THE GRANGE
BOYS 7-11
Lent Term
Week 9
March 2017
GRANGE NEWS
A note from the Head of the Grange
I am writing this on Thursday as I am attending the national finals for the Science Quiz at Oxford University on Friday. Depending on
the timings, we may just be able to get the results of the quiz in today’s newsletter. If not, follow us on Twitter to find out how our boys
got on. This has been an exceptional week from the fun of The Grange inaugural Pancake Races (Nelson won!) to two fascinating
science themed assemblies including Monmouth School’s amazing “space man” Sam, and his high-altitude balloons. We have also
celebrated St David’s Day and World Book Day in style and the greatest joy of all was supporting The Grange boys’ acts in Junior
Monmouth’s Got Talent at The Bridges Centre on Wednesday. Well done to Phillip, Miles, Henry and Will for amazing performances
and for truly entertaining us. I am so glad I only had to attend as a spectator, and didn’t have to judge the eclectic range of talents on
display. Looking back I can’t quite believe we fitted everything in, but not surprisingly we have a bumper edition of the newsletter for
you today. It’s all in a week’s work at The Grange!
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EISTEDDFOD
Last Friday afternoon allowed us all to see what a talented group of boys that we have at The Grange. Their musical performances were excellent and
the Choir sang beautifully in preparation for their concert next week. The House Choral Poetry was very entertaining, ending in Grenville House winning
with their rendition of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’. This wasn’t enough to stop Drake though, who were crowned winners of the Eisteddfod, 2017.
SCIENCE ASSEMBLIES
The boys have been treated to two science
assemblies this week. The first, led by Dr Wall,
explained how other planets, which could
sustain life, have been found. The second, led
by Sam from Monmouth School’s 6th form,
described his High Altitude Balloon project,
where he sends balloons to the edge of space.
PANCAKE RACES
George leading for Raleigh
Concentration from Jack
Nelson celebrating their victory
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SNIPPETS FROM OUR BUSY WEEK AT THE GRANGE
MGT’s Magicians Henry & Will
Phillip impressing on the drums
Miles wins the music section
Prep II’s favourite books
Oscar loves Mr Stink!
Prep I sharing their favourite books
World Book Day themed clay tiles
Prep III & IV Joint Chapel
Bread making at St Briavels
Rhys’ bread
Prep II teamwork
Gabriel shoots high
Harrison masters the longbow
A medieval day for Prep II
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PREP III VISIT THE ROYAL MINT
How well do you know the coins in your pocket? The PIII boys found out a wealth of information on their visit to the Royal Mint in Llantristant.
Boys were led along the full production process and learnt about the life of a coin. They visited the Coin Press Room to see how blank pieces of metal
become coins for the United Kingdom and countries around the world. They saw the mint in action, where millions of coins are produced 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. We may have inspired a few more boys to become numismatists.
FUTURE DATES:
Saturday 4th March
Sunday 5th March
Grange Assessments for entry in Sep 2017
Chess: Welsh Junior Championships, U16, U13, U11 & U9, St John’s College, Cardiff
ISFA 7-a-side Soccer Tournament, Clifton College, Bristol - 11:00am
Haberdashers’ Deputation
Monday 6th March
Prep IV to see visitiong author Chris Bradford, Blake Theatre - 9:00am
Grange Choir to sing at Kodaly Concert, St John’s Smith Square, London - 7:00pm
Tuesday 7th March
Wednesday 8th March
Friday 10th March
Haberdashers’ Deputation
Choir into school by 10:25am
Soccer tournament U11A King’s, Hawford - 2:00pm
Soccer v Lucton School U11 B&C, Home - 2:00pm
Book Fair begins
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