King Arthurs School Autumn Newsletter

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AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2019

Community Christmas Party Trip to the Tate Modern Prize Giving

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Welcome their Art and Design course. A huge number of students regularly take part in extracurricular activities, with many representing our school across a range of sports. Well done to all who have participated and keep up the good work of showing off the talents of KA! Our new cohort of Duke of Edinburgh students are preparing for their year of training and tasks. We wish them well on this exciting adventure and will update you in a feature article later in the year.

What a busy term we have all enjoyed! I am so proud to be the Head of King Arthur’s and relishing the opportunity to lead our mission to provide the very best education in this area. I write having just arrived home from our first Christmas Party for the elderly people of Wincanton. We were very proud to be part of the Town Council annual meal and welcomed nearly 100 residents of the town for a slap-up Christmas lunch, with bingo and entertainment. We are looking forward to supporting this again next year and finding many more opportunities to engage our local community.

It has been wonderful getting to know our students and find out more about how they see our school moving forward. In light of their views about school life, we are currently reviewing the behaviour for learning policy, our expectations around uniform and supporting punctuality with the introduction of warning bells. It is great to know that our students care passionately about making sure they can access all of their learning time and want lessons to start promptly and without disruption. They are also really clear about what good learning looks like and we have been sharing with staff the things that our students desire every lesson. In turn, our staff are busy making sure that we challenge our students to be the best they can be across, all aspects of their curriculum. As part of our continuing journey of improvement, we are developing our curriculum offer and making sure that learning for our young people is clearly sequenced, is coherent in content, rigour and scope.

We have also been extremely busy with trips, events and our wider curriculum opportunities. We were thrilled to take our Year 9s to the Big Pit in Wales and our Year 10s to London to visit various museums for

Under Mr Elloway’s direction, our lower school students are all having the chance to broaden their cultural understanding of the world by engaging in the Lyfta programme.

This is a great interactive tool for our students – please do ask your child about what they are learning each week. Mr Elloway is also busy setting up the Princess Diana Awards to train students as antibullying mentors. We are proud to welcome this organisation into our school and promote the high standards they support, and make sure we continue our zero tolerance to bullying in our school.

With mental health taking a high priority across society, we are very pleased to welcome the SHARE Project into school to support us with our awareness and training.

This is run by a team of NHS nurses and specialists, enabling us to train staff and students as mental health first aiders and to make sure we have the support avenues needed to best help our school community remain in good mental health.

This year, we were extremely pleased to welcome over 400 people on our Open Evening and more than 40 tours during the run up to the application deadline. We look forward to finding out how many students will join us in September and seeing a further growth in our student body.

Finally, as we move into the colder weather, could I remind all parents that the school uniform policy states our students need to wear a warm and waterproof outdoor coat.

Hoodies are not acceptable as outdoor clothing because they do not have these qualities and any students wearing them will be asked to remove them.

Please let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will welcome our students back to school on 6th January, following the two-week break.

Jen Jacklin, Headteacher

Hot Chocolate Friday King Arthur’s is working hard to recognise positive behaviour in and around the school.

First attention is given to those working above and beyond the expected standard and conduct. Learners are competing to see who will be called to the office first and it’s all thanks to #HotChocolateFriday.

The idea of Hot Chocolate Friday is staff nominate students who have gone ‘over and above’ during the week to share a hot drink, a few biscuits and a chat together. It’s a chance for students and staff to spend time with members of the school who get on quietly but don’t always get the recognition they deserve.

Hot Chocolate Friday is a ripple of recognition in our school that starts at the top. It highlights pupils who have gone ‘over and above’, and delivers pride.

In the last week of the first term students also got to nominate staff who they felt had also gone ‘over and above’.

Attached is a picture of a few of the staff

and students who celebrated #HCF one Friday. Comments are always written on the nomination cards. Some students had written comments such as “He is always there for a chat if I need it”, and “She obviously spends so much time planning for us”.

Year 7 settling in Year 7 have settled in well to the King Arthur’s community. It was great to have so many of them involved during our Open Evening, showing prospective Year 7 students around just like they had been the previous year. They have already been involved in many sporting activities and have eagerly signed themselves up to the French and London trips that will be running in the summer term.

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REMEMBRANCE PARADE King Arthur’s School was well represented this year in the Wincanton Parade.

Students marched respectfully through the town behind Erin our flag bearer.

Students then attended the local church service in which Corenza laid a wreath on behalf of all the students and staff. On Monday 11th those students who are part of uniformed organisations were able to attend school as their representatives. This is so important for our students and allows them to reflect on the contribution people have and still do make to our society.

Year 11 Prize Giving Evening It was great to see so many of last year’s Year 11 students returning to collect awards at our Prize Giving ceremony. It is always a fabulous event to see how they have flourished since leaving us.

Award for Courage and Achievement Tiffany T

Yeovil College Award for Best Female Academic Performance – Tyler C

Award for Best Academic Progress KS2 – KS4 Hannah L

Strode College Award for Contribution to School Life – Daisy L

Yeovil College Award for Best Male Academic Performance – Marcin C

The prizes were given out by Zac Greening, a local highly acclaimed artist. He finished the evening with gracious words to inspire us to change for the better.

Community Christmas Party On Sunday 1st December, King Arthur’s hosted the Wincanton Town Councils’ Over 70’s Community Party.

Over one hundred Christmas lunches were served by our Year 11 students who also decorated the hall, and the King Arthur’s staff kindly worked hard to prepare the food. This was a fantastic experience for all involved and one we would look to continue in the future.

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What’s happening with Team C1?

As we approach the nearing and the completion of the first full term at KA, we have so much to celebrate in the Curriculum One department.

The fantastic additions of Ms Short and Ms Oliver-Taylor to support the amazing work of Mrs Lampert and Mrs Gardiner have been timely boosts. Already this term, the new and existing students give us a daily buzz around C1 club at break and lunch times, that involve a careful blend of Arts & Crafts, computer games and gardening club. Furthermore, students from Year 7 to Year 11 are whizzing around on IPADS and chrome books to support their learning. I wish to congratulate all students who have been attending our intervention groups that range from ELSA and Social groups to IDL, Nessy, Nurture and sound training groups. We have seen some brilliant results. Well done to all involved!

As the team and department develops we all look forward to many more exciting opportunities and successes.

Sound training This term we have introduced Lexonik training to our Key stage 3 and 4 pupils. It is a fantastic way of raising attainment and achievement for all. The programme can increase reading ages by 27 months in only 6 hours of learning.

Within these activities students improve their literacy, vocabulary and comprehension.

ELSA sessions The Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) we provide is designed to build and support the emotional needs of our pupils. We know that children and young people learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are also addressed. Social skills is also another area we focus on, these are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance.

Social skills are the tools we teach and support our pupils with to enable them to, ask for help, get along with others, make friends and develop healthy relationships.

Year 9 volunteer at Wincanton Library Year 9 Girls Tame the Wild Web On a cold wet Saturday morning in October, four intrepid Year 9 girls, Libby, Ella, Ruby and Emma, braved the elements to help older people with new technology. Anyone over the age of 30 is known as a digital tourist (someone who has visited the internet and all it has to offer) whereas anyone younger than that, especially school age young people, are Digital Natives as they have grown up with this technology. Our digital natives gave up their time to help older people at Wincanton Library with a range of issues like saving data, how to use Facebook and other assorted problems. The girls worked really hard and the people they helped were very grateful and spoke very highly of the professionalism and cheery way they were greeted and demonstrated to. Well done girls and as a prize they have asked us to do it again!

Year 9 Big Pit Trip Year 9 spent a day experiencing life as a 19th century coal miner. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to understand the implications of the industrial revolution first-hand. They were able to go 90m underground wearing headlamps. They were then able to see some of the jobs that children their age may have been asked to do.

RYLAND’S FARM

I have been going to Ryland’s Farm now for ten months and it is providing me with brilliant opportunities. Last week on the farm, we had to test all the cattle for TB. My job was to write down all the numbers for the results when they came in. This week we got those results and it was great news with all the cattle being clear!

Ryland’s Farm has given more loads more confidence in and outside of school and I have now found a possible career opportunity for the future. I am gaining hands on work experience and other skills such as team building, independence and communication skills.

by Ollie P (Year 10)

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Art Project for Carrington House Art trip to London On 2nd October the Art and 3D Design department organised a visit to the Tate Modern Art Gallery and the Design Museum in London. We took 34 students on this inspirational trip which aimed to broaden each student’s cultural awareness. This trip enabled students to enrich their current coursework project with new ideas.

We were fortunate to see the famous 13-metre high fountain created by the famous American artist Kara Walker who is the recipient of this years Turbine Hall commission at the Tate Modern Art Gallery. The artwork, which has got historical references to Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, was created in cement composite which resembles the Portland stone.

Following are the students’ thoughts and comments about their visit: “I found it interesting that art also can be a meaningful video, not just paintings and drawings.” - Savannah “It was an inspirational visit and it was interesting to see all of the different artists’ interpretation and how differently materials can be used to create artwork.” - Katy “We really enjoyed looking around Tate Modern and seeing the gallery for real.” - Megan

A small group of students, Alexia N, Gabrielle V, Devon C, Lucy N, Charlotte B, Betsy D, Ellie T, Ellie H, Natalia and Bobby, Jake were involved in an amazing community project at Carrington House during our Business and Enterprise day in July. Carrington House is a warm and friendly residential home, close to the town centre of Wincanton. Thank you to Claire Saunders, Activities Coordinator, for coming up with the idea and approaching our school to create a Memory tree for the residents of Carrington House. Both the students and the residents are delighted with the outcome. We are thrilled that we created artwork for everyone to enjoy.

One of the students said “For our project we created a tree with different features like leaves, flowers and woodland animals. We created a few different designs and once the residents of Carrington House picked their favourite, we got to work putting it together. We all painted different parts and in the end it all came together and we put it up for everyone to see. We are very happy with how it has turned out and we really enjoyed the experience.”

Christmas card design competition Students submitted creative and inspirational designs for the house competition. There were many entries which received either 5,10 or 25 house points.

25 points: Lucy M, Katie B 10 points: Phoebe N, Eleanor Y, Sienna W, Amber H 5 points: Milo P, Ruby K, Hope C, Claudia O, Libby Y, Ella B, Luke B, Alfie C, Alex H, Kiera H, Imogen G, Aida N, Sophie S, Joseph B, Chloe M, Emma C. Alisha L’s design was the winning design and was awarded 50 house points.

Congratulations to all students who participated, thank you for your amazing efforts!

Royal Navy Art Competition

Student work on display at The Octagon Theatre We are very proud to see work from our students being used to advertise the upcoming Art in Somerset Schools exhibition being held at The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil from 5th December.

To find out more visit their website: https://www.octagontheatre.co.uk/visual-arts/

All students were asked to create a picture on the theme ‘Shadow & Light’ as their homework in July 2019. Best pieces across the year groups were sent off to The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund who organise the competition.

We are delighted that out of over 1000 entries nationally following students were awarded with a prize including the 1st place prize.

1st place - Joel H 2nd place - Amy S 3rd place in their category - Emily C, Alexia N and Devon C. Special mention awarded to Emma C. Well done to all students and keep creating that lovely, meaningful artwork.

Wincanton Primary visit our Science Department On Thursday 3rd October we invited sixty Year 4 students from Wincanton Primary School in to the Science Department. Our theme for the morning was ‘The Water Cycle’, which linked to the science topic that they were currently working on.

Students arrived eager to see what a real science lab was like and were so excited to see all of the equipment that we use at secondary school.

We started by watching a time-lapse video of a glacier melting and linked this to the idea of a solid changing in to a liquid. Students were then able to use a thermometer to track the temperature of ice over time, putting results in to a table just like we do in Year 7. We then moved on to discussing what happens when you boil a kettle to make a cup of tea, describing the changes to the water using key words such as ‘evaporation’ and ‘condensation’. Mrs Huggins demonstrated this further by using the distillation apparatus and a bunsen burner to separate ink from water, which everyone enjoyed.

Once we had finished talking about the water cycle, we then started to apply our learning to a Bear Grylls-style challenge. Students imagined that they were stuck in the middle of a forest with their only water source being from a dirty stream.

They had a collection of different items and materials available to them in small groups (as well as a beaker of dirty water from the ‘stream’) and had to devise a way of producing clean water that was safe to drink.

Students worked exceptionally well in teams to plan and then try out their own methods – it was very messy, but great fun with students putting in to practice what they had learnt from the morning’s session.

We had a great morning in the Science department, with students really excited to have a flavour of what secondary school science was like. We enjoyed meeting the students; their enthusiasm and excitement was brilliant and we look forward to hopefully having them join us at King Arthur’s in a couple of year’s time!

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Jack Matthews Le français à KA Year 7: So far, we have learnt some basics such as the French alphabet for pronunciation, numbers, months, countries, nationalities, animals, family and home: we have also covered key verbs that allows students to start writing in full sentences about themselves. Along with the language learning, students have the opportunity to do research about cultural aspects of the country. During the first half term, students researched and presented some information about “La Dame de Fer” as known as the Eiffel tower. Here is an example of their research.

Former student Jack Mathews has been working hard this year as part of the RHS South West in Bloom competition. He has had an active role in ‘Templecombe in Bloom’ and has grown a lot of plants from seed for the Bloomers to use around the village. He has been active in attending working sessions throughout the year, sometimes watering and attending flower beds by himself to maintain a well looked after display. Some of this work was carried out during his final Year 11 exams. For his and the other Bloomers achievements they received a Silver Gilt Award in the Cox Cup section of the awards. A fantastic group achievement.

In addition to this Jack was also awarded a Young Grower of the Year Award 2019 for his efforts. This award took him totally by surprise when he attended the awards in Newquay. Lord Julian Fellows presented Jack with the award.

We are so proud of his achievement for something in which is of great interest to him.

Level 1/2 Hospitality & Catering Xavier from ‘Adorabella Cake Design’, Wincanton came to school to give Year 11 a Masterclass in decoration techniques. Year 11 are due to take their final practical exams the week of 13th January, and have been busy practicing their courses in 2-hour cooking assessments. Some examples of the high standards in preparation, cooking and presentation are above.

Key Stage 3 Food Year 7 have been cooking food from different sections of the Eatwell Plate, Year 8 have been experimenting with International Cuisine and Year 9 have been making Healthy Fast Food.

Year 8: The topics covered so far have been TV, films, and fashion; the students had the opportunity to express their opinions and learnt about the past tense in French.

Year 9: We have started studying some key aspects of the French GCSE, such as the past tense and the future tense. The current assessments that Year 9 have completed, are exam style questions. We want the students to have a good understanding of what the French GCSE entails before they choose their options.

Year 10: Students have been working very hard and they are now preparing for their first speaking assessment, which covers the topic ‘Family and Friendship’. They will have to describe a picture in French, then answer some questions related to the picture and finally they will have a short conversation with their teacher about their friends and relatives.

Year 11: They have just completed their PPE’s and many of the students have met their target grades, which is a real boost of confidence for the students.

Well done!

What is happening next term?

Year 7 will focus on food, likes, dislikes, and will have the opportunity to taste some French delicacies!

Year 8 will complete a project on sports and health, and will design a plan about how to stay healthy in French.

Year 9 will start a module on Media, linked with History, as the focus is France after World War 2. Along with watching the film “les Choristes”, they will research on the consequences World War 2 has had on the French population, especially children. I really recommend this film!

Gardening Club IT’S A VEGUCATION.

The gardening club has started once again with some keen horticulturists in attendance. Given the inclement weather we have restricted our activities to the dry indoors, but hope soon to venture outside and begin revamping the gardens.

So far this year we have grown seeds in gloves; the bean sprouts were amazing but all seeds germinated – kale, rocket, radish and cosmos.

Unfortunately we got over exuberant with the watering and the little seedlings didn’t survive. Lesson learned – have a watering rota.

We then had a go at making grassy stocking heads and the opposite happened; the seeds were under-watered and none have thus far germinated. Lesson learned – have a watering rota.

Just before Hallowe’en we had a go at carving pumpkins. There were several grim and gruesome expressions etched into the pumpkins and all looked spectacular. The students took them home, and hopefully they did whatever pumpkins are supposed to do. Ward off evil spirits? Attract imps? Bring along the trick or treaters?

With the temperature falling we decided to spend time making feeders for the birds. Armed with lard and bird seed, we scrunched and squelched the two together then pressed them into yoghurt pots ready to hang up on the trees. Come on you birds!

Performing Arts

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Career Opportunities

Welcome to Performing Arts, I’m Mr Kilminster, the new Performing Arts teacher at King Arthur’s.

Students have been given a wide variety of career opportunities to ensure they are fully prepared to make decisions about their next steps after education. All students have used Careers Pilot - an IT-based system that matches students’ skills and qualities against future career paths. They are also able to look at future jobs and see what they really involve, the qualifications needed and the job requirements. Year 11 spent a day at Strode College to experience what it would be like to attend there for the day. They have also had assemblies from local colleges and sixth forms to give them an insight. Year 9 and 11 attended Yeovilton Careers conventions to meet a wealth of employers and education providers. In January, Year 10 will be attending an apprenticeship event in Exeter.

Production It’s been a busy term so far in Performing Arts. Rehearsals for the production of ‘Bugsy Malone’ in January, started back at the beginning of October, after a series of auditions and call-backs. The production has seen students from right across the school – Years 7-11 – become involved, taking on roles both onstage and backstage. Main roles for the production are: Bugsy Malone – Dylan K; Blousey Brown – Joanna K; Fat Sam – Seweryn B; Knuckles – Joe B; Tallulah – Ellie H; and Fizzy – Hazel P.

I am in Year 7 and in Bugsy Malone I am playing the part of Fizzy. Fizzy is the character who wants to fulfill his dream of showing his tap dancing talent to the world, but no one will let him audition. I have really enjoyed this experience and have loved bringing the character Fizzy to life, I have also enjoyed getting to know all the other cast members and teachers. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff (especially Mr Kilminster) for making this experience possible. Thank you. - Hazel P. Students have worked incredibly hard on this production, learning lines, songs and dance routines, as well as rehearsing through their lunchtimes, after school and the odd weekend, in the first of what we hope will become an annual event. Dates for the show are Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January 2020. Prices for tickets will be released in due course - so keep an eye on the school

website – and your anticipated support for the student’s hard work is much appreciated.

Currently, I’m in the performance of ‘Bugsy Malone’, and so far it is really fun and seems like a really good opportunity. One of my favourite parts of being in the play is that I get to express myself as another character. I am very thankful for the whole cast, director, dance choreographer and singing teacher.

They are all very pleasant and make the whole experience more enjoyable and rather exhilarating! I’ve made so much progress during the rehearsals and also my drama lessons. - Ellie H As a reward for their participation, it is hoped to take the students to London to see a West End show at the end of the summer term.

Watch this space for further information!

Music Peripatetic Opportunities: Music peripatetic lessons have also taken off this year, with lessons available from outside music teachers in the following instruments: Piano/keyboard, Guitar, Drums, Singing, Violin and Flute. Lesson slots are still available in these, as well as other wind and string instruments. For more information, please do contact the school, or ask your child to speak to Mr Kilminster to obtain a form, and lessons will commence after Christmas. KA Sabian have also restarted this year, running on Friday lunch times. This is run jointly by Graham Riggs (the guitar tutor)

and Mr Loddo – who is a rather handy drummer! Through this, we are also hoping to get our first all-girl rock band off the ground.

KS4 Performing Arts Year 11 students have been working on their devised performance for their GCSE. They are also about to start work on their Scripted extract from ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell.

Year 10 are getting to grips with the BTec Performing Arts course they are studying, beginning to collate work for both coursework and their development portfolio.

As an essential experience of any Drama/Performing Arts course, both groups have been given the opportunity to attend three plays next year, at the Theatre Royal Bath. These are ‘Ghost Stories’, ‘What’s in a Name’ and ‘Woman in Black’. More information on all of these trips can be found on Wisepay and it is hoped that the students will take up at least one of the trips. Year 11 will also be going to see the play ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly, in April, at Kingswood School, Bath. More information will follow in due course, but the play is one that they will be revisiting as part of the course and in preparation for their exam in May. Mr Kilminster, Performing Arts

KA Students take to the airwaves to tackle crime

Year 11 pupils have recorded a series of local radio adverts to raise awareness of knife crime, anti-social behavior and misuse of alcohol and drugs. The recordings were made by Radio Ninesprings – Yeovil and South Somerset’s new local radio station with the help of Avon and Somerset Police and funding from the High Sheriff of Somerset’s Crimebeat Fund.

SPORT

Year 7/8

Girls Rugby

Emily is training 10-12 hours a week. The finals will be held in Manchester and they play all the other regional teams in the country.

The girls have gone from strength to strength despite the cold dark evenings. Recent matches against Westfield, The Gryphon and Sexeys have shown Sienna W captain a developing team that aren’t afraid to get stuck in whatever the weather. Sensational tackling in particular from Katie R, Keira H & Evie P have driven the team forward with some great ball handling and passing skills from the rest of the team. Sienna is a role model to all those involved, using power to get opponents to the floor as well as driving through players to score at the other end of the pitch.

Representative Football

England Women’s Rugby Versus France

National League Taunton and the South West Aspire Programme. Emily decided to go to the try-out for South West in Bristol. She attended two training sessions in Bristol and was then offered a place on the team. They test your skills as a basketball player, your attitude, your physical and mental strength. The South West team have players from all over the South West. The competition is fierce and 50% of the players trying out for SW do not make it. All the SW training takes place in Plymouth, and the training sessions are 3 hours of physical training and 1 hour of classroom training, injury prevention, healthy diet, and team work.

The team train together for 10 months.

All players belong to other clubs as well as SW and everybody is given homework/ training to do on their own.

Students enjoyed a great day out in Exeter on Saturday 16th November to watch the England Women’s Rugby team play against France. Thanks goes to Miss Cadieu and Mr Loddo for supporting the trip and to the students for a good day all round!

Emily - South West Basketball Player Emily S in Year 10 has recently been selected for the South West of England Basketball Squad.

Emily was scouted last year at a basketball tournament in Taunton whilst playing for Wincanton Wizards. She had several offers, National League Exeter,

Year 7 Boys Rugby Well done to the Year 7 Boy’s rugby team who have shown a real commitment to training this term and a passion for the sport. For most of the team, it has been a new experience playing rugby and they have picked it up very quickly. We have had some great games against The Park School, Ansford Academy and Selwood Middle School. Recently our skills were really put to the test when competing against the Yeovil Area Schools in a friendly tournament.

Hockey

Hockey match report

The year sevens had our first sports fixture for hockey. Our first one was in Yeovil against Westfield School. All of us enjoyed the matches we played, even though we did not win them all. The other school had a lot of good players that had done more training and were very quick getting where they needed to be. We also did the player of the match at the end of the matches and all chose one player we thought did well.

Dylan K (Year 10) was picked to represent Somerset U15 after a series of trials, and captained the team on 27th November at Street Football Club in the first friendly of the season. It was an eventful game, with opponents, Millfield U16 taking a 2-0 half time lead.

Somerset , who were playing together for the first time, came back strongly in the second half pulling a goal back early then keeping the pressure on, and got a deserved equalizer right on the final whistle.

Dylan will have games against Exeter City and Bristol Rovers in the next couple of months.

Joseph B has been selected for Yeovil and District Schools U13 and has played in two games so far. A brilliant 3-2 win against West Cornwall saw Yeovil progress to the 3rd round of the National Cup where they came up against a very strong Swansea team which was full of academy players. Yeovil put up a very brave fight but eventually lost out 4-1. Joe was voted Man of the Match by the Swansea coach. There is a county competition to come, which we hope will bring a trophy home.

After that match we had two other nights of fixtures and played in two more places. One school was Holyrood and the other Gryphon.

To help us develop we played one game with year eights and another with year nines. We all had a lot of fun in all of these matches and will carry on doing some more sports activities.

Elizabeth and Alexandra Perry

Year 7 step up to the plate representing Year 8 Lucie Bees and Tiegan Phillips from year 8 showed excellent leadership skills as they mentored year 7 students in a round robin tournament. The tournament was for year 8- but with many year 8’s absent and unable to play eight year 7 students stepped up to the older age groups. Super star captaincy by Lucie Bees guided her team of less experienced players to a respectable 5th place. Every teacher commented how much progress the year 7 made in one evening of hockey. A real buzz around hockey in year 7 exists and we hope that the students pursue this passion in their local clubs.

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