Weekly News - Friday 20th March 2020

Scholarships

We are thrilled to announce that our Year 6 pupils have performed extremely well in the independent school entrance processes. Following the 11+ entry assessments and interviews, they have been awarded the following scholarships. As you will see, it is an impressively long list! Many congratulations to all of these children, and to all of the other Year 6 children - we are so pleased that your hard work has been acknowledged in this way.

Headington School
Academic Scholarship - Catherine L
Music Scholarship - Catherine L

Long Close School
Academic Scholarship - Taha U

Merchant Taylors School
Academic Scholarship - Daniel G-J

Northwood College
Academic Scholarship - Aarna A

Academic Scholarship - Esha T
Art Scholarship - Kaixin F
Art Scholarship - Ridhima M
Sport Scholarship - Rhea A-V

Reddam House School
Academic Scholarship - Ibraheem F

Royal Masonic School
All-Rounder Scholarship - Ridhima M

St. Helen's School, Northwood
Academic Scholarship - Aarna A
Academic Scholarship - Ridhima M

St. Mary's School
Academic Scholarship - Jasmine B

St. Paul's Girls' School
Music Exhibitions for Flute and Voice - Catherine L

Wycombe Abbey School
Music Scholarship - Catherine L

Music Personality of the Term

The Musician of the Term trophy was awarded this term to Jasmine B, who has always worked conscientiously and demonstrated great enthusiasm over many years in all aspects of music at St. Helen's College. Jasmine has excellent music skills, applies and shares creative ideas well in class work, and has is an excellent role model within the music department as a music prefect. She has been a regular member of the Junior, Senior and Chamber Choirs and she regularly performs in assemblies and recitals. As well as playing the recorder fluently, Jasmine plays the piano and the guitar, and has recently taken her Grade 5 singing exam. Well done, Jasmine!

PA Easter Egg Winners

The following children won the PA Easter egg raffle today. Some of these children were not in school but don't worry - we will hold onto their prizes for them until we return!

Ducklings - Alana P
Robins - Aaria M
Wrens - Nihaal P
Kingfishers - Millie B 
Owls - Caitlin P
1C - Avar D
1HC - Ashvika A
2B - Hana H
2H - Lachlan J
3B - India C
3M - Milo M
4KT - Nirvaan D
4T - Avaani M
5A - Jessica L
5G - Joban K
6M - Jai D
6RD - Aran C

Many thanks to the PA for their generosity in donating these Easter prizes!
 

Outdoor Choir

This week the Senior Choir took their musicality outdoors and delighted Accent staff, other pupils and staff (including catering staff) with a medley of Frozen songs. It was wonderful to see and hear such uplifting musicality around the Windsor Garden and playground.

 

 

 

 

Sports News

Well done to the girls who played in the netball rally last Saturday. The team lost in the semi finals and were awarded bronze medals. They were also presented with gold medals and the cup for winning the league. Congratulations, girls.

 

 

 

 

Staff News

We know that you will wish to join us in congratulating Ms Califano (1HC) who is expecting her second child!