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ONWARDS National Results for Biology Challenge We have now received the National results for this competition. Around 25,000 pupils took part of which approximately 2,000 will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze certificates. A further 2,000 pupils or so have been Highly Commended. We are delighted to find that we have 26 girls appearing in the national results. Gold Certificates will be awarded to: Rebecca Bostock, Lucy Colwill, Rebecca Freestone, Fiona Mashford, Penny Mashford Silver Certificates will be awarded to: Sarah Boyd, Hannah Gidney, Jade Fawcett, Jasmine Lindsay, Imogen Poole, Becky Story, Abigail Tan, Phoebe Walsh Bronze Certificates will be awarded to: Katherine Burleigh, Arianna Carrington, Georgina Dollittle, Evie Gentle, Francesca Heward, Katie Hoddinott, Victoria James, Elfreda Kent, Sarah McAbendroth, Charlotte Phillips, Faye Robertson, Lucy Smith Highly Commended: Alexandra Richards (Mrs Wilkes) Science Competition Also of interest in the wider community - 7 students in Year 12 have been short listed for the ‘The best solution to a local environmental problem’ competition being run by Magdalene College. The students wrote a very interesting report on possible solutions to the weathering of Salisbury cathedral. (The Eco Team) German Exchange In the first week of term, around 50 German students from the Maria Ward Schule, came to England on an exchange involving Year 10 and Year 12 students. During the week they went on many trips. They spent a day in London where they loved the shops. They also visited Stonehenge which they didn’t enjoy as much because it rained! They also visited Oxford and Bath. They learnt how to play rounders and make scones. The students spent an enjoyable weekend with their families and then on the last night there was a barn dance which was enjoyed by everyone who went. (Alex Richards Yr 10) Barn Dance 6
ONWARDS Congratulations Congratulations to all who were successful in individual Music exams, including the following girls who all passed grade 8 with distinction – an outstanding achievement: Erika Holden – violin, Alice Hoole – saxophone, Mary Price – oboe, Rachel Tooley – oboe. Alice Hoole is now in the exceptional position of having three grade 8s – flute, saxophone and piano. (Mrs Poppleton) A Cappella Visit to Guildford Cathedral A Cappella visited Guildford Cathedral in the holidays to sing Evensong. We all had a delightful day out, shopping and looking around Guildford before being given a tour of the cathedral, rehearsing and singing the service. We were very grateful to Mr Fay for playing the organ and to our male singers for travelling to be with us. The choir sang beautifully and very much enjoyed the opportunity to spend a day together and sing in a different cathedral. (Mrs Poppleton) Music Captains and Leavers Our Music Captains, Frances Copp, Stephanie Murchison and Miriam O’Connor have all been outstanding, working hard and encouraging younger students. We wish to thank them and the other leaving musicians who have made such an excellent and enthusiastic contribution to the musical life of South Wilts. It has been a great joy and privilege to work together and make such wonderful music! Very good luck in the future! Visit from the Doric Quartet In April Mr Parsons kindly arranged for the Doric Quartet to coach four of our string quartets. The quartet members gave very helpful advice and encouragement so that everyone learnt a great deal and benefitted enormously from the experience. Parents and friends were then treated to excellent performances from the girls before the Doric Quartet played a varied and exciting programme themselves to finish the evening. The Doric players were absolutely stunning and inspiring, performing with immense energy and musicianship. Thank you very much to Mr Parsons for providing such a wonderful opportunity and to Mrs Parsons and Mrs Ings for their coaching beforehand. (Mrs Poppleton) Guitar Concert Mr Wilkinson organised his annual guitar concert in May. We all enjoyed listening to the accomplished playing and singing from the Guitar Group in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere where the enthusiasm of those taking part communicated itself readily to the audience. All who took part did very well and there were some impressive solo performances. In particular, Amy Bromley, who leaves this term, excelled herself in her final concert by playing and singing a great variety of material, giving very convincing and expressive interpretations. Future Events The Sound of Music – Thursday 9 th July, Friday 10 th July – School Hall. 7
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