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!

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!