MARCH 2018

Chapel Service Networking in Education Forum

Continuing with the school’s Networking in Education Forum, the Headmaster welcomed The Rt Hon Peter Lilley to St. Ed’s on February 28th who thankfully beat the heavy snow in London Where is God? A good question and lives for a reason, for a season, or for a to reach us perfectly on time! one that was posed to the children lifetime. Accept each of them equally and Mr Lilley held a variety of in Forms 6, 7 and 8 by our visiting let them see God in us all. Preacher this term, Simon Williams, ministerial and shadow The Chapel and Chamber choirs began Headmaster of Churchers College. ministerial roles, including the service with a beautiful rendition of Mr Williams presented the children with serving in the Cabinet between Lead me Lord with Guy van Oudtshoorn two narratives; the first was the well- 1990 and 1997 and as Shadow performing a solo, and Didi Cardwell known tale of the young boy who met Chancellor and Deputy Leader led the Choir in their anthem, “When an old lady in the park and the second of the Conservative Party in I Survey The Wondrous Cross” by was the plot from the film, The Martian! the late 1990s. He sat on the Malcolm Archer. Two very different accounts, but two Exiting the European Union stories that encourage the theory that Following the Service, Mr Williams joined Select Committee between God can be in anyone. Too often we the Headmaster and a selection of Form 2016 and 2017 and is now a underestimate the power of a touch, 8 pupils for lunch in the Headmaster’s leading commentator on Brexit a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an study where I am sure the question of having voted ‘leave’ during the honest compliment, or the smallest act where is God was further debated. Thank Referendum. of caring. Each has the potential to turn you Mr Williams for joining us and for a life around. People come into our leading such a thought-provoking address. Continuing to build on the success of this unique network masterminded by St. Ed’s, those Oddly, the Headmaster and Mr Wright around the table included Heads were nowhere to be seen during our from schools including Cranleigh, Book Day on Monday, but we did Cranleigh Prep, King Edward’s receive a visit from the infamous Witley, Highfield, The Royal, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! Lancing College, Ditcham Park and Kings Court to name a few. A most able, entertaining and informative speaker, Mr Lilley gave the table an incredibly interesting foresight into the future of the Brexit debate and what he thinks will happen at the negotiating table. Mr Lilley went on to answer a host of questions put forward by his audience and a lively and informative debate took place under the Chatham House Rule. Follow us on @excellentsteds .... #excellent Save Our Planet What’s been going on ..... Form 1 presented an assembly this term the generation who will take responsibility all about the plight of the Earth. Learning and make sure our beautiful planet is about the benefits of recycling and the looked after and preserved for future Form 2 Discovers! Shah Jahan Mosque importance of looking after the world, the generations and beyond. Congratulations young children clearly demonstrated that Form 1 on an incredibly well presented Currently studying religions of the world in Indian servants prayed there, and these As part of their science studies, Form 2 they are ready to take on the job of being and thought provoking assembly. thoroughly enjoyed their recent trip to the their RS classes, Form 3 were lucky enough days it plays an important role amongst its Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell. to have a private tour of the Shah Jahan busy community. Following their tour, the First Aid With more than 90 hands-on science and Mosque in Woking this term. The first guide then spoke to the children about the During their PSHE lessons this term, discovery activities, the children wasted no purpose built Mosque both in the UK and Qur’an and its many chapters and versus Form 6CH has been learning all about time getting stuck in! From discovering Northern Europe, it was built in 1889 by as well as the daily prayers that take place First Aid and how to save someone’s life. how hot air balloons work to solving Dr Gottleib Wilhelm Heitner and has the at the mosque every day. It was a fantastic Thanks to Surgery’s “little Anne” first challenging problems, combined with a honour of being listed as a historical Grade visit that certainly gave the children a aid dolls, the children soon mastered material workshop full of experiments and II listed building. It is noted that when better understanding of the mosque as CPR and how to put somebody in the a climb to the very top of the look-out staying at Windsor Castle, Queen Victoria’s well as Islam as a whole. recovery position. Incredibly important tower, the children had an awesome day skills to have and congratulations Form with science literally at their finger-tips. 6CH on sharing your newly honed knowledge with your peers. Greek Pottery Continuing with their Greek theme, our Form 3s thoroughly enjoyed a day making Time for Tea their own Greek pottery plates. Thanks Mrs Record’s class certainly portrayed a pin drop in the Jubilee Hall as reality to the expert tuition of Mrs Church, an important message when presenting was played out in front of everyone, the children got well and truly involved their assembly just before half term. making all of the children in the Lower with their designs and there were some Telling the story of Solomon and Sita, Prep realise how fortunate they are to fantastic finished results. The plates will the children in 4R alerted their young all live in the Surrey bubble when the now be put in the school kiln ready for audience to the struggle and working rest of the world is a much bigger and collection after the holidays. poverty that a lot of children their age sometimes frightening place. Thank you The St. Ed’s brand reaches Zambia endure around the world simply in Form 4R for an incredibly interesting and order to survive. You could have heard at times moving assembly. It is with great thanks and appreciation to shipping uniform and other much needed Mrs Christmas and Mrs L-D that children necessities to schools in Zambia. Over at a school in Zambia will soon be sporting 120 brand new uniform items and 85 the St. Ed’s uniform. When the chequered second hand items were carefully packed hockey shirts were discontinued last year away this week and are now ready and in favour of the new reversible match tops, waiting for their journey to Zambia. We The Globe Mrs Christmas approached the school await to hear from the school when they wishing to donate them to a school that arrive, and they have also promised a Our Form 10s enjoyed a fantastic treat would benefit from their use. A couple photo of their pupils wearing the St. Ed’s this term, visiting The Globe Theatre in of conversations later, and Mrs L-D had brand. We can’t wait to see them so watch London to undertake a drama workshop the perfect contact who spends her time this space. exploring the script of Romeo and Juliette which was led by one of the Globe’s leading Shakespearian actors. If that wasn’t enough, they were also treated to a backstage tour of the theatre …. not that we’re jealous! IGCSE Drama Group Piece The Form 11 IGCSE drama group the first was “Kill Jill” about a reality Commanding performances by all presented two powerful performances tv show which goes very wrong and of the students and well done to this term. Both Mark Wheeler plays, the second was “Missing Dan Nolan”. everyone involved. It’s great to be British! Of Mice and Men Our Heads of Prep School, Erin Bury Our GCSE English students had a break migrant farm workers as a teenager in the and James Martin hosted their assembly from their studies last week when they 1910s and our Form 11s have been reading this term about all things British! They travelled to Brighton to watch the stage it this term. There was even some time were joined by this year’s prefects and adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice for a walk along the sea front to boost the HS2 Debate everyone did a fantastic job talking about and Men”. Steinbeck based the novella on brain cells with some fresh sea air …. and British things, including the Houses of his own experiences working alongside of course, photo-bombing Mr Barnes! “They” say the new high-speed rail link, Parliament, Churchill and even Her HS2 is going to be more than just a Majesty! Do you think anybody else railway. It is an unparalleled venture in noticed the green visitor on stage? I am modern engineering where people all sure they did, but probably kept quiet for around the country will benefit from not wanting to upset anybody … how the improved connectivity between very British! Congratulations everyone our major centres of industry, learning on a great start to the day. and innovation. Well for Mr Messina’s Form 8 Geography class, they beg to differ. Currently learning about global trade and industry, Mr Messina posed 5BG’s got Talent! Crest Award for Science the question, “are you for or against?” Form 5BG presented a fantastic Cowell and Louie Walsh! The audience whereupon the class divided into two Our Form 9 pupils have spent this term Which flour works best in bread making? assembly this term proving to everyone enjoyed watching ballet, a trumpet and groups and set about clarifying their working on their CREST Bronze award, Making your own toothpaste and bath that no matter who you are or what violin recital, singing, drums, mime and arguments as to whether it was a positive a scheme run by the British Science bombs; Why do we use shampoo? What you do, everyone has their own special they even had a BMX bike skill and a for GB Ltd or a negative. I’m not too Association which challenges pupils makes crisps crispy? What makes balls talent. Adopting the Britain’s got Talent downhill mountain biker who both sure whether Mr Messina was expecting to undertake an extended project to bounce and my personal favourite, a formula, each and every member of the rode off the stage with great style! the full on anti HS2 demonstration that answer a key scientific question of their quality control challenge using smarties! form presented their own special talent It’s clear to see that Form 5BG took place, complete with banners, but it own choosing. Upon completion, our Congratulations everyone on your ably hosted by none other than Simon certainly have talent! is safe to say both sides of the argument pupils will present their findings to a commitment and hard work and #St. Ed’s put forward extremely valid points; the panel of judges at the beginning of next looks forward to reporting the winners debate continues. Form 6’s Charity Fayre term. This year’s challenges include: next term. Good Luck! As part of their English curriculum this D.I.S.C.O. term, Form 6 has been learning about the art of communication and the means of persuasion. What better way to show off their newly honed knowledge than to host their own Charity Fayre! The effort that the children had put into their displays must be commended, as too the vast array of supporter badges that were on offer! The chosen charities included Battersea Dogs Home, The The Pancake Robot says … Blue Cross, Born Free, Sport Relief, The Jubilee Hall resembled ‘Studio 54’ Children in Form 5L chose to host an invented as a way of using up all the Shooting Star and the Lynx UK Trust last Friday as school shoes and uniform assembly all about Pancake Day! With the leftover fatty and rich foods before Lent to name a few. Embarking on their were swapped for mufti clothes and help of the Pancake Robot, the children begins on Ash Wednesday. Also, did you prepared pitches to visiting members of dancing shoes! It could only mean one shared with their audience a whole host know that the Brits use an unbelievable Staff and their peers, it was soon clear thing … yup, it was FOSE Disco time! of facts including that the idea of eating 52 million eggs on Pancake day - that’s 22 to see that Form 6 have incredibly good With hotdogs and water as refreshments, pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is more than million more than any other day! See, you persuasive skills! and with the DJ playing a song list that 1000 years old! They were originally learn something new every day at St. Ed’s! included all of the children’s requests it is safe to say the evening was a great success! I couldn’t finish without Music News mentioning the staff and mums who also Many congratulations to Reuben in London. An amazing achievement perform in the English Youth Ballet’s joined in and showed off their “moves” Anelay (F10) who has successfully Reuben, well done. adaptation of Swan Lake out of 119 … not a Jagger move in sight!! Thank you been accepted by the National Youth other hopeful ballerinas. Well done FOSE for yet another fantastic event. Brass Band of Great Britain. He’ll Well done to Jonny Murray (F7) who Darcey, a fantastic achievement. be playing Flugelhorn and will be took his Grade 5 violin exam last term performing at various venues across and passed with distinction! And last but by no means least, the country including Cheltenham congratulations to Rosie Doidge who Town Hall, Wells Cathedral, Albert Congratulations to Darcey Wrigley passed her grade three piano last term. Hall Nottingham and The Barbican (F5) who has been selected to

N.B This term’s music exam results will be published in the next edition as at time of going to print, the Music Department were still awaiting the final list. The Bassae Frieze Form 10 had a fascinating trip to the British Museum this term. As part of ..... Little Ed’s Nursery News their GCSE syllabus the children study not only the Parthenon sculptures but also the Bassae Frieze, a high relief sculpture in 23 panels, made to Official Opening of Little Ed’s Nursery New Sensory Garden decorate the interior of the Temple Our Little Ed’s Nursery was not of Apollos in Bassae, Greece (shown undeterred by the rain last week below). The gallery housing the frieze is thanks to a very special visitor. Along in the British Museum but is only open with the Headmaster and our Chair to visitors for 1 hour a day! Having of Governors Jackie Alliss, Mayor arrived at the museum the students Malcolm Carter joined everyone to Form 5vO’s Seed Project went straight to the gallery and they help them officially open the Little Ed’s were not disappointed, the frieze is truly Children in form 5vO have spent this impressed with the level of innovative and brand new Sensory Garden. half term planting seeds, but not in the entrepreneurial qualities shown by the remarkable. To complete the visit, the 8 students were tasked with hunting out conventional sense of the word. Mr vO gave children. Over the past few weeks, the Months in the making, the team at the Theseus Kylix, an ornate drinking them each £5 at the beginning of the term surrounding community have witnessed Little Ed’s are delighted with their bowl which depicts the labours of with the instruction “grow your money”. dog walking, car washes, cake sales, popcorn new outside play area and the fun Theseus (not to be confused with the Giving the children free reign to think up stalls and many more. The money raised and exciting opportunities it provides. labours of his cousin, Hercules). Ben their own methods of growth, it has to be by Form 5vO’s superb ingenuity will be Karen Bailey, Nursery Manager Daunter and Josh Jones were the victors said Lord Sugar himself would have been donated to Cancer Research. commented, “I was really keen to in this particular challenge and both have a free-flow design where the earned a Merit as a prize. Upstairs and Downstairs children could choose how and where to play in their garden and Excitement levels hit an all-time high labourer’s cottage of the Victorian make independent choices on how to instruments in the sensory area and a few weeks ago when Form 1 left period, everyone rolled up their sleeves use the areas and equipment. It was see how the newly planted vegetables the comfort of their classroom to and took on a varied range of household also important to create a space to were doing. Next stop was the Bug visit The Weald and Down Open Air activities which Victorian children allow for physical, sensory play, role Hotel and the large construction zone Museum in Singleton. The day certainly would have been expected to help with, play, construction and mark making and there was just about enough time brought their history lessons to life as including making the beds, polishing and the designers have certainly for a warming cup of tea and a chat the children embarked on a Victorian and beating the rugs. (Alerting all Form 1 ticked all of the boxes”. with our Nursery parents. Upon Household Chores workshop, which parents, your children thoroughly enjoyed leaving, the Mayor commented, “what gave them the opportunity to explore their chores and got well and truly stuck Upon cutting the ribbon the Mayor an inspiring and fun outside area for and consider what it was like to be 6 in, so next time you have the conversation Greece in a nutshell! then received a guided tour from the the children to learn and explore … years old in the Victorian times. Situated of “go and tidy your room”, #St. Ed’s has Form 3A hosted an incredibly delighted children where he had the I’m only sad I did not get a chance to in Whittaker’s Cottage, a typical farm photographic evidence in your favour!) informative assembly all about Ancient chance to have a go on the musical bake in the mud kitchen!” Greece for us this term, having been learning all about it in their History lessons. Dressed in their traditional In other news .... Greek costumes and presenting a host of interesting facts, the children focussed on the relationship between the Athenians and the Spartans which included a very entertaining mock battle, complete with armour and swords … artistic licence allowed of course! Congratulations 3A on both an interesting and engaging performance. Beast from the East Not even the Beast from the East or Storm Emma could put a stop to the fun at St. Ed’s. For those children who managed to get to school, just before the big snow hit, it was business as usual for a St. Ed’s Snow Day! Nursery 1 have been doing lots of All of our Nursery children have Max’s mummy came in to do some cooking this half term and particularly enjoyed spending as much as time as felt craft with us – it was great fun enjoyed making yummy biscuits for they can outdoors again this term and we loved having a go at creating their Mummy’s for Mother’s day. and everyone really enjoyed getting something new! Thank you Mrs Smith! physical with their obstacle courses...... Form 7 French Residential 2018

Form 7 spent an exhilarating and exhausting week speaking (practically) nothing but French from waking up in the morning until going to bed at night. Visiting Le Château de la Baudonnière in Normandy, the children enjoyed a host of exciting activities at the Château, including fencing, team building, archery, aeroball (watch this space!), bread making and, of course the legendary assault course! They even had time to visit Mont St Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry. As our Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Dr Roberts, writes: Le Château de la Baudonnière est un centre d’activités qui est situé en Normandie. Les élèves de classe 7 à Saint Edmund’s y vont depuis 11 ans maintenant et ils le visitent chaque année pendant une semaine. Comme vous pourriez voir, il y a bien des choses à faire au Château mais c’est obligatoire que tout le monde, y compris les professeurs, parle toujours en français ! C’est pour cette raison que les étudiants apprennent vite. Mais n’oubliez pas qu’il importe que l’on s’amuse beaucoup aussi! On tient à remercier tous les animateurs. A big thank you to Mr vO, Mrs Burns and Miss Ritchie for coming along and brushing up their language skills too. #St. Ed’s could not have said it better, thank you Dr Roberts! ..... Festival Success

Festival Report by Jen Darrington (LAMDA Teacher) Huge congratulations to all of the LAMDA pupils who took part in the Godalming Festival this year. It is the largest festival of its kind in the South East, with over 600 participants in the Speech section this year, and the standard was exceptionally high. We entered a diverse selection of classes this year including, Acting, Humorous Verse, Own Writing Poetry, Sight Reading and Mime. All of our St. Ed’s team received fantastic marks of 80% or over, showcasing their work with focus and skill and proudly claiming festival domination! Huge congratulations to: Imogen Murphy, Angus Chisholm, Scarlett Whitton, Toby Walker, Jake Paterson, Ned Cardwell, Max Bowler, Toby Crucefix, Harry Froggatt, Alexander Garrison, Jessica Harding, Emma Berridge, Sam Millard, Xavi Clements-Rodriquez, Didi Cardwell, Bonnie Davies, Purdy Kent, Lily Hampson, Hannah Gruhn, Leo Nikcevic, Leonardo Masella Taylor, Woody Llewelyn Jones, Oliver Murphy, Olivia Isaacs, Florence Walker, Phoebe Smith, Scarlett Doidge, Flynn Bowen-Perkins, Mia McKenzie, Isabella Isaacs, Will Parsonson, Rufus Davies, Sienna Isaacs, Freddie Burton and Emily Wells. A special mention to the following who received places in their classes:

Solo Verse Speaking Year 3 Flynn Bowen-Perkins (3rd)

Humorous Verse Year 3 & 4 Hannah Gruhn (2nd), Purdy Kent (3rd), Lily Hampson (3rd) and Imogen Murphy (3rd)

Humorous Verse Year 5 & 6 Florence Walker (1st and awarded the Haslemere Prep Cup for Verse Speaking), Phoebe Smith (2nd) and Emily Wells (3rd)

Own Writing - Poetry Year 6 and under Flynn Bowen-Perkins (1st), Phoebe Smith (2nd) and Scarlett Doidge (3rd)

Prose Sight Reading Year 6 and under Florence Walker (1st), Phoebe Smith (2nd) and Freddie Burton (3rd)

Prose Sight Reading Year 7 – 9 Toby Walker (1st) and Olivia Isaacs (2nd)

Duologue Year 6 and under Woody Llewelyn Jones & Oliver Murphy (2nd)

Duologue Year 9 and under Emma Berridge & Jessica Harding (1st), Sam Millard & Xavi Clements-Rodriguez (2nd), Jake Paterson & Ned Cardwell (3rd), and Didi Cardwell & Bonnie Davies (3rd)

Solo Acting Year 6 and under Isabella Isaacs (3rd)

Solo Acting Year 7 - 9 Toby Walker (1st and the Churcher’s Cup for Acting), Olivia Isaacs (1st) Angus Chisholm (2nd) and Scarlett Whitton (3rd)

Solo Acting Year 10 & 11 Will Parsonson (2nd and the Eve Hampshire Cup for most promising actor) and Rufus Davies (3rd)

Solo Mime Year 7 – 13 Olivia Isaacs (1st) One of the Adjudicators explained that the definition of the word Festival is celebration. She reminded us all that the reason that we take part is to enjoy sharing the work and to take the audience on a journey. I am so proud of everybody as this was most certainly achieved. Well done all of you! ..... World Book Day-ish!

It seemed as though our annual Dress Up for Book Day was doomed thanks to not only one snow day but two! But the weather was not going to stop St. Ed’s from doing the national day justice as an array of fantastic costumes arrived through the school gates earlier this week. There were way too many amazing costumes to name each one so here’s a collection ….. how many different book characters can you count?! Reception, Form 1 and Form 2 Present …...... The Sound of Music ..... More Sounds of Music

On Thursday 22nd February, the Jubilee Alex Ruda, Charlotte Budgen, Genevieve Harrington Broome, Eloise Hudson, On 26th February, our Forms 3 and 4 Hall was filled with musical delights Whiteley, Guy van Oudtshoorn, Inigo Luca Kellar-Hume, Woody Llewelyn musical maestros produced a fantastic thanks to our many talented musicians Burrell, Grace Anelay and Scarlett Whitton. Jones, Oliver Murphy, Edmund Wright afternoon of entertainment for their in Forms 5 to 8. A whole host of and Zak Wightman. Many congratulations also to all of the proud audience as the Jubilee Hall was instruments were on show including a talented members of our choirs and Max Brown, Inigo filled with the sound of music once again. first ever for St. Ed’s in the form of the Chapel Choir: string ensemble: Burrell, Cole Messina, Charlie Morgan, A huge well done to everyone in our “Launchpad”, played expertly by Isaac Forms 3 and 4, and particular recognition Adams! Many congratulations to all of Indra Tason, Max Bowler, Jonny Murray, String Ensemble: Charlotte Budgen, to the following who braved and our stars who performed so beautifully, Guy van Oudtshoorn, Sasha Parker, Kitty Eichhorn, Miss Molas, Jonny Murray, conquered centre stage to perform their providing the delighted audience with a Sebastian Dubois, Theo Freeland, Bo Madelaine Murrin, Sasha Parker, Felix solo pieces: wonderful musical treat. Roth, Guy van Oudtshoorn, Conductor: Gibbon, Leo Nikcevic, Jacob Norwood, Archie McCreadie and Henry Bahaire. (Soloists in order of appearance) Mrs Record. (in order of performance) Isaac Adams, Archie Record, Olivia Isaacs, Voces Iuvenum: Charlotte Budgen, Chamber Choir: Grace Anelay, Emma James Waterfield, Eric McQuillan, Bella Amelia Norwood, Theo Boyd, Zak Toby Crucefix, Lexie Gosnell, Madelaine Berridge, Penny Boyd, Didi Cardwell, Freya Carlin, Scarlett Doidge, India Chrispin, Wightman, Florence Walker, Josh Taylor, Murrin, Matthew Chedgey, Amelia Johnson, Katherine Wade, Kitty Eichhorn, Darcey Motson, Wilf Henry, Florence Luca Kellar-Hume, Toby Williamson, Raph Pepper, Lily Simon, Elizabeth Skidmore, Mariella Thompson, Scarlett Whitton, Erin Hibberd, Lily Hampson, Jamie King, Sofia Chamberlain, Sarah Whiteley, Isabella Megan Wilding Vine, Isaac Adams, Wilson, Yasmin Gubby, Elsa Gunn, Isabella Graham, Jessica Bates, Noah Record, Max Isaacs, Oliver Roberts, Tobias Bower, Marcus Aberneithie, Oliver Catt, Isaacs, Mia Mckenzie, Genevieve Whiteley, McCreadie, Purdy Kent and Red Carey. William Beeston, Evie Harnden, Erin Susannah Christie, Jacob Darrington, Evie Harnden, Annie Keogh, Phoebe Smith Form 4 Choir: Jamie Burnett-Thompson, Wilson, Didi Cardwell, Enzo Frederick, Oliver Dews, Rosie Doidge, Florence and Florence Walker. Rory Butler, India Chrispin, Sophia Graham, Hannah Gruhn, Lily Hampson, Tristan Harding, Spencer Hawes, Purdy Kent, Jamie King, Max McCreadie, Imogen Murphy, Bethel Ogbaji, Noah Record, Leo Spanswick, Sophia Whiteley, Isobel Austwick, Yasmin Babur, Jessica Bates, Sebastian Bisset, Red Carey, Leo Christmas, Thomas Dellar, Lyra Garrison, Abigail Heather, Florence Hibberd, George Kendall, Sophie Nash, Lily Rayner, Brodie Sempill, Jonty Starr and Matthew Wade. Form 3 Choir: Jake Brown, Bella Carlin, Elsbeth Gorse, Emma Harding, Austen Hoyal-Mayhew, Harry Hudson, Annabel Lakenby Fowler, Darcey Motson, Oscar Sapper, Callum Swan, James Waterfield, Henry Banyard Smith, Flynn Bowen- Perkins, Cian Cullen, Scarlett Doidge, Oscar Hallam, Wilf Henry, Phoebe Hodson, Emily Hunter, Oliver King, Eric McQuillan, Louie Moseley, James Scholes and Georgia Thomas...... School Cross Country

The top field may have felt similar to the absolute all in order to clinch victory for for being crowned the Prep winners of temperature of an arctic tundra, but that their Division. With a combination of the 2018 Divisional Cross Country Cup, did not deter any of our Divisional cross determination and skill, (and the promise and congratulations to Oak, the Senior country competitors (and their incredibly of a hot chocolate once past the finish School winners! Finally, a big thank you to loyal supporters), on the Friday afternoon line!), everyone did remarkably well our fantastic catering staff for providing before half term. As the event progressed achieving some excellent ‘personal bests’ both the competitors and spectators with through the afternoon, it was clear to see and positions. Well done to everyone for probably the most welcomed cup of hot that all of the children were giving their taking part and congratulations to Nelson chocolate ever to exist;! ..... Sport ..... Senior Music Concert

U9 Lacrosse Update Teaching Legends! The quality of music at this term’s Reuben Anelay (Trumpet), Dominic St. Paulo: Eloise Carter, Archie Clark, Hall of Fame Senior Music Concert was quite O’Brien (Piano), Archie Clark (Guitar & Ben Daunter and James Skan In a recent friendly tournament the U9 It is not only the children who have stunning. A combination of voice and Voice), Tom Burke (Piano), Archie Wilson Many congratulations to Felix Langdale Senior Choir: Imogen Burke, Eloise teams had the opportunity of playing and been doing amazing things out on orchestral performances, our soloists (Guitar), Emma Goodwin (Flute), Santi who was one of over 500 applicants Carter, Emily Watson, Anastasia Chrispin, practising the skills they’ve been working the sports field this term. Huge and groups thoroughly entertained their Clements & Charles Loble-Coles (Guitar from London, Hampshire and Oliver Boyd, Oscar da Silva, Bertie on over the past weeks. It has been a congratulations to our Teacher Half delighted and captivated audience. Many & Voice), Anastasia Chrispin (Voice), Berkshire who were put forward by Walliker, Ashana Burford-Fleming, Lieske steep learning curve for many who have Marathon Super Stars: Mr Harnden, congratulations to you all and thank you Oscar da Silva (Voice), Ben Daunter never experienced Lacrosse before Miss Ritchie and Mr & Mrs BP! their rugby clubs or schools to try out Oomen, Reuben Anelay, Ben Daunter, for sharing your uncountable talents with (Piano), Ashana Burford-Fleming (Voice), but all have displayed great enthusiasm. for London Irish’s Academy. 150 were Saskia Footer, Sine Campbell, Jennifer us … what a treat! Jennifer Chater (Piano), India Maurice Our focus has been on throwing and chosen in total and Felix is now doing Chater, Emma Goodwin, Evie Molay, Tom (Voice) and Imogen Burke (Cello). catching to improve play in the air whilst weekly training at one of London Burke, Archie Clark and Tom Fulford. considering our positions and awareness. Irish’s Academy sites the other side of Southampton (which isn’t as much fun for his mother, the chauffeur!)

A big St. Ed’s high five for Georgia Thomas who was awarded a “Commended in Grade 6” at the gymnastics competition down at The British weather does not stop our girls! Dynamo last month. It was the first time she could compete outside her club and can now go on to compete Senior Sport externally. She worked very hard for her title, in particular practising solidly Basketball Basketball has been added to the for the last 4 months just for this one senior sport repertoire this term and Judo Report certificate. Well done Georgia! it has proved a great success for both Many congratulations to the following A big high five for Lizzy Skidmore pupils and staff! The development boys who were all awarded a medal at the who came a brilliant 3rd place in the matches have been a great learning recent Senior Boys IAPS … full report in 6yrd air rifle for the under 13s in the curve for everyone and we look the next edition. Hampshire Scout Rifle Club County forward to taking this sport to the Competition. A fantastic achievement next level over the coming months. Charlie Hickley Band A O55kg Silver Louis Henry Band B U46Kg Silver Lizzy, well done! Rugby Sevens Mr Ward has had great pleasure in Joshua Done Band B U46Kg Bronze progressing with our Rugby Seven Freddie Wilson Band B U50Kg Bronze Record Breakers team this term and compared to The School Records Swimming Gala was last season, the team has had a total held this term and there was certainly turnaround and have been playing some smashing of long held records! brilliantly. The school now has two Many congratulations to the following for squads, one a development and the pushing their limits and gaining the elite other competitive, both of which have title of St. Ed’s Record Holder! been on a real journey learning the difference between the 7s game and Stroke Student the 15s style. The stand out fixture for this term was against Bedales with F5 Backstroke A. Ruda both teams returning victorious! St. Edmund’s U11’s F7 Backstroke E. Chauhan Football Tournament F8 Backstroke 2L S.Whiteley Hockey Report We were delighted to host our annual F7 Breaststroke B. Smith Our Hockey season has unfortunately U11’s football tournament a few weeks F7 Breaststroke K. Eichhorn been disrupted by the cold arctic weather, ago and joining the St. Ed’s A and B teams F5 Butterfly J. Wilson but the children have tried their best to were Herne Junior, Liss Juniors and really grasp the basic skills in the little Camelsdale. As always the standard of F7 Butterfly 1L K. Eichhorn time that they have had. Throughout the football and sportsmanship was a credit F8 Butterfly S. Whiteley school, the children have been at various to all of the teams who participated and F7 Freestyle 1 K. Eichhorn levels with the main training focus being many congratulations to Herne Juniors on how to push pass, hit pass/shot and for their very convincing win! A big F5 IM B. Price basic dribbling skills. Everyone has worked thank you to Mr Ward for organising the F7 IM K. Eichhorn hard and their commitment has certainly event and to our Senior students who F8 IM S. Whiteley shown through on the match days. refereed the afternoon’s activities...... Formas 9 y 10 visita España

This year’s Spanish Trip was, as expected, Cathedral with its beauty and status as was interspersed with a lot of Spanish a great success, with those children the burial site of Christopher Columbus. fun with visits to the beach, and much studying Spanish at GCSE enjoying a week Of course, it was not all play with the relishing of the Chocolate con Churros of sun, tapas, culture and a lot of Spanish students having Spanish lessons each day … need we say more! Of course, a trip speaking! Staying in Sevilla, which was which were put into practice when the to Spain would not be complete without originally founded as a Roman city and children visited the local market one a lesson on how to dance the Flamenco is now home to three UNESCO World day armed with a shopping list for the … we await to hear Mr Wright’s report Heritage Sites, our Spanish students ingredients for Paella. And it was not just on this! Mrs Rodriguez commented, “the became fully ensconced in Spanish life. the purchasing of the ingredients that was week went by so quickly and everyone Bursting with antique charm, everyone the task that day, but with the ingredients had a brilliant time. We were looked after had the chance to visit the Alcazar that they had managed to buy, they were so well and there is no doubt we will miss palace complex with its stunning collage then given a lesson in how to make the waking up to the Spanish weather and its of architectural styles, as well as the traditional dish. This hardwork however very special way of life”...... Mr Harnden’s Designs

F3 have been working on their rain making sticks. Hopefully the only bad weather you will be hearing about over the Easter break will be because of the wonderful sounds that these projects create.

F7 are currently working on a small storage box. The box is made from Plywood but the F9 are coming to the end of their Bird House project so look out lids have been Vacuum Formed in plastic. for some of these pieces of work on display around the school.

F4 have completed their Spinning Top Games. If you are ever worried about where to put the amazing DT projects that come home then worry no longer as these are built into an A4 folder and fit F8 are currently working on a Bookend beautifully on a shelf when not in use. project. These projects will combine wood, metal and plastic. Small metal figures in various poses will help support the bookend. Figures are currently posing in a number of Yoga positions for the mindful, Sporting poses F10 have started their Mock GCSE project this term. They have for the Health conscious or just Dabbing combined a number of materials and techniques to make speaker for…..err dabbers! housing units.

I can only apologise for the (amazing) noises that the Form 5s have been able to create using their thumb pianos/drums. Added scrappers that sound F11 have now completed their GCSE work. Themed book shelves, Bathroom cabinets, Modelling equipment storage and special like Bull Frogs and Shakers that sound like thunder F6 Have completed their Lounge of Lizards that hold Pencils, reading stools were just a few of the original pieces made this year. Well done to all for sticking to the deadlines and putting in just add to the quality of music(?!) Enjoy! Pens and scissors – no more messy tables! the effort to get these designs finished...... Mrs Harris and Miss Lawson’s Gallery

These “Distorted Portraits” are pieces from Form 10s GCSE Coursework.

Form 3 have produced these fantastic felt animals by learning to cut, With distant memories of the Autumn, Form 5 pin and sew! have produced these beautiful porcelain leaves.

Form 7 have been developing patterns using their new skills in Lino printing.

As well as their leaves, Form 5 have been studying Keith Haring, looking at how to draw from the body and include movement. They are now busy Producing traditional Mayan weaves, Form 4 have been studying the painting their own versions with the theme, “your work of Keith Fassett and Amy Ilic. day at St. Ed’s”. Form 11’s “In Disguise” final exam projects – good luck everyone!

Form 8 girls working on their Lino printing in Art Club this term.

Form 6 have been inspired by the Boyle Family, a group of collaborative artists based in London who are best known for their Form 9s clay Japanese earth studies: three-dimensional casts of the surface of the earth using real materials. “Coy” fish. disappointing! Well doneeveryone for beingflipping awesome! Some fantasticflips, somespectacularflops and notajarofNutellainsight… how Race, underthewatchfuleye ofnewly awarded ChiefPancake Judge, MrsBerridge! Congratulations to Tel: 01428 604808 St Edmund’s School, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6BH

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