A SPECIALIST SCIENCE COLLEGE MARCH 2007

Issue No. 4

Eggar’s Maths Challenge Winners!

In February, 106 pupils from Years 9, 10 and 11 entered the Intermediate Mathematics Challenge. We are delighted to report that 40% were awarded certificates in this exacting test of logical reasoning. This year two students, Tom Fabian 9SCa and Stuart Gagen 11SD have been very successful, their scores mean that they are through to the next round, the Kangaroo Challenge. Both Tom and Stuart obtained a Gold Certificate, as did Hayley Ward and Heather Rowland, both of 10CB. There were a further 14 Silver Certificates awarded to Lydia Hutchinson 11JS, Laurence Taylor and Sarah Moore 11SD, Ben Lynn 11AS, Eleanor Regin 11KM, Alistair Jenner 11MB, Peter Allen 10SW, Rosemary Croft 10KMc,

Josh Brown and Emily Wheeler 10MR, Matthew Jeffs 9HR, Hanna Gilbert 9SCa, Christian Goacher 9JF and Louis Fox 9J. 24 Bronze Certificates went to Morgan Fripp 11MB, Will Mitchell and Emma Sharpe 11JS, Laura Ellens and Nick Bagley 11CH, Sarah Carter 11AS, Harry Martin and Meredith Tiala 11SD, Thomas Husbands and Adam Ellis 11AS, James Smith and James Luff 10MR, James Cameron 10KMc , Christian Rossiter 10MR, Kimberley Brigdale 10CB, Chris Capper 9HR, Jasmin Steel and Cameron Alexander 9DW, Izzy Bulpitt and Jennifer Saunders 9JF, Vikki Minett and Guy Randall 9DS, Kathryn Whitehead 9HR and Bryony Jones 9AV. Well done to all those who took part and good luck to Tom and Stuart in the forthcoming Kangaroo Challenge!

‘ANYTHING GOES’ Eggar’s musical

extravaganza of the year!

“The smell of the grease paint, the roar of the crowd.” This was the spirit and atmosphere in Eggar‛s school hall on the week of 5th March 2007 as the curtain went up on the Eggar‛s production of ‘Anything Goes‛. Even though grease- paint has now been superceded by more modern and comfortable makeup, the roar of the very large crowds were still in evidence, and they were not roaring as a result of the wonderful refreshments offered by our very supportive PSA - although well they might - but in response to the superb performance which was given by the 70 strong cast, supported by our excellent school band, backstage crew, teachers and helpers. There is no doubt that pupils excelled themselves during the five performances of the show and dreaded the anti-climax of the following weekend!

Adrenalin was certainly pumping all week and much learning was done both on and off stage. The cast really played their best and particular note must be made of Ben Lynn and Alex Gillan in Year 11, both of whom portrayed unusual and entertaining characters, leaving the audience in fits of giggles. The show went on even through sickness as Oli Buckingham in Year 10 knows only too well. The audience would not have known the backstage trauma‛s as he professionally performed out front! Now that is commitment. The truth is that all who were involved in the production, in any capacity, had a wonderful time and should be fully and generously congratulated. One final word (or three), next time auditions come round pupils had better sign up fast, in fact I would recommend them to ‘Step in it!‛

AND MUSIC ….

I should be grateful if you would

pass on my congratulations and

thanks to all involved in ‘Anything

Goes.’

The standard of acting, dancing,

singing and playing was very high

and delivered with enthusiasm and

professionalism ‐ a real credit to

both students and their dedicated

teachers.

I understand there was a great

sense of camaraderie and mutual

support amongst the cast. That,

coupled with the welcome I

received from the Front of House

team, a real tribute to the ethos

of your school.

I hope all the cast and crew are not

too tired and flat after such a

strenuous week (plus months of

rehearsal!) and that they will have

many happy memories for years to

come of such a wonderful show.

Thank you once again.

Mrs E Hendry

I attended the school stage production on Thursday 8th March. It proved to be a wonderful evening, far beyond my expectations. I congratulate all involved requiring many hours of dedicated practice. The evening for me proved the wonderful talents of today’s youth. Well done everyone! Ted Browning

REVIEWS... It all began six months ago when the auditions took place for the school production of Cole Porter‛s Broadway musi- cal ‘Anything Goes‛, which is set on a cruise liner in the 1920/30s, sailing from America to England. The auditions consisted of acting, singing and a dance routine. Once the roles were given out, along with the scripts, rehearsals began. My part in the musical was as one of the SS American‛s passengers. The rehearsals took place on a Monday and Wednesday after school, but after Christmas rehearsals increased and the pressure was on! The teachers must have felt very anxious the night before the first performance hoping everyone would remember their lines and songs.

We had a good reaction from the audience and the atmosphere each night made us feel at ease. My favourite night was definitely the last night, because I thought everyone tried their hardest to do their best as they knew this was the last time we were ever going to perform ‘Anything Goes‛. The teachers and helpers were presented with gifts and applauded by the audience, we then all sang the finale again. I hope everyone who came to see the musical had as much fun as we did making it and performing in it. I am also looking forward taking part in the next school production.

By Olivia Walton 8SWa

Back in October 2006 the decision was made for Eggar’s School to show the production of `Anything Goes’. After a vigorous audition process and hard decisions made by the teachers the lead roles were cast as well as twelve lead dancers for the dance group. Immediately rehearsals began. The dancers rehearsed twice a week for months learning the choreography helped by myself. In the New Year, rehearsal times increased to three times a week, everything was running smoothly, the dances were complete, the girls were feeling confident when disaster struck. Sarah Moore, a lead dancer and ‘Reno Angel’ fell in the snow and broke her ankle! After much deliberation Jessica Withers, already a cast member became a dancer. Melissa Ogden became an Angel and Beke McLean successfully filled the lead Angel role. Rehearsals then became once again very hard as the dancers had to re­learn several routines.

Special congratulations should go to Jess who learnt the dances from scratch in a very short time. As the performance nights drew ever closer, tension mounted, months of hard work were gradually coming to a close. During half term costumes were decided upon and the dancers had time to rest. Back to school, final rehearsals took place including a gruelling timetable over the weekend before. On Monday 5 th March the cast and dancers finally had the chance to perform in front of local primary schools. It then seemed a long wait before the first performance. Opening night eventually arrived and emotions were running high. The first performance took place and was very successful and continued in the same way for the following three nights.

I would personally like to add a huge ‘thank you’ to our dancer’s Ella Goldsmith, Jenny Happel, Beke McLean and Melissa Ogden as Reno’s Angels, along with Amira Sahraoui, Jess Nixon, Malaika Oyortey, Lindsey Childs, Becky Froy, Alice Pearson, Shannon Davis and Jessica Withers a Reno’s Angels. It was very tiring at times, and they didn’t complain…much! Their hard work paid off and they performed fantastically. Well Done!!

Sally Carter PE Department

AND DANCE ….

BOY‛S RUGBY The Year 7 Group contains a great number of natural athletes and sports people. This years Charity for Rugby match was a huge success raising over £65 for the Kware Project, and revealing an enthusiastic attitude towards rugby that has been unseen in recent years. The boys have trained hard over the last few months and their commitment to training, learning and improving is commendable. Mr Gibb is confident this hard work will pay off over the next few fixtures, and see the Year 7 rugby team establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Special thanks must go to Mr Gibb for taking the training sessions.

GIRLS‛ NETBALL Congratulations to the Year 7 Girls‛ netball squad who competed in the Aldershot and Farnham District Tournament. They not only faced other schools but battled against the

elements as they played in sleet, snow and biting winds. They eventually came fifth out of fourteen schools. Well done!! Miss Carter has commented that the squad has fantastic potential. Those in the squad are: Hannah Steel, Fleur Walker, Jasmine Weston, Megan McLachlan, Holly Winstone, Emily Bailey, Evie Day, Lottie Trigg and Beth Martin. A huge thanks also must go to Miss Carter.

Well done to Emily Bailey 7PJ and Ellen Reid 7CG who raised over £40 for Comic Relief by holding a tombola stall during breaktime. They sold all their tickets in 15 minutes!!

RISING STAR!!! Aimee Mackenzie 7JH is certainly a talented musician. On Saturday 10th February, Aimee performed her own composition ‘Worth It‛ at the EHDC Show Off Talent Contest. She has received the brilliant news that she has qualified for the finals which will be held at Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College on Friday 13 th April. Well done Aimee! We look forward to hearing how you get on a t t h e finals!

Well done to the whole of Year 7 on an awesome half term and Happy Easter!!

Mr Wheeler Year 7 Leader

During this half term Year 8 have been involved in the Mock Trials. All those involved did really well and the best of luck for the next round of Trials in May.

A selection of pupils took part in the TES Newspaper day and produced a newspaper to an exceptionally high standard. This has to be completed in just one day and all those i nvol ved should be congratulated, we are now waiting for the competition results .

I look forward to seeing you all at the Year 8 Parent’s Evening on Thursday 26th April.

Miss L Rogers Year 8 Leader

This half term seems to have flown by, and Year 8 have been working incredibly hard. I am delighted by the progress and attitude of Year 8, and this has been reflected in the Spring Progress Reviews.

Thank you to all those who attended Review Day and don’t forget your targets over Easter so these can be transferred into your Student Planners next term!

I was delighted by the amount of Year 8 pupils who took part in the school production “Anything Goes”. A big cheer to all especially Year 8 pupils Claudia Vogt as American Heiress Hope Harcourt, Charlie Yarrow as Elisha Whitney, Keiran Lenachan as the SS American‛s Purser, Connor Fielder as Fred the Bartender and Ben Gillan as an FBI Agent - you were all fantastic!

This term we had a visit to the Natural History Museum in London organised by the Science and Geography Departments.

During the trip the pupils learned about Natural Hazards and Ecology topics which are covered in the Key Stage 3 Curriculum.

As this trip was during National Science week Year 8 were able to focus on Global Warming and the potential effect this could have in our lives.

Congratulations to Gemma Kingshott 8KN for winning the SNAP disco poster competition! The poster competition was open to local schools and Gemma has a prize choice of either an MP3 or DVD player!

This project will take you to the north­western regions of the Namib Desert, traditionally known as Damaraland. This harsh tribal wilderness area runs parallel to the Skeleton Coast National Park, and is home to a small popula­ t ion of desert adapted elephants. You will be assisting the project staff in following and monitoring the movements of these elephants. We spend days out in the desert on patrol, camping wild and living close to the earth, elephants and people. As well as the desert e l e p h a n t , expect to find black r h i n o , o s t r i c h , sp r i ngbok , giraffe and k u d u . A t night, you’ll almost certainly hear the roar of desert lions!

This project is part of a long­term initiative that is aimed at finding solutions to the ever growing problem of facilitating the peaceful co­habitation between subsistence farmers and the desert­ adapted elephants through research, education and development. The project was launched in December 2001.

COMPETITION ENTRIES TO MRS SUTEHALL BY WEDNESDAY

18 TH APRIL 2007

ALL ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE A SMALL PRIZE. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE JUDGED AT EGGAR‛S AND THERE WILL BE PRIZES ALLOCATED BY THE GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE COMPETITION!

For further information www.geographical.co.uk.

GOOD LUCK!

YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2007

Now into its seventh year, the Geographical Young Geographer of the Year competition aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of geographers, travellers and explorers.

This year‛s question: Can recycling save the world?

For older readers, we want a magazine article that brings the issue to life. It can be in any style you wish – a dramatic first­person report, a balanced and reasoned argument, a report on one crucial aspect of the debate or any in­ terview with a key figure. But it must inspire and enthral; it must make us all think about the world’s future.

YOUNG GEOGRAPHER 13-15 YRS

WIN! A volunteer placement for you and a guardian to work with desert elephants in Namibia, courtesy of G loba l V is i o n International and Elephant–Human Relations Aid.

Young Geographer prize from Global Vision International

Amery Hill and Eggar’s Schools visit to Auschwitz and Krakow.

This was a unique event in more than one respect. Neither school had previously taken students to Auschwitz and there had not been a joint residential visit of this kind between the two schools. The visit was going to present several challenges, not least of which was the focus for the visit – the issues raised by the holocaust as embodied by Auschwitz. The visit was a joint venture between the Religious Studies Departments with the aim of ‘bringing to life’ the issues being studied in the classroom.

Day One The visit was intensive. We left Alton at 1.00am on Wednesday 15 th February, travelling to Stansted to meet our guide and catching the 6.20am flight to Krakow. Ahead of us was a full day exploring the ancient Jewish quarter of Kazimierz; a visit to Oskar Schindler’s factory and the site of the infamous Plazow labour camp, both featured in Spielberg’s’ ‘Schindler’s List’. After such a long day it was a welcome relief to get back to the hotel before the evening meal in the centre of Krakow.

Day Two We set off for the centrepiece of our visit, a tour of the former death camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Whilst the students and staff had been well briefed prior to the visit, nothing can really prepare you for the stark reality of what Auschwitz represents; that is the means for carrying out the mass murder of millions of people. What remains is a terrible reminder of what human being are capable of and a warning to future generations that prejudice and discrimination are powerful and destructive forces.

None of the impact of Auschwitz was lost on the students, many of who were visibly upset by what they saw. But they acted with great dignity and sensitivity and were a credit to themselves and their schools. They questioned how such events were allowed to happen. Some questioned the nature of humanity, one Year 11 student said that she “felt dirty as a human being; how could people do this to each other?” The visit to the massive Birkenau complex ended with our guide inviting us all to light a candle in remembrance of those who died and to “leave behind the badness, and to take away a sense of hope”.

The evening was a contrast to the sombre mood of the day. Our evening meal was at the Klezmer Hojs Jewish restaurant. We were treated to an excellent traditional meal accompanied by a live band playing traditional Klezmer music. The students really loved it, joining in the singing and clapping. The band couldn’t really believe it when many of the students wanted to buy their CD at the end of the evening, and our Polish coach driver was equally surprised when asked to put the CD on for our journey back to the hotel!

Day Three We spent our final day in the centre of Krakow. It is a stunningly beautiful city centre, dominated by the incredible main square. Students had time to explore and buy souvenirs. We also visited Wawel castle before more sightseeing and preparation for our return home.

This was truly a moving and memorable trip for us all.

Mrs C Gerlach RS Curriculum Leader

“An Incredible Experience”

Summer Term April 2 ­ 13 EASTER HOLIDAYS

16 INSET DAY 19 Y7 Geography/Art trip to Living Rainforest (Group X) 20 Y7 Geography/Art trip to Living Rainforest (Group Y) 23 Y10 Geography Calshot trip departs 25 Y10 Geography Calshot trip returns

Spring Concert 19:00 (originally listed as 22nd March) 26 Y7 Science Reptile Day (TBC)

Y10 Art Full GCSE Y8 Parents Evening

27 Y10 Art Full GCSE 30 Y10 Exam week

May 3 Y11 Full GCSE Art 4 Y11 Full GCSE Art 7 MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY 9 Y10 Drama GCSE 14 Y10 Work experience begins (2 weeks)

Y8 & Y9 Geography Calshot trip ­ 1st half departs 16 Y8 & Y9 Geography Calshot 1st half returns/2nd half departs

Y11 Leavers dinner at The Grange Hotel 18 GCSE Music

Y8 & Y9 Geography Calshot 2nd half return 23 Y7 Reports to Parents 24 Y9 Trip to Barcelona ­ return May 28th 28 HALF TERM

June 4 School returns 7 Y10 GCSE Drama Y7 Parents Evening

11 Y9 Non core exam week 12 Y10 Leisure & Tourism visit to Guildford Spectrum

Y10 H&SC visit to Treloar College ­ TBC 14 Y6 Induction Evening 19 Y4, Y5 & Y6 Open Mornings 9:00­12:00 20 Y4, Y5 & Y6 Open Mornings 9:00­12:00

Y10 Reports to Parents Parents Drop­in Session in the Library 17:30­18:30

22 Y7 Modern Foreign Languages trip to Boulogne 23 School Fete PSA 13:00­17:00 25 Y10 Modular Science Exams 26 Y11 Repeat Module Science exam

Y6 Induction Day 27 Sports Day 28 Y10 Parents Evening 29 Evening with the Big Band 19:30

July 2 Progress Review Y’s 7, 8 & 10 3 Founders Day 5 Awards Evening 6 Y9 Belgium Trip 9 Music Tour of the Black Forest, Germany 13 Music Tour of the Black Forest, Germany returns 16 Y7 X­Half ­ Science trip to Marwell Zoo 17 Y7 Y­Half ­ Science trip to Marwell Zoo 18 Dress rehearsal for Music Challenge in Hall

19:00 Music Challenge in Hall 20 END OF TERM

School Calendar 2007 ­ Dates for your diary

On Saturday, 3 rd March, the Mock Trial team arrived at Aldershot Magistrate‛s Court in nervous anticipation of the day ahead. After months of preparing as lawyers, magistrates, witnesses and court staff, today they would battle against two other local schools, Robert May‛s and Mill Chase, as prosecution and defence, with their performance judged by real magistrates and legal professionals! As if this wasn‛t incentive enough for the frantic butterflies in many a stomach, BBC South and various other local newspapers, decided that they too wanted a piece of the action. This years ‘case‛ was contributed by the RSPCA and involved a neglected rabbit. Georgi Boyce 8KN as defendant Sam Beatter, pleaded not guilty of the crime and successfully played the part of an innocent nurse, who had been wrongfully accused. With such strong defence lawyers in Natalie Owen 8KN and Ellie Sorsby 8RCo behind her, she was in good hands. The prosecution however, did not give them an easy ride. Catherine Davis 9AV, lead prosecution lawyer, had an eye for detail and a very authoritative demeanour. Charlotte Pugh 8SWa, our second prosecution lawyer, was extremely confident. Her more strategic approach belied the killer questions. The witnesses were also a credit to the team. Harriet Granville-Jones 8KN, Kathryn Drury 8SMo and Emily Wang 8SWa certainly had to use their skills in improvisation and remain calm under demanding, and sometimes aggressive, questioning from the opposing teams. Our legal adviser, Kate Chapman 8RCo, was very precise about the law, which she dictated in a clear and confident manner. Behind the scenes, the magistrates, Summer Rawlings 8KN, Emily Hodkin 9AV and Joshua Atkins 8LH, worked extremely hard to arrive at a fair verdict. But the star of the show was Thomas Rasburn 8RCo, the court usher, who was even offered a job at the end of the day!

Performing under such professional scrutiny and under the watchful eye of the many cameras present, required a lot of courage. The Eggar‛s Mock Trial team were certainly brave and their performance on the day was spectacular. Despite the nerves, every member of the team was exceptional and after an impressive showing, managed to seal the judges‛ approval. The Verdict; Victory for Eggar‛s! Following this first round success in a National Competition, the team certainly felt that justice had been served. They will now go on to compete at the Regional Finals at Southampton Magistrate‛s Court later this May, where a place in the National Finals will be up for grabs. For the Mock Trial team, this is a very exciting proposition. Catherine Davis spoke for the whole team. “We had a really great time at the court and are looking forward to going to Southampton. Hopefully we can win that round too and get through to the final.” They were praised by the MP for Aldershot, Gerald Howard, shortly after he handed each student their certificate. “You have put in so much preparation and what you have done today is amazing. I thought the confidence you showed and the ability to think on your feet was absolutely tremendous and I congratulate all of you.”

Congratulations to the team and good luck in the Regional Finals! Mrs K Nessa

English Department

SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION DAY

Hampshire County Council Parent Partnership Service

Totton College, Totton, Southampton Saturday 28th April 2007

This Special Needs Information Day is aimed at offering information and advice to parents and carers of children and young people with special needs. Representatives from a variety of organisations will be available through- out the day to answer questions and provide information about their services and activities. Information will be available about a wide range of special needs, including autism, dyslexia, hearing and visual impairment, and learning difficulties and how parents and carers can access support in their area. The event is open to visitors from 10.00am to 3.00pm Totton College, Southampton, and admittance and parking are free. There will be a variety of talks and workshops throughout the day, on topics included ADHD, Understanding Chil- dren‛s behaviour, Transition Planning, Communication Difficulties, Brain Gym, Diet and Nutrition and Wills and Trusts. Places on the talks and workshops will be limited, must be booked and priority will be given to parents and carers. The Honeypot Bus will be coming along to offer some play activities for children accompanying their parents to the information day. For further information please contact the Parent Partnership Service on 0 1 9 6 2 8 4 5 8 7 0 o r e m a i l enquiries.pps@hants.gov.uk

Schoolcomms is a system that allows the school to communicate with all its members ­ students, parents and staff, by email, SMS text message and paper.

Key benefits

• Get your school letters direct to your email address.

• No more important letters lost on the way home or in the bottom of a school bag.

• Text messages direct to your mobile for short or emergency contact.

• Help the school to save money and time.

• Be up to date with the latest information.

• Attendance features allow the school to contact you promptly if your child has not been in registration.

• You can be notified by text or email if your child is not in school without explanation.

• School can prompt you with links to other useful sources, their web site, Parents’ gateway or DfES sites.

• Newsletters can include photos and pictures.

• High security and compliant with data protection legislation.

Find out more information in the meantime at http:www.schoolcoms.com or by telephoning the school office.

Examination Invigilators Required We currently have vacancies for

Examination Invigilators to supervise examinations at Eggar’s School in May

and June this year. The pay scale for these positions is Lo­ cal Government Scale 2: £7.18 per

hour. If you are interested, please write to or telephone our Examination officer,

Mr Nigel Holmes, by 27 April 2007 on

Eggar’s School London Road, Holybourne, Alton,

Hampshire GU34 4EQ Telephone: 01420 541194 Fax: 01420 593412

11 – 16 Mixed Comprehensive, 810 on roll

Head Teacher: Mrs F Martin MA OFSTED JULY 2004 – ‘This is an outstanding

school’

Senior Science Technician

We require an enthusiastic person with a Science or Technology background. Previous experience preferred but not essential, to join this successful

School team from May 2007.

The role includes management of the Science Technical team as well as the preparation of

equipment for lessons, support with equipment in the classroom, equipment ordering and budgeting.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect staff to share this

commitment. If successful you will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check.

Food Technology Technician required (Temporary post)

If you are an enthusiastic person prepared to turn your hand to a variety of tasks to fill the above vacancy to cover long­term

sickness and can start as soon as possible then this is the job for you. Post and hours can be flexible. This role includes the preparation of equipment for lessons as

well as some support with equipment in the classroom and equipment ordering.

Eggar’s School London Road, Holybourne, Alton,

Hampshire GU34 4EQ Telephone: 01420 541194 Fax: 01420 593412

11 – 16 Mixed Comprehensive, 810 on roll

Head Teacher: Mrs F Martin MA OFSTED JULY 2004 – ‘This is an outstanding

school’

Design and Technology Technician

We require an enthusiastic person with a Technology background and previous experience preferred but not essential, to fill the above vacancy from May 2007.

This role includes the preparation of equipment for lessons as well as some support with equipment in the

classroom, equipment ordering and budgeting.

SITUATIONS VACANT

During the Easter holidays please access job application forms via our school website

www.eggars.hants.sch.uk or contact Eggar’s School on 01420 541194 or email Pippa Ellwood with your application and CV to

enquiries@eggars.hants.sch.uk

Cyclists

We have had a number of calls recently from members of the community reporting students not wearing cycle helmets. Please remember that students wishing to cycle to school need:

• Front and rear lights • Safety helmet • Working brakes • Cycle permit

Thank you to all parents for using our automated Absence Telephone Line to report a child’s illness on the first day of absence from school. This system helps us in knowing whether a child should be in school, or if something may have happened on the journey to school. Should a pupil need to leave school part way through the school day for a medical appointment, please write a note to this effect in their Student Planner, as we are not able to allow students off site without parental consent. On your child’s return to school following an absence, please write a note in your child’s Planner or a letter sent to your child’s Tutor.

We have recently received complaints regarding the dropping­off of children at the school entrance with the driver then turning around in the entrance to depart. We would appreciate all drivers using the school entrance and exiting from the Holybourne Road junction – this will ensure the safety of all drivers and pedestrians.

SCHOOL TIES We have a few children who are regularly coming to school not wearing a school tie and are borrowing a tie for the school day. We are finding either the ties are not being returned or the same children are, by habit, choosing to forget their ties. Please could you ensure your child has the correct school uniform for school, if a new tie is required these can be purchased for £4.00 from the school office.

Please note from September 2007 the price of a replacement Student Planner will be increased to £4.00, these can be purchased from the school office.

We know Year 7 and 8 were extremely disappointed to have the Valentine Disco postponed due to bad weather. We are pleased to announce the PSA are currently organising a Summer Disco. We are hoping this will take place during May and we will confirm the details as soon as possible.

Miss Carew‛s Year 8 Art students have created fantastic headdresses as part of a Native American Art project. Well done to all students! Plans to display all students‛ photographs are underway!

Georgie Boyce 8KN, Ellie Sorsby 8RCo, Katy Taylor 8KN

Summer Rawlings 8KN, Natalie Owen 8KN, Freya Bradshaw 8LH, Vanessa Anderson 8KN

Dan Shaw 8RCo, James Arnott 8LH, Paul Esplin 8KN, Stefan Skarbinski 8KN, Christian Brohier 8KN, Alex Wood 8RCo, David Boxall 8RCo, Ryan Winter 8LH

Amelia Bias-Beale 8RCo, Vanessa Anderson 8KN , Natalie Owen 8KN, Freya Bradshaw 8LH, Ellie Sorsby 8RCo, Katy Taylor 8KN, Georgie Boyce 8KN

FANTASTIC WORK!

Although it has been a short half term it has been a very important one for Year 9. I have been very impressed with the way that the year group have chosen their GCSE Options. They have all taken their time and picked options that suit their abilities. Year 10 and the start of GCSE‛s does not seem to far away now!! I would also like to congratulate the Year group on their mock SATS re- sults, with the year group doing very well. With more revision and time spent on Sam Learning (ten hour challenge – over Easter!) I look forward to seeing the final results. I hope every one has a relaxing and enjoyable Easter.

Mr Eost Year 9 Leader

Well, another term has passed and what a busy one it has been! However, the summer term will be just as busy as Year 10 have work experience and, not forgetting, the prefect process including head boy/girl and senior prefects interviews. I have received many applications and look forward to being able to inform all the successful candidates when we have our Prefect Assembly after the Year 11s leave. Academic Review Day was another successful event and I would like to thank Year 10 parents for attending as I, and many others at Eggar‛s, feel that this day is valuable in helping to keep pupils focused on their future academic achievements. This year is a very important basis for the approaching year with GCSE exams and the more that students achieve during this time in their subjects and options then the greater the successes in Year 11. On Thursday 1 st March, Year 10 had a Political Awareness Day for their Citizenship Curriculum. Ms Sandeman received notification from the visitor speakers who attended this day to say that they had been very impressed with the work ethos that the students had exhibited during the discussions and activities carried out as part of the delivery of the topic. Well done, Year 10 and congratulations for making such a posi- tive impression upon these visitors. Enjoy the Easter break! You all deserve it!

Miss Curtis Year 10 Leader

Just a few words about the ski trip to Austria last half-term…it was brilliant! Well I did say just a few words!

No really. All the weeks of preparation for this trip were well, well worth it. The accommodation was excellent as was the food. Our host was very hospitable and the scenery was stunning. There were several ‘bluebird days‛ and even a sighting of a lost moose!

The progression all students made during the week was nothing short of phenomenal – notwithstanding piste markers Emily!

My main aim for the trip was that students have long lasting memories and that they will be badgering those at home to go again and again and again...(sorry!)

My thanks go out to the students, without whom my first ski trip wouldn‛t have been so successful and to staff who gave of their half-term to be there. Thank you!

Wishing you all long and cherished memories.

Ginger Gerbil - on behalf of: Ms AB, Wombat, Plank, Hampster & Grandad!

During my time on the Ski trip

I had an amazing time. I

experienced new things every

day and loved every bit of it.

I have so many memories

which will stay with me

forever!

The experiences and memories that we got when we were on the Austria Ski Trip 2007 will stay with me forever. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity, thank you for one of the best weeks of my life.

Austria 2007 was amazing! I miss it loads

and anyone going in 2008 will have a

brilliant time, where else are they gonna see

Mr Laycock doing the can-can!

I thought the Ski trip was

fantastic, I had so much fun I

will never forget the

experience.

Hopefully I will be able to go

skiing again and if there is a

chance to go with the school

I would jump at the

opportunity.

The Eggar’s Finance Team would

like to take this opportunity to remind parents that when making payments to the school for educational visits, music, transport etc, please ensure that they are placed in a sealed envelope, clearly labelled with your child’s name and tutor group. Also please mark for whose the attention the envelope is destined and for which visit payment relates to. Envelopes should be handed directly to a member of the Reception Team – no money should be left on the Reception desk. Cheques should be made payable to “Eggar’s School” and should bear your child’s name on the reverse, especially if their surname differs from that of yourself.

In addition, for security reasons, please do not send large amounts of cash to school with your child. For parents who do not hold a cheque book account, please bring cash directly to the School Reception, where a receipt will be issued. If you have not already done so, you may like to take advantage of our standing order facilities currently in operation for music and transport payments, de‐ tails of which are available from the Finance Office.

The purchase of pens, pencils, planners and ties etc are available from Reception, please send small units of cash, as the changing of large notes can often be difficult.

Due to the overwhelming demand for pupils receiving music lessons, we politely request that payment is sent to School promptly, upon receipt of renewals letters, which you should have all received, requesting payment in advance of next term. Currently, we have a waiting list in operation for many instruments, and pupils may lose their place if payment is not received on time. All cancellations for music tuition must be sent to the Finance Office in writing or by email to:‐

finance@eggars.hants.sch.uk.

We hope you have an enjoyable Easter.