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The Boswells School NewsletterEdition Four | February 2016
EscapeThe Boswells School & Sixth to Form’s Neverlandannual whole school production took place at the end of November to great acclaim. Based around the story of Captain Hook, Peter Pan and many other famous characters, the school production involved over 200 students, with 170 performers at each performance. The sell-out production started with rehearsals at the beginning of September and was pieced together in 11 weeks, with staff, students and helpers working hard to get the production ready. Students from years 7 to 13 showcased a range of performing skills including singing, dancing, acting, tumble, cheerleading and gymnastics. The annual whole school production is the highlight of the Performing Arts Faculty’s year and it was The whole cast of Escape to Neverland excellent to see so many students getting involved attended by the Mayor of schools performance. There performance once again – giving up numerous Chelmsford, Paul Hutchinson were 5 sell out performances demonstrates the outstanding lunchtimes, evenings and whilst 3 local primary schools over a period of four days, calibre of our students weekends to prepare for the were lucky enough to be and the extremely high quality and staff. show. The production was invited to the special primary and professionalism of the
Maths Mastery The autumn term saw the knowledge to unfamiliar launch of the ‘Maths Mastery’ problems. During lessons curriculum for all our Year 7 students are encouraged students. to explore mathematical concepts and present their The Maths Mastery partnership findings using the concrete aims for exceptional representatives. This approach achievement for all students also allows students to as a result of exemplary discuss the maths in pairs teaching. This begins or groups before making by developing students’ conclusions. The Maths conceptual understanding Faculty meet weekly in Maths using objects and pictures, Mastery workshops where we before communicating their collaboratively plan a series findings using the correct of lessons by engaging with language and explaining their the tasks, identifying potential reasons, leading to students misconceptions and share our correctly using mathematical ideas and expertise. symbols and applying their 2 | The Boswells Newsletter Edition Four | February 2016
My World of Atoms - Learning the Periodic Table whilst having fun! Presentation Evening You have probably been wondering what A very successful Presentation Evening was held at happened to Ben and Rebecca Jilks who won Chelmsford Cathedral to celebrate the success of many the Apps for Good competition back in the of our students in early January. summer? The whole development team have There were over 60 prize winners who been working tirelessly since then to ensure that received tutorial prizes for effort or the app is ready for download on the Google attainment and 12 Golden Scallops Play Store in January. Ben and Rebecca have that were presented to Year 10 worked incredibly hard and should be very proud of themselves students for academic excellence. - they have had meeting after meeting with developers, created Red ties were presented to students many graphics, run user testing, obtained feedback, created 181 who have committed to the Sports elements and descriptions and drafted descriptions for the app and Performing Arts Faculties over store, created and maintained their website, twitter, facebook and a number of years and, for the first email accounts. All of this whilst continuing with their GCSEs! time ever, 20 student Prefects were presented with their ties at the event. A number of GCSE Ben and Rebecca had the subject prizes were awarded for academic excellence and opportunity to visit the UsTwo many students attended to receive their GCSE certificates. offices in London in November It was very good to welcome back a number of ex-students to see an incredible company who are now university undergraduates to receive their A in action! They said it was a real eye opener. They have also Level certificates. been invited to spend 2 days in the Samsung offices in London prior to the official launch event for their app on 4th February 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Ben & Rebecca spent the day exhibiting at The Big Bang event at Essex Uni on Tuesday 15th December. They gave visitors the chance to play their app and get further feedback. This was a great day and thanks goes to Mr Bambridge our STEM co-ordinator for arranging this opportunity for them. My World Of Atoms a focal part of his ‘Witness the Birth We have been incredibly lucky of a Business’ event that was to have been supported by held at ARU Chelmsford on David Bell from Simboc who Wednesday 16th December. Boswells Science Club looks after small business This event was attended by start-ups and entrepreneurs. over 200 people and lead by 8 The Key Stage 3 Practical Science David has taken Ben and guest speakers who are experts Club restarted again just before Rebecca’s business and made in their Business field. Christmas. So far this year the enthusiastic participants from years 7 and 8, with expert assistance from year 10 and 11 guides, have used food tests to reverse-engineer recipes, discovered techniques to test for and extract precious metals from their ores, and completed the first of many engineering challenges. Despite a strong focus on play, we have been developing investigative skills using simple data and hypotheses to spark debate around our findings. Our students can use these investigative skills to find answers to questions of their own so that we can then share our ‘work’ with the school as a whole. With a huge interest from last year’s new intake, Science Club is aiming to expand and promote the Sciences for those students who may not otherwise truly consider them. We will also aim to expose new students to the experiences and outings that this club can offer. The STOP excitement, intrigue and, above all, the opportunity to argue PRESS The ‘My World of Atoms’ app is now available for really is infectious! free download on Google play store and Ben & Still not sure if Science is for Rebecca would really appreciate your support with you? Come and visit us any the success of this app! Thursday between 3.30 and 4.30pm in A24. | 3
World Cup 2015 The Rugby World Cup is the third largest event in the world after the Olympics and Football World Cup, and has over 400,000 international fans from over 100 countries. The Boswells school participated by organising a number of competitions for both students and staff. One such competition was a Tutorial Tag Rugby Tournament played over the course of three weeks in Jack Petchey Nomination September and October, comprising teams of Years 7-9 students. James Turner (11L1) volunteered to be referee Sarah Horrex (13L3) was nominated for a special Jack Petchey and demonstrated excellent judgement and leadership prize for her services to the Boswells School Glee Club which skills whilst, George Hayden (13L3) also played a vital role she has been a member since the club started. in the supervision and organisation of the matches. This has involved 5 years of rehearsals, performances, evening and weekend commitments. Sarah has also competed in all The final was played interesting facts. Each 5 years of the Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge which has between 7M1/7M2 (Thomas tutor drew a country out seen her perform at The Palace Theatre Southend, The Savoy Dale, Mia Free, Charlotte of a hat. There were many Theatre London, IndigO2 London, Queen Elizabeth Hall London Dale, Arthur Garnett, Jake colourful and informative and the Chelmsford Civic Theatre. She has performed in front Norman and Sophie Gosden) presentations and choosing of numerous judges as part of the Glee Club and these have and 8G1/G2 (Louis Myatt, the winners was a difficult included Graham Norton, Brenda Edwards, Tamzin Outhwaite, Matthew Collop, Alex task. However, the winning Daniel Boys and John Partridge. 2016 marks Sarah’s final Adams, Marvin Chiminyu, Yr 9 presentation was 9S2 on opportunity to perform with the school Glee Club and is hoping Joseph Moore, Ben Hodges Japan and well done to Emily the group progress to the Grand Final in March which is again being held at the IndigO2. and George French). Crane and Charlotte August, Both teams displayed よくやった!. 8L1’s Jasmine commendable teamwork and Edwards, George McDonald, Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony camaraderie. Well done to Lily Hannah, Jordan Cox, both year groups! Ellie Vince and Emily Lodge, Year 13 Performing Arts A Level students performed The second competition were the Year 8 winners with at the Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony held at the Civic their presentation on Samoa. Theatre in Chelmsford in September. involved the lower school tutor groups having the It was a pleasure to see so They performed an extract of a devised piece from their opportunity to submit a many students mixing and ‘Riots’ performance, a piece based on the London Riots Research PowerPoint on taking the opportunity to of the summer of 2011. It gave them an opportunity a World Cup participating demonstrate their talents, to not only showcase their skills but gain experience of country’s culture, food, whether that be sporting or performing in a professional venue. It was an excellent ICT skills. addition to their university applications as many of the landmarks and any other cohort are applying to study dance or Performing Arts when they leave the Boswells Sixth form. Future Chef Competition A number of students in years 7-10 entered the school round of the Future Chef national competition on 3rd December. Their task was to prepare and cook a main meal for 2 people for under £5 in 1 hour. A wonderful range of freshly-cooked dishes were produced by all the students, however Harry Candice (10L1) and George Andreou-Kotsapas (9S2) were selected to go through to the local final held at Passmores Academy in Harlow. They represented the school on 11th January along with students from 8 other schools. Their entries this time were judged by two professional chefs and although Boswells students did not win the Regional final places, George Andreou-Kotsapas was awarded a highly commended runner up. Well done George! 4 | The Boswells Newsletter Edition Four | February 2016
Boswells takes on Tyger In November, BBC Three the media. They also had the aired a programme all opportunity to discuss the law about sexism within society surrounding sexism and issues in a unique series with that are emerging regarding Tyger Drew-Honey (The social media and gender oldest child in the TV series differences online. Several of ‘Outnumbered!’) as its our sixth formers appeared in presenter. the show and discussed their attitudes toward sexism. The Our sixth form students had episode aired on November the opportunity to discuss with 24th and was called Tyger takes Tyger issues surrounding sexism on: Am I sexist? and how it is presented within
Bend It Like Beckham A reward trip for enthusiastic dancers who had committed to a number of extracurricular Dance clubs took place in December to see ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. The students were understanding of the impressed with the quality choreography as they of the visuals and set study Asian dance as part design as well as the of their key Stage three Bollywood style dance. curriculum. The students had a good
Kids Lit Quiz - 23rd November 2016 In November, two teams, one from year 8 and one from year 7 competed at the South East England heat of the ‘Kids Lit Quiz’, an international competition for children who enjoy reading. Both teams did well, winning individual rounds, and everyone came home with a prize having enjoyed an exciting, entertaining and challenging afternoon. Teams: Year 7: James Russell (7L2), Eloise Howell (7M1), Jorja Hills (7G2), Saahil Rahman (7G1). Year 8: Thomas Freestone (8L1), Joshua Clark (8G1), Michael Ellwood (8S2), Luke Ashford (8L2).
Annual Carol Concert A very well supported Carol Service took place at the Springfield Parish Church to mark the start of the school’s Christmas celebrations. There were a number of poignant readings, vocal performances from the school choir and some traditional carols by the school band. The Community Glee Club also performed two popular numbers which helped get everybody into the Christmas spirit. At the end of the service a collection took place and over £200 was raised which was donated to Farleigh Hospice. | 5
Boswells ‘Young Leaders’ work with local pre-school In the summer term 2015 our Bees manager and a plan ‘I thought I’d send you an Year 10 students were on was formulated to start in update on how the Young work experience. September to run until October Leaders sessions are going. half term. The staff have been so positive Sophie Shelsher (11S1) had about how the sessions have her placement at Springfield Young Leader volunteers made such a difference to the Bees Preschool held at the signed up to work on a rota children’s day! The students Feedback from parents has also local community centre. basis so that we could offer a that have taken part have been been very positive with children Sophie talked to the staff about session every lunch time to the organised and efficient and informing their families about the Boswells Young Leader Preschool children to come had a great impact on the what they have been up to programme and what it was over to the Boswells field with children that attend. When the during these sessions. all about. They wanted to get our students leading suitable sessions are over the children more outside play for their It was decided to carry on Physical activities. The Young come back to Pre-School very children but are very limited excited and full of information running the sessions weather leaders really enjoyed the by space available to them. about what they have been permitting until Christmas and They were impressed with experience and the Preschool doing and who have they have starting again this term. This Sophie and between them they benefited from the sessions. been talking to. Lunchtimes are has been a great opportunity to thought it would be nice if the Mrs Ford was pleased to more relaxing for everyone as work with the local community Boswells Young Leaders could receive the following comments children are keen to eat more of and the young leaders involved be involved. Mrs Ford had a from the manager of Springfield their food after such an active have gained in confidence meeting with the Springfield Bees Pre-School: time outside. working with this age group.
National Anti-Bullying week National Anti-Bullying week took place from the 16th November to 22nd November and The Boswells School took the opportunity to train up some more of our students who have joined the schools Anti-Bullying Ambassador programme. A day was spent at Alexandra the ways of dealing with bullying Palace in London at the National and how to support someone Ambassador Training day, who may be a target of bullying co-ordinated by the Princess in the correct way’. Diana Trust. With workshops and celebrity speakers the Whole School Anti-Bullying students gained a wealth of co-coordinator and Head of knowledge from this day, Finley Year 10, Mr Page added, ‘It Walton (9L1) said: ‘Being part of really makes you so proud of the Anti-Bullying Ambassador our young people when you see Project has helped me learn them want to make a difference how to help other students to the community that they are cope with bullying (in various a part of. Giving them more forms) and who they can go ownership over the Anti-Bullying Prefects Ambassador programme has to for help if they need it. The During the autumn term, staff and students were again idea is to empower children and really worked this year to move the scheme forwards. They really involved in selecting our newly appointed Prefects. Our young people to ‘make a noise’ Prefects are students from Year 10 whom have displayed about bullying – whether it is are inspiring young people and it’s a pleasure to have them an outstanding approach to all aspects of school life over happening to them or someone a number of years. else, face to face or online.’ involved’. The formal presentation of see these students rewarded A second day of training took their prefect ties occurred for their ongoing positive place for our Ambassadors at at our Presentation Evening approach to school life. They the County Cricket ground in Chelmsford, where skills and held at Chelmsford really are an outstanding set of scenarios were explored to help Cathedral. Prefect duties students and I am incredibly under the heading of ‘Surviving and responsibilities involve proud to be their Head of Year’ supporting Year 7 tutor Teenage Years’. Morgan Burns Pictured from left to right are: (10S1) commented ‘I have groups during morning learnt about all the support registration times with Emma Russell, Iris Heij, Amelia systems in place and that paired reading activities and Leader, Jacob Church, Amy future generations can make a mentoring support. Along Butler, Abdul Asad, Barbra difference. The courses attended with representation at evening Luz Pearce, Elyvia Palmer, have really opened my eyes to functions, such as Parents’ Jordan Bowers, Amelia Peck, Evenings and Open Evenings, Henry Nevill, George Fisk, Prefects will take the lead in Peter White, Samuel Lake, modelling good behaviour to Harry Candice, Isaac Garrett, other students at all times and Rebecca Minta, Charlotte ensure that school rules are Gibbs, Aa’isha Akhtar, adhered to. Matthew Lee, Thomas Gore Head of Year 10 Mr Page and Steven Bashford. commented, ‘It is a pleasure to 6 | The Boswells Newsletter Edition Four | February 2016
News from our Computing and Business FacULty...
Quadcopter Projects We have successfully kept our National We successfully entered 2 teams for the Raytheon Lead School in the Quadcopter project that was held at Stow Maries Network of Teaching Aerodrome on Saturday 7 November. and Excellence in Computer Science This project started running be part of the CBBC for the third year at Easter and students were ‘Airmageddon’ series running after an able to work with industry that will be shown in extensive audit! specialists from Raytheon in the summer. They order to learn from them and were very impressed create their quadcopters. with his flying skills Teams did really well and had and Joel has been a great experience meeting up to London to take put the money towards real Drone Pilots, with part in their flying school. buying 2 drone sets for demonstrations and trying Well done Joel! students to build and fly. out ‘Oculus Rift’. Our teams We are currently organising We have been offered help were very, very unlucky not to another drone project from a fully qualified drone win, but roll on Monday 11th separate to the Raytheon pilot who is willing to come January when year 10 GCSE challenge, but this will be in and work with students to Computing students will be held on a Monday afterschool. talk through health and safety taking up the challenge Thanks to Luke Steward and assist with building and again! Check out the video (10S2) who won the Jack flying them. Thanks to the PE Raytheon Challenge 2015 Petchey award for his work Faculty who are lending us the https://youtu.be/XpfH-Fsdkls with Minecraft and donated Gym on a Monday after school Joel Bradly (8S1) was his £200 to the Computing to enable us to fly them! successful in his application to Department. Luke agreed to
GIRLS ONLY CLUB – Sew Electric! We are teaming up with the company DSA Electrics in January who will be supporting us in running the club Sew Electric. There is a big drive to get more girls into computing and ‘wearable tech’ is a great start. There will be a number of projects that will be available and students will learn the basics of electrics and how it all works. This is a very exciting project as we have been the drivers of this project in Essex and with the help of STEM, it will then be rolled out to other schools to take part. We hope this will show girls how technology is used in a variety of ways. This will start on Thursday 14th January 2016 in room C22 and is open to all girls in year 7 & 8.
Apps for Good Apps for Good Club has been This club runs on a Monday students who turn up every running since September with afterschool for an hour Monday and we hope to a number of students who and after Xmas we will be replicate the success of Ben are coming up with some getting some experts to and Rebecca (who won this amazing app ideas. talk to students about their national competition last year) ideas. Well done to all those this year. | 57
Trips We took 20 year 10 and 11 students to ARU Chelmsford for the Ideas Festival on Friday 23rd October. Students were given the opportunity to talk to various companies for ideas for the future, whether it be University courses or Industry opportunities. Students then spent time with David Whale where they made an alarm sensor using Raspberry Pis - this was very noisy but great fun! Our Year 12 A Level eg, how computer science can Computing students visited help with cancer cures (talk Imperial College London by Prof Byron Cook & Kevin to attend the ‘Pioneers in Warwick). There was definitely Computing Science’ day. This food for thought and it was was attended by 750 A Level an inspirational day, showing students across the UK, and students where the future of the experience was amazing computing lies and examples to listen to projects that the of different careers they could pioneers are working on, become involved in.
Raspberry Pi The new Raspberry Pi Club has started after school on a Friday. This club is open to all students in year 7 & 8 who would like to learn more about Pis or, if you have one at home and are not sure what to do with it, come along and learn how to create a number of practical projects that you could also do at home. We are delighted that the club features a very sought after Raspberry Pi Zero! 8 | The Boswells Newsletter Edition Four | February 2016
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time On the 13th October, the Drama department took approximately 40 students from Years 10 through to 13 on a theatre trip to see ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ at the Gielgud theatre, London. The students thoroughly students not only enjoyed the enjoyed the well-reviewed performance but afterwards and creative show that completed live theatre reviews incorporated a range of on the show as part of the production values to make coursework for their GCSE or the overall performance an A-Level courses, and believe acting to the amazing use of imaginative and enthralling me there was a lot to write lighting and multi-media to piece of theatre to watch. The about from the excellent bring the stage to life.
A Level Drama Workshop The renowned theatre company ‘Splendid’ came in for an all day workshop to support our AS Drama and Theatre Studies students at the beginning of October.
We shared the workshop joint projects, the next one with Y12 students from being a workshop with Hylands School and so all Splendid for A2 based students not only got to on their Unit 4 set text work with professionals ‘Woyzeck’. This will take and learn different styles of place this term and we theatre and influences of will be working with Y13 theatre practitioners, but students from Hylands they also got to experience School, Chelmer Valley High working with new people School and Notley High and sharing good practice. School. We look forward to future
Boswells hosts the Chelmsford Shakespeare Showcase The Chelmsford Shakespeare Showcase, hosted by The Boswells School, was a fantastic event that saw 5 of the local Chelmsford Secondary schools come together. The schools involved were Boswells, Chelmer Valley High School, Hylands, KEGS and Sandon. The Drama students not only got to understand, rehearse and perform a range of Shakespearian plays but also watch each other’s interpretations and share good practice, ideas and friendship! It was the first time that the Drama subject leaders from each of the schools had collaborated on a performance event and was a very special evening for all involved. Boswells thoroughly enjoyed hosting all the students for the whole day and evening and look forward to our next collaboration. | 79
Boswells welcomes World Champion for Sky Sports Living For Sport Project Students at The Boswells School were fortunate to be given the opportunity to work with a two-time World Champion last term as they took part in another successful Sky Sports Living for Sport project. In previous years the school has been visited by Olympians Jeannette Kwakye and JJ Jegede, and won a competition on the back of previously successful projects to visit the Sky studios for a coaching session with rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson, and this time welcomed Mike Mullen, two-time World BMX champion, for similar visits to the school.
For the first of two visits, Mike outside to work on the serious in fun games and activities to the students to think about worked through Sky’s six Keys stuff as the session turned to encourage them to think about their own sporting profile in a to Success with 24 year 7, BMX, with students getting ways in which they can further much wider context. And it’s 8 and 9 boys in a practical stuck into a range of activities develop their own skill set. not every day that the students session in his specialist sport, that made then consider their get to take part in BMXing in PE teacher Callum Ridgway BMXing. The students got to own role in sport and their school with a former World said, ‘This is the sixth occasion work through a variety of fun own sporting development, Champion, so they really we’ve worked with Sky on the BMX-based activities, such all whilst doing something appreciated getting to do Sky Sports Living for Sport as jumps, relays and BMX they wouldn’t normally get the something a bit different to project, and the first time Sumo, with a focus of not only chance to do in school. usual.’ we’ve worked with Mike. Sky developing their own skills for The second visit, a Loyalty has over 100 athlete mentors Mike will be coming back to their own aspirations but in visit for the school as a result on their programme, and Mike school in July to be the Guest giving something back to the of previously successful is one of the 13 senior athlete Speaker at the Sports Awards school by developing aspects programmes, saw Mike mentors, which indicates how Evening, and future Sky Sports needed to be an effective working with 24 of our highly his sessions are thought Living for Sport projects are sports leader in conjunction potential ‘Young Leader’ girls of. The theory and practical already being set-up for with our Young Leaders as they ran through the 6 Keys elements were absolutely another group of students in programme. After a morning of to Success, again taking part brilliant and really encourage the coming months. practical activities, it was then 10 | The Boswells Newsletter Edition Four | February 2016
U18 Boys Volleyball Squad reach the U18 National Final for the 6th year in a row! The route to the U18 final was not a smooth ride for Boswells as they attempted to defend their U18 title. Pool B was always going to be a tough pool as it saw last year’s finalists (Boswells Blaze A & Wessex LeAF) come up against each other.
Boswells also faced the further than last year and (0-2, 20-25, 17-25). notoriously competitive win the Championship. A The first men’s semi- Chadwell Heath team highly competitive match saw final began with both and emerging and strong Wessex LeAF beat the current teams in confident Newcastle Staffs. The first reigning champions Boswells mood, no more so round of matches saw 2-1 and book their place than Richmond who followed on by the second Boswells get off to the perfect topped their pool group. in the semi-finals as pool set with Boswells booking start as they cruised past It didn’t take long before winners. Boswells Blaze came their place in the Finals. Chadwell 2-0 (25-15, 25-10) 2nd and so also booked their Boswells had found their and Newcastle Staffs (25-12 rhythm and were beginning Boswells will be looking to place in the semi-finals. 25-19). Our next opponents to play like champions. It was avenge their defeat in the were Wessex LeAF. They Men Semi Final 1 - Richmond in fact Boswells who took the semi-final by beating Wessex were hoping to go one step VB vs Boswells Blaze A first set which was quickly who won the other semi-final.
Talented Ice Skaters at The Boswells School Katya Oliver (8S2) took part in the International Ice Skating competition at Lee Valley last term.
Not only did Katya skate her and was extremely happy with landed all of her jumps of Oz on Ice’ at the Riverside new programme beautifully her performance in a new including the double jumps Christmas show this year. she also managed to get a programme. Finally, Paige that she has been working Well done to all 3 students- score high enough to pass her Lepley (7G1) took part in the really hard to master. Paige we are incredibly proud of next skating level. Summer Skate Southern International has also recently taken up your efforts. Woodcock (8S2) also took competition recently. Paige pairs skating and she will be part in a competition last term is really proud that she playing ‘Toto’ in the ‘Wizard
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Sixth Form Mock Bar Trial team reach Regional Finals On Saturday 14th November, the Sixth Form Mock Bar Trial team competed in the regional heats of the National Citizenship Foundation competition, held in Norwich.
They successfully reached the students recognised they final on the day and competed could not have done more on against Springwood High the day. There are some very School. The students had convincing budding lawyers in worked hard in preparation the group and we were very for the day even coming in proud of the team. to practice on a Sunday. The team had prepared two cases, one involving the Robbery of £20 and the other involving leaving a café without paying for breakfast and stealing a Barristers: Maia Cofie (12G3), Court Clerk: Demi-Leigh coffee cup! Unfortunately Jordan Farrant (12L2), Urquhart (12S2) they lost by a few points and John Everett (13L2) and Usher: Joseph Hull (12M1) the judge noted that it was a Laura McCauley (12M3) very close score. There were Jury: Maria Bujor (12G2), Witnesses: Kunmi Fasanya some fantastic performances Amy Jacobs (12M2), (12L2), Liam Butler (12G2), on the day many of the Katherine Mariner (12M3) and Jenny McGhie (12M3), students performing at their Marissa Rickard (12M4) personal best. Team spirits Vimbai Sibanda (13S1), were high despite their Emma Bassom (12G1) and Court reporter: Matt Evans final disappointment, as the Rebekah Johnston (12M2) (12L2)
Under 16s Girls Volleyball On Saturday the 16th of January Boswells hosted the second round of the U16 girls national volleyball championships. This round has held the U16’s back from progression for 3 years and the girls were determined to make the final 8 teams this year.
A very motivated and to some outstanding and excitable squad arrived tactical play. The girls really on Saturday for a quick showed maturity in their play training session before the and took the first set 25-17. competition commenced. This level of play continued Boswells needed to win at and captain Maddie Baker least 2 of their 3 games if took the service line and they were to stand a chance sealed the final set with an of progression. The 2nd impressive service run. round hosted Boswells, The final match of the day Westminster A, Westminster we faced London Lynx a very B and London Lynx. experienced volleyball club. First up Boswells played The girls ran away with the Westminster B. The girls first set hitting Lynx off the had a strong start to the court with some excellent some of the play was still of account set difference across first set serving tough and setting from Lucy Bluck. an incredible level. Boswells the day Boswells had won establishing a solid service Unfortunately the second set lost 2-1 but had still won 2 the most sets placing them receive. This consistency we lost our concentration of their pool games putting in 1st place in the pool. The continued and the girls and the girls struggled to them in a 3 way tie with girls were ecstatic- they had attacked their way into a serve and receive. Lynx went Westminster A and Lynx. played some outstanding convincing 2-0 win. The from strength to strength volleyball but also learnt Tension was high in all the perfect start to the day. and the girls struggled to some valuable lessons about teams as only two teams stay in the set losing 25- building confidence and Up next we faced the would progress to the final 20. So the match went to momentum on court. This unbeaten Westminster A. 8 teams in the country. the 3rd and final set, first was an amazing result by the Boswells had a very shaky Boswells, Westminster and team to 15 points would girls and a fantastic result for start to the first set. After Lynx all finished the day on win. Unfortunately Boswells Boswells reaching the final a brief timeout the girls 2 wins and the final decision seemed to make too many 8 teams for the first time in started to control their would go down to sets unforced errors even though 3 years. errors and nerves leading difference. After taking into The Boswells School The Burnham Road Phone: 01245 264451 Boswells Springfield Website: www.boswells-school.com Chelmsford Email: [email protected] School Essex CM1 6LY
Two Boswells students secure places at elite universities Two Boswells Students have secured places to study at Oxford and Cambridge University. Alex Gutteridge will be going to Wadham College, Oxford University, to read Chemistry and Rebecca Burrell is heading to St Catherine’s College, Cambridge University to read History. Rebecca said “Being offered process, I learnt a great deal to doing in greater depth. I am often hear about. The most a place at Cambridge to read about my chosen subject by extremely grateful to all the important skill was to be History came as a complete reading various books and teaching staff who have helped able to think critically about surprise, but I am very pleased being challenged to think in me throughout this process.” unfamiliar situations. I believe to be given this opportunity. alternative ways about history that the contextual nature if Throughout the application - something that I look forward Alex commented “I am my A-level courses and the obviously delighted to be problems that my teachers set offered a place to read to consolidate my knowledge Chemistry at Oxford and feel prepared me well for this style privileged to be one of the of questioning. I am looking few successful applicants at forward to spending at least my college. However it is another four years discovering important to say that is it not more about the subject that the name of the university that I enjoy and am excited by counts but the opportunities this chance to learn from and that it will provide. potentially work with some of Although the prospect of the leading academics in the having a number of interviews field of Chemistry.” over a four day period was As a school we are incredibly a bit daunting, the whole proud of the achievements experience was actually of all our students and wish quite enjoyable and was not Rebecca and Alex every like the horrific stories you success in the future.
Talent Show 2016 Magician Matthew Turner conjured his way through the auditions and the grand final to win The Boswells School’s Lower School Talent Show. Judges decided that Matthew’s mentor, 6th Form Matthew’s routine was the student Matt Hockley, had pick of the 20 acts which arranged for a camera to film made it through to Monday the tricks as they happened evening’s final. so they could be seen by the audience on large TV screens The Lower School Talent Show in the school’s theatre. was organised and hosted by Performing Arts A-Level Third place was awarded to students studying Event a band, which included Max Management in the 6th Form. Prior (guitar) and Connor Pope (drums), who had There was a diverse range written their own piece, with of talent from acrobats to Lalya Bock runner-up for her singers to dancers. rock medley. Year 8 student Matthew Turner performed a magic act which wowed the audience.
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