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The United Nations Arrive in TauntonOn Saturday 16th March two teams ofWoodroffe students took part in a ModelUnited Nations Conference at QueensSchool, Taunton. Over 200 studentsfrom 15 schools were in attendanceat the conference which is designedto simulate the real United Nations interms of structure, organisation anddiscussion.Head Boy and GirlWe are delighted to announce theappointment of our new Senior PrefectTeam:Ellie PringTom GaterAlice JenkinTom KiernamHead GirlHead BoyDeputy Head GirlDeputy Head BoyPhotos in the MistOn a damp and misty Friday in early March, the Year 11 and Upper Sixth students gathered for their final year group andindividual photographs.Due to work on the new kitchens, the group photographs had to take place outside. The bad weather just about held off anddidn’t dampen spirits.Mrs Robson, Sixth Form Administrator, was celebrating her birthday on the same day so the Upper Sixth whilst all togethergave her a sterling rendition of Happy Birthday.The aim is to develop discussion anddebating skills, whilst providing a realinsight into the world of diplomacyand international politics. Before theconference each team was designatedas a country to research prior to the16th. The teams then participatedin the debates as representativesfrom that country. The standard wasparticularly high, with some teams beingcoached by Exeter University students!However, as first time delegates, theWoodroffe students from Years 9 and11 represented themselves very well,with Reuben Heeler-Frood achieving aHighly Commended certificate for hiscontributions towards the DisarmamentCommittee.Mrs Walker, Head of Year 11Sixth FormUCASMost of the Lower Sixth A Levelstudents made the most of a valuableday at the UCAS Convention in Exeterrecently.With over 140 exhibitors they had plentyof opportunity to question some ofthe University representatives. Somestudents attended seminars whichincluded topics such as Studying inLondon, Sports Science, Preparing aPortfolio for Art and Design, Studying forOxbridge and Student Life and Finance.This event is very useful for informationgathering. It enables the students tomake informed choices about theirfuture education and/or employment.Mr Thomas, Head of Sixth FormTheir duties will include representing thestudents at both school and communityevents, leading the prefect teams andliaising with staff and students as well asorganising sixth form activities such asthe Upper Sixth Leavers Tea, Year Bookand Leavers Prom.The new team were chosen as part of afair and open voting system. Candidateswishing to be considered wrote apersonal statement explaining what theycould offer the position and why theywould be a good choice. A ballot wasthen held with their fellow students andteaching staff. The new team will starttheir duties after Easter.Well done to Scarlett, James, Michaeland Sophie who have all done awonderful job and are leaving the role insafe hands.Mr Thomas, Head of Sixth Form