Rudolph

RUDOLPH HOUSE

Isabel Slade

I would like to start by saying a huge thank you to Mrs Walker who took on the role of Head of House for me whilst I was away on maternity leave. She made a brilliant start to the year in September allowing me a stress free transition back to Head of House in November when I returned. I would also like to congratulate her on becoming Head of House for Attenborough House and I know from experience that she will lead the house amazingly. It has been another fantastic year with a wealth of competitions and it has been great to see so many students rising up to some of the challenges. The first big competition was January 2021 when the 4 houses took part in the STRAVA challenge. Students were able to log any walking, running or cycling activity they did at home onto the STRAVA app with the aim of seeing how far collectively each house could go. Although we didn’t get too far as a house there were some key players for Rudolph that deserve a mention for their consistency and engagement with the event, so thank you to Edward K, Ethan H, Chloe C, Chloe S, Harry R and anyone who logged even a single activity. Our next Interhouse competition was the Softball and Rounders competition held in May. Congratulations to all who took part and a special well done to year 10 Rudolph who came 2nd for the year group in a very fiercely fought match. Overall for the whole school Rudolph came joint 2nd place with Lee so well done. This year’s Year 10 Science throwdown was a long awaited event, after being postponed multiple times throughout the year. When it finally came to it, Rudolph gave it a really good try but too much self- doubt crept in and we didn’t make the final. The trophy we had held for many years was finally relinquished to another house, but not to fear, we will win it back again one day. Our best competition of the year was won by Rudolph’s May S in year 11 who produced an absolutely stunning portrait for the Portrait Artist of the year competition. May’s talent could not be matched and she took the well-deserved win.

Thank you to all Rudolph students who take time to compete in the house competitions. Not only are you waving the flag for your house but you are also pushing your own limits and exploring your talents. Every good thing you do in form and in lessons does not go unnoticed. A huge well done to Giulia R in year 8 who gained the most house points in the spring term. Mentions also go to Amy T and Lily B who were runners up. Rudolph was the 2nd most engaged house in the spring term with house points logged for 66% of students. KS4 do need to up their game though as they were bottom for most house points logged out of the 4 houses. I am hoping that this year will end on a high and we can show that we are a strong house as this is my last year of being Head of Rudolph. I am taking on a new role within the school as second in charge of science, so, from September, Miss Stock will be your new Head of Rudolph.

It has been an absolute blast to have been head of house, from when we were Earth House and into the transition to Rudolph House. I have learnt about a new amazing woman from history who can be an inspiration to all of us to persevere in times of difficulty and that if you really want to do something, you can put in the work and achieve that dream. I hope to continue to be involved with the Duke of Edinburgh scheme where I can as it is something I have become passionate about and I wish Miss Stock all the best with taking on Rudolph House. Remember: You can’t have the triumph without the struggle.

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