Issue: February 14th 2020Battle Abbey School Newsletter: 14th February 2020
Cover Artist: Hannah Turner (Year 12) Recycled plastic folders turned into insect wings using free- embroidery stitching.
www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020
Dear Parents, Dear Parents,
What a wild, wet and windy time it has been, and yet We have made it to the half-term break in good spirits despite probably one of our busiest 2 weeks this year! It was the hard work and pressures of recent weeks. It has been a wonderful last week to spend time in many lessons tough period for our students, not helped by the dark observing our enthusiastic team of staff exercising their craft mornings and incessant rain. The week ahead therefore and delivering a great round of lessons. They were all very comes at a good time for everyone and gives staff and varied in content and subject, but all ensured our pupils students alike the chance to recuperate and re-charge their continue to receive a top-class education. I was particularly batteries. pleased to observe many opportunities for our pupils to exercise their study skills and higher order thinking. They Before escaping I thought I would share with you some of demonstrated, with confidence, the ability to analyse, the insights that Mrs Usher provided the whole school in her hypothesis and synthesise their work, whether through assembly on Monday when she introduced us to the idea of analysing poetry, hypothesising the outcomes in science or D.Q. – meaning digital intelligence. We are familiar with the synthesising their skills in maths. It was a very positive week for term I.Q and we are increasingly understanding the both pupils and staff, which ended with the most importance of E.Q. (emotional intelligence). There is no doubt delightful tea party for Reception children and their therefore that an appreciation of D.Q. will prove a useful families! They proudly showed their visitors all the work they addition to our all-round offering at Battle Abbey as we are had completed for their fairy tales topic and loved spending keen to ensure that all our students approach the digital age the day dressed up in their favourite character! Year 5 and in a responsible manner – empowered to make the most of 6 also enjoyed a party end to the week when many of them the amazing technologies that are available to them. More attended the Spring disco at the Senior School and kept me about our plans for D.Q. will be rolled out in the coming very entertained with all their dance moves or general months… and watch this space. running around in excitement! This last week saw its usual array of enriching activities On the sporting front, the Prep School took part in two major including an Economics trip to Westminster, inter-house competitions this week. Our swim squad travelled to Bede’s hockey and netball competitions and a hugely impressive Senior School to take part in the IAPS qualifying round for the GCSE and A Level Music Concert last night. The finale, for national finals. Placings on the day were very promising and many, was probably today’s excitement generated by the we await the results to know if we have qualified for the final red roses of Valentine’s Day and I am hugely grateful to the rounds. Do read Miss Govan’s report for further details about St. Mary’s team for organizing this enjoyable and important our great set of results. Our Hockey team travelled to fund-raiser. Hurstpierpoint for the IAPS regional U11 qualifying round and despite a few injuries, managed to gain 4th place in That leaves me to wish you all a lovely half-term break and competing for the Plate, but unfortunately missed competing safe journeys to those lucky enough to be escaping to for the Cup and going forward to the finals. This was the first warmer corners of the globe. time we have entered this competition and were very proud of all their efforts. We also had fixtures in U10/11s Netball and Best regards Tag Rugby this week against Sacred Heart, with both performing really well as teams. David Clark
We look forward to ending this half term with the FOBAS movie night ‘Madagascar’ along with plenty of pizza and popcorn! We are grateful, as always, to our fantastic FOBAS team for arranging these special treats for the pupils.
Wishing all our families a very enjoyable half term break,
Best regards
Nova Shoesmith
www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Nursery News
It has been wonderful to finally have some sunshine although it is still very chilly outside and we would appreciate your cooperation in providing your child with warm waterproof outdoor garments including hats, scarves and gloves.
Love is in the air as The Mulberry have been talking about those we love and are special to us in advance of Valentine’s Day. We have been using the photographs that you have provided to talk about special people in our lives and why we love them.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful pictures, they have now been displayed on the children’s ‘family and those we love’ board.
As an extension to this theme, the Acorns have been focusing upon friends and friendship. How we care and look after each other through activities involving team work.
The Little Squirrels have been having lots of fun exploring a range of textures though tactile activities including a shaving foam car wash, transporting lentils, feet printing and painting each others hands.
The Oaks have been thinking about looking after ourselves and the contributing factors to staying healthy. We have looked at changes and differences that happen to our bodies before and after exercise.
As an extension to looking after ourselves, we have been planting seeds and learning how to care for our plants, giving them water and a happy environment to help them grow and be healthy, just like us!
Thank you to you all for helping us to support St Michael’s Hospice by wearing something yellow and of course your generous donations.
Have a wonderful weekend and half term.
Miss Lee and the team.
Dates to remember: Half term For those attending 38 weeks - Monday 17th - Friday 21st February
www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Prep School News
The School Council can be seen here enjoying their ‘end of Year 6 students having great fun during a drama session last office’ treat of jam doughnuts! They have been tremendous week. representatives for their forms and a great support to the school - well done!
This half term’s House matches were Tag Rugby and Netball. All KS2 children participated for their House in one or the other activity.
In the Tag Rugby St Mary’s won, St E’s were 2nd, St Patrick’s 3rd and St Martin’s 4th.
In the Netball St Martin’s were 1st, St E’s 2nd, St Mary’s 3rd and St Patrick’s 4th.
KS1 went for a walk to the local library this week and on their way looked at many things including the types of houses and homes that people live in. They also noticed the snowdrops and daffodils that are just coming into flower before stopping by the train station for a quick snack and drink. At the library they spent some time looking at the different types of books and everyone chose a book to bring back to school. After a quick story they caught the bus back up the hill and arrived back at the prep school in time for lunch.
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Last week we had a fabulous time at Beach School. The children were amazed at the power and the colours of the sea and the waves. We found lots of ‘treasures’ from the high tide and excitedly identified various shells, plants and other things that had been washed up on the beach. Then, we spent some time collecting stones and balancing them to see which pair could build the highest tower. Before we returned to school, the children threw stones at their towers to knock them down again! Thanks, Key Stage One for another interesting and enjoyable afternoon out.
At the culmination of our topic on famous people, Year 2 launched their rockets on the school field. We have learned about famous people in the sciences, arts, sports, politics, maths and history. In recent weeks in history we have compared the explorations of Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong. The children loved learning about the moon landing and a little about what it is like to live on the space station!
Year 2 were very excited when their space food was delivered. They tasted the freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries and blueberries straight away and had the apple and an astronaut ice cream sandwich later in the week. There was no contest, the clear favourite was the ice cream sandwich! The children used all their senses and used a range of adjectives and descriptive language to describe their samples. They even insisted that Mrs Golding re-hydrate some of the apple pieces in a pot of water to see what would happen! Good scientific questioning, Year 2!
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On Tuesday 11th February 12 Prep school swimmers travelled St. E’s Charity Update to Bede’s Senior school to compete in the qualifying round of the IAPS national swimming championships. We swam in 13 Children’s Respite Centre, Uckfield races on the afternoon against 5 other schools and what an exciting afternoon it was. All the swimmers swam amazingly Building work has completed on the carpark- thanks so much and gave every race their all. The Results from the day are to Battle Abbey Student’s fundraising and support. listed below. The centre is being really well used. The school holiday 8 x 25m Girls Freestyle relay – 1st Place sessions are proving particularly successful and are booked Eden, Kitty, Poppy, Ella-Rose, Annabel, Hermione, Amelie, up every morning and afternoon. Our under-fives sessions Emilia (term time) are building up slowly, but still quite sporadic at the moment and our plan is to grow this side of it to Under 10 Girls Medley Relay – 2nd Place effectively be a special educational needs nursery by next Kitty, Ellar-Rose, Eden & Poppy September.
Under 11 Girls Medley Relay – 2nd Place We’re now preparing for holiday sessions for Christmas and Emilia, Hermione, Amelie & Florence have a host of Christmas related activities lined up, which should be Under 10 Girls freestyle relay – 1st Place good fun. Eden, Ella-Rose, Molly & Poppy Thank you Bat- Under 11 Girls freestyle relay – 1st place tle Abbey! Amelie, Eden, Hermione & Emilia Gavin Fisher Rafael - 25m Backstroke – 1st place Children’s Kitty -25m Backstroke – 2nd Place Respite Centre Ella-Rose -25m Breaststroke – 2nd Place Eden - 25m Front crawl – 1st place Amelie - 50m Backstroke – 3rd Place Sam Pa 50m - Breaststroke – 2nd Place Hermione - 50m Breaststroke – 1st Place Emilia - 50m Front crawl – 1st Place
The results from the day were amazing, to finish in the top three in every race is a tremendous result and a testament to the hard work that they have shown in training. We now have the long wait to hear if any of the swimmers have qualified for the National finals to be held in June at the London Aquatic centre.
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Senior School News Spirited Arts Competition The RS Department are launching the NARTRE Spirited Arts competition, offering ALL students an exciting opportunity to participate in a national competition. In its 17th year, this competition has attracted over 340,000 participants (averaging 20,000 per year!) since 2004. Hundreds of UK schools get involved, with entries coming from as far BATTLE ABBEY SCHOOL CAREERS FAIR – MARCH 2020 a-field as Hong Kong and Australia, Thailand and Bahrain, so we thought it was time that BAS students got to show Battle Abbey will be participating in National Careers what they are capable of! Week again this year with a number of activities, including a Careers Fair in the Library on Thursday 5th There are 3 themes open to students: ‘Picturing Faith’, March from 4.30pm. The Careers Team would love to ‘God’s Good Earth?’ & ‘Where is God?’, all offering hear from any parents who might able to come in to students the opportunity to explore in a creative and represent their chosen career/profession and/or industry. individual way these highly philosophical questions If you are interested, and would like more information, through artistic expression. please contact a member of the Careers Team on 01424 772385 or email: [email protected] Janet Dunn, Chair of Governors, has kindly volunteered herself to come & judge the entries in the Summer term Your support is greatly appreciated! which we will then enter into the National Competition (a maximum of 10). We will be offering prizes up to the value of £100 for the top 3 students’ work chosen. Second Hand Uniform Shop We are looking forward to seeing what wonderful, inspirational and unique artwork our students submit, Opening Times along with their accompanying commentaries. Deadline for entries will be May 26th in order that judging can take The second hand uniform shop will now be open twice a place in the summer term. week, 3.30pm - 4.30pm on Mondays and 8.30am - 9.30am on Wednesdays, term time. For more information or For more information on the various themes, rules of the enquiries please email competition and stimulus to help get students thinking, [email protected] please see our Firefly Page in the RS section of Firefly: https://bas.fireflycloud.net/religious-studies-2/ spirited-arts-2020 Bank Holiday dates 2020
We would like to make parents aware of the decision by the Government to change the early May bank holiday from Monday the 4th to Friday 8th May to reflect the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.
Therefore, the Senior, Prep and Nursery will be open as usual on Monday 4th May 2020 and closed to day pupils on Friday 8th May, boarding will operate as normal in the Senior School.
CAREERS APPEAL Mrs Buckland’s Marathon update!
To help our Sixth Form students prepare for and practice ‘I know, let’s run a marathon’ she said... ‘How hard can it be’ formal interviews, the Careers Department are offer- she said...... So far.... very! ing them mock interviews with people from the world of work. We would love to hear from any parents who Mrs Buckland and Mr Mercer are well into their training for the would be willing to spend an hour or two at the school Brighton Marathon. Despite Mr Mercer suffering with injury staging one or more interviews with individual students they are on track for the Eastbourne half marathon on 1st and then giving feedback. The objective is to guide March. They will be launching a range of related fundraising students on interview etiquette as well as giving them activities in school after half term but in the meantime if you practice at answering questions related to their skills and wish to sponsor them please donate via the link below. aptitudes. The assistance of any parent with experience of interviewing candidates for employment would be Donate to Charlotte’s JustGiving page gratefully received. https://www.justgiving.com/Charlotte- To volunteer your services please email careers on ca- Buckland?utm_source=Whatsapp [email protected].
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We are delighted to report that the Battle Abbey Senior School Kitchens received a 5 star Health and Safety rating after a snap inspection.
Last weekend Beatrice Visiting Careers Network Lunch Speaker Mark Hull talks to Holdbrook (Year 8) competed at pupils about his life flying the British Airways Dreamliner. the Sussex Counties Swim Meet in four events gaining personal best times in all of them. In both the 200m and 100m breast stroke she was seeded 9th. In the 200m breast stroke she was placed 6th overall and in the 100m breast stroke she was placed 5th. Only .23 of a second from a regional qualifying time! Beatrice will be swimming again at counties in 50 and 100 fly in a couple of weeks. Watch future newsletters for updates!
Ivan Hung (Year 11) is a European and World Champion in Taekwondo is keen to spread the word on the benefits and beauty of the sport.
The art of Taekwondo has Hettie Rankin (Year 10) did brilliantly at the Sussex County ASA several aspects to it, such as Swim Meet last weekend. forms (a set of movements), self- defence techniques, sparring Hettie qualified for the finals of the 200m backstroke, the 100m and weapons. Forms is quite free-stroke and won the silver medal in the 50m free-stroke. unique and features more of the She also took bronze. She also took bronze in the Sussex Girls’ ‘aesthetic’ side of the art as it Junior 50m Championship. consists of moves that wouldn’t be used in a real-life situation and are usually only used in displays. Harriet Wheatley (Year 12) was selected to be Ivan says;‘I started Kuk Sool at the age of 4 and therefore the Battle Abbey School have done it for nearly 12 years. I achieved my black belt in umpire at the IAPS 2014 and have achieved several titles, both nationally and hockey tournament at internationally: UK, European and World Championships.’ Hurst this week. Self-defence techniques and sparring are the more practical aspects of the art as they consist of moves that may potentially be used in a ‘sparring match’ or in real-life situations as the moves don’t aim for beauty; but instead technicality.
Ivan says; ‘Weapons are quite unique to Kuk Sool as it combines the movements from forms and techniques, whilst also implementing another ‘object’, in a way that other arts may not do. Personally, I enjoy the weapons aspect of the art the most as the range is limitless - more specifically, my favourite weapons are the sword and staff as they have very unique movements that I enjoy more compared to the other weapons’.
www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020
Dear Parents
If you receive an email that is from a person named Kevin Anderson, please note that this is a malicious email and has nothing to do with the school. Please ensure that you mark the email as spam or delete it to prevent damaging your computer. The email address might look like this:
Kevin Anderson There is no person named Kevin Anderson that currently works at Battle Abbey School. Technology is wonderful thing however it is increasingly used in a malicious way so we all need to take a bit of care when opening emails. Suggested Guidelines: If you are unsure of the sender then do not open it. When a sender includes a link in their email, look carefully at the link. Hovering over the link with your mouse you can often see that the link is not legitimate in the bottom left of the browser window. You might have experienced this from the likes of Tech giants like PayPal where you receive an email asking your to login because there is a problem with your account, however if you hover over the login button you can usually see that the link is not legitimate (you will be able to tell this by how random and unrelated the link text looks) and will send you to another place where someone is waiting to steal your login credentials! Generally if you do not know the person sending you the link then do not click on it! Be safe. Battle Abbey School pupils have raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK & Macmillan over the last year. A total which has seen us named best in the area for donations made to both organisations! Local Macmillan Fundraising Manager Emma Hammett said; ‘The £3,291.89 raised by Battle Abbey School over multiple events was the most in the area. Enough to fund a Macmillan Nurse for three weeks.’ The school also raised £2,906.96 for CRUK from its involvement in Race for Life. Louise Wardle, Local CRUK Manager, said; ‘This total was one of the highest School Race for Life totals in the area.’ Donna Brampton, PE Teacher said; ‘I have organised several Macmillan fundraisers at Battle Abbey School, particularly the cof- fee mornings, and it’s lovely to know we’re a top performer in the area. It’s very humbling to know the school is one of the highest fund-raiser for two such worthwhile causes and thanks must go to the parents and pupils for their generosity. The School has embraced the successes of the coffee mornings and continues to hold them annually, now driven by the School’s House System’. Coming soon: Battle Abbeys 24 Hour Netballathon in aid of CRUK & local charity. Dear Parents It is probably no surprise that over 78% of our parents say that a personal recommendation from a current parent directly led them to join Battle Abbey School. Our parents are a fantastic ‘sales force’ operating on our behalf in the area and we thought it was time to recognise the superb job you do. To this end we are delighted to announce that we are starting our first ever ‘Recommend a Friend’ campaign for children of Prep School age. We hope this will allow more families to take advantage of the new Wrap Around Care initiative (from 07:45 to 17:45 hours) and the all-inclusive fee structure. Further details are available from www.battleabbeyschool.com/prep If you are an existing Battle Abbey School parent who refers a family to join our Prep School we think it is only fair to say a big ‘Thank You’. Essentially this means that on final sign up of the new family (in Reception to Year 6), you will receive a payment of £300 as soon as the first term’s fees have been paid. The scheme is initially to be run for the remainder of this academic year only so all year groups stated are current academic year groups. If you have any questions about the scheme please contact our Bursar (Sue Bonell) on [email protected] Best regards David Clark - Headmaster www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Marylands Boarding Facility Now available to rent by staff and parents of Battle Abbey School. For the first time Battle Abbey School are making their Marylands Boarding facility available to rent exclusively to staff, parents and their families. This large double fronted house is in a secluded plot off Battle Road. Available over Easter and Summer School Holi- days 2020; Monday April 6th - Friday April 17th and Monday 6th July - Friday 28th August. • Long weekends, part weeks and full weeks available • Long stay discounts • Sleeps up to 18 (rooms of 1, 2 or 3) • 4 acres of gardens • Private gated drive • Family kitchen £360 per night • Large lounge Just £20.00 per person a night • Parking for 6 cars Tel: 01424 772385 • No service or cleaning fees email: [email protected] Dear Parent/Guardian “Treading the boards” 2020 This is a three-day festival of drama taking place on 27th, 28th and 29th May. Students will have the opportunity to explore different forms of drama in different styles. They will have a chance to work in different companies re- ally extending their skills and knowledge. On Thursday 28th May Battle Abbey will host nationally renowned Splendid Productions and they will run a series of practical workshops which will be invaluable experience for students to enhance their skills further. On Friday 29th May students will work to create an original piece of drama using the influences of what they have discovered and learnt during the festival. We have space for 20 dedicated thespians. The three day course will cost £72. Please book your places through https://www.trybooking.co.uk/QFF This will be a wonderful, immersive, fun and practical experience for all involved and I hope it will be the first of many such offerings we make. “Treading the boards” is open to students from all year groups. Yours sincerely, Gary Danko Head of Drama www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Trash Eco-WearCouture Fashion and Accessories Competition £150 prize for the winner in each category plus £20 ‘Highly Commended’ prize* We want: One. Re-invented garment or whole outfit, entries can be a garment re-fashioned from other re-claimed garments. We are particularly interested in innovative use of materials and transformation from throw away to viable. or Two. Re-invented accessory (bags, shoes or jewellery created from recycled and/or thrown away materials). Category 1. Entries from Year 5 - 9 pupils Category 2. Entries from Year 10 - 13 pupils Plus ‘Highly commended’ award How: to enter: We accept entries from teams or individuals in both categories. Your entry will need to include: One. Word document or similar including your name(s), your school, the materials used in piece, title of piece, idea behind it, age group/ category. Two. Powerpoint file or medium to high res jpeg images, showing garment or accessory from front, back and two sides. Items worn by a model are acceptable. Entries should also include close-up photos showing how garment has been constructed or decorated. Emailed entries should be titled EcoFashion Competition and sent to [email protected]. We also accept posted entries on memory stick addressed to: James Dennett, Eco Competition, Battle Abbey School, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AD. Entry deadline: Friday 29th May (Finalists will be notified by Wednesday 3rd June). Judging: Finalists will be notified and will need to be available to set up and dis- play their piece on the 30th June. Further details will be provided to all finalists in advance. Regional fashion industry and art professionals will judge our finalists. Final: Tuesday 30th June, 1pm – 3.30pm. Location: The Library, Battle Abbey School. choo ey S l 19 bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 a B 1 0 y r Battle Abbey 0 o Y t s e i a r H s f o o f rs Ed a u Ye * vouchers of your choice cati 000 School on, 1 www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Parents and Toddler Swim Sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30 - 9.30am Starting on 23rd January every week till Easter. Limited parking available onsite. No need to book. Free of charge. For more information please contact Gemma on choo ey S l 19 Email: [email protected] bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 a Tel: 01424 219674. 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Mock the side-splitting dictator of ‘Lafta He recently appeared on Republic’, President Obonjo has quietly BBC. Also, he has recently Week been leading a comedy revolution to supported Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett become the first President to take over and Rob Brydon on their national tours. the comedy industry by storm. “It’s a great comic construct, with lots of seized “Master of one liners” one4review opportunities for playing with the clichés” “Absolutely hilarious.” The Scotsman Steve Bennett, Chortle “A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke- writing” Chortle Management Disclaimer: Please note – that while we make every effort, shows can change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances and commitments of artists www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 We Seek, We Strive, We Soar. Affordable Independent Education Reception places from as little as £18.50 a day March OPEN DAY March OPEN DAY 10.30am - 12.30pm 10.00am - 12.00 noon 07 14 Prep and Nursery School SATURDAY Senior School SATURDAY (Ages 11-18 years) (Ages 3 months -11 years) Why Battle Abbey Prep School? • A caring School with happy and confident pupils • Inspiring teaching • All curriculum trips included • PE every day, swimming lessons twice a week • Maximum 20 pupils per class, individual attention • Extensive range of over 28 after school activities • Hot, two course meal daily and all snacks Wrap-around care from 07:45 to 17:45 Fully inclusive fees; no ‘hidden extras’ choo ey S l 19 bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 a B 1 0 y r 0 o Y t s e i a r H s f o o Battle Abbey Prep School, Bexhill f rs Ed a uc Ye ation, 1000 Tel: 01424 219674 www.battleabbeyschool.com www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 SPRING CONCERT choo ey S l 19 bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 Wednesday 1st April a B 1 0 y r 0 o Y t e s i at 7pm in the Abbot’s Hall a r H s f o o f s Ed ar uc Ye Do come and hear our Choir, Orchestra and soloists! ation, 1000 Please book your free tickets at https://www.trybooking.co.uk/PGX www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] choo Issue:e yFebruary S l 19 14th 2020 bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 a B 1 0 y Battle Abbey School r 0 o Y t e s i a r H s f o o f E rs du ea Visiting Speaker c Y ation, 1000 Simon Leigh Drugs and addiction Education We are delighted to announce that Simon Leigh will be delivering a presentation to our parent body on Tuesday 17th March. Simon comes to us highly recommended and has spoken at over 100 schools across the UK and throughout Europe. He trained as an addiction counsellor qualifying with a Masters Degree in Addiction Counselling and has been both accredited by, and an examiner for, The Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals. His clinical experience led him to become the Treatment Director and Director of Outpatient Services for an addiction rehab facility in Central London, before opening a private practice. He will be speaking to Years 10 - 13 before addressing the parent body in the evening. His fast paced, hard hitting, fact based talk will cover things to look out for in your child’s behaviour, some differences between recreational use and addiction, some suggested do’s and don’ts if you suspect your child is taking drugs and a detailed overview of the most commonly used drugs by teenagers today. This will include what they look like, how they are administered, what the effects are and what the dangers are. The availability, strength and social acceptance of illicit drugs, together with the types of drugs being used, has changed enormously over the past 30 years and the evening promises to be an informative and relevant event. The event is free but please reserve seats via Tri-booking. Tuesday 17th March 2020, 18.00-20.00, Abbey Library www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Battle Abbey School Careers Network Event Documentary Film-maker Alex Webster Alex Webster is a writer and film- maker. He began his journalism career working in the Press Gallery of the House of Commons, before moving into television, working for respected filmmakers such as Leo Maguire and Louis Theroux. Alex now makes films in the UK and around the world for broadcast television, mostly for the BBC and Channel 4, as well as for corporate, charity and political clients. Prior to working in the media, Alex worked for the Next Century Foundation think tank, with particular focus on Middle Eastern foreign affairs. He has ghost written several books about Middle Eastern politics and history, as well as published articles for periodicals. Wednesday Mar 4th 2020 12.45 - 1.30pm, English Room www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 choo ey S l 19 bb 12 A - e 2 l 0 t 1 t 2 a B 1 0 y r 0 o Y t e s i a r H s f o o f s Ed ar uc Ye ation, 1000 BATTLE ABBEY SCHOOL PEFORMING ARTS PRESENTS GUYS AND DOLLS MARCH 18TH,19TH, 20TH AT BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL TICKETS £10.00 ADULT £8.50 CHILDREN DOORS 7.00PM PERFORMANCES COMMENCE 7.30PM Please book your tickets at https://www.trybooking.co.uk/NKK www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Supported by Hastings School of Contemporary Dance Exclusive discount for Battle Abbey School students Receive 15% off term fees at HSCD Ages 3-18 ► Contemporary ► Boys Contemporary ► Ballet ► Acrobatic Arts ► Radar For full information please Follow us on Facebook at Hastings school of contemporary dance contact Francesa at: Follow us on Instagram at [email protected] hastingscontemporarydance www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected] Issue: February 14th 2020 Please support FOBAS – ‘Friends of Battle Please support FOBAS – ‘Friends of Battle www.trybooking.co.uk/MQXAbbey School’ Abbey School’ easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/fobas easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/fobas In addition to raising money from events, FOBAS also receives money from Easyfundraising.org.uk an online shopping website. The more people who shop using Easyfundraising, the more money FOBAS receives! To register, all you need to do is go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/fobas There is no extra cost for the shopper, and it is easy to use. There are also over 2,500 retailers to choose from, including Amazon, M&S, Sainsbury, Tesco, Argos, John Lewis, Waitrose, Apple, Ebay and many, many more. Every time a pur- chase is made, FOBAS receives a small commission, but doesn’t receive any information about the actual purchase! www.battleabbeyschool.com|[email protected]