- Lichfield Cathedral School

Lent 2016
Week 7: Friday 26 February
The Update
This week’s cover image shows
children from Year 2 enjoying the
Science Garden on a recent visit to
ThinkTank in Birmingham.
Read more about this super
educational visit on page 9
Found Property
A black, girls, quilted coat with a belt
and guilt buckle and a girls, Lorus
watch with brown strap have been
handed in at School House. If these
items belong to your child, please can
you ask them to speak to Mrs Hill.
Lost Property
Gold Awards
For excellence in Art:
Lucy Hannam, Darcey Asquith,
Sophie Wain, Daisy Hardwick,
Luca Ridgewell, Martha Wilkes,
Seb Coulter, Georgina Grant,
Amy Hubbold, Charlotte Darby and
Millie Fisher for excellent colour wheels.
Monty Phillips, Seb Coulter, Ella Jiggins
and Charlie Vye for excellent tints and
shades.
Hope Robinson, Sophie Gramwell,
Scarlett Harris, Edward Benson,
Niamh Stevens for superb effort
throughout the colour project.
Oliver Jennings and James Carter for
always clearing up and leaving their
space neat for the next class.
For excellence in History: James
Padley for a very carefully composed
PowerPoint presentation on Tudor
Naval Tools. Sebastian Coulter for a very
bright and colourful mask.
For excellence in Latin: Finlay Hutt
for a very carefully composed and
executed PowerPoint presentation on
Boudicca
House Points
Sachin Sanghera (Y4) has lost his
black fleece games top. It should be
named, so if found please return to Mrs
Cleverley.
Year 3
Boswell - Mateusz Taylor
Darwin - Annie-May Mathieson
Garrick - Emily Sim
Johnson - Lewis Burbey
Year 4
Boswell - Harry Prescott
Darwin - Raphael Crump
Garrick - Louis Law
Johnson - Archie Kilminster
Head Teacher’s
Awards
RH - Harrisun Lally, Tanveer Nijjer
1S -Jessica Molloy, Abby McCathie
2H - Toby Cox, Lucy Mears
3JT - Ramis Ahmed, Eloise Mott
4F - Harry Prescott
4H - Sachin Sanghera
Playtimer of the Week
Suprises Await!
We’re almost ready to open the little
box of delights on Saturday 5 March.
Some tickets still available from
[email protected]
Don’t miss the opportunity to win the
mystery prize, to be entertained and
even nibble a Maltester or two! It’s sure
to be a lot of fun!
There will also be a cake sale with
crisps and juice at The Palace on
Thursday 3 March during break. All
proceeds to the Chorister Tour Fund.
Mrs Alcock
Isaac Tuft
Want to contribute? Email Amanda on [email protected] or call 01543 306014
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Zimbe!
Over 150 performers will join together
for the forthcoming production of
Zimbe! at Lichfield Cathedral on
Wednesday 18 May.
Zimbe! Is a 40-minute choral piece
which mixes jazz, gospel and African
melodies. The piece was composed by
the renowned jazz pianist, Alexander
L’Estrange and has been performed
across the globe.
Former pupil and current University of
Wolverhampton student Cait Hodgkiss
will conduct the performance and
is keen for members of the school
community to come along and show
their support.
Cait said: “The first half of the concert
will be used to show off each choir
involved, finishing with a collaborative
rendition of Something Inside So
Strong”.
Lichfield Cathedral School Choir
and The Palace Singers will appear
alongside other local choirs and there
is also a Jazz Quintet.
Last Call For Quiz Night
Tickets are priced at £10 (£6 for under
16s) and are available from Marilyn on
01543 300176 or by emailing
[email protected].
There will also be a licensed bar in
operation during the interval.
If you would like to take part in The
Friends’ Quiz Night on Friday 4 March,
team entry forms must be returned
by Friday 26 February.
Please return all entry forms with full
payment FAO Mrs Mant to Reception.
The popular event sold out last time so
please don’t miss your chance to take
part.
Fish & Chip Supper
Licenced bar
£7.50 per person (cheques only
please, made payable to The Friends of
Lichfield Cathedral School).
Thursday 3 March until Tuesday 8 March
4.00pm - 4.45pm in The Palace Library
Hundreds of books to browse & buy
Parents are very welcome too!
visit bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/books
What’s On
Date
Title of event
Detail
3 March - 8 March
Scholastic Book Fair at The Palace Library
4pm - 4.45pm | Hundreds of books available to browse & buy
Fri 4 March
Friends of LCS Quiz Night
7.30pm | Great Hall | see booking form attached
Sat 5 March
‘A Box of Delights’ Chorister Fundraising Event
£10 | 7pm | The Palace | Further information to follow
Sun 6 March
Cathedral Praise on Mothering Sunday
9am | Lichfield Cathedral | flowers will be distributed
Sun 6 March
Choral Eucharist on Mothering Sunday
11am | Lichfield Cathedral | flowers will be distributed
Wed 9 March
Friends of LCS Meeting
7.30pm | The Palace
Thur 17 March
Reflection in The Chapel
7.30pm-8.30pm | The Chapel | led by Canon Stead
Thurs 21 April
Friends of LCS Meeting
7.30pm | The Palace
Wed 25 May
Bag2School Collection
Donations of old clothes gratefully received
Follow us on Twitter: @LichfieldCSchl
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From the Head
with Susan Hannam, Head Teacher
Children and Perfectionism
It does us well to remember just how
hard our children often work. The
Cathedral School pupil is generally
characterised by a desire to succeed
and clearly this is something that is
encouraged by us at school.
However, many children are
perfectionists who put a huge
amount of pressure on themselves
to perform at the highest level. Many
are also prone to anxiety when put in
these high-pressure situations. For
children prone to such anxiety some
non-competitive, extra-curricular
activities may be desirable. These
will hopefully alleviate some of this
pressure and allow the children to find
their passions at their own pace and
level. Sometimes, however, children
with the tendencies just described
can find themselves passionate about
something that is competitive by
nature. You don’t want to discourage
them from pursuing their passions,
but you may see that perfectionism
or anxiety is getting in the way of
their success – and happiness – in this
competitive activity. So, how do you
help your child in this situation?
Susan Cain was a competitive figure
skater as a child, and the nerves that
made some skaters the best in the
world caused her to flounder.
She offers some sound advice in her
book ‘Quiet’:
• Help your child understand himself;
identify the primary source of the
anxiety – fear of public failure, for
example – and encourage him to
accept it once it has been named.
• Help your child understand that
being nervous will not automatically
equate to failure.
• Encourage your child to “enter lowstakes competitions far away from
home, where they will feel anonymous
and no one will know if they fails”.
• Help your child learn how to fail
gracefully.
• Make sure that your child has
practiced thoroughly.
• Try to arrange for your child to
practice in the same environment in
which he will compete if the location
is unfamiliar.
• Talk through the consequences of
failure in this situation, helping her
see that life will go on if they makes a
mistake or loses.
• Help your child visualise a successful
performance or game.
Some additional useful strategies
include:
• Remind your child that no one is
perfect. Demonstrate this by pointing
out your own imperfections over time
(your own discretion is advised here!)
• Teach your child that he does not
have to be “the best” but should
certainly always do ‘their best’
• Make sure that your child has the
opportunity to be as prepared as they
can possibly be, and then remind her
that that is the case. Plenty of practice
at the 100% effort that your child
puts into everything they do means
that they did everything possible to
prepare. This is such good advice for
academic examinations too.
• Help your child remain focused
on why they participate in this
competitive activity. Bring him or her
back to the love and passion for the
activity that brought about the desire
for participating in competitions in the
first place.
I know that some of this is much
easier said than done. However, over
time, these lessons will hopefully
become engrained in your child’s
consciousness, until one day, they step
out on stage or run out on the sports
field with just the right level of nerves
to execute the best performance of
their life! The world, as we know, is
a competitive place and we need to
equip our young people to deal with
it and not lose the joy of the doing
along the way.
In servi deo et laetare
A Day At The Museum
I was delighted to receive a postcard
from Ben Gwilt following his trip to
Cardiff over the half term break.
Ben and his mum had heeded my
advice and took time out to visit a
museum during the school holiday.
Ben spent time at Amgueddfa
Genedlaethol Caerdydd (National
Museum Cardiff ) which houses Wales’
national art collection. Ben had
the chance to see many important
works including famous examples of Impressionist Art; Monet’s Waterlillies (1905),
Renoir’s, La Parisienne (1874) and Rain - Auvers, (1890) by Van Gogh.
Learning  Leadership  Faith  Service
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The Flying Theatre Company
Years 5 and 6 (and their staff!) enjoyed a
highly entertaining performance of ‘Le Tour
de France’, a play in French put on by The
Flying Theatre Company. The show was an
action-packed, fun-filled and interactive
extravaganza performed entirely in French.
We were captivated by the colourful set
and circus acts including feats of juggling,
balancing, magic and illusions.
Here is what some of the pupils thought of
it:
At the start there were 2 detectives and all
through the play they were trying to find
the missing bike to do the Tour de France.
The play was really funny but it was all in
French! (Millie F)
I really liked the French play because it
had loads of funny and dangerous stunts.
George uni-cycled and juggled at the same
time, it was great! (Guy G)
My third favourite part was where George
balanced the ladder on his chin – it was
soooooooo awesome! (Harvey H)
I enjoyed the bit when Sophie and Sam did
that really funny dance! (Grace P)
I loved how we got to join in even if we
weren’t chosen to dance as we could shout
the French. We learned a lot and went over
things we already knew such as fruit and
vegetables from Super U (the supermarket).
Scarlett H
There is no doubt which was the highlight
of the play for 5S:
The part that I enjoyed the most was when
Mrs Lomas played the maracas like AC/DC
and had to go crazy! (Charlotte E-T)
I liked it when Mrs Lomas was dancing
around on stage with the French man –
that was hilarious! (Matthew P)
Places of Worship
Year 7 recently visited two of the
many fascinating places of worship
in Birmingham. Firstly we went to
the stunningly beautiful Singer’s Hill
Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
Next we visited the Birmingham
Central Mosque, one of the biggest in
Europe!
Mrs Johnson
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Boy Choristers Reach The Summit
Sophie Continues to Shine
Congratulations to Sophie Benfield
(Y11) who, following a spellbinding
performance, was awarded first place
at the West Midlands Final of the
Rotary Young Musician of the Year
competition.
Sophie received very positive
feedback about her performance from
adjudicator Julian Hellaby and will now
represent the West Midlands at the
regional finals in a few weeks’ time.
Mr Daykin
Director of Music
Thank you to Mr Derry for sending
in pictures of boy choristers Piers,
Rubens and Jaimie who climbed
Snowdon in aid of the Choristers’ tour
fund last weekend. Mr Derry added:
“The boys would like to thank all those
who sponsored them. Conditions
were a little cold, -3 to -16. Brrrrr. Great
effort by the the boys!”
ABRSM Training Day
Last Saturday, seven of our musicians
were invited by ABRSM to participate
in a training day for prospective
examiners.
Our musicians travelled to Bournville
where they performed in front of
candidates to help them hone their
skills as potential examiners.
It was a fascinating experience for
all involved and never before have
our pupils had the opportunity
to perform in front of so many
examiners all at the same time!
Well done all who took part and
many thanks to ABRSM for their
fantastic hospitality. We look forward
to taking part in this event again in
the Trinity term.
Mr Daykin
Director of Music
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Roman Villas
Y3 have been making models of
Roman Villas this week.
They worked in groups to design and
then make their models incorporating
all the information they had gleaned
from books and the internet to include
in their designs.
We then displayed them in the Hall
for the Y3 and 4 Open Forum for the
parents to see, and later for all the
children in the school to take a closer
look.
The children all cooperated really well
together and as you can see the results
speak for themselves.
Mrs Tibbott
Charity Day Success
I am delighted to be able to report
that the Years 7 and 8 Charity Day
raised a fantastic £512.20 for the Lent
term charities, Sport Relief and the
ReCREATE project.
Well done and many thanks to all
pupils and staff who worked hard on
the day to raise as much money as
possible. We are most grateful for all
the generous donations of tasty cakes
and biscuits that disappeared at speed
during morning break.
The pupils showed great initiative and
Active
Kids
impressive marketing skills as they
chose their events, set up their stalls
and ran them successfully during the
morning.
Well done and many thanks to
everyone.
Mrs O’Donnell
We are again
collecting
Sainsbury’s
Active Kids
vouchers
until 3 May.
Please hand
in your
vouchers
at either
Reception.
Thank you
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Sports Reports
U10 Netball v Chase Grammar
The team arrived at Chase Grammar
feeling confident - this was a coaching
game and we were pleased to have
another opportunity to play against
another team.
From the start, LCS were dominant,
showing good throwing, catching and
marking skills in the centre third. Chase
were unable to gain possession and the
ball was quickly passed to Scarlett and
Georgina who displayed their usual
teamwork and accurate passing which
resulted in a goal for LCS.
The ball came back to Chase but
they were quickly intercepted by
LCS - Niamh, showing great marking
skills and finding space when needed,
ensured the ball was passed into the
Netball vs Stafford Grammar
The match was not the best as the
score will show: 15-5 to Stafford.
It was a bit of a messy match as some
of us went off with injuries such as
when I went off as I hurt my leg at the
weekend.
Three goals were scored by Izzy
and two by Holly. Again I think we
definitely need to work on footwork
and accuracy of shooting.
I spoke to all the girls and I agree that I
think we just need a couple of lessons
to work on our weeknesses.
Overall the game went well and
everyone tried their hardest and I’m
sure with a little bit of practice we can
win next time. Well done LCS.
Thea Brangwin
U14s Netball vs Landau Forte
We played indoors but the surface of
the court was slippery, making the
game rather difficult for LCS.
Landau Forte had two very strong
shooters and this made all the
difference to their team.
Unfortunately for our defenders
Claudia and Anna, who tried
everything they could, were still
LCS goal circle and another goal
was scored by LCS. This pattern
continued throughout the games
with Charlotte, Niamh, Ella and Lucy
working consistently in the centre
third to get the ball out to the LCS
goal circle and Scarlett and Georgina
shooting goals – one even shot from
the edge of the goal circle from
Scarlett!
On the few occasions the ball went
into the Chase goal circle, Sophie
and Hope intercepted. The girls had
set the pace and the final result was
a 14 – 2 win for LCS! Well done again
team – one area to watch for our
next game is our footwork!
Player of the match Niamh Stevens!
Georgina Grant
unable to keep the ball away from
shooters who really did not miss.
Eleanor in WD had a very good game
considering that Landau Forte’s WA
was extremely active. At this stage
our confidence was low and we could
not put a decent attack together. The
smallest mistake by us resulted in a
goal for the opposition.
There were periods of excellent play
and several times the team started
to play using excellent footwork.
But there was very little we could do
against two excellent shooters.
A poor match performance by LCS
and we were beaten by a better team.
Final score: LF 15 - 3 LCS.
Player of the match - none.
We need to stay focused on our game
plan and play as a team. When we are
trailing behind we need to keep our
heads high and not let the opposition
know that we are defeated. We have
the quality to play much better than
we did against Landau Forte as long
as we believe in ourselves.
Verona-India Braich, Captain
Learning  Leadership  Faith  Service
Save The Date - Sponsored Walk
for Sport Relief Friday 18 March
Mr Meakin is planning for us all to walk
over 400 miles for Sport Relief next
month.
The idea is for every student from Years
3-13 and for all staff to complete a
lap of Stowe Pool. A lap of the pool is
around 1 mile in length and this will be
done at walking pace.
We will be asking all students to collect
sponsorship for this as well as giving £1
for non-uniform day - come as a sports
player of your choice and wear something in their house colour (no jeans
allowed). The house that collects the
most money for charity will be rewarded with 200 house points.
Further information about the day will
follow.
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Sports Reports
U10 Hockey vs Chase Grammar
On Tuesday 23 February the U10 boys
hockey team played their second
hockey match of the season against
Chase Grammar School.
The first 10 minutes were slow with the
boys feeling their hockey legs again.
LCSs first goal came after a pass was
made from Edward Benson to Luca
who then passed to Loius Green who
scored. Shortly after LCS were awarded
a penalty corner. Jed Benson injected
to Harvey Hughes who stopped and
hit at goal. A good save was made by
Chase’s GK, however, Luca was there
for the rebound and to tap it in making
the score 2-0.
Some lovely passing was made down
the left wing to Harvey who made a
reverse stick pass to Jed in the D who
scored a fantastic goal making the
score line 3-0. Half time saw the score
4-0 to LCS after Luca scored his second
goal.
At half time spirits were high and
the boys were told to ‘keep up the
good work’. The second half saw
lots of lovely passing and LCS were
finally rewarded when Luca scored
his hatrick. However, three minutes
later the angry Chase Grammar made
a break and scored their first goal
making the final score 5-1 to LCS.
Well done boys. You all played really
well but man of the match has gone to
our hatrick scorer, Luca Ridgewell.
a shot but it was saved. Then James
stopped it before it went out and
passed it to Tom who absolutely
smashed it into the bottom right
corner to make it 1-0.
At half time the Pringles were quickly
opened and nearly all gone. Then
it started again. Soon Chase scored
to make it 1-1. Just before the final
whistle we got in to the D, Dom was
about to score when the whistle blew
leaving it 1-1. Then we had match tea
and the rest of the Pringles.
U11 Hockey vs Chase Grammar
We set off for Chase Grammar in our
bus. On our way one of the boys
bought a speaker and started playing
songs. Soon we arrived at Chase
Grammar and dropped the girl’s team
off which meant that the boys were
late and the parents thought that “if
they don’t turn up soon, we’ll have
to play” ... luckily, the boys made it in
time!
We started off by sorting out the
positions, James P forward, Dom
right wing, Tato left wing, Tom Gray
(Captain) centre mid, James C left
defence, Tamas right defence, Seb
centre defence and last but not least,
Thomas B was sub.
This left just enough time to practise.
When the game started LCS passing
was good. Just before half time, Tato
made a break through, passed it to
Tom down the left wing and Tom
expertly crossed it to Dom, who had
Tom Gray
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Artist in Residence
Before half term, the Art Department
welcomed Victoria Jenkinson as Artist
in Residence. She worked with Years
9 and 10 helping them develop new
and interesting techniques in their art
lessons.
Year 10 worked with oil paints for the
first time and Year 9 developed their
skills using mixed media collage.
Mrs Whatley
ThinkTank
Yesterday Year 2 went to the Thinktank
in Birmingham.
We had a marvellous day and
the children thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. We had a workshop on
electricity, and the children met Sparky
the robot and got to make their own
circuits. Also, we learnt all about the
planets and the stars and we got to
ride on a virtual rocket into space. The
children loved that!
The children also went into the Science
garden outside the Thinktank and they
investigated a variety of pulleys and
pivots, it really was a fabulous day and
the children came home with lots of
information and facts. Their behaviour
was exemplary and the gentleman
at the Planetarium commented
on it and asked if we were from
Lichfield Cathedral School because he
remembered us from last year.
Well done 2H, I was very proud of you
all!
Miss Hall
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Message from the Chaplain
Our Patron, Chad
This coming
Wednesday is the
feast day of both
our school’s patron
and also that of our
Cathedral. Chad
was the first Bishop
of Lichfield and
acclaimed as a saint
because of his wisdom and his clarity
of teaching and vision. He brought
Christian virtue and wisdom in Saxon
times to what was then the heart of
the large kingdom of Mercia.
Pilgrims have come to Lichfield ever
since to visit the place of his shrine.
They have been made welcome
and shown hospitality. They have
been prayed with and for and they
have brought their troubles and also
their thanksgivings. Pilgrims still
visit the shrine of St Chad today and
still receive that ministry of prayer,
teaching and hospitality.
On Sunday at 11.00 there will be
the Patronal Choral Eucharist in
the Cathedral, when not only our
choristers will be singing but a
member of the school will be reading.
The Preacher on this occasion will be
The Rt. Revd. Christopher Foster, the
Bishop of Portsmouth. Refreshments
follow the service and it would be
good to see Cathedral School families
joining us for this occasion. As usual
after the 11.00 service there are
refreshments served.
If you happen to be free at 5.30pm
on Wednesday 2 March (St. Chad’s
Day) do join us for Festival Evensong
sung by our choristers and when you
will also have the spectacle of seeing
not only the home team of clergy
but the Bishops, Archdeacons and
Prebendaries of the diocese robed and
sitting in their stalls in quire. Not to be
missed and you will be very welcome.
A final call to those who have not let
me know about wanting their sons
and daughters to be involved in this
year’s preparation for confirmation. I
need to know who to expect at the
Confirmation Course beginning next
half term. If your son or daughter is
11 years old or above then it would
be good to welcome them on to the
Confirmation Course. The course
will take place in the Queen’s Room
beginning at 1pm on Wednesday 09
March 2016. The Confirmation Service
is on Sunday 12 June 2016 at 1800
in the Cathedral. I would welcome
contact from any pupil or parent who
would like to know more about what
this means. If parents want to discuss
the possibility of being Confirmed
themselves please do email me.
Quiet Evening in our beautiful
school Chapel for Lent
Thursday 17 March 2016 19302030. If you have never been in our
School Chapel you would be most
welcome to come and share in a
time of quiet reflection led by me. It
is an opportunity to come together
for some shared silence and guided
reflection. Older pupils, staff, parents
and friends are very welcome to come
and join us for this evening event.
Mothering Sunday 6 March 2016
There will be services in the Cathedral
that day at 0900 Cathedral Praise (45
minutes Holy Communion Service
aimed at Families of all ages) and 1100
Choral Eucharist with the Cathedral
Choir. At both services flowers will be
distributed.
Chapel Recital
Strong academic achievement, ethical decision-making and the passion to make a difference
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