LUCKLEY LIFE
3 DECEMBER 2021
NEWS FROM LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
YOUTH SPEAKS On Monday night Luckley House had the pleasure of hosting the Rotary Club Youthspeaks debating competition. We entered two teams: Ella D, Tara T-K and Leo S-T as our senior team, debating whether PE should be compulsory; and Mia H, Jessica C and Brayden S as our intermediate team, debating whether boxing should be banned. Although we didn’t win on this occasion, both teams did the school proud. I was especially impressed with the volume of persuasive ideas our senior team was able to generate at relatively short notice. Thank you to everyone who took part and to all the parents who came along to support us. Special thanks is also due to Ilaria R who helped the teams pull together ideas prior to the competition. Holly Duxbury, English Teacher
CHILCOTT CONCERT
Last Sunday we had a fabulous day of choral singing here at Luckley. Our Chilcott Choir joined together with the Berkshire Maestros Young Voices to perform the ‘Jazz Songs of Innocence’ under the conductor and composer Bob Chilcott, as well as their own solo item. This was an amazing experience and collaboration for all our young singers as they worked together for the event. The Chamber Choir also gave a lovely solo appearance performing ‘Irish Blessing’ by Bob Chilcott and ‘Run’ by Coldplay. It was so good to hear choral singing in a live setting. Well done to all involved. Janice Ellwood, Director of Music
BERKSHIRE YOUNG SINGER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Sarah-Jane B in Year 9 and Chloe G in Year 13 for winning a place in the semi-finals of the ‘Berkshire Young Singer of the Year’ competition. Sarah-Jane has been selected for the Classical and Pop/Musical Theatre categories and Chloe, the Folk category, in their different age groups. It was a very competitive first round and we are very excited for them both and wish them all the best in the final. Janice Ellwood, Director of Music
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LUCKLEY LIBRARY LOVES... Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko It’s a long time since I’ve read a fantasy book that so imaginatively creates a world and so richly describes it. The empire of Aritsar is governed by the King plus one representative from each of the eleven surrounding regions. There is a special form of magic, the Ray, which bonds the Council together and enables it to rule effectively. Tarisai is a young girl seeking a place on the Crown Prince’s Council trained to rule at a future time when the current King reaches the end of his reign. Selection is a long and rigorous process that takes many years. During her time in the Capital she builds relationships with the other young Council hopefuls and gains the trust of the Crown Prince. However, Tarisai does not initially realise that she has been bewitched by her mother, a remote and mysterious character known as The Lady, to kill the Crown Prince. I thoroughly enjoyed journeying through this world with Tarisai as she learns, grows and has to face the unbearable predicament in which she finds herself. Recommended for Year 9 up. Rachel Maskelyne, Senior Librarian
CHRISTMAS CONCERT On Tuesday 7 November at 6.30pm our Christmas concert will take place in The Whitty Theatre. We do hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of music. Tickets are available online from the box office at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thewhittytheatre
LUCKLEY LIFE
3 DECEMBER 2021
NEWS FROM LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
UKMT SENIOR MATHEMATICAL CHALLENGE
HOUSE DANCE
Year 12 and 13 mathematicians recently took part in the national UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge. This challenge is designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems and make students think. To recognise the highest performers in the challenge, top-scoring 66% of participants are awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1.
Our House Dance competition took place on Wednesday evening in The Whitty Theatre, and it was a thoroughly entertaining show!
We had some fantastic results this year and students should be commended for their hard efforts. Charlie B, Josef C, Kamran K, Oliver M, James B, Robert H, Isabella P and Arissa P all achieved a Bronze certificate. Alvin C, River L and Michael F managed to secure Silver certificates. Virginia S in Year 13 achieved a Gold certificate and has moved on to the next round. The Senior Kangaroo Challenge took place on 2 December and we should receive Virginia’s results after Christmas. Many congratulations to everyone that took part. Top sets in Year 7-8 will be taking part in the Anniversary Maths Challenge in January and the Junior Maths Challenge in April. Top set Year 9-11 will participate in the Intermediate Maths Challenge in February. If your child is interested in trying previous challenges please go to https://www.ukmt.org.uk/ challenges and select the appropriate challenge option for their year group. Lorna Wintle, Head of Mathematics
MOVEMBER!
Galloway House won Best Group Dance with their performance of Heart of Stone from Six. Cornish House won Best Team Dance. Millie B (Randle) won Best Soloist. Blake House won Mrs Kempton & Mrs Hayden’s prize for Teamwork, for supporting each other throughout their preparations for the competition, especially during the workshop, and working so well together. Randle House won the competition overall. The competition was adjudicated by Rachel Needham from Urban Strides. A recording of the competition is available to watch on our YouTube channel.
Well done to the staff and students who took part in Movember, raising around £50 for the charity which funds men's health projects across mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Find out more about Movember.
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