Canbury School Newsletter

Dates for the Diary

• Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday - school closed
• Tuesday 5th May: Leavers hoodie order deadline
• Friday 8th May P6: Y11 Leavers Celebration
• Tuesday 12th May: KS3 Wisley Trip
• Wednesday 13th May: Year 10 Art/Photography Trip
• Friday 22nd May: Whole School Sponsored Walk
• W/C 25th May: Half Term
• Thursday 25th June - 5-7pm: Summer Garden Party

What we've been up to

Lights, Camera, Action: Year 9 and 10 Visit Warner Bros. Studios

This week, our Year 9 and Year 10 students stepped off the bus and into the world of cinematic magic at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter. While the opportunity to walk through the Great Hall and Diagon Alley was a highlight, the trip offered a deep dive into the technical artistry behind one of the world's most successful film franchises. Beyond the iconic sets, our students participated in a specialised Set Design Workshop. This hands-on session pulled back the curtain on how concept art is translated into physical environments. Students explored the importance of scale, materials, and historical influences in creating believable worlds, providing valuable context for their own creative studies back at school. Trip Highlights The set design workshop gave us a technical look at how designers use white card models and blueprints to build immersive film environments. Observing the intricate detail in props and costumes, from hand-lettered envelopes to weathered architectural elements. Understanding the vast range of roles within the creative industries, from carpenters, sculptors and scenic painters to digital architects. More than 250 people were involved backstage in these different roles! It was a pleasure to see our students engaging so thoughtfully with the craft behind the screen. Whether they were aspiring designers or film fans, everyone returned with a new-found appreciation for the sheer amount of work that goes into every frame of a production.

Chicks at Galsworthy House

Over the last week, our KS3 students have visited Galsworthy House Care Home to see (and handle) some very cute chicks. All of the students loved the experience and truly showed our Canbury values whilst there. The chicks were wonderful - some were very excited, some fell asleep in our hands and a couple felt comfortable enough to bless us with a poo incident! We took a HUGE amount of photos so if you would like to see any others, please speak to Mrs Milestone.

Girls Multisports

The team this week had a great session in the sun playing some tennis. As well as practising skills such as their serve, they were also seeing who could hit Miss Kissane-Wood with their shots (with her agreement of course!)

Year 7 Social Group

The teamwork has continued in Social Group this week as Year 7's put the finishing touches to their posters. We are now looking forward to our social outing to Richmond Park in two weeks time.

Police Cadets

The Police Cadet Program gives Young People the opportunity to learn about policing while developing leadership, teamwork and community awareness. Through Training, volunteering and supporting local events, cadets gain valuable life skills and a better understanding of Policing . The programme helps build stronger connections between young people, the police and communities they serve. We offer the Duke Of Edinburgh Scheme for all levels and the different sections can be completed whilst volunteering with us. We offer this at low cost. Our Programme is run for children between the ages of 13-18. If you wish to join us please email the Volunteer Police Cadet Coordinator PC Mollie Boden Mollie.boden@met.police.uk