ℯNEWS SEPTMEBER 15, 2023
Thank you to staff and parents for battling through start of year IT hurdles to join us for our Meet the Teachers from Forms One to Four this week, fingers crossed that Forms Five and Six have glitch free sessions next week.
We remind you to continue reading to the end of each enews for upcoming dates for your diary. The calendar is continuously developing and it is always worth double checking what is coming.
Clubs
This week our after school clubs kicked off with a bang. Students enjoyed exploring new activities such as Lego, Collage & The Inventors clubs, as well as continuing on with much loved clubs, including Baking, Drama, Art, Football and Chess club. Congratulations must be given to all our superb thespians, Ms Horgan was delighted with the results of the recent LAMDA tests. A flurry of merits and distinctions was awarded to pupils across all age groups, a testament to their hard work during their weekly drama clubs.
Virtual Coffee Morning with Mr Beard from UCS
On Thursday 28 September 2023 at 10am we have arranged a virtual coffee morning with Mr Beard from University College School for boys this is a unique opportunity for parents of boys looking at UCS as a potential 11+ school. Please confirm with the office your attendance.
Virtual Coffee Morning with School Counsellor
On Friday 6 October we have organised a Virtual Coffee Morning with our school Counsellor, Mr McManus. Topics to be explored will cover the stressors of 11+ exams and how to support your child during this process. Time to be confirmed.
Hello Yellow - YoungMinds Charity event
In support of World Mental Health Day 2023 we would like to invite students to wear yellow on Tuesday 10 October and donate £1 to the charity YoungMinds for World Mental Health Day 2023. We can all struggle with how we’re feeling, but sometimes things get tough and it can be difficult to cope. For so many young people, when this happens, they do not get the help they need, when they need it. Together we can create a brighter future for young people’s mental health.
Special Mentions
Congratulations to former CHS student Leah who attends Godolphin and Latymer. She shared the fantastic news that in recent GCSE exams she received excellent results, achieving nine grade nines and two grade eights. Such wonderful news and we are always pleased to hear from our alumni. Definitely worth a bravo!
Artwork of the Week
Christina in Form six, for completing her 3D letter sculpture so brilliantly! Fabulous use of waste cardboard and magazines to create art, inspired by the work of Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui. Well done Christina!
Next week Junior One’s collection times are as follows:
Week Three: 2.30pm (Week commencing 18 September)
Week Four: Full time (Week commencing 25 September)
Dates for the diary:
25 September - First OT/SALT sessions
28 September - Virtual Coffee Morning With Mr Beard at UCS
5 October - The Tempest Form Three to Six
6 October - Virtual Coffee Morning with Mr Mcmanus How to handle 11+ Stressors
10 October - Hello Yellow Charity event
16 October - Parent Meetings
17 October - Parents Meetings
News in the area
For those that live close to Connaught House School, we share the following news on upcoming protests and demonstrations that may cause congestion and delays to your journey.
• Coal Action Network, actions targeting financial and insurance companies & Day of Action against corporate and political targets - Both actions will take place in London, Friday 15 September
• Stage of Freedom March, Iranian Embassy to Marble Arch, Saturday 16 September midday to 6pm
• Annual swimming race, Serpentine Lake Hyde Park, Saturday 16 September 8am to 6pm
