Issue 6 – 9th October 2015

Gildredge House Bulletin
Issue 6, 9th October 2015
Mrs Logan, Director of Finance and Administration, with Gold medal-winning Construction Manager, Matt Keefe of Willmott Dixon
Construction Manager of the Year
It's incredible to think that it is
almost a year since our building
work was complete and the full
site handed over to the school.
Those of us involved in the
project for 18 months prior to
that still have fond memories of
collaborating with our builders,
Willmott Dixon. So it was with
immense pride that we went to
the CIOB Construction Manager
of the Year Awards last night, in
support of one of the 69
finalists, Matt Keefe, at a
glittering ceremony in London's
west end.
Matt Keefe joined Gildredge
House halfway through, when
the previous manager was
moved to another project, which
was a challenging time for the
build. Immediately, Matt took
the lead and, with incredible
patience, skill and good humour,
steered
the
project
to
completion.
Last night, he was one of only 10
to be awarded a Gold medal in
recognition of his achievement.
Mrs Logan and I were proud to
be there to see Matt and
Gildredge House celebrated in
this impressive event in the
presence of the best names in
the construction industry.
Visitors to our school are often
impressed by our buildings, and
in particular the Atrium and the
skilful blending of old and new.
But most importantly the site
development is testament to
what can be achieved through
meaningful collaboration and
creativity. We will always have
an affection for Matt and his
team and remember the special
part they played in the making
of Gildredge House.
Mrs Lea Gilbert
Head Teacher
In this week’s issue
 Construction Manager of the
Year
 Year 7 Open Day
 House Harvest
 Lower School News
 Biology Week
 Students of the Week and
Happy Notes
Gildredge House Bulletin
Issue 6, 9th October 2015
Year 7 Open Day
We thoroughly enjoyed last Saturday morning’s Open Day for prospective Year 7 students and their
parents. It was a vibrant and impressive event, attended by over 900 visitors. Our students acquitted
themselves extremely well as usual and are to be congratulated and thanked for their efforts as tour
guides and subject representatives. We are grateful also to our staff who put on exciting and
memorable displays. Applications for Year 7 close on 31st October and further details of how to apply
can be found on our school website: Admissions Policy 2016-17
Gildredge House Bulletin
Issue 6, 9th October 2015
Year 7 Open Day Roll Call of Thanks
We would like to give thanks to
the following students who
assisted the school at the recent
Open Day.
Amelie Ali
Braa Alkabbani
Benjamin Armstrong
Jakob Berhane
Izzie Bett
Anna Broughton
Jack Burch
Cameron Burleigh
Connor Burleigh
Sam Campbell
Marketa Carruthers
Khiera Carter-Flock
Georgia Collingham
Freya Cowley
William Coxall
Millan Curtis
Abigail Cuttell
Jessie Daw Collins
Keeley Dunstall
Joshua Faithful
Emily Garland
Miles Harper
Harry Hawkins
Charlie Hawkins
Max Hayman
Kate Holman
Madeleine Horta Hopkins
Ciara Ings
Eloise Key
Maddison King
Henry Cordner
Charlotte Erskine
Aleksander Kocev
Eva Koceva
Florence Long
Toby Lord
Rachel Lucas
Emily Lucas
Alfie Marchant
Dulcea Mayhew
Kenzie Miller
Benedict Noon
Honey Overs Pearson
Tilly Rayner
Ellie Rhodes
Rachel Robinson
Elliot Sketchley
Matthew Stanton
Nick Stanton
Sam Stephens
Luke Stevens
Millie Stewart
Joseph Terry
Xavier Thurgood
Anastasia Timofejeva
George Walker
Izzie Watson
Gabriel Watson
Katie Wiseman
Oscar Wolff
Romilly Huxley
Kirsty Whittle
Jessica Ray
National Poetry Day
In celebration of National Poetry Day
Gildredge House students produced
their own poetic masterpieces on the
theme of ‘Light’ as well as
performing their own interpretations
of the poem ‘Friendship’ by the
magnificent John Hegley.
The accompanying photo shows how
much interest their endeavours
engendered.
As someone once said, ‘Poetry is
exactly the right words in exactly the
right order’ and the enthusiasm and
interest which our students showed
proved this to be the case, with just
a little artistic licence.
Paul Honeyford
Head of English
James Wiseman
Jaya Barker
Kayden Wilkins
Holly Rock
Harry Jakeman
Natalia Jupp
Mollie Short
Paige Michie
Isla Bamforth
Ella Hebron
Millie Campbell
Mimi Wilton
Madeleine Thornton-Barter
Chloe Moulding
Amelia Doidge
Rhiannon Lehane
Hannah Whittle
Elsie Brown
Ellie Molloson
Hannah Long
Max Vandenwijngaerden
Lee Graves
Kira Hesse
Jasmine Anderton
Luke Newman
Olivia Trewin
Rachel Denney
Daniel Ashford
Zac Ashford
Matilda Cavaliere
Rosie Clifford
Esther Pulford-Shoosmith
Gildredge House Bulletin
House Harvest
This year’s House Harvest was bigger than ever,
with tables stretching all along one side of the
Lower School Hall. Once again, students in the six
Houses donated food with packaging which
coordinated with their House colours, creating a
rainbow of red-orange-yellow-green-blue-white.
This amazing display of food was supplemented by
decorations in house colours including pictures,
poems and even a cardboard ‘Douglas’ Bader! The
food was packed off in a van to the Foodbank
today to help those in need across Eastbourne.
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Gildredge House Bulletin
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Lower School News
Last Wednesday the Year 1 parents were invited
to attend a Curriculum Evening to help them to
support their children’s learning at home.
Feedback from parents was that the evening
provided lots of information and fun activities.
We hope to run further Curriculum Afternoons
for any parents who would find it helpful after
Christmas.
This half term we have introduced Book Buddies with our Year 2 students coming to read to the Year 1
students each week. As you can see from the pictures, the children in Year 2 love being good reading
role models and the Year 1 children have enjoyed hearing all the stories. Each class even had a visit
from one book character who came to answer the questions they had written. Thank you to Sami and
Adam for playing the role of Max so well to each class! Later in the school year it will be the turn of the
Year 1 children to read to the Reception children.
Mrs C Geldard
Director of Lower School
Gildredge House Bulletin
Issue 6, 9th October 2015
Biology Week
Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th
October
Bio-Bodies Bake Off
Competition:
Next week a number of
biologically
themed
competitions will be running for
students to take part in. Prizes
and House points will be
available!
Fancy yourself as the
next British Bake Off champ?
Why not try baking a cake that is
decorated or shaped to resemble
a human body cell or organ?
Friday
16th
October
is
‘Physiology Friday’. Any cakes
will be sold to raise funds for
Spider in da House!: Diabetes UK.
September and October are the
Draw your Favourite
months for spiders! The free app
Fungus Competition:
'Spider in da House' is available
in the Android and Apple app
What is your favourite
stores. Download to record the fungus?
From
moulds
to
different species of helpful mushrooms, there are plenty to
house spider that are lurking in choose from! UK Fungus day is
your home.
Sunday 11th October. Why not go
for a woodland walk and see
Photography
how many species you can spot?
Competition:
Take a picture of your favourite
animal, plant or ecosystem.
What’s
Organism?:
That
From Monday a number
of laminated macro images of
organisms or parts of organisms
will be posted around school for
students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 12
to identify.
All competition entries should be
submitted to Dr Mansfield by
8.25 am Friday 16th October.
Photographs may be printed off
for submission or sent by email.
The Bio-Bodies Bake Off entries
should be brought to S6 for
judging by 8.25am clearly
labelled with the name and tutor
group of the entrant.
The cakes will be available for
sale at lunchtime only from S6.
If you do not wish your cake to
be sliced up and sold in aid of
Diabetes UK, then please ensure
this is clearly marked on the
container and don’t forget to
collect it by the end of the day.
Dr Mansfield
Teacher i/c Biology
Forensic Science Open Day
Are you interested in a career gation, but it is definitely varied,
in forensic science?
challenging
and
rewarding.
The Surrey and Sussex Forensics
team will be talking to students
about the realities of working in
police forensics at a careers open
day.
The event takes place on Saturday 14th November at the Amex
Stadium, Brighton. Members of
the team will be on hand
throughout the day to talk about
the work of the department, the
Here at Gildredge House, we love different career options on offer
putting Science into practice. and the qualifications needed.
Many students enjoyed our CSI The event is open to school-age
twilight club last year. If you children who are interested in
have are interested in a possible forensics as a future career and
career in Forensic Science, see will soon be deciding upon their
the following message from the A’ Level options, or those looking
Surrey and Sussex Forensics Team into university courses. They will
about an upcoming careers leave the event with a clearer
event.
idea of what’s involved in a caWorking in the Forensics Team reer in Police forensics and what
may not be exactly like an epi- personal qualities, skills and
are
required.
sode of CSI: Crime Scene Investi- qualifications
If you are a student deciding on
your future, you can book a place
by
emailing
forensicsdays@sussex.pnn.police.uk
selecting one of the following
time slots: 9.00am - 12.30pm;
13.30pm
4.30pm
We will then allocate an exact
time for your attendance, nearer
the date. Students are welcome
to bring parents with them if
they wish.
Mr Alker
Head of Science
Students in the CSI Twilight Club
Gildredge House Bulletin
Issue 6, 9th October 2015
Students of the Week
Chosen by their Form Tutors, these students
have done something that has made them stand
out this week.
Year 7
Year 7
7 Bader: Sam Stephens – for his help on Open
Morning and his lovely House Harvest
contribution.
8 Bader: Ella Gordon – for taking the lead in many
PSHEE discussions this week.
7 Carter: Ella Hebron – for continuing with her
riding lessons even though she finds it really
tough!
7 Hopkins: Emelia Spirou – for being a very good
friend and for being happy and helpful.
7 Johnston: Sahara Bevan – for her commitment
to House Harvest.
7 Ravilious: Emily Lucas – for her contributions to
Open Day.
7 Shackleton: Sam Reed – for improving his
punctuality in the mornings.
8 Carter: Ella Mace – for her attitude and effort in
preparation for her Maths assessment.
8 Hopkins: Matthew Stanton – for helping to
organise the tutor group food for House Harvest.
8 Johnston: Jasmine Anderton – for continued effort
in all areas.
8 Ravilious: William Player – for helping with the
computer during PSHEE.
8 Shackleton: Holly Rock – for supporting the school
at Open Morning and bringing in cakes for her form
group.
Well done, all of you!
Miss McCollin
Head of Section: Years 7 & 8
Happy Notes
The following Lower School children all received Happy Notes for
following the Gildredge House Way:
Year 1:
Year 2:
Maathavi Rajendra
Thomas Crewe
Natalie Niewirow
Emma Afonsa Mota
Sam Crum
Jonny Walton
Louis Kelly
Matilda Hellicar-Chamberlain
Well done!
Mrs C Geldard
Director of Lower School
REMINDERS:
Year 7 and Year 12 Meet the Tutor Evening: Thursday 15th October at 6.00pm
Last Day of this half term: Friday 16th October Term Resumes: Monday 2nd November
Reception Open Morning: Saturday 7th November 9.30am-12.30pm
SIXTH FORM
BULLETIN TEAM
This week’s Bulletin has been produced with the assistance of our new
Sixth Form Bulletin Team. Thanks go to:
Rachel Denney, Ella Connor, Beth Simpson and Fatima Dambam Year 12