newsletter Summer 2018

Welcome to the summer edition of the 2018 Ski trip School newsletter.. It is my pleasure to send it to The 2018 ski trip to Austria took place this past February half term with 56 children you and I hope you enjoy reading from year 9 to year 13 spending a week in the Austrian Alps. We left the school on Friday about the broad range of activities morning and made our way quickly to Dover before boarding the short ferry crossing that have taken place this term. to France. We then travelled through From trips to Chesil beach and the night crossing through France, Poland to exhibitions to concerts Belgium, Luxembourg Germany and to sporting success, I’m not sure then finally Austria. We arrived in the how we have crammed it all in. early hours exhausted but excited at the snow covered landscape. It remains an absolute honour to be the head here and having We spent 6 days on the slopes with been here just over a year, I have all the students split into groups had the chance to get to know so depending on their ability. Two hours many more of the students and in the morning and two hours in the indeed yourselves. I am reminded afternoon with a hearty lunch on the daily of how great our students mountain sandwiched in-between are, from their warm smiles and made sure that everyone spent as much time on the slopes as possible. In the evenings greeting in the morning to their we went to a local swimming pool and a local traditional Austrian bowling alley. We also focus and commitment in lessons. had a pizza night and what we called “après ski afternoon” where we had a hot chocolate They remain an absolute credit to at the mountain hut at the end of you and us. one the days. We wish the year 11s and 13s the We finished the week off with the very best of luck in the summer customary final night disco which and we hope they get outstanding allowed everyone to throw some results. shapes, including the staff, and I wish you a very happy summer enjoy the Euro techno music and look forward to meeting played by the DJ. many more of you over the next academic year. Everyone had such a wonderful week where everyone learned Tim Farrer something new and was able to really push themselves out of their comfort zone. Lots Principal of fun, laughter and snow and now we look forward to the next trip in 2020. Meet the Senior Student Team

head boy & Head girl

shaftesbury sixth form 2018-2019

Head Boy Head girl Head girl

Yousef Al Alice Georgie Hilali Blythe Green

It is with great pride that we are now able to introduce the involved. They all bring different strengths and personalities and Sixth Form Senior Student Team for 2018-2019. These students every student had ideas that they want to introduce and lead on. comprise of our Head Boy and Head Girls, ably supported by However, at the heart of all their roles is a commitment towards our team of House Captains. They form an essential support achieving positive change to the school and its students. mechanism within the school and are in place to foster and They will be initially deployed to individual tutor groups, bridge the gap between all year groups, while acting as a voice supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 students. They will be visible during for students. They represent the student body at our public assemblies, break and lunch times and provide help and support events and act as role models and ambassadors for Shaftesbury at parent’s evenings and other school community events. School. We would like to pass our congratulations to them all and look forward to working with them both in the summer term and The quality of candidates we interviewed was exceptionally from September. Please ask your child to keep an eye out for high and deciding on the roles was a very tough decision for all their tutor group House Captain!

Year 12 Exams/Assessment

It has been a busy time for 6th Form students with Year 13 In the absence of AS subjects, many Year 12 students might not exams taking place, alongside students sitting their BTEC have an exam until next year. To gauge progress and to address exams in several subjects. We wish all students sitting exams exam technique, all A Level Year 12 students will be sitting an this summer the very best of luck in achieving their deserved exam in their subject in June. Results of these will be collated outcomes. and distributed to parents, with appropriate progression conversations taking place. If you wish to discuss your child’s progress then please contact their tutor in the first instance.

Progression Opportunities

The Summer term sees Sixth Form students presented with a range of progression information and opportunities. In July all Year 12 students will get to visit Bath Spa University and try their hand at experiencing university lectures. They will then receive a day of preparation for their next step, with workshops on personal statements, job and apprenticeship applications and UCAS applications. We are also holding our annual careers fair with over 45 employers in attendance. Year 12s will be able to network and discover the exciting opportunities that are available to them once they finish their studies. lucy gets the gold!

A massive congratulation to Lucy who has recently achieved The Sixth Form is very proud of her achievement and wish to her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. To achieve this prestigious recognise how difficult it would have been to fit this in while award Lucy had to complete 12 months of volunteering, while also studying for her A Levels. also investing time in physical skills activities. She completed Lucy was presented with her badge during an assembly by the a four day and three-night expedition in ‘wild country’ and County Duke of Edinburgh coordinator, but the best was yet to completed a residential activity for 5 days. come as Lucy has since been invited to Buckingham Palace to be presented with her commemorative brooch. Well done Lucy!

Year 11 Transition Following the intense pressure of their GCSE exams, we hope Please also remember the ‘getting started’ section on the Sixth Year 11 students are enjoying their deserved summer break. Form area of the school website. This contains a selection of However, we would like to remind those that have applied Summer activities that we wish students to complete to best for Sixth Form in September 2018 to speak to us on results prepare them for the Autumn term. day to confirm their place. If things have not gone to plan, Mr Finally, if a student changes their mind and would now like to Motteram and Mr Almond will be available in reception to help come to Sixth Form we still have places available for September guide students through the correct programme of study for 2018. We believe we can develop an appropriate programme them. We have an extensive Level 2 pathway and can certainly of study for nearly all learners, so please get in contact with find the right pathway for every student. the Sixth Form Office and we would be happy to discuss your options to continue studying at Shaftesbury School.

Anti Bullying Ambassadors

Last month saw another 14 students being trained as ‘Anti Bullying Ambassadors’ by the Diana Trust. These students now become part of a focus group of 29 students, across KS3 who will be raising awareness of the impacts of bullying. They will be introducing themselves to the rest of the school in assemblies talking about their roles and will then be working with groups of students during tutor time. The training that the students attended strives to provide young people with the confidence and ideas to lead the schools anti-bullying work enabling them to create emotionally healthy relationships founded on concern for others and empathy for other people’s feelings. news from the library

March saw Mimi Thebo visit us, enthralling staff, students and public and private schools and the award ceremony will be held visitors alike with her stories and experience. at Bryanston early next year.

The end of spring term Accelerated Reader reward party was The library staff has been held in the LRC with 52 students receiving their certificates and making use of books enjoying an afternoon of book quizzes and biscuit decoration! removed from the catalogue for displays; watch this space for more of these!

Thanks to a very generous donation by a local lady, Mrs Kay we have been able to expand our art section and we’re currently rearranging this area of the Library to give these books the room they deserve.

The LRC now also has a display cabinet in main Reception; this will be used to highlight our wonderful space and resources to visitors. 4 students achieved over 300% of their AR targets for the term and their names are on the roll of honour board outside the LRC, well done to them. AR is going well this term with many students already well over their 100% target and several on course to be on the roll of honour, keep going everyone.

A dedicated group of students and staff have been shadowing the Carnegie/ Greenaway 2018 shortlist, this has been a great experience and all of us involved have read books Summer sees us celebrating the world cup with new football that perhaps we wouldn’t books for both girls and boys on their way. We will also be normally have read, we are offering a Summer Reading Challenge – pop up to the LRC to currently voting on our favourites ahead of the main judging find out more. at the end of June. This group has been such a success that we are going onto to take part in the Wessex Amazing Book And finally – happy reading over the summer, remember to Awards which starts in September. The WABA involves both bring your books back in September! WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO IN THE CAREERS DEPARTMENT?

The school year is nearly at an end – where has that gone?! We wish both year 11 and 13 all the very best with their exams and results; and with their future plans. The Winter/Spring term saw lots of activity for students: • careers interviews continuing, especially for year 11 • Some of our year 10 students were also able to visit Dextra students and above in Gillingham for 1 day, looking around the factory and • Employer mentoring is continuing for some year 10 students finding out more the company. This was a very useful and each month productive day, and the students (and Mrs Johnson!) gained • Employers have also come in to the school to talk to a lot of insight and information about the employer. students in years 10 and above in a wide range of The school is also very lucky to now work in partnership, not occupational areas. just with BV Dairy, but also with Addofoodgroup (locally, • Year 9 students have also chosen their GCSE options now; Foods) who will be working closely with the school to help • Talks have taken place in school from Ansbury Guidance – raise awareness of the world of work and employability skills. year 10 have learnt about the options on offer to them following their GCSEs, whilst years 11 and 12 have found And coming up…… out about how to find apprenticeships; • Some of year 10 will be visiting JP Morgan; Bournemouth • In March, some of our year 10 students went on a diverse University; Yeovil College; Salisbury College; array of work experience for a week. The feedback from • The school annual Careers and Opportunities Fair, for employers was superb, with many positive comments students in year 9 and above. Around 40+ employers coming back about our students. The school is very proud and other organisations will be attending the Fair to chat to of these students who themselves gained much from the students; experience. • An Employer Tea to be held in July - employers will be • We also held a very successful employer breakfast. 16 local meeting with a group of year 9 students; employers attended a breakfast, held on a speed networking • Addofoodgroup will be coming into school to hold basis, and met with 20 year 10 students. Employers were, workshops on interview skills with our year 10 students; again, very complimentary about our students; and students • Enact Solutions will be coming into school in July to present gained much from it too. a drama production to year 8 on options and choices for the future.

Things to think about….. Once students come back into year 11, decisions will need to be made by around Christmas as to what their options will be for post- GCSE. As parents/carers, we would like to encourage you to support your child with this process. There are many websites around which can really help. Colleges and other 6th forms will hold open days in the autumn term; and for 6th forms, especially, the deadline for applications is usually in December. Being prepared, then, makes life easier! Here are some websites to start having a look on: • For help with thinking about what kind of career options there are: www.icould.com/buzzquiz – short, fun careers quiz to generate ideas. www.sacu-student.com – the Spartan Test. Very visual and fun careers quiz to generate ideas.

• For general help and advice on options: www.ansbury.co.uk – lots of information on options, and also links to job profiles. Has a facility called Ansbury Online, for a live webchat with a careers adviser. Password and username and vet99. www.careerpilot.org.uk – again, lots of great advice and help, and directory of job profiles, or jobs in……. www.getingofar.gov.uk – National Apprenticeship Service site. Lot of information on apprenticeships, how to find one. Includes a national vacancy board.

And at school, the Learning Resources Centre contains a careers library, whilst students can also pop into the KS4 office to chat to Mrs K Johnson, or arrange a careers interview. If you would like to contact Mrs K Johnson, please ring the school on 01747 854498 or email on [email protected]. If you or your employer would like to be a part of the careers programme in school – giving occupational talks, being part of the Careers Fair – please get in touch. We’d love to have you on board, and are very grateful to all employers that take part in the life of the school. Wishing you all a lovely summer; and great exam results for your children! Mrs K Johnson Work Experience & Careers Co ordinator Shaftesbury Fringe concert

The Music department performed their last concert of the year Megan Tubb was awarded the Instrumental Award and as part of the Shaftesbury Fringe Concert on 29th June. The Bethany Case, the Vocal Award. concert was a great success with members of the audience Maria Duran achieved the Senior Student Shield and coming from as far afield as Spain, France and Utah in America. James Nuttall was awarded The coveted Gir ISHBI award for Whilst it was an incredibly warm evening, our musicians, actors dedication to music both in school and in the community. and dancers performed to an exceptionally high standard, The retiring collection was for charity work in LS1’s twinned encompassing students from Year 7 to the sixth form. school in Lolobi, Ghana, bringing the total of money raised by Mr Harris, Head of Sanderson House, represented the Senior the music department since 2004 to a staggering £17613.97. Leadership Team by presenting awards to the most outstanding Mr McMullan, the head of music, would like to say a heartfelt pupils. thank you to all the musicians, peripatetic staff, namely Dr Sadie These were: Harrison, Mrs Langton- Gilks, Mrs Young, Ms Mogridge, Mr Spiller and parents, for all their support to make this possible. Elisa Hulland for her dedication and progress in Music Sam Joshi for his dedication and progress in Music Lastly but certainly not least, a massive congratulations and Enoch Wong for his dedication and progress in Music thanks to Miss Karai for getting through her first year in the Olivia Ward for her dedication and progress in Music department and for contributing so much to the school.

LS1 – Helping Others When Mr McMullan’s eldest daughter, Kat, volunteered to do charity work in Lalobi, Ghana with Project Trust, LS1 soon learnt of the incredible hardship that the children in Ghana face on a day to day basis. We got shown a video that Kat had taken on her phone, from the children at the Ghana school where Kat worked and whilst they had no computers, electricity and hardly any books, they worked incredibly hard. LS1 tutor group then decided to send out letters to the school and created their own video to send out. The tutor group were particularly affected by one of the children, a little 4 year old boy called Junior, who was suffering from Malaria. In addition to this, one of the 12 year old girls had a terrible accident last week in which a gasoline lamp caught fire and the girl got badly burnt on her hands and face to the extent that she is no longer recognisable. She has been lying on a mattress in a dark corner of her hut since it happened. Although her family cannot afford medical help, Kat and her co-worker Amy, have been buying the girl pain relief and her parents are very grateful. I’m proud to report that on the 29th June, the Music Department Concert, with the help of LS1 and Miss Karai, raised £200 which can help Junior get some medical treatment, assist the girl with some burns treatment and buy books for the students in the school. Since we have become twinned with the school in Ghana we feel we have helped them in some way and that through writing letters we have made a few pen pals. What has LS1 learnt? No matter how little these African children have they are always smiling – perhaps we could all learn something from this!

If you would like to give a donation to help these young people and know that your money is going to these specific children and others like them in the village then please contact Mr McMullan (LS1 Tutor) on [email protected] for further information. Students commended for Fringe concert performance

Beverly Naidoo, a world-respected children’s author from South Africa, attended the Shaftesbury Fringe last week and was moved by the performance of students of Shaftesbury School. Efe Imoyin-Omene and Alessandro Gianasso both gave readings at the Soul of a Nation concert, celebrating Martin Luther King, whilst former student, Michelle Ezigbo, gave a moving vocal performance. Beverley Naidoo sent an email to Tim Farrer, Principal, praising all three.

X From: Beverley Naidoo Subject: Attn Mr Tim Farrer

Dear Mr Farrer,

Last night I attended the Soul of a Nation concert celebrating Martin Luther King. I want to commend your two students Efe Imoyin-Omene and Alessandro Gianasso for the sincerity of their readings. Furthermore, the singing of your former student Michelle Ezigbo was so moving it brought tears.

I spoke briefly with the students afterwards and asked if they had listened to the wonderful speech given by Dr King on receiving an honorary degree from the University of Newcastle here in the UK in 1967, just a few months before he was assassinated. The link is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwXfITDyIuY . While some expressions from 50 years ago have dated, tragically everything he said then, so eloquently, remains urgently relevant for all of us today.

Kind regards,

Beverley Naidoo

Beverley Naidoo was born into Beverley Naidoo’s novels for children explore serious political a white, middle-class family in and social issues - such as apartheid; colonialism; dictatorships Johannesburg, South Africa in and asylum-seekers - through the perspective of children who 1943. are caught up in intense and frightening situations.

She graduated from the University Beverley Naidoo is an extremely talented storyteller - she takes of Witwatersrand in 1963. her craft as a writer seriously, and her emphasis on socio-political themes does not detract from the Her involvement with the literary merit of her stories. anti-apartheid movement in South Africa led to her Her first novel for children, Journey to Jo’burg, was being imprisoned in solitary published in 1985. A powerful portrayal of racism confinement for eight weeks seen from a child’s perspective, the book was at the age of 21. She left for banned in South Africa until 1991. in 1965 and studied at the Her collection of stories Out of Bounds (2001), University of York with the help of a with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, United Nations Bursary, training to covers six decades of South African history under become a teacher. She taught both apartheid and after the first democratic elections. primary and secondary children in London for 18 years. She obtained Beverley Naidoo’s recent works include Web of Lies (2004), a a Ph.D. from the University of sequel to The Other Side of Truth; Call of the Deep (2008); and Southampton in 1991 and worked Death of an Idealist (2012). as Adviser for Cultural Diversity and English in Dorset. She has tutored Awards Creative Writing at Goldsmiths 2001 Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Young Adult Fiction) College, University of London, and 2000 Carnegie Medal run workshops for young people and 2000 Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (Silver Award) adults in Britain and abroad, including 1999 Arts Council Writers’ Award for the British Council. She married another South African exile 1985 The Other Award and returned freely to South Africa for the first time in 1991. Maths Weekly Brain Teasers

Throughout the year the Maths Department have set KS3 students a weekly challenge to solve with a prize draw for all correct entries at the end of the month. The response from students has been excellent and the prize draw winners so far this year are: nicola Ozdoba Shelby Mowbray Ethan Palmer imogen Marston Melissa Stranger Molly Reddell Harriet Snoulton Tiagan McPhillips Alfie Walsh We also had a huge response from the whole school for our Pi Day Quiz, with teachers being as enthusiastic as students on solving the Dingbats puzzles. The overall winners were: Student - Zander Crawford Staff - Mrs Niyonzima winning the following prize: winning the following prize:

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Junior Maths challenge

On Thursday 26th April, 20 of our year 7 and 8 students completed the Junior Maths Challenge. This involved solving a series of mathematical problems, a sample of which are below . . . . . could you answer them?

3. The diagram shows an equilateral triangle, a square, and one diagonal of the square. What is the value of x?

A 105 B 110 C 115 D 120 E 135

6. The diagram shows a partially completed magic square, in which all rows, all columns and both main diagonals have the same total. What is the value of x + y? A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14

Of these 20, six students earned bronze certificates. In year 7 they are Leo Roberts, Imogen Marston and Emily Dredge, and in year 8 Natcha Sirirat, Sam Scott and Harry Wopat. In addition, year 7 Jason Bavister earned a silver certificate, also making him the best in school. Certificates are awarded to just the top 40% of participants and are very proud of our awardees.

Year 5 Team Maths Challenge Last term, we had 36 year 5 students from 6 different primary schools come up to us for the day to compete in various maths challenges in teams of 4. It was a great, competitive day and everyone really enjoyed themselves (staff included!).

Congratulations to ‘The Einsteins’ from Motcombe Primary for winning the day and taking home the trophy. Also a big well done to Shaftesbury Primary who gained 2nd and 3rd place by their teams, ‘The Maths Wizards’ and ‘Divide and Conquer’.

Why not have a go at one of the problems the year 5s had to solve?

Jim and Joan have a competition. Jim asks Joan 40 questions. If Joan gets the question right then Jim gives her 5p. If Joan gets it wrong then she gives Jim 3p. At the end of the competition nobody owes the other anything. How many questions did Joan answer correctly? Holocaust survivor visits shaftesbury school On the 18th April the Year 9 students were given the experience who had experienced such a thing. The whole speech was really of meeting Henry Schachter a Holocaust survivor. Henry informative. We got to see what Jews during that time in History Schachter described the events that took place in Poland, his had to go through and how it affected the world. country of birth, before and during WW2. As we got to know about Henry and his Henry was born in 1939 and was only a parents journey; everyone was hooked. baby when his parents both attempted to Not being able to take their eyes off the flee from the Nazis. Having survived on screen. By the end of the presentation it the run with his parents during his early had certainly changed our perception of years, Henry’s parents took the brave World War 2, being more knowledgeable decision to hand over their only child to a on the subject and understanding what non-Jewish family in Belgium. This decision people went through on a daily basis. provided Henry with a new name, a new family and a new life. After the visit, students spoke of being shocked by some of the information they Due to Henry’s location he was only able heard, particularly the establishment of to see his parents very occasionally. His concentration camps which included gas last memory of seeing his mother was vans that were used to kill children. his 5th birthday when she had somehow managed to find the ingredients to make Many students said that it was interesting a cake. Henry said that when she left he to learn about the holocaust from a man was so upset that he ran to the top of the with life experience from this tragic event. stairs, sat there refusing to come down. It was very engaging to hear a survivor’s He watched her put her coat on, wave testimony first hand. This opportunity him goodbye and close the door behind to listen to Henry’s journey through his her. 5 weeks later in 1944, his parents childhood was an eye opener to those were arrested and deported to Auschwitz. of us that take certain things for granted. Neither of them survived. He was brilliant company to have and we would love for him to visit again. Before Henry’s talk everyone was slightly apprehensive, not knowing what to expect because we had all heard about the By Casey Pickett, Molly Reddell & Jordan Bates holocaust but never from the real-life testimony of someone

Year 7 & Year 8 North Dorset Area Athletics

Year 7 & Year 8 took part in the Area Athletics Competition in May, against the following schools: Gillingham, Blandford, SNHS, Gryphon, Hanford, Sherborne Girls, Leweston, Clayesmore

There were some outstanding individual performances from the following students:

Georgina Batty-Smith 200m 2nd Place Bonnie Yates Long Jump 1st Place Lucy Fry Shot Putt 1st Place Jacob Kelleher Hurdles 2nd Place Jude Reddell 300m 2nd Place Jacob Kelleher Javelin 3rd Place Max White High Jump 2nd Place George Rozpide Hurdles 2nd Place Ollie Marsh 100m 2nd Place George Coleman 800m 1st Place Harry Stockley 1500m 3rd Place Dominc Kirby Shot Putt 1st Place Harry Hiscock High Jump 1st Place

Great performances overall meant that both our boys teams finished in the top 3 places.

Year 8 Boys 3rd Place Year 7 Boys 3rd Place

Our Year 8 Girls Relay team also performed strongly finishing in rd3 place. Film ‘short’ from Former Shaftesbury Grammar School Student

Former Shaftesbury Grammar School student, Stewart McKie, features in the May edition of the local publication Shaftesbury Matters, with a write up of his short film, Coaches. Dorset Cricket Board U13 Chance to Compete Hardball County Cricket Final

On Tuesday 22nd May 2018 the under 13s went to Wimborne Cricket Club for the County Final of the hardball cricket. It was a perfect afternoon for cricket, blue skies and sunshine. The opposition were St Michaels Middle School, Colehill, Beaminster Secondary School and Allenborne Middle School, Wimborne. Each team consisted of 8 players and the competition was played as a round robin tournament. First up we played St Michaels School. We put them into bat and they scored 75 runs. Our excellent bowling meant that we took 4 wickets. Shaftesbury went into bat and played some very good shots. We scored 80 runs for no wickets and therefore won the first game. Game two was against Allenborne. Unfortunately they had a couple of injuries sustained from their first game against Beaminster and they lost their best batsman. We lost the toss and had to bat first. Very good batting again meant that we scored 85 runs for no wickets The opposition batted well but our good bowling meant that they lost all their wickets and they were out for 56. The third game was the toughest, it was very even and despite winning the toss and putting them into bat we had some poor bowling in the penultimate over. This allowed Beaminster to have extra balls for each wide and no ball and get 20 runs from the over. Suddenly, the total we needed to achieve was high at 86 runs. Shaftesbury played well with some excellent batting from Peter Rawlinson and James Pester. Excellent bowling from Beaminster meant that for the first time in the tournament we lost 4 wickets and consequently struggled to score runs quickly enough. After the full complement of overs we lost by 4 runs! This meant that we had a tie for first place and the total number of runs had to be added up for each team and the number of wickets taken added to the runs. Shaftesbury came out top to take the cup! It was a great day of cricket with all the Shaftesbury school students playing well as part of the team providing advice and encouragement to their team mates.

Team Zach Bird - bowler and batter Lucy Fry - bowler Luke Holder - fielder James Pester - bowler Peter Rawlinson - bowler and batter Tyler Roberts-Disson - wicket keeper and fielder Ed Say - wicket keeper Harry Stockley - fielder

Bloodhound rocket car challenge

A group of Year 7 students took part in The The team won the regional final in April, held at RAF Bloodhound Model Rocket Car challenge, a Yeovilton and went on to compete in the national global competition run in association with Guinness final at RAF Wittering, Peterborough in June. They World Records, inviting teams of school children unfortunately did not win the final but all students to set their own World records by researching, were a credit to the School and great ambassadors. designing and building racing model rocket cars as Well done to Maddie Read, Annabel Ault, Kasey part of their science studies. Hinsley, Ralph Ashton, Zak Lennard, Esme James, Agatha Butler, Grace Thompson, Tyler Carter and Phoebe Holt Girls’ Football 2017-2018

This year Shaftesbury School Girls’ Football Team have dedicated hours each week, come rain or shine, to their football training during both school clubs and for their town football teams. Their commitment to the game has paid off and we have celebrated a high amount of wins on school fixtures, school games and during the County Cup. The year 7s have stepped up from primary school and have brought with them a passion for the game. They show fun competition in their fixtures and are a fantastic group to manage. Their maturity when dealing with results is phenomenal and they are just as happy to congratulate others as well as celebrate their own success. They have fun in their games against the local school and bring a real sense of what it is really about...Fun and enjoyment!

It has been a pleasure to have these new recruits this year and we look forward to seeing them progress through year 8.

Our U15 team has had fantastic success this year. Bringing home the School Games trophy was golden and achieving a place in the County Cup Final was a dream for these young super stars and they did not let us down. Their enthusiasm, dedication, team work and persistence shone through on the final match and they fought hard to gain the cup. Unfortunately losing out on penalties gave them a runners up medal and we returned home with big smiles and even more fire in our belly for next year’s football season. These ladies are coming back bigger, stronger and even more determined next year. A team to watch out for!

Our year 11/6th form team were a little light on the ground during training due to academic studies this year however as always they showed great success in their friendly fixtures and were unbeaten throughout. The Shaftesbury School Football Teams have done us proud again this year and we cant wait to see what next year brings! A big thank you to all the ladies for their commitment!

BRING ON NEXT YEAR! School Games Indoor Rowing Competition

A wonderful group of KS3 students took part in the School Games Indoor Rowing Competition at earlier this month in their Boathouse. They all performed well across the board with some amazing individual performances but also with some winning team performances. We won the Year 7 Boys Competition, the Year 8 Girls Competition and the Year 8 Boys Competition which makes us North Dorset Champions in in three out of the six categories that ran. We also took part in some fun competitions in the afternoon and won the Year 7 Boys, Year 7 Girls, Year 8 Boys & Year 8 Girls. Please congratulate all of the following students if you see them as they all conducted themselves brilliantly and showed real team spirit in encouraging one another. The Year 7 Boys, Year 8 Girls and Year 8 Boys all now move onto represent the area at the school games finals.

Year 7 Year 8 1. lucy Fry (Lucy also rowed for the Year 7 boys due 1. katie Lee (top rower in the Yr 8 girls’ Competition) to students pulling out, she rowed top for the Yr7 girls’ 2. Teegan Pickett Competition and rowed the second furthest distance for 3. alyssa Scammel the Yr7 boys’ Competition) 4. georgia Batty-Smith 2. amber Rowland 5. archie Friend (top rower in the Yr 8 boys’ Competition) 3. katie Judd 6. ed Say 4. grace Nicholls 7. Pete Rawlinson 5. bruce Raisbeck 8. James Pester 6. max White 7. rylan Vining (top rower in the Yr 7 boys’ Competition) Year 9

1. hailey Pitman 2. ella Thrift 3. daisy Brown 4. casey Pickett (top rower for the girls) 5. Toby Hirons 6. William Hall (top rower for the boys) 7. kieran Boal 8. efe Imoyin-Omene art on tour A Level art and graphic design and GCSE graphic design students have been showing thier work in an exhibition, featuring a combination of art work from Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury Primary, Motcombe Primary and St Andrew’s Primary. The exhibition has been on tour and has been shown in Shaftesbury School’s Sixth Form Study Centre, in the Grosvenor Hotel and will be available to view until 19th July at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre Gallery.

A Over 30 Shaftesbury School students from years 8 to 10 will be performing in a Shaftesbury School production of Shakespeare’s A midsummer production Night’s Dream, directed by Tim Farrer, Principal. of Tickets will be on sale from 10th September, please contact the box office at Poole Lighthouse for more information. Shakespeare’s www.lighthousepoole.co.uk A Midsummer night’s dream

Monday 12th November 7pm at Poole Lighthouse

Have a happy and relaxing Summer, we look forward to seeing you back on Monday 3rd September.