Musical Advent Calendar
This week the videos feature Session Band, Big Band, our Young Singer winners, Guitar Ensemble, and Orchestra.
Mr Drake
Director of Music
invenentes domum
This half term, Year 9 Latin students have been exploring the concept of 'home' through Homer's Odyssey. Is it a place; a person; a feeling? Is it the same for each person and circumstance?
They have explored multiple characters' perspectives and captured their impressions on fabric squares, which will form part of a great tapestry to be displayed a Royal Holloway University, who partnered with us in this project. A group of students will be invited to the University in the Summer term to connect with other schools who have also participated.
We were very happy to welcome Miss Legg this morning, for the final part of the project, where students worked in groups to represent a moment from the story: exploring characterisation, themes, and modern application of the big ideas the story presents.
We were so impressed by the collaboration and ingenuity of these students. They planned quickly, and executed their ideas artfully.
As we break up for Christmas, this is the perfect time to consider what 'home' means for you and yours? Is it the place you are now, or somewhere you're hoping to be? Is it the people your with, the table you will join around, the laughter you will share?
felices ferias!
Mr Fisher
Developing New Skills for Christmas
"We are cooking up a snowstorm in the Food rooms this week. After many weeks of hard work towards their coursework and practical lessons, the year 11s had a lesson on piping (and patience!) by trying their hand at making a gingerbread sleigh. They did a smashing job for their first attempt! Well done year 11s!"
Mrs Cookson
Food Technology Teacher
Celebratory Hot Chocolate!
The Year 10 Team celebrated 16 Year 10's who achieved the Silver Achievement Award this term. The students have worked incredibly hard, shown great effort, and supported one another along the way. They were rewarded with a well-deserved treat of hot chocolate and cake!
We wish to celebrate more students in the Spring term!
Miss Shahid and Mr K
