December - South Wilts Grammar School for Girls

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December 2013
December
2013
We have come to the end of yet another busy term.
We say goodbye to Mr Graham Stroud (MFL) who stepped in to cover
a colleague’s absence and has proved to be a real asset to the
school. We welcome Mrs Melanie Jeffery in January, as teacher of
French. Mrs Jeffery will also run the extra-curricular Spanish class.
We also say goodbye to Miss Debbie Evans who has worked at
SWGS since 1990 starting as a teacher and quickly moving on to
become Head of Art. Miss Richardson has agreed to step up as Head
of Art for the remainder of the year and Mrs Sara Frost has been
employed as a teacher of Art.
We hope that everyone has a really good holiday. (Michele Chilcott)
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Centenarian
“Old Girl”
Page 4-5
Anti-Bullying
EPQ
Careers
Page 6
Mathematics
Page 7
English /
Drama
Page 8-9
Science
Page 10
Geography
History
Page 11
Food
Technology
ICT &
Business
Studies
Page 12
Languages
Page 13-18
Sport
Page 18-21
Music
Page 22
Charity
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South Wilts students visit centenarian “Old Girl” Phyllis Chant (neė Perry)
Maude Agombar and Harriet Allen recently interviewed
Phyllis, who used to attend our school in its first year at
the beginning of the twentieth century! Phyllis really
enjoyed meeting the girls. She was a delightful lady and
we were all inspired by her grit and determination.
Unfortunately Phyllis died in November - only a month
after her interview. We would like to dedicate this article
to her and her daughter Liz, who was also a student and
Head Girl in the 1960’s. (Mrs H Timperley)
‘Onwards’: What that meant in 1928 ….
A few weeks ago we got the exciting opportunity to go
and meet an ex-pupil of South Wilts. She was in the first
intake of the new grammar school, as before this the
girls were taught at Bishop Wordsworth’s School.
Phyllis Perry, who has lived in the Durrington area all her
life, fondly remembers school friends and family cycle
rides to Mudeford. She has recently celebrated her
100th birthday.
Over the years Salisbury has changed drastically from
how Phyllis remembers it: gone are the four different
cinemas where they played the National Anthem after each film, as well as the days cattle
were brought to the market when windows had to be boarded up for fear of a stray sheep
catapulting itself at them! The city is much larger nowadays.
There is one particular place that will always hold
a special place in her heart - St Francis’ Church,
where she and her husband were married on 2nd
November 1940. They first met when he arrived
in her Uncle’s grocery shop in Bulford, where
both she and her parents worked. They were the
first couple to be married in St Francis’ Church,
which had only just been built. Her mother had to
be interviewed by the Bishop in order to obtain a
one-off marriage licence. Her mother begged the
Bishop to think of this as a special request as
Phyllis’ fiance was home briefly from the war in
Europe. As he was in the army their wedding
had to take place during his five day leave,
following which they had a honeymoon in Exeter
for two nights. It didn’t get off to a great start as
there was an air raid on the first night, causing
them to hide under a table for hours with the
couple that they were staying with. However,
they remained happily married for 67 years and
had a daughter together, Liz, who later went on to
become Head Girl at South Wilts in the 1960’s.
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During her time at school she spent one year at Bishop’s
before moving to South Wilts in the year that it was opened,
then leaving in 1932, aged 16. Phyllis told us how proud her
mother was, as there
was an entrance exam.
Since then the uniforms
have changed - as have
the kilt lengths! We
thought that ours were
quite long, but evidently
not! At Bishop’s she
learnt Science and
Maths which she was
talented at, although she
didn’t enjoy Geometry or
Algebra … which still
seems to be a common
theme today!
Her favourite subjects
were French and Science and she also got the opportunity
to play tennis which she enjoyed. At the end of school the
girls could choose to take the Oxford School Certificate (an
equivalent qualification to GCSEs), and the Principal could
get them jobs if they wanted her to.
Phyllis left to attend a secretarial college which was opposite Iceland on Castle Street. A lot of
the girls did this as there were limited career opportunities for females at this time.
Our visit to meet Phyllis was hugely interesting and we can only hope that we will remember
our time at school as warmly as she does. We are very grateful to her and her daughter, Liz,
for giving us this opportunity.
(Maude Agombar 11N and Harriet Allen 11N)
Phyllis Ethel Chant
Order of Service
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Anti-Bullying Week November 2013
This year saw Year 11 prefects write and deliver an assembly for Years 7-10 on
bullying. Additionally one of the Year 10 students, who has been a Wiltshire Young
Ambassador, was involved in making a film about bullying which we were able to use
in the assembly for Years 11-13 in the same week. If you would like to have a look at this
excellent film which is called #breakthecycle, it can be found via a link on the Wiltshire
Sparksite website or on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9TLhFmrNTCQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUVSaHaTPKdjzgz5i9TaFV-Q.
We will be working on the topic of bullying as a school in February when a group of students
will be helping to re-write the bullying policy and make sure that it is both accessible and
credible to the students. If your daughter would like to be involved in this, please ask her to let
me know. We will also be following up the successful ZT campaign from last year with
another assembly in January to introduce or remind students of our commitment to a zero
tolerance for the use of homophobic language and bullying at South Wilts.
(Mrs C Stammers)
Year 12 Trip to Southampton University - EPQ
Forty-one Year 12 students were given the unusual opportunity to experience university for a
day, with full access to the library, electronic resources and onsite eating facilities. The
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) has been offered as an opt-in qualification to Year 12
students for the first time in SWGS this year and has proved to be a great success. Besides
providing students with the opportunity to develop the required research and writing skills they
will need in their University years, the course gives them complete freedom and independence
in researching an area of study that they have never had the opportunity to explore before.
The day was a great success and every one of the students who attended walked away with
greater insight into their area of study and fists full of journals and reading references to help
them in their final dissertations. Special thanks to all of those involved in organising and
supervising the event and to Chris Fuller from Southampton University for his hospitality and
support of our very fortunate students.
(Mr L Dew & Miss K Rogers - EPQ Co-ordinators)
Careers Update
It has been a busy term and in particular we have welcomed the schools liaison teams from
Oxford and Cambridge (Oxbridge) on 17 November 2013 to talk about applying, dispelling the
myths as well as exciting the students about highly competitive universities including Oxbridge.
We were very pleased to welcome students from other schools including BWS, Stonehenge,
Trafalgar, Sarum Academy, Ringwood, Test Valley, Wellington Academy and Corfe Hills from
Dorset. Unfortunately the Laverstock schools were unable to join us this time. Roisin from
Cambridge and Cressida from Oxford gave very interesting and informative talks to Year 11
students about competitive universities in general raising aspirations for all concerned. They
then spoke to Year 12 students regarding the specifics of the application process and finally to
the Year 13 students – how to cope with the dreaded interview with some difficult problems to
consider.
On 2nd December 2013 we welcomed Ambassadors from the Institute of Mechanical and
Electrical Engineers to talk to our Year 8 and 9 students about Sustainability and Climate
Change and where a career in Engineering can take them. In the afternoon 20 students
braved the walk to BWS to hear even more fascinating information.
In March we will be hosting a Women into Engineering Conference for our own students and
students from local schools. Here they will hear speakers, get involved in hands on
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engineering activities and get to speak to women who are in science. Details to follow.
A snap shot of year 11, 12 and 13 career related activities
Year 11 students are considering their post 16 options bearing in mind they must stay in
education or training until their 18th birthday. We hope they enjoyed the buzzing open evening
here and those who have visited other schools and colleges are on the way to deciding where
is best for them. Throughout the last couple of months and into January, each student will
have attended a 1:1 careers investigation meeting with me as well as a couple of subject
based talks explaining different careers options. Many students do not know what they want to
do when they are 18 – that is absolutely fine, they have at least two years to investigate and if
they are anything like me, revisit that decision throughout their lives. Further into next term,
students will work on their CV and take part in mock interviews with local employers. Key
date: 3rd February 2014 – Sixth Form application deadline.
Year 12 students have been settling in to Sixth Form life. A few have started to undertake
work experience and volunteering where it is needed for their career choice and others are
starting to consider their options. In the next two terms we will explore those options in depth,
helping each student make the right choice for them.
Key dates: full details will be sent to you at the appropriate times.
Thursday 6th February 2014 - Parents’ HE and Post 18 Options Briefing, 7pm.
Thursday 13th February 2014 - Parents’ Oxbridge Briefing at BWS, 7pm.
Friday 14th February 2014 - Post 18 and HE Conference combined with BWS, a fact-filled day
of speakers and exhibitions. Parents welcome to exhibition in the afternoon.
Tuesday 25th March 2014 - Oxford and Cambridge Conference for students who want to find
out more.
Summer term – visit to university.
Year 13 students have been finalising their plans, be it completing UCAS forms, investigating
training opportunities or applying for gap year programmes. I am sure those of you who have
been involved would be very grateful if we could abolish the term UCAS. The requirement
from universities to attend an interview as part of the application process has been on the
increase this year, so many students have diligently studied and prepared for this extra hurdle.
Many offers are coming in but many are still waiting. Universities can choose and often do, to
wait until the application form deadline of 15th January to consider any applications and are
expected to reply to an application by 31st March.
Students do not have to reply to their offers until 7th May and we will be working with them
individually to help them choose the right options for them when they are so much further into
their A levels. For those not applying this year, we will be working closely with them on their
applications and plans.
Key date: Thursday 27th February - Student Finance briefing session for parents.
Don’t forget our online careers resource: resourcecomp@nion. You can access it through
parent portal and it is full of useful information about careers, post 18 options and ideas and
many more besides.
One last thing: We are always grateful to the many parents who help us with practice
interviews for the Year 11 students and also help Year 13 students prepare for academic or
school leaver programme interviews. In addition, we would also like to thank the many
companies that help us with industry days and work experience placements. If you would like
the opportunity to work with us on some of these projects, please do not hesitate to contact
Mrs Mackay via careers@swgs.wilts.sch.uk. (Mrs J Mackay)
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MATHEMATICS
Senior Maths Challenge
79 students in Year 12 and 13 took part in the senior maths challenge and 51 were awarded
certificates – congratulations to all participants.
Gold
Y13: Amy Kinderman, Melissa Morris, Lucy Pike, Jessica Quigley, Bryony Richards and Grace
Rundle
Y12: Katy Aylward, Fiona Defty, Ksenia Solovieva and Kimberley Ward
Silver
Y13: Emma Clarke, Katie Collins, Hannah Croager, Anna Inman, Hannah Jackson, Natasha
Jager, Catherine Labdon, Katherine Morelli-Batters, Charlotte Orledge, Beth Rothwell, Georgia
Smith, Kate Smith and Stephy Walton
Bronze
Y12: Charlotte Adams, Anna Barnes, Charlotte Bateman, Molly Beatson, Esther Bersweden,
Caroline Burden, Georgia Clarke, Clover Crosse, Sophie Cutler, Alice Ditchfield, Tegan
Eldridge, Lydia Fagan, Sophie Finlay, Emily Hitchins, Rebecca Ingram, Cherry Irvine, Poppy
Iveson, Rebecca Lee, Katherine Memory, Claire Prince, Hannah Smith, Molly Smith
and Mary Thompson
Three of our students did so well that they were invited to compete in the follow-on rounds:
Lucy Pike took part in the Kangaroo, a European version of the Maths Challenge and Bryony
Richards and Kim Ward competed in the British Mathematical Olympiad. It is a great
achievement to be invited to participate in these demanding competitions – congratulations to
all three!
Senior Team Maths Challenge
A team of four Sixth Form mathematicians competed in this annual event and this year we
achieved our highest ever place, just one mark behind the overall winners. I was really proud
of our team, not only because of their undoubted mathematical prowess but also because their
positive attitude to the competition was so evident. Congratulations to Emma Clarke, Michelle
Poole, Bryony Richards and Kim Ward. (Ms J Offner)
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ENGLISH / DRAMA
Year 13 Trip to Salisbury Odeon Cinema
On 18th November 2013 the English department went to a theatre event being hosted at
Salisbury Odeon Cinema. A group of Year 13 students went to see a filmed performance of
Danny Boyle’s acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Frankenstein. Amongst the gore, the terror
and the pathos, the most memorable thing for the Year 13’s seemed to be
Benedict Cumberbatch.
(Mrs E Phelps/Mr M Harrison)
The David Hopkins Lecture
BWS old boy David Hopkins, Emeritus Professor of English Literature at Bristol University,
returned to his old school in November to deliver a lecture as part of BWS’s Shakespeare 450
programme of events. Year 12 English Literature students were invited to join the boys to
listen to Professor Hopkins discuss Dr Johnson’s criticism of Shakespeare. Of particular
interest were his comments on Macbeth and the changing attitudes to language since the First
Folio was printed. At the end of the lecture he was kind enough to chat to students about
admissions to Bristol.
(Mrs C Smallwood)
London Theatre Residential 2013
During the October half
term holidays twenty-one
Year 12 Theatre Studies
students had a fabulous
two days in London’s
Theatre district. We saw
two productions during our
stay - One Man Two
Guvnors and The Woman
in Black (on Halloween!) In
addition to this we also had
a backstage tour of the
National Theatre, managing
to see the preparations for
their 50th Anniversary
performance which was the
following Saturday - a great
opportunity. On the second
day we took part in an
inspiring workshop on
building tension at The Fortune Theatre, performing ourselves on The Woman in Black stage with some added surprises!
We have also been to see The Recruiting Officer at the Playhouse with Years 12
and 13 this term.
(Ms S Walmsley)
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SCIENCE
RSC’s Top of the Bench
We’ve done it again! A fantastic team of Chemists
made up of Juliana Hemesley (Y11), Juliette
Littlewood (Y10), Maaike Hooijemeijer-Brown (Y9)
and Emily Canham (Y9), travelled to Portsmouth
Grammar School in November to take part in the
Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench
Southern Counties Regional Finals.
The girls did amazingly well and dealt with some
Chemistry that is only taught at A Level. As the
organising teacher said, “There was one clear winner, South Wilts Grammar School!”
It is the second time in the last two visits that we have won and are very much looking forward
to competing in the national finals next March at Loughborough University. (Miss D Deegan)
Arnold Barks Memorial Lecture
On 2nd December, all students in Years 8 and 9 attended the Arnold Barks Memorial Lecture
given by Dr Steve Hall from the National Oceanographic Society based at Southampton
University. The event was organised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and the aim of
the lecture was to enthuse and encourage girls at SWGS to consider careers in Science and
Engineering. The event was part of a whole day of lectures taking place in many schools in
Salisbury on the same day and this was the first time SWGS had been involved. The focus of
the lecture was climate change, but from a careers point of view, looking particularly at
research possibilities in marine biology owing to the phenomenon of ocean acidification, which
among other effects is causing deafness in the clown fish – aka “Nemo”.
In addition to Dr Hall, Dan Anderson and Jonathan Stent from the Salisbury Group of the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (the event’s sponsors) were present and demonstrated a
number of teaching and learning points. The presentation lasted about 45 minutes and after
this there was a question and answer session. All the professionals present were “amazed,
stunned and very impressed” by the understanding our students demonstrated by the
relevance and quality of their questions.
Overall the event was a success and I would like to thank all staff who made hosting
such a prestigious lecture a possibility. (Mr A Bazeley)
Science Club
We have had an exciting term in Science Club with our Sixth Formers leading some fantastic
experiments. We have had an explosive time learning about the alkali metals as well as
creating sparkly tornados in drinks bottles. “Plastic Milk” was also quite a strange but fun
experiment to do along with making our very own lava lamps using Alka Seltzer tablets and
food colouring.
We are all very much looking forward to our “Christmas Extravaganza” on the last week of term
and can’t wait for Science Club to continue in the New Year! (Miss D Deegan)
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Year 8/9 Chemistry Lecture - Hocus Pocus
On Wednesday 11th December 2013, fifteen students picked out of a draw got the chance to
attend a science lecture at Southampton University. The lecture covered the three sciences
and included interesting talks, experiments and quizzes.
At lunch we started our trip to Southampton. When we arrived we headed straight to the
lecture theatre. It was quite amazing when we stepped in as we had never seen one before: it
looked so professional and huge and there was a massive screen at the front. The school in
front of us had the same kilts, which was quite funny. After about 10 minutes the lecture
started. Two students from the university came to talk about biology. They gave us a brief
insight into Neuroscience, which was about the brain. During it they did a quiz involving
guessing what brain belonged to what animal. This was fun and we got a question right (a cat
brain) and won ourselves a huge packet of chocolate buttons.
After their speech a man talked about chemistry and global warming. He really opened our
eyes to what jobs we could do if we had a chemistry degree. Who knew that employers were
looking for a chemistry degree in movie/film production.
The final part of the lecture was given by Ian Dunne, who travels all around the country to do
science demonstrations. He included in his lecture dry ice, UV lights, liquid nitrogen and loads
more interesting things mixed together with a lot of comedy. Our favourite part of the lecture
was when he dipped a banana into a bucket of liquid nitrogen which turned it extremely solid,
then proceeded to use it to knock a nail into a piece of wood. It was amazing! He also
explained to us the logic of a movie which ended up with shards of rock hard lettuce on the
floor.
Overall the trip was incredibly exciting and fun and we would recommend it to everybody.
(Martha Osment and Karin Hawksworth 8E)
Year 12 Physics Trip to London
On Wednesday 13th December 2013 Mr Lawrence and Mr Pocklington took 24 SWGS and 20
BWS students to a series of Physics lectures at the University of London. The lecture hall was
packed with over 1000 Sixth Formers (mostly boys but we evened it up a bit!) from across
southern England who obviously enjoy Physics.
The lectures started with an interesting talk by Dr Matthew Genge on meteorites, with particular
attention paid to the Chelyabinsk event last year. This was followed by a truly fascinating
lecture on Bubble Engineering by Dr Eleanor Stride form Oxford University. Here students
learnt about how bubbles may shape the future of drug delivery, using specially formed
magnetic bubbles to target locations in the body and then popping them on demand to deliver
the drugs precisely.
Following a short break, the lectures continued with Professor Clare Elwell who introduced the
students to a new medical imaging technique which uses infrared wavelengths to image brain
activity. She recalled stories of her time in Africa which were relevant and moving and showed
specific ways in which the new development is already helping people. After lunch, the lecture
by Professor Mark Miodownik titled ‘Stuff Matters’ was perfectly pitched and received the most
overwhelmingly positive feedback from both SWGS and BWS students. He highlighted the
future of material technology and the myriad of uses that may be made possible by it.
The day was rounded off by a comical magic show that demonstrated the fun and wacky side
of Physics. All-in-all a great day that was enjoyed hugely by students and staff alike!
(Mr M Lawrence)
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GEOGRAPHY
Year 13 Visit to Kimmeridge House
On Wednesday 6th November 2013 nineteen Year 13 Geography students made their way to
Bournemouth University to attend a lecture on two topical discussions by university lecturers
and examiners. After a much appreciated pizza dinner and a wander around the university
buildings we made our way to a lecture theatre for our talks. The first was by Bob Digby from
the Geographical Association who gave an enthusiastic and charismatic talk about the legacy
of the London Olympics. It was wonderful to relive the excitement and hype of the Olympics
and revisit some of the most memorable moments the event created. Having learned about
the London Olympics at GCSE and AS we found that we already knew a lot of the information
that was presented but Bob did pose some thought provoking questions as to whether or not
the Olympics has benefited all people in London or created a bigger divide between the richest
and poorest in the city.
The second talk was by Jenny Hill, a lecturer from UWE, Bristol. She was talking about her
research on biodiversity in tropical rainforests and how deforestation is becoming a bigger and
bigger problem for us all. She spoke about how different uses of the rainforest can help
minimise the damage and showed us a podcast and video of how eco-tourism is benefiting the
local people who live there but how it’s maintaining the environmental quality that these
important ecosystems provide for us. There was also an opportunity for 'Geography Badges'
to be won during a question round which caused much hype and competition among all the
students attending the lecture.
The evening was a great success with students gaining an insight into these two important
topics in Geography but also experiencing talks in a large university lecture theatre … which is
where many will be this time next year! (Miss C Taggart)
HISTORY
Roman Mosaics
Year 7 students had the opportunity to work with local artist
Joanna Dewfall to create their own Roman Mosaic tiles.
Inspired by the art of Ancient Rome they made individual
coasters with designs ranging from horses and sheep to
geometric patterns and Roman Gods and Goddesses.
Tiles were picked from each form which best demonstrated
the ‘Spirit of Rome’ and showed outstanding achievement.
The winners were as follows:
Spirit of Rome:
7A – Annunziata Connolly
7B – Rose McGrane
7E – Claire Edwards
7N – Charlotte Ramsdale
The mosaic made by
Alice Mawdsley 7N was
recognised as being the
most impressive overall, as
judged by Joanna Dewfall.
Achievement:
7A – Tash Miskin
7B – Molly Martin
7E – Gigi Cuthbert-Chattaway
7N – Emily Wright
(Mrs A Stephens)
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Good Food Show
A couple of weeks ago the GCSE and A Level students went to The Good Food Show in
Birmingham. Although it was a long trip on the coach it was definitely worth it. I was surprised
to see so many stalls and as you can probably guess, there was food everywhere. But not just
the kind of food you see every day, there were many things that I had never seen or tasted
before. We spent most of the morning looking around producers’ stalls and tasting some of
the most amazing food as well as having the opportunity to talk to people who are currently
working in the food industry and learn how they were inspired to keep coming up with new and
creative ideas.
Afterwards we met together as a whole group
and made our way into the Super Theatre
and watched The Hairy Bikers cook a three
course meal. They were so entertaining and
they really encouraged the audience to
participate. When the show had finished we
had a few more hours to look around the last
stalls and make final purchases before Ruby
from The Great British Bake Off was
timetabled to do a presentation on a smaller
stage in the main hall. For me this was one
of the highlights of the whole day because I,
amongst many other classmates and
teachers, have followed the programme
religiously! Overall, the day out was a great
experience and I would definitely love to go
again.
(Jodie Parkinson 11W)
ICT and BUSINESS STUDIES
Year 13 Trip to Avon George Hotel
On 25th November 2013, Year 13 students Chloe
Arnold, Anna Bispham and Emily Grant
represented the school at the Target 2.0
competition, run by the Bank of England. They
competed against seven other schools, (including
Millfield and Clifton Cathedral School)
recommending the level of interest rates the Bank
should set as well as the levels of Quantitative
Easing. This was with the goal of persuading the
judges from the Bank about their predictions for
the economy, focusing in particular on growth and
inflation. They then had to respond to 15 minutes of questions about their presentation and
the current state of the economy.
Our students were praised for taking a wider socio-economic perspective on the issues and for
making original and thought-provoking suggestions and recommendations. Well done to all
three girls for their hard work in preparation and how well they presented on the day.
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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Year 10 French Exchange
We arrived in Nantes on the evening of 10 October 2013 and were all matched up with our
partners. Arriving at our exchange partners’ houses we discovered just how big the meals are
in France and many learned pretty quickly not to snack between meals. We then spent the
weekend with our host families and activities included swimming, shopping and even camping.
Impromptu Katy Perry and Taylor Swift concerts are also reported to have taken place in some
households.
On Monday when we regrouped, we all went into town on
the tram and visited Les Machines de L’ile – basically this is
where they are building a huge metal tree covered in plants
and mechanical wooden creatures. It isn’t finished yet and
won’t be for a few years, but so far there is a life-size
wooden elephant which you can ride on and which squirts
water from its trunk and makes realistic noises. There is
also a huge merry-go-round, themed on sea creatures which
is truly spectacular. Also the merry-go-round spins in both
directions and while in France it would normally turn
anticlockwise, they made it go clockwise especially for us
since we were English and “so we wouldn’t get dizzy.”
During the week we went to different places of interest,
keeping a diary (in French) as we went. We did a tour of the
town and the market - “Look, there’s a houseplant stall!” “Oh,
no…”
Les Machines de L’ile
We visited a museum of old shops – “This barber looks like
the one in Sweeney Todd!”
… and an old troglodyte village – “Don’t touch the walls, they’re all crumbly” *pause* “So they
are!”
… We did a safari at the zoo and were then let loose to explore – “Only we could get lost in the
car park…”
“Who wants to ring the ship’s bell?” “ME!!!”
… There was a reception for us at the town hall – “FREE FOOD!!!” In this visit, speeches were
made (again in French) by various students and teachers, including for the first time, students
from Year 10 as well as the Sixth Form.
… and finally, we travelled home, watching Grease on the coach, which was the cue for some
to start an amateur vocal concert that lasted all the way home.
All in all, the exchange was a valuable and
enjoyable experience for everyone, with many of us
making new friends and experiencing new culture.
Both the French and English students took a lot
away from our visit, linguistically and emotionally
and plenty of important life skills were learned along
the way. We discovered more about the rich culture
and history of France, in turn imparting details of the
Great British culture to our exchange partners and
ultimately taught quite a lot of French teenagers how
to perfectly pronounce the word
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
(Miriam Endersby 10W)
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SPORT
Interform Results from Benchball
This year the Sixth Form Sports Prefects decided to start Interform Sports off with a bang and
introduce a new round of Benchball. This was a great success and saw some excellent
competition between the forms along with fantastic team spirit. Thank you to all the Sixth
Form and Year 11 students who helped to run the event: everyone is looking forward to the
next round of Netball and Football before Christmas.
The results were ……………………
st
1
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Year 7
A
E
B
N
Year 8
N
A
B
E
Year 9
W
B
A
N
E
Year 10
A
E
N
B
W
Year 11
N
B
W
A
E
Netball
U12 and U13 Netball
B teams from both age groups visited Leehurst Swan School on 26th November for a match
which ended virtually in the dark! Both teams were successful despite the fading light. The
U12s won 6 goals to 1 and the U13s won 10-2.
The A teams from both age groups were successful in winning all their matches and being
crowned Salisbury and District Netball Champions in tournaments in November. Great
performances from all players. Well done.
The B teams came third in their respective tournaments beating some A teams from other
schools in the process, so well done to those players also!
In the final matches before Christmas the U12 A and U13 A teams played Trafalgar at home.
The U12As stormed ahead to a 10-1 lead in the first half with Helena Dougherty and Theo
Weston combining well in the shooting circle. In the second half Trafalgar stepped up a little
but SWGS also tried to play too fast and threw away the ball on a number of occasions.
Having said this SWGS were still far too strong and won convincingly 14-1. The U13s made a
steady start in comparison and needed to play a little quicker at times (brains and bodies not
working at the same speed!) but an 11-2 win rounds the first part of the season off nicely. A
particular Well Done to Emily Wall who had to step in and play GK rather than her usual
position.
U12 squad are :- Theo Weston, Scarlet Herbertson, Helena Dougherty, Louise Donald, Daisy
Ullyatt, Georgia Scott, Kirin Sahota, Delilah Sturgis, Georgia Wood, Charlotte Ramsdale, Emily
Curtis, Darcy Arnold-Drewett, Flossie Ball, Maisie Bell, Sasha Elliott, Coco Bradley, Riminy
Jenkins and Sally Twentyman.
U13 squad are :- Bethan Oliver, Skye Allen, Lucy Coleman, Sarah Coldwell, Emily Wall, Erica
Humbey, Georgie Strawson, Tash King, Abi Robertson, Kath Buck, Claudia Bailey, Anya
Mawdsley, Katy Cutler, Charis Owen, Sarah Francis, Libby Gande, Jessica Lee and Molly
Morrison. (Mrs J Hole)
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U14
The Year 9 team had qualified in first place from the Salisbury Netball tournament played in
October to the county Tournament at Dauntseys School on Sunday 17th November 2013.
The girls had a hard pool, with St Mary’s and Marlborough College their toughest rivals. The
girls played some exceptional netball, beating two teams before coming across Marlborough
College. It was a tough match, with end to end chances and unfortunately the girls lost out on
winning their group but went through to the semifinals in second place. An untroubled win came in
the semi-finals with Elise Wolfarth owning the circle,
scoring some superb goals while under pressure.
This meant the girls had made it to the finals and
were up against Marlborough College again. Both
teams stepped it up a gear and although we didn’t
win, we were proudly Runners-up. For the first time
in over ten years a SWGS team had qualified to
regional level. Well done girls, looking forward to
Saturday 25th January 2014 when we will be
playing in the regional tournament in Bournemouth.
Your support is very much welcome.
U15
Due to the excellent commitment and motivation from the U15 netball players at training, we
were able to field 3 teams in the Salisbury and District festival. All 3 teams played some great
netball, the B & C team in particular as they competed against A teams from other schools.
Overall our A team came first, C team 3rd (narrowly losing to Godolphin A) and B team 4th.
Congratulations to the winning team: Kitty Bradley, Sarah Brown, Beth Moloney, Charlie
Robertson, Lily Jackson, Hannah Pickup, Phoebe Wing and Lara Mayhew. Well done to the A
team squad (including Clare Baines and Matilda Bryant) who have also beaten Leehurst Swan
school 9-1 and only narrowly lost to Godolphin 10-7 in a very tight and hard fought game!
Keep up the excellent work! (Miss F Weir)
U16
The U16 team played in the U19 Salisbury
Schools Netball Tournament on Thursday 7th
November 2013 at SWGS. They played
exceptionally well against our U19 teams and
Godolphin U19 teams, finishing 3rd in the
competition. Congratulations to GS: Lily Bissell,
GA: Phoebe Kalik, WA: Izzie Dickson, C: Anna
Rolfe, WD: Emma Vaughan, GD: Sophie
Waddington, GK: Juliette Glennon-Alty, Reserves
Becky Perriment.
On 13th November 2013 the same U16 Netball team beat Leehurst Swan 27-7 - well done!
On Sunday 17th November 2013 the U16 team played in the County Tournament at
Dauntsey’s School in West Lavington. The team played better than ever to finish second in
their group making it through the semi-finals where they unfortunately lost by 1 goal to an
excellent team from Isambard. They went on to play Marlborough College in the 3rd/4th playoff where they faced a team whose coach is an ex England and Team Bath player. The girls
stepped up their game once again and beat them 6-5 to finish 3rd in the competition, only
losing by 1 goal to the eventual winners Lydiard Park Academy whom they played in the group
stages. Congratulations to all the girls involved.
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U19
The U19 A + B teams played in the Salisbury Schools Netball Tournament on Thursday 7th
November 2013. The A team came 4th and the B team came 5th. Well done to: Millie Lewis,
Clover Crosse, Holly Scott, Anna Barnes, Sophie Kalik, Emily Leary, Ellie Crosthwaite, Emily
Bailey, Molly Judd, Catherine Lethbridge, Lizzie Clifford, Mary Thompson, Emily Herod, Emma
Beck, Rebecca Davey and Gaby Morse.
Football
U14
On Thursday 14th November 2013 the U14 team played Sheldon School away from home in
their first match of the season. They played some very nice football and worked well as a
team. After full time the game was tied at 1-1 and the girls put up a valiant effort in extra time
but unfortunately lost the game. The squad was: Ellie Russell, Ali Lane, Lucy Coleman, Grace
Bairstow, Sumra Malik, Rachel Burgess, Tash King, Katie Biddlecombe, Ana Gibson, Kirsten
Newton, Morvah Murley, Amelia Rogers, Carolina Dee.
Biathlon
Modern Biathlon Championships
Abigail Burn qualified for the British Modern Biathlon Championships in Solihull on 1st
December 2013. She came 14th in the U13 Girls category with times of 1.13 for the 100m
swim (26th) and 5.44 for the 1600m run (9th). She gave both events everything she had and
was very pleased with her performance. Abigail is now looking forward to the British Schools
Biathlon Championships in London In April.
Daisy Ullyatt took part in the British Biathlon in Birmingham for the U12 category for SWGS.
She came 73rd. She was very pleased with this, as it was the whole country! Also she was
placed 101st at qualifying and therefore went up 30 places. The competition was intense, with
just a few seconds in it.
Cross Country
The Inter Girls team qualified for the English School Athletics Association Cross Country Cup
Competition held at Leweston School on 9th November 2013. The girls faced extremely high
competition and awful conditions but with stand-out performances from Anna Tuck and Rachel
Herring the girls finished 7th in the South West. Well done to: Kiera Reavill, Rachel Herring,
Alice Uloth, Anna Tuck, Rachel Lang and Becky Perriment.
South Wilts Cross Country team earned themselves an amazing set of results in the Salisbury
District League events. Our minor girls, junior girls and inter girls were 1st in the team
competition winning Gold Medals. Well done to over 30 girls who took part across the 4 races.
Individual success went to Abigail Burn (Year 8) who won all 4 races winning a Gold Medal.
In the Junior section, Anna Tuck (Year 9) won Gold by being placed first in 3 races. In the
inter girls Becky Perriment (Year 11) won all 4 races winning a Gold Medal and for our
Seniors, Emma Clarke won Silver and Ellen Whatley won Bronze.
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Leweston Cross Country Relays
Congratulations to all the girls involved in this race with all girls running well on the day. A
special mention goes to Abigail Burn who ran the 3rd fastest time in the Junior Competition.
3rd - Anna Tuck, Becky Perriment, Angharad Jenkins & Emma Clarke.
13th - Rachel Lang, Kiera Reavill, Alice Uloth & Rachel Herring.
22nd - Jasmine Thayer, Katie Biddlecombe, Ellen Whatley & Izzy Dickson.
25th - Louise Donald, Theodora Weston, Hannah Craggs & Abigail Burn.
Trampolining
Well done to all the girls who took part in the 1st Round of
the School Games Trampolining Competition. There was
some excellent bouncing with many performing front
somersaults.
Thank you to Maggie Curtis who coaches our girls and Alice
Nield Year 13 Sixth Former who assists Maggie and is a
huge support for the girls. The results were as follows:
KS 3 Novice: Flo Blake 4th, Rebecca Marfell 3rd ,Georgia
Wood 2nd 1st as a team
KS 3 Elite: Maaike Hooijmeijer-Brown 5th, Bea Young 4th, Amber Thomas 3rd, Charlotte
Ramsdale 2nd, 1st as a team
KS 4 Elite: Rachel Smith 5th, Sarah Croager 4th, 3rd as a team
Sky Living
On 3rd December 2013 we were very fortunate to have a visit from Jamie Barrow, Britain’s
fastest snowboarder, as part of the Sky Sports Living for Sport initiative which SWGS has
taken part in this year. Fourteen girls from Years 8 and 10 took part in a range of practical
activities as well as hearing Jamie talk about his personal journey through sport. Whilst a
member of the British Snowboardcross team and a hopeful for the 2014 Winter Olympics,
unfortunately early in 2013 he sustained a serious back injury and was told by doctors that he
would never snowboard again. He refused to accept this, however, and amazingly went on to
set the British Snowboard Speed and World Indoor Speed records. It was inspirational to hear
him speak about how he started snowboarding, his achievements, the barriers he overcame
and his sheer determination not only to continue the sport that he loved but to continue being
successful as well. This is the second year we have taken part in this initiative and I do hope
that we continue to do so as it proved to be a very valuable experience for both staff and
students.
Written by Lizzie Jacobs: Yr 13 Sports Captain and organiser of the project – my thanks to her
and Clover Crosse Yr 12 for all their wonderful efforts in organising and running the Cricket
Club. (Miss H Marsh)
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Round 1 National Badminton Championships
Our Key Stage 3 and 4 team took part in the competition
held at Stonehenge School. Both teams had an amazing
day beating every school to become Salisbury District
winners. This now qualifies them for the second round to
be held at Tidworth on 4th February 2014.
Congratulations to: KS3: Bea Young (C), Izzy Boggust,
Emily Canham, Abigail Collinge
KS4: Juliette Glennon-Alty (C), Emma Vaughan, Jing
Liang, Harriet Cross, Lexi Lay.
U13 Hockey
On Wednesday 4th December 2013 the Year 8 hockey
team played their first full size game of the season against
Godolphin. With SWGS playing all 11 players out on field,
it took until half way through the first half before Godolphin
found a way through Molly Morrison’s solid defence. It
proved too much and before we knew it Godolphin had
found too many gaps to invade. The second half saw
Katie Cutler and Claudia Bailey working the ball up the
pitch to create some chances. Unfortunately it was not our
day. Player of the match was Molly Morrison.
Sixth Form Lacrosse
Congratulations to the Sixth Form mixed team that
played in one of their first matches and beat Peter
Symonds 14-11. Some of the players were
experienced, for some it was the first time they had
picked up a stick, so a fantastic effort by all. My
thanks to Mr Oldham, Bishops PE Department who
coaches the team and organises the fixtures. (Miss
H Marsh)
World Tap Championships
I was chosen to be a member of the England Tap Dancing Team ‘Tap Attack’ for the 3rd year
and asked to travel to Riesa, Germany to compete in the World Tap Dance Championships. I
was selected to perform in a small group with 6 other girls and
the Formation, which is a very important dance for adults in
the company and determines the success of the team that
year. Our small group missed out on a place in the final but
the Formation gained 1st place and a gold medal, with the
highest marks we have ever seen as a team for that dance.
We had been working on the dance since the summer and
were determined to win gold after being placed silver or
bronze in previous years. England came home with more
medals than ever before (6 world titles, 2 silver medals and 2
bronze medals alongside many excellent rankings). It is the
most incredible experience to represent your country at
something you love doing, so I will definitely be re-auditioning
for the team next year in the hope of performing a solo
alongside other dancers! (Rosie Howell 12GAM)
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NSEA Championships 2013
On the first weekend of the October half term the National Schools Equestrian Association
Championships took place at Addington, Buckinghamshire. After the excitement of qualifying
for the team dressage at Hartpury in September, Emma Pike, Lucy Pike, Rachel Christopher
and I had continued our training for the Championships. There had been a lot of planning with
entries, accommodation for ponies and riders and finally the weekend had arrived.
Early on Saturday morning I competed in the individual event, then I watched my team-mates
compete in their first tests. Everyone went well, with good placings in their arenas (5th, 8th,
3rd & 10th) which was a good start.
We settled our ponies into their stables, amongst the rows and rows of other ponies from all
over the country. We spent the rest of the day watching the jumping classes and preparing our
kit for the team competition the following day.
Heavy rain over night made the showground very muddy. Sunday morning was another very
early start; plaiting, washing and brushing our grey ponies, it was quite a job to get them
looking smart. Emma and I were second to go in the Prelim. tests. As we headed down to the
warm up, nerves were keeping us very quiet, but after four and a half minutes of the dressage
test it was all over. All that training and preparation, we had done our best!
Rachel and Lucy were in the Novice class, so we helped them get ready and watched them
ride. Both rode super tests, we were all pleased with our ponies and it was now just the long
wait for the results. A very long wait: after 30 competitors in each arena, eventually at 5pm the
final results were announced. SWGS were 7th out of 30 teams, which was an amazing result.
It had been a really fun weekend and an extra bonus to finish with a fantastic place. Now we
are thinking about the qualifiers for 2014!
(Alice Uloth 9B)
MUSIC
BBC’s Maida Vale Studios
On Monday 2nd December 2013 I was invited to the BBC’s Maida
Vale Studios for an interview and to record seven of my original
songs. I was recording in Studio 5, where the BBC Live Lounge
sessions take place and where the series of ‘Pop Goes the Beatles’
was made. The whole experience was incredible and the building
had an amazing atmosphere with such a lot of history. I liked how
they had kept it so original, no frills, as all of the money is invested
in the equipment and the focus is to get the renowned sound.
My sound engineer, Andy Rogers, had been working there for 25
years, so has worked with a lot of iconic people, including Paul
McCartney, who I know had been there just a few weeks
previously!
I was able to listen to the BBC’s Symphony Orchestra in session and peer through the studio
doors, as they were just down the hall! I would definitely say that it was one of the best days of
my life so far!
(The radio show will go out on 4th January 2014 as a four part programme accompanied by
video footage).
(Naomi Coombes 13BAW)
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Individual Success
Congratulations to the many girls who have passed individual Music exams this term, including
Jessica Frewin-Smith (12RJP) who has passed Grade 8 Clarinet with Distinction. Natasha
White (11W) has gained her Dean’s Award with Merit.
New Instruments
The Music Department is very grateful to The Friends of South Wilts for providing the funds to
buy a mini-double-bass, a bass clarinet and a timpani drum. We are very much looking
forward to making these purchases and using these instruments in our ensembles.
School Concert – 26th November 2013
The November concert was a very happy occasion with all our ensembles enjoying the
opportunity to perform to a packed hall. A huge number of students took part, demonstrating
their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. They presented a varied and accomplished
programme which was received very warmly by their audience.
The evening began with Senior
Orchestra playing, with great
verve, two movements from
Vaughan Williams’ Suite –
English Folk Songs. This was
followed by Mr Wilkinson and the
Guitar Group, who gave us two
very enjoyable pieces with strong
vocal solos from Annabel
Salisbury (12RJP) and Georgia
Clarke (12PJW) and a terrific
guitar solo from Beth Rothwell
(13AJB). Training Orchestra
gave a lovely performance of
Greensleeves before announcing
their rendition of Star Wars with a
dramatic moment in the dark
involving glow sticks. Year 10
came next with the arrangement they had made in their GCSE lessons of Slaughter on Tenth
Avenue. We were all very impressed by their arranging skills and use of imaginative
techniques and textures. Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Parsons, played
beautifully Grieg’s Last Spring. The first half concluded with Senior Choir singing two songs
they obviously enjoyed very much.
After the interval we heard again from the Senior Orchestra and then Junior Choir treated us to
excellent performances of two lively songs, ably accompanied by Alice Brearey (13JAC). A
Cappella followed with sensitive and exquisite singing. Senior Choir’s Medley from Les
Misérables, beautifully accompanied by Mrs Timperley, was very moving and enjoyable. The
evening came to an end with Wind Band playing The Seal Lullaby and giving a very rousing
and exciting performance of Selections from Hairspray.
We should like to thank the Friends of South Wilts for providing refreshments, all staff who
played, directed and helped, the enthusiastic audience and the girls, who worked so hard and
performed magnificently.
(Mrs E Poppleton and Mrs H Timperley)
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Year 10 Music GCSE Group’s Visit to Exeter House – 5th December 2013
The students were asked to prepare a song to teach KS3 students at Exeter House. They
went hopping and skipping up the hill to the school on Thursday 5th December with jingling
bells, a ukulele, tambourines and Beth Moloney (10E) in her elf costume. Over 30 minutes
they taught one or two students the song they had chosen and then performed it to the rest of
the group. Our students were enthusiastic, smiley and showed exceptional levels of flexibility
and resourcefulness. Below are small sections from their accounts of this experience.
We are grateful to Exeter House for enabling us to visit them and to Mrs Sherburn who
accompanied us. Well done girls! (Mrs H Timperley)
On 5th December we went to visit Exeter House School to teach the children a song of our
choice in small groups. I really enjoyed this trip because I found it a very rewarding
experience. My personal favourite moment was seeing how happy the children were when we
were teaching them the song. (Jess Smith 10E)
Going to Exeter House was an amazing experience and one that I will always remember.
Everyone was so welcoming and enthusiastic – I had such a great time and I hope that
everyone there did too. They all seemed so happy and it made me realise how music can
touch everyone and make people happy. This was a really valuable and enjoyable experience
and I would love to do it again. (Lucy Higson 10B)
I really loved this experience. I was a little anxious as I had never had much contact with a
disabled person before so I was worried that I would patronise them but when we got there I
just talked to lovely Jessica and Samantha as I would to anyone else. They were both so
charming and enthusiastic that I was really honoured to work with them. (Alexia Lay 10W)
At the end, Lily took my hands and was looking at them. She thanked me for teaching her and
I was really touched particularly as she was so shy. I really enjoyed myself and music therapy
is something I would definitely be interested in doing more of. (Anna Feest 10B)
I think the most important thing I learned is that music can touch anybody, whoever they are,
get through to them and leave a lasting message. (Hazel Cutler 10A)
Singing at St. Thomas’s Church – 5th December 2013
Mrs Bryan took fifteen students to perform at St. Thomas’s Church Christmas Tree Festival
after school on Thursday 5th December. They hugely enjoyed the experience and were
delighted to receive much positive feedback.
Year 12 Concert – 14th December 2013
A group of Year 12 AS students who are in A Cappella are giving a concert at St. Francis
Church to raise money towards the costs of our January A Cappella concert. They have
worked very hard and arranged a delightful programme of music. Mrs Bond has very kindly
agreed to accompany some of the performances.
Carol Service – 17th December 2013
We are privileged once again to have our Carol Service in the beautiful setting of Salisbury
Cathedral. The girls from all our three choirs, joined by the men who sing for A Cappella, have
worked extremely hard to prepare a service of readings, prayers and music. We are
particularly thrilled that the Junior Choir will be singing a carol by Mrs Timperley.
A Cappella Fundraising
Students in A Cappella have worked with great enthusiasm to raise funds towards the cost of
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our A Cappella concert in January. We need to raise money to cover the fees of the
composer, Will Todd and professional musicians, Bethany Halliday and the Will Todd
Ensemble, as well as to meet the usual expenses of putting on a concert. So far the students
have raised money by many different means, including cake sales, a raffle, the sale of cards,
putting on a concert, babysitting and performing at the Christmas Lights.
Forthcoming Events
Saturday 25th January 2014, 7.30pm - A Cappella Concert - St. Martin’s Church.
As well as a varied programme of beautiful choral music, the evening will include Will Todd’s
exhilarating Mass in Blue with Bethany Halliday and The Will Todd Trio plus saxophone.
Tickets are £12, or £8 for students and are available from the Music Department.
Tuesday 18th March 2014, 7.00pm - School Concert - School Hall.
Wednesday 2nd April 2014, 5.30pm - A Cappella sings Evensong - Salisbury Cathedral.
Saturday 3rd May 2014, 7.30pm - Joint Choral Concert for SWGS Senior Choir and BWS Choir
-Salisbury Cathedral. To include choruses from Handel’s Messiah.
Thursday 10th July 2014, 6.30pm - Year 8 Arts Festival Performance of Romeo and Juliet School Hall.
Mass in Blue” (jazz mass) in Salisbury
WILL TODD’s “Mass in Blue” is an upbeat setting of the
Latin mass for a 4-part choir, soprano solo and jazz trio or
ensemble. It is a brilliant blend of driving jazz grooves and
clear, strong, choral writing against which the solo piano
and solo soprano voice weave and blend in a delightful
aural tapestry.
This exciting work will be performed on Saturday 25th
January 2014 in St. Martin’s Church Salisbury by the A
Cappella Choir of South Wilts Grammar School, with
soprano Bethany Halliday and the Will Todd trio (plus
saxophone) with the composer at the piano, under the
baton of Libby Poppleton.
The concert will also include works by Victoria, Hassler,
Bruckner and Skempton, providing a marked contrast in
styles.
A Cappella members recently sang the upliftingly beautiful
semichorus in Benjamin Britten’s “St Nicolas” at the
Salisbury Community Choir’s concert which also featured the world premiere of Will Todd’s
“The City Garden.” So “Mass in Blue” will be the second visit to Salisbury in a few months of
this talented, versatile young composer.
Tickets at £12 (£8 students) are available at the Cross Keys Bookshop in
Salisbury or from Mrs Julie Sherburn at SWGS, tel. 01722 323326.
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CHARITY
As we approach the end of another term we are able to see how wonderfully charitable the girls
have been in both organising and attending charity events.
This year for the first time South Wilts organised a ‘Wear Something Spotty’ for Children in Need.
Despite the short notice given the girls pulled together and we raised an impressive £377.56. The
girls were asked to accessorise their school uniform with ‘something spotty’, perhaps a hair band,
spotty tights or perhaps even a spotty top if in the sixth form and donate 50p to the cause.
The annual Trussell Trust Christmas Shoebox collection was also really well supported and not
just by year 7 and 9 but also by older students too which was a delight. In total we collected 125
boxes and the thought that had gone into the boxes was truly touching: the people on the
receiving end of these boxes will be very grateful. The boxes left Salisbury yesterday and are en
route to Bulgaria!
As well as this the school has been supporting the Boxes for Belarus organised by Mrs Vaughan.
These were mainly done by years 10-13, however younger tutor groups are also getting involved.
The boxes were collected on 17th December and they are on their way to orphanages for children
who are victims of the Chernobyl disaster. Some of our South Wilts Sixth Formers go out to
Belarus to volunteer during the summer and have seen the effect our generosity has on these
vulnerable communities.
The Poppy Appeal was really well supported this year. The Sixth Form prefects were very
proactive and went to tutor groups during tutor time and at lunchtimes to sell poppies. As well as
this poppies were available at Reception and with Mrs Wood in the library. The total we raised this
year was £194.02, more than double last year’s total.
Since half term we have had a flurry of charity events which have
been really successful. 13SLH hosted a chocolate fair and raised
£52.75; this event included a lucky dip and a ‘match the teacher to
the chocolate bar’ activity. 12EAW were slightly more
entrepreneurial and raised £66 covering books with sticky back
plastic at the start of term. Miss Rogers’ tutor group 10E hosted a
cultural food fair which raised £93.06; many pupils came and ate
food from around the world (see picture right of Chloe Butlin and
Kitty Bradley).
The run up to Christmas brought with it a variety of Christmas themed events
including 10E’s Christmas Cake Sale which included a cake auction of Hannah
Kidner’s impressive Chocolate Christmas Pudding cake (see left). 9E also gave
us some festive cheer with a Christmas Fair which was really well organised
and they raised over £100! They paid huge attention to detail even making their
own Christmas Cards to sell. 9W had a week-long bid to sell Candy Canes
which they put together into mini parcels that could be delivered to BWS and
pupils at SWGS. Also into the run up to Christmas 7E put on a Christmas
Fashion Show in which staff and students had to walk the catwalk in either
pantomime or Christmas fashion outfits and votes were cast for the winning
outfits.
After Christmas term the charity events will keep rolling, including a Valentine’s
cake sale which was the earliest booked event of this academic year. There is going to be a family
quiz and hog roast evening organised by the Sixth Form prefects for March time: there will be
opportunities to buy tickets around February Half Term. Thank you for your continued support of
charity events at South Wilts. (Miss E Slade)
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Friday 14th February
HE Conference - Year 12 in School
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