TUDOR ROSE
Issue 30 Autumn 2017
1st XI storm through to National Quarter Finals
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he 1st XI Hockey Squad travelled to Godolphin and Latymer School for the 3rd round of the Independent Schools Hockey Cup. Tudor started the game with determination and were rewarded with a goal from Otti Dick. In the second half both teams pushed for goals but it was Poppy Mobley who capped off a fine team move to make it 2-0. With Tudor’s confidence increasing, a fine run from Molly Levene created space for Mobley to fire home an unstoppable goal into the roof of the net. Tudor maintained high levels of fitness and concentration throughout the game, and were worthy winners with a 3-0 victory. Tudor now faces the national Quarter Finals which is the furthest Tudor has ever got – huge congratulations to all involved!
NSEA Dressage Champion
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zzy Rugman and her horse Calico Joe represented Tudor Hall in the Novice Class at the NSEA Dressage Championships at Addington Manor. Izzy and Calico were the last to go and they pulled off a spectacular test to score 73.85%. This was good enough to see them top the leaderboard and be crowned the NSEA Champions. Well done Izzy and Calico Joe!
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xcitement has been mounting as the new sixth form café takes shape. The building itself arrived on the back of a flat-bed lorry during half term, and has now been transformed into an airy and sociable space exclusively for sixth formers, with comfy sofas and outside decking to soak up the sun. Sixth form girls will be able to order every variety of coffee alongside home-baked treats, and are sure to be the envy of the whole school community when the café opens.
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he transformation of the Main Corridor into an exhibition space for Tudorian art is complete. No longer a business-like place to pick up information and pass through quickly, girls and staff alike are taking time to gaze at the diverse and beautiful art displayed. The museum area outside the ballroom has also had a makeover, and now houses some extraordinary sculpture in a striking setting. Art work of many different media and of all shapes and sizes has arrived from every corner of the country. The project was the brainchild of headmistress Wendy Griffiths, who observed that art plays an unusually central role in the life of Tudor. Many girls leave with a lifelong love of art that has been nurtured at school, and an increasing number go on to careers in the art world. The exhibition is a celebration of that depth of talent amongst Tudorians of several generations, and aims to inspire everyone in the Tudor community, from the youngest to the oldest, and from the art expert to the beginner.
An absolutely incredible week!
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ive sixth form girls travelled to South Africa to take part in the Warriors Accelerated Scholarship Program (WASP). This intensive week-long programme was developed jointly between Tudor Hall and the Warriors Academy, and is designed to contribute toward personal development and growth. Non-stop activities range from skydiving to public speaking and from giant bridge leaps to animal encounters, all of which are underpinned by Covey’s ‘7 habits of highly effective teens’ which they learn about throughout their time in South Africa. www.tudorhallschool.com
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he annual Tudor Hall Charity Dog Show was held in aid of this year’s charity: Alzheimer’s Research. There was a fantastic turnout with over 50 dogs competing in the 7 categories, and we enjoyed blue skies and sunshine. Our wonderful judges Jenny and Tony Orchard had some tough decisions on their hands especially with the cutest puppy and Golden Oldie awards! Best in Show was awarded to Dreamer (handler- Ulla Hopkinson) with Reserve Best in Show going to Willow (handlerAnnabelle Hartwright). There were some great stalls at the show too, organised by each year group, including the very popular ‘Guess the weight of Diggle the dog’. Huge thanks to Jenny and Tony, and to the brilliant team of girls who helped to set up and run this lovely event.
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VI and UVI A Level Drama students were treated to an excellent workshop led by Maggie Bain of renowned theatre company, Frantic Assembly. Frantic Assembly have generated somewhat of a cult following, particularly with young audiences, and their innovative style of physical theatre continues to wow in various productions. For example, Frantic Assembly are responsible for the choreography in the production of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time’ and for the movement direction in TV series, ‘Humans’, as well as numerous collaborations for the stage. Maggie took the girls through an energetic warm-up before introducing them to some stock Frantic exercises on exploring physicality and devising; the girls especially enjoyed experimenting with lifts and working them into a story, and deserve to be commended for exhibiting remarkable stamina in two hours of non-stop movement!
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udor once again hosted an action-packed Model United Nations weekend with delegates from six schools attending. Our first guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel Robert Lindsay gave a very thought-provoking talk, giving delegates an insight into the military’s point of view on various UN interventions in a wide range of countries. Professor Sir Roger Scruton also gave a fascinating talk on freedom of speech on the second day, leaving everyone with a variety of interesting points to think about. Topics such as ocean acidification, child trafficking and sustainable food production were vigorously disputed over the 2 days. Drug busts from security and a lot of note passing made for an exciting weekend with many first-time delegates throwing themselves into it and enthusiastically exploring political ideas.
ive girls from last year’s UVI received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at St James’s Palace in the presence of HRH The Earl of Wessex. This highly prestigious award is the culmination of much hard work throughout the girls’ time at Tudor. A Gold Award is highly valued by universities and employers because it reflects an exceptional level of commitment and an impressive package of skills and achievements. There are five sections: volunteering, physical, skills, residential and expedition. For their Gold expedition, the girls either canoed the River Severn or walked in the Lake District. We are so proud to be congratulating these girls on such an outstanding achievement.
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6 students of fine art, photography and textiles spent a dazzling week in New York, soaking up its extraordinary art collections and experiencing the buzz of the Big Apple. A highlight was catching up with OT Hannah Mills, now studying fashion and textiles at Parsons Art and Design College, a sought-after destination for increasing numbers of Tudorians. The girls returned with invaluable material for their A Level coursework, as well as a taste for studying and living in this amazing city.
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im Higher sessions this term have stretched brains and expanded horizons, from building marshmallow towers in a practical STEM workshop, to discussions on philanthropy and World AIDS Day. The academic scholars have also led some sessions and shared words of wisdom with younger girls. Girls in Todd to IIIs have been busy with their Independent Learning Projects, focusing on reading, writing, debating and community service, and at the top of the school the UVI EPQs (Extended Project Qualification, equivalent to half an A Level) are taking shape, covering topics as diverse as human rights and setting up a radio station.
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e are delighted to announce that Kitty Veale in the IVs has been given a place in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain Girls’ Choir. Auditions for this prestigious choir are held all over the country. There are between 100 and 150 girls in the choir, who meet for two residential courses during the year and perform diverse and exciting repertoire in inspiring venues such as the Royal Albert Hall. Kitty auditioned at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, where she was required to sing both accompanied and unaccompanied songs and complete sight singing and aural tests. Kitty was keen to broaden her musical experience and repertoire, and we are so proud of her for gaining this fantastic opportunity.
Dancing at Lughnasa
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VI drama students performed an extract from Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ on Thursday 9th November. The performance, which constitutes part of their practical A Level assessment, delighted the audience with its affectionate portrayal of the Mundy sisters from County Donegal. The girls deserve hearty congratulations for persistence with their Irish accents and for communicating such a convincing sense of ‘family’. They captured perfectly the spirit of the five women trying to make ends meet in a world changing at a fast pace; and generated both humour and pathos in performance. We are certainly looking forward to the girls’ final piece, which will be selected scenes from Sophie Treadwell’s ‘Machinal’ to be performed in May next year.
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ow in its sixth year, Ti3C saw lower sixth girls working on three very different and equally challenging projects over half term. The first team to leave flew to Chennai in south east India, where they worked at the Ebenezer Living Word Matriculation School. They took a week’s worth of craft projects and science activities in their suitcases, and taught children aged 2-18 for five days, culminating in a wonderful all-singing, all-dancing show for the children’s parents. Closer to home, a second team spent the week volunteering at the Bolton Lads and Girls Club in Greater Manchester, working with young people in various settings. The girls were inspired by the extraordinary work done by BLGC, and worked tirelessly through the week, hosting a Halloween party
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“We came here to help you have an amazing half term, but without realizing it, it’s you who have done that for us”. for 256 alongside many other activities. A third team of girls and staff travelled to South Africa to work at Sparrow School which educates children from low-income families, some with learning difficulties. As well as teaching maths, English and science, they worked hard to create a shady reading garden and redecorate the music rooms, and helped with after-school clubs. Each team also enjoyed some well-earned R&R sight-seeing and exploring the local area, but the most treasured memories are of the people they met, the courage they witnessed in difficult circumstances, and the insight they gained into lives and cultures very different from their own.
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he first open mic night of the academic year took place on Monday 27th November and it was a huge success. Both the Junior and Senior School Bands performed brilliantly which is particularly impressive since it was their debut performance as a group. There were many wonderful solo performances as well with a wide variety of music ranging from Regina Spektor to ‘Panic! At The Disco’ to P!nk. The evening was rounded off by a roof-raisingly noisy performance by the staff band which had all the girls cheering.
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he Autumn Fun Day was an action-packed event with something for everyone. The Christmas Fair kickstarted our Christmas shopping with many tempting treats on offer, and raised a brilliant £3600 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Younger girls performed in a wonderful Music School concert in the morning, and huge numbers were involved in a record number of hockey, netball and lacrosse matches in the afternoon. As
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A weekend full of music, sport, food and fireworks darkness fell over 600 parents, girls and staff gathered for the much-anticipated hog roast followed by delicious brownies, and the day ended on a high with a truly fantastic firework finale.
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Autumn Fun Day Sport
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he buzz of the Autumn Fun Day increased this year with two new events. A lacrosse tournament gathered teams from 7 other schools including Uppingham, Stowe, Oakham and Bradfield. Tudor’s 1st, 2nd and U15 XII’s fought hard in closely contested matches and there were stunning victories against Stowe and Oakham. It was a joy to see so many supporters on the side line and the girls thoroughly enjoyed playing matches on the fast paced astro. On the same day, the Under 14 hockey team faced a mixed Banbury Hockey Under 14 team in a new venture encouraging our girls to have confidence to play with, and against boys. Tudor conceded early in the game, but the girls demonstrated their resilience and the final score was 7-2 to Tudor. This was a lovely social event, and we hope it will be the first of many mixed hockey matches in future. tudorhallschool.com
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his term the school hosted Dr David Reynolds, the Chief Medical Officer for Alzheimer’s Research UK: one of this year’s school charities. Dr Reynolds’ talk made it clear that Alzheimer’s is a physical disease. The evidence is that we know that Alzheimer’s physically attacks the brain and that the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s weighs approximately 140g less than a healthy brain. Money is desperately needed for research into effective treatments and cures for this disease and, over the course of the year, Tudor will play its part. We were also visited by Sam Armfield, a recent geography graduate from the university of Sheffield. Sam has spent time volunteering on Lesbos at the height of the Libyan refugee crisis and his insights into the ineffectiveness of charity work on the ground was sobering. His message to the girls was to get involved politically and not practically. Finally, we were visited by Stephen Bird, head of heritage services in Bath. Stephen gave the girls a vivid insight into the daily lives of the inhabitants of Roman Britain. He also drew parallels between the collapse of the Roman Empire and recent instabilities in Europe and encouraged us to think about the past as we attempt to understand our present. Next term, we look forward to welcoming Professor George McGavin, one of the world’s leading entomologists and a familiar face on the BBC.
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