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February 2016
ALL HALLOWS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
and Sixth Form College
Bishop Moth Recognises Students’ Achievements
Last December the Cathedral Church of
the Bishop of the Armed Forces,
Aldershot once again hosted our
Annual Presentation Evening.
Students past and present joined members of
our school community and guests in
celebrating the success of our students.
Our guest speaker was Bishop Richard Moth
recently appointed Bishop of the Diocese of
Arundel and Brighton. Holding a number of
important roles in the Church and community,
including Bishop of the Armed Forces, Chair
of Governors at St. Mary’s University,
Twickenham, Liaison Bishop for Prisons and
for the National Catholic Scout Fellowship,
Bishop Moth was well qualified to talk to the
audience about ‘Service’. He encouraged us
all to reflect on how we can serve in different
ways and of course, ultimately, to serve God.
Bishop Moth congratulated all the students for
their
academic
and
non-academic
achievements, taking great interest in the
various certificates and awards that he
presented. Mr Laker ensured the smooth
running of the evening as the Master of
Ceremonies, Mrs Lutzeier and our Chair of
Governors, Mrs Long, added their thanks and
Holly Porter, Year 10 receiving the Key Stage Three Achievement Award from
Bishop Moth
congratulations to students, parents and teachers
reminding us all that our high level of achievement is made
more possible when these three groups work together. The
music department provided outstanding performances from
the Chamber Choir, String and Sixth Form Ensembles.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks and
presentation to Bishop Moth, by our Head Boy and Girl,
Thomas Cobb and Rachel Mather, shown in the
photograph opposite.
More photographs on page three and on our website
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What’s the point of League Tables?
selective state schools for Attainment. But we're doing
even better when you look at Progress.
League Tables or DfE Performance tables, (at
education.gov.uk) are supposed to tell you how good
your school is, aren't they?
What's the difference between Attainment and Progress?
They tell you the percentage of 5A*-C with English and
Maths that your school gets and you can then see how
high up in the League Tables your school comes. Though
that's only half the story. Over the last few years the
government has started to give parents the whole picture
- if you know where to look for it.
But surely, a school like All Hallows with 82% 5A*-C with
English and Maths must be doing very well?
We're definitely doing well on Attainment, which means
raw scores. That 82% puts us in the top 100 non-
Progress tells you how much value your school has
added between the ages of 11 and 16. For example, at
All Hallows the average student got at least one grade
higher in 8 subjects than they would have done at the
national average school. In fact, we're number 62 out of
over 6,200 schools for progress - which means you can
be confident that all our students' hard work really pays
off.
Mrs Lutzeier commented, "This is the second year
running when we've been in the top 1% for progress. It's
testimony to the hard work of our staff and students - but
also to all the support we receive from parents. Thank
you to everyone for these great results."
National Rugby Player Visits Sports Students
We are delighted to
receive this award
which recognises
the progress made
by our Pupil
Premium qualified
students.
As part of the Sky Sports project, the Year 8 basketball team
along with the GCSE and A level PE students had the
exciting opportunity to meet professional rugby player
Danielle Waterman last month. During our time with her, we
learnt various tips on teamwork and succeeding. As part of
the project we planned and conducted a basketball
tournament for Year 7 students. We discussed how this was
organised and how it went with Danielle. In addition, we took
part in a range of team building activities, learning about ourselves and others within our squad. Specifically
we focused on the 6 keys to success. I would like to thank Miss Lewis for organising these events, and to
Danielle Watermann for spending her time to teach us what teamwork really is! Thank You. By Harvey
Manaois, Year 8
Advent Charity fundraising 2015
The All Hallows community raised £2,970 during its
Advent Charity appeal. The fundraising was to
support the work of aid agencies during the Syrian
Refugee Crisis. More than 200,000 people have lost
their lives as a result of the Syrian conflict. Over
eleven million people have fled their homes and over
four million are living in neighbouring countries
including Lebanon and Jordan. In Syria alone more
than twelve million people are in need of
humanitarian assistance such as water, food, and
shelter. The money raised was a great achievement
by all and one of which students should be justly
proud. It will provide aid and long-term support to
people affected by the crisis. Well done and thank
you. By Mr Tucker
Sixth Form News
Life as a Chemistry Undergraduate
In late January, a select group of our A Level Chemistry class
visited the University of Southampton Chemistry department
for an afternoon to experience life as undergraduate Chemistry
students. The students were able to work in the university
synthesis labs and test out their practical chemistry skills.
During the afternoon session they were able to meet the
university admissions officer and current Chemistry students to
gain an insight into life at university, and how best to prepare
university applications. – By Miss Richards
More From The Presentation Evening…...
Shown below is a selection of our Sixth Formers proudly showing achievement shields and certificates. From left
to right: Helena Wood and Daanyal Choudry with their outstanding A Level results, James Parrott displaying his
‘Moira Reynolds Award for Mathematics’ and George Jones with his ‘All Hallows Community Award’. Chelcy,
Rachel, Eve and Victoria are shown with their ‘Farnham Lions Community Shield.’
Photographs from the Presentation Evening are available for viewing on our website,
www.allhallows.net. Photographs can be requested by following the instructions within the gallery.
Spectroscopy In a Suitcase
On January 8th the Royal Society of
Chemistry visited the school and held a
workshop entitled ‘Spectroscopy in a
Suitcase’ for our A Level Chemistry students.
The workshop allowed the students to get
hands-on experience at using state-of-the-art
forensic equipment and apply some of their A
Level Chemistry knowledge to real life
applications. The students found the
workshop relevant, stimulating and fun! – By
Miss Richards.
Bronze Medal Basketballers
By Amelia Humphrey, Year 9
On Wednesday 6th January the Year 9 Girls’
Basketball team took part in a tournament
organised by Active Surrey. On arrival, we were
greeted by the Surrey Scorchers Captain. He
spoke to us about how his career started. Once
introductions had finished it was time to start
playing. There were six different teams
participating which meant we were to play five
games before determining which teams would get
through to the semis. We won two games and lost
two. It was in the final game where Lana, one of
our key players, got injured. Even though we lost
that game in the dying seconds, there was still a
chance for us to get through to the semis and we
did! At the end of the first half we were winning but
in the last minute of the game we were beaten.
This meant that we had come third. This was a
great achievement for the team and we were all
given medals. All of us had a fantastic day and
thoroughly enjoyed it.
Interview with Lewis Liney, Year 9 – European Judo Champion
Did you know that Lewis Liney, in 9 More, is a European Judo Champion? It’s true! I was lucky
enough to get an interview with this modest sportsman about how he won that title.
So Lewis, how did you become interested in Judo?
LEWIS: “Well, my sister had started Judo lessons and one day I decided to try it out myself. I really
liked it and it took off from there! I’m in my eighth judo year, as I started when I was six.”
Have you taken part in many competitions?
LEWIS: “Yes, my first was in High Wycombe, when I was eight and I won a bronze medal. Then I
took part in one in Kent, another one in Southend, and then became British Judo Champion after
winning the Sheffield competition; so moved on to European competitions!”
Cool! So, what happened then? Did you have any special preparations?
LEWIS: “Before each competition I have to train at a camp. We train all day from 9am until 4pm, with
1 ½ hour lunch break each day and 20 minute breaks after each exercise. We do lots of Randoori –
practising both defence and attack. On the last day we swim to relax the muscles. Then it’s time for
the competition. It was in Holland, and I won all my fights and got through to the final. I beat my
opponent in that, although I accidentally bruised his head, but he was OK. That meant I was the
European champion. This all happened just last month - my next competition is in Germany.”
Wow, a European champion! That must feel so rewarding!
LEWIS: “Yes. The best part of Judo is being on the podium and making my family and my coaches
proud by winning medals. They’ve been so supportive. My ambition is to keep at it and maybe
become a Judo Olympian. If I wasn’t to work in Judo, I’d quite like to be an actor. I also take
Saxophone lessons at home - I’m currently on grade six.”
Would you like to teach Judo? And, is there any advice you have for anyone who would like
to succeed in Judo too?
LEWIS: “Keep at it. Stick to it, be determined and motivated. I’ve never actually thought about
teaching Judo but yes, that sounds a fun thing to do!”
Well, huge congratulations and thanks very much Lewis! Interview by Tom Sargent, Year 8
Drama
Production
-
Confusions
On Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th of February,
thirteen Year 10 students performed Alan Ayckbourn's
'Confusions'. The annual Drama Department Production,
directed by Mr Oakshott, Mrs McGill and Miss
Thompson was a success. It was made up of three one
act plays (which combine to form a whole); Mother
Figure, Between Mouthfuls and A Talk in the Park.
Mother Figure was portrayed by Bethan Delves, Anna
Sandeman and Jasmine Cousins. The cast of Between
Mouthfuls was Jasmine White, Luke Jordan, Faith Jones,
Jacob Grafham and Rebecca Bell. A Talk in the Park
was performed by Sam Lawrenson, Victoria Lloyd, Ben
Blundell, Abigail Lawrence and Ruth Gbedebu. A huge
thank you goes not only to Mr Oakshott, Miss Thompson
and Mrs McGill, but also to Charlotte Allgood, who
helped tirelessly behind the scenes.
By Jasmine Cousins, Year 10
perfect cup of tea?’, ‘Making and testing bath-bombs and
toothpaste’, and ‘Which crisp is the strongest and crispiest?’
The students presented the results of their projects and were
During the Christmas term, 47 Science club students from
awarded the bronze CREST award from the University of
Years 7 to 9, undertook a range of research projects as part of
Reading. All of the students did a fantastic job and are truly
the nationally recognised CREST award scheme. Examples of
budding future scientists! – By Miss Richards
their projects include topics such as ‘Can Science make the
University of Reading - CREST Awards
The KS3 Drama Company
The Key Stage 3 Drama Company is
a drama group organised by Ali and
Mahta from Year 12. On the 20th of
January, we performed to the Year
5s from William Cobbett Primary
school. The performance was a
snippet from an ancient Greek play,
‘Antigone’. All of the groups from the
company did a choral performance
(moving or speaking together). The
final performance included us reciting
parts of the play together as a
chorus, in a Greek style. As we all
worked together as a team our very
first performance as the KS3 Drama
Company was successful. Our
audience was pleased as it was
something different and a genre they
would have not been used to. By
Leah Pereira, Year 9
Year 7
Sound and Lighting Club
A group of students have been learning to use the sound and lighting equipment in
The Auditorium and the School Hall recently with Mr Wenman. Every Friday after
school, the students have been gathering to learn how to use both sound and lighting
equipment to a high standard. They have even been programming lighting and
applying special effects to microphones to produce a wide array of different sounds
for differing scenarios. They will soon be providing technical support for some All
Hallows productions such as the Dance Show and the Musical using exclusively
student teams, managed by the Music Technician. Look out for them in the lighting
booth, pushing various buttons! By Mr Wenman, Music Technician
The Great All Hallows Bake Off
This term the Year 7s had their bake off. The
students were asked to bake Rock Cakes to
coincide with the Geography theme. The standard
once again was extremely high, well done to our
Creative Bakers Philip Crowley, Tia Bell and Faith
Clarke. Our star baker this round was Ella Elsey
who created four rock cake volcanos of a delicious
chocolate orange flavour. All these students have
earned themselves a place in the next round.
By Mrs Behagg
Wintershall Nativity Performance
On the 16th December 2015 a group of Year 7 All Hallows students went to the Wintershall Nativity play on an RE trip. The pla y
started outside with Mary and Joseph trying to find an inn to stay in. Then it moved to a field with the shepherds and sheep in,
there was even an angel in the tree telling them the message that Jesus was going to be born in a stable in Bethlehem. For the
stable part of the nativity, when Jesus is born, we went into a barn. The actors were amazing, I also liked the fact that they used
real animals. The Wintershall trip was amazing! By Kezia Stanford, Year 7
I went to Wintershall and it was a great place to remember what happened in the past and the true meaning of Christmas. My
favourite part of the play was when Jesus was born and King Herod got jealous so was sent to hell. There was smoke, fire and
bright red lights which made it a brilliant end to the play. By Moira Del Rosario, Year 7
My
experience
at
Wintershall was incredible!
We got to look at the story
of Jesus being born and it
was
very
interesting.
There were real animals, a
real baby, and even Angel
Gabriel who was standing
on a platform in the tree!
My favourite part was
when we went inside the
barn and saw baby Jesus
lying in the manger. I wish
I could do this again! By
Kaera Floro, Year 7
An Interview With…
Mr Oakshott
Q. What inspired you to become a Drama
teacher?
A. It’s something that happened by accident really. I started
teaching English after Teaching College and I had the
opportunity to go into drama. So after that I took over drama
and then later came over here to teach in the UK.
Q. Why did you move to the UK?
A. I grew up in New Zealand, which is a wonderful place but
a long way from anywhere. I wanted a change somewhere
else. I’ve been coming to the UK since 1998 so it was a
natural progression really and most of my family is English
anyway.
Q. Do you have any pets?
A. I have one vicious black Maine Coon cat called Cedrick.
He is over a metre long (nose to tail) and I have had to
rescue two foxes already from certain death. He intimidates
neighbourhood dogs and my neighbours must think I’m
crazy as one morning when I was getting ready for work, I
saw Cedrick running around the garden in circles, chasing a
fox. Pretty soon I was running after Cedrick who carried on
running after the fox!
Q. What is your favourite food?
A. Anything with cheese or chocolate.
Q. Favourite Actor?
A. Judie Dench and David Suchet as they’re both incredibly
versatile.
Q. Best film Genre?
A. Sci-fi. If it’s in space and things blow up, I’m happy.
Q. Why do you use sarcasm during lessons?
A. Who me? Never! It’s a good way of making people your
age laugh. It’s my way of teaching and on some days, it’s a
small victory!
Q. If you were not a drama teacher, what would you be?
A. A job that involves people or something outdoors. I hate
office jobs where you’re stuck to a desk all day by yourself.
By Karel Coetzee, Rasmita Gurung, Kribina Gurung,
Year 9
Poetry By Heart and Top Young Poets.
Four senior students took on the challenging task of entering
the national ‘Poetry By Heart’ Competition organised by the
English department. Sam Stephens (Year 10), Anne-Marie
Garrett (Year 11), Malia Nixon and Daniel Walker (Year 12)
learnt two poems off by heart for performance in early January.
All four students did incredibly well, performing their chosen
poems with enthusiasm, confidence and very few errors something they should be very proud of. The All Hallows winner
was Daniel Walker who now goes through to the county final in
Woking in February. We wish him all the best in the next stage
of the competition when he will recite Percy Bysshe Shelley's
Ozymandias and Rupert Brooke's The Soldier.
Many students across the school have also recently entered the
Rotary Club's Young Writer competition, penning a poem for the
Queen's 90th birthday. We are eagerly awaiting the results as
the winning poem will be read to Her Majesty at her birthday
celebrations. By Mrs McGill.
‘Readathon’
Each year, our students participate in the ‘Readathon’, a
scheme that encourages children to read for fun whilst raising
money through sponsorship to give books and stories to
children in hospital. Congratulations to 8 Edmund, who raised
£113.40, the highest amount of any tutor group, and a big thank
you also to Amber Bradshaw, 8A, who raised an impressive
£70 on her own. If you would like to find out more about this
project, please visit http://www.readathon.org/ By Mrs Bryant
Plans are being made and
auditions have started for
our next school
production… The Wizard of
OZ. More details to follow.
Chinese New Year
Lent Appeal 2016
To celebrate the Chinese New year we will be
serving a Chinese inspired menu on Thursday
11th February here in the restaurant. Menus will
be displayed around the school soon.
Year 7 5-a-side team
During Lent we will be collecting money for CAFOD’s
Make a Splash campaign. Money raised will go
towards providing clean, safe water for isolated parts
of Uganda. We are attempting to fill water bottles
with silver coins.
STEM Engagement
Gold Certificate
Congratulations to the teachers and students who have
been representing All Hallows over the last year at events
organised by the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) initiative. The Ambassador Programme
has been of great benefit to our students, and news.com
reports frequently on the work being done. The certificate,
presented by Reading University, is recognition for the
work done by our staff led by; Mrs Coleman, Mrs Parry,
Miss Richards and Miss Brand.
Football Update
District 5-a-side Champions
After a long afternoon of football, beating 24 teams
in the district, the All Hallows Year 7 football team
won the district 5-a-side tournament, beating
Salesian College in the final 2-0. The boys went
through the whole competition scoring 18 goals and
only conceding 1. It was only the second time All
Hallows has won the competitions in its history, so it
was a fantastic performance from all the students
involved.
Team: Toby Fisher, Josh Stevens, Michael
E-Safety Information
On Monday 18th January we hosted an E-Safety
presentation at school by Mr Ian McGraw, Surrey
County Council Safeguarding Advisor. A PDF version
of his presentation can be viewed from our website
by accessing the useful sites menu from the bottom
menu bar and clicking on E-Safety Presentation to
Parents January 2016. If you have any school
related concerns about E-safety please contact either
your child’s Head of Year, Mr Rees or Mr Laker.
Stickland, George Pullen (Captain), Kai Tanner, Ben
Wisdom and Owen Dean (who was the tournament’s
top scorer with 11 goals!)
Football Teams Update
The Year 7 boys remain top of their league and in
the quarter finals of the District Cup. The Year 9
boys are looking strong for a cup double with the
District and County Cup semi-finals, while also still in
with a good chance to retain their league title. The
U16 girls are still in with a good chance of a treble
with the League, District Cup and are through to the
County Cup semi-final against Cams Hill on Friday
12th February.
National Cup
The Year 7 'B' team are now in the last 8 (quarter
finals) of the National Cup after winning 7-0 against
Exmouth College.
Chaplaincy Team
Half term is at the beginning of Lent which is a time
when we make a special preparation for Easter,
which marks the wonderful mercy of God who sent
His only Son that we might be redeemed (saved). A
time of penance and sacrifice. However it is better to
look at what we will do rather than look at the
negative side of giving something up.
This is also the Year of Mercy where we are asked
to carry out corporal works of mercy to: feed the
hungry; give drink to the thirsty; clothe the naked;
help the homeless; visit the sick; ransom the captive;
bury the dead. Many of these actions will be covered
by supporting the Lent appeal for CAFOD – Make a
Splash. Helping to assist refugees is also an
important action. In ‘burying the dead’ we are asked
to support those who have been bereaved.
Spiritual works are also called for. These revolve
around prayer and encouragement: instruct the
ignorant; counsel the doubtful; admonish sinners;
bear
wrongs
patiently;
forgive offences willingly; comfort
the afflicted; pray for the living and
the dead. Very old language but
simply put it means encouraging
each other to live lives where we
show the love of Christ to one
another. Sometimes these spiritual
works are more of a challenge. We
wish you every blessing in your
Lenten quest. By Fr Niven.
CONGRATULATIONS TO….
Jasmine McCallion, 9C, Ruby Watson, 8E, Sophie
Pritchard, 8S and Jazmin Walters, 9J have been
taking part in the FAOS Farnham Maltings Theatre
Production of ‘Whistle Down the Wind’.
Robert Thorpe, 10H was awarded the Junior
Championship trophy for Southern Navigators (local
orienteering club) in December 2015. The school has at least four
members of this group and they run the Local Schools' league.
Junior members are competing in a regional heat on 14th Feb. New
members always welcome, see Robert and Mike Thorpe.
Luis Riberio for collecting the Bob Ellenor Award for
Outstanding Design and Technology at the Annual
Presentation Evening.
Those students who ran last term at a District CrossCountry event:
Harry Hyde, Year 7 for winning his age group event,
Jakob Stadler, Year 7 for finishing in the top eight,
Ruby Horton, Year 7 for finishing 2nd in the District
for her age group, Rachel Gillett, Year 7 for finishing
in the top eight and Tilly Horton, Year 11 who won the District
Championships for her age group. Tilly went on to run in the Surrey
Schools Cross Country Championship where she
came 2nd.
Olivia Price, 7J swam in a recent county swimming
competition in Portsmouth. Representing Rushmoor
Royals, she came 3rd in the Under 12s breaststroke.
Please email major achievements
(include a photograph) to:
[email protected]
ALL HALLOWS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
and Sixth Form College
Dates for your Diary
8M AWAYDAY
Wednesday 24th February
YEAR 8 PARENTS EVENING
Thursday 25th February
16.30 - 19.00
YEAR 11 & SPORTS PHOTOS
Tuesday 1st March
8P AWAYDAY
Wednesday 2nd March
YEAR 12 & 13 (selected students)
PARENTS EVENING
Thursday 3rd March
16.30-18.00
8S AWAYDAY
Wednesday 9th March
YEAR 9 GCSE SUBJECT
INFORMATION EVENING
Wednesday 9th March
16.30 - 19.00
YEAR 11 INTO 12 TASTER DAY
Thursday 10th March
8J AWAYDAY
Wednesday 16th March
SPRING CONCERT
Wednesday 16th March
DANCE SHOW
Tuesday 22nd March
LAST DAY OF TERM
Thursday 24th March 12.15pm finish
Telephone:01252 319211
Fax: 01252 328649
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allhallows.net
News.com edited by Mr Rees