The Royal Masonic School For Girls Senior School Weekly News Update
Friday 4th November 2016
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS UPDATE Friday 3rd November 2016 This Term’s Events at a Glance Here are just a few important forthcoming events coming up after Half
A Midsummer Night’s Dream NEXT WEEK
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Performances Tuesday 8th—Thursday
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10th November at 7.30pm in the Space
Friday 4th November
It’s not too late to book tickets to see this
FORMS Fireworks
year's Senior School play - William
Science trip to Brian Cox, Watford
Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's
Tuesday 8th -Thursday 10th November
Dream'.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The production has been given an
FORMS Meeting
interesting and modern interpretation. Set
Saturday 12th November
in a harsh, monotone world, a pair of
Class of 2016 Certificate Presentation
lovers try to transform and escape their
Sunday 13th November
surroundings. Tickets are available at:
Remembrance Chapel Service
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Monday 14th November Life Skills Evening for Parents Tuesday 15th November Year 7 Enterprise Day Australia Social Evening Friday 18th—Sunday 20th November Exeat Weekend Tues 22nd and Weds 23rd November Year 7 “Meet the Tutor” sessions Thursday 24th November Astronomy Extravaganza Sunday 27th November Advent Service Thursday 1st December Year 12 At Home
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SCHOOL INFORMATION Emails Sent this week Year 13 Religious Studies
Information re Revision Day at St Helen’s
Year 7
Business Enterprise Day
Whole School
FORMS Christmas Fair Advertising Opportunity
Year 12/13 Textiles
Wedding Dress Designer trip
Whole School
A Midsummer Night’s Dream ticket information
Year 9
Macbeth Production information
Year 10 and 11
Duke of Edinburgh Launch Event
Year 12
At Home letter
Year 13
“Elevate Education” letter from Dr Esland
Year 12/13 Physics
CERN Trip 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
STEAM lectures at RMS 2016-17 for Years 10-13 We have one more exciting lecture this term: on 21st November, we will be joined by Professor Gerry Thomas, a senior academic specialising in the molecular pathology of cancer. Her team’s main research focus centres on the molecular biology of thyroid cancer, in particular radiation associated thyroid cancer. However, they also collaborate with others in projects looking to identify biomarkers for cancer prediction and prognosis. PLEASE NOTE: This lecture will start earlier than previously advertised, at 4.30pm so we hope that lots of the students will be able to join us in the NMH. We recommend these lectures to all students to give them an insight into different career paths and to encourage them to pursue a STEAM related future. Students from other schools are also welcome to attend, so please so share with friends and family
Life Skills Evening (for parents/guardians of girls in Years 6 to 11) Don’t forget our next Life Skills Evening which will take place on Monday 14th November at 7.00pm. School Counsellor, Nikki Bennett will talk about “Managing Friendships”. Please note this session is for parents/guardians only and it is not appropriate to bring your daughter/ward with you. If you would like to attend, please email Pippa Hopkins to confirm (phopkins@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk)
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SCHOOL NEWS
This Week’s Sports Results Netball
Hockey
Year 8 County Netball v STAHS
Year 8 vs St Michaels
A Team won 21-19
RMS won 9 - 0
(MVPs Freya and Carmelina)
Year 10 vs Queenswood
B Team won 11-9
RMS won 2 - 0
Congratulations to our Year 6 Hockey team, who won 2 - 1 against Edge Grove.
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SCHOOL NEWS Astronomy Extravaganza Thursday 24th November, 7.00pm Building on the interest created by our recent ESTEAM Focus day and the February live radio link with Major Tim Peake, we are delighted to announce that we have been successful in borrowing some moon rock and soil that were brought back to Earth by NASA's Apollo astronauts, as well as some rare meteorites. These will be showcased in lessons and in an evening demonstration on Thursday 24th November (please note that a separate event will be held for Cadogan House pupils and parents on Wednesday 23rd November) The evening will start at 7.00pm with Dr Sarah Hutton, astrophysicist and Outreach Co-ordinator at University College London, giving a talk on ‘Galaxy Quest: Finding hidden objects in the universe.’ Following on from this talk, there will be an opportunity to take part in different sessions including:
a Planetarium presentation;
an Observatory demonstration;
a workshop of making spectroscopes;
a talk by Hania Mohiuddin, an engineer at Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
getting close to the rare artefacts.
This is a FREE event and we hope to welcome as many of you as possible on the day; information on how to secure your tickets on the night will follow NEXT WEEK. We are hoping to hold a similar event in the next few years for those of you that are busy on this day or unsuccessful in gaining entry tickets. We hope to inspire the next generation by giving you all the chance to hold a real rock from space! So please save the date.
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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.
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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. The celebratory exhibition launch is on Wednesday 9th November 5.00pm – 7.00pm, and you are invited to come along to celebrate the variety of work on display and the talents of the girls whose work is featured within the show. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome! 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
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CHARITY NEWS Here’s an update on the latest Charity News for the School Charity, from Katie and Hannah, Deputy Head Girls for Charity...
Prize Day total: We just wanted to thank everyone who generously donated to Sparks, via our charity buckets, on Prize Day. We were standing by the entrance at Centre Doors and were amazed at the number of donations that we received. In total, we raised £474.15. This is an amazing total, so thank you! Badges: Our Sparks badges were extremely popular last half term, so much so that we sold out! However, we are pleased to say that a new batch has arrived! Therefore, badges will be sold every day next week, during lunch times, at Centre Doors. They only cost £1, so make sure that you get your hands on one of these trendy accessories, before they sell out again! Halloween Disco refunds: As you may have heard, we had to cancel our Halloween Disco due to a lack of interest. If you would like a refund, please go to the girls, who will be selling badges every day next week, at Centre Doors. They have a copy of your names, so just let them know and they can give you your refund. Forthcoming Events: Tuesday 22nd November – Cake sale, run by Sixth Charities Committee Thursday 8th December - Mufti Day (Christmas jumpers theme) Saturday 3rd December – FORMS Christmas Fair, where we will have a stall.
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FORMS NEWS FIREWORKS TONIGHT FORMS are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the wonderful fireworks to music this evening. Please remember to bring along your entry ticket and food ticket. Tickets can be purchased on the door but are NO LONGER AVAILABLE via the weblink.
NEXT FORMS MEETING Tuesday 8th November FORMS would like to welcome all parents to the next meeting on 8th November at 7.30pm to be held in the Governors Dining Hall. We will be discussing future events and election of officers to the committee. If you are interested in becoming part of the committee we would welcome your attendance and input. If you would like any further information, please contact forms.secretary@gmail.com
BUYING A MICRO SCOOTER FOR CHRISTMAS? Please remember to use the URN code: 117641 which is unique to RMS Every order taken over the internet earns 10% for FORMS which in turn enhances school life for your daughters. So shop for those Christmas presents whilst supporting RMS at: www.micro-scooters.co.uk
CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING Thank you to everyone who has enquired about advertising in the RMS glossy Christmas Brochure. It has had an overwhelming response. There are still some pages left, so please contact Louise McGuire for more information if you are still interested. slmcguire@btinternet.com or 07702164437
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COMMUNITY NEWS Mrs Marsh from the PE Department also runs the Watford Social Centre for the Blind. This is a completely self funded and voluntary led local charity that have been providing a social environment for the visually impaired in the Watford and surrounding areas for over 65 years. They have members who come from Rickmansworth, Harrow, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood as well as Watford, mainly due to the fact that they are an active club running sessions twice a week at their hall in the centre of Watford. This Saturday, 5th November, they will be holding an Open Day at their hall - The Rene Milton Hall, Cross St, Watford,WD17 2QD, from 12noon until 4.00pm to raise awareness in the community, welcome new members and hopefully raise some much needed funds. There will be stalls including one selling various products the members have knitted, made, and painted, a tombola, a raffle, and refreshments will be on sale all afternoon while you browse. Members of the centre would love to meet anyone who is in the area, and share what they do at the centre despite their disabilities, and encourage anyone with a visual impairment who maybe would like to join us as a member to come along for a chat. If you would like any more information about the charity, please visit their website www.watfordblindcentre.org.
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