Claires Court Bulletin
SIXTH FORM
Bulletin 4| Autumn Term 2016
Email: kyh@clairescourt.net
Website: http://www.clairescourt.com/news-and-media/bulletins
Location: SL6 6AW, United Kingdom
Phone: 01628 411489
Facebook: facebook.com/clairescourt
Twitter: @clairescourt
FROM THE HEADS OF SIXTH FORM
Dear Parents,
It is with great sadness that today we say goodbye to Dr Faye Meek, our Sixth Form administrator for the last ten years, who has always been an integral part of the Sixth Form team. Dr Meek has brought experience, wisdom and order to the lives of many students past and present. She will be missed by staff and students alike.
Year 13 had a very successful Parents Evening this week and are now very clear about their goals and what they have to achieve over the coming months. For Year 12, we are now in the thick of their subject assessments which will be an indicator of their suitability for their current subjects.
Best wishes
Andy Giles
Stephanie Rogers
FORTHCOMING DATES
Sat 1 Oct - Study Abroad Fair, Business Design Centre, Islington
Mon 3 Oct - Year 12 subject reviews begin (Traffic Lights)
Tues 4 Oct - Jane Marshall will be helping Y13 with their preparations for interviews 8.45am
Tues 4 Oct - Ed Pawsey from the Army will be presenting to the Sixth Form in HM4 at 3.30pm
Mon 10 Oct - World Mental Health Day. Psychology trip for Year 13 at the Cardinal Clinic
Mon 10 Oct - Year 12 Parents' Evening 6pm in Hall
Sat 15 Oct - Annual Fireworks at Junior Boys
Retirement - Dr Faye Meek
Dr Faye Meek arrived from Harvington School in Ealing (where she had been the Head) as Sixth Form Administrator in 2006. She made an instant impact and her wealth of experience has been key to the success of the present Sixth Form. Not only an individual who has fantastic administrative skills she has been the lead teacher of the EPQ and mentor to a number of science students. She is highly respected by the students and the staff and her expertise has been invaluable. Faye is the person we always turn to for advice. A tremendous team player she has helped out at many social or fundraising events and will do whatever is asked of her, even sewing boy’s trousers which have split. We will all miss her and wish her all the best as she retires from the teaching profession but continues with her role as Chair of Biology for AQA.
Annual Fireworks - Saturday 15 October
A Night at the Movies - presented by Claires Court
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November at Norden Farm
YOUNG ENTERPRISE
The Dragons were certainly 'fired-up' by the exciting proposals presented by the teams.
All four teams will now use the time in the coming month to research and further develop their ideas.
SIXTH FORM CHARITY WORK WITH FOODSHARE
OK - so you are all probably wondering what ‘Foodshare’ is (let’s just say you are), before you as an individual might want any involvement. ‘Foodshare’ is a charity providing food and help for people in and around Maidenhead who cannot afford to feed themselves properly. Yes, it is hard to believe the extremities of poverty in and around Maidenhead, and that is why I believe it is necessary for this underrated issue to be rectified.
How can you help?
The launch of Foodshare is well on its way in school, and you can help by bringing in non-perishable foods, such as cereals, tea bags, coffee, canned goods (fruit, meat, fish, soup and tomatoes), biscuits, rice and sugar. Please note that they have already received sufficient donations of pasta and baked beans and these are now overstocked so they are not currently required.
Please bring any donations to the Sixth Form Area from Monday 3 October.
Help us to help them.
Thank you.
Kamini Khindria Year 13
ELECTRONIC ENTRY AND EXIT
Parking
Can we please remind all parents to respect our School neighbours. Please refrain from obstructing any driveways. Can we also request that whilst you wait you switch off your engines.
Parking - Please note that this week street notices have been erected in The Pagoda (the road opposite Senior Boys School entrance) advising that this area is a Permit Holders only parking area.
GUEST SPEAKER - Andy Turner from Fast Lane
SPORTS NEWS
Rugby report
After a disappointing result last week against Borlase, Claires Court needed a strong come back to regain the momentum they had gained with the win over Haliford. Claires Court went 55-0 up in the first half with tries from Matt Simmons, Owain Griffiths, Todd Muil, Billy Gore, Matt Hine, Chris Rayer, Hamish Smart and Todd Lindley. The team was looking in fine form running through its patterns nicely with Number 8 Todd Muil constantly causing problems at the Gordons Break-down, and Year 11 Back row Teo Gaster making constant line breaks.
The second half followed a similar course to the first and allowed 1st Team debutants, Ed Axtell, James Roach, Max Reeves, Tom Crossfield and Max Kenchington to familiarise themselves with 1st team rugby. Tries in the second half came from James Roach, Owain Griffiths, Todd Muil and Matt Simmons. The game finished in a school and league record win for Claires Court with the score finishing 101 - 0 to the home side.
Despite getting injured 10 minutes towards the end of the match, the Man of the Match award goes to Teo Gaster who was a constant test for the Gordons defence and proved fearless in defence.
Owain Griffiths, Rugby Captain
Hockey report
Claires Court 1st XI got off to a cracking start to the season with a convincing win in this week's match. A 2-0 victory against Reddam House began with a beautiful early goal from Allegra Slater. We continued to dominate the game and Allegra's goal was quickly followed by one from Annabel Pearce who was, without question, the player of the match.
Moyin Forsythe, Hockey Captain
Invitation to GB Rowing Trials
Our congratulations go to Toby Yate, Jack Jesseman and Oli Costley who have been invited to GB trials from 15-18 October. We wish them every success.
Communicating with the Sixth Form Office
With Dr Meek's departure from the Sixth Form office, please can you send any information on absences etc to Kim Hall, Sixth Form Administrator on kyh@clairescourt.net. All forms for Sixth Form students should always come to the Sixth Form office, not Main Reception. The office number is 01628 411489.