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Mr Wilding's words Autumn week 2
Mr Wilding's words Autumn week 2
It was with great relief and genuine pleasure that we welcomed Year 8 parents onto the school site on Tuesday evening; their first parents-staff meeting in person since joining the school in September 2020. As with all the other measures we...
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Friday 17 SeptemberYear 7 Cliveden DayAll Day
Friday 17 SeptemberJeans for Genes DayAll Day
Monday 20 SeptemberIndividual School Photos (B8-11)2:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday 20 SeptemberB7 Study SkillsAll Day
Tuesday 21 SeptemberB11 Study SkillsAll Day
Wednesday 22 SeptemberB7 Study SkillsAll Day
Wednesday 22 SeptemberVirtual Y10 Parent & Pupil Sixth Form Transition6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 22 SeptemberB9 Parents Open Evening6:00pm - 7:30pm
Monday 27 SeptemberYear 11 Mock Examinations Week9:00am - 4:00pm
From the Office
A message from the Executive Head
Dear Parents and Guardians
 
I hope your children have enjoyed their first full week at school. It has certainly been very busy! It has been such a joy to be able to return to a more 'normal' routine in all of the Divisions, but we are aware that the pandemic is still very much with us, and will still have an impact on our operational work.
 
To that end, please can I ask you to read my note to parents with children in Year 7 and above which can be found here, which explains the school’s position with reference to vaccinating 12-15 year old children. 
 
The Headteachers have plenty to report on so I will bid you farewell and wish you a lovely weekend.
 
Best wishes
Justin Spanswick
Executive Head Teacher

ALL YEAR GROUPS

Save the Date 
Silent Fireworks and Halloween Spectacular - Saturday 9 October

Further details to follow next week.

Jeans for Genes 
Many thanks for supporting this worthwhile charity. If anyone forgot their £1, please do not worry, just bring it in to Mrs Tarr next week. Thank you.

Do you have a 2 year old?
Our newly refurbished Nursery School on the College site now accepts boys and girls from age 2.  This is offered on an all-year round basis.  Please call us to find out more on 01628 327710.

School Photographs
Monday 20 September, Years 8 - 11 Individual School Photos

Boys in years 8 - 11 are scheduled to have their individual school photos on Monday 20 September. They will be given a Tempest Order form to bring home at the time of the photo, so please mention this to them to ensure it does safely make its way home! All orders and payment can be made online directly with Tempest, and for free delivery via school should be placed within 10 days. After this time a £5 p&p home delivery fee will apply.

Year 7 Photograph Orders
Please note orders for the Year 7 photos that were taken on Induction Day need to be placed by 22 September in order to be eligible for free delivery. Orders can be placed after this date, but will incur a £5 p&p charge.

Nasal Flu Spray 13 October - Consent
Please find the letter from the Berkshire Health Immunisations team regarding the Nasal Flu Spray for Years 7 - 11 scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 October. Please complete this electronic consent form as soon as possible, to either provide consent or opt-out, using the school code BK110153B. This must be completed by 12pm Tuesday 12 October at the latest. Please do not complete more than one consent form. %u200BIf you have any questions please contact the NHS Berkshire Healthcare Immuni%u200Bsation Team directly on 0300 365 0077.

Senior Boys Library
The school library is now open before school from 8.30am, after school until 4.30pm, at lunchtime and all breaktimes. Please remind your son that he is welcome there at any of these times to read or look for a book, and our new Librarian would love to meet him.

YEAR 9 ONLY

Year 9 Parents Open Evening - Wednesday 22 September 

As previously communicated in the summer term, when the Year 8 Parents Evening had to be cancelled, Year 9 boys and parents were invited to Senior Boys on Wednesday 22 September. The evening will start at 6pm in the Sports Hall with a short presentation from Mr Wilding and Mr Hammerton. You are then invited to walk around the school, see your son’s classrooms and his new teachers for the year, and to informally meet his new Year 9 Form Tutor. There will be a limited amount of parking available once the buses have left.  If you do park in the playground, please do not drive onto site prior to 5.45pm, and once full, parents should please park locally. Your son may remain at school after his activities/study, but maybe send him in with an extra snack to keep him going!

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

Sports Fixtures
Saturday 18 September v Halliford
U12A & U12B at Maidenhead Rugby Club  
U13A at Halliford (TW17 9HX)
U14A & U14B at Phoenix Rugby Club
U15A at Weybridge Vandals Rugby Club  (KT12 1QP)
All 9.30am starts.
 
Wednesday 22 September
1st XV v Holyport College at Maidenhead Rugby Club
2.30pm start
Historians of the Week
Edwin G (Year 10)
Linguists of the week 
In German for a great start to the year:
KS3: Tayte F, Daniel P, Evin S
KS4: Tom C, Jack N
 
Scientists of the Week
Euan S (Year 7) for excellent participation in science lessons.
Bailey B (Year 9) for his interesting discussions on general relativity.
Bryn C (Year 10) for excellent understanding of the electrolysis topic in Chemistry.
Fraser S (Year 10) for fantastic engagement and effort in Physics.
Arty H (Year 10) for brilliant planning and execution in Biology.
SPORTS FIXTURES AND RESULTS
CCF Weekend at Claires CourtCCF Weekend at Claires Court

An eyewitness account written by Captain O'Clee - Contingent Commander
Mrs Roger's words Autumn week 2

Every teacher is driven by three things - the love of learning, a commitment to their learners and ultimately, the ambition to bring these two loves together. And that is what I have witnessed in every Sixth Form work space this week. The buzz of...
Mrs Roger's words Autumn week 2
Planning for the futurePlanning for the future

Did you know our Academic Principal and Head of Senior Boys, James Wilding, writes a blog?  This week he has highlighted his vision for new cricket pitches at our Junior Boys Site. My long experience as a teacher of 46 years standing i
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