SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS UPDATE Friday 11th March 2016 This Half Term’s Events at a Glance… Here are just a few important forthcoming events—for our full calendar, click here
Life Skills Evening MONDAY 14th March Parents and Guardians of girls in Years 6 -11 are invited to attend the next Life
Saturday 12th March FORMS Quiz Night Harrow Exchange returns
Skills Evening on Monday 14th March from 7.00pm. The topic being discussed is “Building Emotional Resilience in
Sunday 13th March FORMS AGM
Girls”.
Monday 14th March Life Skills Evening—”Building Emotional Resilience in Girls—Years 6-11
Please be advised that this session is for parents/guardians/ carers only and not for the girls
Tuesday 15th March A Level Music Recital
themselves to attend.
Thursday 17th /Friday 18th March Cadogan House Dance Show Friday 18th March Model United Nations at Haileybury School Year 9/12/13 Alicante Parents’ Meeting Year 7/8 French Trip Parents’ Meeting Year 12 to Higher Education Forum Sunday 20th March Confirmation Service
Year 13 Leavers’ Yearbooks If you do NOT want to order a copy of the Leavers’ Yearbook, please email Mrs Freeman (cfreeman@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk) ASAP. If not, the cost (no more than £25) will be added to your School bill to be paid at the end of the year.
Tuesday 22nd March Spring Concert Thursday 24th March End of Term Year 13 At Home
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Saturday 26th March Vietnam Trip departs
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Tuesday 5th April Year 7/8 French Opal Coast Trip departs Saturday 16th April Year 12/13 Alicante returns Tuesday 19th April Boarders Return Wednesday 20th April Term Starts
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INFORMATION Emails Sent this week Years 7
Letter about language options in Year 8
Whole School
Reminder about FORMS AGM
Year 6-11
Reminder about Life Skills Evening Monday 14th March
If you have not received any of the emails listed below, please contact Pippa Hopkins phopkins@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk Parent Portal queries & updating contact details To advise us of any changes to your contact details, change of boarding status etc., please contact changeofdetails@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk . This is a group email address and your communication will be sent to all the relevant parties within the School. If you have any other questions relating to the Parent Portal, please contact our Data Systems Manager Mrs Bulow on datasupport@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
Spring Concert 2016 Tuesday 22nd March, 7.00pm in the Great Hall Join us for the final full concert of the school year, with performance by all our choirs and orchestras, and performances by our Year 13 musicians!
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SCHOOL NEWS Harrow International School Beijing Exchange Programme More photos from Beijing
Great Wall of China
Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
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BOARDING NEWS Afternoon tea in Croxley The boarders enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea at the Kitchen in Croxley Green recently, everyone was on their ladylike best behaviour, and enjoyed the delicious selection of the sweet and savoury treats on offer as well as sipping their tea from the delightfully mismatched vintage tea cups.
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Visit to the Shard and Borough Market Boarders reached the dizzy heights of the Shard this weekend, venturing up to the 72nd floor to take in the spectacular views. Thankfully we did not have to take the stairs but instead used the superfast super smooth lifts which did make some girls' ears pop as they rose to the top! The views of London were absolutely amazing and everyone was amazed that we could see so far. Afterwards we visited Borough market, where free samples were the order of the day before returning laden ith delicious goodies! More photos here http://bit.ly/BoardersShard
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SPORT NEWS It has been yet another very busy and hugely successful week for the RMS Sports Teams… Keep up to date with fixtures and results by following the RMS PE Department Twitter account: https://twitter.com/RMSPEDepartment
Netball RMS vs St Margaret’s Bushey
RMS vs
Year 9 B Team won 26-4
Team
RMS vs Aldenham Senior B Team lost 20-14 Year 11 Team won 18-9
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FORMS NEWS Messages and Reminders from FORMS this week… Looking forward to welcoming you to our annual Quiz Night tomorrow from 7.30pm in the Dining Room. Watch this space next week for an announcement of the winning team and holders of the FORMS Quiz Trophy for the next year!
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**** BOLLYWOOD BALL Saturday 14th May Bollywood is coming to RMS – East meets West at our Black Tie Bollywood Ball! This year’s FORMS Summer Ball is taking on a Bollywood theme and will take place on Saturday 14th May from 7.30pm. Thank you to everyone who has offered to help so far—any more volunteers will be warmly welcomed. For ticket reservations or further info please contact Abbey on abr@tntg.com
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FORMS NEWS SECOND HAND UNIFORM: HELP!!! We are STILL in desperate need of larger size dance shoes for the Cadogan House ballet show that is coming up. Ballet, character, or jazz shoes (particularly sizes 3,4,5,6 etc) are all needed! We are open every Friday morning from 8.00am to 9.00am except for exeat Fridays when we will open from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. The new location is the double doors to the left of Ruspini House. Please make sure uniform items are washed and of a good quality before putting them into the sale - much appreciated! DATE
DAY
TIME
11th March
Friday
3.00-4.00pm
18th March
Friday
8.00—9.00am
18th April
Monday
3.00-4.00pm
School Note EXEAT Easter Holiday
If you require second hand uniform in the half term please contact Abbey at forms.rms2hu@gmail.com to arrange.
FORMS AGM—THIS SUNDAY Forms AGM Sunday 13th March at 5.00pm in the Governors’ Dining Room. Please join us if you are interested in learning more about the roles in FORMS. We are a very approachable team of parents who are keen to speak with parents for new ideas. However large or small your contribution we would be extremely grateful! So please come forward!
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COMMUNITY NEWS THE RICKMANSWORTH MILE 20TH MARCH 2016 Show Rickmansworth what you're made of, as you walk, jog or run the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile! Complete the Mile whilst enjoying the picturesque views of the lakes, then enjoy the entertainment on offer! You can choose to run or walk (or a bit of both!) 1, 3 or 6 miles with start times from 12.00pm to 12.30pm depending on distance. The event is taking place at the Aquadrome (WD3 1NB) Book your place at The Rickmansworth Mile here
Chorleywood Children’s Writing Competition 2016 This year the theme is… FOOD! We all love it, so we hope you’ll have lots of fun writing and drawing about it. What does the BFG have for breakfast? What’s a Gruffalo’s favourite snack? We can’t wait to see your ideas, so let your imaginations (and the flavour combinations) run wild… All entries will be judged by a real-life, published author. In previous years, competitions have been judged by Jonathan Stroud, Mo O’Hara and even Charlie Higson. Age Group 3: Ages 11-16 Write a short story of approximately 200 words with the title “Food Glorious Food” Rules 1.Each entry must be accompanied by the form below completed and signed 2.Further forms are available from chilternbookshops.co.uk 3.Entries must be emailed or delivered to Chorleywood Bookshop by the closing date which is Thursday 24th March 2016 at 5.00pm 4.Entries cannot be returned so please keep a copy if needed Winners will be notified at the beginning of the summer term Click here for more information and entry forms
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WORK EXPERIENCE
The Elizabeth Johnson Organisation (EJO) is a British Council Accredited Summer School provider that has run its International Summer Programme at RMS since 1996. This summer, for the first time, they are looking for RMS students who live locally, and also for their brothers or other relatives and friends, to become part of the course and interact with their own students, who come from all over the world. RMS students will help the students to improve their English, joining them in some lessons, at mealtimes and on local activities and full-day excursions. You will be in a well-managed, wellsupervised environment, have fun and earn some pocket money (ÂŁ50 per week) as well. Furthermore, it is likely that the an experience could be useful later on to include in CVs and personal statements and portfolios! The course starts on Sunday 10th July and runs for four weeks until 6th August. The age range of students on the course is from 12 to17. Although it is not be necessary to undertake the whole four weeks, RMS students would need to be available from Monday to Saturday inclusive when on the course. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please email steve@ejo.co.uk or phone 01428 751549.
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HOLIDAY CLUBS AT RMS Super Camps 20th Anniversary Sale With 20 years’ experience delivering top-quality holiday activities for children, Super Camps is the UK’s No.1. To celebrate 20 fabulous years looking after children across the UK, Super Camps is offering early bookers up to 20% discount off standard rates. This offer carries a ‘best price guarantee’ so you won’t get a better rate. Discounted spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out on this unique offer. Book now and join the fun! Use discount code '20YEARS' when booking online or over the phone. Visit www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300
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