It has been my privilege to welcome a large number of visitors to school during this half-term. Shortly after term began we welcomed over 120 Year Five pupils from the primary schools in our catchment area. It is a real treat to witness the energy and enthusiasm these young visitors bring to the school and it’s great to hear from their parents and teachers that we are helping to raise their aspirations and to think more positively about senior school options.
In late September we welcomed 223 families during Open Week; they came from near and far with our furthest travelling visitor attending from Abu Dhabi! Our Year Eight and Year Nine pupils seemed to greatly enjoy showing the visitors around and were wonderful ambassadors for the school. The Upper Sixth pupils who spoke to the assembled parents and their sons all had a varied and interesting take on their time at Adams’ which they obviously enjoyed sharing with the visitors.
During October we welcomed a slightly different group of visitors - members of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers on their annual deputation. As well as spending time talking to the senior leadership team, they also met with numerous members of staff and pupils. The Haberdashers continue to have a very close association with the school and their annual deputation has been taking place since the school was founded over 350 years ago, making it a great link with the past which is highly valued by everyone involved.
We have recently started our programme of Sixth Form Open Afternoons which will take place most Tuesdays between now and early February. The new pupils we welcome into the Lower Sixth make an invaluable contribution to school life and it is always interesting to see their reaction to the school and the information we provide. I am confident that in 2017 we will welcome yet another new group of pupils eager to take advantage of the many opportunities given to them in the Sixth Form.
Looking ahead to half-term, I wish our musicians all the best with their visit to Melbourne. This is the second time they are visiting Ringwood Secondary School to join their extraordinarily talented performers on their performing arts tour. After half-term the whole school will have a performing arts focus as we prepare for Dixon Cup, which is always a wonderful occasion in the school calendar. I look forward to seeing you there.
Gary Hickey
Headmaster
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House Cross-Country
Webb House went one better than their runners-up position last year to lift the coveted House Cross-Country trophy for 2016. Their victory was won with outstanding performances in the lower and middle school competitions, which made up for their 4th place finish in the senior race. Read More |
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PGL fun for Sixth Form girls
Twenty-seven of our new Lower Sixth girls recently spent a weekend getting to know each other at PGL’s Boreatton Park
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Year 5 Open Afternoon
We have been delighted to welcome over 120 excited Year 5 pupils from our local primary schools for an afternoon of discovery this half-term. The boys took part in chemistry, biology and physics lessons as well as spending time in the library and watching a Taiko drumming session. Many thanks to the pupils and staff who helped to make this such a wonderful afternoon for our young visitors.
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Wear it pink
To support 'Wear it Pink' day, pupils and staff were encouraged to wear a pink accessory and pay 50p for the privilege, raising over £300. In addition Catering Academy organised a raffle for a hamper and a wonderful cake, raising a further £105. You can view lots of pictures from the day on our Facebook page.
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Academic Commendations
Congratulations to all the pupils who have been awarded Headmaster or Taylor commendations this half-term.
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Dixon Cup
This year's performing arts event Dixon Cup will take place on Thursday 10th November with the evening performance starting at 5.30pm in the Sports Hall. Please note all tickets are now sold and it will not be possible to pay on the door. A DVD will released after the event if you would like to see the performances and have not been able to get a ticket.
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England hockey players
Year 11 pupil Matt Hadley-Moore has been selected to be part of the U16 squad for the England Hockey Futures Cup tournament, which takes place in St Albans during half-term.
In addition Upper Sixth pupil Michael Parham has been selected as a reserve for the U18 squad. We wish them both the best of luck.
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AGS Society Christmas Dinner Dance
Our AGS Society is holding a Christmas Dinner Dance at Goldstone Hall on Saturday 3rd December 2016. This wonderful event allows parents to meet and enjoy a fabulous festive evening whilst raising vital funds for the school, so please do support it if you can. Full details and online ticket booking is available here. |
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London to Newport on foot!
Year 9 pupil Archie Worthing couldn’t have been more proud when the whole school assembled to welcome his Dad home from a 150-mile hike on foot to raise money for charity.
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German exchange
This October Adams’ hosted the 20th visit by the Oberschule zum Dom, Lübeck. Our German visitors were accompanied by Wolfgang Büchler, who came on the very first exchange back in 1997. It was lovely to see him on his final visit before retirement.
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Dining with the Flintstones!
It was tea with the Flintstones recently for all our boarders, who enjoyed a feast at their Bedrock themed evening. Dressed for the occasion, the boarders dined on Wilma's Salad and Sourdough Bread Cave, Betties' Foraged Garden of Herbs and Fruit, Bam Bam Rubble's Spiced Giant Dion Sticks, Pebble's Bedrock Clay Baked Potatoes, Rock Cake Mountain and much more. Thank you Catering Academy for a wonderful evening. Lots more pictures on our Facebook page. |
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Duke of Edinburgh Award
A group of twenty-seven Adams' pupils have just successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition in the Peak District.
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Sports Reports
Many thanks to the members of staff who have supplied us with reports on recent Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Cross-Country matches.
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Dates for your diary
Monday 31st October - Term starts
Thursday 10th November - Dixon Cup
Friday 11th November - Staff PD Day
Monday 14th November - Remembrance Service
Thursday 17th November - Mufti Day
Monday 21st to Friday 25th November - Year 11 mock exam week
26th/ 27th November - Boarders' Exeat Weekend (no Prep Club Friday 25th)
Wednesday 30th November - A-Level Options Forum (internal applicants)
Saturday 3rd December - AGS Society Christmas Dinner Dance
Monday 13th December - School Christmas lunch
Wednesday 14th December - Smedley Cup
Thursday 15th December - School Carol Service (day) and Family Carol Service (evening) TERM ENDS
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