Dear Families, Friends, Students and Staff.
As the spring term draws to a close, we're delighted to share another edition of our school newsletter, packed with exciting news and achievements from across the school. From sporting triumphs to creative endeavours and Egg-themed celebrations, it's been a busy and rewarding period. We hope you enjoy reading about the many successes and activities that have made this week so vibrant.
Wishing you all a restful and happy Easter break!
Mrs Rich
Students of the week
Year 7
Aurelia for contributions to the group discussion in the session with Ms Chorazyczewska.
Emerson for embracing and practising the various strategies in the wellbeing lesson.
Year 8
Elizabeth for commitment to her studies and completing meditation home practice, well done!
Well done to Sofia B and Danai for wonderful participation in the science lesson.
Well done, Layla for making amazing progress with her packing-up checklist and being on time for her lessons this term!
Year 9
Harry for outstanding effort and dedication to learning in science.
Well done to Alfie, Lee and Rosie in their Literacy 1:1 lessons for creating inventive and imaginative ‘figurative language acronyms’ and then using these in their English Lesson.
Ms Littler would like to give a special mention to Carl for all his technical help with the computer in History lessons. Thank you, Carl for being supportive.
Year 10
Alfie for making continued progress in achieving his goals! Fantastic progress and way to go!
Well done YR10 for doing work experience, which gave them the chance to explore their interests and the world of work.
Rory / Lensbury and Park Lane stables / childcare and animal care
Lalya / Bright Services / Office administration
Finn / Happy Potter / customer care and helped to prepare resources
Theo / Richmond Hill Hotel / hospitality
Evan / Martial art coach at Wooshoo
Francesca / Dean City Farm / animal care
Sophie / Syon House / photography, horticulture and visitor centre
Lloyd / Football coach at TK Born and Raised
Year 11
Reenie and Morgan for drumming up support for the Talent Show over the past few weeks!
Reenie, Kit and Logan for completing their GCSE Drama Component 2 - Performing from a Text. They did two short extracts from the play Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter which is about a group of children in the second world war who are playing in the woods, but their play reflects the adult cruelty of war and how that impacts families. They had to perform in front of an external examiner, and they did fantastically!
Sixth Form
Well done to Layla and Annie for their brilliant EPQ presentations! The hard work has paid off, and they have now completed their entire project - this is an AS level qualification, and they have done such a fantastic job in completing this to a really high level - both of them should be incredibly proud of this achievement - we certainly are of them!
Dates for the diary
Term starts for students - Wednesday, 23 April at 8:00
Friends of Canbury Fundraising Event - PJ Day - Monday, 28 April
PSHE/RSE coffee morning for all parents and families of students - Monday, 28 April at 08:15 – 09:15
School closed: May bank holiday - Monday, 5 May
School Disco (more details to follow soon) - Thursday, 8 May at 15:35 – 17:45
Blended study leave week for Yr11 and 13 - 12 – 16 May 2025 and 19 – 23 May 2025
Whole School Sponsored Walk - Friday, 23 May
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End of term Easter Fun
This final morning of the Spring term saw students (and staff) get involved in a range of Easter-themed activities. The day began with a thrilling egg hunt, where students eagerly searched the school for hidden paper images of eggs, with a winner from each year group announced in the assembly.
Following the egg hunt, students gathered in their respective houses for a lively quiz competition. Teams worked together to answer a range of Easter-related questions, showcasing their knowledge and teamwork spirit. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and friendly competition as students tested their knowledge.
The school came alive with the sounds of celebration as students enjoyed form parties. Each form had their own activities, ranging from a karaoke session to party food snacks.
As the day drew to a close, we gathered in the hall to say goodbye to the Spring term. Winners of the terms house point competition were announced, with Eric and Ryan being drawn from our raffle ticket box and each awarded an Amazon gift card.
Year 8 Get Creative with Signs and Sounds!
Year 8 students have been busy designing their own emergency and road signs, showcasing their creativity in visual communication.
Inspired by Pop Art pioneer Roy Lichtenstein, famous for his bold comic strip and everyday object paintings, they've also explored onomatopoeia for their own Pop Art creations. Lichtenstein was a key figure in the 1960s Pop Art movement, which drew inspiration from 'popular' culture like TV, celebrities, and cartoons.
Students have been inventively creating their own sound words to accompany their vibrant artwork. This project blends design principles with the exciting world of Pop Art. We look forward to seeing their finished signs and sound-filled pieces!
Canbury's Got Talent
Congratulations to students and staff who entertained us in this year’s Talent Show! It was an exciting showcase of diverse skills and performances! Mrs Knivett brought an energetic and entertaining act with "Kung Fu Fighting," while Tristan rocked out with a video of his guitar skills featuring Nirvana.
Soren added some laughs with his original comedy and Ella gave us a soulful performance, blending her singing and guitar talents with "Zombie."
Ms Kay brought a touch of drama with a poem from Wicked and Mr Mathy impressed us with his piano performance.
We were also treated to Lexi's gymnastics video showing grace and athleticism, and Danai’s performance of the Thai national anthem provided a cultural highlight.
Lastly, Elizabeth and Kit impressed us with some sensational singing performances, rounding out a truly varied and vibrant talent show!
A huge well done to all our entrants and our overall winner Ella.
Marley's Stellar Golfing Journey!
We have some fantastic news to share about one of our talented students, Marley! This year has been incredibly successful for him on the golf course. He has been working incredibly hard and has qualified for numerous team and individual tournaments at both club and county levels – a real testament to his dedication!
Recently, Marley completed his first local competition of 2025, a challenging 10-week series that culminated recently. After a frosty start that led to the cancellation of the first week, Marley quickly rose to the top of the leaderboard by week six. It looked like he was in a commanding position, but the following weeks proved to be a tough patch.
It emerged that there had been reports of unfair play during the competition, which, despite investigation, resulted in no further action beyond warnings. Nevertheless, Marley picked himself up and focused on his own achievements and progress. The message was clear: his personal growth and the pursuit of excellence are what truly matter.
And did he take that to heart! He played absolutely brilliantly, shooting a fantastic gross score of just one over par (69)! This outstanding performance not only secured him a decisive win on the day by 3 points but also propelled him to victory in the overall competition by a single point!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Marley is once again the Premier League Champion! This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful example of perseverance, focus, and true sportsmanship. Congratulations, Marley – we are all incredibly proud of you!
Match Report
Canbury Fawns 2 - 0 St Philips (aggregate)
The Fawns were out for revenge in their last game of the season after suffering a chastening defeat to St Philips earlier on in the term. Neither of Canbury’s two KS3 teams showed any fear against physical St Philip teams, and both took control early on. In the A Team, Soren and Lysander provided a solid defensive platform allowing Marley, Remi and Nico the opportunity to get forward and pressurise the St Philips’ goal. The team went ahead comfortably, and although they let St Philips back into the contest, the result was never really in question with the match finishing 7-6.
The B Team were even more decisive in their match. With Alfie providing a reassuring presence in goal, the team cruised to a comfortable 6-3 win. Carl covered every blade of the astroturf throughout the four quarters, with Mason and Noah providing the lion’s share of goals. Ryan was his usual mercurial presence, and chipped in with a nicely taken goal of his own.
A special mention should also go to Lloyd who supplemented his work experience by coming along and refereeing one of the matches.
And like that, the Canbury 2024/25 football season has come to an end. Well done to all students who have represented the school across our 3 teams and many thanks to all the staff who help with the running of Games sessions, after-school training and fixtures!
Harry's Fantastic Fundraiser
We're incredibly proud to report on a fantastic fundraising effort by one of our students! On Friday night, Harry successfully completed his West London leg of a charity event. He was joined by former professional footballers and finished his impressive run at the Brentford ground.
We've heard he set an amazing pace for the group and was a real source of encouragement for everyone taking part. His positive attitude and incredible effort helped raise a brilliant £1700 so far, contributing to the charity's overall total of over £130,000! Their amazing achievement was even featured with a great picture on BBC Breakfast. Well done to all involved!
Student Corner
Soren's Comedy Section
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