Headmaster's Comments
Wellington College Tournament
On Wednesday, the U13 and U11 teams played in a rugby tournament hosted by Wellington College. Both teams were excellent ambassadors of the School. On the pitch they played with commitment and off it they conducted themselves impeccably. Thank you to Mr Irvine, Mr Williams and Mr Buck for taking the boys away and encouraging them and developing their skills throughout the day. Thank you to the parents and grandparents who travelled all the way and were a great support to staff and boys.
Achievements
On Monday, 23rd November, Libby Hawkins (Y7) and Tanaka Jalathge (Y7) performed at the Royal Albert Hall on the first night of the Music for Youth Proms 2015. As violinists with the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust, they collaborated with the Cornwall Youth Orchestra and other musicians in a performance of ‘Prince Zal and the Simorgh’ – a new piece by composer David Bruce and writer Sally Pomme Clayton, based on a Persian (Iranian) folk story. To read more click here.
Lili Howe (Y5) has been chosen to represent England in The Dance World Cup 2016 which takes place in Jersey in June 2016. She will perform 5 dances including a solo and duet.
Mr Mitchell
Equestrian
On Sunday, Isabelle Thomas and Oliver Morris represented the equestrian team at the NSEA Grass Roots Regional Finals which they had qualified for earlier this year. In the 70cm class, both riders finished on 4 penalties, but in the 50cm, Isabelle rode a clear round, just to be out of the rosettes on timings. In the 60cm class, we had qualified as a team of three, but Mark Stockdale was unable to be there, so Oliver stepped up to ride twice (once on a horse that he had first ridden only 10 minutes beforehand!). Both the riders rode clear rounds and the team was placed 6th – an excellent result in a hotly contested class. Well done to Isabelle and Oliver.
Mrs Owen
Charity News and Events
bibic
A huge thank you to all who have donated and/or involved themselves in the fundraising events that took place last year for our chosen charity ‘bibic’. The total amount raised was £1,968.68.
Cransley Christmas Film Club
In order to raise money for this year’s School charity Cransley Hospice, we are going to show a Christmas film on Monday, 14th December, at 4:10pm - 5:40pm. Entry into the film will cost £1 and will be shown in the Prep School Hall.
Cransley Christmas Raffle
The Charity Committee have come up with the idea of a Christmas raffle and they would like to send a message to all parents to see if anyone would like to donate a special prize (suitable for children). If you are able to help please email cp@wellingboroughschool.org.
Mrs Petrie
DT Club
The DT pupils have been finishing off their key rings this week as well as being shown how to anneal Aluminium. The Acrylic key rings were sublimation printed with a graphic and glued to another layer to increase the strength. All of the outcomes were very well made and looked great. The next project will require the use of a blow torch and skills in metalwork to form an Aluminium bowl. The club is proving a great way of accessing the many wonderful areas of design technology. The students are a great bunch and are really getting a rounded DT set of skills and knowledge.
Mr Whitby
Music School
Musical Events for December
Please find below a list of events for the remainder of term:
- Tues 1st Dec - Music trip to Rowan Gate School, Lindon Manor Care Home and Avenue House Care Home.
- Tues 8th Dec, 7.00pm - Prep School Christmas Concert, Senior School Hall.
- Sat 12th Dec, 7.30pm - Wellingborough Singers' Christmas Concert (including PS Chapel Choir), Senior School Hall. Rehearsal on Thurs 10th Nov at 7.30pm in Pre-Prep.
- Sun 13th Dec, 6.30pm - Carol Service (with Chapel Choir). Rehearsal at 4pm.
- Tues 15th Dec, 7.00pm - Gospel Choir Christmas Concert (with Young Voices).
- Wed 16th Dec, 11.30am - School Carol Service, All Saints' Church.
Visit to Rowan Gate, Avenue House Care Home and Lindon Manor Care Home
On Tuesday, 1st December, a group of invited Prep School musicians will be visiting and performing for Rowan Gate School, Avenue House Care Home and Lindon Manor Care Home. Information about the day has been emailed to parents. Pupils should come to the Music School Recital Room straight after registration on Tuesday morning, so that they are ready to leave on the bus at 9.05am. Pupils will return to school for lunch before going out again in the afternoon. The group will be back at School by about 3pm. Instrumentalists should remember to bring their instrument, music and any piano accompaniment music.
Prep School Christmas Concert
The Prep School Christmas Concert will be at 7pm on Tuesday, 8th December, in the Senior School Hall. Performers this year will include: Orchestra, Guitar Group, Brass Group, iPad Band, Phantom Power, Flute and Recorder Group, Clarinet Group, String Group, String Quartet, Young Voices, Percussion Group (Y6-8), and Soloists: Miles King (viola), Ria Loibl (piano), Charlotte Naylor (voice). Admission is free and family and friends are warmly invited to come along. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served after the concert.
Wellingborough Rotary Music Festival
The Wellingborough Rotary Music Festival is a competitive event, with solo and ensemble classes covering a wide range of instruments and voice. The festival runs from 4th-11th March 2016 at a variety of venues across Wellingborough. If pupils taking instrumental or singing lessons outside school would like to be entered by the School to take part, please see a member of staff in the Music School before the end of this term.
Mr Leutfeld
Sports Announcements
Dance Activity Taster Sessions
Many thanks to all who attended the dance taster sessions that took place this week. It was great to see a good turnout at both sessions. I can confirm that further sessions will take place next week. Anyone NEW wishing to come along please inform Mr Irvine via email: lji@wellingboroughschool.org so you can be added to the list should there be spaces available.
- Tuesday 1st December Girls Dance
Years 4-8 in the Senior School Hall – 16:15-17:15 - Friday 4th December – Mums & Daughters Dance
In the ‘Pod’ – 07:30-08:15
Additional Rugby fixtures – Wednesday 9th December 2015
The rugby 1st – 5th XV boys will now be playing rugby fixtures against Oakham & Trent College on Wednesday 9th December at Oakham School. The order of play will be as follows:-
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd XV
Oakham vs. Wellingborough – 2.30pm KO
Trent vs. Oakham – 3pm KO
Wellingborough vs. Trent – 3.30pm KO - 4th & 5th XV
Oakham U12B v Wellingborough 4th XV – 2.30pm KO
Oakham U12C v Wellingborough 5th XV – 2.30pm KO
Mr Irvine
WPSA Christmas Disco
The ever popular Christmas disco will take place in the Prep School Hall on Tuesday, 15th December with Years 4, 5 & 6 from 4.30pm-6.00pm and Years 7 & 8 from 6.30pm-8.00pm. Tickets are £5.00 and there will be an option to add this to your School account. We will be offering drinks and a tuck shop and it would be appreciated if pupils could bring a small amount of loose change, rather than notes. The ever popular photo booth will also be available and all those who attend will be given a copy of the photographs on a DVD. Pupils should be collected from the Prep Hall at the end of the disco. A Clarion will be sent shortly to reserve your space. Please also indicate whether you are able to help out on the night - all help will be very much appreciated.
Mrs Cunningham
Dates for your Diary
Wellingborough Community Gospel Choir Christmas Concert
Tuesday, 15th December at 7pm in the Senior School Hall. Tickets priced at £7 (inc. cheese and wine) U18s £3. For more details click here.
Burns Night
Friday, 29th January 2016 at 7pm in the Dining Hall. Tickets priced at £25 (inc. glass of bubbly and 4 course meal). For more details click here.
Mrs Bowe