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n THAT’S MAGIC Children from Rose Hill School in Tunbridge Wells enjoyed a kind of magic with the 18th Sir Humphry Davy Lecture. Running since 1998, the event has played host to a diverse range of scientists, lecturers and educationalists, all presenting topics related to science. However, the school had never invited a magician to speak until Tony Charles took the floor. During the day Tony used science to create awe-inspiring ‘magic’ for the Pre-Prep children, before explaining how
n Bandana Brigade
he had achieved his incredible feats. Then,
Students and staff at Bethany School were determined to ‘wear it out’ last month in support of a
in the evening, children from Years 6 to 8
charity that is close to their hearts.
joined students from eight other primary
Harry Graham, who is a Year 13 student at the school in Goudhurst, survived a brain tumour as a
and prep schools in the theatre, where he
child and is now a Young Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity. On March 6 thousands of
amazed the young audience with his
people donned bandanas in support of the Brain Tumour Awareness Day and Bethany School took
‘conjuring’. Topics covered included
part in the event, raising both awareness of the condition and £1,000 for the charity.
Mobius bands and using inertia to discover
Harry was thrilled with their efforts, saying: “Once again, a huge thank you to Bethany for all the support I have received during my time here as a pupil at the school and also a heartfelt ‘thank you’
if an egg is raw or hard boiled. “It was a great evening,” says Laura, of Year 8. “My favourite part was when
from The Brain Tumour Charity.” His parents added their thanks to the Headmaster, staff and pupils for hosting the fundraising day.
Tony made a rocket in slow motion to the
“It is events like this that provide not only invaluable funding in the fight against brain tumours, but
music from 2001: A Space Odyssey.”
also raise awareness, which is key to early diagnosis and subsequent survival of this awful illness,”
www.rosehillschool.co.uk
Mr and Mrs Graham say. www.bethanyschool.org.uk
n DOUBLE HEADED Two Crowborough primary schools welcomed a new Executive Headteacher as they prepare for a possible merger. Currently run as a federation, Whitehill
FREE EDUCATION
expected to open next year. The location has
Infant School and Herne Junior School are
Prime Minister David Cameron announced that
yet to be confirmed, but the school will be
now being led by Kate Owbridge, who
there will be 49 new free schools across the UK
based in a new building created with the help
previously worked at a school in
and one will be in Tonbridge.
of Government funding.
Rotherhithe, London. Following a public
The new 420-place primary school will be
It will be one of only two new schools
consultation, a decision has yet to be made
managed by the Bishop Chavasse Trust, which
announced for Kent, the other being a
about whether the two establishments will
already runs the Bennett Memorial Diocesan
science and technology focused secondary
amalgamate to become one school.
secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, and is
school in Maidstone.
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