Dear Parents/Carers,
There was much excitement and some consternation when a swarm of bees settled in one of the rowan trees at the front of the school on Monday evening. After cordoning off the area and seeking advice, local apiarist Mr Steve Bone arrived in school to take the swarm away. He estimated that there were around 3,000 bees!
Year 11s have finished their marathon of GCSE Examinations, with the final paper sat on Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming them back in school for the last time before their results are due (22nd August) next Wednesday (26th June) for their NRA awards.
On Saturday three of our students (Dominic Ariyo-Francis, Toby Webb and Edward Gannon) represented Surrey in an intercounties match against Kent, Sussex, Middlesex and Hampshire. Dominic finished second in the Inter Boys 200m and Teddy Gannon third in the Junior Boys Discus. Both Teddy and Dominic have been selected to represent Surrey in the English Schools competition in Birmingham in mid-July.
On Monday, 27 of our students competed in the South East athletics B Final in Crawley. Our Junior Girls finished fifth and our Junior Boys sixth. There were some exceptional individual performances with Year 7 Jiyah Kapotwe, once again breaking his own 800m school record. We now look forward to the Key Stage 3 District Championships on Thursday.
On Tuesday evening we held two Behaviour and Discipline Policy review briefings for parents and carers. This was an opportunity to gain further information from Mr Crowley about our proposed changes for the next academic year. The main focus was on our commitment to restorative practice, celebrating achievements and the changes to our Mobile Devices Policy. Mr Crowley shared our thinking and research behind these changes and gave those that attended, the chance to share ideas and ask further questions. Involving parents and carers in these decisions is incredibly important and we would like to thank those that attended for their valuable input.
84 Year 9s participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice expedition to the Surrey Hills yesterday and today. Tomorrow, 43 Year 9s (RIDG) leave for a three day visit to the WWI battlefields led by Mr Jones and accompanied by Mr Eaden, Miss Paton, Mrs Durbridge and Mrs Mills. We wish them a safe, enjoyable and enriching tour.
Congratulations to Ellen Yates in Year 9, who took part in a mixed foursomes golf competition at Windlesham on Monday evening and achieved a hole in one! See photo attached. She is also representing Woking High School in the Surrey Schools team, that are part of the South England Schools team, in the National Finals in Nottingham next week.
Congratulations also go to Jack Edwards, accomplished bell ringer and musician. Jack recently rang the bells at Westminster Cathedral to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday and Trooping of the Colour on 8th June.
Please see attached competition entry forms, regarding Horsell Village Show, which is taking place on 27th July.
Finally, don’t forget the Horsell Garden Safari this weekend. With all the recent rain, let’s hope the plants and flowers have recovered enough to put on a good show.
Best wishes,
Jane Abbott
Headteacher