LUCKLEY LIFE
18 FEBRUARY 2022
NEWS FROM LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
LUCKLEY HOUSE IN LIGHTS
Last week was Children’s Mental Health Week. Luckley Library stocks an excellent selection of nonfiction and fiction titles available to borrow encompassing the themes of mental health and wellbeing. We encourage our pupils to visit us or browse and reserve online. The librarians are always very happy to assist with any books on specific topics. A reminder too that the library is available for reading or study at break and lunchtimes for any pupils seeking a quiet space.
COME TO THE THEATRE! Following the fabulous performance of ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, performed in The Whitty Theatre to pupils in Year 9 and above, the Drama Department is now pleased to announce a further production which we strongly recommend: After half term, Splendid Productions will perform UBU on Thursday 3 March. All are welcome to attend this. Booking is via Ticket Source. Despite many Covid restrictions and illness over the past few weeks we are pleased that rehearsals for this year’s musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are back underway. Despite being behind schedule, we are very much looking forward to putting on another brilliant show. Ticket source bookings for this have also gone live this week and we would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. If you are a parent of a child taking part in the show, please do remember the importance of attendance at all rehearsals. We are rehearsing during the final weekend of half term (26 and 27 February 10am - 4pm). These are critical rehearsals following all the Covid disruption! Do look out for an email confirming all rehearsal times.
We are delighted with the new signage at the entrance to the School.
LUCKLEY LIBRARY LOVES... Becoming (adapted for younger readers) by Michelle Obama This autobiography from the former First Lady is slightly simplified for a younger audience. Michelle Obama shares her very personal journey from her humble beginnings, living in the upstairs of her Great Aunt’s house in a small suburb of Chicago right up to becoming one of the most recognised women in the world, married to the President of the USA, living in the White House and even meeting the Queen. Her family were poor but her parents scarified a lot and raised her with love, support and encouragement to make the most of her education. Her strong values, work ethic and dedication to public service shine through in this truly inspirational book. Recommended for Year 7 up. Rachel Maskelyn, Senior Librarian
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LUCKLEY LIFE
18 FEBRUARY 2022
NEWS FROM LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL UPDATE This term Mr Humphrey and I have introduced Form Challenges in Years 9 & 10. Each form has been given a series of challenges to be completed over the term, ranging from; ‘everyone in the form must receive an achievement point’, to ‘everyone must attend a lunch club’. The form that completes the most challenges within the term will win a prize. Year 11 students continue to work hard towards their summer exams. The addition of the advance information, along with working with Mrs Bell and Vespa, has helped the students to effectively plan their revision for each subject. Mr Humphrey and I hope that all students have a restful half term and enjoy some time away from their books, but do also spend some time revising; it is important to find the right balance. We look forward to seeing them all back to start the second part of the spring term refreshed and ready to go. Mrs Jenny Hayden, Deputy Head of Upper School
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KILL JILL - 9H DRAMA Year 9 pupils have been introduced to the many jobs and opportunities in the performing arts industry by putting together their own drama performance. This included directing and acting parts, the design elements such as costumes, props and set design, and the technical aspects of lighting and sound design. 9H pupils were excited to showcase their energetic performance of Kill Jill in The Whitty Theatre this week.
LUCKLEY LIFE
18 FEBRUARY 2022
NEWS FROM LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
BOARDERS’ WEEKEND FUN On Saturday 5 February Mr Dey took the boarders to Dinton Pastures. It was fantastic to see a mix of day pupils, weekly and full boarders taking advantage of the weekend programme. The pupils enjoyed a ride around the woods, time on the climbing equipment, followed by a sausage bap and hot chocolate to recharge. Once back at school, the boarders had a choice of watching the Six Nations, enjoying some down time or catching up with some study. Last weekend the boarders went to Beaulieu Motor Museum, with Mr Hill and Mr Bamber, to enjoy an eclectic mix of motor history, cars from the big screen and the opportunity to enjoy the museum's grounds surrounded by the stunning New Forest National Park.
IN LESSONS......
Year 8 pupils enjoyed a mini masked ball in their English lesson, inspired by Much Ado about Nothing! Watch this fun video of some of our boarders on the big swing at Dinton Pastures. HERE
The pupils had to guess from the masks and questioning who each other were, then write a diary reflecting on the character’s experiences.
OUR SPONSORED CHILD This Friday we had an ‘Own Clothes Day’ to raise money for our school charities, so it is very timely to update on the progress of our sponsored child, Asrasash, with an extract from her school report. Asrasash has good communication with others around her and she respects her peers and elders well. Asrasash enjoys singing in the choir and hearing about God. She loves spending her free time by helping her mum with chores. She cooks, cleans and washes when at home and enjoys doing handicrafts. Asrasash attends Bethany Bekoji School in Ethiopia, which is supported by the charity, Stand By Me
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