner-up.

The Retro Gaming Club Summer Term Tournament’s Guitar Hero final showcased the immense talent and passion for gaming within the school community. It served as a reminder of the enduring appeal of retro games and the excitement they bring to players of all ages. Congratulations to George Davis on his well-deserved victory, and to all the participants who made the tournament a thrilling success.The Retro Gaming Club isn’t slowing down after the Summer Term Tournament’s grand finale. With the start of the new year, the club is gearing up for more exciting gaming competitions and events. Anticipation builds for the announcement of the upcoming tournament. Students and gaming enthusiasts eagerly await the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for glory in the next Retro Gaming Club event. Whether it’s another round of Guitar Hero or a new game altogether, one thing is for certain: the Retro Gaming Club will continue to provide a platform for friendly competition, camaraderie, and the celebration of all things retro gaming.

GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO MINEHEAD A Level Geography students recently embarked on a coastal fieldwork trip to Minehead. During the trip, students collected information about longshore drift, the effectiveness of coastal management and even residents’ opinions of the coastal defences in place. The students thoroughly enjoyed the trip and learnt valuable skills to make them appreciate the coastal environment even more. They will now return to the classroom to apply the skills taught to the knowledge learnt.

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Prince Henry’s School News BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOP On 20th July, the Art Department hosted an Arts Workshop for Prince Henry’s students. Artists had the opportunity to work on various projects from drawing and painting. Some students worked on photography projects and experimented with lighting at different angles to create different effects. The students would like to thank the kind staff that volunteered their time to model for their project.

The students’ work will be entered into the Broadway Arts Festival competition, we wish the students the best of luck!

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY MEETING On 20th July, our Inclusion and Diversity Coordinators organised an informal meeting with some of our previous Head Students. Madeline Hedgecott, Hamish SangerDavies, Isabel Sharkey and Liv Griffiths were our Head Students in 2021-2022 and it was wonderful to have them return to share how they are getting on beyond Prince Henry’s. Dr Evans and Mrs Lungley joined the meeting and were delighted to hear about our student’s experiences and thanked them for all their support and ideas.

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HE+ PROGRAMME BY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY A group of Year 12 students has once again been taking part in the HE+ programme run by Cambridge University.

The HE+ programme provides access to supra-curricular activities ranging from online academic lectures to inperson student seminars which give participants an opportunity to explore their chosen subject or complementary subjects at a greater academic depth. Students develop critical thinking and discussion skills and a valuable insight into topics which support or form part of their curriculum.

Students were also invited to research and submit an academic poster for the national HE+ competition. Academic posters are an essential aspect of university teaching because they demonstrate research skills, communication skills, and a passion for a particular subject. This year the over-arching theme was Uncertainty.

7 of our current HE+ students are entering the poster competition this year and they were invited to present their posters to the Senior Leadership Team. Over lunch, they discussed their ideas and talked about the way in which they had undertaken their research. They will be submitting their posters to Cambridge University over the summer.

Iona Carson: Uncertainty in the UK Government’s plan for net-zero emissions by 2050 Xin Yun Chen: Rape decriminalisation: are we legalising rape?

Alyssa Croft: Is the impact of circadian sleep disruption detrimental to our mental health as a society?

Beth McVicar: Is Social Media a beneficial tool in the acquisition of the English Language?

Alex Rus: Why is autism a condition people are afraid of?

Dan Spencer: Will English Language remain the lingua franca?

Beatrice Williams: Were Achilles and Patroclus friends or lovers?

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Masterchef

MASTERCHEF - THE FINAL The final of the Schools MasterChef Competition took place yesterday, with two teams of students crowned winners.

In the Year 9 category, the winning team was Jay Tomkotovicz and Freddie Gallagher from Workman House.

They cooked a delicious chicken curry dish that was praised by the judges for its flavour and balance. The Year 10 category was won by Bella Winstone, Tamara Smith and Jess Willett from Litchfield House. Their hummingbird dessert was a creative and visually stunning dish that also tasted amazing.

The competition was judged by Dr Evans and the Heads of Year, who were impressed by the skills and creativity of all the students who participated.

As always, the standard of cooking was incredibly high, and it is always hard to choose a winner.

The Masterchef competition is a great opportunity for students to develop their cooking skills and learn about different cuisines. It is also a lot of fun, and the students who participate always have a great time.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the competition, and a special congratulations to Jay Tomkotovicz, Freddie Gallagher, Bella Winstone, Tamara Smith and Jess Willett on their well-deserved wins.

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Sport

LIA GOULDING – POWER LIFTING SUCCESS At the end of April, Lia Goulding in Year 13 competed at the British Junior Powerlifting Championships as an under 69kg lifter. She came in the top 5 in Britain which gives her a ranking of 18th in the World. Lia is currently completing her A level examinations but hopes to be competing again in August for possible selection for the Commonwealth Games 2024

YEAR 9 ROUNDERS - WORCESTERSHIRE SCHOOL GAMES Congratulations to our Year 9 Rounders Team who placed third at the Worcestershire School Games Rounders competition in June.

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FREYA BONHAM – GERMAN WADO CUP 2023

On 29th April, Freya was selected to represent Worcestershire at the German Wado Cup 2023 in Berlin. She missed a Bronze medal by just 1 point and came 4th in her Under 16s Individual Kata. The Worcester Karate Squad won 9 medals and was the only team representing the UK. They returned home proud of their achievements and determined to keep practising and improving.

We are delighted to share news of Freya’s achievement and wish her every success with her Karate.

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Sport

MAISIE AND MADDIE – ENGLAND SELECTION SUCCESS Congratulations to Maisie Rosewell and Maddie Miles-Kingston on their England selection for the Atlantic Youth Touch Rugby Cup this July. Maisie and Maddie will both be playing key roles in the Girls Under 18 team in a tournament attracting teams from Belgium, the Cayman Islands, China, France, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, the United States and Wales.

Their selection builds on the successes they’ve both had in playing regional and national level competitions at both junior and senior levels. The tournament takes place in Nottingham between 20th – 23rd July. We are very proud of Maisie and Maddie for their success and wish them the very best of luck.

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CRICKET - PRINCE HENRY’S VS MCC MATCH REPORT On 22nd July, Prince Henry’s 1st XI played its prestigious annual fixture against the MCC at Pershore Cricket Club.

Prince Henry’s Captain, Rowan Snell, conceded the toss; with the sun out and the pitch looking hard and flat, the MCC chose to bat first. Tidy opening spells from Liam Webb and Will Wilson had the MCC at 36 for 2 but with a couple of chances just evading the slip cordon the quality of the MCC side began to show. James Cokayne, and former county cricketer, Matthew Pardoe of Worcestershire, put on 131 for the third wicket before Lewis Rollinson got the breakthrough, taking the prized scalp of the ex-pro Pardoe, clean bowled. Cokayne fell soon after to the excellent bowling of Webb, who finished with figures of 11 overs 2 maidens 3 for 48. Next to the crease came Prince Henry’s alumni and former Worcestershire captain of 6 years, Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell made 42 from 43 balls before Spencer Braughton had him caught by Finn Burford. The MCC closed their innings after 46 overs setting Prince Henry’s an imposing 251 to win.

Joe Burford and Rowan Snell opened the second innings for Prince Henry’s but found life difficult against a highquality MCC attack. Shears and Pardoe claimed the wickets of Webb, Snell, and Rollinson while Burford battled well and survived at the other end. Matthew Turner now joined Burford with the score at 36-3. With the victory now seeming unlikely, both looked to survive in hope of claiming a draw. Burford was solid in defence, lasting an hour and twenty before falling lbw to spin of Van Daesdonk. This brought Ben Price to the crease with Turner; they both managed to survive for almost an hour. However, when Turner was dismissed, new batsman Henry Judge followed soon after, and when a smart bit of fielding from Mitchell had Price run out, Prince Henry’s was left in dire straits with just 3 wickets remaining.

With wickets falling and the MCC closing in on a win, Finn Burford and Will Wilson decided to put the pressure back on the MCC, playing freely in a sparkling counter-attacking display. This slowed the momentum the MCC had built, Burford hitting 5 boundaries ended with 30 from 31 not out, guiding Prince Henry’s to a very respectable and hard-earned draw. At the end of the game, the MCC conducted their usual post-game ceremony. Liam Webb was presented with the award for the player of the match and the spirit of cricket for his outstanding performance with the ball, and all-round competitive but good-natured attitude on the field.

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HOUSE CUP WINNERS OUR SPORTS DAY WINNERS

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House Cup Winners

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2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Throughout the year students have contributed points to their House via House Points, Inter House competitions and other events. These points are added together at the end of the year to award the House with the most points.

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POETRY

In their English lessons during the Summer Term, our Year 9 students have been studying poetry by a diverse range of contemporary poets. They have been inspired to get creative themselves and once again, the English Department has been treated to some fantastic poetry.

Prompted by Carol Ann Duffy’s use of symbolism, Benjamin Zephaniah’s and John Agard’s use of repetition and refrain, the imagery of Grace Nichols and Sharon Olds’ use of the ode form, our students have produced their own poems on a range of topics.

Our students’ poetry gives a fantastic insight into the issues and ideas which are important to our young people at this moment in time. It is truly an inspiration to hear the hope and aspiration in the voices of our young poets. We hope you enjoy reading it; we are certainly delighted to be able to share their work with you.

Mrs A Lee

Dear Love Dear Love, You confuse me with your cupid’s arrows and your flower bouquets.

You show so little and yet you’re praised so much!

You lie, you scheme, you hurt, you die but we hail you, we learn from you, we love you, we need you.

So tell me love, why are you a confined door with no lock?

Why are you the fierce storm that brings ships to their knees?

Why are you the sweet kiss of the devil, waiting for us to succumb to the darkness?

Why are you love?

You only cause pain.

Failed marriages and broken hearts: these are your greatest masterpieces.

Emina Selcuk

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Ode To An Airplane Oh airplane, oh airplane, oh airplane, soar through the clear blue sky you carefully crafted bird!

Oh airplane, stretch out your majestic wings; deliver your fragile packages.

Oh airplane, witnessing our earth from the high ground, watching our battle with a keen eye.

Oh airplane, do you know that children point and smile every time that you pass by?

Do you know you are shaping lives when you glide through our vast sky?

Oh airplane, you carefully crafted bird! soar through the clear blue sky, oh airplane, oh airplane, oh airplane.

Ciara Webb

When I Put My Boots On When I put my boots on I feel like I have no problems Or worries in my life.

I look up to the professionals Thinking how do they do it?

And it turns out it’s hard work and Determination.

Charlie Hitchman

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POETRY

Inequalities

Global Warming

Why are there people shouting at humans with different coloured skin, demanding them to leave the country?

The ice caps are melting, but our hearts are freezing.

Forests are shrinking, but cities are growing.

Temperatures are rising, but our attention is falling.

Animals are dying, but we still live in ignorance.

Our world is ending but we still stand idly by.

We can still prevent destruction everlasting but only if we get up and do something.

Why are there people shouting at the BLM protests, saying it’s not going to get us anywhere?

Why are there people shooting, shooting from police cars, shouting that they should be gone?

Why does the world we live in not learn from its mistakes and accept all the races as one community?

Harrison Tinson

Oli Matuszak

Ode to Plants Dear plants, I don’t know what my room would be like without you.

If you weren’t there, my room would be empty with sorrow.

Without you, I’d miss my trips searching for more of you.

If you weren’t there I would be feeling lost.

I’ve honoured your stunning leaves ever since I bought my first one of you.

I’ve honoured your varying types of beauty though I now have more than forty of you.

O plants, thank you for filling my life with joy; without you, my life would not feel complete.

Lottie Weatherup

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Nan and Family

I love my Nan, my Nan loves me, she is the most loving in our family.

She’s always there when I need her the most, she is exactly what I want to be like when I grow up.

If I have an argument with my mum or dad or if I get into a fight with my brother, I always stay at hers and she always finds ways to cheer me up.

I love my Nan and my Nan loves me, I would never trade anyone In my family.

Emma Castle

School Journey Poem

My Walk to School

A bitter biting wind under some waving trees; A broken pavement under a restless road; A busy bus under a stained glass sky; A journey to school: the start of a chaotic day.

I step out of the door with a wave goodbye, breathe in the fresh air, let out a sigh.

Brush past all the bushes, walk down the path, greet my neighbour as she fills her bird bath.

I step out of the estate onto the street, keep my head down, look at my feet.

I wait impatiently at the kerb as cars go by, cross the road, hear a horn cry.

I step up to the shop, sit on the bench, wait for Eleanor, ignore the town’s stench.

When she arrives I resume the walk.

We have lots of fun, as we laugh and talk.

I step onto the road, making sure I look, we both speed up to avoid a crook.

We’re drawing near, the gate’s in sight.

We join a crowd, the day is calm and bright.

I step through the school doors, we’ve finally arrived.

I’ll talk to my friends, I decide.

Toby Collins

Equality Are we all equal?

With hunger and wealth, homes and holidays, plus good health.

Are we all equal?

With education and pay, job opportunities, and places to stay.

Are we all equal? with freedom to say, I am who I am, and that’s ok.

Are we all equal? with money and equal pay, free from comments, no need to obey.

Are we all equal?

In food and wealth, equality and rights seem to go away……

Emily Watton

Katryn Grout

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POETRY The Door Silent and still lay the dull and dormant world.

All grey with nothing exciting to see, normal.

When all of a sudden a sparkling, shining door opens up from thin air.

Air gushes from the depths of the gateway, whispers.

Consequential whispers, enticing me to step closer.

I listen. Urging closer and closer, in awe, wondering what could be on the other side.

The door mutters to me “Dream the biggest dream you have ever dreamt”.

“Think the biggest thought you have ever pondered”.

I do. I dream. I think.

The door shines more than ever, straining my eyes and filling my head with imagination.

I’m so substantially close that I can taste, feel, hear and sense the other side, the other world.

I reach my hand through and feel pressure being lifted off me.

I feel light, I feel floaty.

I put the rest of my body in inch by inch and this new world my world is where ambitions become reality and where dreams will come true.

Bertie Rumsey

More than a pen

Trees

To my pen, I’m sorry for not acknowledging you.

Although you were very dull and irrelevant, it made me realise that you are more than a pen.

You’re the key to my success.

What’s that stood tall in a garden?

It’s just some wood and leaves that are trying to stay hidden.

You’re the key to my mind and creativity, the key to my thoughts and imagination.

You can make people wealthy and clever; you can make people powerful and relevant; you can make people wise and considerate.

Please forgive me for my ignorance and lack of awareness.

Sebastian Lubin

What’s that scattered amongst orchards?

It’s just some wood and leaves that create paper to write these words.

What’s that rustling in the summer breeze?

It’s just some wood and leaves that create our ability to breathe.

How can I have one of my own?

Just plant a tree or two and watch them grow by the morning dew.

Freya Johns

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Ode To The Sea O sea, I remember when you were nothing more than a trickle of water among boggy grasslands and swaying reeds.

Then you began to form as if from nothing, gathering together and starting your life.

An innocent stream flowing over multi-coloured jewels and silvery scales, carving a path for yourself as you set out into a dry hard world.

As time went on you became stronger and deeper. Perhaps a little colder.

Perhaps with more shadows swimming in your murky deep.

Soon you were no longer a stream but a river, agilely twisting and turning on an often bumpy road. But no obstacle can stand in your way.

You bulldoze through mud and grass, flowing over tarmac and drowning whoever glimpses your riverbed.

When you want to you can be elegant and almost regal, but often you are a wild writhing rampant thing, restless and ravenous.

And inevitably you reach the end of your days as a river and become part of the sea.

One massive tumultuous entity.

One mass of blue and black with whole worlds under your surface.

But you’re still restless and unpredictable and utterly eternal.

Sometimes you’re quiet, calm and tranquil.

You gleam with the soft light of the sun.

Your water sparkles like stars in a turquoise sky.

Your cool breeze smells of promises and salty secrets hidden under your smooth skin.

But sometimes you rear up: a roaring beast of twisted black glass, spitting foam and screaming with a vengeful fury to destroy and devastate anything in your path.

Powerful and dangerous. Majestic and ever moving. Graceful and wise.

Yet … beautiful.

Abigail Hawkesworth

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POETRY

The Key to the Door On the other side of the bright, white, welcoming door there could be hell.

On the other side of the smooth, dark, black door there could be heaven.

On the other side of the burning hot and red-with-fire door there could be a snowstorm.

On the other side of the freezing cold and blue-with-ice door there could be a volcanic eruption.

On the other side of the mysterious, mythical door there could be something completely boring.

On the other side of the plain, simple oak door there could be something magical.

It’s up to your imagination. Can you imagine the key that opens your door?

Harry Wallbank

Ode to sea The salty smell of the sea seems very relaxing to me.

The sound of the waves crashing to the shore is something I truly adore.

Sunsets and late night coastal walks, BBQs on the beach with the smell of pork.

Not all people love the sea, sometimes it’s a dangerous place to be like the strong current taking you away and the dangerously big waves on a rainy day.

But let’s go back to the positive sides, you can go to the beach to have a boat ride.

Matthew Vale

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Happy Days Times have been tough these last few years.

We haven’t seen our mates enough but it’s time to banish our fears.

Covid has changed us and manipulated our plans.

Sport was pure loneliness and the stadium was barren of fans.

Many grew beards or got a wacky haircut; Almost all looked weird, a nation stuck in a rut.

But now is a new time, life is becoming more fair.

It’s time to cross the line and finish this nightmare.

We are nearly out the other side, this is the last leg out of this haze, away from all the rules by which we’ve had to abide.

Let’s get ready for happier days.

Woody Palmer

Ode to Football

Dear Books

My Doorway

Dear football, thank you for being there for me through the tough times, through the good times.

A game where friends can turn to rivals and rivals can turn to friends.

Stadiums alight with roaring fans or players booed off the pitch.

The beautiful game, the world’s first love, football, thank God you entered my life.

You give me hope, you give the people hope.

You have power to bring a nation to its knees or lift them off their seats!

Pure happiness and joy, the feel of the ball bulging the back of the net.

I love football.

I love football.

I love football.

Dear Books, thank you!

You are always there to read no matter the reason: for knowledge, for sanity, for better or for worse, you will always be there.

Your content bends our society, making it better for all.

You are a powerful tool: you have stored our very history, the good and the bad, the happy and the sad.

O Books, teach us our misdeeds, but also show us what life could be!

Show us stories!

Show us prayers!

Show us mythology!

Show us our past as without you, we would be lost.

My doorway is my escape from the real world into a place I am King of all the land.

Kailam Webb

James Rees

My doorway can only be opened by me.

It cannot be broken into, it can only be accessed by a magic key.

My doorway takes me to a place I spend most of my time, where I don’t hear traffic or screams but only the sweet chirps of birds.

My doorway leads to a world which is always cosy, where the temperature is the same all year round and there is never rain, storm or drought.

What, you may ask, is this excellent place called?

And I proclaim this land is called my bedroom.

Alec Lynch

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2022

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SUMMER CONCERT 2023

This year has featured many musical highlights including: the annual Christmas Concert, the joint middle schools Advent Carol Service at All Saints Church in Evesham and the students’ GCSE, A level and BTEC music performances and compositions.

I would like to thank all the peripatetic teachers, support staff and parents and carers for their continuing support. Their combined contribution to the Music department is greatly appreciated.

Mr Bullas

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OUR SCITT GRADUATES Ellie Cohen (Physics) Oliver Davis (Mathematics) Megan Done (Physical Education) Bradley Etherington (Computing) Rachel Fenney (Physical Education) Louise Griffiths (History) Anne Kay (Mathematics) Kia Mackenzie (English) Cassie Matthews (Physical Education) Xavier Mytton (History) Thomas Simpson (English) Rebecca Smith (Mathematics) Tom Street (Primary) Paige Wilkes (Primary)

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PRIZE WINNERS 2023 Bethan Beard Emily Byrd George Davey Rhys Elliott Evie Exley Ben Fisher Imogen Francis

Year 9 Speech Day Prize Charlie Furniss Charlotte Poole Lexi Grove Evan Price Isla Hurst Lily Prosser Sam Lilley Caitlin Simper Jessica Mothersole Tamsin Smith Ethan Nicol Jacob Standing Caitlin Paul Richard Talbot-Smith

Dylan AkuokoGyampoh Connie Baker James Batson Samson Belcher Connor Bennett Amelie Carr

Year 10 Speech Day Prize Jackson Carter Grace Godfrey Leah-May Chamberlain Freya Goodlad Alice Collett Niamh Hart Jackson Conneally Toby Johnson James Cooper Lily Kealy Poppy Elliott Vivek Lad Ewan Evans Iris Risdale

Ruby Bennett Thomas Cooper Charles Crump Anya Davis Lily Egan Philippa Fairchild Jake Foster

Year 11 Speech Day Prize Louis Garratt Bertie Rumsey Maisie Gisbourne Oliver Scanlan Finley Jones Alisha Sheridan Jessica MacMillan Eliza Shrimpton Benjamin Price Pippa Thomas Oliver Ralph Samuel Tinson Freya Rodgers Olivia Truslove

Iona Carson Daniel Hammond Harry Hughes Luke Jones Seth Kirke

Year 12 Speech Day Prize Ruby McLennan Milena Shadbolt Joshua Purfield Zoe Sim Abigail Roberts Lorna Simpson Nevaeh RobinsonMatthew Smith Dunn Beatrice Williams

Lewis Anderson Gracie Ball Caitlin Beasley Ella Blackwell Kiaragh Brown Jessica Brownlee Joseph Burford Finlay Burford Ellie Chester George Clements Anna Cole Edward Cowper Grace Crowley

Year 13 Speech Day Prize Joshua Cushway Bearcroft Daisy Edwards Bethany Hopkins Sophie Elstone Daniel Jones Alexander Evans Lea Kaneva Megan Evans Leah Latham Isabel Fairchild Jessica Lawson Poppy Frost Jack Marsh Lara Gembarska Holly Page Scarlet Godwin Jessica-May Pope Lia Goulding Elizabeth Price Niall Guppy Emma Price Niamh Guyll Lilia Reade Sofia HawkinsLucie Roberts

Artem Tymofiienko Joshua Whatcott Jess Wilde Layla Wood

Nell Smith Johnny Stevens Lukasz Sydor Lauren Vale Saffron Williams

Casper Walden Nathan Wall Finn Warren Kristian Wood

Charles Yates

Lauren Robinson Tristan Robinson Isabelle Shephard Harrison Smith Rowan Snell Elizabeth Starkey Agatha Swenson Emilia Tasz Cornelius Uys Katie Walczak Sophie Webb Emily Whittingham

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PRIZE WINNERS 2023 The Jodie Gisbourne Memorial Prize for Service to School Sport Fleur Archer Bailey Prize for Singing Gracie Ball Denne Gilkes Prize for Music Mattias Beavis-Berry Prince Henry’s Prize for Geography Jake Beresford The Ridley Family Prize for Service to Performing Arts Ella Blackwell Prince Henry’s Prize for Drama Olivia Busby Royal British Legion Prize Olivia Cassey Prince Henry’s Prize for English Language Anna Cole Guy Spencer Prize for Art and Design Toby Collins The Thomson & Bancks Solicitors Prize for Best Year 11 Mock Results Georgina Cook Griffith-Jones Prize for Sixth Form Drama; Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Classical Civilisation Indie Driscoll The Probus Club of Evesham Cecil Slocombe Memorial Prize for French Charlotte Dyde Prince Henry’s Prize for Religious Studies Honor Edwards Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Film Studies Celyn Edwards The Peter & Robert Yates Memorial Prize for Endeavour Megan Evans House Special Recognition Award Georgia Fennell

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The Carr Family Prize for the Sixth Form Service Programme Penelope Field Prince Henry’s Sixth Form Prize for Psychology Poppy Frost Peter Spencer Prize for Sixth Form Geography Lara Gembarska Denne Gilkes Prize for Public Speaking Barnaby Gibbons Prince Henry’s Prize for Creative Media Scarlet Godwin The Prince Henry’s Award for Head Student Harry Gorrill Prince Henry’s Prize for Health & Social Care Niamh Guyll Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Applied Science Sofia Hawkins-Bearcroft The Mary-Ann Oakley Prize for Services to Music Joshua Hennessy The Sydney Cracknell Prize for Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Development Thomas Hill Fowler Prize for Sixth Form Mathematics Daniel Jones The Donald Davies Prize for the Most Promising Rugby Player Henry Judge Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Design & Technology; Shaw Prize for Sixth Form Chemistry Lea Kaneva Keyte Prize for Year 13 Mock Results Edward Keen Prince Henry’s Prize for Enterprise Conrad Kelly The Painter Prize for Musical Theatre Jessica Lawson Prince Henry’s Prize for German Esme Lendon

The Dixon Prize for History Curtis Lincoln

The Nishigaki Prize for Resilience Lawson Sadler

Gordon Grove Memorial Prize for Service to the School Samuel Lyons

The Ian Parkin Prize for Valour Oliwia Sarata

Prince Henry’s Prize for Food Technology Romilly Marley The Tim Stean Memorial Prize for Services to School Sport Jack Marsh

Leedham Prize for Service to Sixth Form Sport Annabel Sime The Fraser Bennett Prize for Kindness Rowan Snell Halse Memorial Prize for Citizenship Catherine Spencer

Prince Henry’s Sixth Form Prize for Philosophy & Ethics Madlin Miles-Kingston

Burlingham Prize for Sixth Form Physics Anthony Sutton

Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Sociology Caitlyn Moulder

Rotary Club Prize for Sixth Form Business and Economics Elliot Toney

Rotary Club Prize for Service to the School Edward O’Sullivan Deacle Prize for Design Technology Woody Palmer

Sixth Form Tutors’ Prize Evangelique Watts The Prince Henry’s Award for Head Student Ella Webley

House Special Recognition Award; Prince Henry’s Prize for Science Louise Pearce

Prince Henry’s Sixth Form Prize for Politics Zebedee Weston

Prince Henry’s Prize for Business George Perkins

Prince Henry’s Prize for Sixth Form Law Tia Williams

Campden BRI Prize for Sixth Form Biology Estella Preedy Hutchinson Prize for Sixth Form History Elizabeth Price Prince Henry’s Prize for English Literature Emma Price Prince Henry’s Prize for Mathematics Rory Radley Miller Prize for Sixth Form Art and Design Freya Roberts The Prince Henry’s Award for Head Student; Prince Henry’s Prize for Computer Science; Ross Prize for Sixth Form Applied Mathematics Theo Rodgers Wychavon Prize for Spanish Alexandra Rus

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GCSE RESULTS DAY

The overall results for 2023 have once again been wonderful. The school is particularly pleased that 74% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including English and Maths. Congratulations to our top performer, Georgina Cook, who achieved 11 Grade 9s.

Our top 27 performers, who have achieved the equivalent of an outstanding 8 or more 7-9 numeric grades, were as follows: Nyah Anderson, Fleur Archer, Olivia Busby, Jessica Carter, Toby Collins, Georgina Cook, Lyla Dyde, Grace Elias, Naomi Gillard, Cara Griffiths, Freya Johns, Esme Lendon, Curtis Lincoln, Jessica MacMillan, Ellie Pass, Louise Pearce, Emily Peck, Pippa Pennington-Fairchild, Rory Radley, James Rees, Edward Reilly, Oliver Scanlan, Caitlin Snell, Finn Warren, Emily Watton, Eleanor White, Anna Wood

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A LEVEL RESULTS DAY

Well done to the top performers Theo Rodgers (3A* and A) and Daniel Jones (3A*) on their stunning results.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved two or more A grades in their A Levels or Level 3 equivalents: Max Delany, Megan Evans, Poppy Frost, Jenna Gough, Sofia Hawkins-Bearcroft, Daniel Jones, Lea Kaneva, Edward Keen, Frederick Martins Kennedy, Isabel Pennington-Fairchild, Rachel Perry, Estella Preedy, Lauren Robinson, Theo Rodgers, Freya Roberts, Annabel Sime, Michael Smith, AJ Sutton, Elliot Toney, Amy Watson, Matthew Watton, Evangelique Watts, Zebedee Weston, Tia Williams

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