Morning Notes
Wednesday 3 June
Happy birthday to...
Jeffrey Wang - happy birthday!
May you both have a fantastic year ahead!
Jump off - for the British Heart Foundation
Anyone wishing to enter (as a single, pair, or team entry) must perform a one minute skipping/ jump rope routine. The best routine will win! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
In order to take part, a completed sponsor form and sponsorship money must be paid before or at the event. Sponsorship forms are available from Ms Mills or Ms Watson.
Good luck!
Ms Mills
Everyone Welcome for Viewing: Grade 9 Visual Arts and English Interactive Installation based on conflict
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 15.00
Location: Canteen
Please come along to see how it finally turns out!
Reminder: Scotland Trip
Reminder: Next week all students will be going to Loch Eli, Scotland!
Trip Details:
Departure: (All Grades) Monday 8 June
0515 from Halcyon (All students should arrive at school 15 minutes before departure).
Return: Grade 6 and 7 Friday 12 June
1730 at London City Airport - Flight number BA8727
Return: Grade 8, 9 and 10 Friday 12 June
1900 at London City Airport - Flight number BA2213
Students will be developing their IB core and addressing the key IB areas of communication, holistic learning and intercultural awareness. The Outward Bound Centre in Loch Eil, Scotland, was founded by Kurt Hahn one of the original founders of the IB. Hahn's main educational philosophies were based around the individual as a learner and the development of their civic responsibilities; he wanted active individuals “who felt responsible for the welfare and progress of society” (Knoll, 2011). As such our trip will concentrate on developing areas of the IB Learner Profile. The students will get to grips with the environment around them and participate in a range of challenging activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and environmental work.
What to pack?
Halcyon Discovery Day
On Thursday 25 June we will hold a Halcyon Discovery Day where students in Grades 6-9 will be able to choose a London exhibition to attend. The idea of this event is to discover more about something that interests you or to discover an interest in something new.
Students are asked to select a first and second choice of exhibitions they would like to visit from the range of options listed below. You can find out more about the exhibitions by visiting the museums' websites.
Places are limited on each trip, so although we will try to ensure each student is able to attend their first choice exhibition, this cannot be guaranteed. Trips going ahead will also be dependent on tickets being available when bookings are made next week.
Please fill out this from: HERE to complete your first and second choices for the trip.
Deadline: Monday 1 June by the end of the school day.
IB Diploma Programme taster day
On Thursday 25 June our grade 10 students will have the opportunity to try of the Halcyon IB diploma programme. That day they will enjoy a test of the key components such as Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service and the Extended Essay. They will also enjoy samples of activities and lessons of the six groups of subjects and to explore University options.
If you are in grade 10 and have a question please see Mrs. Zago.
Notice from the catering corner:
HPC Supports Grade 9 Students Fundraiser
Thursday 4 June
The HPC will be working with the Grade 9 students on a sale of hand-made printed textile book bags that were created in Art this year. The funds raised during the sale will go to a charity called "Kutal, Nepal Shelter Relief.” This charity is working to build homes for earthquake victims. Please support the sale when you are at school on Thursday 4 June for the Interactive Installation based on conflict from 1500-1630.
Mandarin Assessment Support:
Mandarin class students should see Ms Lin during lunch break this week if they need support for homework and the forthcoming assessments. F04.
Which Book will Triumph
Grade 6X and 6Y have spent the last six weeks writing a book each:
- 6X: "Monsters Need Heroes Too"
- 6Y: "The Canteen Invasion"
They now need you, Halcyon Students, to vote for which you think is better. It's easy to do:
1) Read each of the books (This takes around 10 minutes each).
2) Vote for your favourite using the form sent to you (before Wednesday).
3) Wait to see if you're the lucky winner of the iTunes Gift Card!
The winning class will be announced on Thursday, 4 June 2015.
You can read the books digitally by clicking on each of these links ("Monsters Need Heroes Too") or ("The Canteen Invasion") OR reading a copy in The Hub or Canteen; These will be out on Monday.
Have a question? Please see Mrs. Jones.
REMINDER: IBMYP Graduation Celebration for Grade 10 Students and Parents
Date: Friday 5 June 2015
1330 -1400 Reception for Grade 10 parents and students
1400-1530 IBMYP Graduation ceremony
Location: Stern Hall
Teachers, students, families and friends are welcome - we hope you can make it!
Guest of Honour at the Graduation Celebration will be Mr Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS.
Service As Action
Help at lunch in Stern Hall to fold donated clothes for homeless people.
This week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Spring is HERE! Check out the weather forecast:
Off campus this week
Monday - Park sign up
Tuesday - Grade 9 and 10 off Campus
Wednesday - Park sign up
Thursday - Grade 7 and 8 off Campus
Friday - Park sign up
Message from Sharon Jewell:
Dear Students:
Below you will find the dates I am in for the remainder of the Term:
Tue 16 June
Tue 23 June
You can now book to see me just before or after school on Tuesdays (and the one Friday) or at lunch time. If these times work better for you just specify that in your email to me and I will do my best to accommodate you.
You can self refer to speak to me in private about anything that is worrying or upsetting you. Just sent me a message at sjewell@halcyonschool.com. I work with students both individually and in small groups. Some young people come for a one off session and others for a longer period of time. I look forward to working alongside some of you.
Extra-Curricular Activities
WEDNESDAY Lunchtime 1245-1320
1. Art Club (S02)
2. DP Clinic for Grades 9 and 10 with Mrs Zago & Ms. McDonald (F03)
3. Homework club (rota) (Lab)
4. Piano lessons (F04)
5. Newspaper Club (T01)
6. Service as Action Club (Hub)
WEDNESDAY After-School 1545-1630
1. Table Tennis Academy (Stern Hall)
2. Global Issues Network with Ms Cooke (S01)
3. Homework Club (rota) (Hub)
4. Model United Nations with Mr. Jones (T01)
Today's menu:
Option 1:
Grilled Vegetables Kebab With Halloumi cheese GF
Option 2:
Spinach Quiche with garnish
Mozzarella, tomato & Basil baguette
Salads:
Mixed Salad
Greek Salad
Chickpea Pasta Salad
Summer crunch Salad
Homemade Cookies