The Friday Report 6 Sept 2019
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A sunny start to term touring the extensive Dunhurst grounds in their ODW lesson.
At a Glance
The Week Ahead Notices Letter from Colin Menus Next Week Parents - Key Term Dates
New Staff Year Group Round-up
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The Week Ahead
16.30-17.30 JAW - Katherine Vega - Solar Punk: Opening Creative Paths Fri 6 Sept to Better Futures 16.30-17.15 Groups’ Parents Academic Q & A
Sat 7 Sept 12.30 Blocks’ Parents - Academic Q & A
Sun 8 Sept 18.00-20.00 Boarders return
Activities start Mon 9 Sept 19.00-20.00 Karl Hopwood, Internet Safety Workshop in the Well
Tue 10 Sept
U11A Netball League Tournament (at Portsmouth High School) Leave Dunhurst 12.30. Tournament starts at 1.30pm 12:45-17:00 U13 Football Tournament at Prebendal Wed 11 Sept 13:30-16:45 U9 and U13B Football v West Hill Park (A) 14:30-16:00 U11A, B + C Football v Seaford (H) 14.30 U11B/U10A/U9A Netball v The Royal (H) Match starts at 14.30 15.45 U13A + U13B Girls’ Hockey v Bohunt (A) Match starts at 15.45
Thur 12 Sept 19.30 Learning How to Learn Workshop - Parents’ Briefing
12:45-16:30 U11 Football Tournament at Ditcham Park Fri 13 Sept 14.00 Block 1 Coming together - Afternoon and Overnight 16.30-17.30 JAW
10.00-12.00 Open Morning Sat 14 Sept 13.00 Art Exhibition group visit to Pallant House Gallery
Sun 15 Sept 18.00-20.00 Boarders return
BACK Letter from Colin
Dear Parents and Pupils,
We have had a wonderful week all coming back together and sharing holiday stories. A fantastic buzz throughout the school is a clear indication of everyone’s joy to be connected with old friends and an eager willingness to make new friendships. I am sure the Monday morning alarm was a shock for most, but well worth it!
Thought of the week
A note about Thought of the week - I share this with the pupils every Monday in assembly, it is up in the ‘Well’ (assembly space) all week. It is to get the children thinking, asking questions and reflecting.
Family supper debate, just for fun!
Which is the greatest technological innovation-The first aeroplane or the latest one?
Some highlights from the week that was…
It was lovely to look out to the sea of smiling faces during assembly on Monday. I talked about the expectations for being a Dunhurstian and the importance of integrity - as per the ‘Thought of the week’. There were a number of Rounders’ trophies together with, LAMDA and Music certificates to hand out to the children for their efforts in the Summer term - congratulations to them all.
The Football season got off to a great start on Wednesday with victories for both the U9 and U11 teams. The U13s trained hard in preparation for their first match next Wednesday. Meanwhile, both the courts and astro were full of activity as the girls’ Hockey and Netball teams were eagerly preparing for the season ahead.
Outdoor Work (ODW) lessons are well underway. There has been weed tackling, chicken rehoming, assisting with moving the sheep to new pastures, wild flower seed planting, popcorn popping (and eating) and the bees have been incredibly busy providing lots of delicious liquid gold for us to taste.
We look forward to welcoming Katherine Vega to JAW today. Her passion is opening creative paths to a better future.
This afternoon (4.30pm-5.15pm) is also the Groups’ Q & A session and tomorrow morning (12.30am-1.00pm) for Blocks’ parents. I look forward to seeing you there.
BACK Letter from Colin
Thank you to all parents who came and supported the FOD (Friends of Dunhurst) coffee on Monday. The FOD’s are an integral part of our community and I thank you in advance for all of your efforts with upcoming events this term. I had a lovely meeting with the Chair of FODs, Charlotte Doyle, this morning. I am sure you have, or soon will be, contacted by your Year Group reps and I have listed them below for ease:
Chair - Charlotte Doyle Group 1 Reps – Sarah Galgey and Sally Peers Group 2 Reps – Georgia Fiennes, Elaine Ford and Sylvia Marks Group 3 Reps – Natalie Hill and Andrea Stannah Block 1 Reps – Sophie Bamber, Ben Mellon and Alistair Daly Block 2 Reps – Sophie Hardy and Jo Trench
Board not Bored- from Houseparents, Alice and Simon
After a quiet and restful summer, our boarding houses are now ringing with the sound of excited and happy boarders catching up with friends and welcoming new faces. We have spent the week settling our full boarders in, unpacking, decorating dorms and showing our new boarders the ropes. Tonight we are looking forward to our first Friday Night Activity of the year; hopefully a camp fire and games in ODW and Cobb’s field, as long as the weather is kind to us. This Sunday our weekend boarders will be enjoying a trip to the seaside with Steve.
A few reminders
Monday 9 September, 19.00-20.00 Karl Hopwood - Internet Safety parent talk. This is a talk not to be missed. Karl is an inspiration and you will no doubt leave his talk feeling better equipped for the 21st Century parenting challenges. All the pupils will have a workshop with Karl during the day.
Thursday 12 September, 19.30-20.30 - ‘Learning How To Learn’. Again, this is another brilliant tool for your parenting tool box! All the pupils will have been involved in a workshop during the day. The talk to parents is to let you know what the children will have been taught, so as parents, you can support them in their learning.
Saturday 14 September, 10.45-13.00 - Open Morning. If you have friends or family interested in learning more about our unique education, please encourage them to come along. Please email [email protected] to book a place. All Groups children are invited in to help with the morning.
Saturday 21 September – Badley Morning - More information to follow shortly, but please save the date. Everyone is welcome, parents, neighbours, siblings and dogs. Bacon baps on arrival followed by a community working bee, then the famous walk up to the Poet’s Stone (weather permitting) where there are views of Steep and Bedales with the South Downs as a backdrop. On return, a much needed hearty ploughman’s lunch will be available in the playground. Badley Morning will be finished by 13.00 with normal train times for boarders.
Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you and your children next week.
BACK Parents - Key Term Dates
Friday 06 Sep 16:30 17:15 Groups Parents Academic Q & A
Saturday 07 Sep 12:30 Block Parents - Academic Q & A
Monday 09 Sep 12:00 Activities Start
Saturday 14 Sep 10:00 12:00 Open Morning
Saturday 21 Sep 10:00 12:00 Badley Day - Dunhurst and Dunannie Family Walk
Friday 27 Sep 15:30 Long Leave Weekend
Sunday 29 Sep 18:00 Boarders Return
Wednesday 23 Oct 15:00 Half Term begins
Sunday 03 Nov 18:00 Boarders Return
Thursday 14 Nov Block 1 Parent/Teacher Meetings - PM TBC
Friday 15 Nov 15:30 Long Leave Weekend
Friday 15 Nov 16:45 17:30 Block 1 Bedales Assessments - Parents Q & A
Friday 15 Nov Block 1 Parent/Teacher Meetings PM - TBC
Sunday 17 Nov 18:00 20:00 Boarders Return
Friday 22 Nov Block 2 Parent Teacher Meetings PM - TBC
Saturday 23 Nov Block 2 Parent Teacher Meetings AM - TBC
Thursday 28 Nov Groups Parent/Teacher Meetings Timings PM TBC
Friday 29 Nov Groups Parent/Teacher Meetings Timings TBC
Saturday 30 Nov 11:00 13:00 HOPiT Fair
Friday 06 Dec 13:30 14:30 Term Ends BACK New Staff
Name: Inma Franco Gonzalez Dunhurst Title: Teacher of Modern languages
Best book I have ever read: ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Bronte is my very favourite, followed by ‘The Forgotten Garden’ by Kate Morton. It only took me two days to read them both. Amazing stories!
Fond memory from my school days: I loved staying for afternoon clubs because I got to spend more time with friends and taking part in different activities after lessons was just the perfect ending for the day.
Most memorable movie: I love movies that surprise you with a turn of events. Amongst my ultimate favourite movies I can list: ‘The Others’, ‘The Sixth Sense’, ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and ‘The Scent of a Woman’. Favourite music: Some of the classics! A bit of Rush, Savage Garden, Michael Jackson, Queen, etc.
Best Dunhurst moment (so far): The school dynamics! It is always very busy and lively. It is great to be involved in not just in lessons but also activities, trips and events. It is great fun and I got to know everybody very fast because of it. Also, it is of great satisfaction to teach Spanish to such a wide range of ages, from Dunannie to Block 2. I love seeing pupils enjoying it so much!
Name: Mark Hales Dunhurst Title: Maternity Cover for Design Teacher
Best book I have ever read: ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ – great memories of reading the whole set to Charlie before starting afresh with Felix just as we finished the last book – 6 years total!
Fond memory from my school days: Making things in the workshop and art rooms!
Most memorable movie: ‘Stand by Me’ – a great tale of coming of age and friendship.
Favourite music: 1980’s Indie (The Smiths, The Stone Roses, New Order, The Cure, Pixies etc), Acid Jazz and Motown (James Jamerson is a bass playing genius – I just need to practice a lot more!!) Best Dunhurst moment (so far): In JB’s and hearing “Mark, Mark, I’ve done some extra 3D sketching at home and will bring it in to show you next week!”
Name: Penny Carpenter Dunhurst Title: Maternity Cover for Assistant Head of Music and Assistant Housemistress
Best book I have ever read: ‘K2: The World’s Most Dangerous Mountain’ by Ed Viesturs, anything on adventure.
Fond memory from my school days: Cycling home!
Most memorable movie: ‘The Holiday’ (a Christmas favourite).
Favourite music: always have a theme of the week: This week I'm being mesmerised by the South African male choir - ‘LadySmith Black Mambazo’.
Best Dunhurst moment (so far): The luscious sounds of singing in harmony in class this morning.
BACK What’s Been Happening? YEAR GROUP ROUND-UP
Group 1 made creative characters out of Dunhurst apples. Group 2 sorted through pictures and made a start to their This will lead into work on description, nouns and adjectives. Victorian Topic.
Group 3W examined war poetry and experienced ‘Blackout Group 3N discussed what they know about World War Poems’ with torches. II already (and what they would like to discover.
Block 1 enjoyed got to know the chickens and helped Block 2 Design pupils were fascinated as they made a to move them to their new home. 3D dodecahedron and explored Leonardo’s polyhedra. BACK Notices MATCH RESULTS
U11B Football v Ditcham Park School (Draw 0-0) The U11B team were full of excitement and anticipation as they arrived at Ditcham Park for their first match of the season. After a quick motivational pep talk they were in position and eager to get on. As nervous as they were, eagerness shone through and the ball was passed about the pitch. Both teams placed many tackles and swapped ownership of the ball many times. All of the players played in as many positions as possible and fought for every ball until the final whistle.
A great show of Commitment, communication and lessons learnt on control. Lots to work on before the next match but not a bad start to the season. Well played everyone. David
U11A Football v Dunhurst v Ditcham (Won 8-4) Yesterday the U11 As faced Ditcham Park. We got off to a good start with Lorenzo scoring a great team goal. Two more goals by Henry and Tom. After a mistake in defence, Ditcham then got one back. Sebbie and Pendle were working really hard and made some great tackles in defence while Cassius and Luke played some brilliant passes. We scored another and went into half time 4-1 up.
After a change in positions we got into the second half. Early on in the second half Ditcham scored a goal after it bounced around in the penalty spot. The game then opened up a lot more and we scored more goals by Tommy, Cassius and Henry while conceding 3. Some runs down the wing were dangerous by Tom and Seb with Henry working amazingly well. Tommy scored a hat-trick while Henry scored 2. The game finished 8-4 to Dunhurst.
Tom was voted ‘Man of the Match’ by the other team. Well done and thankyou to Will and David for taking us. Joe C
BOARDERS TRAIN TIMES – WEEKEND 7/8 SEPTEMBER
PLEASE NOTE SLIGHTLY EARLIER DEPARTURE DUE TO ENGINEERING WORKS WHICH MEANS THE TRAIN IS TAKING LONGER TO GET TO WATERLOO.
Saturday 7 September lunchtime (Blocks & Groups) – Petersfield to London Pupils meet duty staff at11.50 , in Dance Studio. Collect packed lunch, tickets and belongings Train leaves Petersfield at12:24 Arrival at London Waterloo at 14:26
Sunday 8 September evening (Blocks & Groups) – London to Petersfield Pupils register with duty staff under the main station clock 15 minutes prior to departure time Train leaves Waterloo at 18:28 Arrival at Petersfield at19:40
If pupils arrive later than this, they should either:
Find Dunhurst staff member on the train and register Contact staff member on the mobile phone If the above does not happen, parents must accompany the child on the train to Petersfield, or make alternative arrangements
BACK Notices ARRANGEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS BLOCKS
Normal End of day pick up 2.00pm Times as per team sheets details will be emailed to Matches those taking part
Walk to Petersfield 2.00-4.00pm
Community Service 2.00-4.00pm
Scoffs or Green 2.00-4.00pm
Day Children can go home if not signed up already 4.00pm to evening activity or need to stay Green 4.20pm-5.30pm Activities 6.00pm-7.00pm GROUPS
Normal End of day pick up 2.45pm
Times as per team sheets details will be emailed to Matches those taking part
Activity 2.45-4.00pm
Day Children can go home if not signed up already 4.00pm to an evening activity or need to stay
Street dance (Chargeable activity) 4.20-5.30pm
Textiles 4.20-5.30pm
Green or Scoffs 4.20-5.30pm
PARENTS’ EVENTS THIS MONTH
There are some spaces still available on this month’s parents’ events, which are open to parents at all three schools. On 19 September, join us for a private vineyard tour and wine tasting at The Grange, Hampshire (pictured above), followed by supper at The Woolpack, Totford (£20 for the tour and wine tasting and £30 for a three-course meal excluding drinks - book here). We will meet at The Grange at 6pm or, alternatively, the school minibus will be on hand to take us from Bedales at 5.30pm and return us at the end of the evening for a small additional charge (please state if you would like a space on the bus when booking). Later in the month, there is an exclusive opportunity for a private tour of Old Bedalian Ivon Hitchens’ exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, followed by a light lunch in the gallery’s restaurant (30 September, 10.30am-2pm, £20 - book here). Please do come along and feel free to bring a friend. More information about this term's parents' events is on our website here.
BACK Notices
HOME FROM HOME EXHIBITION
Home from Home is a solo exhibition of British painter Alex Rennie’s work at The Frestonian Gallery in London inspired by and in aid of Bedales-supported charity the Rural Refugee Network.
The exhibition explores the theme of a British welcome in relation to the Syrian migrant crisis. A percentage of sales proceeds will be donated to both the Rural Refugee Network and it’s partner charity Children on the Edge. The charities rehouse Syrian refugees in the UK as well as educating displaced Syrian refugee children residing in the Lebanese refugee camps.
Rather than portray explicit scenes of refugee life, Rennie has taken an alternative visual approach. The artist held a number of interviews and workshops with Syrian refugees and children that have been resettled in the UK by the Rural Refugee Network. The resulting artworks are informed by these testimonies as well as discussions with volunteers from the Rural Refugee Network about the successes they have had and the challenges they face.
Among the imagery featured are teacups, sandcastles, flowers and flags. Visual references that are quintessentially British, but also have universal appeal. The paintings were created to reflect the notion of empowerment: that of the refugees themselves, but also empowering the public to take action and to play a part in tackling the worst humanitarian crisis of our generation.
The exhibition runs for two days only, 24th and 25th September 2019 at the Frestonian Gallery in Notting Hill West London.
Please contact Dunhurst parent Julia Thistleton-Smith on [email protected] for further details.
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