The Royal Masonic School For Girls Senior School Weekly News Update
Friday 25th November 2016
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS UPDATE Friday 25th November 2016 This Term’s Events at a Glance
Advent Chapel Service this Sunday (27th)
Here are just a few important
Please join us for the annual Advent Chapel
forthcoming events coming up after Half
Service next Sunday from 7.00pm, and for mulled
Term...For our full calendar, click here
wine and mince pies afterwards in the New Mark Hall. For catering purposes, please reply to
Sunday 27th November
phopkins@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
Advent Chapel Service
by Wednesday 23rd November.
Wednesday 30th November
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Year 7 to “Matilda”
Please remember to follow us on our
Thursday 1st December
social media accounts www.twitter.com/
Year 12 At Home
RMSforGirls and www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
Friday 2nd December
for up-to-date messages, reminders, news, results
Rush Hour Concert
and photos.
Saturday 3rd December
This week’s Astronomy Events
FORMS Christmas Fair
Thank you to everyone who attended either the
Wednesday 7th December
Cadogan House or Senior School Astronomy Ex-
FORMS Meeting
travaganzas this week—we hope that you found
Friday 9th December
the events enjoyable and informative!
Christmas Concert
A gallery of images can be found here, and further
Sunday 11th December
write ups will follow next week……
TEDx Youth@RMS
Mrs Sears, Acting Head of Science
Wednesday 14th December Senior School Christmas Lunch Thursday 15th December END OF TERM
Emails Sent this week Whole School
Request for Volunteers at FORMS Christmas Fair
Year 9
Confirmation of Places for “The Curious Incidence of Maths in the Daytime”
Year 10
“Poetry Live” Letter
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 . If you have any other questions relating to the Parent Portal, please contact our Data Systems team on data support@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
SCHOOL NEWS “RMS Works on Paper” Art and Textiles Exhibition at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth ‘RMS Works on Paper’ is an exhibition by our students, featuring a piece of work from each girl who is currently working towards a GCSE or A Level in Fine Art or Textile Design. The exhibition aims to showcase the outstanding preparatory drawings, prints, embroidery, models and photographs that often hide within the pages of lovingly crafted sketchbooks and folders. Each girl has thoughtfully selected a piece of work that exhibits her talents, observations and interests. For further information call 01923 776611 or email leisure@threerivers.gov.uk Artistsmeet at Watersmeet is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm. Entry is free; High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH www.facebook.com/artistsmeet
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
SCHOOL NEWS RMS to host TEDx Event in December We are delighted to announce that RMS will be hosting a TEDx event at School on Sunday 11th December from 1.00-4.00pm
Background TED is a non-profit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The annual TED Conference takes place in Long Beach, California; TEDGlobal is held each year in Oxford, UK, and this November, the TEDIndia Conference will be held in Mysore, India. TEDx Youth@RMS The RMS TEDx’s theme is RESILIENCE and we have already confirmed a number of outstanding speakers who will attend the event, including Dr Manrutt Wonkaew (art director, stylist and choreographer), Liz Atkin (visual artist), Tom Fox (experimental instrument maker), Lee Cox (London cabbie and aspiring teacher), Peter Jukes (news curator and podcaster) and former TV Presenter Gail Porter (now a motivational speaker). For more information, visit bit.ly/tedxrmsinfo (this website will be constantly updated as other speakers confirm) Tickets for the event are entirely FREE and will be available to students, members of their families, staff members and the general public. We want to encourage whole families attending and so the ticketing facility will allow Group Booking. We are releasing tickets gradually in batches and full information about the schedule can be found here bit.ly/tedxrmstickets— the first batch will be available after 7.00pm on Saturday 22nd October.
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
SCHOOL NEWS Sixth Form Physicists Attend Professor Brian Cox Lecture The A Level physicists at RMS had an exciting Friday night on the 4th November, when Professor Brian Cox came to Watford as part of his tour. Having watched his Stargazing Live series and lectures on certain topics in Physics, it was an incredible experience to see and hear, live, such an inspirational figure. Professor Cox specialises in Astronomy and Cosmology, and throughout the evening many topics I had touched upon in GCSE Astronomy were explained and expanded upon, such as the periodic graphs produced by binary stars and the concept of red shift. Many theories from great heroes such as Hubble and Einstein were mentioned and it is quite astonishing how these scientists predicted such theories without the aid of the technology we have today. One of the most potent things explained during the evening was the physical insignificance of Earth, let alone the almost negligible physical significance of the humans inhabiting the planet when compared to the vast expanse of the universe. However, something quite extraordinary about the complex beings that we are is how we have developed such advanced life on this one planet, compared to the contrasting environments of the other planets in our solar system. The astonishing images taken by NASA’s satellites reinforced this, and we got the chance to witness some of the most recent photographs taken of celestial bodies many light years away. To listen to somebody talk so passionately about their discipline was truly inspirational and motivated me to really persevere with my studies, so that I can achieve my place at university and have the opportunity to be taught by such enthusiastic academics. Alannah, Year 13
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
CHARITY NEWS This week has been another busy and productive week for the Charity… Cake Sale: On Tuesday, our Sixth Form Committee held a cake sale during break time, for Years 7 to 11. Many of our Committee members baked their own cupcakes, crispy bites, flapjacks and brownies galore! By the look of the empty table at the end, it would appear that the cake sale was was very popular! We are pleased to say that we managed to raise a great total of £231.85! Pizza raffle winner! For the last few weeks, we have been selling pizza raffle tickets. This have offered people the chance to win a delicious pizza lunch, for the winner to share with her form. This has proven extremely popular and we have been really impressed with the amount of interest that it has received, with some forms feeling particularly competitive which was nice to see! In Great Hall Assembly today, Mrs Rose had the honour of pulling a name out of a hat and the winner was… Annabelle in Year 7! Congratulations and we will get in touch with your form tutor next week, so that we can organise when and where to hold your pizza lunch! Christmas Fair Stall: We are going to be running our very own stall at the Christmas Fair, to raise money for Sparks. Please come along and support us. We will be in the dining room, with an array of exciting activities and items on offer. There will be a lucky dip, cookie decorating, personalised baubles, 'pin the nose on Rudolph the reindeer', face painting, glitter tattoos, a hair salon, a photo booth and lots more, as well as our usual Sparks merchandise, including badges, lanyards, pens and our new addition - Sparks Christmas cards! If this 'sparks' your interest, then come along and help us spread the Christmas cheer. We ho ho hope to see you lots of you there! Merry Christmas! Advent service donations: We will be collecting money in our buckets at the Advent Service this Sunday. We would really appreciate any donations that can be made. Thank you for your generosity and we look forward to seeing many of you there, for what promises to be both a wonderful service and start to the Christmas season! Katie and Hannah
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
SPORTS NEWS RMS Swimmers compete at ESSA Nationals at the Aquatic Centre Congratulations to the Junior and Intermediate swim teams who competed at the ESSA National Team Finals at the London Aquatics Centre at the weekend. Some great PBs but unfortunately no medals this year. Well done to: Junior Team: Cara O’T, Isabella S, Freya W, Lauren C, and Emily R Intermediate Team: Mirabelle W, Georgina W, Madeleine S, Stephanie R, and Ellie L
International Gymnastics Triumph for Manaalee in Malta Earlier this month, Manaalee travelled with her team from the Harrow School of Gymnastics to Malta to take part in an international competition. Manaalee performed brilliantly, coming first on the bars, beam, floor and vault in the 16+ category, thereby being crowned overall champion in her age group. As well participating as an individual, Manaalee was also part of the team competition, and her team came second overall. Congratulations to Manaalee and her team mates and coaches on this fantastic success!
This week’s other sports results… Congratulations to RMS Swimmers who competed against North London Collegiate School and won by 128 points to 70.
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
FORMS NEWS CHRISTMAS FAIR Thank you to those who have already donated and made use of the donation days this week. For those who still have goodies (bottles and chocolates) for us sitting in your office or car please don’t delay and bring them to the New Mark Hall If you have not returned your raffle tickets then please do so to be in with a chance of winning some fabulous prizes. Please mark your envelopes for the attention of Louise McGuire. Tickets will be on sale at break time through the lead up to the fair. Tickets are only £2 and main prizes are:
4 x Little Mix Concert Tickets at the O2
£100 Pullens Vouchers
Hatchimals
Family ticket to Panto at Watersmeet
Grazia Magazine subscription for a year
KISS FM signed CD and goody bag
2 Luxury hampers by Senior school Pamper days and Girls night themes.
And over 30 other prizes. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE: If you can help out please visit the link and follow the instructions: Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/dVqtXM 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com, however you will need to fill in your email address, name and contact number. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact forms.volunteers@gmail.com and we can sign you up manually. ROLL UP, ROLL UP! ONLY 7 DAYS to bag a fantastic Xmas prezzie at our Online Xmas Auction! Visit http://www.jumblebee.co.uk/formsxmasauction for some fabulous gifts! All proceeds go to FORMS.
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
SECOND HAND UNIFORM
Winter is fast approaching and we have some excellent quality ski and winter gear in stock if you are on the slopes in the near future! Our opening times for the rest of term are:
25/11/2016
Friday
8-9am
02/12/2016
Friday
8-9am
09/12/2016
Friday
8-9am
16/12/2016
Friday
8-9am
We have just completed the ticket sales from last year – please contact us so we can update you and arrange payment or keep funds on account for you. We have also had a large influx of lost property so it’s worth coming down to see us to see if you can reclaim any lost items! If you would like to join our uniform volunteer rota please email us at forms.rms2hu@gmail.com Thank you for all your support this year! FORMS
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls
COMMUNITY NEWS
St Luke’s Hospice, Harrow Santa Dash, Sunday 11th December Get your Santa suit on and dash 3-miles around Pinner on Sunday 11th December. Adults, children and even dogs can take part. Registration is £14 for Adults and £9 for Children. The entry fee includes your own Santa suit and once you complete your challenge you’ll be rewarded with a mince pie, hot drink and medal. Sign up here.
Book Signing with Mary Berry The Chorleywood and Gerrards Cross Bookshops will be open from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday 27th November for this event. If you can’t make it to the event, you can pre-order your signed and personalised Mary Berry’s Family Sunday Lunches and collect it from the Chorleywood or Gerrards Cross Bookshops or it can be posted directly to you! http://bit.ly/MaryBerry27Nov
www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
www.twitter.com/RMSforGirls
www.facebook.com/RMSforGirls