Morning Notes
Thursday 4 December
Boys Basketball Result
Congratulations to the whole squad for their achievement!
Mr. Byrne
Student council candidates
All students who will be running for an elected position should please meet Ms Fritz in the lab at break time today. We will review campaign regulations and the arrangements for the candidate speeches on Friday 12 December.
Upcoming Speaker: Professor Fisher
Thursday, Dec 4, 2014, 12:45 PM
Halcyon hub
Halcyon Holiday Committee 2014-15.....
Sabrina
Andrea
Frida
Charlie S
Maria
Please go and see Mrs Zago during morning break. We need more volunteer, if you are still interest come and join us during the break as well (after your snack).
The Day's 2014 Mega Quiz:
Student Council:
I would appreciate all your votes.
Taster Day Student: Friday 5 December
Antonia Guy, a prospective student, will be coming in to Halcyon for a 1/2 day taster day from 0830-1320 on Friday 5 December.
If you would like to be her buddy, please stop by the office and speak to Mia!
Many thanks!
Grade 9 & 10: please help Jackie with her Personal Project and fill in the below form:
Christmas Jumper Day!
Hello everyone! On the 12th of December, it is Christmas Jumper Day! This means that everyone must (if they want to) wear a Christmas jumper and donate at least £1. All the donations will go to the charity ‘Save the Children’. This event is hosted by them but in our school, it is hosted by Daphni in Grade 10. If you have any questions, contact Daphni.
Battery Recycling Box:
Batteries are very dangerous for our environment and they are commonly used by us everyday and it is our job to recycle them. There is a brand new battery recycling box in the science lab, please bring in any used batteries and place them in the box.
Upcoming Bake Sale
Friday, Dec 5, 2014, 10:30 AM
Halcyon Canteen
PLP Rotation update:
The PLP first rotation comes to an end this week. The next rotation is as follows and effects the following single periods for the following grades:
Halcyon Holiday Committee
Mrs. Zago is recruiting members for the Halcyon Holiday Committee as part of the AS programme. If you are interested please send her an email with your name, your email address and your grade.
Reminder - No more football club this term
Thanks to all who played in an enjoyable season 1!
Me Byrne & Ms. Mills
Halcyon Basketball Fixtures
The girls home basketball fixture vs KFA is scheduled for late January. Date TBC
Reminder: Next Wednesday 10 December - arrnagements
Book of Week
Title: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban
Author: Malala Yousafzai
Summary: The bestselling memoir of youngest ever NOBEL PRIZE winner, Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl who stood up to the Taliban.
Genre: Non-fiction
Available: A physical copy is available in The Hub
SA project: Halcyon Family showcase
If you want to collaborate in this important event write an email to Mrs. Zago. There are a lot of activities you can join!
THURSDAY Lunchtime 1245-1320
1. Parlez-vous Francais? French Conversation Club with Ms Aleu (F02)
2. Model United Nations with Mr Jones (T01)
3. "Mandarin Reader's club" (F04)
THURSDAY After-School 1545-1630
1. Drama Club with Mrs Watson (Stern Hall)
2. Homework Club (Hub)
**Update: Girls' Football**
Postponed: Girls v KFA - Thursday 4 December at King Fahad Academy; TBC for March.
We Want To Hear From You!
Do you have a powerful learning app, tech tip or trick that you think Halcyon staff should be using in their classrooms? We are looking to hear from you at our weekly staff meetings every Monday after school. Please send an email Mrs. Crannell ccrannell@halcyonschool.com with a short description of what you would like to share and why. Mrs. Crannell will schedule a time for you on the staff agenda to present.
Grade 9 Drama Trip to Tour National Theatre and Southbank
The Grade 9 Students will take a short, informal walking tour of The Royal Festival Hall and Hayward Gallery. The students will then be taking an official back stage tour of the National Theatre, which currently has 4 stages within it's building space.
Thursday, Dec 4, 2014, 10:30 AM
National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom
Catering Corner
Please come back for seconds!
Thank you,
Jordi
Thursday's Menu
Morning Snack:
Fresh Whole Fruit (Dairy/Gluten Free)
Homemade Flapjacks
Lunch
Main Course:
Pasta Cheese Bake with Vegetables (Gluten Free)
OR
Pizza
OR
Soup Option:
Mushroom Soup (Gluten Free)
Salads & Sides:
Mixed Greens (Dairy/Gluten Free)
Steamed Seasonal Veg (Dairy/Gluten Free)
Cucumber & Yogurt (Gluten Free)
Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free)
Dessert:
Seasonal Fruit (Dairy/Gluten Free)
Lost and Found items?
Talk @ Halcyon
In addition to talk@halcyonschool.com, which is an email address that you can write to with any concerns you have, we also have a created a Google form that you can fill out at any time should you wish to raise awareness of anything either anonymously or with your name attached. Check it out!