Q News Autumn 2023

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HEADTEACHER’S REVIEW Dear Reader, September seems like a distant memory, with so much happening during a long and busy Autumn Term.

This edition of Q News celebrates some incredible events throughout the busy Autumn Term and showcases the amazing talent we have in our school. From the stunning images of the uniquely Les Quennevais House Surf Competition, the exceptional talent of our Year 7 students in their Transition Exhibition, Tilly & Ethan’s success in ‘The Great Debate’, the incredible achievement in the Ports of Jersey Sea Perch competition and of course our success in the Battle of the Bands celebrated on our historic front cover of this issue.

Quite simply, this term has been a stunning success for our students who have dominated interschool events across the Island in a wide range of discipline. We are

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immensely proud of our students and they all deserve the high profile success that many of them have secured this term. Their skill, dedication and commitment has delivered not only incredible achievements for them, by putting themselves out of their comfort zone they have experienced new challenges and will be richer for it. Their levels of ambition, resilience and respect have been tested and they have triumphed. Congratulations to all students featured in this edition of Q News.

As we approach the end of this year, I want to take a moment to express my enormous gratitude for the wave of love and support I have experienced at the end of this term. The emails, cards and comments on social media from so many students and parents has been both humbling and overwhelming.

Each one has meant more

than you will ever know, and it has given me moments to cherish and reflect on how much being part of this unique and close community means and will always mean to me.

Thank you so much.

The spirit of Christmas is a time of great joy, generosity and goodwill to others. It is a time for us as a school to come together as a community to celebrate the things that matter most in life: family, friends and love. It is certainly a time to stop and think about and appreciate the people around us, and the blessings we have in our lives. It is also an opportunity to think of those members of our community who we may not know or recognise, but who we can help and support or give something back. For me the spirit of Christmas is captured best by doing something for someone, who isn’t expecting anything from you. This is why our Christmas

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Hamper project for the elderly in our Parish is so special to our school, not just because it will make the recipient’s day a little brighter, but also each year, watching our student leaders collaborate on this and the empathy and excitement they experience in doing it, really matters to us all. This is the spirit of Christmas.

Today, as always, has gone with a bang, from the early Christmas assembly to our annual Santa Dash, our Christmas Raffle, Bingo, Games, Christmas lunches, and all the cards, presents exchanged all helps to create a magical final day for our students. When we return, January will be filled with the magic of our show ‘ Guys & Dolls’ and tickets go on sale today, make sure you don’t miss out, it is a great last minute gift too!

I will close with a favourite quote of mine for Christmas – “Christmas weaves a magic wand over this world and behold everything is softer and more beautiful. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self and think of others.

Christmas is a positive state of mind – make that your gift to others”.

Norman Vincent Peale 1899 – 1993 A very Happy Christmas to you all.

Sarah Hague Headteacher

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House Surfing returns with enormous success

Last year, a new LQ tradition was born. One that is unique to Les Quennevais as we are the only school in the Channel Islands who offer our students the opportunity to take part in an Inter-House surfing competition and this year it returned with huge success.

We were again very fortunate with the weather and the setting could not have been better down at St Ouen’s Bay at El Tico, with the tide on the up, not a cloud in the sky and a promising swell that reached 3 to 5ft.

The competition was held in conjunction with Healing Waves and The Surfyard, who without their knowledge and support, this competition would not have been possible and we are incredibly grateful for that.

Students competed in three categories; Novice, Intermediate and the Open. Mrs Le Riche, who conceived the idea last year was overwhelmed with students wanting to sign up to represent their House.

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In the end, a total of 53 students participated spread over 11 classes with the open section held at the end of the day.

Mrs Le Riche commented “The students had a fantastic day and thoroughly enjoyed getting all important points for their Houses and really showing off their skills in a sport that they spend so many hours practising that is not in the ordinary school PE curriculum. This competition is such a great opportunity for all students and levels of surfers to be involved as we had novice surfers on foam boards, intermediate classes and a very competitive open section.”

Staff lucky enough to attend the event were brilliant in helping behind the scenes and organising students and we even had help from ex-students and avid surfers Owen and Ethan, who gave up their time to be runners and help with totting up the results.

We had also commissioned Slingshot Films to capture the event to produce a stunning video of the day promoting the fantastic opportunities Les Quennevais School offers its students which has had over 10k views!

Repeating their success in the competition last year, McKeon House were overall winners racking up the most points and winning the Open section thanks to Dylan in Year 10, an outstanding surfing talent.

A huge thanks must go to Mrs Le Riche whose drive and passion make this event such a resounding success and one of the premier events of the school year that typifies the ‘Spirit of Quennevais’.

Mr A Richardson Business & Facilities Manager

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Transition As always it seems that this year’s incredible exhibition of transition work broke new boundaries. The commitment from every child was such a joy to see. Whether it was a beautiful piece of art reflecting our natural environment or a wonderfully written folk story, the time taken, the care and ingenuity on display was as awe inspiring as ever. We had so many Headteacher awards this year, that the celebration breakfast for those students who won the award had to be held over two days such were the number of exceptional outcomes.

Although the exhibition takes two whole days to put up, it is entirely worth giving up the weekend to curate such a variety of creative and academic outcomes. This clearly is a year group that we need to keep a close eye on. We evidently have a group of artists, writers, designers, environmentalists and historians within our midst to name just a few of the budding professionals this year group will surely evolve into.

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There were a couple of pieces of work which truly were beyond anything we have seen before.

Anika’s recipe book, with her own illustrations. The conviction and eloquence of the written work was truly astonishing.

I don’t think I have ever held something so special in my hands created by someone so young.

Gabriella’s extraordinary drone footage coupled with historical information about our most famous castles monuments. The professionalism of the editing was truly incredible. The models of bunkers created with intricate details of interiors, linked with QR codes to take the models into a new realm of interest.

Finally (though I could go on and on), Zac’s superb Tour De Jerri, a website of bike routes crossing the whole island. We must also mention the imaginary colossal lego sculpture of what D-Day would have looked like if it happened at St Ouen. This piece of work definitely captured the imagination of all that came to see the exhibition.

As I said, every year, the exhibition seems to get that little bit more amazing. 2023 was no exception. Can next year’s keep up to this standard?

Surely not! We shall see. A huge congratulations to Year 7. What a way to introduce yourselves to Les Quennevais School. You are an inspiration!

Mr P Jones Assistant Headteacher

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Year 7 make a flying start There are several things that set Les Quennevais School apart from the rest of the schools in Jersey, and one of those things is that intangible sense of belonging. It is something that you cannot create, you cannot touch, and you cannot hold… but it is there. This year’s latest additions to our school, Year 7, have thrown themselves in with such energy and enthusiasm, they are already encompassing all that it is to be a part of this fantastic school.

It has been six months since these students first came through our doors for their Transition Days in June 2023, and my, how they have grown already. The term has gone quickly, but the amount Year 7 have packed in is incredible.

Starting the year with a hugely successful Transition Project – arguably the most successful that Les Quennevais has seen, with not one but two Head Teacher Award Breakfasts needed due to the number of students who won this prestigious reward.

Mrs Hague hosted more Year 7s than ever before for two special breakfasts in which the students were able to tell her more details about their hard work, whilst enjoying some tasty pastries, fruit, and hot chocolate. Directly following from the Transition Project were the acclaimed JT Awards, and students were given special recognition from JT for their use of technology.

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We then had our first Year Group competition: Race To Raise The Flag. An afternoon in glorious sunshine which was chaotic, hilarious, and great fun, seeing students raising their House flags through teamwork and determination.

We had our first Year Group evening event recently with our Harry Potter movie night. This was great fun, and students really had a chance to get to know one another while enjoying hot dogs, hot chocolate, sweets and Harry Potter.

After that Year 7 showed their efforts in community spirit by donating huge numbers of tins for the charity Tinathon, doing our school and local community proud. Then came the Inter-House surfing competition, steel band auditions, Open Evening, and the Baccalaureate Award was launched. After that the Form Reps were allocated, two per form group, and then the student council reps were selected as well. Some Year 7 students threw themselves into Battle of The Bands, and others were inspired to create their own bands for next year. We had “crazy hat day” and the year group did not disappoint, with some students going all out with the theme.

The Eistedfodd was entered by several students, and we even had a very impressive win in the piano section from Jack who then played his winning piece to the whole school in House assemblies. Well done Jack! Mrs Moisan has entertained Year 7 with her bingo at lunchtimes, and huge numbers of students have taken advantage of what Les Quennevais has to offer by taking part in lunchtime and after school clubs.

I am sure that Year 7 will continue to astonish us with this year’s DEC competition – let’s see if we can have more brilliant Year 7 entries than ever. Keep pushing your limits, Year 7!

I would like to finish by mentioning our Year Group motto: Manners and Kindness. I am very proud of my Year Group for taking on the motto, constantly saying “please” and “thank you” as well as greeting each other, and staff, with a friendly “good morning” or “good afternoon” in the corridors.

It makes me smile every day. Well done, Year 7, you’re doing us all proud!

Mrs H O’Connell Head of Year 7

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Alumni Interview Angela Hall

I am a very proud mum of two children, one of whom is currently in Year 11 at Les Quennevais School. I am also an ex-student of Les Quennevais School and very proud of that too. I work in the Cardiology team at the hospital as a Nurse Consultant, having specialised in heart-rhythm management. I feel incredibly lucky to have chosen the right career for me, one that has provided no end of challenges and opportunities.

After Les Quennevais School, I went to Highlands College as I was planning on undertaking my nurse training, so this offered an ideal course with a focus on health and science. I attended Southampton University and completed my nurse training, following which I worked on a general medical ward in Jersey. I then spent some years in London, specialising in Cardiology then gained further experience in Intensive Care back in Jersey.

Later, I began my role working in Cardiology in my dream job!

As well as my clinical role, I have pursued academia alongside, completing a Degree in Nursing in addition to the Diploma training, then a Masters Degree in Advanced Practice and this year, finished my PhD in Health Research.

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Which years were you at Les Quennevais?

Song/band/album that defined your school years?

1989 – 1994.

Bit of an eclectic mix I’d say, from classical music such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons which we played often, to pop including Madonna, Bon Jovi and my friends reminded me of aerobics lessons to the original ‘Rhythm is a Dancer’ in the old school gym.

What was your biggest challenge at school?

Developing confidence. I didn’t feel very confident, however certain parts of school life helped push through some of these challenges.

What was your greatest achievement at school?

Probably my role within the music department and the school orchestra. I played the piano and flute and on occasions such as performances at The Opera House and The Arts Centre, I would leave the wind section to play the piano for the teacher so he could conduct. This was out of my comfort zone but a challenge I accepted and eventually – enjoyed.

Which aspects of life at Les Quennevais helped you become the person you are today?

From an educational perspective, the notion of hard work to gain rewards has continued to influence my approach to a variety of aspects in my life.

Predominantly this relates to the academic and professional paths I have been fortunate to take. Pushing beyond what felt comfortable perhaps started in these years and performing in front of others was not something I was able to do without considerable nerves.

Now I speak to large audiences at national and international conferences in relation to my work and research. I also sit on councils that influence national policy, workforce, and guidance for heart rhythm management.

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Favourite lesson or activity?

I enjoyed History, Music, French and Science. I didn’t dislike any subject, but I found some more difficult. I liked PE although I was not as good as my children are at any sports it seems!

Favourite memory of Les Quennevais?

Friendships. I’m still best of friends with some of my school mates and we have had a giggle over some school memories whilst considering these questions.

Both show no end to their determination to make improvements to care and services to patients and they both demonstrated passion for developments in research and advocated for advanced nursing roles. I was motivated enough to undertake my own primary research and invested into a PhD in Health Research which was without doubt, the biggest challenge undertaken so far. I became the first Nurse Consultant locally and feel introducing these advanced roles on island is essential for nurse recruitment and to reflect the changing landscape of nursing, allied professional and medical practice.

What path did you take and who inspired you along the way to get you where you are today?

Favourite aspect of your job?

After Les Quennevais School I moved onto Highlands College. I knew I wanted to be a nurse, and they offered a Health and Science Diploma which made more sense to undertake than three individual A-Level subjects. I then went to Southampton University to do my nurse training, gained invaluable experience in general medical nursing but always had a passion for the more acute side of care, hence my desire and motivation to pursue a role in Cardiology. Two people stand out as inspirational, a ward sister in London and the clinical lead in Cardiology in Jersey.

The variety my role brings, the opportunities I have had and the reward from helping people to feel better and understand more about their heart-health. I work with the most exceptional team.

Patients present with a variety of symptoms and helping them reach either a diagnosis or learn how to make positive steps to enhance their physical health and quality of life is very rewarding.

The autonomy that comes with advanced roles is challenging and enjoyable and this aspect of my job enables me to share experiences and help other nurses develop.

What advice would you give to students looking at their career options?

Keep your options open but if you have a career in mind, do some research and speak to people in the industry to widen your perspective and awareness of what might be involved. Take note of the areas you enjoy. If you happen to do well in those subjects also, that’s a bonus.

Interestingly, my strongest subjects at Les Quennevais School are not the areas I work within now, yet I have developed my knowledge over the years throughout further education.

We are at work for a long time, so finding a career you enjoy will reap rewards.

If you would like to be a Q News featured alumni, please contact our Business Manager Mr Richardson.

We’d love to hear from you!

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Geography Field Trip Eyes half open. An early morning start. A flight to Liverpool. Eyes shut. Arrival, “what’s a Greggs?”

“Wow”. “The machine stole £2 from me”. “Let’s call the help line”. A few moments later £2 return. En route to Castle Head the bus filled with geographical discussion and the odd “you see that?! They have black and white cows!!”

Monday started with a 7am alarm call. A big breakfast and lunch preparation. It’s fair to say sandwich making is not the students’ forte. Into the classroom to discuss river site and location, geographical theory and risk assessments. Wellies and waterproofs on, the students were fully prepared to take on the River Eea.

Upon arrival a tour around Castle Head, a beautiful site to be explored. Lunch was followed by the most difficult task for some… making a bed.

“Oh my God!! I’m actually in a river!” “Is that a v-shaped valley?!”

“You can actually see the gorge!!”

Just some of the comments made whilst in the upper course.

And then straight into it. An introduction to the course. The geographical enquiry process, what it entailed, where we would be visiting, what we would be doing and how to apply the practical knowledge into the exam. But most importantly “what time is lunch?”.

Working in small groups students were asked to problem solve how to use the equipment to measure the river’s width, depth and velocity. Trial and error helped the students justify their choices of data collection and prepared them for the middle and lower course.

Split into two teams, students were challenged with a simple team building exercise. Get as much water from one side of the low ropes course to the other.

The tortoise and hare parable perfectly summarised this activity. Excellent team work by some, others ended up getting rather wet. The evening finished with hot beverages, games and some Adele.

We moved into the middle course where the students were filled with confidence on how to effectively collect their data.

Straight into the river “ahhhh it’s up to the top of my welly”. “I’ve got water in my wellies!” Just two of the most common phrases that were heard.

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And then the moment they’d all been waiting for (no, not the wi-if code) seeing an actual meander in real life. The joy and the excitement in their faces! You never forget your first meander.

Classroom knowledge being applied in the field. Then onto the lower course to see flood defences and the mouth of the river. The full transect of the river done in one day and memories being created. Fun being had.

Learning taking place. That’s a magical moment.

Back to Castle Head for a well earned break before dinner and back into the classroom for a debrief. Data analysis and evaluation the flavour of the evening. Bingo the game of the evening. The variety cereal pack became the most coverted of prizes. The atmosphere was tense. Anticipation was building and then …. BINGO!!!

Tuesday, another 07:00 start. A few more groans this morning.

I don’t think the students appreciated my morning singing and happiness. That said, others had risen early, made themselves a brew and took themselves outside to watch the stunning sunrise and read a book in the morning tranquillity.

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Into the classroom for a discussion on Staveley and Burneside, two similar rural areas, one just inside the National Park with a diversified paper mill, the other on the outskirts where the paper mill employs a large percentage of the local population. Geographical theory discussed, risk assessment established and hypotheses created.

A subdued bus ride to the sleepy village of Burneside. Students went to different locations to identify the services within the areas and to conduct environmental quality surveys using GIS. A short trip across to Staveley to collect our data.

Students clearly impressed by the location, whether that be for its beauty or its cake services I’m not quite sure?

Data collected, so back into the classroom to analyse our data.

Using their longitude and latitude data students created overlays on a GIS map to show their environmental quality surveys.

These visuals bringing the data to life. Students were able to clearly see the comparisons between the two rural villages. Conclusions drawn and evaluations made, the geographical enquiry process now firmly established.

A short break and some tea consumed, we boarded the minibuses to visit Gummer’s How. Some students relishing the climb others slightly more hesitant. A first for many to climb a small mountain. Many right at the front wanting the make the summit first. Others needing a friend to support and encourage them.

Taking a step back as a teacher and observing these supportive moments reminds you that we’ve wonderful students who are going to do good in the world.

Reaching the summit, we asked the students to just take a moment of silence. To stand, observe the area and capture the moment. This memory will be one that many will return to again.

Pictures taken, wild cows seen, appreciation of the view, time to get some fish and chips. Sat by the marina the smell of the salt and vinegar on chips, and curry sauce filled the air. Very happy students.

Back to Castle Head it was time for birthday celebrations and of course the obligatory sing song and cake. Two embarrassed teenagers. Retro games in the sports hall to burn off all that sugar before bed. Who knew ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?!’ was still so popular. Finally they were tired. Time for bed.

The alarm rang at 07:00 hours on Wednesday morning, staff rolled out of bed to awaken the sleeping students still in their beds. Turns out teenagers don’t like early mornings.

Morecambe today for coastal studies. Investigating beach profiles and coastal management.

In the classroom for 09:30 students created hypotheses, discussed the risks, how to minimise them and established their sampling strategies. Bags packed, warm clothing on and a bus journey to grab 40 winks.

Awoken by the blustery Morecambe wind it was time to undertake our fieldwork, beach profiles and bipolar surveys. Students were given a demonstration on how to use the equipment and had to justify their chosen sampling strategy.

This was classic Geography. The work produced by the students was exceptional. Maybe it was the teaching or the opportunity to visit a fast food chain.

Sometimes a deep fried carrot on the end of a ranging pole is just what is needed.

Back to work analysing the beach profiles. Comparing and contrasting the data shown and then assessing the effectiveness of our data presentation. A brain testing task. However, working together students came out with some phenomenal answers. I hope they replicate these within their exams.

In the evening the group was split into two. Team Alpha and Team Bravo. Team Alpha taking in the obstacle course Team Bravo orienteering. Both in the dark to add another level of difficulty.

Waterproofs, helmets and head torches on the students were ready and raring to go!

Firstly Team Alpha in the obstacle course had to work through muddy tunnels, climb over tyres, crawl under the cargo nets and go over and under wooden hurdles. It was a time challenge done in teams so students were pushing themselves to the limits, working together to complete the course in the fastest time.

It’s fair to say that Joe and Molly may have been ever so slightly impeded by having me in their team. Finn, Josh and Max the winners for Team Alpha in 1 minute 25 seconds.

Meanwhile, Team Bravo were undertaking orienteering. Split into teams they were given checkpoint cards and maps to locate stamps for each number.

Off they went, running from point to point, some aimlessly, some purposely. This was a real test of their geographical skills. Each team challenging one another there was a real buzz in the air.

The winning team of Cameron, Dylan and Ben finishing clear by over ten minutes. But the faces of shock and devastation from MaYa, Perry and Rory thinking they had won was a picture worth capturing. But as always with this lot, camaraderie and friendship is the real winner.

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Our penultimate morning, another 07:00 alarm call. It appeared that students don’t like my choice of loud music first thing morning as they do in the evening. Breakfast consumed, and some waiters in the making, off to the classroom to look further into our studies.

Regeneration in Morecambe Bay. A look into the industrial past of the north west, changing working practices and holidays, British beaches in the Forties and Fifties, the rise of package holidays and the decline of the British sea side towns. A lot to take in at 9:30.

Using media and GIS to show the decline and regeneration of the town, students would also be designing and asking questionnaires and using rephotography.

Arriving in a wet and windy Morecambe students set to work, clipboards in hand and phones at the ready. “Collect ten questionnaires” Sarah our FSC leader instructed. “In this weather?!” The students responded. “You just have to go up to people and politely ask with a friendly face” said Sarah. Students responded with “that’s easy for you to say”. Eric Morecambe lives on it seems.

Then surprisingly, the sun came out and so did the locals. Getting questionnaires was much easier.

Time for a team photo before we got on the bus to go back to Castle Head.

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Into the classroom to write up our methodology, analyse our data presentation techniques and the data itself. Conclusions drawn and evaluations made. The whole enquiry process completed by students for the fourth time.

Repetition, key phrases and skills acquired, best preparing our students for their examinations.

But most importantly developing those essential skills for life and work, all done through enjoyment.

The final morning and an extra hour in bed. Breakfast followed by some questionable packing, stripping of the beds and hoovering. I think some had never seen a hoover before. All of this leading up to The Room Olympics. Four challenges, where team work, communication and problem solving were all tested and at the heart of it great fun.

‘Team Deeping’it’ winning by one second. Geography awards given and one final game of bingo rounded off a thoroughly great fieldtrip.

No-one forgets their Geography fieldtrip and our students will certainly never forget theirs. A trip of a lifetime. Until next time.

Thank you.

Mr D Spencer Head of Geography

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Meet our DT Technician, Mr Crawley Mr Crawley

Who is Mr Crawley?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

I was born in Oxfordshire, grew up in Nottingham and Birmingham and, after going to Drama School in Devon, I moved to London and lived there for 15 years working in Theatre and Live Performance both backstage and on stage with some of the largest and some of the smallest theatres in the country.

Driven. Curious. Hopeful.

From 2006 – 2007 I lived in India, working at a school for under privileged children in Bangalore.

I left London in 2012 to help open a brand new Opera House in Oman (Next door to Dubai!).

From Oman I moved to France in 2014 and then I met my now wife, Becky, who lived here and so I moved to Jersey in 2016.

When I arrived in the Island I worked a lot at the Jersey Opera House and also was Church Manager for St Luke’s Church. My work at the Jersey Opera House introduced to me Les Quennevais for the first time! Footloose was my first LQ Show and I then did the lighting for Little Shop Of Horrors, Oliver and Annie. Mrs Alberici asked if I would come and help teach some technical theatre workshops in 2021 and in 2022 I was hugely proud to help LQ mount School Of Rock here in our beautiful auditorium.

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What is your main goal within your new role?

That everybody goes home with all their fingers! Also perhaps knowing a bit more about the world they live in and curious about what else there is to know.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Never keep score, even when you are winning. Also don’t eat yellow snow.

What are your likes?

Acting, lighting, dogs, warhammer, DIY, chips.

What are your dislikes?

Why did you want to work at Les Quennevais?

Having Been ‘Almost Les Quennevais’ for several years through the shows at the Opera House and Technical theatre workshops, it was a short and simple step to become ‘Always Les Quennevais’. The Opera House had been closed for two years and wasn’t going to reopen any time soon. I can’t sit and wait, I’m too impatient, so when Mrs Hague mentioned there was a job available in Design and Technology, it was the easiest of decisions to join this vibrant and exciting organisation where I am challenged every day in so many different ways.

Compromising, being told what to do, getting old and creaky Who is your idol?

Oliver Reed What excites you about your new role at Les Quennevais?

The next adventure is always just around the corner…

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The Great Debate

The Historical Association run a prestigious annual competition called ‘The Great Debate’, where students from across the country are invited to give speeches on a particular historical topic, followed by questions from the judges. The theme of this year’s event was a local person or event that is not as well known as they should be, and for the competitors to give speeches claiming greater recognition for their candidates.

We opened this event up to our Year 10 students. Miss Ibberson and I heard several impressive oratories during our preliminary internal contest, such as Fabi Doublard speaking for the Czech aviator Charles Strasser, Maisie Kybett for Claude Cahun, and Beatriz Manfrin for Louisa Gould.

Though a painstaking decision to make, the two students that stood out were Ethan Nicolle and Tilly Critchley, who were chosen to represent the school at the official Jersey heat.

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Assembled at the August environs of the De Quetteville library at Victoria College, our Year 10 students prepared for an evening of intellectual conflict with handpicked Year 13 students from Victoria College, JCG and Hautlieu. Tilly was the first of our Les Quennevais challengers to take to the lectern.

She spoke eloquently yet with real conviction of Claude Cahun.

Cahun was a French surrealist photographer, sculptor, and writer who settled in Jersey.

Though born Lucy Schwob, she adopted her more well-known moniker as a way of challenging the strict gender conventions of the time period, in the same way that her innovative approach to art challenged more traditional leanings. During the Nazi occupation of Jersey, Cahun’s rebellious attitude towards convention and authority became a brave campaign of resistance against the German troops; constructing the persona of a dissatisfied German soldier, she created letters and poems of criticism and complaint based on the news being received through her illegal wireless from the BBC.

She and her partner courageously spread these items of propaganda by dressing up and attending Germany military events, discretely placing them in pockets, on chairs and through car windows. She was eventually caught, and though she narrowly avoided the death sentence, her brutal treatment led to her death soon after the war.

Ethan was the second Les Quennevais student to speak, and was also hugely impressive in his speech on Philippe d’Auvergne.

As Ethan relayed, d’Auvergne, an 18th century navy captain and much else besides, seemed to have inserted himself in many of the iconic moments of his age, such as the exploration of the arctic, the courtly intrigue of the Russian Tsarina Catherine the Great, and intricate espionage as leader of ‘La Correspondence’, a Jersey based spy ring focused against Napoleonic France.

Ethan spoke with a wry and often amused tone about this barely believable life story, yet also with intellectual rigour and precise detail.

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Both Les Quennevais speeches received huge rounds of applause, as well as astounded feedback from the judging panel. Ultimately, the LAMDA qualified judges chose Tilly as the winner, from a highly competitive field of entrants, the majority of which were Year 13 students. Her passionate delivery, firm mastery of detail and the immediacy of her storytelling were just some of the points of excellence identified. She goes on to compete in the semi finals in February of 2024. Good luck Tilly – we are incredibly proud of you and this amazing achievement.

Mr J Brennan Head of Humanities

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Battle of the Bands has been part of the Les Quennevais tradition since before 2010. It started off as a lunchtime House Competition. 3 bands and all done within 30 minutes.

In about 2011 it then became integrated into the KS3 Music Curriculum in Y8 & 9. In their Music lesson Students worked on band skills projects over the course of the year. The best band from each class went forward to take part in the competition. Y8 in the afternoon (with the rest of the year group as an audience) and Y9 in the evening to a public audience. We soon added an open section so that pupils were not restricted to just their class.

This has continued since and gradually grown in scale.

The announcement of the inter schools’ competition (organized

by The School of Popular Music and funded by Grant Thornton) was extremely exciting. It came with funding which was very gratefully received along with the allure of the big cash prize for the winning band.

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I decided that a group of Year 11 Music students would be best placed to represent the school (though we have many talented musicians). Perry on piano, Freya on bass, Monty on drums, Holly on guitar and steel pan, and Molly on vocals.

We were assigned a SOPM tutor who would mentor the students weekly, and I jumped at the chance of getting Tom Rolls for this role. Tom is an amazing musician and ex-pupil. He was the vocalist in the winning band of the Les Quennevais Battle of the Bands back in 2011 (‘99 Red Balloons’ sang in German if I remember correctly). Tom did a fantastic job with our young musicians, and it was great to see them coming together musically. As a warmup the band (now officially called ‘The West’) performed in House assemblies the week before the competition.

The event itself (at Haute Vallee theatre) was great for all the competitors. A professional set up and sound check before the gig really set the scene. All the bands together backstage, eating pizza and supporting each other (whilst trying to keep nerves in check) had a great atmosphere. All the schools performed brilliantly, and all the pupils involved should be very proud of themselves.

The West had terrific energy on stage and each person performed their own part brilliantly. The interaction between them was a real pleasure to watch and I was incredibly proud when they won.

Well done SOPM. Thankyou Grant Thornton. Roll on next year!

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‘It was a pleasure venturing back to Les Quennevais School after being a student there myself 11 years ago and to mentor such promising young musicians. Each of them showed incredible dedication and willingness to achieve their best, and I look forward to seeing how their talents will progress into the future.’

- Tom Rolls, School of Popular Music & ex-student

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Les Quennevais win the Ports of Jersey Seapearch Competition

Seaperch is a competition run by Ports of Jersey where students need to design and build a submersible ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), they then compete against other schools from the island across a range of courses at Langford pool.

This was the second year of the competition, and following a visit to Ports of Jersey and a test of their ROV our team of year 9 engineers were keen to get started.

After looking at the entries from previous years, the team was keen to be original and make use of the great facilities in the DT workshops. Some of the design concepts included 3D printing parts such as motor housings to make the ROV more efficient.

Following quite a few lunch and after school sessions, the ROV was built, tested and ready for competition. The day arrived and as we looked around at the designs from the other schools it was clear that we had a unique and original design, we just needed to see if it was worth the risk.

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The first challenge the students needed to compete was to pick up some hoops from the bottom of the pool, navigate through a series of hoops and place the hoops on a raised platform. The team decided on a strategy of taking two hoops through the course at a time, with a time limit of 30 minutes per challenge they decided it was best to play it safe and make sure they got some hoops on target. One of the challenges of this competition is that the ROV is powered and controlled by a cable, meaning whichever way you go through the hoops, you have to come back the same way and not tangle the cable. After a slow start Flynn got the feel for the controls and managed to get every hoop on target, a great start and the team were feeling confident.

The next challenge was relatively simple, they needed to pilot the ROV from one site of the pool and back again, however the pilot had to be blind folded and be given instructions form the rest of the team. One of the design features of their design was to paint each half a different colour, this way they could forget about left and right and just call out the colour. This was a super low tech solution to a communication problem that worked brilliantly.

From here the team had to perform a wreck dive with a camera and find various letters hidden in the inside of a sunken model ship, once that was complete they needed to remove the camera and pick up a range of objects from the bottom of the pool. Once again the team were ahead with ingenuity, having designed an ROV that could have tools clipped on and removed instantly, giving them a valuable time advantage over the other teams.

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At various times throughout the challenges the ROV would encounter problems and need to be fixed and adapted, or the approach to a challenge the team took just wasn’t working.

Each time they had a set back they were never phased, the team remained positive and their support for each other was never in question.

A big part of the competition is that the students need to present their design to a panel of judges and justify each decision they had made throughout the process.

Having spent so much time going through different design ideas early on they were able to this with absolute confidence and weren’t phased by any of the questions. Their pride in what they had designed and made and ability to work together as a team clearly showed.

A break for lunch gave the judges time to confer, the teams quiet confidence wasn’t misplaced as they were announced as the 2023 champions. They were congratulated on their originality and forward thinking design and some outstanding teamwork showing resilience throughout all the challenges.

Mr T Watson Assistant Headteacher

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Year 11 leaders get masterclass in public speaking This term saw Les Quennevais take our leadership team up a level as they attended an evening meal at Les Ormes to learn more about talking with confidence.

Even after a hard week at work our leadership team are always ready for the next challenge, although they are already brimming with confidence we decided to coach them on how to present to an audience and what better way to do this than to take them out of school for a formal meal.

The evening started with Nigel Smith our first guest speaker and School Governor drawing on his 32 years service in the British Army. Nigel delivered a talk on leadership then had students up and completing tasks to help them think about what it meant to be a leader rather than a manager. Nigel got the students to break down the different characteristics that a leader would need and think about situations where this will be essential in life.

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Now it was over to the students.

They were given 20 minutes to prepare a speech on some of the different aspects of public speaking, such as the importance of body language and how to adapt for different audiences.

Pierre delivered a highly effective speech about how to deal with nerves when addressing large groups of people.

Each group was scrutinised by staff and guests and given feedback on what went well and pointers for future events on areas such as tone and pace of delivery. With this out of the way students breathed a sigh of relief and settled down for a well earned meal.

To end the evening, our second guest speaker Louise McNamee, Business Development Senior Manager from Grant Thornton gave a very insightful talk on the importance of being able to speak with confidence, drawing on her wealth of experience there really was something for every student to take away. Louise spoke about different times in her life when addressing groups had been important and wasn’t afraid to share with students some of the times things hadn’t gone quite to plan.

We set out to make our already strong student leadership team stronger and more prepared for the world ahead of them, judging by the feedback we got from them the following week, we certainly moved in that direction.

The evening would never have been such a success without the help of Louise and Nigel, we look forward to many more like this in the future.

Mr T Watson Assistant Headteacher

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Head Girl & Boy Review

Having completed our first term as Headboy and Headgirl, we can safely say that whilst it has been an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both of us, we have also faced challenges that were very new to us. However, throughout the term we have made great progress and we are excited to share some of that with you.

Both nerve-racking and exciting, one of our first responsibilities at the start of September was having the pleasure of welcoming all the new Year 7s into the community and culture here at Les Quennevais. Being just as excited and apprehensive as we were, they entered the building with great enthusiasm as we all faced big milestones together.

For the new-starters, knowing that they were heading into a building filled with not only worldclass facilities but also top-class teachers fuelled them with even more eagerness to get involved.

However, at the same time this brought us Year 11s to the sad realisation that we would soon be leaving this amazing chapter of our lives.

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Once we all got started with the term, Harriet and I have been kept busy with exciting projects. Firstly, the student council, which is an initiative implemented this year. We have two representatives from each year group who have joined forces with the senior student leadership team. Together we have been working to develop and deliver projects which will make a positive impact on our school. Our first aim was to increase the school’s recycling rate. We have already made a start and ordered ten new bins specifically designated for the plastic bottles, which are sold in copious amounts by the school canteen. We intend to continue to educate our fellow students about the benefits of recycling and promote this within school, hoping that this will lead to changes outside of school also, as we are keenly aware of the immediate need to protect the environment.

We must also mention the Leadership Conference, which Victoria College Jersey kindly hosted. Student leaders from across the island, and also from Guernsey, met and collaborated in order to help each other with problems we were facing in our schools or in our leadership roles.

This was an amazing experience and it proved very useful to speak to people facing similar issues.

Focusing back on what happens inside our school community, as both Harriet and I are proud Watts House members, it can be very difficult to be impartial.

However, despite that, the house competitions are currently extremely rivalrous and all Houses are ‘in it to win it’.

We must thank the outstanding sports and house captains, for they play no small part in this.

The captains are hard-working and passionate individuals. We have seen how collecting names for the team sheets can seem a never-ending task, yet week in and week out, these committed students get it done with a smile on their face and the whole school benefits from this.

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Another group of committed students that we cannot fail to celebrate is those preparing for our famous annual show. Guys and Dolls is set to be performed at the end of January.

As our Christmas Rock and Roll Bingo evening returned this year, we were graced with a sneak peek of some of the fantastic performances from Guys and Dolls. It was evident to the audience that this group of talented individuals are dedicated to putting on a fantastic performance and we cannot wait to see what is sure to be another sell-out show.

Of course, as always in Les Quennevais style, the Bingo evening turned out to be a highlight of the Christmas calendar and also turned our attention to our Christmas hamper campaign. During this time we give out food vouchers and delightful Christmas goodies for the people who need them around the Christmas period. This is such an important part of the Les Quennevais School ethos, when we get to give back to the wider community around us and thank them for the part they play in our society.

Harriet and I knew that we could not write this column without mentioning all of the wonderful and hardworking staff and students around us.

It is as a collective that we create the uniquely remarkable atmosphere at this school and we, as students, could not do the work we do without the neverending support we receive from remarkable teachers and support staff.

Whilst we mention remarkable people, as both a school and a community, we are sure that Mrs Hague’s announcement came as a shock at the end of 2023. Mrs Hague is a pillar of our community and will truly and deeply be missed as she departs at the end of the academic year.

However, it is important to keep in mind that we still have two terms with her at the reins, which we are sure will be packed with both spectacular events and plenty of tough love. Mrs Hague is going to be missed immensely and that is why we will make sure to appreciate the last two terms we have with her.

When looking ahead, there is no doubt that it is a great time to be a part of the Les Quennevais community. One of the things that keeps us at such a high standard is our attitude to both learning and enjoying our time at school and it’s about finding the perfect balance between those.

So, enjoy the Christmas holidays and fill up on turkey and chocolate. As we start 2024 together, we will continue to work hard and to make each other proud, as is our way at Les Quennevais School.

We wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year, however you choose to celebrate.

Harriet & Dylan Head Girl & Head Boy 2023-24

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McKeon At the start of the year, as we gathered once again to raise our flag for being crowned Champions in the House Competition for the third year in a row, I said to you all that we are going for four. The McKeon dynasty is not over yet.

I said it will take an enormous effort to maintain our hunger, our desire and our competitive spirit as the other Houses so desperately want to knock us off our perch. It’s always easier to chase the victory than it is to sustain glory, just look at Man City’s struggles this season.

So I am very proud to say that the fight is definitely still within you all as we have fought hard on all fronts this term.

We started off with Tug of War, which is by no means our strongest competition but we were able to improve on our previous performances by finishing second for the first time I can remember.

We also improved on the academic front, coming second in the Science competition and Year 7 got off to a positive start winning the inaugural Race to Raise the Flag competition.

The highlight of the term for McKeon House was the Surfing competition, which we dominated. A special mention must go to Dylan in Year 10, who fought off fierce competition to win the Boys Open. This is what I love most about the House Competition, every student can contribute in their own individual way and that was Dylan’s.

We also won the Table Tennis and fell short of winning the Netball & Football competition by one netball goal! That was a tough pill to swallow.

We ended the term with victory in the Christmas Creation competition. This is something I am enormously happy about as these smaller competitions throughout the year are just as important and it is vital to pick up key points where we can. This includes weekly ClassCharts points, which we have led on.

Every point counts.

Watts House got out to a big lead at the start of the year thanks to their herculean efforts in Tug of War but we have clawed those points back and I am very, very happy to say that we end the term where we know and love, in first place. The focus next term will be to stay there and never leave.

I’d like to thank our Sports Captains Carly & Ryan and House Captains Clara & Big Ben who continue to be outstanding role models for our younger students and an enormous support to me.

They will be a hard act to follow indeed.

We are in a good position but the job has only just begun, there is plenty more to do if we are to achieve our ultimate goal. But that can wait for 2024. For now, take a break, reflect, feast and come out fighting in the New Year as we always do.

Because...

WE. ARE. MCKEON!!!

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Tranter I would like to take this moment to welcome all of our new Year 7 Tranter students, it has been so wonderful to see so many of you get involved in the spirit of the inter-house events. The Year 7s were quick to put points on the score board for Tranter house with their exceptional transition projects. I know that Tranter have a very bright future with these students involved.

Tranter then continued to lead the way with Classcharts points in the first half of the term, showing your dedication not only towards house events but also towards your learning and excellence.

There have been some particular sporting highlights with the Year 7 boys football team, it looks like moving forwards they will be a force to be reckoned with. Our Year 11 Girls Tug of War team once again came into their own winning this event once more, we hope they can pass on their wisdom for this event although it looks as though the Year 9 girls team look set to match their winning streak. Both teams in Year 9 and 11 girls teams then went on to win the table tennis along with the Year 7 boys winning also.

Tranter led the way with the Science competition winning overall for the most entries and also the overall top score.

Every little helps and although the scores don’t match the determination and enthusiasm, it is not too late to build up that points.

I would like to thank our House and Sports Captains; Ella, Ma-Ya, Oliver and Rory who do a great job drumming up support and encouraging the competitors, they have done a fantastic job to encourage our team.

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Watts I would like to start by saying how much I have enjoyed this first term as the Watts Head of House. This is a new responsibility as I have previously been a Head of PE and a Head of Year. We have started very strongly and at the time of writing this we are sitting in first place but with the Christmas Competitions and the Santa Dash to be run, anything can happen but I am hopeful that we will be sitting in first place at the start of the New Year.

The Year 7s have started extremely well competing in all competitions with great enthusiasm and competitiveness ensuring first or second place in all the sporting events completed so far. We do need to push a little harder with Class Chart points and attendance, as well as any event that is not sports based and hold the points available for these events in as much importance as sport. The Year 11s have been a force to reckon with in the sports events so far winning 5 from 6 of the events available, something that I hope continues into 2024. Tug of War proved once again to be Watts House strong point winning 5 competitions but just as importantly not coming third in any year group. In my opinion Watts gave the best support from those students not pulling.

The House and Sport captains have worked hard to put teams together to ensure we are represented fully and I thank them for their time, effort and support. Another busy term to look forward to with Ralph, Dylan, Bo and Lottie leading us.

I wish everyone in Watts House a restful holiday and all the best for the New Year!

Mr C Jones Head of Watts House

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Christmas at LQS At Les Quennevais we don’t do things by halves and Christmas is certainly not excluded from that.

This year, despite a strangestop start term, our Christmas traditions have endured and our school community has enjoyed every bit of it.

It started with House assemblies which saw tutors being dressed as snowmen, wrapped as presents and decorated like a tree. All to show how students can dress for Christmas Jumper Day. The trees in the school car park have been beautifully lit thanks to the tireless efforts of our incredible Site Team.

We have had the school Brass Band welcoming students in the morning with festive tunes.

The Student Leadership Team have packed and assembled gift hampers to be given to the elderly in the Parish of St Brelade.

We have had the Christmas Creation Competition which had students create beautiful christmas cards, pretty biscuits and clever upcycled decorations.

Well done McKeon House who won with some amazing creative entries.

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Staff threw themselves into a fun assembly led by Mrs Moisan singing carols and dancing on stage as Santa’s reindeers all accompanied by Mrs O’Connell on the piano.

Following the festive assembly, students ran around the school in Santa outfits for the annual Santa Dash, this year won by Watts House.

Mrs Hague and her helpers delivered each student a chocolate selection box as a present from the school.

Year 10 were treated to a Christmas dinner provided by Caring Cooks with parlour games, whilst Year 11 went to St Brelade’s Bay Hotel for their formal Christmas Lunch with students looking very grown up indeed and very excited for this special occasion.

Mr Richardson and Mrs Moisan entertained Year 9 in the Hall with both classic and rock ‘n’ roll bingo, something these two are famous for.

Only the special school community of Les Quennevais could do all this without batting an eyelid.

Everyone, students and staff have worked incredibly hard this term and what a lovey way to finish it, with good old fashioned fun.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Mr A Richardson Business & Facilities Manager

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HALF TERM HEROES So many of our students do extraordinary things. It is a privilege to be able to highlight some of the ‘Heroes’ that live among us and go above and beyond for others, or to be the best version of themselves.

Each student will receive 5 House Points for their House and an Amazon voucher - a sign that good deeds will be rewarded!

- Mrs Hague

THE WINNERS Dylan 10T: McKeon House Nominated by Mrs Morley & Mrs Godchild School Value: Respect “Dylan is a pleasure to have in the Year Group. Not a day goes by when he doesn’t have a smile on his face and an uplifting well-mannered comment to those around him. As I am sure many of you know, Dylan excels at surfing, competing at events both in the UK and Europe often against other surfers older than him. This term, however, Dylan really deserves recognition for mature response in a rather terrifying situation. An incident took place at the skate park where another student suffered a really nasty accident. Dylan showed no hesitation in supporting the injured student, supporting the break and keeping him calm until an ambulance arrived.”

- Mrs Morley

Joren 10S: McKeon House Nominated by Mrs Alberici School Value: Ambition & Respect “Joren is an absolute asset to Year 10. He is a quiet and kind member of my form and always ready to help anyone who needs it. But what has blown me away is that he is so modest about his own excellence and achievements in sport. I received an amazing email about him saying that during this October half term Joren will be in the Netherlands coached by a professional football goalie coach, Hans Segers, who used to play in the Premier League! He was also coached by him at the National goalie camp during the summer holidays. Additionally, Joren is an example to others in the way that he passes on his skills to other players. Joren attended the weeklong Sports Community Leadership course run by Jersey Sport over the summer holidays and had to plan and coach children as part of the course. He has also been chosen to help coach at SSC goalie coaching and also to help coach the girls’ teams at Jersey Wanderers football club. This is an incredible list of achievements and makes me so proud of him – who knows? Could he be the next Jordan Pickford? Well done, Joren.”

- Mrs Alberici

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Harry 8S: McKeon House Nominated by Miss M Thebault School Value: Ambition “Harry is an absolute credit to himself, and this is reflected in his hard work, focus and commitment to anything he sets his mind to. Harry recently competed in a Gymnastics competition in the Isle of Man representing Jersey! Harry won Gold for both the Vault and his Floor routine as well as Silver medals for the Rings, Parallel Bars and Pommel Horse.

Harry has always been a keen gymnast and it’s so amazing that he was able to take the opportunity to represent the island at such an exciting event. All the while Harry is also taking centre stage as the character Nicely Nicely Johnson in Les Quennevais’ upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. Harry really has outdone himself this term and we can’t wait to see what next term at Les Quennevais brings for him.”

- Miss M Thebault

Rich 9E: Tranter House Nominated by Miss J Alexander School Value: Ambition, Resilience & Respect “Rich has made incredible progress in his attitude and effort at the start of Year 9 and is to be commended for the effort he has put in. Furthermore, Rich continues to show great ambition in his instrumental lessons, playing the violin to a high standard. Rich had the opportunity to go away in the Summer term with Jersey Youth Orchestra and what I was most impressed with, was Rich’s attendance and contribution in the recent concert with Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra. Rich definitely has musical talent and performs impressively, and I hope he keeps this focus on his music up. ” - Miss J Alexander

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Zachary 7C: Tranter House Nominated by Miss H O’Connell School Value: Ambition & Respect “Zack has made an amazing start to his time at Les Quennevais. He has put himself forward at almost every opportunity during this half term. From winning a Head Teacher’s Award as well as the JT Digital Award for the Transition Project, to auditioning for the school show, from going for, and successfully becoming, a Form Rep, to gaining a place in the Year 7 Steel Band. Zack has even been made the Student Parliament Rep for the Whole of Year 7. I would say that Zack’s attitude of ambition is exactly what makes a Les Quennevais student stand out in Jersey. Well done to Zack on such an outstanding start to Year 7. I cannot wait to se what the rest of this year holds for him. ” - Miss H O’Connell

Poppy 9Y: Watts House Nominated by Miss J Alexander School Value: Respect “Poppy is a delightful young lady, who is resilient and determined both in her academic learning and in her commitment to the Jersey Youth Parliament. Poppy has learned how to deal with the challenges that she faces in a mature and resilient manner, always seeking solutions and is a kind help to her peers. An excellent reader, she is knowledgeable in many topics and no doubt brings many ideas in her contribution to the Youth Parliament. She is passionate about the beliefs that she has and can articulate herself in a confident manner. It is lovely to see her taking on extra responsibilities and looking at how she can contribute to wider social issues.”

- Miss J Alexander

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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS We would like to thank our Corporate Partners for their generous financial support this year. We are proud to have these companies associated as Corporate Partners of Les Quennevais School, working with us to make a difference and invest in our young people. If you would like to become one of our partners, please get in touch with our Business Manager Mr Richardson.

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