Young Musician of - King`s College School

@KCJSWimbledon JUNIOR VIEWS NEWSLETTER
FRIDAY 22 MOVEMBER 2013
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Young Musician of KCJS
King’s College Junior School Southside Wimbledon Common London SW194TT +44(20)8255 5335 www.kcs.org.uk [email protected]
On Wednesday the Priory boys experienced an afternoon of exceptionally
fine music-making.The final of the Young Musician of KCJS always proves to be
an exciting event and this year was no exception. The adjudicator, Mr Daniel
Phillips (Director of Music, KCS), was clearly impressed with the high standard
of performance and mentioned several times how difficult it was to choose a
winner as all the boys were so accomplished. My congratulations go to all the
finalists who played superbly but particular praise is due to the following category winners; Andrew McClarty (singing), Rupert McKay (woodwind), Oliver
Gerlach (piano),Thomas Little (brass), Jamie Frost (strings), Alex Petit (percussion), Gareth Siddle (who was highly commended by Mr Phillips) and finally
Oliver Gerlach who retained the title of Overall Winner of the competition.
Michael Stevenson
Le Petit Déjeuner
Mardi matin, nous avons fait des petites pièces de théâtre pour nos parents. Ils avaient de la chance: ils ont pu déguster des traditions françaises
comme des pains au chocolat ou des croissants. Ils pouvaient aussi prendre un petit verre de jus d’orange s’ils le voulaient. Les adultes ont bien
ri car c’était très drôle! Des exemples de petites pièces étaient: As-tu un
animal à la maison?, Les Cornichons et beaucoup d’autres pièces. Tout le
monde s’est bien amusé et on a bien fait rigoler nos parents! C’était vraiment super. Arthur Féry (LRL)
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On Thursday 17 October the Second Form went on a trip to Battle Abbey. We arrived there at about 10 o’clock and the teachers took us on a tour of the
hoary apple tree ridge where the battle of Hastings was fought. The ground was very steep in places and we could imagine how difficult it must have been for
the French King William to get his troops up the ridge to attack the English King Harold and his Saxon army. They told us about the battle. We learnt about
Taillefer who was William’s jester and the first person to charge in battle and how the battle progressed including the ‘lull’ where both sides rested before the
final stages of the battle were fought and William triumphed over Harold.We then returned to a picnic site to eat our packed lunches. After lunch we went to
the shop. The shop had many different things to buy, including wooden weapons, sweets and books. A popular choice among Second Formers was a bow and
some arrows. The coach arrived bringing our weapons. At about half past one we re-enacted the battle of Hastings. There were many brilliant costumes especially a real chain mail hood.The person who won the best costume prize was Morgan Rennie, He stuck a picture of three lions on his wooden shield and had
a wonderful chain mail costume and tabard.When we re-enacted the battle the Saxons formed a shield wall, but the Normans managed to break through with
some strong pushing. Many shields were covered in dents and some completely broke; many of swords were chipped. Luckily no one was slaughtered although
there were a few minor injuries. After the battle we visited the site of Harold Godwinson’s death.We then walked back to the coach.We were worn out from
a long and busy day. Altogether it was a brilliant trip! Thank you very much to all the teachers who organized it.
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Junior Forum had a chance to put their views on lunch to members of the catering staff this week. The second
meeting of the year was ably chaired by UR rep, Archie Turner. Mr da Silva, deputy catering manager and Ms Joanes,
Rushmere Supervisor, answered questions and listened to various suggestions from dilution ratios of squash through
pasta sauces to seafood options. Other items discussed were wet play games and Lego club. The full minutes will
be read out in assembly soon.
Wednesday 4th December 2013 at 6.30pm
St James’s Church, Piccadilly
King’s College School Chamber Choir
King’s College School Chamber Orchestra
Viola Concerto - Telemann
Carols and music by Handel, Britten, Rutter and Chilcott
Also Carols for choir and audience
Directors: Daniel Phillips and Leandro Silvera
Organ: Peter Holder
Tickets: £7 (unreserved) on the door
M O V E M B E R
Charity Day - 28 Movember
Wear a moustache and Mufti for £2
Update!!!
Many thanks to those families who have supported the Junior School’s Movember charity
page. Please remember to vote for the teacher who you would like to keep his moustache
until the end of the Autumn Term. Currently Mr Streatfield has received the most votes. If
you wish to make a donation please go to http://uk.movember.com/mospace/9270009. The
boys have also been reminded that on Thursday, 28 November there will be a Mufti Day
where they can wear casual clothing along with a moustache of their choice. A £2 donation
is required if your son wishes to participate. Prizes for the best moustaches will be awarded
in each year group. There will also be a cake sale, with treats provided by the teachers on
the day. Many thanks for your support of this worthy cause.
THE RAGGED CHILD
London Auditions Jan 25th 26th Feb 1st, 8th & 9th
Following the NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE’S hugely successful productions for THE
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL at THE ROSE THEATRE of CAPTAIN STIRRICK
(2011), THE DREAMING (2012) and WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (2013), all directed by
JEREMY JAMES TAYLOR, the NYMT is delighted to announce that the production for 2014
will be one of the company’s most celebrated pieces, THE RAGGED CHILD.
The Ragged Child features many excellent and important roles for younger performers in
the 11 14 year-old age-range – including the two leading roles.
The Edinburgh run was a triumph and led to further invitation to play a week season at
Sadler’s Wells which, in its turn, led to the recording of the production by BBC Television. (It
was broadcast on Christmas Eve, 1987 on BBC 2. Later productions by the NYMT played at
Glyndebourne, The Northcott Theatre, Exeter, His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, The
Brewhouse, Taunton, The Old Rep, Birmingham, and many others including tours to
Toronto and New York.
Audition details can be found on the NYMT’s website
www.nymt.co.uk, click on Auditions
‘THE RAGGED CHILD (is) performed with a degree of professionalism and raw
energy which is nothing short of sensational’. (THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
‘Theatre at its absolute best. It is staggeringly good’ (THE SCOTSMAN). ‘Vivid
and breathtaking!’ (THE NEW YORK TIMES)
‘NYMT is the best youth music theatre in the world’ ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER