Tring School Newsletter

Tring School Newsletter
Live to Learn Learn to Live
Headteacher’s Message
Dec 2014 Issue No. 22
TERM DATES 2015
Start of Term
Mon 5 Jan
Half Term
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb
Term Finishes
Thurs 2 April
Start of Term
Mon 20 April
Half Term
Mon 25 – Fri 29 May
Term Finishes
Fri 17 July
Tring School
Mortimer Hill
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5JD
Tel 01442 822 303
As Christmas and the New Year approach we can
all too easily get wrapped up into the commercial
spin of the events but it is hopefully a time of the
year for reflection and thanks for what has been
achieved. Our students have definitely had
opportunities to live to learn and learn to live. The
vast array of lessons and other learning
opportunities outside of the classroom continue
to occur and the feedback we receive is
overwhelmingly positive.
Our Sixth Form evening at the end of November was
the most well attended we have seen for several
As you know the external exam results last
years. We are very proud of our Sixth Form and the
summer were excellent and we want to continue
great success that it generates. Many Year 11s have
to improve even further. Naturally this is a tough
had meetings with Mrs Ambrose and me and we
challenge given all of the changes and uncertain
have tailored the blocks to maximise their interests.
national picture for qualifications but please be
We have also been very pleased to welcome so
assured that we are up to date and following the
many students from other institutions and we look
best guidance for the future. My letters of
forward to receiving their applications. If you
complaint to the exam boards were taken to the
require any further information then please email
board of Hertfordshire Headteachers and then
[email protected]
nationally where I have been informed that the
Secretary of State is taking action as a result of the Enrichment in Tring School remains a big feature and
concerns I expressed. Hopefully the exam boards Mr Dobberson actively encourages all of this so that
will run more smoothly in the future. All of this we can create well rounded students. We include in
happened in the final year for Mr Freeman, our our enrichment programme; life skills, clubs,
current examination officer. He is retiring at assemblies, student and House councils, careers
Christmas after nearly 40 years of service to our provision, World Challenge, year group events and
school. You can imagine the rich history of events whole school themes. As you all know our Music,
and stories which he can tell from over the years! Drama and Sport are of high quality as well.
Mr Freeman is going to be sadly missed but he will Mentioning Drama reminds me to say that tickets
become an honorary member of staff because has are on sale for our school production of ‘Mother
been invited back for many trips and school events Courage and Her Children’ starting on Tuesday 20
and I’m hopeful that he might even do some exam January 2015 for 4 nights until Friday 23 January
invigilating.
I’m sure you will join me in 2015. Miss Gregson and Mrs Moore have been
congratulating Mr Freeman for his work with our working on DofE events and, of course, the World
students both past and present.
Challengers continue to raise money and complete
many walks in preparation for their trips next
With the end of this term we will see some staff
summer. Activities and opportunities such as these
changes; Mr Ryan is moving to China to join his
form a fundamental part of our Christian ethos.
wife and family. Mrs Thompson is moving to
Ashlyns, Mr Kelly and Mr Reid-Davies are
exploring new opportunities. We have appointed
Miss Rasche (Geography), Miss Doyle (English) and
Mrs Randolph (Examinations) who will start with
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us in January.
School Notices
This year our premises has continued to improve. Upgrading
facilities is an important and carefully planned set of activities.
We have invested significantly in the brightly coloured toilet
refurbishment and the science facilities are being replaced.
We continue to drive forward with our plans for improving
further aspects of the school next year.
Overall this has been a very productive 12 months. We know
that the future cannot be predicted and there is some
uncertainty ahead of us with more Government initiatives
being announced and further funding cuts to bear. Raising
results as funding cuts are being made would imply that there
was a lot of waste and poor spending decisions being made in
schools; this was simply not true, and so ‘to do more on less’
will present even tougher times are ahead. I am meeting
with Mr David Gauke MP and Mr Mike Penning MP in the new
year to share the financial picture with them since the DfE are
not accepting the financial situation. If you wish to support
me in this and want to express your views on educational
funding then please do so.
Training Sessions for Parents
The IT department is organising a series of training
sessions to help parents and carers with IT issues they
might experience whilst supporting their child. We would
like to hear from you with suggestions of areas of interest
so that we can target those in particular. Sessions will be
organised both during the day and in the evenings.
Please contact us via email [email protected] or
call the school switchboard on 01442 822303.
Year 9 Student Data Collection Forms
If you have not received a Year 9 data collection form,
please email [email protected] to request one,
giving the name of the student and their date of birth.
Please return the forms even if there are no changes.
As Christmas approaches our new music team did an amazing
concert for families and friends. The variety was spectacular
and the wealth of emails and letters of congratulations that
came flooding in were a joy to read. Miss Eyles and Miss AlyLane have clearly settled in very well with our existing
musicians as well as new ones. They also hosted the first
Dacorum Musical Concert in partnership with Tring Park,
Cavendish, Longdean and The Hemel Hempsted School. The
Heritage orchestra worked with our students over 2 days to
create an evening of music and dance reflecting on WW1
centenary. It was another creative and stunning event. We
are all looking forward to further musical works from our
fabulous students.
Don’t forget that the school closes at 12.30pm on Friday 19
December and students are back on Monday 5 January 2014
for an 8.40am start.
Have a restful, peaceful and a Happy Christmas!
Susanna Collings
Free School Meals
To apply go to:
www.hertsdirect.org/freeschoolmeals
The school newsletters have been designed and created by
Michelle Texeira
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Calendar of Events
Wed 7 Jan Year 8-9 Reading Group trip to Roald Dahl
Museum
Mon 26-Fri 30 Jan Charity Week
Fri 6 Feb Years 12-13 Art study Tour to Paris
Wed 11 Feb Key Stage 3 Drama trip, Treasure Island
This Newsletter can be viewed on our website:
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On 11th November we were lucky enough to participate in an
Engineering Day in the Desborough Hall. In groups of six we were
given the task of producing a system that would provide fresh water
and power to a small village. To achieve this we created a model wind
turbine to generate power and a container fixed with a pumping
system to transport water up from a small valley to the village. We
used resources such as straws and paper to create our models. Once
we had finished, our models were tested and rated on a scale of 1-10.
Then the team with the highest amount of points and the most
sustainable product won. Each resource we could use had a price. We
also had to consider how we could construct these things in the
cheapest way possible and this also was considered in the final score.
At the end of the day the winners were announced and we won. The
day was great fun and we all enjoyed it. It gave us a better insight into
what engineers do and if engineering was something we should
consider doing in the future.
Engineering Day
Engineering day
By Faye Bolton & Dan Gill, Year 9
The Engineering Day was sponsored by the Dacorum Borough Council
and delivered by an educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust. The
day was designed for Year 9 pupils to develop their problem solving,
creativity, design and engineering skills. We shall subsequently be
offering places on the Engineering Masterclasses, organised by the
Royal Institution. Details to follow.
Mrs H. Knight, Design & Technology Teacher
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History House Competition
WW1 Centenary Competition
As part of the celebrations for the Centenary of WW1 we
introduced our first History House Competition. Each
form was asked to produce a collage or sculpture to
celebrate and remember those who fought in WW1. The
response was amazing! We had lots of students
researching their family History; all aspects of life and
fighting in WW1 was covered via drawing; pictures;
poems and writing – we even had one sculpture of the
Poppies at the Tower of London and one of a trench! The
thought and effort that went into all of the entries was
exceptional and they will be digitally displayed in Tring
Museum. Unfortunately there could only be one winner.
The winner was chosen by Mr Collings; well done to W3
(Mrs Manser’s Tutor Group). In second place was Ascott
(A14, Mrs Tubbritt and Mrs Hoskins), Claydon were 3rd (C3
– Miss Purdue and Miss Weller) and Halton (H13 – Dr
Irlam) were 4th.
We also held an individual competition where the entries
were just as outstanding. Thank you to Roger Moorhouse
and Anglia Tours who donated the prizes. Our winners
were Magda De Melo (Year 10) and Matthew Foskett
(Year 13).
Thank you to everyone who took part you all did a
fantastic job.
Miss Mackay, (Head of History)
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Claydon
1st - C3
2nd - C11
3rd - C4
Halton
1st - H13
2nd - H1
3rd - H9
Waddesdon
1st W3
2nd - W8
3rd - W15
House Competition
winners
1st - W3
2nd - A14
3rd - C3
4th - H13
History House Competition
Ascott
1st - A14
2nd A16
3rd - A6
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English Department
Traffic of the Stage’ visit: ‘Macbeth’ for Year 8 students
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
‘
“When shall we three meet again…”
On Tuesday 2nd December the Desborough Hall was transformed into an eerie desert with sinister rocks dotted around
the performance area; dark lighting and shadows creating uncertainty and menacing cackles from the weird sisters who
open the play. Friends of Tring School (FOTS) had kindly funded the theatre company visit from ‘Traffic of the Stage’ in
order to enable all Year 8 students to see a performance of the play that they were studying in English.
The company is comprised of some renowned actors who now travel the country performing various plays and interactive
workshops to students in a variety of schools. Director, John Cooper, and light/sound technician Phillip Jones successfully
sustained the sense of threat held throughout the play by using state of the art lighting arrangements and pre-recorded
sound effects. Macbeth (played by Harry Meacher) powerfully conveyed his unrelenting greed to attain the throne and
Lady Macbeth (played by Judi Bowker) revealed to us her evil machinations and input in the calculated murders of
Banquo and Duncan.
The students behaved impeccably and seemed to enjoy the interactive performance. At the interval many bought a
programme. They will use this knowledge to help develop their next assessment piece which is an analytical essay about
how Macbeth is presented throughout the play. I hope that students felt that this was a worthwhile endeavour and that
they gained greater insight into the play.
At the end of the performance, a striking frozen tableau left the audience with a poignant reminder of the power of
ambitions…
Upcoming trip opportunities for Year 8 include:
24th February - ‘Blood Brothers’ at Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury – tickets are limited and over-subscription will result in a
ballot being drawn as the fairest means of allocating places.
3rd March – ‘War Horse’ – to celebrate the centenary of WW1, we felt it fitting to offer this trip to KS3 students in Year 8
and 9. This trip also has limited space as well. Again, if over-subscribed, the trip will go to a ballot and tickets allocated
according to the outcome of this.
Miss K Guy
ASL English and KS3 Coordinator
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Year 10 and 11 Journey’s End
Theatre trip
To Kill A Mockingbird
On Tuesday 11th November at 1:30pm, a group of 215 Year 10 and
11 students made their way to Pendley Court Theatre for a moving
performance of ‘Journey’s End’ by R.C Sherriff. The production was
on for a limited time from 11th-15th November as a poignant
commemoration of the World War I centenary whilst also
providing us with an ideal opportunity to see one of the OCR
English Literature exam texts brought to life on the stage for those
students who will/have study/studied the play.
Naomi Glasser (the director and Chairman of Frayed Knot theatre
company,) Kate Blanchard (Frayed Knot Theatre committee
member and producer) and the acting troupe collaborated to
produce a highly moving performance of the play; incorporating a
roll call of soldiers’ names and an emotive performance of ‘The
Last Post’ by the bugler at the end when the curtain fell.
The movement between moments of light relief provided by
Trotter and Hardy and the evocative exchange by Raleigh and
Stanhope in the final moments of the play, were handled
seamlessly by the group and the interspersed episodes of phatic
talk between the soldiers revealed the mundaneness of trench
warfare and the reality of periods of long stalemate in conflict.
All in all, it was a performance that would not be forgotten and
truly left its mark in our memories; reminding us of the mass
sacrifice and making us realise the true extent of our gratitude.
The students were highly engaged with the action on stage; the
quality of the actors’ performance was outstanding and the
students commented afterwards about how vividly the play was
brought to life for them. The sound effects and special effects on
stage, including the lighting, all added to the sombre mood and
made for an all-round captivating performance.
The theatre company are planning many more performances for
the New Year and I am certainly keen to organise another visit for
our students. Thank you to the theatre, Naomi, Kate and the
company for providing us with a powerfully solemn celebration of
such a significant moment in history.
Ms K Guy, ASL English and KS3 Coordinator
The story is narrated through the naïve young
eyes of Scout Finch and charts her curiosities as
she, her brother Jem and their friend Dill try to
entice the elusive Boo Radley out of his home.
Simultaneously, the play offers an emotive
portrayal of the trial of Tom Robinson, a black
man falsely accused of rape.
Being
controversially defended by Scout’s father,
Atticus, the story provides a topical account of
the stark injustices of racism in 1930’s America,
and the impact it has on the small town of
Maycomb. The adaptation captures beautifully
the intense and serious issues, however also
manages to include humorous and heartwarming
moments
to
offer
some
complementary light relief.
The production provided a wonderfully bespoke
narrative style and original adaptation, with
every member of the cast – except the Finch
family and Dill – physically narrating the story
with authentic copies of the text in hand, which
added an extra dimension and helped to retain
the true meanings Harper Lee intended to
convey in her writing. In addition to this, the
accompanying music by Phil King, who
composed a unique score, really captured the
atmosphere and emotion of the story. It is fair
to say that every student and teacher was truly
captivated by the performance as we laughed,
cried and were sat on the edge of our seats
throughout. This was an absolutely brilliant
opportunity for our Year 9s see the text brought
to life to enrich our study of the text. We all
thoroughly enjoyed the show; it received
rapturous praise, even from our most sceptical
Year 9 critics. Many thanks to Miss Ramsden,
Miss Kennedy, Miss Weller, Ms Wilson, Mrs
Brown and Miss Guy for organising and
attending the trip!
English Department
On Tuesday 4th November, an excitable group of
Year 9 students and teachers travelled to
Wycombe Swan theatre to watch an adaptation
of Harper Lee’s timeless classic To Kill a
Mockingbird, which was extremely apt to
coincide with the beginning of their study of the
text.
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Year 7 Christmas Card Design Competition
1st
2nd
Year 7 Winners
3rd
1st Waddesdon – Henna Mistry, W15
2nd Ascott – Sofia Coppola, A12
3rd Claydon – Hannah Isodale, C3
4th Halton – Caitlyn Bunce, H10
4th
3rd
reverse
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Children In Need
Tring School raised
£1,399.45!
Well Done!
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WHO’S READING WHAT?
Learning Resource Centre
STONE COLD by Robert Swindells
A very moving book, the story of a teenage boy forced
by family circumstances to live on the streets of
London. The story covers the hardships of
homelessness and the daily difficulties he faces, as
well as the dependency of friendships. As the book’s
cover suggests, there is a sinister twist to the plot.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal 1994. Stone Cold is
used as class text often in Year 9, this book should be
read by all teenagers.
Reviewed by Gillian Saunders
Learning Support Centre
WATCH THE
FILM READ THE
BOOK
INTER-FORM
QUIZZES
THURSDAY 11th
DECEMBER
PENRUNNERS
Creative Writing Club
The sun was just dipping behind the hills as Mia
paced the crumbling dirt track. There was an owl
in the distance, hooting to the chorus of the
night, but all Mia heard was footsteps.
She’d walked this path hundreds, thousands of
times, but something felt different, something
felt bad. It may have been the hazely dusk
casting eerie shadows across the ground. Or the
black cat that had crossed her path that morning,
but as she neared the corner the hairs on the
back of her neck began to rise. The weeds
blocked her view of the path ahead and the wind
seemed to blow through the towering thistles
“leave”, “go” they chanted.
By Caitlin Husker, Year 8
THURSDAY 15th
JANUARY 2015
“I wouldn’t worry,” her Grandmother said. “The
rumour isn’t true. The company’s factory is miles
away.”
Rose looked back at her desperately. She sighed.
“I know it’s not like me to worry, but this could be
huge. This could be it for everyone here. Not to
mention, I’m petrified of tsunamis. I looked them
up and if this wave hits it could reach a maximum
height of 20 metres! That’s high enough to reach
your house! This house!”
Rose’s eyes bulged. Her heart was pounding just
thinking about it. Her Grandmother gestured for
her to sit down and pulled a seat from the table.
The table was wooden and so were the chairs. In
fact the whole house had a very old-fashioned
feel about it.
Rose sat down. She took a deep breath and
looked up at her Gran. She smiled back at her.
“You know Rose. You shouldn’t worry so much
about these things. You’re safe. Mum and Dad
are only a phone call away…”
Do you know the
difference between a
Glamdring & an Orchrist if
so your form needs you
!
“…a long train ride away!” Rose interrupted. Her
Grandmother continued. “All I mean is your
family will always be close and help is near.
Okay?” She finished. She looked into her
Granddaughter’s scared eyes and held her hand.
Rose smiled and began to relax.
By Anna Welsby, Year 8
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TRING SCHOOL TO WELCOME NOVELIST ALAN GIBBONS
Here are some of the best...
A Strange man takes a photo
of Jimmy's family. As the
camera flashes, Jimmy's
parents vanish. The only clue is
a picture of his mum and dad
screaming.
Jimmy is alone. Nobody
believes him. Is he going mad?
Or can Jimmy find the man
who took his parents from
him- and get them back?
Alan’s current novel Hate is a
hard-hitting real-life thriller
about friendship, courage, loss,
forgiveness and about our
society and communities.
The story of a boy's struggle to
become a professional
footballer. Will the advice of
his invisible friends, five
Manchester United greats, help
him achieve his dream?
Phoenix, the son of a computer
geek, whose new virtual reality
game is just a bit too real.
Phoenix becomes Theseus
pursued by the Minotaur in a
life-and-death struggle. Vampyr
Legion and Warriors of the
Raven complete the awardwinning trilogy
Learning Resource Centre
Tring School are delighted to be able to
welcome novelist Alan Gibbons who will be
visiting on Tuesday 6 January 2015 to give a talk
to all Year 9 students.
Driven to write by a love of storytelling and the
thrill of the rhythm and cadences of memorable
resonant language, Alan has been twice
shortlisted for The Carnegie Medal and the
Booktrust Teenage Prize. He won the Blue Peter
Book Award ‘The Book I Couldn’t Put Down’ for
The Shadow of the Minotaur.
If you are stuck for present ideas then why not
add his books to your Christmas list?
Test
knowledge
Chris
andyour
ImranHobbit
are childhood
friends, but they have
drifted apart. The reason? The explosive events around
Inter-form quiz
them that have created a whirlpool of danger. This is the
war onThursday
terror. It leads
into violence, danger and an
15ththem
January
examination of what life and friendship really are.
Mrs S Watkins, Learning Resource Centre, Manager
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Year 11 into Year 12
We were delighted to welcome Year 11 students and their
parents to our Post 16 Information Evening in November; we
hope that you all found the evening useful and informative. As
well as many of our current Year 11s, over 80 students from other
schools came to the evening to see what Tring had to offer them
as Sixth Formers.
Many students have already submitted their applications - the
application questionnaire on Moodle closes on December 18th
so please do get it completed before then. If students have any
problems picking their subjects, there is space on the form to let
us know. Please do get in touch with a member of the Sixth
Form Team if you need any further information or if you have
problems completing your application.
Sixth Form
Celebrating Student Success
We are proud of many of the achievements of our Year 12 and
Year 13 students and this week we have celebrated their success
in our Christmas Celebration assemblies. The assemblies are
great fun and many, many of our students get to see their name
up in lights as a ‘Shiny Star’ or ‘Most Improved’. A few lucky
individuals even got chocolate prizes to take away with them!
This success will be shared with parents in the January Sixth
Form Newsletter and future Sixth Form bulletins.
Tring Students in the National Press
In the last weekend of November, eagle eyed Telegraph readers
may have spotted one of our Year 13s, Georgia Lindstrom,
gracing the front page of the Saturday supplement. Georgia and
another Year 13 student, Laura Wanstall, were named as they
have been part of a scheme to help get more over 65s on line.
“Gladys Evans is old enough to remember the invention of the
colour television, the days before household telephones and the
advent of the computer. But as her nimble fingers dance across
the screen of an iPad, it’s hard to believe the 95-year-old was
introduced to her first tablet just six months ago…… Beside her in
the living room of Abbeyfield Care Home in Wendover,
Buckinghamshire, sits Laura Wanstall, an 18-year-old business
student, guiding her through the web pages on the screen. “She’s
so patient with me – I’m very slow,” says Gladys.” (The Daily
Telegraph, Saturday 29 November)
So many of our students do fantastic voluntary work in around
the School and local community and we are really proud of
them all. It is particularly lovely to see this being shared and
celebrated in the National Press – well done Georgia and Laura!
UCAS and University update
Year 13
122 applications have now been sent to UCAS
with just a handful that are still pending. Tring
School are well ahead of the national averages in
terms of applications being submitted, with most
schools sending in applications between
Christmas and January 15; this places our
students at a distinct advantage and we are
delighted to report that many students have
received 5 offers already!
A number of our students are also in the process
of interviews with universities and presenting
portfolios, indeed this week students have
interviews at Cambridge and Oxford. We wish all
our students every success with this process.
In the new year we will be presenting to the
students advice and guidance on UCAS Extra,
Clearing and Adjustment as well as replying to
offers and student finance.
Year 12
We recently held an assembly for Year 12 on
collecting portfolio information. This is essential
when it comes to writing their own Personal
Statement and helping Form Tutors write the
student references; both of these activities start
in the summer term. Essentially, students have
been given an online document that they need to
update on a regular basis with information on
wider reading, research, work experience,
community help and activities and course related
programmes. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure that they log all relevant events.
We strongly urge all students to take advantages
of opportunities at universities and other
institutions; we publish these via student email,
the Sixth Form Newsletter and E-Bulletins. We
also advise that students gain any relevant work
experience, be it voluntary or paid. Summer
internships are also extremely valuable.
The full UCAS and university programme will
start in March for current Year 12 students.
Sixth Form Key Dates –First Half of the Spring Term
January
w/b 19 January
w/b 26 January
February
w/b 2 February
w/b 2 February
Year 13 Trackers issued
Charity week
Y12 Trackers issued
Senior Sixth Form students application process launched (Year 12)
Mrs H Golla, & Ms A Moore
Head of Sixth Form & Sixth Form Student Support Manager
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The coach journey went very smoothly and it was great for all to stop and see the
beautiful countryside of France and Belgium on the way. The first weekend was the
beginning of a total immersion in the German life and culture as students stayed with
their host German families and did their very best to speak as much German as they
could!
During the week, students went to school every day to Paul von Denis Gymnasium
School, and attended lessons with their partners. It was amazing to experience such a
short school day that finishes at 13:30!
The group also went on excursions to visit the picturesque village of Heidelberg and
had the afternoon to explore the traditional German Christmas markets. On another
day, students went to the European Parliament town of Strasbourg across the border
in France and were able to practise their best French too!
German Exchange
A group of 34 students in Year 9, 10 and 13 accompanied by Mrs McKenna, Mrs Davies
and Mr Freeman spent 10 days in Shifferstadt, Germany, as part of a cultural and
linguistic exchange that has been running for 36 years!
There was lots of time spent with the German families, and wonderful friendships
developed. This amazing trip didn’t end without joyful tears from many emotional
students as we left, but we now need to keep in touch and wait until June to welcome
our German friends over to Tring!
On the coach journey back, it was with great pleasure that all three teachers awarded
some very special nominations: the best guide tour, German speaker and overall lovely
and responsible student award went to Mark Wilson, the best role models and most
mature attitude award went to Sophie Brown and Greg Lem, the most enthusiastic and
best positive attitude award went to Arthur Fitt. Well done to all of our students who
acted as real ambassadors for Tring School and really made us proud!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Mrs McKenna, Mrs Davies & Mr Freeman
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Award for GCSE Achievement
Female
Loebel Prize for Woodwind
Presentation Evening
Mark Wilson
for a consistently
high standard of
woodwind playing
throughout the
school year
Award for GCSE Achievement
Male
Abigail Edwards for
outstanding
performance in
external
examinations at
the end of Year 11
Matthew George
for outstanding
performance in external
examinations at
the end of Year 11
Tring Tornadoes Junior Sports Club
Trophy
(Football)
James Cullimore
awarded to a student
who shows excellence
in football
Pearce Award for Music
William Hollands
to a student who
shows dedication
to music outside
the classroom
Tring Athletics Club Trophy
Steve Hockley Grace Trophy
James Light
awarded to this year’s
winner of Arrow
Valves Engineering
Award
Jonty Wager Leigh who has reached a
very high standard of
performance at both
club and school level
Jazmin Brooks
has produced a
consistently high
standard in more
than one aspect of
design and craft skill
Friends of Tring School Language Award
(French)
Harry poll
to a double linguist
student who was in
Year 9 and has
excelled in their
language studies
Tring Swimming Club Trophy
Robert Jennings
who has made an
excellent effort in
both club and
school events
Stan Thomas Craftsperson
of the Year Trophy
Lawrence Prize for Art and Design
Tring Tornadoes Junior Sports Club
Trophy (Netball)
Abigail Winn
to a student
who shows
excellence in
netball
Emma Williams
for applying
artistic design
skills across the
broad spectrum
of Art and Design
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Andrew Freeman Memorial (Music) Award
Robyn Wagner
Effort &
commitment to the
Music dept. in the
lower school
Alice Bahin (Stagecraft) Trophy
Samuel Williams
outstanding
contribution to
school productions
David Armstrong House Trophy
School Community Award
David Armstrong House Trophy
Anthony Dunford
overall winners of
the House
competitions in
school
Luke Barham
presented to
the current
Head Boy for
their service to
the school
William Ward
a caring attitude
towards others/has
progressed through
school in a cheerful
manner in the face
of adversity
Award for Contribution to School Sport
Male
Daniel Peplow
outstanding contribution
to school sports
over a number of
years and a number
of sports
Award for Contribution to School Sport
Female
Molly McMunn
outstanding contribution
to school sports over
a number of years
and a number of
sports
Beavers Swimming Club Trophy
Sebastian Clewlow
for overcoming
difficulties and
making progress in
school
Beloe Prize for Poetry
Magda De Melo
the writing and
enjoyment of
poetry in the
school
Friends of Tring School Language Award
(German)
School Community Award
Ellen Price
presented to
the current
Head Girl for
their service
to the school
Presentation Evening
Emma Williams
overall winners
of the House
competitions in
school
Barbara Jones Pastoral Prize
Drama Theatre Studies Award
Lucy Scott
demonstrated
excellence in
performance
& extra-curricular
Drama
James Burkhalter
to a double linguist
student who was in
Year 9 and who has
excelled in their
language studies
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Tring School Christmas Concert
Friday 5th December
Music Department
A massive thank you to everyone who performed in and attended the
concert on Friday.
As the lights went down we opened our concert with a vocal chant from
‘Frozen’ arranged by the wonderful Amy Pezet, which set the tone for the
concert perfectly. Concert Band performed three numbers including a
rousing arrangement of the traditional Christmas piece Troika with
complex percussion parts performed by Mark Wilson, Nathan Gunaselvam
and Matthew Foskett.
Next up were the wonderful String Group led by Ann Lovatt, who
performed Handel’s Water music and an arrangement of Skyfall, in which
Georgia Delderfield sung the solo vocal with such confidence. Ukulele
group is one of our newest additions to the extra curricular programme
and Miss Aly-Lane arranged a great medley of 4 chord songs, which saw
the Ukes and Junior Choir join forces to perform. It is hard to pick a
highlight of the evening but seeing Mr Fox (Maths teacher by day) up on
stage leading our Junior Rock Group was definitely up there in my top 5.
Well done to our Year 7s, Jacob, Louis and Joe who definitely got the
crowd going! We were very lucky to be able to welcome some of the cast
of the forthcoming School Play, Mother Courage, up to showcase one of
their musical numbers. We can’t wait to see the performance in its
entirety at the end of January. The first half culminated in the most
beautiful performance of John Rutter’s ‘I wish you Christmas’. Senior
Choir were accompanied by a chamber orchestra made up from friends,
parents and pupils of Tring School, which complemented the four part
vocals perfectly and added some Christmas sparkle to the concert.
Junior Choir performed once more, with a toe tapping rendition of
Bastille’s Pompeii and a beautiful version of Silent Night, accompanied by
Joe Ingle on flute. The second half also saw performances from flute
group (with some extra jingle bells from Will Hollands) and the wonderful
girls choir, led by Amy Pezet, who performed with confidence and pitch
perfect vocals. Well done to Lauren Burnell for her solo in Away in a
Manger. Wind Band captured the spirit of Christmas with arrangements
of the Carol of the Bell and another ‘Frozen’ classic, ‘Let it Go’. I’m sure I
could hear people singing in the audience!
Unfortunately the concert had to be cut short after somebody fell ill so
Male Voice and Swing Band will make their debuts next year! Our
thoughts are with the family of the gentleman and we wish him a speedy
recovery.
This is our first concert as the new Music Department at Tring School and
we are overwhelmed by the standard of the performances achieved by
pupils in only 12 weeks. A big thank you to: Miss Aly-Lane, Mrs Osmond
and Mrs Quinn who were integral to the smooth running of the event.;
our peripatetic teachers who prepare our pupils so well as
instrumentalists and vocalists, and to our parent body who supplied
refreshments and a raffle.
The winning ticket numbers for the raffle are:
- 41, 288, 59, 282, 279, 292, 8, 26,
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Carol Service on Tuesday
16th December at St Peter and St Paul Church at 7pm.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Miss Eyles, Subject Leader, Music
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Dates for your diary
New Year/Clear out
Fri 6 Feb
FoTS Annual Quiz Night
Tickets on sale in the New Year
Fri 1 May
Comedy Night
Friends Of Tring School
Second Hand
School Uniform Sales
3pm-4pm Reception lobby
PE Kit £2 per item
Jackets £5 each
Unlogo items £1
5th January 2015
2nd February 2015
2nd March 2015
27th April 2015
1st June 2015
6th July 2015
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Tring’s Annual Cross Country Festival
In November, Tring School hosted their annual cross-country festival whereby all the local primary and infant schools took
part. It was a fantastic event with over 300 enthusiastic runners competing! The festival involved four competitive races
and the results are as follows:
Year 3+4
Year 1+2
School
Dundale
Little Gadston
Long Marston
Goldfield
St Barts
Year 5+6 Girls
Total Score
43 – 4th
41 – 2nd
41 -3rd
13 – 1st
64 – 5th
Junior/Senior Boys Swimming
We have arrived at the Olympic park ready for the
finals to get underway
School
Aldbury
Dundale
Little Gadston
Long Marston
Goldfield/Bishop Wood
St Barts
School
Aldbury
Grove Road
Long Marston
Bishop Wood
St Barts
Total Score
268 – 4th
4435 – 6th
181 – 3rd
135 – 2nd
130 – 1st
4,293 – 5th
Year 5+6 Boys
Total Score
117 – 5th
112 – 4th
64 – 3rd
34 – 1st
41 – 2nd
Sports News
School
Aldbury
Dundale
Long Marston
Bishop Wood
St Barts
Total Score
3,091 – 5th
2,899 – 2nd
3,008 – 4th
2893 – 1st
2,934 – 3rd
Tring Volleyball squad
Above: Tring Volleyball won their first ever game! A
convincing 6-0 win vs Ashlyns was the result claiming
The volleyball trophy for the first time! A lot of
success to come from these boys.
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Tring School
CHRISTMAS in the
TRING TEAM PARISH
Sunday 21st
Christmas Eve
6.30 pm
2 pm
4 pm
4 pm
4 pm
Lessons and Carols
Crib Service
Crib Service
Crib Service
Crib Service
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
All Saints, Long Marston
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
7 pm
11.15 pm
11.30 pm
11.30 pm
8 am
10 am
10 am
10 am
Lessons and Carols
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass (BCP)
Midnight Mass
Holy Communion (BCP)
Worship for All with Communion
Worship for All with Communion
Worship for All with Communion
St Cross, Wilstone
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
St Mary’s, Puttenham
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
All Saints Long Marston
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
St Peter and St Paul, Tring
Christmas Day
The School Prayer
Living God creator of us all,
We thank you for your love that strengthens
each of us.
Help us to value ourselves and others,
To rejoice in the opportunity to learn,
To care for the environment we share
And to build up the community in which we live.
We ask for your blessing on the students, the staff
And all who support Tring School.
We offer this prayer in the name of
Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Amen
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