ST SAMPSON’S HIGH SCHOOL
PARENTS’ NEWSLETTER
May 2013
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staff may be able to answer.
A Message from our Headteacher
Dear Parents/Carers
This is our first Summer with the new St Sampson’s uniform and, despite us coming to the end of the year, students are still looking really smart in their school uniforms, thank you to all parents for your support with this. For the Summer Term jumpers, which are the optional part of our uniform, do not need to be worn. Just blazer and tie. We said good bye to year 11 last week with some sadness, they have matured into a lovely group of students who I am sure will do us proud with their results this Summer, their future studies and careers. We are holding our first ever Summer Fayre on Sunday 23rd June. Prizes, helpers, books and cakes are all needed and we hope you will all pop in for part of the day to support our PTA and school. With the Summer Fayre, Sports Day, Opportunities Week, and the Coastal Walk still to come; we are looking forward to the next half term and hope the weather is kind to us! Yours sincerely
Mrs A Bolt Headteacher
Car Park
Please would Parents/Carers note that when they are waiting for students at the end of school they should use the designated car parking area to the West of the site. At no time should Parents/Carers park or wait in either the staff car parking area or the disabled bays. We have had problems with cars getting blocked in and we have the students leaving on their motorbikes and bikes in this area and it needs to be kept clear at all times due to Health and Safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding. Goodbye to Year 11!
We say good bye to our current Year 11 on Friday 17th May. We would like to wish them every success in their up and coming exams and hope that their Prom Night is an enjoyable night!
Staff News
Ms Ace-Hopkins, from the Ladies College, has been appointed as Head of Geography, Ms G Lumb has been appointed as Teacher of Science and Ms S Addelsee has been appointed as Teacher of English. They will all start with us in September 2013 and we look forward to welcoming them.
Request re Medical Needs
There seems to be an increasing amount of students coming down to the Medical room who are asthmatic and they haven’t got their inhalers with them at school. Could we ask that should your child be asthmatic you ensure they have their inhalers in their school bags at all times? We would also be happy to keep a spare in the Medical cabinet for them should they forget to put it in their bag. Please bring the “emergency” inhalers to the office in the box with the dosage instructions and child’s name on. Thank you.
Creative Arts Department News
Rotary Young Photographer Competition Jo Le Prevost won the Rotary Young Photographer Competition. St Sampson’s High was asked to represent Guernsey in this competition and Jo’s photographs will now go forward to the National competition. Roxy Hooper achieved runner up. Congratulations to both girls.
Music Exam success Congratulations to the following students who all achieved success in their recent music examinations: Matthew Holland (year 7) Grade 2 trombone with distinction Bethan Batiste (year 10) Grade 2 Piano Hayley Corbett (year 8) Grade 4 oboe Alex Gill (year 8) Grade 1 Drum Kit with distinction James Thompson (Year 8) Grade 4 Cornet with merit Sophie Mahy (year 11) Grade 5 singing with merit Rosie Pennington (year 11) Grade 5 singing with merit Leah Moore (year 7) Grade 2 clarinet M.A.D night! Thursday 4th July is the Music Art Drama night starting at 7.30pm at St Sampson's High School. Tickets will be available from the school office after the half term holiday. Please come and join us to enjoy a showcase of students work including a wide variety of Musical and Dramatic performances as well as viewing the Art Exhibition which will display work from all year groups. Year 7 Sweeney Todd Performances Year 7 students are currently working towards their class productions of 'Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street'. This project will culminate on Tuesday 2nd July and parents and carers are welcome to attend to see their stage work in Drama, singing in music and clay work in Art. Performance times will be 10.50 am for 7LES, 7KBN and 7ETN and 1.25 pm for 7TLR, 7ATE and 7SPE. The Doomsday Project Year 10 band 'The Doomsday Project' has had a busy term receiving many invitations to play outside of school. They have performed twice at 'The Doghouse' and were kept busy on Liberation Day with sets at 'The Last Post' (for Vale Earth Fair) and The Parrot. They have also been booked for a number of social events for friends, family and local schools. Watch out for them in the coming months with future gigs including Cobo balcony. 'The Doomsday Project' is George Russell, Alex Ogier, Adam Walford and Jake Pemberton.
Lunch After school
MONDAY
Choir 12.40 EF7
TUESDAY
Drama Club
12.40 Hall
Percussion Group NEW!
12.40 EF7
Art Club
3-4pm
All years
WEDNESDAY
Guitar with Mark Guillou
EF7 12.25
THURSDAY Recorder Ensemble
NEW! 12.40 EF7
Art Club
3-4pm
All years
FRIDAY
Brass Group
12.40 EF7
Orchestra
3-4pm
Year 8 Charity Fund Raising
Our Year 8 tutor groups had been collecting pennies to see which tutor group collected the most money/made the longest line in the Hall. I am pleased to say we collected £41.86 for Comic Relief and 8CMS had a staggering 3 1/2 widths of the Hall collecting £19. Well done all of Year 8.
Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh
Since the start of the spring term the Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh group have been working at completing the hours towards their Physical section. They have had a choice this year of participating in Climbing at school or Sailing down at the Sailing Trust. I have been very grateful for the support that the School has provided by having Mr Le Goupillot and Mr Thomas to help run the sessions. Without them it would not have been possible. The pupils who have been Climbing, Ryan Cherry, Ezekiel Boyce and Connor Alexander (Year 10) have not only completed their hours but they have also completed their NICAS Level 1 and are almost ready for assessment in their NICAS Level 2. These are nationally recognised Indoor Climbing qualifications. Well done!
Humanities Department
Parents are able to access the History homework for Mr Murphy’s lessons on the school website. Year 7 homework club Any year 7’s wanting extra support with their homework there is a Homework club operating on Tuesday lunchtimes in AG10. Film Club The RS department has recently set up a film club for years 10 and 11 on Thursday lunchtimes. This is with the aim of providing students with an extra opportunity to find out more about some of the ethical issues that are studied in class such as, abortion, euthanasia, crime, war, genetic engineering, and many others. There are many Blockbuster films that deal with these issues and we feel this is an excellent opportunity to provide students with extra information for their exams. Revision material will also be available for those who want it. Some films such as Million Dollar Baby and Juno are rated 15. Whilst it is legal to show films to under-15s for educational purposes, we are asking parents to give permission if their child is still 14. Students aged 14 will not be able to attend without a signed consent form.
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Sports Report
The St Sampson’s High School PE department would like to thank the Prison for their kind donation of PE equipment. This equipment has included: Indoor Footballs, Badminton Rackets, Shuttlecocks, Tennis Rackets and Tennis Balls. On Thursday 23rd May 2013 St Sampson’s High School held their annual sports day – results will follow in the next newsletter. A team of boys and girls were entered into the Liberation Day Relay Race. Both teams came in 3rd Place. Well done to all who took part. Island Girls Touch Rugby Festival The girls have been putting in time afterschool at the Touch Rugby training sessions led by Miss Matthews and Geraint Cooper (The Island Rugby development officer). Over the 6 sessions they learnt the fundamentals of the game and developed an understanding for the rules. This training led to very impressive results.
The year 7 & 8 team, (Bethany Topley, Utopia Blackwood, Megan Hockey, Danni King, Lauren Smeed, Leonie O’Regan, Caitlin Ellis, Sorcha Todd and Renee Hubert) were undefeated during the tournament winning all of their back to back games, not conceding even 1 touch down! The players rotated during the 12 minute games and they showed an excellent level of fitness and determination. It was by far one of the most impressive performances shown by a St Sampson’s High School team!
The year 9 & 10 team, (Kayla Skillet, Khiasten Henry-Marquand, Chloe Macdonald, Megan Truffitt, Caris Eker, Tiegan Batiste, Jade Ferbrache, Jess McKenzie, Olivia Klucznyk, Skye Mollet and Charlotte Coutanche) also played very well throughout the tournament. The final match we played would determine the result of the Tournament. It went to the wire against La Mare De Carteret and at the final whistle finished as a draw. This placed us as Runners up. Another excellent performance by the St Sampson’s High School girls. They did themselves proud!
Girls and Boys Badminton Leagues The Island Schools Badminton leagues were set up slightly differently this year due to the high numbers of pupils wishing to take part. We entered 3 teams into both the Girls and Boys leagues. The matches have been played up at the Rohais Badminton Halls every Tuesday with last term seeing the girl’s games and this term seeing the boy’s games. Overall we have performed very well. We have won several times against Grammar, Blanchelande and Les Beaucamps. Well done to all the players who have committed their time.
SPORTS CLUBS - JUNE and JULY
DAY
8:00-
8.25
LUNCH AFTER-SCHOOL
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Girls Cricket (THT/CMS)
Year 7/8 softball training
(AMG/JIE)
Girls Trampolining Club (THT)
Year 7 Softball fixtures
Year 8 Softball fixtures
(AMG/JIE)
TUESDAY Le Murier sports hall (All Lunch) Swimming Club (THT)
WEDNESDAY Year 9/10 softball training
(AMG/JIE)
Girls Basketball Shooting (THT)
Year 9 Softball fixtures
Year 10 Softball fixtures
(AMG/JIE)
DofE Club (CMS)
THURSDAY Year 7/8 five-a-side
(AMG/JIE)
All Years Girls Football
(GFA + CMS)
All Years Girls Netball (CMS)
FRIDAY Year 9/10 five-a-side (AMG/JIE)
All years Rounders (CMS)
All years football training
(AMG/JIE)
Sports Day Results
Year 7 Boys Girls
Event Winner Winner
Javelin Matt Holland B Ellie Terpstra J
Shot Harry Le Page L Leonie O'Regan L
High Jump J.P Druce/Tom Vaudin Melissa Wilson J
Long Jump Alex Druce L Mariah Stewart J
Triple Jump
Discus Harry Le Page L Alex Guillemot J
200 metres J.P Druce J Chelsea Hutton L
800 metres Declan Gilman B Jessie Staples B
100 metres Jenson Hickman B Melissa Wilson J
300/400 metres Reece Hockey J Caitlin Ellis J
1500 metres Declan Gilman B Jessie Staples B
Relay Lihou 1 L Brechqou/Jethou
Year 8 Boys Girls
Event Winner Winner
Javelin Alex Vaudin B Christina Allen J
Shot Jack Mear B Sam Vaudin B
High Jump Becksley Wild J Lauren Draper B
Long Jump Tom Walden J Danni King B
Triple Jump Charlie White L Deanna Sargent L
Discus Shaun Riley J Nabia Rahman L
200 metres Tom Walden J Utopia Blackwood J
800 metres Jacques Wilcox L Renee Hubert L
100 metres Tom Walden J Utopia Blackwood J
300/400 metres Alex Van Katwyk L Megan Hockey L
500 metres Sammy Archenoul B Renee Hubert L
Relay Brechqou 1 B Jethou 1 J
Year 9 Boys Girls
Event Winner Winner
Javelin Ben Relph B Khiasten H-M J
Shot James Jones B Khiasten H-M J
High Jump Sam King B Jade Packham L
Long Jump Jordan Kelly J Kirstie Marquis B
Triple Jump Jordan Kelly J Khiasten H-M J
Discus James Jones B Jessamy Hughes B
200 metres Sam Mahy L Jade Packham L
800 metres Matt Renouf B Megan Brouard L
100 metres Jordan Kelly J Grace Shearer B
300/400 metres Sam King B Jade Packham L
1500 metres Luke Bott L Charlotte Coutanche L
Relay Brechqou 1 B Brechqou 1 B
Year 10 Boys Girls
Event Winner Winner
Javelin Matt Hood B Skye Mollet B
Shot Adam Ashcroft J Skye Mollet B
High Jump Matt Hood B Olivia Klucznyk L
Long Jump Chris Girauld B Chloe McDonald B
Triple Jump Alex Ogier L Eloise Willis B
Discus Adam Ashcroft J Courtney Butcher B
200 metres Chris Girauld B Dovanna Folmi L
800 metres Owen Hunt B Alisha Le Sauvage J
100 metres Zac Masterton Pipet B Olivia Klucznyk L
300/400 metres Skye Mollet B Vince Hockey B
1500 metres Owen Hunt B Alisha Le Sauvage J
Relay Brechqou B Brechqou B
Wins Records Points Empty
places Unclaimed Points
Brecqhou 40 11 1233 4 Jethou 27 8 994 4 Lihou 25 7 1114 4 Total 92 26 3341 12 -121
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Medieval Guernsey
As part of Opportunities Week this year Mr Thorpe, Mrs Massey and Mrs Searle in conjunction with Castle Cornet are taking students back to 1468 when Guernsey was recovered to the throne of England under Edward IV. As part of this activity we have 17 students attempting to make their own clay pot drinking vessel, sew authentic costume, eat Medieval food, learn various Medieval trades and more besides. We are running an after school club every Wednesday running up to Opportunities Week and when June arrives the odd Saturday too. Now we could do with your help. Can you help us either through sponsorship? The students are going to attempt to handsew their own shirt or shift Mr Thorpe would love to acquire sufficient authentic clothing to dress each volunteer top to tail this could cost up to £250, the campfire equipment will cost over £500. Perhaps you could donate some materials (linen, broadcloth, melton, possibly old unpatterned curtains? etc), or perhaps you have a skill we could use – such as being a dab hand with the needle? If you can help in whatever way please contact Mr Thorpe via the school. Thank you.
PTA – Home Schools Link
Tuesday 9th July 6.30 - 8.30pm – A Disco is being held for years 7 and 8 and year 6 pupils that
will be joining the schools in September. The theme will be 'red, white and blue' and tickets will be
on sale at school or available on the night.
A Summer Fete is planned for Sunday 23rd June 2013 from 12 to 4 pm in the grounds of
the Baubigny Schools. Assault course, lots of different stalls, Beat the Goalie, Cross Bar Challenge,
bouncy castles, refreshments and entertainment to name a few! Lots of fun for the whole family.
Help will also be needed for this big event so please contact Claire Felbabel on 07781 415257 or
Anne-Marie Woodhead on 07781 152498 if you can spare an hour to run a stall during the
afternoon.
The PTA will be running a raffle with the winning tickets being drawn at the school fete. The top
prize is £1000 cash with many other fantastic prizes including travel tickets and meal vouchers.
Students will have brought tickets home to sell, and more tickets are available through the school
office or at the fete. Please do your best to help the PTA raise money for the school by selling as
many tickets as you can, either return the stubs together with the funds or any unsold tickets to
school by 15th June.
School Dates 2013
Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May Half Term
Monday 3rd June to Friday 7th June GCSE Exams
Monday 10th June to Friday 14th June GCSE Exams
Monday 17th June to Friday 21st
June
GCSE Exams
Saturday 23rd June Summer Fete
Monday 24th June to Tuesday 25th
June
LAST GCSE Exams
Monday 1st July Art Exhibition
Monday 1st July to Tuesday 2nd
July
Year 7 Sweeney Todd rehearsals
Wednesday 3rd July Year 6 transition Day and Open
Evening for Parents
Friday 5th July Sponsored Walk
Wednesday 10th July to Friday 12th July Opportunities Week
Wednesday 17th July Charity Fund raising day
Thursday 18th July Commendation Assemblies
Friday 19th July End of Term for Summer Holidays
Monday 2nd September Staff Training Day
Tuesday 3rd September Students return to school
