Autumn 2017 What an Incredible Year This Whilst We Are Disappointed Not to Be Able to Welcome Our New Has Been for the School
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NEWSLETTER Autumn 2017 What an incredible year this Whilst we are disappointed not to be able to welcome our new has been for the school. catchment school to the school site, our partnership working with the University of Winchester will continue. An excellent Ofsted outcome in May 2017, superb results There has also been some conflicting press reports on the future in August 2017 and then of the Andover Road and whether it will be closed to allow for a the icing on the cake, fifth new main road through the Kings Barton estate. in the league table for all Hampshire secondary We do not have any clear indication at present but I am being schools for student progress. kept informed of any developments and I will continue to push for the additional playing field that we have been promised as There has certainly been part of the school expansion. much to celebrate as the school continues to stamp its As you will be aware the school has a comprehensive careers mark in the Winchester area. programme for its students. This year we are developing a new outreach programme for students who want to know more I am also delighted to about applying to universities, including the application process announce that the school has for Oxbridge; dispelling a few myths about the Oxbridge been invited to be part of the annual Parliamentary Review, application process along the way. which will be published in September 2018. Earlier this term I accompanied a group of Year 10 students to The Secondary Education Edition of The Parliamentary Review an evening event at St Swithun’s School where we heard from an showcases selected school’s best practice as a learning tool to Oxford graduate who had applied from her local comprehensive the public and private sector, in particular to those in education. school in Slough. As well as explaining how she approached the application and interview process, she encouraged the students The key idea is to demonstrate how organisations have become in the audience to see Oxford as a viable choice on a UCAS form outstanding leaders in their field. The contributors thus act as a and not to be put off applying because it was Oxford. template for reform. I will be working with the students who went on this trip to The Secondary Education Edition features commentaries of the consider what else the school can do to help them find out year in education and Westminster, which bookend the 1,000 about university and what types of information would be useful word pieces from selected schools. The 2018 Review will be at this stage in their school career. sent out to thousands of leading policymakers including MPs, Peers at the House of Lords, Headteachers, Vice-Chancellors, This term we also hosted a lunch for students who are Young Government Agencies, the Department for Education and many Carers to give them the opportunity to meet with a current more. It will also be carefully tailored to ensure that it reaches University of Winchester student who is also a young carer. It is all the relevant people in our local area. The total distribution of very important for the school that we remove misconceptions the Review across all policy areas is over 500,000. that our young people may have about reaching further education. In March of next year, a group of Year 11 students will This is a tremendous honour for the school and a very well be visiting St Edmunds College, Oxford to tour the university’s deserved accolade for the staff. We will celebrate this further facilities and meet current students. on publication of the Review in September 2018. The term ends on a sad note for me as I say farewell to Kaz Whilst these are all very important and exciting developments Harper who has been my PA for the last seven years. Kaz’s for the school, I would not wish to lose sight of what is loyalty to the school, her work with staff, students and parents important to our school. This has to be the achievements of our has been exceptional. She is a Beaufortian through and through young people not only academically but also in the wide range and this has shown itself not only in the tremendous support she of extracurricular pursuits that they are involved in through the has given to me over the years but also through her work with course of a year. the Governing Body and the wider community, ensuring The Henry Beaufort school is the focal point of its local community. None of these extracurricular pursuits would be possible without the hard work and enthusiasm of the school staff. I Kaz has been appointed to the prestigious position of PA to the would like to thank them for the incredible commitment that Principle of Peter Symonds College so we will not lose contact they continue to show to the school. with her completely. We wish her every success in her new role. I was particularly delighted to receive a letter of thanks from Finally I would l like to record my thanks to Hillers Garden Cancer Research UK acknowledging the school’s donation of Centre in Winchester for their very generous donation of a £877.30 from our non-uniform day and associated activities. Christmas tree this year. It has certainly been a talking point The ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ team has asked that we pass on ‘a huge in the reception area of the school and I hope it has made the thank you to all who helped raise such a great amount.’ Thank students and staff feel like Christmas is just around the corner. you for supporting this important cause. I wish you a happy Christmas and a peaceful, successful and You will have seen from my parent mail in November that the dare I write, ambitious New Year! Local Authority are putting on hold the need for temporary accommodation for the Barton Farm Primary Academy on the Henry Beaufort School site. The revised projected start date for the school, September 2109, will mean that the accommodation With my best wishes on Kings Barton will be ready for immediate occupancy. Miss Hearle 2. W W W . B E A U F O R T . H A N T S . S C H . UK Dates for your diary INSET DAYS Dates for 2017/18 Autumn Term Thurs 4th Jan First Day Back after Christmas Holidays FRIDAY 22nd June 2017 Thurs 11th Jan Year 11 Progress Evening Meeting MONDAY 23rd July 2017 Thurs 25th Jan Year 9 Progress and Options Evening Wed 31st Jan Arts Coursework Evening TERM DATES Mon 12th Feb Half term 2018 Mon 26th Feb First day Back after half term Tues 27th Feb Year 10 Progress evening TERM STARTS ENDS Thurs 8th Mar Spring Concert Spring 4th Jan 2018 29th Mar 2018 Thurs 22nd Mar Year 8 progress evening Mon 26th Mar New Parents Information Evening Mon 2nd Apr Easter holidays KEY DATES Mon 16th Apr First Day Back after Easter Holidays Thur 26th Apr Year 7 Progress Evening Half Term Thur 24th May GCSE Art Viewing Mon 12th February - Fri 16th February 2018 Mon 28th May Summer half term Mon 4th June First Day back after Summer Half Term Easter holidays Tue 19th June Rising Stars Concert Friday 30th March - Friday 13th April 2018 Thur 21st June New Parents Evening Tue 26th June Year 5 Taster Day Summer half term Wed 4th July Sports Award evening Monday 28th May to friday 1st June 2018 Fri 6th July Leavers’ Ball Fri 20th July Last day of Term Early Closure Thur 23rd Aug GCSE Results Day EXAM INVIGILATORS REQUIRED We’re looking for exam invigilators GCSE RESULTS DAY 2018 for our January and Summer exams. Students are welcome to collect their GCSE Interested? results from 10am on Thursday 23rd August 2018 Please contact [email protected] for more information 3. Staff Update... WELCOME TO NEW STAFF... Name Job Miss Sarah Fradley School Direct English Teacher Miss Alice Wooley History Teacher Young Musician Mr Luke Nicholas School Direct Science Mr Luke Farrell School Direct Computing Mrs Emma Fraser Hayes School Direct Geography Festival Mrs Lucy Goodwill Community and Marketing Assistant Manager FAREWELL TO.... 2017 Name Job Annie Roberts Deaf Instructor Emily Rendell LSA Vicky Cashmore LSA Karen Harper PA to Headteacher Sue Somers LSA With thanks The Henry Beaufort School christmas tree has been kindly donated by Hillier Garden Centre Winchester 4. W W W . B E A U F O R T . H A N T S . S C H . UK Staff Update... Young Musician Festival 2017 On Sunday 19th November, I took part in the Winchester Rotary Club Young Musicians Festival, held at the Prince’s Mead School. The other musicians from Henry Beaufort were Sian Rodd in Year 11, singing, and Leah Douglas in Year 11, on the piano. It was an opportunity to perform in front of an audience and get constructive feedback on our performances. It was a very enjoyable experience and helped to improve our music. Elizabeth David – Year 8 5. Year 10 Remembers uring half term 35 Year 10 students walked in the footsteps of the countless men who gave their lives in Dthe Great War. Our journey began touring the Ypres Salient, Belgium, with a visit to the Deserters ‘Death Cells’ at Poperinghe where we heard the story of John Bennett, a Hampshire Regiment Soldier who was shot of dawn for being a coward, despite clearly suffering from Shell Shock.