The Heart of It CHRISTMAS 2018€¦ · Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December As is the tradition,...
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This autumn term has flown by and, once term packed with lots of hard work but a lot of fun too and I am sure the girls, as well as our staff, are ready for a break. My end of term letter will be on its way to you by the end of the week but in the meantime, I hope that you will enjoy this issue of 'The Heart of It'. I wish you all a safe, happy and holy Christmas. God bless The Heart of It CHRISTMAS 2018 Advent Angels https://sacredheartofmary.net/ As part of the run up to Christmas, and to encourage all the pupils and staff at our school to focus on the true spirit of Christmas, our Chaplaincy Team introduced a fun and rewarding initiative to encourage random acts of kindness! The idea is to perform within the week day. Acts have included small gestures such as writing a poem or a song, making something, small gifts etc. #shomadventangels
Transcript of The Heart of It CHRISTMAS 2018€¦ · Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December As is the tradition,...
This autumn term has
flown by and, once
term packed with lots
of hard work but a lot
of fun too and I am
sure the girls, as well
as our staff, are ready
for a break. My end of
term letter will be on
its way to you by the
end of the week but in
the meantime, I hope
that you will enjoy this
issue of
'The Heart of It'.
I wish you all a safe,
happy and holy
Christmas.
God bless
The Heart of It CHRISTMAS 2018
Advent Angels
https://sacredheartofmary.net/
As part of the run up to
Christmas, and to encourage all
the pupils and staff at our
school to focus on the true spirit
of Christmas, our Chaplaincy
Team introduced a fun and
rewarding initiative to
encourage random acts of
kindness!
The idea is to perform
within the
week
day. Acts have included small
gestures such as writing a poem
or a song, making something,
small gifts etc.
#shomadventangels
Blood Brothers
Theatre Trip
Year 10 and 11
GCSE Drama students
spent a wonderful evening
enjoying a production of
Brothers at The New
Wimbledon Theatre,
London.
National Tree Week 24th November - 2nd December
Year 8
Samaritan Purse
international relief and
development organisation that
works through churches to
proclaim and demonstrate the
love of God amongst
communities in developing
countries.
We collected over 500 boxes as
part of their Operation
Christmas Child appeal so
children can experience God's
love through the power of simple
shoebox gifts. This year the
boxes are going to Romania.
To celebrate the UK's largest annual tree celebration, and for the third
consecutive year, Year 8 planted trees beside D-Block.
The four forms enjoyed getting back to nature and rotated between
planting, weeding, going on an Autumn Scavenger Hunt and designing
an Autumn Wreath.
Chamber Choir
Carol Singing
Congratulations to the Chamber
Choir who raised £106.24 for the
Rethink mental health charity by
carol singing in Upminster town
centre.
Upminster Library
Author Visit
Year 7
Upminster Library hosted a talk
by David Goutcher, author of
The Spy Quest series of books.
David entertained the girls with
stories from his previous
career as a policeman and
surveillance agent and dazzled
them with a display of the
interactive technology which
means his books
and are like a modern day
treasure hunt.
Online Safety
Presentation
In her capacity as an
ambassador for The Breck
Foundation, Emma Gregory
(Year 13) delivered a
presentation to Year 9 on
Online Safety.
The Breck Foundation is a
charity founded by Lorin
LaFave after the tragic loss of
her 14 year old son Breck
Bednar through internet
story, Breck Foundation
Speakers try to educate the
Digital Generation to keep
them safer online.
Christmas Themed Cookery
During December the girls have been getting
into the Christmas spirit by taking part in a
number of different Christmas themed
cookery classes making:
Year 10 wonderful chocolate orange
cakes
Year 9 melted snowman biscuits
Year 8 Swedish cinnamon star bread &
mince pie muffins
Year 7 mince pies
Top achievers enjoy
a treat
Year 7-10
Congratulations to our top
achievers this term who were
treated to a delightful outing to
the Sweet Rose Cakery,
Upminster!
Thank you to the PTFA for
contributing to this reward. The
girls threw themselves into the
Christmas spirit!
Guardian News & Media Education Centre
Year 8
The girls had an amazing day learning how the news is made; taking on the roles of both reporters and
editors.
hey then
edited the stories, wrote the headlines and chose the photographs to accompany their stories. Finally,
their front pages were produced so they could take them home as a memento of their day.
Coming on
1st February 2019
Year 7 Retreat
The wonderful Walsingham House team spent time with our new
year 7s and enjoyed focusing on being part of a new school
community. The retreat days were thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Thursday 13th and Friday
14th December
As is the tradition, we had
two fun packed lunch hours
with staff serving the
pupils their Christmas
lunch.
The turkey and trimmings,
prepared by Sharon and
her amazing team in the
kitchen, were delicious and
the girls tucked into with
gusto!
There was singing, games
and much fun and frivolity!
Christmas Lunch
Chaplaincy Carol
Service
The choir, chamber choir and
year 7 choir sang beautifully in
the annual Carol Service which
was enjoyed by a full house at
Upminster on Wednesday
evening.
the Wilcox
three part arrangement of
particular highlights of the
evening.
Well done to all those involved.
Congratulations to Cara Treacy who won the nationwide writing
competition. Cara was awarded, as Catholic Young Writer 2018,
£50, a trophy and a selection of books.
Congratulations also to runners-up Erin McCarthy, Karina
Hudson and Amelia Johnson.
Prizegiving Evening
Once again, Prizegiving Evening
was a tremendous success with
over 200 girls receiving public
examination certificates and
approximately 150 pupils
receiving special subject prizes
and awards for academic
excellence, effort, fortitude,
service to others, faith in action
and excellence in sport, drama,
and music.
The Guest Speaker, former pupil
Michelle Foreman, executive
producer with Global, delivered
an address that was truly
inspirational and the
musical entertainment provided
by the choir was worthy of high
praise.
Sacred Space
refurbished by the PTFA to be
used as a place of refuge for girls
suffering from anxiety issues.
Intervention for those in need of
more intensive support is
provided by the Cool Connexions
Programme delivered to
individuals and small
groups. This gives girls
opportunities to speak about
personal issues and anxieties in a
non-judgmental and safe
environment.
We are currently making
the premises at lunchtimes
initially. Pets in schools are
regarded as highly effective
therapy for pupils with anxiety and
stress-related problems.
SPORTS NEWS
Under 14 Netball
Congratulations to the under 14 Netball
team who beat Emerson Park 17-15 in
the second round of the Essex cup.
Under 16 Netball
Well done to the under 16 Netball team who have had a
fantastic start to the season winning:
Inter-house Basketball
Winners of each year group were:
Year 7 Thanet
Year 8 Thanet
Year 9 Lindisfarne
Year 10 Lindisfarne
Year 11 Rievaulx
Overall winners were
1st Place Rievaulx
2nd Place Thanet
3rd Place Lindisfarne
4th Place Whitby
The County round
of the national
schools netball
competition; they
were undefeated
scoring a total of
52 goals and
conceding 25
The second round
of the Essex Cup
beating Davenant
39-2
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Lindisfarne Rievaulx Thanet Whitby
Inter-house Competition: Current Overall Standing
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Careers Corner
To find out more about how we support the girls with their career choices visit our schools career
website: http://sacredheartofmary.careersweb.co.uk/
prehensive set of resources to help support your daughter
with decisions about her future.
School exam number: 12843
As a designated high performing Career Ready provider, the SHOM
Career Ready programme provides many opportunities for our students
including: having a mentor, visiting companies, masterclasses and a
summer term paid internship. So far this term the students have:
ly at the Dominion
theatre, Tottenham Court Road where past Career Ready
participants inspired the girls with their experiences of the
programme, explaining how it has helped them on their career paths
Visited Grayling; a
global PR and Public
Affairs agency
where the girls
learnt a variety of
skills to help them
with networking and
communication
Winners: Queen Mary University
Science and Technology Challenge
Year 9 Many congratulations to our Year 9 girls who represented
the school magnificently in the final of the Science and
Technology Challenge, competing against pupils from all
across Southern England.
Having won the North East London Challenge last summer,
our team, along with a team from Ilford County High, took
part in a robotics challenge and gave a presentation on
artificial intelligence.
Our SHOM engineers achieved 1st place in the robotics
challenge and were also commended on the high quality of
their presentation.
PTFA
A News
HELP
We would like to request that all
families commit to helping the
PTFA by offering to support at
just one event during the school
year. This could include:
Helping out at the Spring
Fayre
Helping to organise an
event
Donating raffle prizes (incl.
services/vouchers for a
business)
Baking cakes or supplying
craft materials
Serving refreshments at an
evening event
Helping at the Year 13
Leavers Dinner
Helping to organise an
event
The PTFA plays a vital role in
helping the school finance
purchases that otherwise would
not be possible. In 2017/18
they paid for:
The up-keep and insurance
of the school minibuses
Prize giving awards
The Christmas Tree
The Year 13 Leavers Meal
The new greenhouse
A projector and screen for
the New Hall
Musical equipment
A camcorder and
P.E. equipment
Without the money raised by the
efforts of those who support the
PTFA none of these events or
items would have been possible.
Cost free ways to support the PTFA
Fundraising efforts: You could raise free donations whenever you shop online all
you need to do is register at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/invite/XCV46 -
the shop then turns a percentage of what you spend into a donation for the PTFA.
money for nothing, and we could double the amount of cash we raise with very
little effort. If your company offers this scheme would you please contact the
PTFA Chairperson Mary Redmond at [email protected]
Many companies offer employees the chance to boost their
fundraising efforts by 'matching' the money they raise. It really is
Our two existing minibuses are in urgent
need of replacement. If you have any
suggestions regarding how we might best
go about replacing one or both of them
please contact Kerry Jones at
[email protected] e.g.
New Mini Bus Urgently Needed
Knowledge of good quality second-hand
minibuses for sale
Knowledge of advantageous lease agreements
Fund raising ideas
Sponsorship
New Members Wanted
The Committee would be delighted to welcome new members to
support us in raising funds and providing vital support to our school.
The next meeting will be held on 9 January at 8pm in the School Hall.
Should like to join us please contact either:
Chairperson: Mary Redmond [email protected] or
School Business Manger Kerry Jones [email protected]
If you are unable to join the Committee but have ideas for fundraising
events please do not hesitate to contact us on the above emails.
The PTFA is committed to providing a minimum of £6,000 per year to
the school to cover ongoing commitments. This is prior to any further
contribution for much needed additional capital expenditure.
You could be the next winner!
Pay £10 per month to enter the monthly draw
The winner takes 25% of the total membership fee taken that month
The remaining 75% goes to the school
If all 500 memberships were taken the winning ticket would
Win up to £1,250 each month
There are currently 170 members
Recent Winning Numbers
Sept. 2018 winning number 122 £440.00
Oct. 2018 winning number 159 £467.50
Nov. 2018 winning number 168 £426.50
The Cashless Payment System
which provides a faster, more efficient
and convenient way to pay for school
meals, school trips etc.
Please ensure that you regularly update
your children’s account
so there is sufficient money available to
pay for school meals and other
payments.
Any queries please phone Mrs Jones or
Mrs Kearney in the Finance Office
01708 222660
https://www.scopay.com
Thank-you!
To all families who have either already paid this School Fund contribution in full or who
have started making regular instalments via ScoPay.
As you are aware, school Finances are in crisis and we, like other schools, rely on our School
Fund, other fundraising and personal contributions to survive.
School Fund is £100 per family per year and fell due for payment on 1 November 2018.
If you have yet to make your payment please pay, as either a one-off payment or in instalments
to suit your personal circumstances, via your ScoPay Account.
Monday
Friday
24th December
4th January
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Monday 7TH January Spring Term Begins
Monday
Friday
7th -
11th January
Mock A Level Examinations
Wednesday 9th January PTFA Committee Meeting
Tuesday 15th January -8pm
Wednesday 16th January DTP/Men C Vaccinations for Year 9
Thursday 17th January Year 7 Reports issued
Tuesday 22nd January 8L Retreat Walsingham House Team: Old Chapel
Wednesday 23rd January 8R Retreat Walsingham House Team: Old Chapel
Jack Petchey Awards Evening; 7:30pm Queens Theatre
Thursday 24th January 8T Retreat Walsingham House Team: Old Chapel
Year 13 Reports issued
DoE Presentation Evening 7pm
Friday 25th January 8W Retreat Walsingham House Team: Old Chapel
PTFA Disco Years 7&8 7:00 9:30pm
Tuesday 29th January Revaxis & Me ACWY Vaccinations Year 9 (1)
Wednesday 30th January Revaxis & Me ACWY Vaccinations Year 9 (2)
Thursday 31st January Information / Support Session for Year 11 Parents: The Psychology of
Revision 6pm
Monday 4th February -7pm
Thursday 7th February Year 9 Interim Reports issued
Monday
Friday
11th
14th February
Week of Prayer
Wednesday 13th February Year 9 Options Evening 7pm
Friday 15th February Staff Non-Contact Day (Holiday for Pupils)
Saturday
Sunday
16th
24th February
Year 11 & 13 visit to Sicily
Monday
Friday
18th
22nd February
HALF-TERM HOLIDAY
Key Dates for Next Term
