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CORNERSNEWSLETTERJUNE2016Olympic Swimmer Mark Foster opens the new swimming pool. Plus British Science Week,Concerts, Drama, Trips to Italy and Spain, Recycling, Sport and much more.FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 119/05/2016 10:40:01
WELCOMEFrom theHeadmasterEarlier this term I hosted a company ofHeadmasters and Headmistresses fromLondon Prep Schools for breakfast inthe Gloucester Room. The Heads spokeanimatedly on a range of topics, butin particular they were keen to discussadmissions and pupil well-being.The process of applying to multiplesecondary schools is potentially highlystressful for ten and eleven year oldgirls in London. Here at Francis Holland,Regent’s Park, we work hard to makeadmissions as smooth as possible.Firstly, of course, we are in a consortiumof schools which coordinate exams toreduce the number of tests for girls.Secondly, we interview every applicantwhich can, in itself, be a self-esteemboost to some candidates. Moreover,we structure the interviews to enablegirls to be natural and to show theirabilities and aptitudes.I am mentioning these processes nowbecause Francis Holland is a schoolwhich is known to be both academicand kind. What is more, the systemworks because, as one of the Prep2 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 2School Heads said to me, we endup with the all-rounders here – thesparky, bright girls who have gumption,charm and tenacity. The pages of thisnewsletter contain dozens of examplesof the successes of the girls at thisschool and I suggest that one of thereasons that they succeed here isbecause Francis Holland is a schoolwhere we care about pupil well-beingalongside achievement. The pastoralsystem is strong and pupils are bothnurtured and challenged.Interestingly, one of my colleagues wentto an evening lecture the other dayabout an academic research project inthe small Himalayan country of Bhutan.Seemingly, the secondary schoolcurriculum in Bhutan is geared towards“Gross National Happiness” and thegovernment sets as much store by GNHas it does GDP. In short, the report findsthat the pupils who are taught to bebetter able to cope with emotions, tothink creatively and critically, to be bothself-aware and mindful, are also likely tosucceed academically.Mountainous Bhutan is not the sameas modern London, but the studyencourages us to educate our girlsin soft skills alongside traditionaldisciplines. This is classic FrancisHolland territory and it is somethingthat we do well. Additionally, there isa rich PSHE curriculum to support allpupils. I am confident that, by the timethey leave this school, we have a cohortof young women who are ready to takeon important roles and responsibilitiesin the academic world of universitiesand then in society at large.The school is in good heart as we moveinto the summer and I am inclined toconcur with the Prep School Heads, thetypical Francis Holland girl is an allrounder and she is impressive.Yours sincerely,mr charles fillinghamCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:03
NEWSStaff NewsWelcome Back!We are delighted to welcomeback from maternity leaveMrs Alex Franciscohead of sixth formandMrs Claire Woodacting head of classicsForm LLVTJesz MarlandViolet ReedYasmeen SiddiquiEleni PapanayotouJasmin MorrisIsabella AtfieldAmy RobertsHannah UnwinMathilda DrukierSaga KjallgrenNula KenzieAntonia BurgessGames LLVTCatrin JonesSitara VaswaniJasmina CharapNaomi BarrettIona GeidtAnnie HarrisonKalliopi HadjapaterasAbigail Howard-YamEliza KayFlorentia Flury-MillerSophia ReinaHannah BarlayCongratulations to Mrs Hana Packfordand her husband Matt on the birth oftheir baby boy Zachariah who was bornon Friday 1st April.Congratulations to Mr Josh Peters andhis wife Nicole on the birth of their babygirl Jamie who was born on Saturday9th April.Parents’ Association News“How many people filed theirSelf Assessment tax returns onChristmas Day 2015?”A question that will never be forgotten,as one parent put it, as it cost theirtable the victory in an epic tie breaker The Spring Quiz and Silent Auctionwas a fun filled and highly competitiveevening. The night started with JonCulshaw, from BBC Dead Ringers, whoacted as our MC for the evening. Hecame as a representative of the SwissCottage School. FHS Sixth Formers AliceHaine and Lulu Renney spoke abouttheir trip to the Rainbow Centre in SriLanka, highlighting how our donationsare being put to use. Simon O’Hagan,the Quizmaster, once again tested uswith questions that ranged from photorounds with tough-to-identify figuresto challenging literary topics. Mostpeople left having had a great eveningbut somewhat humbled. However, twotables fared much better than the restand were left answering the tie break!Huge thanks go to all who helpedorganise the evening making it such asuccess. Huge thanks also to those whodonated fantastic auction prizes andwho came to support our nominatedcharities: Swiss Cottage School;Rainbow Centre; Sayers Croft SummerCamp and Wish List.We hope to see many of you at theThird Tennis Bash and BBQ at Regent’sPark Tennis Centre on Friday 17th Junefrom 4:00-8:00pm.Mrs Laurel Rafterchair of the parents’ association committee 3FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 319/05/2016 10:40:05
NEWSThe Blossom is Back!On Thursday 14th April, we were invitedto a wonderful event in Regent's Parkto thank the school for donating sevencherry trees to the park, one for eachyear group.We all enjoyed a glorious afternoonin the sunshine, where there was animpressive display of cakes and pastriesand a surprise display by the GrenadierGuards Band.The restoration project, by the RoyalParks’ Foundation, has reinstated 100new cherry trees on Chester Road,which is one of the main gateways tothe park. After visiting the park roughlysix months ago to see the trees beingplanted, it was with great pleasure thatwe returned to Chester Road to see thetrees in full bloom.Francis Holland School has had anincredibly strong link with the parkthroughout its 138-year history so weare extremely proud to be part of thisproject and we hope the trees will keepthe park looking beautiful for manyyears to come.Ms Clare MacDonnelldirector of extra-curricular activitiesTeam Greenat FHS Plastic bottles, glass bottles, tincans, paper, card CAN be recycled. Banana skins, apple cores, crisppackets, sweetie wrappers, thin plasticCANNOT be recycled.The above is my mantra and lastyear we introduced a school-widepolicy to encourage recycling. In allthe classrooms there are posters toremind everyone what can and can’t berecycled and special recycling bins witha large part for the recyclables and asmall add-on bin for things that are notrecyclable.I am passionate about recycling and Iam trying to encourage every memberof FHS to share my passion, too,because by recycling we are enablingresources to be used again. If, forexample, we do not recycle paper,4 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 4more trees are cut down to make newpaper, but if we recycle the paper weuse it can be pulped and remade intopaper again, thus saving trees. Thesame is true of plastic, card, glass andaluminium – all can be recycled to makeother products thus saving naturalresources – a hugely important thing todo in our ever expanding world. Pleaseencourage everyone in your householdto be aware of what they are doingwhen they put something in a bin. Canit be reused? Can it be recycled? If so,which bin should it go in?BE WASTE AWARE! Let’s save ourplanet by being green at FHS andat home!Ms Nicky Foygreen queenSee what can be donewith plastic bags fromthe supermarket if youdon’t need them.CORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:09
TRIPSHistory of Art Trip to Rome and FlorenceDuring the Easter holidays, the LowerSixth art historians–accompanied by MissLindsay and Miss MacDonnell–headedto Italy for their History of Art revisiontrip. They spent five days exploringRome and Florence, learning on-siteabout many of their A-Level case studiesas well as seeing some of the greatestmasterpieces of western civilisation!We arrived to glorious sunshine inRome and immediately set out for thePantheon, where the girls were finallyable to stand under the great dome andadmire the extraordinary engineering.Next stop–the Colosseum and theForum! After a day of classical treasureswe headed to St Peter’s Basilica via theTempietto for some High Renaissancefocus. In Florence the girls were soexcited to see both the Michelangeloand Donatello’s David, as well as themuch anticipated Adoration of the Magi.A select few were adventurous enoughto climb Brunellescchi’s dome, inspiredby the Pantheon.As in all great trips to Italy, the art andarchitecture was of course interspersedwith numerous ice creams and pizzas.We have all returned with a springin our step and hoping to get back toItaly soon!Miss Alice Lindsayhistory of art department 5FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 519/05/2016 10:40:13
SCIENCETrip to the Big Bang ScienceFair in BirminghamAll students in the Lower Fifth attendedthe Big Bang Science Fair in Birminghamon Wednesday 16th March. From talkson space travel to a mock operatingtheatre, there was something foreveryone. Some tried their hand atmaking their own cosmetics and somelearned about different processes inforensic science. In the afternoon,the Hollywood Special Effects showgave insight into pyrotechnics and fightscenes in the movies.Ms Kay Hotchkisshead of chemistry department ese quizzourthcnower F uiz,LedinacS nts in the ThirdsScience Week qorieseghAll stud t in the Britis ns from cate rts’roatisgpin aquetookluded d the perform inningcinhanhwwhicciencery’. Eacfrom ‘S ce and Histo e, and therenizto ‘Scie received a pr nt scoresmxcelleteaome e ar groups.serewoth yefrom bThe cryptic elements competitionCAN YOU MATCH THE ELEMENT TO THE PICTURE?All students in the Upper Fourthtook part in the cryptic elementschallenge – they had to use theirperiodic tables to identify in justfive minutes as many elementsas they could which had beenrepresented by pictures.Congratulations go to Helen Illingwho identified the most– well done!Salters Chemistry FestivalFour enthusiastic Lower Fourthchemists represented the schoolat the Salter's Festival of Chemistryat the University of London onThursday 21st April. On arrival,the girls were given a timetableof the day before they were takento the undergraduate laboratory.The first task, called the ‘Salter'sChallenge' was based on a forensicinvestigation. They had to carry outa range of analytical experimentsand discuss their findings in orderto find the killer from a range of6 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 6suspects. The girls also participatedin the University Challenge, wherethey had to come up with theconcentrations of chemicals toget a solution to change colour inexactly one minute. To finish theday, the girls watched a chemicalmagic demonstration before beingpresented with certificates for theirparticipation and for working safelyand methodically in the laboratory.Miss Binny Shahchemistry departmentCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:17
SCIENCENationalDemo DayThis year, 655 schools across thecounty pledged to run a Demo Dayas part of British Science Week. It isan opportunity to turn theory intopractice and to share somethingspectacular! Ms Hotchkiss put ona Chemistry show demonstratingdifferent types of energy changes;Mr Peters ran hovercraft racingin the hall whilst Mr Bossé helda dissection demo for the SixthForm. Many thanks to the SixthFormers who helped out and to allthose students who took part! (Nostudents were harmed during thehovercraft races.)A huge thanks to Caitlin Isaacs,Chiara Argenti and Ruby MacGregor(LVI) for their help on the day,and for their ongoing enthusiasmfor Science in running the JuniorScience Club.Ms Kay Hotchkisshead of chemistry departmentChloe Tartan discusses Science from a Woman’s PerspectiveChloe completed her degree in Physicsat Imperial, her MSc at UCL and herMRes at Cambridge, and she is currentlycompleting her PhD on photonic devicesat Oxford. Her talk at lunchtime infront of over 100 students covered herlife at each institution, experiencesstudying science and the vast array ofopportunities now open to her. Chloespoke from the heart and explained whyshe decided to study Physics, havingfirst enrolled at Camberwell Schoolof Art. The girls were intrigued withthe comparisons she drew betweenthe four different universities, and herlove of science and intellect shonethrough. After completing her Doctoratelater this year Chloe has decided tocomplete a placement at NASA that isbeing funded by a scholarship from theInstitute of Education and Technology.Her life at the forefront of scientificresearch and travelling the worldspeaking at seminars brought a hostof questions from the audience. It wasan inspirational talk that will hopefullyinspire a number of girls to consider acareer in science or engineering.Mr Derek Wardhead of science department 7FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 719/05/2016 10:40:23
TRIPSGeographyField Trip toCastle Head,Lake DistrictThe Lower Fifth geographers went ontheir IGCSE Geography field trip to theLake District from 12th - 18th April.Although the weather was not kindto us whilst the girls were collectingriver and slope measurements, spiritswere not dampened! The girls enjoyedpractising fieldwork techniques that arenecessary for their IGCSE examinationnext summer. On Thursday, theycompleted two urban studies, one in asmall village of Lindale, and the otherin the attractive town of Bownesson-Windermere. They conductedquestionnaires with the public andcreated sound maps. After lunch and aspot of shopping, they enjoyed a walkup to Orrest Head, where a fantasticview of Windermere can be seen.Miss Jo Hallettgeography department8 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 8CORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:27
TRIPSArt and Spanish Trip to BarcelonaDuring the Easter break sixteenLower Fifth Art and Spanish studentsenjoyed an enchanting trip toBarcelona accompanied by MissThomson and Mr Gridelli.The girls thoroughly enjoyed theirlanguage lessons in the morning andthey were enthusiastic to put whatthey had learnt to good use in theafternoon. The group were captivatedby some of the most breath-takingarchitectural masterpieces by Gaudisuch as Casa Pedrera, Parc Guelland La Sagrada Familia and theywere enthused by the visit to thePicasso museum. Not only were thegirls able to practise their Spanishconversation and develop theirdrawing techniques, they were alsoable to appreciate the local cultureand gastronomy and became skilfulin eating churros con chocolate whilstwondering through the labyrinth-likestreets in the Gothic Quarter.Mr Nick Gridellihead of modern foreign languagesVisit to Black Ven Farm, SussexOn the last day of the Easter holidays,twenty girls visited Black Ven Farmin Sussex, a wonderful 200-acrefarm owned by the Buchanan family.Elizabeth Buchanan, our guide for theday, is a great friend of the school, asshe is herself a ‘Polished Corner’ and aformer governor at FHS! Before lunch,girls learned about the animals, and hadthe opportunity to hold and feed newborn lambs – a really popular activityand a photo-opportunity for all.naming of the mysterious ‘Smugglers’Field’! Coming back from the farm, girlswere given the chance to feed the herdof pedigree Sussex cattle, and to collecteggs. It was a brilliant day, and onewhich many girls would like to repeat.Many thanks to Ms Buchanan for beingsuch a great host.Mr Adrian Smithenglish departmentWe had lunch outside in the courtyard,and then were taken on a walk aroundthe farm, which is farmed on organicprinciples. The ‘before’ and ‘after’pictures of a previously exhaustedfallow field were stunning. In thewoods, bluebells were in full flower, andwe enjoyed also the story behind the 9FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 919/05/2016 10:40:30
SPORTMark Foster Opens New Swimming PoolBritish Olympic Swimmer, Mark Foster,delighted pupils by visiting FrancisHolland to open the new swimmingpool on Friday 22nd April and taking acoaching session for the 25-strong SwimTeam. Swim Team Captain, Cecilia Rafter(Upper Fourth) said, “It was incredibleto be coached by an Olympian! MarkFoster was a real inspiration and withthe benefit of the new pool, we aremotivated to train harder than ever.”The new ultra-modern pool features anadjustable floor, enabling the pool to bedeep enough for sports such as divingand water polo and shallow enough forswimming lessons and training. Anotherbenefit of the new pool is the coolingsystem which will allow the pool spaceto return to an ambient temperature injust twenty minutes so that the coveron the pool will transform into a floorproviding space for our many otherextra-curricular activities. The buildingof the new swimming pool marks one10 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 10hundred years since Francis HollandSchool relocated from Baker Streetto its Regent’s Park site at Ivor Placein 1915.Mr Fillingham thanked the SchoolGovernors, and the Chair of Governors,Mrs Marie Winckler, introduced MarkFoster who described his very firstmemories of water, a swimming lessoninspired by his father’s fall into a lake!He then declared the pool “officiallyopen” by unveiling the plaque.Mark Foster said, “I was delighted tocome and coach the Francis Hollandpupils. I spend a lot of my timeencouraging participation in all sportsand fitness activities amongst teenagegirls with a particular passion for mysport of swimming. This fantastic newpool within the school will definitelymotivate them further to improve everyaspect of their swimming as well asthose who play water polo.”Mark then hosted a Q & A session withall pupils and staff in the school Hall. Hespoke about being inspired by OlympicSwimmer, Duncan Goodhew, to followhis dream of going to the Olympics andthe importance of facing every trainingsession with a positive mindset (in spiteof the 5am starts!)The girls asked Mark some veryengaging questions, ranging fromhis Personal Best time and the rolenutrition plays in the life of an athlete toqueries about his time on Strictly ComeDancing! Overall, it was a wonderfulmorning to mark the opening of sucha great facility for the school. Manythanks to the School’s Governors, MrDempsey, the PE Department and, ofcourse, Mark Foster for helping to makeit such a success.Mrs Vanessa McKinleydirector of communicationsCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:33
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DRAMAThe Crucible Performance“I have given you my soul:leave me my name!”On Wednesday 4th May the LowerSixth Theatre Studies performed afour-handed adaptation of Miller’sfamous play The Crucible in front ofan enthusiastic audience and a visitingexaminer from Edexcel.The four actors gave a stunninginterpretation, doubling roles andmoving rapidly through scenesmontaged from different parts of theplay. The relationship between Johnand Elizabeth Proctor, caught up in thehysteria of Salem’s witchcraft trials of1692, provided the focus and framingnarrative. Gradually we saw the trapclosing shut, leading to John’s inevitablemarch to the scaffold, but only oncehe has regained his self-respect, whichdawns on him on seeing his own name12 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 12signed on a false confession. He cannotpurchase life at the expense of a lie.Lucy Minderides’ compellingperformance as John brilliantlyconveyed his inner turmoil and thestages in his progress towards hismomentous decision. Playing oppositeLucy was Lily Rutterford, who provideda hugely intelligent and sensitiveperformance as Elizabeth Proctor,implicated as a witch by her rival in love,Abigail Williams, compellingly played asgorgeous, spiteful and manipulative byAngelica Maxwell. Meanwhile WillowHellier Watts demonstrated her rangeand flexibility, skilfully doubling the roleof Mary Warren, the Proctors’ servinggirl, with an imperious inquisitorialDanforth, striding the courtroom floorwith his inflexible but flawed logic.monologues. Willow Hellier Wattsplayed a perky Liverbird Rita inher first Open University tutorial in“Educating Rita”; Angelica Maxwell gavea devastating, moving performanceas Jackie from “My Mother Said INever Should” as she reveals to herdaughter Rosie that she is her mother,not her sister; Lucy Minderides playedWin from “Top Girls” a successfulbusinesswoman whose personallife does not match her glitteringcareer; finally Lily Rutterford played atormented Miss Julie, furious after themurder of her pet bird by her lover inStrindberg’s play of that name.Congratulations girls on some trulystunning work.Mrs Kate Oakleyenglish and drama departmentThe second part of the programmecontained four beautifully performedCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:46
Trio of Music ConcertsMUSICFHS musicians have been incredibly busy over the last couple of months.Here’s a roundup of some of the concerts the girls have been involved with Harrow ConcertVocal ConcertSummer ConcertAround 80 members of the schoolcommunity performed J. S Bach’smonumental St Matthew Passion onTuesday 22nd March at Harrow Schoolwith Harrow School Choral Society.Singing alongside professional soloistsand orchestra, the choir maintainedexcellent standards of singingthroughout this three-hour work. Manyparents and staff came to listen andwere astounded by the quality of themusic making. Plans for next year’srepertoire are already being made!More recently, pupils in the LowerFifth to the Upper Fifth gathered togive a very impressive vocal concert onThursday 14th April in the school Hall.With repertoire ranging from Mozartand Fauré to Jerome Kern and ColePorter, the audience were enthralledwith the quality of the singing.Particular highlights were Delibes'Flower Duet, performed by Kate Gabrieland Lulu Renney, and Amelia Mehrasinging Don't Rain on my Parade.A wonderful evening of music makingoccurred on Wednesday 27th April inSt Cyprian’s Church for the SummerConcert. A truly eclectic mix of Purcell,Lady Gaga, Mozart and traditionalBurundian chant delighted theaudience, particularly those in theUpper Sixth for whom it was theirlast concert. The final item, sung by aquorum of Upper Sixth leavers, wasdeeply moving and poignant.Mr Robert Pattersondirector of musicUpper Fourth student cast inThe Royal College of MusicOpera of Hansel and GretelCharlotte McBurney in the UpperFourth has been cast in the operaHansel and Gretel which is beingproduced by The Royal College ofMusic with music composed byHumperdink. She has been cast toplay a gingerbread child who comesto life after the witch has been killedand an angel who watches over Hanseland Gretel. Charlotte has an intensiverehearsal schedule leading up to theperformance at the Britten Theatrewhich will be in early July. We wish herthe very best of luck!Miss Julie Laythamhead of upper fourth 13FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 1319/05/2016 10:40:50
NEWSInter-form Debating CompetitionThe final of the Inter-formDebating Competition tookplace on the last day of thespring term. There had beensome excellent debates inthe rounds, with motions ontopics ranging from banningcosmetic surgery, to whethernationality harms humanity.In the final, Milly Lee andLucy Morris from the LowerSixth took on Jessye Clarkeand Rae Farrow from theUpper Fifth, debating themotion ‘This house wouldnever have kids.’ All four girlsspoke with confidence andpassion, which is no meanfeat in front of the wholeschool! It was close, buton account of their greaterrange of arguments andexamples, the debate wasgiven to Milly and Lucy, whohad proposed the motion.Lucy was named as bestspeaker. Many members ofthe school from the Thirdsupwards also enjoyed takingpart in the floor debate.We were very grateful toMichael Epstein, a criminalbarrister, who came to judgethe debate. Thanks also goto Ruby MacGregor andGeorgie Miller who chairedthe debate, and EmilyMaguire and Ella Nickersonwho have helped me torun the whole competition.Congratulations to all girlswho took part; and Milly andLucy in particular!Ms Flora Bartonhead of debating andpublic speakingUK Intermediate Mathematical ChallengeThe UK Intermediate Mathematical Challenge took place in February and we have received the results which are as follows.LO W E R F I F T HBRONZE SILVER Bronze certificates are awarded to:Silver certificates are awarded to:Nula KenzieZoe HamiltonAntonia Burgess Sophia ReinaSuzanna MeynellSophie YauAmanda MartinsRosie HoltRiana ModiAna-Maria ChiriacLily ClarkeMaya SimmondsSophia ChittyGOLD Hannah Kaufmann Wolfe obtains aGold certificate, as well as Ella Roeserwho also obtains the certificate for Bestin Year.UPPER FOURTHBRONZE SILVER Bronze certificates are awarded to:Silver certificates are awarded to:Allegra HandelsmanClaudia PrettejohnCharlotte McBurneyRuby May FrederikseMaia Von MalaiseAlia AzmanRosey BaringArianna Meader-ZandCecilia RafterLily AllenMinnie MossInes CoccoRia RawlaMany congratulations to all the girls!14 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 14 GOLD Gold certificates are awarded to YuxinWu and Bella Knox, who also wins thecertificate for Best in Year as well as thecertificate for Best in School.Miss Neermala Muruganmathematics departmentCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:51
Confirmation Service inSt Cyprian’s ChurchOn Wednesday 4th May summerarrived and we were very pleased towelcome the Right Rev’d Robert Ladds,Associate Bishop of London and exBishop of Whitby to preside at ourservice. Father Gerald Beauchamp,Parish Priest of St Cyprian’s Church, alsoassisted in the preparations and service.Six candidates were presented includingRomane Gouilliard, Amelia Mitford andKatie Wheeler, all from the Thirds, andStella Jones from the Lower Fourth.They were joined by Stella’s sister Avaand an adult member of the Parish.The Bishop’s sermon soon gainedeveryone’s attention with a deluxe boxNEWSof Jelly Beans and a tasting session ofsome drinks. The flavoured waters wereeasy to identify but everyone was assurprised as Stella to discover that herdrink was not orange juice but ratherorange coloured water! The Bishopreminded us of the call to all Christiansto love your neighbour and that weneed to look beyond the surface to thereal person beneath and love them, nomatter what the outward appearance.The service was followed by a receptionin the Gloucester room with family andfriends. The Bishop kindly presentedconfirmation certificates and the giftof a Bible from the school, to each girl.Mr Fillingham thanked the Bishop andspoke of the importance of the school’shistorical traditions and firm spiritualfoundations which we continue tocherish and uphold 138 years after itsfoundation.The moment of Confirmation was asolemn and deeply spiritual time whichI am sure the girls will always rememberand the service concluded with each girlproceeding behind the Bishop carryinga lighted candle.Mrs Sharon Bexonacting head of religious studies dept. 15FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 1519/05/2016 10:40:54
NEWSSixth Form Young Enterprise FinalistsCongratulations to team Blip whogave a fantastic business pitch at theYoung Enterprise Company of theYear awards at Disney’s regional HQ inHammersmith.They survived some particularly difficultquestioning from the judges and beatseveral other teams to win the awardfor the best business report.Well done, girls!Miss Ann-Marie ConwayTeam BlipMaya EmbertonNatalia RuheTatiana GreenEsme Peretti-O’BrienElla BarkerCharlotte HogarthLara SheilsZoe Lowdermilk-OppenheimSales & ProductionMarketingSocial MediaSecretaryMarketingManaging DirectorFinanceMarketinghead of economicsGideons AssemblyOnce again we were able towelcome Mr Neil Bourne fromthe Gideons to a Lower Schoolassembly on Wednesday10th March. He spoke to thegirls in the Thirds and LowerFourth, sharing some valuableinsights into Diamonds beforehighlighting the role of theBible in British history andsociety. The girls were theninvited to accept a small red16 FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 16copy of the New Testamentwith Psalms. Many acceptedand this will be of particularvalue to Lower Fourth girlsin their RS lessons this term.Some spare copies will also beavailable for use in class.Mrs Sharon Bexonacting head of religiousstudies deptCORNERS JUNE 201619/05/2016 10:40:56
TRIPSHistory Trip to YpresThe History Department took the entireUpper Fourth to visit the First WorldWar battlefields in Belgium and Francefor three days at the end of term.We visited a range of fascinating sitesincluding the superb ‘In Flanders Fields’museum, a number of Commonwealthand Germany cemeteries, and severalbattlefields around both Ypres and theSomme. We also attended the Last Pastceremony at the Menin Gate, whereLowerSixth EthicsConferencethree pupils laid a wreath on behalf ofthe school.The trip was a great success and specialthanks should be given to the UpperFourth for their enthusiasm, interest,and good behaviour throughout. Theywere a pleasure to be with!Mr Harry Claytonhead of history departmentThe Lower Sixth Religious Studiesstudents attended an Ethics Conference,entitled 'All you need is Love?' byDr Peter Vardy at Bloomsbury BaptistChurch.The students had the opportunityto listen to the charismatic andentertaining philosopher Dr PeterVardy talking about his favourite topics:philosophy, ethics and Christianity.They were also in the presence ofmany other students of RS fromaround London, about 350 in total. Themorning session was particularly wellreceived by our girls as he elucidated ina clear but erudite fashion the sciencebehind fertility treatments and theethics of rights and choice concerningthe latest medical treatments.Visiting speaker Dr David Webster fromthe University of Gloucester then gave alecture on the strengths and relevanceof the philosopher Kant and the girlseven got to play a part in a live debate:not just in the hall; but on Twitter too;about whether having a child is a rightor not. The afternoon session returnedto the theme of love and the liberalAnglican moral argu
into the summer and I am inclined to concur with the Prep School Heads, the typical Francis Holland girl is an all-rounder and she is impressive. Yours sincerely, mr charles fillingham From the Headmaster 2 CORNERS JUNE 2016 WELCOME FHS Newsletter June 2016 v05.indd 2 19/05/2016 10:40:03
