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Sacred Heart School – Spring Term 2016
Holiday Challenges - Collections
Years 3 have been investigating ‘forces.’ Here are a selection of our push and freeze-frames.
Here are a selection of our push and freeze-frames.
Excitement in the playground as snow arrived in Swaffham yesterday
Year 3 Enjoyed Learning to Spin with Mrs Smith
Sports Report – The U11 & U13 Netball and Football Teams played Riddlesworth Hall.
This week has been very busy for the Sports Department having lots of events. On Wednesday
20th January the U13 boys played a football match against Riddlesworth Hall School. The final
score was 6-0 to us. All boys played really well and the player of the match was undecided.
The U11 boys also played a football match against Riddlesworth. The final score was 1-0 to
Riddlesworth. Again all boys played really well and player of the match was awarded to Anton
Lucas. The U11 girls played netball against Riddlesworth and the final score was 11-8 to us. Well
done to Charlotte Napper who was ‘Girl of the Game.’
The U13 girls also played and the final score was 17-9 to us. Well done to Harriet and Hannah
who were awarded ‘Girls of the Game.’
On the 21st January the U16’s played netball against Thetford Grammar School. The final score
was 23-13 to Thetford. Well done to Imogen Leeder who was awarded ‘Girl of the Game.’
Also on the 21st January, some members of the Senior School, participated in cross country at
Neatherd School. Everyone ran amazingly well and achieved some great results.
Well done to Harriet, Madison and Ellie who have qualified for the next rounds which will be on
Wednesday 26th January. Well done to everyone who participated. Ellie Hodgson Sports Prefect
The Cross Country Team before setting off to compete at Neatherd School
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat,’ Audition - On Sunday 24th January I went to
Studio 19 in Kings Lynn for an audition to be cast as part of the choir in ‘Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolour Dream Coat,’ starring Joe McElderry (the 2009 X Factor winner) and other West
End stars.
I have been selected to be in the show between 15th and 19th March at the Kings Lynn Corn
Exchange. There are lots of rehearsals, but it is a start to fulfilling my dream. I am very excited to
be part of the show brought together by the West End Touring Company. Emily Ringwood. Year
9
Sports Report – On 27th January the U11’s played netball against Glebe School. The final score
was 9-7 to Glebe. Well done to Charlotte for being awarded ‘Girl of the Game.’
The U12’s played netball against Thetford Grammar School. The final score was 15 – to TGS.
Well done to Olivia for being awarded ‘Girl of the Game.’
The U13’s played netball against TGS. The final score was 9-3 to them. Well done to Hannah for
being awarded ‘Girl of the Game.’
On Wednesday the 27th, myself, Madie and Harriet all participated in the second round of the cross
country held at Sloughbottom Park. The competition was tough! Our finishing positions were
Harriet 63rd, Madie 62nd and I managed to finish 61st. Ellie Hodgson Sports Prefect
Year 3’s very
entertaining
class assembly
was on the
theme of
friendship. We
learnt the
words for
‘friend’ in
different
languages,
made a recipe for a good friend and performed a play about what it means to be a true friend.
Well done Year 3. Mrs Leader
ISA Football Tournament
On Tuesday 2nd February we took two football teams to the Annual ISA Football tournament at
Stoke College in Suffolk. This is is the first time that we have taken two teams and for a school of
our size this is a remarkable achievement, in fact we could have probably managed 3 teams with
the enthusiasm that we have from both boys and girls at the Tuesday coaching sessions. The more
experienced and older side of Thomas, Jasper, Nestor, Jacob, Anton, Lily and Oskar were in a
very tough group but still managed to win 2 out of their 5 games, finishing joint 3rd in the group.
The much younger team (although still playing against 11 year olds) of Nicholas, Sonny, Isaac,
Elanda, Grace, and Harry Spurling played superbly well despite not winning a game. The feedback
from the coaches about both teams was fantastic to hear, especially as we were the only school
fielding girls. There were 24 teams in the competition from all over the Eastern Region and the
standard was very high, but our children matched the opposition in every game. It is difficult to
single out any one individual as you had Nicholas saving lots of shots and Thomas scoring lots of
goals but I would like to highlight one girl. As you know we have had a sickness bug going around
the school which meant that both Harry McKnight and Eliza McRann could not play but Grace
Cushing stepped in on the morning of the game, kit at the ready, what a little star. This for me
epitomises what the Sacred Heart is all about, a community that always wants to do the best for
their friends and fellow students. Simply a brilliant day! Well done to all 13 children who played
and all our future stars.
The Music showcase was an amazing and enjoyable afternoon.
This event was to allow parents and friends to enter
the learning environment of the Music Department.
We were treated to an hour of varied music using
voices, bodies and an assortment of percussion
instruments. The ukuleles have only been in the
school for three weeks but we were entertained by
Years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 groups. It was really
impressive and just shows that everyone has
musical ability. Years 1 and 2 musical composing
was impressive as was their confidence in speaking
about their instrument. Little Pedlars showed us the
singing games that they play during the lessons and each one of them could sing individually in
tune. The afternoon was full of musical surprises and Mrs Pickard has to be congratulated on
making music an important part of these children’s lives.
The children were obviously enthusiastic about their learning and knew exactly what to do and
how to conduct themselves. One astounding moment was when a Year 3 boy was persuaded to
take control of his swinging ukulele by another boy who just raised his arm and then lowered it
slowly while facing forward. This had the desired effect and the other boy calmed down. How
many teachers and parents could change behaviour in such a non-challenging manner?
The New School Bus arrived in the playground this week ready for the first passengers and Leo
the bus driver!
Hannah Hodges, a former Sacred Heart pupil enjoyed a
private audience with the Queen at Sandringham two
weeks ago. Hannah Hodges received the gold medal which
is presented in recognition of outstanding A level results at
the KES VII Academy. After achieving 11 A*'s in her
GSCE results at the Sacred Heart in 2013 she followed this
up with a further 3 A*'s in her A levels in 2015 in
Philosophy & Ethics, English Literature and French. She is
currently studying in Lyons, France during her gap year
before going onto Oxford University to read Modern
Languages (French & German) in October. Hannnah went
to the church service at the Sandringham Church with her
parents and Niamh and this was also attended by the
Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Andrew. After the service
Hannah and her family were invited to Sandringham House
for a private audience with the Queen in the
Library. Hannah said "I am really honoured to have
received this award and to be presented to the Queen". She
was also keen to thank all her teachers at the Sacred Heart,
where she spent 13 years and the teachers at KES who
helped her achieve such fantastic results.
GCSE History Trip - On the 1st February five students from the Year 11 GCSE History group went
to a theatre in Norwich to watch a play about medicine and surgery. The play consisted of famous
doctors such as Galen and Doctor John Snow who stopped the outbreak out Cholera in 1854. The
play was amazing and added to our knowledge about medicine. It was also very funny when just
before the interval a big bang was let off and everyone in the room jumped. We also had a talk
from GCSE History examiners who explained to us how to achieve the best possible mark in the
exam, also what not to do in an exam. This was very helpful and will benefit us during the exam.
Over all the day was great and we would love to go again. On behalf of year 11 History group I
would like to say thank you to Mrs Wilson and Mrs Chapman for taking us. Katelynn Keating
The PTA organised a remarkable Chinese New Year Party. The Hall was boldly decorated with
red lanterns made by the children and other items generously donated by parents. The evening was
a mixture of oriental and old favourites. The children had a lot of fun with the lion dance complete
with rather splendid cardboard lion head and a long red robe which harboured many children.
They also made their own fun by lying on the floor and holding the feet of the person in front
while being pulled along by two metre high children who showed amazing strength. Perhaps the
long human snake was propelling itself along in some inexplicable way. The costumes were
wonderful and as usual prizes were awarded for the best dressed. Grace Cushing won the girl’s,
Leo Williams and George Milne won the Boys’, and Emma Gott won the Senior costume.
Years 6 & 7 Pancake Race - On Shrove Tuesday our school and other Swaffham groups competed
in a pancake race. We had to run in pairs and flip a pancake 180 degrees. Myself and Nestor won
overall and got the trophy which was a frying pan. Thank you to the Swaffham Lions for
organising this event. Lily Wainer Year 6
Sports Report - On Wednesday, the 10th February, the U11 netball team travelled to Essex to play
in a netball tournament at Ursuline Prep School. We won three games and lost 1 which meant that
we were in the semi-final. Unfortunately we lost both of our games in the semi-final but came
fourth overall. Thank you to Miss Wilson and Miss Wookey for supporting us on a very enjoyable
day. Olivia Leader Year 6
The U11 netball team also played in a tournament at Ursuline Prep School. They won three games
and lost one. This got them through to the semi-final stage. Unfortunately they lost both their
games at that stage but came a great fourth overall.
The U15’s played a netball match against KES. The final score was 22-11 to us.
The U13’s also played netball against KES. The final score was 22-19 to us. Well done to Hannah
Turner for being awarded ‘Girl of the Game.’ Ellie Hodgson Sports Prefect
The U11 ISA Netball Team pictured below
Frugal Meal - On Thursday the 11th of February, the whole school, from Little Pedlars to Year 11,
joined together for our ‘Frugal Meal.’ This is part of our Lenten practice of fasting to remember
those who are not as fortunate as us and who have no guarantee of a full meal each day. Two Year
11’s were also randomly selected to choose and enjoy a three course meal. These two individuals
represented the small number of wealthy people in the world compared to the poor. As a result,
we were able to see just how lucky we are to be; part of the wealthier proportion of society. Despite
the simple lunch, the gym was filled with laughter and the sound of friends chatting with one
another. It was a perfect beginning to Lent which reminded us both of the beauty of simple things
and also of the reasons to be grateful. Niamh Hodges Head Girl & Spirituality Prefect
Year 3 Made Purses with Mrs Leader,
Mrs Smith and Miss Lea using paper
folding techniques.
Year 1 went to the Woodland and
made ‘Stickmen’ as they have been
studying Julia Donaldson stories.
Year 3 are starting this half term with ‘handling data.’
Here they are creating their own bar-charts using data
about Smarties! -which they ate afterwards.
On Thursday 11th February, Grace Cushing, Eliza McRann, Isaac Riedlinger and Lucy Brain, from
Year 5, went to a ‘Maths Challenge’ at Langley Prep School. We worked in pairs on various
challenges. Grace’s favourite challenge was one where you had 2D triangles to match them up
with bigger triangles. Isaac, Eliza and Lucy’s favourite challenge was one with dominoes. We
really enjoyed our trip to Langley Prep School and were pleased to finish in 6th place. We hope
we can go again in Year 6! Year 5 group
On Friday 12th February, Year 6 were invited to attend a ‘Maths Challenge’ at Langley Prep
school. Jacob, Lily, Olivia and Maddie participated in groups. Some of the puzzles were more
challenging than others but we all enjoyed the experience. We came 15th out of 21 teams. Year 6
The teams worked well together against pupils who had entered this competition before. It was a
very athletic Maths challenge. Year 6 are composing a ‘tables’ challenge for the school.
Little Pedlars and
Years 1 & 2
learning about
Chinese New
Year and
counting ‘1, 2, 3’
in Mandarin this
week!
On Wednesday 24th February, Years 3 – 9 were included in Mrs Gao’s ‘Chinese talk.’ Year 7
learnt how to say 1 – 13 in Chinese. We learnt the 12 animal years and this year is the monkey!
We also know how to say ‘happy new year, hello, thank you and goodbye’ in Chinese. It was a
very enjoyable talk and we hope to see Miss Gou again for Mandarin lessons.
Leanna Dorling and Abi Lawrence Year 7
Miss Gao had a different approach to teaching, she was very strict but fair. Even the youngest
pupils in Little Pedlars had to sit up, back’s straight and hands behind backs – very good for
deportment. They marched out of the room. Miss Gao is willing to teach Mandarin during lunch
times, beginning with a taster lesson. If you are interested in your child learning Mandarin, please
give names to the office. There will be a small charge of £5 per term for any age group.
Years 1 & 2 enjoyed making fruit crumble
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World Book Day
Pupils from Little Pedlars – Year 6 came to school dressed as characters from their favourite
books. We gathered together in the Activity room and enjoyed looking at the different characters.
Mrs Riedlinger
Congratulations to Charlotte, Samantha, Alice, Aeysha, Mermaid, Shauna, Aurelia, Connie and
Kitty, who have all successfully completed a very intensive 10 week textile course after school on
Thursdays to gain a City and Guilds Level 1 Textiles qualification. They should all be as proud of
their achievements as I am. They have mastered an impressive range of new skills to create a range
of creative individual pieces of work. Everyone passed the course including
Mrs Heale and Sr Francis who also took part.
Kidzania - a children’s career zone
On Tuesday 1st March Year 6 went on a trip to ‘Kidzania.’ It’s a city in itself with different stations
like Police. You could even be an airline pilot. We all really enjoyed it and everyone hopes they
can go again. Lily Wainer Year 6 Form Captain
On our trip to ‘Kidzania.’ we were first shown to ‘check-in’ where we were handed our ‘Kidzos’
(money) and a security bracelet. We then were guided to the main part of Kidzania which was
where everything happens. There were so many things to do and so many opportunities from
making Gourmet Burgers to Acting Academy – they had it all! My personal favourite was the
radio station in which we presented and gave weather reports, and if it was good enough, they
would put it on Capital FM website! It was amazing! Each career felt real and we earned money
by ‘working.’ Overall, it was an amazing experience and well worth the 4 hour journey there! I
think by the end we were all worked out! Thank you Miss Wilson and all of the other teachers for
taking us. Emily Ringwood Year 9 Form Captain
Our trip to ‘Kidzania’ was from 7.45am – 8.00pm and it was a fun experience for all years.
Everyone got to try out all sorts of jobs and even earn some Kidzania money that we were able to
spend at the gift shop. We all had a lovely day and really enjoyed ourselves, and we would all
really like to go again sometime. Rosa Linda Salvador Y 8, Form Captain
We went to ‘Kidzania’ and it was fun to go to. I did the ‘delivery job’ and I did it twice. I was
going to go on the city clock but I didn’t have a lot of time because we were going back to
school. I hope I will be able to go back again soon! Emma Gott Year 7 Form Captain
Little Pedlars Assembly – was all about Space.
They had fun acting out ‘Aliens Love Underpants’
and their movie ‘Whatever Next?’ was well
received. All the children did a brilliant job – we
are so proud of them! Mrs Parnham
National Dance Exams –was marked by the lead Examiner who knew Miss Helen in a former
life. He said that she always beat him in National Dance Exams, so he held her in high esteem –
‘the best’ he said. So we are really fortunate in having the best dance teacher in this sleepy Market
Town of Swaffham. We know that all the pupils have passed, but their grading is still a mystery
to us. The Examiner praised the children’s good manners, confidence and turn out. He was very
impressed. Congratulations to everyone.
The Speech and Drama Evening was a great success with a varied programme from Year 1
to Year 10. All pupils performed with confidence and an obvious love for acting.
There were some outstanding items in our Variety Show. Lily and Olivia were most feline in their
cat performance and must have really studied the habits and movement of cats. Emily’s musical
rendering of ‘Popular,’ with Kitty being the bullied was most theatrical. It is difficult to talk to an
imaginary friend, but Cayman made us feel that she really was talking to someone else. The
younger pupils were so confident and poised when they spoke their lines – there will be some stars
in the future. I really enjoyed the evening and was disappointed when the hour drew to a close.
Well done to Mrs Pickering and Mrs Bhundia for completing a day with LAMDA Examiners
present and then organising this powerful production. Results of the exams will be with us after
the holidays but the examiners commented on the well- mannered pupils who not only were well
trained but gave amazing performances.
Samantha, Anna and Cayman from Y10 were confident organisers and looked after younger pupils
in the usual Sacred Heart family way.
‘Wouldn’t it be Loverly’ – Leanna Dorling ‘Swops’ – Years 1 & 2
‘The Lost Boys’ - Lucy Brain, ‘Black Beauty’- Nestor Bausbacher, ‘Lost Boys’ Lucy Brain & Grace Cushing
‘Popular’ – Emily Ringwood, ‘Best Friends’ – Emma Gott & Abi Lawrence and ‘The Funeral’ – Jessica Gott,
Tara Nathan & Emilia Judges
The Ordeal of Robin Hood – Years 8 & 9 ‘Cats’ - Elizabeth Wainer & Olivia Leader
Mrs Copeman made
the Year 1’s very
happy when she gave
them each a knitted
Easter Chick sitting
on a chocolate egg
that she had made!
Years 1 & 2 all made an edible Easter
Garden. The large biscuit with green
icing and decorations is the garden. The
jammy dodger biscuit is Jesus’ empty
tomb. The chocolate egg is the stone
rolled away from the entrance to the
tomb. Happy Easter! Mrs Riedlinger
Year 3 made ‘Volcanoes’
Year 3 made ‘Volcanoes’ – As part of Year 3’s study of
Rocks we worked together to build volcanoes which we
later enjoyed erupting in the spring sunshine!
Mrs Leader
Year 11 History Trip
On the 16th of March the GCSE History group went to Norwich
Castle to revise our studies on surgery and medicine. We did several
workshops including a debate. We also were able to study and
analyse tools used in surgery during the renaissance period to modern
times. During this day we were alongside another school from Bury
St Edmunds. We enjoyed the trip even though we didn’t win the
debate, of which Sophia still feels we were robbed. Overall it was a
great day that benefitted the whole groups’ knowledge and
understanding of medicine and surgery. Katelynn Keating Year 11
Hosanna – An Easter musical - The Hosanna Easter Musical has been quite an undertaking
organised by the Music, Drama and Art Departments. Most of
the practices have occurred during our Music Making sessions
on Monday mornings and in Music and Drama lessons.
Pupils from Year 3 to Year 10 have all had parts in this moving
Passion and Resurrection Musical. It was particularly dear to
Mrs Pickard as she sang the part of Mary Magdelene in this
production many years ago when she was a pupil at Sacred
Heart.
We have so many pupils who are willing and confident
enough to sing solo parts as well as those prepared to take on
any parts assigned to them. The final performance attended by
the Mayor of Swaffham and three Councillors was described
by a parent ‘like a West End Production’. It was truly amazing
how the whole performance came together seamlessly with
everyone knowing their lines, the songs and their positions
and some of these pupils were only Year 3. It will be
something that will leave a lasting memory. Thank you to all
staff and pupils.
We are grateful for the £654.29 gift aided for the CAFOD
Syrian Appeal
On the evening of 17th March pupils at Sacred Heart School
came together to perform Hosanna. This musical is based on
the Easter story and charts the events of Holy Week, leading
up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All
pupils from year 3 upwards took part in the performance,
either in an acting, singing, dancing or stage hand role – this
truly was a community effort! The atmosphere during the
performance was amazing, with some humorous, tense and
emotional moments. All pupils involved worked tirelessly to
perfect their roles, which resulted in a breath-taking
performance that was received by the audience with great enthusiasm. All the staff at the school
are incredibly proud of the efforts of the pupils and look forward to the next production!
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