Dear Families, Friends, Students and Staff.
Welcome to this week's newsletter. It's been a busy and productive week here at school, with students actively engaged in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Firstly, I'm pleased to share that our School Council held a productive meeting this week. One of their key requests was for a designated lost property box. In response, we are sourcing a suitable container, which will soon be located in the reception area. Students are encouraged to check this box regularly for any misplaced items. To ensure belongings are easily returned, please can ALL items of student property be clearly named. To maintain efficiency, uncollected items will be removed and rehomed on a weekly basis.
Our practical GCSE subjects are now underway with their examination components. It is truly wonderful to witness the dedication and hard work our students are putting into these assessments. We wish them all the very best with these exams.
Mrs Rich
Students of the week
Year 7
Ella for creating a positive atmosphere in the Wellbeing Hub at break and lunch by playing the guitar and inspiring others to join in. Great way to show our Canbury School value - inclusive!
Excellent, detailed and accurate description of her family in Spanish from Ella, which she was happy to present to the class too.
Brilliant and witty ideas from Year 7 this week, designing their own emergency/road signs in their Graphics project. We are looking forward to seeing the final designs soon.
A warm welcome to Nina in Year 7 this week, well done on a fantastic start to your time at Canbury School!
Year 8
Well done to Year 8 for their focus and enthusiasm this week when building their 3D insects using paper-mache.
Well done to Hattie and Olivia for contributions to discussions in Social Group this week.
Year 9
Well done to Rosie and Issy for their beautiful annotations on an extract from ‘The Tempest’ this week!
Harry for being disciplined in working on his personal goal.
Well done to Marley and Carl for their incredible efforts in picking out key lines from ‘The Tempest’ in English this week!
Year 10
Good work from Francesca across the board this week, particularly in Maths.
Great effort from Sophie and Francesca learning the basic skills in lacrosse in Games this week.
Congratulations to Lloyd for scoring a hat trick in this week’s football fixture - full match report below.
Well done to Layla J for working hard in Photography this week to catch up. Keep it up!
Year 11
Judah for excellent comparative writing about two poems in English Lit this week. Mrs Rich was very impressed!
Congratulations to Mrs Eynon’s English class for working so hard to improve their responses to Paper 1, Q5 - there are some extremely talented writers here at Canbury!
Excellent work on the English Reformation by Brendan and Morgan who both achieved a grade 9 for a past paper which was completed under timed conditions. Great exam technique and revision were shown by both.
Reenie and Logan have worked incredibly hard on their drama GCSE coursework this week with Mrs Daggett - they should be really proud of this excellent achievement.
Well done to Year 11 Art and Photography students. They have been working incredibly hard during this preparatory phase of their GCSE exams! Keep it up, not long to go!
Sixth Form
Congratulations to Flora for receiving an “Above and Beyond” certificate from Park Lane Stables for spotting a pony in need of help!
Dates for the diary
Year 11 GCSE Drama Practical Examination - Monday, 24 March
Year 10 Work Experience - 24 to 28 March 2025
Year 11 and 13 Parent Summer Exam Briefing & IN PERSON Progress Check Evening - Tuesday, 25 March 17:00 – 20:00
Year 11 Geography Field Trip - Wednesday, 26 March
Term Ends - Friday, 28 March at 12:00pm
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Investigating Ecosystems in Richmond Park
This week, our Year 8 students ventured into Richmond Park for an exciting field trip as part of their science studies on ecosystems. Equipped with transect lines and quadrats, they conducted hands-on experiments to investigate the population sizes of different grasses. This practical experience allowed them to apply their classroom learning in a real-world environment, enhancing their understanding of biodiversity and ecological sampling techniques. Well done to all involved!
Match Report
New Barn 1st Team 1 - 6 Canbury Stags
An illness ravaged squad took the hour-long trip down to Horsham this Wednesday to play New Barn on their home turf. A tentative first few minutes saw the Stags go one down, however after the end of the first quarter, the team settled and our confidence increased. Two quick fire goals from Lloyd saw the Stags redress the balance, and then take over. Lloyd added another goal to claim a hat trick and then goals from Theo, Morgan and Hugo completed a dominant display. It was a cracking away day, which the team very much enjoyed- a huge thanks should go to New Barn for hosting us.
Final match of the season next week for the Stags against Bensham Manor at Goals, Sutton.
Litter Pick Success
The Eco Team spent a chilly Friday morning litter picking in Canbury Gardens with Ms Lansdell and Mr Hogan as part of their Eco Schools Award programme. Well done for your contribution to a cleaner, greener community Eco Team!
Art Room Update
Year 9 have been bursting with creativity! This week, they've been diving into the world of cells, using watercolour to bring their scientific understanding to life. Inspired by the stunning petri dish art of Klari Reis, they've gone above and beyond with an exciting extension task. We're incredibly proud of their engagement and the beautiful results they've achieved. Check out the photos below to see their amazing watercolour cell work.
Wellbeing Hub: A Calm Space for Students
The Wellbeing Hub has been buzzing with energy this week, as students have come together to relax, connect, and showcase their talents. A particular highlight has been the fantastic guitar sessions, with students not only playing for enjoyment, but also giving Mr. Rush a lesson or two! Alongside the music, board games and friendly competition have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the importance of taking time to unwind and support one another. It’s been wonderful to see so many students making the most of this space!
Student Corner
Calling all musicians
Year 11's Logan is looking to form a band and is seeking talented individuals to join him. If you play an instrument or sing and are keen to jam, find Logan during break or lunchtime for a chat.
Tail-Wagging Adventures
Lexi has shared with us her top fun things to do if you have a dog:
Walk to school
Go for a walk
Go swimming
Play with you
Go to the sea side
Watch a move
Go to the park
Soren’s joke of the week
A kid threw a lump of cheese at me... it wasn't very mature!
If a student would like to submit their work or ideas to the newsletter, drop by Mrs Rich's office before each Friday to discuss or email Head@canburyschool.co.uk
General Notices
Art Objects Request
We are building a collection of objects for our art lessons. Do you have any good quality, interesting objects that we could use for observational drawing and photography? Please see the photo below for ideas. Thank you, Mrs Tank
Cricket Club
Credits:
Created with images by R - "Close-up of playing on drums" • Andrii Nekrasov - "Cute girl with black dog is resting under tree on the lawn. Happy dog rejoices being on walk in the outdoor. Animal training outdoors."