Events
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03 / 2
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Start: 27 Feb 2008 - 8:40am
End: 2 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
Day One  After solving the problem of fitting 11 bags into the minibus, we traveled for 3½ hours to Wales. Our first stop was Rhondda Valley Heritage Park. The old colliery, which first opened in 1870, has now been converted into an industrial museum. We started, after meeting our very Welsh guide, Howard, by tracking two families lives and how the coalmine had effected them. This gave an insight to life in the coalmines and a glimpse at their history. We were then taken down, or so we thought, into the coal mining tunnels. We learnt how the coal seams were blown apart, in order to be mined out, with a life like re-enactment, and the system they used to extract coal from each seam. We then simulated a ride back up to the surface, only to find ourselves at the surface the whole time; we hadn't been below ground at all! | ||
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03 / 4
Start: 09:00
End: 10:30
 Earlier in the year, Year 3 pupils entered the Inner Wheel's competition to produce bookmarks in support of the RNIB’s talking books appeal, and thus it was that we found ourselves heading off to Alton’s excellent public library on Tuesday morning, to see an exhibition of all the entries and attend the prize presentation. Arriving a little early, we had chance to explore the children’s section of the library and it was lovely to see Year 3 settling down contentedly to read and share books. Alton’s Inner Wheel President, Mrs Pam Conway, said how impressed the judges had been by the standard of all the entries, and we were delighted that our own Maisie came 2nd overall, receiving Green Dragon vouchers as her prize. Start: 13:30
End: 15:00
Hosted by ACS The view from the B team:
 On Tuesday 5th March there was a netball tournament held at the school. Everyone was very nervous and excited, but we all knew that we would have a great day. Start: 19:30
End: 22:00
On 4 March the IV and V year GCSE Drama students visited The New Victoria Theatre, Woking to see Peter Shaffer’s ‘Sleuth’. The play is wonderfully crafted and we appreciated the twists and turns of the plot. The set was a really detailed depiction of the Drawing room of a Manor House, with staircases and landings it was in fact typical of the settings of a traditional murder mystery play. Sadly for us the lead actor was unwell and his substitute, while trying hard to step into the shoes, was non-the-less disappointing. Never mind; there will be more theatre visits to come! | ||
03 / 5
Start: 13:30
End: 15:30
 Following the success of last year’s Year 2 boys’ activity afternoon, we extended the scope of the afternoon this year to include both boys and girls in Years 2 and 3. Prep and Senior School staff laid on a varied programme of taster sessions for some of our co-curricular clubs, with Mr Carpenter running a Karate session, touch rugby from Mr Hoffman, art inside and out from Mr Heath and Mrs Davis respectively, drama with Mrs Hillier, and some creative ICT with Mr Berry. The children certainly seem Start: 13:30
End: 15:00
On Wednesday 5th March, our U10 netball team went to St Margaret's School in Midhurst. After we'd warmed up, we began our first match against St Margaret's B team. It was a great match because we shot a goal straight away and won 6-0. Then we played Kingscourt. We won with 5-0 We also won against St John's with a score of 3-2. Unfortunately we lost to Ditcham Park, with 8-1 to them. We played St Margaret's A team and lost 5-2. We came third overall out of six schools. The team played very well, but Rachel and Eleanor were players of the match. Despite having a sore finger, Eleanore shot nearly all of the goals. Start: 14:00
End: 16:30
 On Wednesday 5th March Alton A team went to Dunhurst (Bedales) for a 7 a side tournament. The first match was against Frensham Heights. We started off well and Harry scored the opening goal, then Frensham hit back and scored a goal. Katie then broke away dwn the wing and scored. The final score was 2-1 to Alton The we played the favourites, Dunhurst A. This was the best game we ever had played! We started well with an opener from Katie and Harry prodviding the second goal. Our final score was 2-0 to Alton. We were on a wining streak and Miss O'D was really proud! Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Mr Berry's slides from 5th March 2008, together with links to other resources. | ||
03 / 6
Start: 09:00
End: 10:30
 Local author Peter Ward visited Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils to present and discuss his latest novel "Dragon Horse" as a part of World Book Day celebrations. The girls were enchanted by his tale of ancient China with its range of weird and wonderful characters and vivid descriptions, brought to life by the author himself. Pupils had already read extracts from the novel and created a display of drawings of the old storyteller Shoo Lao which were much admired by Peter Ward. At the end of the talk, the girls were able to ask questions exploring his source of inspiration and the trials and delights of being a writer. | ||
03 / 7
Start: 08:40
End: 16:10
 Drama Day 2008 challenged the four houses to create a 15 minute play in a morning, complete with set, costumes, props, lighting and music on the theme of ‘Reflections’. The V Form House Prefects were magnificent! They had each planned carefully the style, plot, and ‘look’ of the performance. Each member of the House was busily involved in the creation and the performances in the afternoon. All had large casts of actors, dancers, singers and instrumentalists. It was really splendid to see the I Form working alongside the V Form in a genuinely happy and creative atmosphere. Congratulations to all who took part and thank you for giving the school such varied and accomplished performances. Incidentally, St. John’s House were the winners this year! Start: 14:00
Start: 7 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 10 Mar 2008 - 2:30pm
 With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high. Since the middle of September Mrs Whicher and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Bothwell and Miss Orbell as well as their intrepid class teachers! We were all impressed by the way in which year 4 threw themselves into it and tried their best in every activity. Upon arrival at Bethany house we were greeted by Sophie, the manager and Myles, our group leader. Both of them were in charge of organising us, making sure we ate on time and got to the correct activity on schedule. After finding our rooms (and engaging in the annual problem of putting a sheet on a duvet, for some children!) the children were taken for the first of their 3 evening activities lead by Myles. Afterwards we began the task which haunts the dreams of every teacher on residential, bedtime! | ||
03 / 8
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Start: 7 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 10 Mar 2008 - 2:30pm
With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high. Since the middle of September Mrs Whicher and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Bothwell and Miss Orbell as well as their intrepid class teachers! We were all impressed by the way in which year 4 threw themselves into it and tried their best in every activity. Upon arrival at Bethany house we were greeted by Sophie, the manager and Myles, our group leader. Both of them were in charge of organising us, making sure we ate on time and got to the correct activity on schedule. After finding our rooms (and engaging in the annual problem of putting a sheet on a duvet, for some children!) the children were taken for the first of their 3 evening activities lead by Myles. Afterwards we began the task which haunts the dreams of every teacher on residential, bedtime! | ||
03 / 9
(all day)
Start: 7 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 10 Mar 2008 - 2:30pm
With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high. Since the middle of September Mrs Whicher and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Bothwell and Miss Orbell as well as their intrepid class teachers! We were all impressed by the way in which year 4 threw themselves into it and tried their best in every activity. Upon arrival at Bethany house we were greeted by Sophie, the manager and Myles, our group leader. Both of them were in charge of organising us, making sure we ate on time and got to the correct activity on schedule. After finding our rooms (and engaging in the annual problem of putting a sheet on a duvet, for some children!) the children were taken for the first of their 3 evening activities lead by Myles. Afterwards we began the task which haunts the dreams of every teacher on residential, bedtime! Start: 10:00
End: 14:30
 The Spring/Summer D of E Award expedition has started. Nine year 10 girls completed their Bronze training day on 9th March. The day involved a brisk 5 mile walk over Holybourne Down, then a camping cooking demonstration followed by the girls own cooking. The day finished with tent practice and discussion of suitable walking clothes. The practice expedition for these girls is at the beginning of May, with the Silver practice over the last weekend of the Easter Holiday. <
Start: 11:00
End: 14:00
 On Sunday 9 March two girls in the Vth Form, Hannah and Jenny, had the unique opportunity to participate in the annual performance by the Bach Choir of the St Matthew Passion in the Royal Festival Hall. This is the second year that our girls have been invited to participate in this event and offers some of our more advanced singers the chance to sing with a truly outstanding choir. Start: 12:00
Start: 9 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm
End: 13 Mar 2008 - 10:30am
 From the 86th floor of the most famous skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building, members of the Sixth Form gazed in awe at the sights of New York which stretched before them. A busy few days followed during which they visited many of the sights, attended an impressive conference at the UN and had a sparkling night out on Broadway where they watched "Hairspray". A solemn moment was spent at Ground Zero where the construction of a memorial garden and a new World Trade Centre is underway. Returning with bulging suitcases after seeking out the best bargains in the shops, all the girls agreed it was a brilliant trip and are looking forward to going again next year. | ||
03 / 10
End: 14:30
Start: 7 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 10 Mar 2008 - 2:30pm
With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high. Since the middle of September Mrs Whicher and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Bothwell and Miss Orbell as well as their intrepid class teachers! We were all impressed by the way in which year 4 threw themselves into it and tried their best in every activity. Upon arrival at Bethany house we were greeted by Sophie, the manager and Myles, our group leader. Both of them were in charge of organising us, making sure we ate on time and got to the correct activity on schedule. After finding our rooms (and engaging in the annual problem of putting a sheet on a duvet, for some children!) the children were taken for the first of their 3 evening activities lead by Myles. Afterwards we began the task which haunts the dreams of every teacher on residential, bedtime! (all day)
Start: 9 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm
End: 13 Mar 2008 - 10:30am
From the 86th floor of the most famous skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building, members of the Sixth Form gazed in awe at the sights of New York which stretched before them. A busy few days followed during which they visited many of the sights, attended an impressive conference at the UN and had a sparkling night out on Broadway where they watched "Hairspray". A solemn moment was spent at Ground Zero where the construction of a memorial garden and a new World Trade Centre is underway. Returning with bulging suitcases after seeking out the best bargains in the shops, all the girls agreed it was a brilliant trip and are looking forward to going again next year. | ||
03 / 11
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Start: 9 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm
End: 13 Mar 2008 - 10:30am
From the 86th floor of the most famous skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building, members of the Sixth Form gazed in awe at the sights of New York which stretched before them. A busy few days followed during which they visited many of the sights, attended an impressive conference at the UN and had a sparkling night out on Broadway where they watched "Hairspray". A solemn moment was spent at Ground Zero where the construction of a memorial garden and a new World Trade Centre is underway. Returning with bulging suitcases after seeking out the best bargains in the shops, all the girls agreed it was a brilliant trip and are looking forward to going again next year. | ||
03 / 12
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Start: 9 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm
End: 13 Mar 2008 - 10:30am
From the 86th floor of the most famous skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building, members of the Sixth Form gazed in awe at the sights of New York which stretched before them. A busy few days followed during which they visited many of the sights, attended an impressive conference at the UN and had a sparkling night out on Broadway where they watched "Hairspray". A solemn moment was spent at Ground Zero where the construction of a memorial garden and a new World Trade Centre is underway. Returning with bulging suitcases after seeking out the best bargains in the shops, all the girls agreed it was a brilliant trip and are looking forward to going again next year. | ||
03 / 13
End: 10:30
Start: 9 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm
End: 13 Mar 2008 - 10:30am
From the 86th floor of the most famous skyscraper in the world, the Empire State Building, members of the Sixth Form gazed in awe at the sights of New York which stretched before them. A busy few days followed during which they visited many of the sights, attended an impressive conference at the UN and had a sparkling night out on Broadway where they watched "Hairspray". A solemn moment was spent at Ground Zero where the construction of a memorial garden and a new World Trade Centre is underway. Returning with bulging suitcases after seeking out the best bargains in the shops, all the girls agreed it was a brilliant trip and are looking forward to going again next year. Start: 13:30
End: 15:30
 On Thursday, the children in Pre-Prep had a special taster session themed on the book “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt”. All the children, along with some new friends, got the opportunity to experience an afternoon in Reception, and thoroughly enjoyed exploring, creating and investigating all sorts of different activities based around the “Bear” theme. The children particularly enjoyed using instruments to accompany the story, making bear biscuits and even creating their own bear masks. Some of the children were especially good at impersonating the bear and I am sure the occasional roar could be heard from further away! All the children joined in beautifully and were keen to use the different equipment and facilities that they will experience in Reception. Start: 19:30
End: 21:30
 St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Farnham was the setting for a glorious concert last Thursday evening. Almost 180 girls and boys from the school filled the church with a wonderful mixture of modern, traditional and classical music which thrilled a packed audience. Full choirs from the prep and senior schools were in magnificent voice for a number of items and the smaller Chamber Choir of the senior school and Chanteurs group of the prep school enchanted St Joan's parishioners with some quieter songs. There were splendid duets featuring Olivia with Kate and Eleanor and musical pieces from Hannah on recorder and a violin quartet from teacher Pam Edwards with Erin, Kate and Elisabeth. Georgia, Imogen and Allison stepped from the choir to perform beautiful solo pieces. | ||
03 / 14
Start: 15:00
End: 16:00
 Our fundraising for this year’s Good Shepherd Appeal on behalf of the Catholic Chidlren’s Society reached its climax on the last Friday of term. At lunchtime, the prep school joined the senior school for a simple, frugal lunch of bread, cheese and fruit. Later on in the day, the Welsford Hall was transformed as the Upper Prep set out the stalls for their businesses, which had been in preparation throughout Lent. Staff, parents and younger pupils were hugely impressed by the variety of business ideas that the children had come up with, with sweetie kebabs, cakes baked to order and chocolate fountains attracting particular interest. | ||
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03 / 18
Start: 08:45
End: 15:40
 The weeks of hard work, learning poetry, rehearsing prose and planning and practising presentations have certainly paid off this year, with record numbers of pupils (33!) achieving distinctions in their English Speaking Board exams. Almost all of our candidates achieved a merit, with no less than 84% getting Merit Plus or higher; our best results so far. The results apart, the opportunity for independent, personalised study and research, the chance to learn from and critique one another’s work, and the development of analysis and presentation skills make this a hugely important part of our curriculum. Start: 14:00
End: 15:00
 Early years and KS1 enjoyed some exciting Easter activities on Tuesday. The day started with an egg rolling competition in Reception, where the children rolled their hard boiled eggs across the playground, trying to get their egg to land nearest to the Easter egg target. Hannah and Maddie were victorious, but all the children enjoyed the challenge and lots of interesting techniques arose! The Easter Bunny had been hard at work in the woods, and all year groups enjoyed searching for the Easter eggs, which he had thoughtfully left behind. This was certainly the highlight of the day for many, and we had some very vigilant Easter egg hunters! The eggs came in all sorts of colours, shapes and sizes, and were found in some unusual places! Fortunately we were very thorough and every class ended up with a sizeable collection to share out. Start: 19:30
End: 21:00
 Variety is the spice of life - this was certainly the case at the Chamber Music Concert presented by the Senior School pupils. From the serene sound of Debussy's Syrinx on solo flute played by Hannah to the Gorilla Rock, composed and performed with panache by Katie. Hannah also gave an accomplished performance on recorder and piano of her A2 examination recital. Chamber groups also featured - the year 9 flute quartet delighted the audience with their Ragtime piece whilst the wind quartet brought back nostalgic feelings with an arrangement of The House of the Rising Sun. | ||
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03 / 23
Start: 08:40
Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
 The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 24
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Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 25
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Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 26
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Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 27
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Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 28
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Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
03 / 29
End: 16:10
Start: 23 Mar 2008 - 8:40am
End: 29 Mar 2008 - 4:10pm
The trip that took months to arrive and will take years to fade Lourdes alters your thinking and moulds your perception, from your first time in the grotto to strolling the streets. You were constantly surrounded by music, every corner you turned, every group you joined. And regardless of your ability or talent you sang as well. Everyone could join in and it was a unifying force. Everyone's experiences of Lourdes were unique to them but we all sang the same songs. | ||
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