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THE E-ZINE FROM BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL 12 October 2018

Message from our Head
Mrs Chandler-Thompson

Inspiration for our girls: Young Leaders Conference 2018

Sixth Form students from Blackheath High School GDST were challenged by change-makers and mentors from the British Army and Chartered Management Institute.

Spotlight on Classics

The Classics department is really pleased to have moved into the brand new classroom next to the Gadsden Library, at the heart of the school, which we nickname ‘Hades’ because it is underground.

The Growth Mindset

Just one of the many benefits of working for the GDST is the fact that they are so forward thinking with their in-house training.

U16 Kent County Netball tournament

On the 10th October, the U16 Netball team set off early to Rainham School for Girls, ready to play their first tournament of the season – The U16 Kent Counties.

Black History Month: The Story of Winnie Mandela

As part of Black History Month, the girls of Blackheath High School learnt about Winnie Mandela.

Thorpe Park Thrills!

On Sunday 30 September, as part of Computer Science studies, 43 pupils from Year 9,10 and Sixth Form travelled by coach to Thorpe Park for the day to see how innovative technologies such as virtual reality are being used in theme parks today. A lot of fun was had by all. Here’s a report from student Sienna.

60 Seconds with Miss Dickinson, Head of Computer Science

From supporting bank traders to volunteering in Kenya, Miss Dickinson tells us all about herself.

Oh! What A Lovely War

The whole Senior School came together to perform ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ this week, so we've put together an online gallery of our best pictures.

Transformation of roof terrace to commemorate WW1

As part of our celebrations for the Centenary of the end of WW1, we have commissioned our Artist in Residence, Mary Aspden to transform the sedum roof on Mycenae Terrace at the Senior School into an art installation of acrylic poppies.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - JUNIOR SCHOOL

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - SENIOR SCHOOL

Head Girl Blog: Dylexia Awareness Week
Dyslexia is a neurological education condition that effects around 10% of the UK population.

GDST Somerville and Gurney School Awards
A huge congratulations to Emerald, who received the Highly Commended prize.

Dan Woodley on the waxworks of Madame Tussauds
Blackheath High School were proud to present a talk from Dan Woodley, Sculpting Lead at Madame Tussauds.

Dr Edward Madigan on the First World War
On Monday 29 October 2018, we welcome Dr Edward Madigan.

Breaking a World Record!
A huge congratulations to Misa (Year 9) for winning this years Long Notes Competition.

A well-deserved treat for Year 11 at Juniper Hall
Year 11 students ventured to Juniper Hall Field Studies Centre in Surrey to study changing river characteristics and the impact of urban sprawl on London's Greenbelt.

Languages Week 2018
Blackheath Junior School celebrated Languages Week in the MFL department to coincide with the European Day of Languages on 26 September 2018.

A new addition to Blackheath High School: Hamster Club
We have three hamsters, an adopted Syrian hamster, and a pair of Russian Dwarf babies.

Year 5 Taster Day
Every year to mark the European Day of Languages, Blackheath High School invites local primary schools to participate in a day of language taster sessions.

BHSA Diwali Dhamaka Celebration 2018
Friday 2nd November 2018 – Blackheath Junior School Gym.

Junior School Certificates - Week 1

Junior School Certificates - Week 2

Junior School Stars of the Week - Week 1

Junior School Stars of the Week - Week 2

Junior School Stars of the Week - Week 3

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