Bowbrook E-News 13.11.15. National ISA Annual Awards Dinner

Bowbrook E-News 13.11.15.
National ISA Annual Awards Dinner:
Tonight I and several other senior teachers will be attending the National Awards ceremony
in Daventry. Bowbrook House School has made the ‘shortlist’ of 3 in each category of:
‘Excellence and Innovation in provision’ i.e. in our curriculum model particularly at Key Stage
4 and we are also down to the last 3 in ‘IT Innovation’.
There will hopefully be a ‘special’ e-news on Monday – fingers crossed!
Children in Need:
Thank you! Donations for ‘own clothes’ came to £413.64 and for the cake sale a further
£195.60 making our total raised: £609.24! Thank you so much to S11 for their enthusiasm
and to the staff who wore school uniform for the day – very amusing!
Family Quiz Night.
Friday 20th November.
7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start.
£10 per team (maximum 6 adults per team)
Bar and tuck Shop available.
Tickets available from Mrs Barrett in the front office.
We need your team names by Wednesday 18th at the latest please…I hope to see lots of
you there.
Lower School News:
This week J3 welcomed Mr Hopkin from the University of Worcester, into their class for 3
days in preparation for his final school practice which commences in January, his
enthusiasm demonstrates what an asset he will be in the New Year.
Thank you to J6 for their Remembrance service that they presented and we are now
preparing to lead our Christingle Service at Peopleton church on Friday 27th November,
parents of J6 are warmly welcome to join us at the church for a 9am start. Mrs Ridge
Art News:
Year 8 visited Worcester Cathedral for a day of art. We made a series of sketches using
decorative details found in the Cathedral and whilst we drew, Sara Hayward provided us with
a detailed account of the foundation of the first monastery. We were reminded of the
significance of The Magna Carta. The pupils asked her if she could open King John's tomb
but she wasn't keen on this idea!
We were privileged to be able to take part in the Act of Remembrance outside at the war
memorial for 11 o clock. This was a moving experience and our pupils acted with a great
deal of maturity in their response. Mr Heyes and I were very proud to be accompanying
them.
Our drawings and prints from the afternoon workshop with the artist will be used to develop
further work back in the classroom right up until Christmas.
Thank you, Year 8, for your hard work on the day. Mrs.Mellor
Christmas Carol Service:
Just two weeks until our full rehearsal at Pershore Abbey on Thursday 27th !
Rehearsals have been in full swing this week, backing tracks have been recorded, music
has been written, words are being learnt and spirits have been high! Most words are learnt,
but please make sure you know them as from the end of next week there will be no words –
if you need new words please see me!
If your child is unable to attend the Carol Service, please can you write a letter so we
are aware as it makes rehearsals and seating plans less complicated!
A list of rehearsals for next week are below and there will also be a copy in all registers.
Monday 16th November
9:00 – Elite Choir (Music Room)
12:40 – Neo Taylor & Daniel Fellows (Music Room)
Tuesday 17th November
10:20 – Senior Girls (Music Room)
12:40 – Neo Taylor
Wednesday 18th November
8:50 – Middle School Choir (Hall)
8:50 – Senior Choir (N rooms – RM/KB)
1:20 – Senior Rock School (Music Room)
Thursday 19th November
10:20 – Elite Choir (Music Room)
Friday 20th November
8:50 – SAS Choir (Music Room)
12:40 Neo Taylor (Music Room)
Happy singing & becoming Christmassy! Miss Buzzing
Mathematics Puzzle No 4:
The Halloween puzzle proved to be very popular with pupils from all ages and abilities within
the school. I received over 40 entries ranging from Year 2 up to Year 11.
The winning entrant was from Alex Whitehead in Year 9 with runners up being Hemione
Stephenson and Harry Boorn, both from Year 7. Congratulations to all who did complete the
puzzle correctly.
The new maths puzzle is attached– otherwise a copy of the problem can be found in my
classroom on one of the notice boards which is in N4. The closing date for this problem is
Monday 23rd November. Good luck. Miss Brookes.
Results from the Past Week:
U16 Rugby V’s Bredon: Won; 62-0
An empathic win by the U16 team. They won the last encounter but it was a much closer
affair. In this case the boys absolutely shone. They were able to weather the storm of
Braedon’s large forwards through excellent defence and created some wonderful trys.
Scorers –
Ted Taylor
Jake Preston (2) Alex Michell (2) Oli Dimmock (3) Dom Partridge Tom Dayer
Conversions:Tom Dayer – (7)
Some wonderful team and individual performances ensured an exciting and effective
performance.
U14 Rugby V’s Bredon: Lost 38-12
Having won the last encounter away from home we were hoping for a similar result, however
on a smaller pitch and with a couple of players unavailable we knew it would be a tough
task. Bredon are a big side and their direct approach ids hard to deal with. We have some
excellent runners but on a smaller pitch it is difficult to find the space required. The boys did
well though with Alex Whitehead scoring a try and a conversion as well as Seb Murray
finishing off a backs move to score in the corner. The U14’s face Malvern College next
week.
Next Weeks Fixtures:
Students should check the PE notice board to see if they are involved in fixtures.
Tuesday 17th November
U9 Football V’s Heathfield.
Years: 3 and 4
Venue: Away
Start time: 2.50pm
Depart: 1.50pm
Pick up: 5pm
Wednesday 18th November
U13 Hockey V’s Bromsgrove
Years: 7 and 8
Venue: Home
Start time: 3.45pm
Pick up: 4.45pm
Wednesday 18th November
U16 Hockey V’s RGS
Years: 9,10 and 11
Venue: Home
Start time: 2.15pm
Pick up: 4pm
Thursday 19th November
U14 Rugby V’s Malvern College
Years: 8 and 9
Venue: Away
Start time: 2.30pm
Depart: 1.30pm
Pick up: 5pm