11 February 2022 – Issue 6
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction
Evening Recital – An Evening of Romantic Music
It was wonderful to round off the half term with a fantastic concert yesterday evening in the Old Ref. I was so impressed listening to our hugely talented musicians, as they played a programme of romantic music to mark Valentine’s Day. The expression and range was breath-taking, and it was great to see so many different instruments played. Having musicians from Year 8 to Year 13 in our String Quartet also highlights the strength in depth in the Music Department. Well done to everyone involved, but particularly to our outstanding musicians. February is LGBT+ History Month, and we have celebrated and reflected on aspects of LGBT+ history with events and information. Year 9 enjoyed a thoughtprovoking workshop with Ali Hannon this week, and staff attended CPD this week on gender identity. A number of other activities and workshops this week have focused on pastoral issues. We have held a Safer Internet Day, hosted Boarding Workshops, and enjoyed the Sixth Form Pathways Lectures. Thank you to everyone involved in this week’s very moving and inspiring Chapel service celebrating Diversity and Inclusion. The girls have also enjoyed the range and variety of academic activities taking place beyond the classroom. This week alone, our artists have taken part in a dyeing workshop, Design students have been to the Design Museum, the winners of the English Department’s Short Story Competition have been announced, and our Physicists have inspected Moon rock and been very successful in two Olympiads.
Natural Dyeing Workshop
Year 10 Design & Technology – Design Museum 'Waste Age'
In Sport, our Netball and Cricket fixtures this week have resulted in some impressive wins over Windlesham House and Great Walstead. Well done in particular to the U13A Netball team, who have made it through to the Semi-Final of the Sussex Cup. It was also great to see House spirit coming to the fore at House Swimming this week, and well done to Mollie who broke a long-standing record for the 50m breaststroke. Looking ahead to next half-term, we will be holding our annual International Women’s Day festival on 8 March, and there is a preview of the impressive range of speakers in today’s Review. Well done to students and staff on an fast-paced and brilliant six weeks. I wish you all a well-deserved break over half-term.
U15A SISNA