Anglican Confirmation at Rye
26 June 2008
We were delighted to have welcomed the Bishop of Ebbsfleet, Andrew Burnham, on Monday 23 June to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to a number of our Anglican pupils from the Junior and Senior School. Following the ceremony parents, sponsors and friends enjoyed meeting the Bishop. The Confirmands were Beatrice Higgs, Alice Owen-Lloyd, Rose Kirtley, Amy Kirtley, Isabel Upton, Katy Priddis, Francesca Padley, Jessica Green, Alice Jackman and Caroline Viney. Jo Smail, who teaches in the History Department was also confirmed with the pupils.
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Elizabeth Lowry's Book Launch
2 July 2008
Parents, pupils, staff and friends of the School are warmly invited to join Elizabeth Lowry to celebrate the launch of her novel, The Bellini Madonna, at Waterstone's in Oxford on Wednesday 2 July at 7.00 pm.
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Years 8 and 9 Concert – Tuesday 17 June 2008, 7.00 pm
6 June 2008
The Years 8 and 9 concert will be a showcase for musical talent in the year groups and will include music in a huge range of styles, from Brahms to Duffy!
We greatly look forward to seeing you at this year’s concert.
Yours sincerely
Dr P Tebbs
Director of Music
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Year 5 visit to Sulgrave Manor - Wednesday 21 May 2008
22 May 2008
On Wednesday 21 May Year 5 dressed up as Tudors and visited Sulgrave Manor near Banbury. The manor is the ancestral home of the family who gave America their first President – the Washingtons. The girls enjoyed a tour of the Great Hall, kitchens and bed chambers and after a Tudor feast they learnt about musical instruments and songs from the time. Tudor writing was also attempted on slates and with quills. Lastly the girls had a whistle-stop tour of Tudor history which they re-enacted (and included Tudor dancing!)
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Year 6 visit to Holdenby House, Northamptonshire
22 May 2008
As part of their studies on Britain since 1930, Year 6 visited Holdenby House on 21 May. The estate offers an excellent education project entitled World War II: Evacuee day in which the pupils learn about the evacuation experience. The girls dressed up as children of the 1940’s and were welcomed as evacuees who had just arrived from the city. Everyone was given a range of jobs to do; from cooking with rationed foods to ‘make do and mend’ tasks. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their day and many thanks to the staff at Holdenby for such a memorable day.
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From Brainwave to Bookshop!
22 May 2008
The Progress of a Novel
Dr Elizabeth Lowry shares secrets from the inside…
How to get your writing into print?
Do you really need an agent?
How do publishers work?
Where do the ideas come from?
Come and find out!
Monday 9 June at 4.15 pm in the Heynes Hall
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May Ball 2008
14 May 2008
Rye held its annual May Ball last weekend to send off Year 13 in style. The event was organised by the Upper Sixth who went to great lengths to give the ball its glamorous Hollywood theme. It was also wonderful to welcome back Old Girls and see them reunited with their former class mates.
The Sixth Form would like to thank everyone who helped in making the ball such a success. In particular, thanks to Jo Croft and Sue McIlvenna for their help in organising the event; also to all the pupils in Year 11 who waited on the Sixth Form for the evening.
To make the night particularly glamorous the organisers managed to get their hands on two classic cars which were used for photographs on arrival. Thanks to Richard Greenwood who lent a classic Rolls Royce and to Tim and Ann Dutton for their Porsche 911 Turbo.
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Art and Textiles work on display
7 May 2008
Fine Art and Textiles coursework and examination pieces are currently on display in the Rendall Building. The work, which is of GCSE and A Level standard concentrates on several different themes such as links and connections, fashion, barriers, and neglect. A private viewing for parents will be held on 18 June from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm. Musicians from the orchestra will be playing at the viewing and canapes and drinks will be served.
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Teacher of Mathematics
25 April 2008
The opportunity has arisen for the post of Teacher of Mathematics at Rye St Antony School, Oxford. For further information please contact Miss A Jones, Headmistress. E-mail: headmistress@ryestantony.co.uk
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Teacher of Art Post
25 April 2008
The opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Teacher of Art at Rye St Antony School, Oxford. For further information please contact Miss A Jones, Headmistress. E-mail: headmistress@ryestantony.co.uk
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Head of Nursery School post
24 April 2008
For more information on the post of Head of Nursery School please contact the Headmistress (headmistress@ryestantony.co.uk).
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The Circus is coming! -15 June 2008
15 June 2008
The Circus is coming to Rye St Antony on Sunday, 15 June 2008. We are looking forward to welcoming many exciting performers from spectacular aerial displays to the fun of the clowns and hope many parents and pupils will join us for this fun event. The gates will open at 1pm for you to wander round the circus encampment (more usually known as the hockey pitch). Stalls selling circus memorabilia, cream teas and much more will be open from this time. Because it is Father’s Day there will be an opportunity to have a souvenir photograph taken and even throw a wet sponge at Dads. Please be aware that there are no animals performing with this Circus.The Circus starts at 2pm so be ready to take your seat then for a memorable Rye event.
Tickets are available from the Bursary now. You can download a ticket order form from the Letters and Mailings section of this website.
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Reception Class - Year 5 and Year 7 Parents’ Meeting- Friday 18 April 2008
8 April 2008
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the second Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Reception Class to Year 5 and Year 7 will be on Friday, 18 April, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
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Spring Concert
14 March 2008
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In addition to Grease, the Music Department has been busy this term developing pupils’ classical repertoire as well as exploring more contemporary musical strands.
Parents and pupils were treated to a fantastic evening of music at the Spring Concert by pupils in the Senior School on Wednesday 12 March. The concert was opened with a lively version of Cabaret by the Low Fat Ensemble (soon to be renamed, now that the high fat option of Grease is no longer on the menu). The concert highlighted the rich seam of ensemble playing that the Music Department has enjoyed over the year; the T.I.R.M Ensemble performed a beautiful version of The Girl from Ipanema (see picture) and the Ivy King Quartet played the first movement of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.1 superbly. Individual performances by Julia McCourt (violin), Jessica Green (voice) Shauni McGregor (flute) should be commended too.
It is always more fun to play music with other people, and the School encourages all pupils who learn a musical instrument or sing to consider joining an ensemble to broaden their musical experience.
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Rye does Sport Relief!
12 March 2008
On Tuesday 11 March most pupils at Rye took part in a continuous relay from 9.00 am to 4.00pm to raise money for Sport Relief. The relay was also a competition between the houses to complete the most laps. Staff and pupils rose to the challenge and completed the relay dressed in house colours and wearing face paints. Shouts of Hollywell! Binsey! Stonor! and Hendred! could be heard around the school grounds all day!
Pupils in Year 9 started the relay at 9.00 am with a bang, sprinting the first few hundred metres and then slowing to a steady pace or walking for the rest of their allocated time. Sixth Formers acting as marshals were based on the terrace in front of the Junior School to keep a tally of the houses, cheer everybody on as they ran or walked past, and provide the participants with refreshments. Many members staff also took part, including Mr Willcock, Dr Tebbs and Miss Jones herself!
As the day progressed, pupils from all year groups did their bit for the relay. An impressive 1091 miles were clocked up by the pupils, with Stonor completing the most laps.
In addition to the relay, cake sales were organised throughout the day to raise even more money.
The day was great fun and a huge thank you to everyone who took part; especially the Sixth Formers and Staff who acted as marshals and also the PE staff for organising the marshals.
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Senior School Concert
12 March 2008
The Senior School Concert takes place this evening in the Rendall Hall from 7.00 pm to 9.15 pm.
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Sports Hall Update- 7 May 2008
7 May 2008
This week we have decided to show a picture of our new fitness suite instead of the usual view of the sports hall. It is very exciting to see that the new equipment for the fitness suite has been installed. The main hall, which will be four times the size of our current one in the Rendall Building is also being kitted out with sporting equipment at the moment.
View of the fitness suite.
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Inspiration in Paris
4 March 2008
Pupils from Years 12 and 13 spent three days in Paris to seek inspiration for their examination pieces. Visits were made to the Pompidou Centre and the Louvre as well as many other smaller galleries. Other visits were made at the city’s tourist attractions, local monuments and areas of interest for primary sketching (a little difficult in the rain but still possible).
Our first night was spent in the Jewish area of Paris where everyone braved falafels from Johnny Depp’s favourite supplier. After acclimatizing to the local culture, our first whole day was spent sketching the local scenery including the Notre Dame Cathedral. We also visited the Town Hall to observe photography of Paris throughout the last century; including work that has been used for personal reasons and images featured in Vogue. Having “not” experienced enough culture we spent the evening catching up on some essential retail therapy and went to the cinema where some students tested their understanding of the language by watching films in French.
The second day of our trip was utilized by dropping in on the Pompidou Centre and Louvre; where abstract and classic art was viewed with a range of styles to suit everyone’s taste. That evening we plucked up the courage to climb the Eiffel tower, but its astonishing views soon calmed our nerves.
The final morning started with a challenge, as we were divided up into groups and made to find our own way to the Sacre Coeur, without the teachers’ help (they did hint at which metro stop would be the best to use however!).
Overall we had a brilliant time in Paris, many thanks to Miss Defoe for organising our stay.
By Laura Mitchell
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Reminder for Year 10 - GCSE Maths Module
29 February 2008
Pupils in Year 10 are reminded to bring the following equipment to their GCSE Maths module examination on Monday 3 March 2008:
a working calculator
mathematical instruments
black biros
pencil
ruler
rubber
Candidates entitled to extra time will be starting early at approximately 8.45 am. Please make sure you arrive on time for your examination.
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Year 9 Parents’ Meeting- Friday 7 March 2008
29 February 2008
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the second Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 9 will be on Friday, 7 March, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
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Sports Hall Update- 5 March 2008
5 March 2008
Here is an updated photograph of our new sports hall. As you can see not much has changed since the photograph taken last week, a new scaffold has been erected in the corner however. The building will consist of a main hall (four times the size of our current one in the Rendall Building), fitness suite and changing rooms. Solar panels have also been incorporated into the design. This view will be updated next week.
View from the fitness suite looking down into the main hall.
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Years 6 and 8 Parents' Meeting- Friday 29 February
27 February 2008
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the second Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 6 and Year 8 will be held on Friday 29 February, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm in the Rendall Hall
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As Smooth as Greased Lightning!
14 February 2008
Rye St Antony was swept back to the 1950’s with the School’s spectacular version of the hit musical Grease. Renditions of the well known tunes We go together and Summer Nights were sung with confidence by the whole cast. Alice Goodger played a very convincing Sandy, while Lucie Kenrick gave a great performance as Danny. To top things off a Rock n’ Roll band belted out the famous tunes as the girls sang their songs.
Thanks to staff and crew, the Rendall building was transformed from a school into a diner with hot dog signs and all! Huge banners of Rydell High and Lichtenstein pop art adorned the stage. The audience, sitting around tables, were treated to waitress service by pupils who had volunteered to help out.
The performers connected well their characters and seemed to be very familiar with the script; in particular Jodie Mills gave a brave performance of Rizzo, while Olivia Knops’ unique style gave us a great Eugene. Behind the scenes the Costume Team had worked tirelessly to create 1950’s outfits for the whole cast, including all the supporting girls and guys of Rydell High.
The technical side of the performance was impressive; the lighting, managed by Charlotte Bagwell and Hannah Grovenor added to the exciting atmosphere.
Overall the musical was excellent and the sell out audiences recognised this fact. A huge thank-you to Mrs Evans (Head of Drama) and Dr Tebbs (Head of Music) and the whole Cast and Production Team for giving us such a polished performance of one of our favourite musicals.
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Grease -Sold Out!
11 February 2008
The School musical Grease which is being held from Tuesday 12 February to Thursday 14 February 2008 is now sold out.
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Imogen Stanley Wins Prestigious Sailing Award
28 January 2008
Year 12 Pupil Imogen Stanley (16) picked up one of sailings most prestigious awards, the RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year -Thames Valley, on Saturday 12 January at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show. Presented by sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the awards recognise the outstanding achievements of youth sailors across the country.
“I’m a little surprised but very proud to be given the award. It feels great and it has given me a real confidence boost. I’m sure it will help me to increase my sponsorship too” she told us.
Imogen was awarded the Thames Valley trophy after achieving some outstanding results over the 2007 season. Sailing in their 420 high performance racing dinghy, Imogen and her crew, Kate Mcgreggor, started off the year with a bang, coming 7th in the 420 Worlds in New Zealand in January. Then in April, Imogen, a member of the RYA 420 Youth National Squad, won top girl crew racing against the best 420 youth sailors in the country, at the RYA Youth Nationals. In August at the 420 National Championships, she did it again, scooping another 1st girl trophy.
Along with the 11 other regional winners, Imogen enjoyed an action packed VIP day at the show, thanks to the RYA and Raymarine. Activities included pitching her skills against the others in a selection of deck games followed by a lunch and tour aboard HMS Exeter.
Winners were awarded an impressive trophy along with some kit, including a hand held radio, thanks to Raymarine.
RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year winners are voted for by RYA affiliated sailing clubs. These young sailors have made a significant impact on youth sailing, ranging from gold medal winning achievements and overcoming adversity, to the huge amount of hard work and effort they give back to their clubs.
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Juniors! Come to Games Club!
18 January 2008
Pupils in Reception class to Year 6 are warmly invited to Games Club in Dwyer every Tuesday from 12.40 pm - 1 .10 pm. The club will be running throughout the Hilary Term so come along!
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Years 10 and 12 Parents' Meeting - Friday 1 February 2008
16 January 2008
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the second Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 10 and Year 12 will be held on Friday 1 February, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
Parents and Pupils in Year 12 are invited to go the Heynes Hall at 4.15 pm, where a talk on university choices and applications will be given.
Parents and Pupils in Year 10 are asked to go straight to the Rendall Hall, where teachers will be waiting to meet you.
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Higher Education Convention - Thursday 28 February 2008
28 February 2008
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Years 11 and 13 Parents' Meeting - Friday 18 January 2008
13 January 2008
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the second Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 11 and Year 13 will be on Friday, 18 January, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
Parents and Pupils in Year 13 are invited to go the Heynes Hall, where our Deputy Head and Head of Sixth Form will be giving a talk on matters such as plans for next year, university acceptances, revision sessions, and getting results.
Parents and Pupils in Year 11 are asked to go straight to the Rendall Hall, where teachers will be waiting to meet you.
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11+ and 16+ Scholarships 2008
7 February 2008
Scholarship Examinations and Interviews: Thursday 7 February and Friday 8 February 2008
Closing date for entries: Friday 25 January 2008
- please refer to page 57 of Parent and Pupil Handbook for further information (on General Information tab)
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Grease Fundraising Pub Quiz Night- Friday 18 January 2008
10 January 2008
I am sure that you are all aware that we are in the middle of rehearsals for what promises to be an elaborate and energetic production of the musical spectacular, Grease.
To boost the production budget and banish those winter blues, I am organising a pub quiz evening at school on Friday 18 January from 7.00 pm until 10.00 pm in Heynes Hall. The quiz will have a number of rounds with questions to test all ages.
Teams of eight can be made up of parents and girls/friends from Year 11 upwards. The team entry fee will be £40.00 which will include a buffet of finger food and a glass of mulled wine on arrival. There will be a pay bar open throughout the evening which will serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.
I will also be running a raffle on the night, and I would be most grateful to anyone who could donate a prize. Anything from books, wine and flower arrangements would be much appreciated, and you may also have a contact who could offer vouchers for a particular service or leisure activity.
This fun evening coincides with a Year 11 and Year 13 Parents’ Meeting, so why not stay on afterwards and make a night of it?
Please return the reply slip by Friday 11 January to the Bursary or directly to me, indicating whether you or your daughter would like to enter a team and/or if you can donate a prize.
Yours sincerely
Alice Evans
Head of Drama
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Drug Education: The Truth about Drugs - Wednesday 30 January 2008
30 January 2008
See Letters and Mailings (on News tab) for info
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Foundation and Key Stage One Nativity Assembly
10 December 2007
Parents of pupils in Foundation and Key Stage 1 years are warmly invited to the Nativity Assembly on Tuesday 11 December 2007 at 8.45 am. The assembly will finish at about 9.30 am and refreshments will be served afterwards.
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Nine Lessons and Carols Art Show (Sunday 9 December 2007)
5 December 2007
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You are invited to look at the Art and Textiles work which has been produced by pupils in Years 7 to 13. The exhibition will take place in the Rendall Hall on Sunday 9 December from 3.30 pm onwards. Mince pies and drinks will be served.
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Christmas Events at Rye
26 November 2007
Parents and Friends are invited to the following end-of-term activities:
Sunday 9 December 2007
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
2.30 pm Church of St Anthony of Padua, Headley Way
followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Crush after service Hall, and the art exhibition in the Rendall Hall
Friday 14 December 2007
Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast
8.30 am-1.30 pm King House Dining Room, the Heynes Hall and the Rendall Building
Stalls will include:
Scarves and Pashminas
Soaps and Aromatics
Children’s Clothes
Creative Jewellery
Knitwear
Christmas Decorations
Hand-Made Chocolates
Virgin Vie Make-Up
Children’s Entertainments
Home and Garden Gifts
Plum Puddings
Decorations
Friday 14 December 2007
Tangerine Party
11.30 am in the Rendall Hall
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Revenge is Sweet (custard apparently!)
9 November 2007
Years 10 to 13 raised £420.00 during their annual Charities Day recently. Highlights included beautiful handmade cards sold by Year 11, while Year 10 managed to persuade a number of teachers to get custard pied! Many of the girls took the opportunity to get revenge on their teachers for all that prep!
The Charities supported by Years 10-13 this year are:
Year 10
Leonard Cheshire Disability, JET, Amnesty International
Year 11
Coeliacs UK, Cancer Research,
Year 12
Macmillan Cancer Support,
Year 13
Missionaries of Charity
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A Beautiful Bonfire Night
9 November 2007
Rye held its annual Firework Spectacular on a perfect autumnal evening last Friday. Parents and pupils arrived at 6.15 pm to a floodlit Langley Lawn where food, drinks, toffee apples and sweets were laid out under the gaze of seven solemn Guys. Following the trail of lanterns through the woods, guests enjoyed piping hot tomato soup around a blazing bonfire. A sumptuous bonfire night supper was served on the Lawn and the fireworks commenced at 7.30pm. As in previous years, the fireworks were as spectacular and loud as you could wish. The evening concluded with the judging of the best Guy and prizes were awarded to three deserving groups of model makers.
The Parents Committee were helped throughout the evening by an army of volunteer parents and we thank them very much. We could not have had such a successful evening without the 430 guests and helpers.
Joanna Steele
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Year 6 and Year 8 Parents’ Meeting Friday 16 November 2007
4 November 2007
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the first Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 6 and Year 8 will be on Friday 16 November, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
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Reception Class -Year 5 and Year 9 Parents’ Meeting (Friday 9 November 2007)
5 November 2007
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the first Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Reception class to Year 5 and for Year 9 will be on Friday, 9 November, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
Parents and Pupils in Year 9 are invited to the Heynes Hall at the start for a brief presentation.
Parents and Pupils in the Junior School should go straight to the Rendall Hall where the teachers will be waiting (except for Reception class, where meetings will be held in the classroom).
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Ski Trip to Austria March 2008 - Ski Insurance Policy
2 November 2007
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Year 4 Discover the Romans in Cirencester!
31 October 2007
Year 4 Trip to the Corinium Museum by Amy Carter
On Monday 15th October my class mates and I came out of school to the Corinium museum in Cirencester. We had lots of fun on everything, but my particular favourite was looking at all the different features in a Roman garden. They had pictures on the wall and all different types of vegetables and herbs. Then we posed on the bench like Roman ladies!
As well as looking at a Roman garden, we dressed up as Roman ladies. We put on two tunics, a cord belt, then a palla, some rings, bracelets and a trumpet brooch. We had our hair put up into a beautiful bun. We looked fabulous! Hannah dressed up as a boy and looked a lot scruffier than the girls. We were given Roman names. My name was Martia. I think Martia is a lovely name. As I put on the beautiful sky blue tunic I really felt the part!
Another thing I found interesting was the Roman mosaics: the real ones which were beautiful and the ones that we made with magnets. We made wonderful and exciting designs. They would have taken years to make even when they had all the pieces!
It was a really fun day.
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Back from Spain!
29 October 2007
Welcome back to the thirty-eight girls from Years 9 to 13 who have returned from their conquest of Andalucia in Spain. Upon arrival in Malaga airport, the group was whisked away to the hotel which was not far away in Torremolinos. After a chance to settle, the girls had the opportunity to wander around the streets of Torremolinos, getting their bearings and trying out their Spanish on the local inhabitants! The trip was truly cross-curricular, encompassing elements of History, Geography and Religious Education. On the second day the girls visited probably the best example of Moorish architecture in Spain, the Alhambra Palace in Granada. This magnificent fortress and palace dates back to the ninth century and was the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court. On day 7 a visit was made to the town of Ronda, a settlement literally divided in two by a massive gorge. We made a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m chasm below, its views out over the Serranía de Ronda mountains were unparalleled. The girls provided the entertainment one evening with a Rye Factor revival. The hotel guests were impressed with the talent that was originally showcased in school before half-term. The girls will never forget the splendid architecture in Seville, mingling with the millionaires in Puerto Banus and making friends with the donkeys in Mijas. The school would like to thank Mrs Birtill for organising such an unforgettable trip, and all the staff who worked so hard to make it run so smoothly.
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Years 10-13 Charities Day (Tuesday 30 October)
26 October 2007
The girls in Years 10 to 13 will be raising money for a number of charities on Tuesday 30 October. Unfortunate teachers will have custard pies thrown at them, delicious cakes will be on sale and a whole variety of events will be hosted for the pupils. The girls are encouraged to wear their own clothes (for 50p, which will go towards the charities).
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Headmistress’s Report at Senior Prize-Giving – Friday 19 October 2007
19 October 2007
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Spectacular Fireworks Display! (Friday 2 November 2007)
2 November 2007
Get your sparklers ready for the Annual Fireworks Display! This event, which is organised by the Parents’ Committee, will be held on Friday 2 November 2007. The Bonfire will be lit at 6.15 pm and supper and refreshments (including jacket potatoes with assorted fillings, rice and hot dogs) will be available on the Langley Lawn from 6.45 pm. There will also be a Guy Fawkes competition with prizes, separate bars for children and adults and steaming cups of tomato soup around the bonfire!
Tickets (which include soup and supper) are available from the Bursary:
Adults - £8.00
Children - £5.00
Pre-School - Free
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Come and Support Rye Factor! (Wednesday 17 October)
12 October 2007
Fancy some entertainment? Rye Factor, the School’s very own talent show will be held on Wednesday 17 October from 4.15 pm. The line-up includes cheerleaders, bands, juggling, singing, teachers making fools of themselves and much, much more. The Rye Factor has been organised by members our tireless Sixth Form to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This Hospital, which specialises in childhood cancer, has treated more than 20,000 children from all over the world. Parents and Pupils are welcome, so please come and support this amazing showcase of talent!
Tickets are available from the Bursary at a cost of £1.50 for pupils (up to Year 9) and £2.50 for pupils in Years 10-13 and Parents.
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Year 10 and Year 12 Parents' Meeting- Friday 12 October 2007
3 October 2007
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the first Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 10 and Year 12 will be on Friday, 12 October, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
Parents and Pupils in Year 10 are invited to go the Heynes Hall at 4.15, where an introductory talk on the Sixth Form will be given.
Parents and Pupils in Year 12 are asked to go straight to the Rendall Hall, where teachers will be waiting to meet you.
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Years 7 and 8 Concert – Tuesday 16 October 2007, 7.00 pm
2 October 2007
Dear Parent
You are warmly invited to the Years 7 and 8 concert, at which your daughter will be performing. The concert will be a showcase for musical talent in the year groups and will include music in a huge range of styles, for soloists and ensembles.
The concert begins at 7.00 pm and will end around 8.30 pm. Performers are asked to dress smartly in school uniform (no jerseys) and have hair tied back where necessary. Girls should arrive at the Crush Hall no later than 6.30 pm. If your daughter is planning to stay in school between 4.00 pm and the concert and would like a meal in school, she must sign up for one on the list outside the staffroom on the morning of the concert.
We greatly look forward to seeing you at this year’s concert.
Yours sincerely
Dr P Tebbs
Director of Music
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Book Week in the Junior School! (From Monday 8 October)
2 October 2007
The week beginning Monday 8 October is going to be our Book week and this year our theme is Animals. If you have any favourite animal stories, games or information books, then please bring them to school to read and share. There will be lots of fun Literacy activities going on throughout the week, as well as special events.
Monday 8 October- Key Stage One will listen to lots of animal stories read by Miss Scott.
Tuesday 9 October - All the children will be in different mixed-age groups and involved in various animal-related activities run by our Junior school staff. These will all be book-based, hands-on and most of all, fun! The children will also listen to a talk about animals by Bob Joiner, from the Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Wednesday 10 October - We will have a cake sale in the bun passage to raise money to sponsor an animal at the Cotswold Wildlife Park. If we raise £30 we could sponsor, for example, a bat, tarantula, swan or owl and with £50 we could sponsor, for example, a penguin, leopard, lion or a zebra. After counting the money we raise, we will all vote to see which animal we would like to sponsor as a school. Please could you bring in any buns or cakes to sell and put them in Mrs Dyar's classroom first thing on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
Joe Friedman will also be visiting the school to talk to pupils in Key Stage 2 in the afternoon.
Thursday 11 October - Dress up day! Please come to school dressed up as a book character (or animal). In the morning Key Stage 2 will listen to Sheila Brinkworth retell stories from books.
In the afteroon we will have our Bookshop. The children will be able to choose and buy a book supplied by the Book House in Thame.
This week promises to be great fun and we hope that you will be able to support your child as they take part in all our special activities.
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Careers Convention (Tuesday 2 October 2007)
27 September 2007
I am writing to draw your attention to this forthcoming event on Tuesday 2 October 2007 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
The Careers Convention is open to girls in Years 9-13 and their parents. It is an opportunity to find out more about a wide range of careers from professionals working in that field. Professions represented this year will include Psychology, the Armed Forces, Accountancy, Sport Science, the Police, Estate Agency, Photography, Marketing and Child Care. We are also fortunate to have a number of GAP year providers represented.
Also at the Convention will be subject teachers from Rye. Staff will be available to discuss their own subject at GCSE and A Level as well as careers linked to these subjects.
The Oxfordshire ISCO Regional Manager, Helen Burns, will be attending the Convention. She will be able to advise on careers and courses not represented individually, and will also be able to give an overview of the challenges facing young adults in choosing their career paths.
I do hope that you will be able to attend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Alexandra Neil
Deputy Headmistress
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Year 9 visit Ironbridge Gorge!
25 September 2007
Year 9 were taken to Ironbridge Gorge on Monday 24 September to learn more about Britain in the period 1750-1900. The girls have been exploring how and why Britain acquired such a large empire, and have made links to the revolution in industry that Britain experienced. Ironbridge, also known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution provided an excellent day out for the girls. We crossed the symbolic Iron Bridge and visited the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron where we saw many exhibits as well as the remains of a water powered blast furnace. This was where Abraham Darby I perfected the smelting of iron with coke instead of charcoal. A craftsman revealed the secrets of ceramic production to the girls at the Coalport China Museum (where the girls got lots of freebies too!). The girls were then taken to meet the Victorians at Blists Hill Victorian Town. Costumed staff gave a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into how life was lived in Victorian times. Everyone poured hurriedly into the bank to exchange their money into Victorian coins and then admired the goods in the Grocers, Bakery and Sweetshop. The girls also found out about curious remedies in the Chemist, and saw the carpenter and candle maker in action. Finally everyone given the opportunity to spend the remainder of their coins at the Victorian fairground.
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Year 11 and Year 13 Parents’ Meeting (Friday 28 September)
25 September 2007
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the first Parents’ Meeting for pupils in Year 11 and Year 13 will be this coming Friday, 28 September, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
Parents and Pupils in Year 11 are invited to go the Heynes Hall at 4.15, where an introductory talk on the Sixth Form will be given.
Parents and Pupils in Year 13 are asked to go straight to the Rendall Hall, where teachers will be waiting to meet you.
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Inspiration at the Tate Modern and V&A
20 September 2007
Year 10 ventured into London on Thursday 19 September with the Art Department. Those studying Art were taken to the Tate Modern to discover more about contemporary art, while those studying Textiles learnt about fashion and clothing through the ages at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The girls were really inspired and many went back to look at the exhibits again in their free time. The Art Department would like to thank Year 10 for their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour in the museums.
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Well Done Megan!
17 September 2007
Congratulations go to Megan McGregor who entered the History of Parliament Schools Competition recently. Her essay, which explored the abolition of the British slave trade, was highly commended and won the place of Runner-Up. Well done Megan!
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Open Day on Wednesday 17 September 2008
17 September 2008
The Headmistress, Staff and Girls invite you to visit the School to meet them and watch some of the day's lessons. The programme for the day will be as follows:
10.30am - Coffee
10.45am - Address by the Headmistress in the Rendall Hall
11.20am - Visits to Lessons
12.40pm - Buffet Lunch and visits to Lunchtime Activities
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Visits to Lessons
If you are able to join us, please contact the school on 01865 762802 or email headmistress@ryestantony.co.uk
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Congratulations to the Rye Confirmands
14 September 2007
We were delighted to have welcomed Bishop William Kenney CP on Tuesday 11 September to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to a number of girls from the Senior School. Following the ceremony parents, sponsors and friends enjoyed meeting the Bishop. The Confirmands were Caitlin Allen, June-Rose Fetzer, Mary Thérèse Fetzer, Emma Harpin, Amy Johnson, Jessica Judges, Alice Kennett, Octavia Kerr, Julia McCourt, Shauni McGregor, Sophia MacManus, Niamh Rodda, Ashley Roll-Compton and Isabella Stargardter.
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Year 7 Parents' Meeting on Friday 14 September
12 September 2007
To Parents of Pupils in Year 7.
Dear Parent.
As you will have seen from Dates and Information, the first Parents’ Meeting for Year 7 pupils will be this coming Friday, 14 September, from 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm.
The meeting will begin with a 20-minute presentation in the Heynes Hall by Mr Brian Sharland (ICT Co-ordinator). Mr Sharland will speak about internet safety and will be pleased to take questions from both parents and pupils.
After Mr Sharland’s presentation, you are invited to go to the Rendall Hall where your daughter’s teachers look forward to meeting with you and your daughter and discussing with you her programme of study in each subject area and her plans for the year ahead in relation to her school progress during the years of her primary education. There is no appointment system for senior school Parents’ Meetings: the meetings work more efficiently if parents and girls move from one member of staff to another as is convenient.
Please take the opportunity of the meeting to see each of your daughter’s teachers and the senior members of staff who will be present: many of you already know Dr Colin Rosser (Director of Studies), and the meeting will also give you the opportunity to meet our new Deputy Headmistress, Mrs Alexandra Neil.
I look forward to seeing you during Friday’s meeting.
Yours sincerely,
Miss A M Jones,
Headmistress
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Junior School Concert on Tuesday 3 July
3 July 2007
The Junior School Concert will be in the Rendall Hall at 2pm on Tuesday 3 July. All parents are welcome to attend this event.
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Junior Prizegiving on 6 July
3 July 2007
The Junior School will be having their prizegiving at 11.30am on Friday 6 July in the Rendall Hall. Please let the school office know if you would like to attend this event.
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Sports Day is CANCELLED
28 June 2007
Weather reports predict rain throughout the day on Friday 29 June, therefore Sports Day will have to be cancelled for this year. The pupils will have lessons as usual instead.
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Sports Day POSTPONED until Friday 29 June
21 June 2007
National and local weather forecasts indicate that it will be wise to postpone Sports Day until Friday 29 June, the reserve date, and so, tomorrow, Friday 22 June, will be an ordinary school day.
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Year 8 and 9 Concert is a huge success!
19 June 2007
Years 8 and 9 braved the stormy weather to show off their musical talents on Tuesday evening. The concert was kicked into action with a lively rendition of Eye of the Tiger by Louise Jamieson, Jasmine Allday, Martha Barnes and Misa Esashi. The concert saw a wide variety of instruments being played, such as the cello, saxaphone, harp, drums and trombone (just to name a few!). The excellent performance of The Rhythm of Life by the whole ensemble ended the concert on a real high. The Music Department would like to thank all the girls involved and everyone who came to support the concert.
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Rye Girls Landed In Normandy
4 May 2007
From Saturday 24 March to Wednesday 28 March, Years 8 and 9 took part in a French trip to Normandy. Miss Pujos, Mr Vesty, Miss Brookes and Miss Bloomer braved hours of the singing as they made their way from Rye in the early hours of Saturday morning. They travelled by ferry and coach and stayed in Le Château du Baffy. In the mornings the girls had French lessons with a native French teacher, giving some time to recover from all the midnight conversations about ghosts the night before. The means were fantastic: French food, three courses – Mr. Vesty found it very hard to keep on his diet. They also got to make their own sandwiches, with delicious and tasty French baguettes. C’est incroyable!
On the first afternoon, the girls went to visit the Bayeux tapestry and the cathedral at Bayeux, where they marvelled at the architecture, the length and detail of the tapestry and ate ice cream. Then they visited the landing beach of Arromanches where the Allied soldiers landed in World War II. The evening was filled with another fantastic meal, and then the girls got to work off their calories by bowling.
Next morning, they had lessons again and in the afternoon they went to visit Le Mont Saint Michel, a big mount on which there is an abbey with an amazing view – it was stunning and perhaps the highlight of the trip. Not to forget the food – on that day it was crêpes in an authentic crêperie. Then… shopping!
The next day – quelle surprise – involved French food - this time at an organic bakery where they made their own bread. The girls were told how to prepare everything, in French. They found it very funny to shake hands with hands full of dough, in French! A cooking and language lesson rolled into one, in French! They all left the bakery with their own hot, delectable and decidedly French hand-made organic baguettes.
They then drove to Caen Memorial Museum where they watched a film about the war and the Normandy Landings. What was impressive was to see actual artefacts that were used in the war like soldier’s helmets, weapons and letters that were written at the time. Then, more shopping! In the evening, Mr Vesty entertained all the girls (and the staff too) with his ‘France-o-centric’ quiz. Then back to bed, and early to rise the next day to take the ferry back to merry old England – although having to leave the Chateau and the three course French meals, the fun activities, the ever vigorous and exciting staff and, of course, the shopping – made England seem a little less merry than their time in France.
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Year 5 and Year 6 Eco Warriors!
2 May 2007
On Tuesday 24 April Years 5 and 6 spent the day at the Sutton Courtenay Environmental Centre - one of 90 nature reserves managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. The children were immediately made aware of the vital role this reserve plays in protecting the local habitats and wildlife under increasing threat from development and pollution (as we arrived at our destination to discover this oasis of nature sandwiched between the roaring traffic on the A34 and the Milton Business Park).
The whole day was full of exploration and enjoyment. Everyone pond dipped (without as much as a wet foot) to discover the intriguing adaptations of pond creatures. A Rye girl caught the first newt of the season. The computerised microscope took our experience to a new dimension as we observed and identified our ‘catch of the day’ creatures – dragonfly larvae x100 are a terrifying sight!
Exploring the fauna and flora of pasture and a woodland floor, we took quadrant readings and then analysed numbers and species. At one stage we were so enthralled with our task, we failed to see that we had disturbed an ant’s nest - ants were marching in every direction to find tasty flesh to bite! We were all made aware of the importance to act in a sustainable way in our everyday lives, everyone was impressed by the totally eco friendly building, where rainwater is collected to flush loos and wash hands.
To encourage visitors to recycle wherever possible the centre invites all groups to take part in a ‘Low Waste Lunch Competition’ - Rye rose to the challenge and scored an excellent mark when their waste (virtually non existent) was weighed.
After a delicious packed lunch provided by our resident chef Paul Grundy, the girls enjoyed exploring the ‘music garden’ constructed on a grand scale with recycled materials from Didcot Power Station. It was a sight to behold watching the girls entertain themselves, by wriggling their way though the withy tunnel, with whoops of laughter. Scarecrows, made during art workshops at the centre, provided another source of amusement.
On the journey home everyone was falling asleep with exhaustion, always a sign of a stimulating excursion. Yet again Rye was complimented on the behaviour of their children. It is always a pleasure to take you out girls. Well done everyone.
Helen Holland
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Library Short Story and Mini Saga Competition
26 April 2007
Library Short Story and Mini Saga Competition
Write a short story of up to 450 words (no more than one side of A4 paper)
1. Choose your own theme but the story must include these three words:
Nostril (or nostrils is acceptable)
Marshmallow
Library
Or
2. Choose one of these themes:
(no need to mention ‘nostril’, ‘marshmallow’ or ‘library’ unless you want to)
Freedom
Peace
After…
Or
3. Write a mini-saga – 50 words exactly – on any theme.
Closing date 25 May 2007.
Post your entry in the special box outside the Staff Room or the box outside the Library.
Judge: Dr. Lowry
Winning entries will be announced in June.
Two £10 prizes for girls and one £10 prize for staff (music or book token).
Poster with details coming to all forms with some examples of mini sagas.
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Equestrian success for Rye girls!
20 April 2007
We would like to congratulate Imogen Barnes, Isabel Upton, Sienna Barbour and Caroline Viney in Year 8 for their success in the National Schools Cross Country event at Gawcott. The girls achieved the maximum 420 points in the event, which was held on Easter Monday. The girls managed to secure third place overall (only falling back on their gate times). Well done for their excellent achievement!
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Year 7 County Cross Country Champions
23 March 2007
Year 7 County Cross Country Champions
Last Monday (12 March) a group of Year 7 athletes travelled to Cokethorpe School to participate in the Year 7 County Cross Country Championships. As this was the first time we had entered this event we were not expecting to achieve great things. How delighted we were, therefore when the girls completed the event and came first claiming the county title! Congratulations to the team who included:Rebecca Byren,Hannah Byren,Iona Williamson,Emily Morris-Jones,Yuka Esashi,Caitie Burton,Zoe Fischer and
Mirianna Hobbs.
Specific mention goes to Rebecca Byren who came third overall.
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Year 6 and 8 Parents' evening this Friday
28 February 2007
Year 6 and 8 Parents' evening this Friday 2 March
Just a reminder that there will be a Parents' evening for Year 6 and 8 this week in the Heynes Hall, Rendall Hall and other classrooms. Make sure you look at the plan outside Rendall Hall to find the teachers you need to speak with.
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Fun and Learning at Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre!
28 February 2007
The Year 12 Geographers spent Friday 23 to Monday 26 February at Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre. We went to Salcombe for lunch on the Friday and had scampi and chips whilst sitting outside by the sea before making our way to the beach to have a hearty walk and fly Miss Wells’ kite! We arrived at the centre in the early evening in the POURING rain (which didn’t stop all weekend!).
We spent Saturday on Dartmoor looking at Tors and taking measurements of the River Lemon. Charlotte Elston, Rebecca Hampshire and Sophia Miller decided the best way to do this was to get waste deep in the water and to take a closer look at what then fell out of their wellie boots!
Sunday was spent in Exeter CBD looking at some of the changes that had occurred over the last 20 years and comparing the Exeter Primark stock with that in Oxford!
We had a very good time!
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Results of the Year 7 Castle Competition!
23 February 2007
It was extremely difficult for the History department to judge the entries of the castle competition this year as all the entries reflected much effort and creativity. The winner was Mirianna Hobbs for her excellent motte and bailey made from sponge cake and cinnamon sticks. Second place was awarded to a joint effort from Emma Harpin and Zoe Fischer for their replica of Broughton Castle. Elizabeth Stell created a very interesting model of Framlingham Castle and its grounds which won third place. Well done everyone!
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Thrilling and Filling French Festival for Year 6 Waterhouse
22 February 2007
Thrilling and Filling French Festival for Year 6 Waterhouse
Although this event was meant to take place on the February 8, it was postponed because of the snow. Finally, on Thursday 22 February, Miss Pujos and Mrs Waterhouse took Year 6 Waterhouse to Chandlings Manor to take part in a French Festival. They performed a play called Les Victoires De La Musique which included three songs. It was an opportunity for them to watch other schools singing and showing sketches performed solely in French.
At break time they had had the opportunity to eat croissant, pain au chocolat and to meet students from other schools – some of them even had a conversation in French! There were, in total, nine independent schools from the area who took part in the festival. Year 6 Waterhouse has an excellent time and are looking forward to attending other events where they can learn languages and eat indigenous dishes in the future. Year 6 Reed were not left out, as Miss Pujos organised a French breakfast (or petit dejeuner) on Thursday February 1 where they had to buy food by asking in French and using Euros. They too enjoyed this experience a lot and derived a great deal of tasty learning.
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Shakespeare Play Performed Prior to Midsummer
21 February 2007
Shakespeare Play Performed Prior to Midsummer
Finally we saw the last show of A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed to awaiting friends and family on Monday evening. The cast and crew had worked tirelessly throughout the day to get the show back up to the standard it had been before half term despite the afternoon panic of the smoke machine setting off the whole school fire alarm. All of this hard work was well rewarded with a fantastic performance and an extremely responsive audience.
A huge thank you to everyone involved – cast, crew and audiences for making this whole project one for Rye to be proud of!
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Year 9 Parents' Evening this Friday
21 February 2007
Year 9 Parents' Evening this Friday
On Friday 23 February, Miss Jones and Dr Rosser will be delivering a speech to Year 9 Parents in the Heynes Hall about their GSCE options. This will start at 4.15 and should last approximately 30 minutes before the beginning of the Year 9 Parents' evening which will take place in the Rendall Hall as usual.
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Weather Update - School Arrangements for Friday 9 February 2007
8 February 2007
With weather conditions expected to make journeys hazardous, day pupils (with the exception of the 11+ and 16+ scholarship candidates) are asked to stay at home on Friday 9 February.
The 11+ and 16+ scholarship examinations will take place as planned from 9.00 am to 11.00 am, and the 11+ interview times remain unchanged. The 16+ scholarship auditions and interviews have been postponed to Thursday 22 February, times as on the original schedule.
This evening’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been postponed to Monday 19 February at 7.30 pm. A ticket for tonight’s performance can be used for the rescheduled performance or returned to the Bursary, so the ticket’s cost can be refunded and the ticket offered for resale.
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Thursday 8 February 2007 Snow Slows School
8 February 2007
About a third of the school has arrived, in spite of the heavy snow, and we are therefore running a special timetable, girls working in year groups rather than their usual groups. Those Year 11 girls who are in school today will complete their GSCE Food and Nutrition module as planned, and for those who, because of the adverse weather, are absent today, application will be made to the awarding body for a new date for their completion of the module.
It will be assumed that girls already in school today will stay until the end of the day. Parents who wish their daughters to leave school early should notify the School Office so that arrangements can be put into place accordingly.
Tonight’s Ballet and Judo are cancelled. A decision about tonight’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be made at lunchtime: please telephone the School Office 1.00pm (01865 762802) to check arrangements.
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This Year’s Costa Children’s Book Award Winner Visiting Year 9 and 11
8 February 2007
Linda Newbery, winner of the 2007 Costa Children’s Book Award (previously The Whitbread Book Award) with her book Set In Stone, will be visiting the English Department on Monday, 19 February. She will be talking to pupils in Years 9 and 11 about her books as well as her writing techniques and answering questions that the students may have about Set In Stone, Sisterland, The Shell House and Some Other War. This is a special opportunity for your child to meet and listen to this very successful author. A selection of Linda Newbery’s books, all suitable for older teenagers, will be available.
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Year 9 Have Got the Whole Globe In Their Hands
8 February 2007
The English Department is organising a visit to The Globe Theatre for Year 9 pupils. This day visit will include a tour of the theatre and a practical workshop session on the set scenes from The Tempest which the girls are studying for SATs. We are very pleased to have been able to book places on this Globe Education study day and are confident that it will provide experience and knowledge which pupils will find valuable in preparation for GCSE English, as well as for their work this year.
The cost of the visit, including travel by coach, is £22. Girls will leave Rye from their form rooms at 8.30 am and should return to school at approximately 6 pm. If you would like your daughter to attend, please complete the form that her English teacher has given her (or write a letter stating that you are happy to be charged in your end of term account) and return it to her English teacher by Wednesday 21 February 2007.
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Rye Girl in the Running for National Success
7 February 2007
Huge congratulations to all the girls who ran in the County Schools Cross Country Championships held at Radley College last Thursday. Jessica Tyers (Year 11) will now go on to represent Oxfordshire at the National Schools Championships to be held in Leeds in March.
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Year 7 Castle Builders – Get Ready!
7 February 2007
Are you in Year 7? Do you love History? Then here’s a competition for you to complete over half term. The mission, should you choose to accept it is to build a castle from any material you like. It can be made from chocolate, sweets, loo rolls anything!
It can be based on the motte and bailey, square keep or concentric design!The castle design can be from your imagination or, even better, it can be based on a real castle!
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and photographs of entries will go on the website. All entries should be given (with name on) to Miss Smail by Wednesday 21 February!
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Rye Girls 'Do The Business' in Paris
2 February 2007
From the 25 to the 28 of January this year, members of Rye’s sixth form, led by Mrs Savery and Mrs C Olsen, went to Paris to attend two business conferences. Although most of the group consisted of Business Studies students, other budding businesswomen from both years of the sixth form also had the chance to go across the channel to attend lectures and see some of the wonderful city that is enshrined by the Seine.
The first half day conference was entitled Business in Focus and had speakers from Eurostar and Vodaphone talking about marketing and operations, with a particular emphasis on Europe. For those students who wanted to hone their skills as an entrepreneur of tomorrow, this was very rewarding indeed. The second set of presentations was called Your Future in Europe held in the largest auditorium in Europe - according to the master of ceremonies – in the Palais de Congrais. Two thousand five hundred people attended the event which looked at aspects of living and working in Europe. The most inspiring speaker of the day was Michel Moone, producer of the Ultimo bra but the girls also saw such luminaries as ex Liberal party leader Charles Kennedy deliver speeches.
Of course, as interesting as the lectures were, being in Paris would be wasted without taking the time to enjoy the city. The girls explored Paris by foot during the day and at night they climbed the Eiffel Tower and took a boat ride through the centre of the city. They also learned that purchasing a carnet is far more economical that buying an individual billet. By the end of the trip, with all they had learned a lot from the city and the talks they had listened to, the girls were sure that one of the most important lessons they learned about commerce on the trip was shopping on the Champs Elysees.
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