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Mens sana in corpore sano or A healthy mind in a healthy body... This term the Sixth Form has started weekly aerobics classes with Sheralee. The classes are an hour long and there has been a great turn out from the Sixth Form who thoroughly enjoy it and are committed to carrying on. We each have been set goals to focus on what we want to improve, for example core strength, cardiovascular fitness or flexibility. Each lesson starts with stretches following on through to aerobics, and then strength exercises such as sit-ups and press-‐ups concluding with stretches. These classes are paramount to improving our overall fitness and stamina in a fun and relaxed environment. These lessons offer the opportunities to exercise which girls may not have outside school owing to the cost of a gym or class. By Caitlin Costello, Upper VI An historic win for It is great to announce that two St the London waterpolo team which won the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) Inter-‐Regional Championships 2013, (U14), which took place on 9 th and 10 th February 2013 in Walsall. The London girls are the first London team ever to win a Regional Championships. Helena Phillips and Anna Szyszko, both in Upper IV Alpha and members of the Ealing Waterpolo Club, had a superb time and both girls performed well throughout the weekend, through goal scoring and excellent tactical play. Nine regional teams entered the competition: London, Ireland, North West Lightning, South East, North West Thunder, South West, North East, Scotland and Wales. On day one the group stage took place with the top two teams in each group going forward to the semi-‐finals on day two with the other five teams involved in the play-‐offs for 5 th 9 th places. In the group stage London, who were seeded 4 th , were drawn against North West B, seeded 1st, Ireland, Wales and the North East. After successfully coming through day one, London met the South East in the semi-‐finals and won 15-‐13 which then left Ireland to beat in the finals, which they triumphantly did, 15 7. The final results were London as overall champions (Gold), followed by Ireland (Silver) and North West Lightning (Bronze). London fielded an excelle Palace Beacon Programme training sessions. Congratulations, Helena and Anna! The picture shows the triumphant London U14 team with their trophy and medals. Healthy Schools Week: Healthy schools Week saw an innovation in Lesson Starters in Upper II Chipmunks which made everyone feel enthusiastic and happy to join in with some lively actions. Neve Mc Grath and addressed many muscle groups effectively and kept us all on our toes, literally and metaphorically. Well done girls and we look forward to more of these in the coming weeks!
Congratulations, Gursimran! You will remember reading in Edition 31 of Priory Post about the campaign of Lower VI student, Gursimran Deu, who was standing as a member of the Youth Parliament for Ealing. Well, the results have been announced: Gursimran has been elected as Deputy Member of the Youth Parliament for Ealing! Congratulations, Gursimran! She has already started her duties as an MYP and is working to implement her manifesto: meeting councillors, appearing on Westside FM and attending the opening by Prince Andrew of the Westside Youth Centre on 14 th February. We look forward to following Gursimran in her new role and wish her the very best in her work. On Wednesday 13 th the district semi-‐final of Rotary Youth Speaks, a public speaking competition organised and sponsored by Rotary International, which took Schools from across the area took part and each team of three comprised a Speaker, a Vote of Thanks, and a Chairperson. In the Senior section St in the first team (all in Lower VA) Jeeba Marri was the chairperson and Charmaine Au the vote of thanks with Katie Williams speaking on: senior team saw Katarina Krneta (Lower V Alpha) as chairperson, Alexia Kirov (Lower VA) as vote of thanks and Billie Morrison (Lower VA) (Lower IV Alpha) as chairperson and Helena Merron (Upper IV Alpha) as vote of thanks were with Aisha Toussaint (Lower IV Alpha) who spoke on Intermediate section (all from Lower IV Alpha) saw Olivia Upcrafn She was ably teamed with Payal Mittal as chairperson and Priyanka Balakrishnan as vote of thanks. All the girls showed great confidence and composure and acquitted themselves extremely well. The speeches were all well-‐crafted and, by turns, witty and thought-‐provoking. The evening was a great success and we were all delighted that Payal Mittal was awarded best chairperson in the intermediate section and, in the same section, Priyanka Balakrishnan was awarded best vote of thanks. Well done! ext for the Sixth Form??? UCAS Deadlines Upper VI should receive all university decisions by 31 st March. Students need to reply to UCAS concerning their decisions on offers by 8 th May. Students finance application The deadline is by 31 st May. Applications must be completed online at: http://www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk GCSEs and ASs start on Monday 13 th May A2s exams starting on Monday 3 rd June Lower VI students will be back to school to start the A2 syllabus on 3 rd June. Upper V Induction Day University Open Day Thursday 20 th June. Girls will meet their A Level teachers and be given preparation work for the start of the A Level courses. An opportunity for Lower VI and Upper V to attend Reading University Open Day on Friday 21 st June. This will provide an opportunity to visit a campus university and hear specific subject talks as well as general talks on the UCAS application system and student finance. Lower VI embark on the Leadership Course from Saturday 29 th June to Wednesday 3 rd July.
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