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THE GRIFFIN FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER 2014
Mon 20 Oct
Tues 21 Oct
Wed 22 Oct
Thur 23 Oct
Fri 24 Oct
27-31 Oct
Mon 3 Nov
Thur 6 Nov
Mon 10 Nov
Tues 11 Nov
Wed 12 Nov
Thur 13 Nov
Fri 14 Nov
Mon 17 Nov
Fri 21 Nov
Sat 22 Nov
Mon 24 Nov
Wed 26 Nov
Thur 27 Nov
Fri 28 Nov
Mon 1 Dec
Wed 3 Dec
Thur 4 Dec
Fri 5 Dec
Wed 10 Dec
Thur 11 Dec
Fri 12 Dec
Mon 15 Dec
Thur 18 Dec
Fri 19 Dec
Mon 5 Jan 2015
Tues 6 Jan
Y8/9 Trip to Rose Theatre to see talk by author, Darren Shan (am)
Madrid Trip (Ys 8-11) leaving after school (to 27/10)
PSHCE Day, Fright Night, Y7 PSHCE Day Trip Kingston Heritage Walk
7pm Drama: Blackout
9am Visit of Michael Tobin, CEO of the Telecity Group, Break Up for Half Term
HALF TERM
8.40am School Starts
Senior Maths Challenge
KS3 Study Skills Day
7A/B/C Visit to the Science Museum
8pm Y10 Drama Performance at Surbiton YMCA with Benchmark Theatre
7.30pm Prizegiving
P2 Whole School Reading
Academic Review Day
Y13 A2 English Literature Conference
FOSH Fund Raising Evening with Blind Panic
Y12 A2 English Literature Conference
Maths Day
7D/E/F Visit to the Science Museum
Profession Learning Day—pupils not in school
A2 Geography Study Day at RGS
AS Geography Study Day at RGS
7pm Drama: James & the Giant Peach
Y13 UCAS Internal Deadline, A2 Geography Tectonic Hazards Day
Y7 Trip to the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Rose Theatre (pm)
6.30pm Christmas Concert
Senior Citizen Christmas Party
Y7-10 School Exams (to 19/12)
2pm Christmas Carol Service at St Paul’s, Hook
Break Up at Lunchtime
Professional learning Day—pupils not in school
8.40am School Starts
Dear Parent/Carer
E- Learning
What is e-learning and why is it important?
On a basic level, “e-learning” describes the use of any form of computer system or device or programme to aid students’ learning. Examples might be SAMlearning, Honeycomb, the VDI and our
wireless network, as well as our Bring Your Own Device policy.
But e-learning is much more than a series of fashionable add-ons to the classroom experience. It is a
way of transforming it.
Even when I was at school in the 1970’s and 80’s, knowledge of all kinds could only be accessed via a
teacher or books. Technology has changed this completely: students can access knowledge, resources
and learning in ways which were previously unimaginable.
E-learning does not replace the teacher, but opens up possibilities for learning which empower students to become better learners.
Society has changed since the 1980’s. E-learning empowers schools to prepare students for changes
and challenges yet to come.
Kind regards,
Mr N. Smith
Headteacher
YEAR 7 & 8 FRENCH TRIP TO PICARDY JUNE 29TH-JULY 3RD 2015
We are delighted to announce plans to take our Year 7 & 8 students to France during the final half
term of the academic year. We will be staying at Cap’Aisne, Picardy where your son will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and catamaran. We will also be visiting the excellent Caverne de Dragon where we will be learning about the
history of World War One. We will also be visiting Paris for the day where we will walk along the
Champs Élysées, enjoy a boat trip on the Seine, and visit the Stade de France.
The cost of this trip is £400 and includes accommodation, all meals, transport and activities.
If you are interested in this trip please pay the £100 deposit by Parent Pay by Friday November 7th
2014. Mr Johnson Head of Modern Foreign Languages
UPCOMING EVENTS…
Blackout
On Oct 23rd Year 11 Drama will be performing Blackout by Davey Anderson in the hall at 7pm. The
play is based on interviews with Young Offenders and tells the story of James and his journey from
victim to perpetrator. Tickets cost £3 and will be available on the door. I look forward to seeing you
there!
Fright Night
Just a reminder that there will be a Fright Night taking place on Oct 22 nd for Yr 7 and 8 students. Join
us for spooky shenanigans around the school, from 5 – 7pm starting in the canteen. Entry is £3 on
the door. The event will feature a scary science show, the masque of the red death, the premiere of
School for Zombies movie, apple bobbing and much more! Feel free to come in costume, or to bring a
little extra money for face painting, cakes etc. Students will be accompanied by staff at all times.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our word this week is 'Opprobrium'. The word means a disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful
conduct. Alternatively, 'opprobrium' means a cause of shame or disgrace.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
If you enjoy fiction crazy stores like me you’ll love
Skulduggery Pleasant. It is an action packed book
about a skeleton detective on the hunt to find who
murdered Stephene’s uncle. Skulduggery is a skeleton detection who can control the elements to do
things like shoot fireballs, explode buildings and
make things dry to wet and back to dry in seconds.
Stephene is craving for danger and is up for
everything. Dominic Harris (7VAD)
FOSH CORNER
Last year FOSH money contributed a Lighting Rig for the Drama department – if you
come along to the drama ‘ Blackout’ next Thursday, 23rd October, you will see the
Lighting Rig in action.
FOSH is hosting a LIVE BAND EVENT on Saturday 22nd November, 7.00pm for a
7.30pm start when the band Blind Panic will play us music from 50’s to the present
day. There will be food on sale and a Licensed Bar. Tickets cost £5 for adults, (under
18’s free); tickets are now available on Parentpay. It promises to be a great evening
- So get out your dancing shoes, and bring along a party of friends..
All money goes to support the School and enable the purchase of additional resources.
Maybe your employer has a Charity supporting scheme, and can add to our income to the School?
NATIONAL POETRY DAY
Parents - what was the first poem you ever learnt? Was it one of the traditional nursery rhymes of yesteryear, learnt by heart as a small child listening to your own parents reading from your favourite illustrated book of
children’s stories and poems? Or was it much later when you were at
school, college or university learning poems as part of your beloved English literature studies? Maybe you can recite pages of Keats, or Shakespeare by heart? Maybe a poem takes you back to a special place or time,
bringing those happy, sad or life affirming moments straight back to the
forefront of your mind? Or maybe it’s just one of those simple nursery
rhymes that you most fondly remember after all.
Earlier this month it was National Poetry Day, a campaign for poets, poetry fans and poetry organisations to enjoy and participate in. Children love rhymes and rhythms; but poetry also helps them to
improve literacy, to articulating a story or argument, or even to deliver a punchline!
The theme for this year’s National Poetry Day was ‘Remember’, and that’s what
everyone at Southborough –both students and staff –
were tasked to do during recent morning tutorials. That
is, to remember – even if was just a few lines – of their
favourite poem.
The response from within the school was amazing, with
students across all year groups tweeting and emailing
their favourite lines. From ‘The Owl and The Pussycat’,
‘Jabbywocky’, and even war ‘poems’ recited by Baldrick
from Blackadder (thank you, Mr Scales), some were very
funny indeed! But just as memorable were the tender
love poems or moving lines of loss and heartache that
were submitted.
A selection of these written extracts are now on display up on B corridor for all to read and enjoy.
Thank you to all those students and staff members who put pen to paper and contributed their favourite lines of poetry. Many thanks also to Ms Brayne, our Literacy Co-ordinator, for ensuring that
the school participated in such a worthwhile and enjoyable project.
Weekly Fixtures List - w/c Monday 20th October
Fixture
Date
Staff
Y10 Basketball v Ravenswood – AWAY
20/10/14
CJO
Y8 Basketball v Hollyfield – AWAY
21/10/14
CJO
Y11’s 5 a side @ CCC
22/10/14
DED
Y7 Football v Rutlish - AWAY
23/10/14
KSC / ADU
Y11 Rugby v Hollyfield – AWAY
23/10/14
DED
Y9 Football v Rutlish - HOME
23/10/14
ACO
MENU w/c MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Chicken Tikka
Onion Bhajji
Burgers
Rice
Green Beans &
Peas
Fruit Crumble &
Custard
Shepherd’s Pie
Veggie
Shepherd’s Pie
Peas & Carrots
Raspberry Jelly
Chicken Joe’s
Tomato Twist
Cheesy Pasta
Mixed Veg
Butterscotch
Angel Delight
Spaghetti
Bolognaise
Veggie
Bolognaise
Garlic Bread
Sweetcorn
Fruit Sponge
Battered
Pollock
Veggie
Kievs
Chips
Peas
Rice Pudding
Jacket Potatoes, salads, paninis, baked beans, salad, fresh fruit and a variety of sandwiches and rolls
are also served every day.
MUSIC CLUBS
MONDAY: 12.50 – MUSIC 1 – YEAR 7 ‘PLAY TIME’ – for those who would enjoy
getting together with others on a variety of instruments and producing performances of various songs.
TUESDAY: 12.50 – MUSIC 1 – JAZZ BAND – at present we have 3 trumpets, 1
trombone and 1 baritone – any other competent brass players (at least Grade
4) would be very welcome.
WEDNESDAY: 12.50 – MUSIC 1 - UKULELE CLUB - if you have already played or you would like to
improve your skills, come along to make music!
THURSDAY: 12.50 – MUSIC 2 – MUSIC PRODUCTION CLUB – aimed at Year 9 pupils who are interested in working with technology/ sound production for the music industry.
FRIDAY: 12.50 – MUSIC 1 – SINGING CLUB – singing for everyone – all ages welcome!
MATHS CLUBS
The maths department offers help after school on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Please come along. If you’d like to develop your
thinking skills, why not join us at chess club or puzzle
club?
Lunch
After
School
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Chess club
(B7)
Chess club
(B7)
Maths help
for all years
(B8)
Chess club
(B7)
Maths help
for all years
(B7)
Chess club
(B7)
Maths help
for all years
(B6)
Chess club
(B7)
Maths help
for all years
(B5)
Puzzle club
(B5)
INDIVIDUAL AND WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOS
Individual photos and copies of the whole school photo have been given to students. If you wish to
order, please send back order forms and money in the sealed pack, or an envelope, by Tuesday 21
October. After that date you will be able to order direct with Kittle, the photograph company.
Southborough High School
PE Department
Key Stage 3 & 4 Extra-Curricular Programme Autumn Term 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Lunchtime
After School
Gym - Table Tennis
Club – up to 20 participants JCO
Astro –Y7
Astro – Y8
Basketball –
Yrs 7/8/9 CJO
Astro – Y9
No Clubs – Staff Meetings
Wednesday
Thursday
Astro – Y10
Y 7/8 cricket bowling
machine – 6th formers
Astro – Y11
Rugby Club - All Years
CJO / KSC / JCO / ACO
Football Club
ADU / JCO / KSC / ACO / DJO + Coach
Basketball – Squad players only –
KS4 & 5 CJO
Cricket Y7/8 – astro - Darren
Badminton – Gym JCO / DDE
Friday
Weights Room & Fitness Suite Extra-Curricular Programme
Lunchtime
After School
Y 11 Weights gym & Fitness
suite JCO
Staff Meetings
Monday
Tuesday
Y 10 weights gym & Fitness
suite* CJO
Ys 10/11/ 6th form weights
gym & Fitness suite*
Wednesday
6th form weights gym & fitness suite* KSC
The Muscle Project- MHA
Key Stage 3 self defence - GSR
Y10 Core PE
Y10/11 & 6th form weights gym
& Fitness suite* JCO
Ys 10/11 & 6th form weights
gym & fitness suite*
MHA
Thursday
Y11 Core PE
Friday
YEAR 7 AND 8 RUGBY
On a wet and windy Tuesday boys from year 7 and 8 trudged off to Holyfield to
play their first rugby match of the season. Not having enough year 8 boys for a
team 6 very brave year 7s eagerly volunteered to help the team and play the
match. We were defending our try line with huge amounts of energy but unfortunately about 15 minutes in we conceded a try. The boys heads didn't go down
and they stormed up the field and scored on of our own to make the score 5-5.
We then attacked and attacked and Holyfield were lucky to get to half time with
us not in the lead. The second half began how we ended and we were just
about to score when unfortunately they stole the ball and raced the length of
the pitch to score a try of their own, putting them into the lead. We continued
to attack and scored another try which made us level on tries but unfortunately
they then scored another try to win the match 3 tries to 2. An outstanding effort
from all the boys and especially to the year 7s who played, no one would have
known they were a year younger. Mr Colbert