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@KCJSWimbledon JUNIOR VIEWS NEWSLETTER FRIDAY 23 February 2018 #382
King’s College Junior School Southside Wimbledon Common London SW194TT +44(20)8255 5335 www.kcs.org.uk [email protected]
Dubai 2018
On Friday the 9 February, twenty-eight very excited Upper Remove boys and four slightly nervous teachers left school for Heathrow to get a flight to Dubai. We arrived at 4am in Dubai, headed straight to the magnificent Dubai Sevens Complex, and had a lively 90-minute training session before having breakfast. Then it was off to the Wild Wadi Water Park to have a long afternoon of fun on the waterslides, before collapsing into bed. Day Two began with a trip to the enor-mous Dubai Mall for a spot of “light” shopping and we got our first look at the Burj Khalifa. In the afternoon, we travelled to the Dubai English Speaking College for our first set of matches. We still seemed to be getting used to the heat and time difference though and it was a tough afternoon against two strong sides. After shaking off the disap-pointment, we were off to Kite beach to enjoy ourselves in the sea and play some volleyball.
Monday was scheduled to be a day of fun and non-rugby activities. The highlight of the day was an exciting Jeep Safari. This involved driv-ing up and down dunes at speed and it felt like you were about to tip over! We then arrived at a traditional Bedouin Camp, had some tasty kebabs to eat, and watched some fascinating traditional dance performances. Tuesday, we were back to rugby! We started the day playing against Dubai College and another touring school, Caterham. KCJS As drew whilst the Bs narrowly lost to Dubai College but we turned it around and beat Caterham convincingly to give both sides their first win of the tour. We then enjoyed a ski and snow experience at the Mall of Emirates. It seemed strange to be skiing when it was 30 degrees outside!
On Wednesday, we spent the morning 125 floors up, right at the top the Burj Khalifa, looking out over the rest of Dubai. Afterwards, we headed out to the stunning Palm Island to go to another water park (Atlantis Aquaventure) to top off the day. Day Six saw a heated con-
test of ten pin bowling between the A and B squads to kick things off. Then it was onto the last set of matches versus Abu Dhabi French Speaking College where the A squad played well and had a comfortable win, with the B team following suit. In the afternoon, we were guided around the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The highlight of this building was the 12 tonne “Mother Chandelier” made of Swarovski crystals.
On the morning of the last day of the tour, we went to experience the traditional Karama Market to buy tour prizes. Later, we went on a Dhow cruise down the river after dark and had dinner on the floating restaurant. After a long day, we then trans-ferred to the airport where we had some fun handing out tour prizes. We arrived back at Heathrow happy and very tired from the incredible tour to Dubai. A big thank you to the teachers for looking after us all so well.
On Wednesday 7 February, the First Form had a ‘Secrets and Spies’ workshop. The two speakers were Thomas and his wife, Hester, who were very funny. Thomas taught us many ways of communicating using different codes. For example he showed us a Roman Code. We were also very lucky to have Hari’s dad visiting us as he had an ENIGMA machine! The machine was very old and could send encrypted messages. After that, we could put into practice what we learnt with a code breaking workshop with Thomas and Hester. I had an amazing time! Matteo 1M
SecretS and SpieS
On Friday 9 February, Gareth P. Jones came to school to talk to us about being an author. He was playing the piano when we came in. Once he answered a few questions, we began the talk.He first talked us through most of his books like the Meerkat Ninjas, Pet Detectives and lots more! Mr. Jones first sang the song of Meerkat Ninjas which we all enjoyed. Then he told us how to react to the Pet Detec-tives’ song and told us about a cat and a dog who worked together [an unusual combi-nation]. The pupil who played the dog was Ibrahim and the pupil who enacted the cat was George. As our final activity, he sang us a rap and most of us bought a signed book or two. Ruhaan 1M
G a r t h p . J o n e S
J u n i o r S c h o o l M u S i c
On Wednesday evening, twenty six of King’s most promising pianists from both junior and senior schools performed in a concert entitled ‘Inspired by Bach – Preludes and a few fugues’. Following on from King’s Bach piano project last year, the composers in this concert all trace their inspiration for these compositions back to Bach, or were greatly reverent of his important example. This was a truly exceptional concert and the level of playing was outstanding. On Sunday there is a Chamber Music Day involving the two junior school quartets. Next Tuesday is the first Priory Informal Concert of this term in Collyer Hall (please note the venue change from the paper calendar) at 5.30pm. Finally, ABSRM Theory exams are taking place next Wednesday afternoon.
KCJS Music Rehearsals w/c 26th February 2018 Monday 26th 8.10 – 8.50 Chamber Choir Trebles – M4 (DGP) 8.10 – 8.50 Jazz Ensemble – M2 (TDA) 8.10 – 8.50 8.15 – 8.50
Junior College Singers – M9 (RW) King’s Brass – M3 (JC)
12.35 – 1.10 Priory Orchestra – (RW and WSF) 12.35 – 1.10 Guitar Ensemble – M9 (FH) Tuesday 27th 8.10 – 8.50 8.10 – 8.50
Chamber Choir Trebles – M2 (DGP) Concert Band – M4 (JR and MS)
12.35 – 1.10 1.10 – 1.35 1.10 – 1.35
Chamber Orchestra – M4 (TJS) Rushmere Choir – M4 (RW) Chorale – M2 (WSF)
Wednesday 28th 1.10 – 1.50 4.00 – 5.00 4.00 – 5.00
Priory Strings – M9 (EP) Music Theory Club – M3 (WSF) Bateria – M9 (DG)
Thursday 1St 8.10 – 8.50 Priory Choir – M9 (WSF) 8.10 – 8.50 Chamber Choir Trebles – M4 (DGP) 12.35 – 1.10 Composition Club – M3 (RW) 12.35 – 1.10 Jazz Combo – M9 (MES) 12.35 – 1.10 JS Wind Trio – M4 (NEB) Friday 2nd 12.35 – 1.10 Chorale – M9 (WSF) 12.35 – 1.10 Rushmere Ensemble – M4 (TDA) 12.35 – 1.10 Aural Booster Class (Grade 3) – M3 (RW) 1.10 – 1.35 Rushmere Strings – M4 (EP) 1.10 – 1.35 Aural Booster Class (Grade 4) – M3 (RW) 3.45 – 4.45 3.45 – 4.15 4.00 – 5.15
Junior College Singers – M9 (RW) Aural Booster Class (Grade 5) – M2 (WSF) Chamber Choir Trebles – M4 (DGP)
On Sunday 4 February, talented King’s pianists received a wonderful piano master-class from Dr Roy Howat in our annual piano project. After performing Bach’s Well-Tempered-Clavier, Book 1 and six Two-part inventions last year, the title this year is ‘Inspired by Bach - Preludes and a few fugues’.
Pianists selected to take part in the project (from both junior and senior schools) au-ditioned and 19 were selected to play in the masterclass. They presented Debussy’s 12 Preludes book 1 (in the 100th anniversary year of his death), a Prelude and Fugue each by Mendelssohn and Shostakovich, as well as selected Preludes by Chopin and Scriabin. Five Rachmaninov Preludes will also be added to the upcoming concert.
An internationally renowned pianist, teacher and scholar, Dr Howat is well-known as an expert on French piano music, as well as on Chopin (who lived most of his adult life in Paris). He is renowned for his lively lectures and masterclasses, which he has given worldwide including at the USA’s prestigious Juilliard and Eastman Schools. He is currently Keyboard Research Fellow at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Research Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.
What beautiful and inspiring playing he gave us in his many piano demonstrations throughout the day. What imaginative, knowledgeable and kind teaching too. Every-one was encouraged by this gentle, yet detailed and textually informed, as well as practical approach. He knows most of this music from the original manuscripts of the composers and this was immediately clear. It truly was a day to treasure!
Two memorable quotes: ‘Debussy said: play with firm fingers, but with the firmness of rubber’. ‘Chopin uses the wrist like a singer - to breathe’.
piano MaSterclaSS
F r o M t h e t o u c h l i n eAfter a week in the sun, snow, or rain, KCJS sport was back with a bang! Tuesday saw thirteen home fixtures across both football and rugby, with U13A-D matches against Wilson’s in the former and U11BDF, as well as U10A-F matches, in the latter against CLFS and Shrewsbury House respectively. Our U13As were involved in yet another nail-biting draw. After going 1-0 down early on, they stretched their legs to a 3-1 lead, to then concede a last minute equaliser. To quote the boys, it was a ‘worldy’….. The Cs and Ds only just lost their fixtures, but with bigger squads, the victory was in our participation rates with over 50 boys out playing that afternoon. The U11BDFs were challenged against CLFS’ ABCs and, due to our careful planning, there were three tremendous fixtures. High praise from their staff as they had said that the CLFS A team were becoming increasingly disillusioned with rugby, but the close nature of the match on Tuesday had reinvigorated all of that squad. School sport should be used as a vehicle not only to challenge our very best sportsmen, but also to inspire those that look to play for enjoyment. The highlight of the week though was our boys in the Second Form. This is a year group that is held in high regard across all sports and they certainly showed this on Tuesday after-school. The F team had a phenomenal battle to just miss out ten tries to nine. A to E, though, secured victories across the board in front of packed touchlines. A special mention to our staff who offici-ated fantastically on all six pitches and, of course, to every boy playing who represented King’s in their usual high standard. There is still plenty of rugby to come for this group of boys and all staff are excited to see what more they can produce. Thursday was another bumper day of action with U12A-D football vs Wilson’s and U11A-E rugby vs Shrewsbury House. It was great to hear that Mr Cheers’ U11E squad not only had plenty of boys out battling for their school, but they also performed su-perbly well away from home. The U12As were unlucky to lose by just the one goal away at Wilson’s, who we know are historically strong as they play two terms of football. It has been a great week of sport here in the Junior School playing against such good op-position as Wilson’s and Shrewsbury House and the atmosphere around school, in the words of Mr McAuslan, has been ‘fizzing!’
January 31st – ‘The Territory’ by Sarah Govett
February 7th – ‘Noughts and Crosses’ by Malorie Blackman
February 21st – ‘Gone’ by Michael Grant
February 28th – ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells
March 14th – ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ by Michelle Magorian
March 21st – ‘Breathe’ and ‘The Doomspell’ by Cliff McNish
(Cliff McNish will be joining us for the final session)
CHRISTMAS FAIRCO-CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Friends of KCS is looking to recruit a new co-chair as well as addi-tional committee members to organise the Christmas Fair. Jackie Harvey, the current Chair who ran last year’s Fair, is looking for someone to work alongside her. The Chairs’ role is to run the meetings and bring all the vari-ous areas of responsibility together behind the scenes, liaising with school and external parties to ensure that all details are addressed. They provide the conduit to resolve any issues which may arise during the setup or execution of the event itself. There are eight meetings per year, between March and November - one in the Spring Term, two in the Summer Term and five in the Autumn Term. There are several vacant positions on the Committee should the idea of a less substantial role have more appeal. Each role is independently responsible. These include:
Santa’s Grotto: This involves taking bookings and running it on the day. Ma-ria Hoogakker who has run the Grotto for the last few years is happy to do a full hand-over. The Grotto will be decorated by Kellyann Walsingham.
Photographer: We would like someone to take photos at the Fair on the day.
Sourcing Raffle Prizes: We are looking for an additional volunteer to help source raffle prizes from local businesses. You will be given a list of those prizes collected in prior years with all the contact details. Donations Co-ordinator: We are looking for an additional volunteer to help sort out donations which are given in the two weeks running up to the Fair.
The Christmas Fair Committee is a small, close knit team of parents across both Junior and Senior Schools.
If you are interested in getting involved – either as co-chair or on the committee – please contact Jackie Harvey on [email protected] for an exploratory chat.
FAMILY FUN RUNCO-CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Friends is also looking to recruit a co-chair and commit-tee to organise a KCS fun run or alternative sporting event – the next stage of evolution for Great East-West Hall run and Run2Rio. We would like to hold the event in the spring / summer of 2019. The previous events were very successful and lots of fun, both to attend and to organise! Experience has shown that having two co-chairs is a proven and effective mode of operation, therefore we are looking for one more person to work with Mark Klein who has already volunteered to take on one of the co-chair roles. Mark has considerable expertise running sporting events.
The co-chair should be someone who is prepared to lead a committee and co-ordinate the organisation of such an event giving consideration to publicity, entry registration, health and safety, stewarding, catering, and prizes. Committee members will work as part of the broader team but will have their own area of responsibility. There is great appetite within the KCS community for a competitive sporting event and how the event evolves need not be dictated by the past. The chair should be someone who is prepared to bring their own ideas to the creation of a wholly new sporting or fitness event or can recreate the events of the past.
If you are interested in getting involved – either as co-chair or on the committee – please contact Mary Drysdale who ran the last Run2Rio event on [email protected] or Anneke de Boer, Chair of The Friends on [email protected] for an exploratory chat.
Word of the week:
isosceles – a triangle with two sides of the same length.
From the Greek (“isos”) meaning equal and (“skelos”) meaning leg.
“No, Johnny”, said Mrs Moore patiently. “Just think of ‘I Sat on Swanage Cliffs Eating Lovely Egg Sand-wiches’ and you’ll never spell it wrong.”
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