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Four children sitting in front of chromebooks celebrating their win in a science quiz

All Three ��̬'s Teams Qualify for National Science Quiz Semi-Finals 2024

Dec 2023

Three ��̬'s Science Quiz teams competed in the Area Heats of the Quiz Club National Inter-School Science Championships. As always, the questions were beyond the knowledge of the National Curriculum but the children took the challenge in their stride and battled it out for a 3rd place and only 100 points behind the leaders, 18th place and 22nd place respectively. We are delighted that all three teams have now qualified for the Semi-Finals which will also take place online in the New Year.

Two children standing playing the trumpet

��̬'s Commemorates Act of Remembrance

Dec 2023

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” Extract from 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon Remembrance Day falls every year on the 11th of November, the date in which the armistice was signed in 1918 to signify the end of World War One. We commemorated the Act of Remembrance at both Byron House and Senior House in respect and honour for those who have fallen and to mark this occasion with sincerity and admiration.

Three children sitting on the floor with legs stretched out to show their mismatching socks

Odd Socks Day Raises Awareness for Anti-Bullying Week 2023

Dec 2023

Odd Socks Day on 13th November was a show of solidarity against bullying as children and staff at ��̬’s joined schools across Britain to raise awareness of bullying and to bring lasting change to children’s lives. This day also provided another opportunity for the children to have fun, be themselves, and spread awareness of the core values Anti-Bullying Week promotes in connection with Anti-Bullying Alliance.

Children dressed in Victorian costumes standing behind their fair stalls

Victorian Fayre Raises over £300 for Charities

Dec 2023

Form 4 finished off their topic on Victorian life by inviting ��̬'s families and friends into school on 24th November to purchase their wares at a special Victorian-themed Fayre, with the added aim of raising money for charity. Dressed head to toe in authentic outfits, the children recreated a bustling authentic Victorian Fair and transformed Hinsley Hall into a hub of activity with traditional stalls, live musical entertainment and games. £346 was raised for the new Cambridge Children's Hospital and Jimmy's Cambridge. We will also be raising more money for Jimmy's on our Christmas Jumper Day.

A child greeting two elderly visitors who are seated at a table

Charities Committee Host Christmas Party for Senior Citizens 2023

Dec 2023

��̬’s Charities Committee children and staff hosted its annual Christmas party for elderly residents living in Care Homes in the Cambridge area to bring on the festive cheer. Committee members from both Byron House and Senior House provided merriment, conversation and entertainment for the guests. The Christmas party is part of a rich and cherished tradition ��̬’s has of helping the local community.

Three children dressed in Tudor costume sitting at a table

Form 3' 'Life in Tudor England' Day 2023

Dec 2023

Form 3 turned back the clock to 1536 and lived a day in the life of Tudor times in the reign of King Henry VIII. The life and times of this period, including the worry of being caught up in a plot or being treated by the best in medical expertise at the time (i.e. being given very bad medicine and being given a hole in the head!) was brought to life for Form 3 with a ‘History Off the Page’ Tudor Workshop.

T1s Perform 'Christmas with the Aliens' 2023

Nov 2023

T1’s rendition of their nativity production, Christmas with the Aliens, centred around the traditional Christmas story being retold to some alien visitors. Stranded on earth with their broken spaceship, they meet a group of schoolchildren about to rehearse their Christmas play. Invited to watch, the aliens discover an amazing story they want the whole universe to hear. But will the aliens be able to mend their spaceship and travel back to outer space whilst also learning what the true meaning of Christmas is along the way?

Children standing in front of music stands playing wind instruments wearing Christmas attire

Piazza Brass Christmas Concert 2023

Nov 2023

��̬'s has hosted a wealth of informal lunchtime and evening concerts this term and the whole school community is looking forward to the two Services in Preparation for Christmas at ��̬'s College Chapel this week. In the week prior to these Services talented musicians across Senior House performed this year's Piazza Brass concert. Our musicians and music teachers alike donned festive jumpers, hats and sparkling tinsel to create a festive atmosphere with some even draping the instruments themselves.

Form 1 'Life in Roman Britain' Day 2023

Nov 2023

Form 1 embarked on an journey into the world of ancient Rome through an immersive Roman Day workshop with 'History Off the Page'. Transported back in time to a bustling Roman fort, the children were engrossed in a vivid recreation of life during that era and engaged in hands-on activities such as becoming lamp, leather and metals workers, wax tablet and mosaic workers, scribes, fresco painters, beauticians and charm makers.

Boy sitting at a table drawing on a piece of paper

Forms 3 and 4 Participate in 'The Big Draw'

Nov 2023

As part of their Enrichment Afternoon programme, the children in Forms 3 and 4 took part in 'The Big Draw Festival'. The Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing which promotes the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention. This year the Festival focused on the five senses - touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, exploring the way we process the world and internalise our experiences through their senses.

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