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A SPECIALIST SCIENCE COLLEGE December 2007 Issue No. 2
ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATED AT EGGAR‛S
We were delighted to invite our 2007 Leaver‛s back to Eggar‛s on Thursday 15th November for Presentation Evening. Our past Year 11 students achieved many successes in their exams this year, which reflect the strong work ethic of our students and also the high quality t e a c h i n g t h e y r e c e i v e . Therefore, it was a memorable evening when they were presented with their GCSE certificates and prizes by guest speaker, Louise Brierley, Area Director , Educat ion and Inclusion).
The evening was a great success with musical presentations, under the direction of Mr Farris, from the Eggar‛s Big Band, and the former Tutors of the pupils introducing them as they stepped forward to receive their awards. It was wonderful to see these young adults so full of confidence and hear of their chosen further educational paths and ambitions for their future careers. The evening closed with the Vote of Thanks given by Hayley Ward, Head Girl and Richard Hibbert, Head Boy.
Yours sincerely
Felicity Martin Head Teacher
Year 7 have been seen around the school recently covered in cuts, bruises, lumps and gashes…not through any fault of their own! Through an inspired session of Citizenship lessons, which you can read about later in this Newsletter, Year 7 are learning some very important basic first aid skills, and from what I can see are doing a great job! Well done and thank you to Miss Sandeman! Miss McCready has been letting everyone know how successful the Year 7 Netball team have been since the beginning of the year. Apparently, they are still unbeaten in all of their fixtures so far, which is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations to all of the regular players in the team and lets keep winning! Interform sports have kept all of the form Tutors busy at Tuesday lunch times this term, with a very close UniHoc competition looking to end soon. As the results stand at the moment, any one of the six Tutor Groups could win – it is excellent to see such a closely fought event, so make sure you continue to support your groups every match!
The rewards for Year 7 this half term are outstanding, with over 10,000 merits being collected – I am sure this is the highest number ever, which probably
explains why we have handed out over 200 merit certificates and 150 subject certificates!
Keep working hard and trying your best to achieve even more next term! The charity reps have been working hard this half term e s p e c i a l l y i n preparation for the Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party. At the time of writing each Tutor group is entering a table decorating competition, and I have to say, Miss Masterman’s Tutor group have an idea which I think will be tough to beat! As well as this excellent event, Year 7 are now starting to plan ways to raise money for our chosen charity, the Kware Project. The poverty in this area of Nairobi, Kenya is a massive problem, and the aim of the charity is to provide healthcare and education for the people of Kware, which has been ongoing for a number of years with a new school and hospital already built. We are continuing the fund raising in a number of ways, from sponsored silences to magazine making! Year 7 have settled in brilliantly to life at Eggar’s, going from strength to strength in all aspects of school life. The progress being made is outstanding and I am looking forward to hearing continued praise from many subject teachers throughout the school after Christmas. Well done on all of your achievements so far Year 7!
Mr J Wordsworth Year 7, Year Leader
School Calendar 2008 Dates for your diary
January 3 INSET DAY 4 INSET DAY
SPRING TERM 7 School term begins
Y11 receive their GCSE Mock results 10 Y9 GCSE and KS4 Information evening from 18:30 in the hall
17 Y9 Parents Evening from 16:00 in the hall 20 Y11 GCSE Geography Disneyland, Paris Trip cancelled 24 Y8 Xhalf to Natural History Museum 25 Y8 Yhalf to Natural History Museum
February 1 Y9 Trip to National Portrait Gallery 4 Y8 Exam week
Y11 GCSE final Music performances in the hall 5 Y11 GCSE final Music performances in the hall 6 Y11 Reports to parents 7 Intermediate Maths Challenge in the hall
Y7/8 Valentines Disco from 19:0021:00 in the hall 11 INSET DAY 12 Y11 pupils with incomplete coursework to attend after school sessions all
week 14 Y11 Parents Evening from 16:00 in the hall 15 Ski Trip departs for Austria
18 22 HALF TERM 25 Return to school following halfterm
March 5 Alton College Open Evening from 18:30 10 Y9 KS3 Mock SATs week 11 Date changed from 19.03.07 for Science Lecture Enigma – from 19:00 in the
hall
20 Academic Review Day 1:1 reviews with pupils, tutors and parents Bank Holiday 21 Good Friday school closed Bank Holiday 24 Good Monday school closed
1417 Y11 Alton College Interviews
19 Farnham College Y11 Opening Evening 18:0021:00
25 Y7 Exam week 26 Y8 Reports to parents 27 Rehearsals all day for Spring Concert
Spring Concert from 19:00 in the hall 29 Selected Music students attending rehearsals at Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke 30 Selected Music students performing at the Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke 31 Y11 Drama exams this week
April 2 Y11 Music Showcase 3 Y8 Parents Evening from 16:00 in the hall
7 18 Easter Holiday SUMMER TERM 21 INSET DAY
21 Y10 GCSE Geography trip to Calshot departs 23 Y10 GCSE Geography trip returns from Calshot 28 Y10 Exam week 29 Y7 Xhalf Geography/Art trip to Kew Gardens 30 Y7 Yhalf Geography/Art trip to Kew Gardens
Farnham College Y10 Opening Evening 18:0021:00
May 1 Junior Maths Challenge Bank Holiday 5 School closed
6 Y9 KS3 SATs begin 12 Y10 Work experience begins 14 GCSEs begin in the Hall with Richard Robinson lectures for:
Ys 7/8 – Sense and sensibility Y10 – Why the one you fancy never fancies you? Community Lecture from 19:00 – Why toast always lands butter side down?
20 Y5 Wootey Primary pupils visit for the day 21 Y5 Andrews Endowed primary pupils visit for the day
Y7 reports to parents 22 Y5 Bentley primary pupils visit for the day
26 30 HALFTERM June 2 Return to school
5 Y7 Parents Evening from 16:00 in the hall 6 Y10 Drama exams 9 Y9 Field studies all week
Y10 L&T visit to Guildford Spectrum and Y10 H&SC visit to Treloars College this week
10 Y7 Art experience 11 Y7 Art experience 16 Y9 Field Studies
Y9 Non core exam week 18 Y10 Reports to parents 19 Y6 Induction Evening 20 Y10 Drama exams 21 Eggar’s School Fete 24 Y35 Open morning from 09:15 12:00 25 Y35 Open morning from 09:15 12:00
Farnham College Y11 Induction Day 26 Y10 Parents Evening from 16:00 in the hall 27 Evening with the Big Band 30 Y10 Modular Science exams
July 1 Y10 Repeat Modular Science exams 2 Sports Day 3 Y11 Leaver’s Dinner at The Grange 4 Y6 Induction Day 8 Y7 Xhalf Geography/History trip to Winchester 9 Y7 Yhalf Geography/History trip to Winchester 10 Awards Evening from 18:30 in the hall 11 Y9 History trip to Belgium
Reserve Sports Day 16 Music Challenge in the hall 19:00 22 Y9 Reports to parents 23 Last Day of Term
For regular updates please visit www.eggars.net/calendar
Two years ago a number of pu pils from Eggar’s and Amery Hill School participated in a unique concert called ‘Points of Departure’ at the Anvil Theatre
in Basingstoke. In the fourth and final year of the Sarum Orchestra’s residency at Amery Hill School a new project has been set up to provide an exciting and inspirational musical experience for our pupils, which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. With this in mind the
‘Out of the Oasis’ project was born. During workshops, 130 s e c on da r y school children will be taught how to respond instinctively to the music they
are hearing and learning, through the art of improvisation. They will learn the 5 movement piece ‘Just Deserts’ which has been written, for them to play, by the renowned Jazz Saxophonist and composer John Surman. The ‘John Surman Trio’ and the Sarum Orchestra will join the pupils to perform their piece at the Anvil Concert Hall in Basingstoke on Sunday 30th March, in what will be an unforgettable experi ence for performers and audience alike. 300 primary school children will learn the oratorio ‘Songs of the Forest’ written by Howard Moody and inspired by our woodland environment. Inspirational professional musicians will conduct workshops in all of our local primary schools. They will compose their own music and perform it within the community as well as performing at the Anvil in March. They will also sing in two movements of ‘Just Deserts.’
Feedback from previous projects suggests that the pupils find it to be an amazing experience which builds self confidence, opens new horizons a n d a f f o r d s t h e m u n i q u e opportunities to work with some of the best musicians in the land. This is a joint concert involving pupils from both secondary schools in Alton and is an exciting yet very expensive project. A major fundraising event for the ‘Out of the Oasis’ project is a spectacular ‘Auction of Promises’ to be held at A m e r y H i l l S c h o o l o n Friday 1st February 2008. Tables for the evening can be booked for groups (up to 10) and tickets are available directly from the school priced at £10.00 each. Your ticket will include a delicious hot supper. Wine and soft drinks will be available for you to buy from our bar and musicians will be present to serenade you at various points during the evening.
If you feel you could donate a promise, no matter how small, please contact Karen Magill or send her an email:
[email protected]. If you need ideas – she has a list
of suggestions! Mr M Farris
Music Curriculum Leader
Autumn term is now at an end and so are the mock examinations for Year 11. I expect we are all waiting with bated breath for the results in January. Especially as this year for the first time, students will be given their results in a brown envelope, very much like the actual results in August. It has proved to be a successful venture with other comprehensive schools and I know that it has raised expectations with the majority of Year 11, so I feel it will be a worthwhile experience for all. We also had a Revision Seminar this term with Learning Performance which has proven to be beneficial to our students in the past. Some very valuable tips were discussed and put into practice but the most important idea of all was to be organised. However, this and the knowledge that pupils gained from the session must not be forgotten as they will be valuable in the approach to the GCSE examinations in May and June. It seems a distant prospect at the moment but considering how quickly the Autumn term has passed I expect the Summer term will be here before we know it! I wish everyone a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year and here's to a successful, if busy, 2008.
Miss N Curtis Year 11, Year Leader
In November an intrepid group of Year 11 students took part in an activity trip to the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Our accommodation was an isolated Welsh cottage on a self‐catering basis, so the students had to cook and clean for themselves during the trip—so no pizza take‐away that weekend! A few of our tasks included negotiating a very deep river valley that eventually led to a position from which to ascend the highest mountain in the region, Pen y Fan; posting each other through a tiny gap called, appropriately enough, 'The Letterbox' in a deep an extensive cave system; and also managed to go underground at the 'Big Pit', and old coal mine. It was a very packed weekend indeed and the adventurers are to be congratulated for the mutual support which led to the success that they all achieved at every activity that we tackled.
Miss J Sandeman Citizenship/PSHE Teacher
Football Glory Tom MarkhamSole (8AL) was selected for the Aldershot & District football squad. He is now part of a 16 man squad selected
from 50 players. This is quite an achievement as the selection process is highly competitive and the standard is high. Congratulations Tom! Connor Rimmell and Tom Kingshott (both from 8JH) will be off to Holland next year, to take part in a football tournament involving 90 teams from the UK, Holland, Germany and France!!! They both play for Farnham United. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Netball News Tutor group 8AL organised a charity netball game of girls versus boys. The game was to raise money for Naomi House. Miss Lewis played for the girls, whilst boys were joined by Mr
ColburnJackson and Mr Wheeler. It was a highly competitive game. Some of the boys struggled a little with the rules. The girls eventually won 42. Well done to the girls!
Maths Amy Thornley and Naomi Hide (both of 8CG) attend a ‘Better Maths’ club every Thursday at Alton Community Centre from 4.306pm. Naomi said that the club has helped her Maths skills. If you would like further details, please speak to Naomi.
‘Ups and Downs!’ Nathaniel Ward (8JH) recently achieved third place in a r e c e n t t r a m p o l i n i n g competition on the Isle of Wight. Well done Nathaniel!
Have a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! I look forward to shar ing the new challenges and opportunities of 2008 with you.
Mr A Wheeler, Year 8, Year Leader
Merit Success! Congratulations go to 8OW for the highest merit total this half term with 1,905 merits. Overall, Year 8 gained 9,507 merits for the half term. Well done to you all! It has been well deserved. Further congratulations go
to 8OW for having the highest attendance figure for the second consecutive half term. Well done!
Interview with Miss Lewis Miss Lewis joined Year 8 team in September this year. Francesca Godenzi, Alice Hiller and Fleur Walker interviewed Miss Lewis to see how she has settled in. Q: How did you find out about the job at Eggar’s? A: I stayed at the hotel over the road, and read the job advert and applied. Q: Where did you work before? A: I worked in Basingstoke. Q: How do you like Eggar’s compared to your old school? A: Eggar’s is a lot smaller and friendlier, so you get to know more people. Q: How have you found the school? A: I have found it very friendly, but I still don’t know my way to Technology! Q: How is the new room? A: It’s nice to be in my classroom, it was a little tricky in the library. Q: Did you always plan on being an English teacher? A: No. I wanted to be a lorry driver, and then a lawyer. But I cannot imagine my life without teaching! Q: What do you like about teaching English? A: It’s very rewarding to see people do well and try. Q: What don’t you like about teaching English? A: There is a lot of marking. But it means that students are writing a lot, which is great. Q: What do you think makes a good teacher? A: I do not give up on anyone. Q: And finally, what else do you enjoy doing apart from being an English teacher? A: I like to play netball. I like to read, especially murder mystery stories and I enjoy thriller films.
On Tuesday 11th December the school was filled with festive excitement in preparation for the annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party. The Tutor Charity Representatives did a fantastic job of each decorating a table for our guests, which ranged from the traditional to jungle themed and one even had a santa‛s grotto at the end of the table, and we mustn‛t forget the chocolate fountain and marshmallows!
With over 100 guests arriving for a traditional Christmas lunch at 1:00pm there was much to do and thanks must go
to Mrs Smith for co-ordinating this event, along with our Teaching Assistants, PSA, Mr Farris and Mr Smith from the Music Department and our Caretakers Dal Pun and Stuart Campbell for ensuring everything went smoothly.
Following an excellent lunch prepared by Mrs Varney and her catering assistants, t h e g u e s t s w e r e entertained by our Year 11 P refect s a nd the i r
rendition of the ‘12 Days of Christmas‛, the Year 8 singers and also the GCSE Dance Group.
By mid-afternoon the Big Band sprang into action lead by Music Curriculum Leader, Mr Farris and was followed by a dance performance by Poppy Allen (10DS) and Lauren Eade (8AG).
After a short break for Tea and Mince Pies, Music Teacher, Mr Smith, continued the party with plenty of audience participation and some ‘rocking ‘n‛ rolling around the Christmas tree.‛
The finalé was a raffle of excellent prizes donated by Waterstone‛s of Alton, the Candle Barn of Oakhanger and Eggar‛s Office Support Staff and Teaching Assistants.
At the end of a wonderful festive afternoon many of our guests were returned home by the kind generosity of Altonian Coaches. Thank you to the pupils, parents, PSA and staff in supporting this worthwhile event.
We recently had a very interesting letter from an ex-Eggar‛s pupil, who now at the age of 86, lives in Washington, USA and gives a fascinating view of life many years ago.
I suspect this letter has caused you to wonder! Recently my Niece and her husband, Ann and Roger, visited Alton, and sent me the local newspaper, which incidentally used to be the Hampshire Herald. My father, Charles W Wheatley was Headmaster at Eggar’s from 1929 until he retired in about 1959 – I went to school at Eggar’s until I was 13, when both my sister and I were sent to Boarding School – being the ‘Heads kids’, was not too envious a position. My brother, Avery Wheatley, was born in the Headmaster’s house, part of the original building. I was married from there in 1943, had all three of my sons from there, and later emigrated to Canada in 1952. My Brother, Avery Wheatley, who lives near Portland, was a chorister at Winchester Cathedral, and was in the Navy for a while and then worked for the Civil Service, finally for the 2 nd Sea Lord. It was interesting to see the school blazers, and that there is still a school – it was mooted to be pulled down, but I and others wrote to the Prime Minister asking for its preservation, being still a school is most gratifying. I wonder, are the two Yew trees in the house garden still in existence? They are very old and on the original plots, (available in the Curtis Museum) are depicted in the drawings – they were protected by Elizabeth I, as their wood was used for long bows!!
The old school song, ‘With Eggar’s make the valley ring, from Farringdon to Froyle, for Green and gold our watchword bold, to Eggar’s we’re loyal’, was introduced by my father – also the Boy Scout troop, the scout master was Frank Wood, a friend of Baden Powell (founder of BSA) who started the Girl Guides, visited Eggar’s. I was interested to see some names I recognised, eg Bowtell at East Tisted, in my day Primrose Bowtell, who had long fair hair, and her Cousin David were pupils in the ‘30s as was a Kemp, Alan Stoodley (Jeweller) Fenton (garage) was red‐headed! Kenidge, Pitt, Rapkins, Rolfe (butcher). I was married from St Lawrence Church, where Dad held Founder’s Day services. The three ‘houses’ were White’s (green) after Gilbert White, Naturalist from Selbourne, Curtis of Crown Hill, opposite the museum and Bickenton , biologist, Red. In my day the playing field was huge and across the road from the school, and an old army hut held a music room, carpentry shop, first grade classroom and boy’s changing room. There were tennis courts at the back of the school, with grounds running down to the railroad. I am now 86(!!) and still have memories – my father loved the school, as did we all, and I am glad it prospers still.
Mrs Helen M Spencer Washington, USA
Thank you to Miss Sandeman for kindly taking the time to collate pictures of the old school site and sending these to Mrs Spencer in response to her letter.
This term has been a very busy term. Year 9 have been involved in many activities including intersport and musical concerts. There have, at times, this term been a few lessons where the focus has been a little off track. Therefore, as this is such an important year it is vital that when Year 9 return after Christmas they are ready for 100% focus in all lessons. During next term not only will Year 9 be revising and planning for their SATs but they will also need to start thinking about their option choices for their GCSE’s. The GCSE and KS4 Information Evening will be held on Thursday 10th January in the school hall. Over the next two academic terms we will be hoping to improve on some of the pupils attendance, as there is a strong correlation between attendance and results. As most of you will be aware I am going on maternity leave at the beginning of January. In my absence your child’s Tutor will be available for any queries you may have and, I am delighted to say that Mr Foley will be taking over the role as Year 9, Year Leader. I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas break and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
Mrs L Ashover Year 9, Year Leader
A cold and damp night on Wednesday 5 th December was warmed up by our pupils involved in the Advent Carol Concert in Holybourne Church. After a rousing and uplifting opening by the school’s brass ensemble performing ‘Trumpet Voluntary’ parents settled down to an hour of music and festive readings. The choirs sang wonderfully under the new direction of Mr Smith and notable solos came from Eleanor Boardman and Kati Whitehead both of 10HR Congratulations to all of the pupils involved to help make this such a
wonderful start to the Christmas period.
Mr M Farris Music Curriculum Leader
The Lovely Liquid Nitrogen show was a great success. The Year 8 and Primary pupils were amazed by the cool demonstrations by Margaret Clayton, which not only taught pupils about solids, liquids and gases but much, much more. The evening community lecture was full to capacity with pupils, parents and friends attending. Margaret commented “You are doing some wonderful work with your Primary schools, much more than any school we have visited and your pupils have a great attitude towards learning”. Thank you to all those that supported this event. Mr H Rabani
Science Department
The Year 10 have continued to make an impression during this second half term. I continually monitor pupils in lessons and have been delighted with the work ethic, motivation and enthusiasm for their GCSE subjects. Can I ask that both pupils and parents look in the Year 10 hand book to check on course work deadlines. I will be focusing on the monitoring of coursework after Christmas and it is really important that all pupils are up to date. I was delighted to see, at the Presentation Evening for our ex-Year 11s, the number of Year 10 pupils that were performing in the Big Band. It takes a lot of time and dedication to be a part of this wonderful band and I am always in awe of their talent - well done! The recent visit to France by our MFL students to the Lille Christmas market was apparently fantastic, and I hope that all parents now have some wonderful Christmas presents as a result! Merry Christmas to you all and keep up the good work.
Mr R Eost Year 10, Year Leader
The competition to get through is tough and all members have to pass a rigorous audition and give a lot of t i m e f o r r e h e a r s a l s a n d performances. The two talented girls are performing in the Royal Albert Hall with Farnham Youth Choir and, playing alongside them will be the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This exciting event is being conducted by John Rutter – such is the popularity of this concert, all the tickets have now sold out! Oli Jenner played for Eggar‛s Year 10 and 11 rugby team against a Basingstoke school. This was straight after he had endured his Year 10 injections! But despite this, the team won 41-0 and Oli got a try! Well done all of the rugby team! Another nice, caring story is that Bryony Jones found two domestic rats dumped at the side of a motorway in a cage. B r y o n y took in the two rats and named t h e m Jimmy and B o b b y . They are both enjoying their new life and thriving! That‛s all from 10AV for now but if you are in our Tutor group and have any other successes please come and tell me!
By Catie Davis 10AV
My Talented Tutor Group Tutor Group 10AV not only have excellent sports people but have two very talented singers; these being Emily Hodkin and Emily Pearce who are both members of the Farnham Youth Choir. Farnham Youth Choir have been to China to compete in the World Choir Olympics, winning England two silver medals for their efforts!
Years 10 and 11 celebrate Christmas early!
Following a very early start to our Christmas shopping….at 4:45am and a very ‘choppy’ ferry crossing, we eventually made our way to Europe's City of Culture.
Lille, France is at the crossroads of Europe, offering a wealth of attractions including fine museums, historic buildings and welcoming cafes and restaurants. The Christmas Market that we visited is situated in Place Rihour, where each day between late November and late December, there are usually about 80 different stalls.
There is also a big wheel set up in Grand'Place (Place du General de Gaulle).
Students on the visit were able to savour roasted chestnuts as they experienced France's finest Christmas markets and stocked up on traditional handcrafted Christmas tree decorations, local products and original gifts, and festive spiced delicacies that make Christmas in Europe so magical.
After a long but very enjoyable trip it was time to take another ‘choppy’ ferry back home. Thank you to all those that assisted with this trip and I hope you all enjoy your French festive treats.
Mrs M Rushmere MFL Department
On Wednesday 17th October, 34 of our Year 9 Geography students, Mr McKell (School Governor), Mrs Mathieson (TA) and myself set off for the Isle of Wight. We arrived at Portsmouth in blazing sunshine and had high hopes for a glori ous few days. We were not to be disappointed. The sun shone down on us over all three days! This is surprising as usually you only have to mention the word “field trip” and the heavens open! However, the trip wasn’t without incident! On the way there negotiating our way to the field centre proved quite tricky, as the coach had to go down a very windy, narrow road only to find a car parked on the kerb blocking our way. So after a quick phone call to the East Dene Field Centre, we realised the only way through was to remove the car, and luckily our driver found the owner in the Bonchurch Inn supping a pint. He kindly moved the car and we arrived at the Centre five minutes later. We settled in and then went on a walk around the site and local vicinity. That evening was the Night Challenge which proved hilarious fun as the students split into groups and had the task of negotiating around Bonchurch, collecting answers to questions as they went. There was also a spooky churchyard to go through as well as a dark wood! On Thursday morning after a hearty breakfast we set off for Freshwater Bay, fully loaded up with field equipment. Our Instructors, Karen and Ellie, explained what to do and then the Geographers were off, taking beach profiles, using clinometers, beach pebble analysis, longshore drift analysis, wave counts, wind speed measuring and field sketching. Following our lunch at the Botanical G a r d e n s w e walked down to Steephill Cove and continued with our coastal work. From here we walked back to Monks Bay, via Castle Cove, Ventnor Bay and Wheelers Bay, not ing all the different types of coastal defences along the way. My favourite was the Tetrapods! They look like something out of a Dr Who story!
We arrived back at Monks Bay in time for another game of football and sliding down the hill at East Dene and then had a well deserved dinner. After dinner, Karen recapped our day and the children contributed what they had learned and I was so impressed with them all. They really made an effort and considering what a tiring day they had had, they really did the school credit!
Mind you, the trip wasn’t over yet! That evening was Karaoke night and yes, Mr McKell, Mrs Mathieson and myself were called upon to round up the evening with a rendition of “We are the Champions!” Friday morning was survival and we went into the woods on the site and the children spent a morning building shelters, fires, toasting marshmallows and learning how to bake bread! Finally, the coach arrived and we departed East Dene and journeyed back to Eggar's School. I would like to say a big thankyou to Mr McKell and Mrs Mathieson for all their help and involvement over the three days as well as a huge thankyou to our coach driver, Mick, who came to our rescue at the last minute. The children were a real credit to the school and themselves. The staff at East Dene commented on how well they participated, how confidently they spoke and how motivated they were the whole time. It was a pleasure to take them and I hope they all enjoyed the visit as much as me.
Mrs A Sutehall Geography Curriculum Leader
Resting after the steep climb to the top of Castle Cove!
more than just another Geography lesson... Detention with Miss Whiting? Why else would a group of pupils be sat in G2 after school on a Friday I hear you ask? Well, since half-term a group of pupils have chosen to do just that because Club Mundo has arrived at Eggar‛s. Translating literally into ‘Club World‛ it is a club run by students for students with a little help from Miss Whiting. We cover a wide variety of topics that interest YOU in a fun and original way. Some sessions are run by Miss Whiting; for instance we have debated news items and designed our own henna tattoos; and some sessions are run by pupils, for instance Peter Harvey (8JH) wowed us with his presentation about his holiday to Dubai and Bill Baker (7NS) has fascinated us with a talk about Ancient Egypt. So, if you are interested in taking your Geography further or you would just like to fuel you enthusiasm for all things global, come and join us every Friday after school in G2. All years are welcome.
Miss H Whiting
Geography Department
Congratulations to all in Year 7 for the enthusiasm with which they have approached their new SAS Course (Soc ia l Awareness Skills). This term has seen classes emailing pupils in Polish schools to find out about teenage life in another European country, pupils working towards their Red Cross award by lying seemingly bleeding and unconscious in the Science
corridor to simulate an accident! Classes examining the different forms of government across the world and comparing them with this country, Tutor groups working with the respect resources and learning about self esteem, and classes looking at physical wellbeing and how we can look after ourselves. It has certainly been a busy time for us all!
Miss J Sandeman Citizenship & PSHE Teacher
In the summer term the Science Department launched the inaugural Wildlife Photography competition and the response put us into quite a quandary. We had 642 images entered, far more than we had ever dreamt of and these covered a wide range of wonderful subjects. It took the Science Department, with the help of the Art Department, to carefully consider all the entries. From sunlight streaming through clouds to pets, garden insects to birds on the wing, the range that was entered was breathtaking. We eventually managed to select 15 images as the crème de la crème, the best of the best. These finalists were a selection from year groups and taken with a wide range of cameras from mobile phones to SLR Digitals.
Our decision was made, the highly placed awards of 1GB pen drives went to: Shannon Andrews (8CG), Jasmine Weston (8OW), Lucy Hart (8PJ), Abi Boyce (9REo), Georgi Boyce (9KM), Ellie Sorsby (9RCo), Hannah Martin (9SWa), Matt Cushing (11SL), Scott Woodhouse (11SW) and Michael Ashmore (11SKi). The overall winner was an astonishing shot of a frog peering out from under a Lily leaf in a pond. Hearty congratulations and a USB Photoframe were presented to James Headleand (9HR) for his wonderful picture. Thank you to everyone that took part.
Kirstin McAulay Science Department
RUGBY NEWS Rugby continues to be a popula r and successful sport at School. We can now
boast outside coaches for Year 7 & 9 and for Girls rugby. This is an excellent opportunity for pupils to get involved, no matter what your level of ability. These sessions will be continuing after Christmas. The U16 squad continued their excellent run in the Hampshire C u p c o m p e t i t i o n . T h e y comprehensively defeated a spirited Fort Hill School (Basingstoke) 41 – 0. The try scorers are too numerous to mention but the whole squad have been committed to training and this is now starting to ‘bear fruit!‛ We look forward to a home tie against either Henry Court School (Fareham) or Priory School (Gosport). This is a semi-final tie against two Sports Colleges so our home support will be vital! Please come and support the boys!
BASKETBALL I have been really disappointed with the level of participation in basketball over the last half-term. After
the big strides we took last year I was hoping to build on this and perhaps build winning seasons. This will only happen if pupils are willing to come to practices scheduled at lunchtimes and after-school. We will continue these sessions after Christmas, so let‛s see you there, so we can build on last year‛s success. Even if you are new to basketball, you can learn and get involved!
Once again, thank you to all members of staff who have given up of their free time to enrich the lives of Eggar‛s students. Have a very happy Christmas and see you in the New Year!
Mr S Laycock PE Curriculum Leader
