Dear Families, Friends, Students and Staff.
Mrs Rich
What a whirlwind week it's been! The energy and enthusiasm within our school have been truly remarkable. From the vibrant experiences at The Tate, where our students explored the world of art, to the imaginative costumes and literary celebrations of World Book Day, our students have been immersed in enriching experiences this week.
Our sporting prowess was also on full display with a thrilling triumph on the football pitch, a testament to the dedication and teamwork of our players.
Beyond these exciting events, we were particularly impressed by the student-led assembly today on personal hygiene, a topic requested by school council and delivered with such maturity and thoughtfulness, demonstrating the power of our student council and their ability to drive positive change.
We look forward to sharing more about these fantastic events below.
Mrs Rich
Students of the week
Year 7
Neve for active participation in the Wellbeing lesson this week.
Sylvie for contributing in the class discussion with Ms Chorazyczewska.
Well done to Noah, in ICT, who came top of the class in the recent half-term test on Scratch coding, followed by Ella, Miah and Soren. Well done!
Great learning from Noah in Art this week. Being focused and resilient whilst making his clay skull. Keep it up!
Year 8
Well done Lexi for remembering all the electricity components.
Well done to all students for achieving great scores in the Science test.
Layla for keeping up with the good work on her packing-up checklist and being consistently on time for her lessons!
Archie for his great effort during Games this week!
Well done to Oliver in ICT who came top of the class in the recent half-term test on Cybersecurity, followed by Olivia, Alex and Layla. Well done!
Excellent conversation dialogues written by Elizabeth and Sofia B in Social Skills group!
Elizabeth for using Spanish spontaneously in the classroom.
Alex for showing a high level of self awareness in Spanish today.
Year 9
Well done to Year 9 for their excellent focus in our lesson on Self Awareness this week.
Great teamwork from Alfie, aka Carmen and Mason in Spanish this week.
Well done to Marley and Harry for balancing equations independently. Keep it up!
Harry for consistent effort in achieving his personal goals. Way to go!
Well done to Lysander in ICT who came top of the class in the recent half term test on Spreadsheets, followed by Eric and Remi. Well done!
Lysander for consistent and exceptional contributions to discussions in PSHE.
Year 10
Well done to Sam for working brilliantly in English - keep it up!
Congratulations to Bethany and Sam for achieving the highest scores in their Chemistry test.
Well done to Sam in ICT who came top of the class with an excellent score in the recent half term test on AI and Autonomy, followed by Bethany and Layla who also achieved excellent scores. Well done!
Well done to Bethany in Business who came top of the class with an excellent score in the recent half-term test on Marketing, followed by Sam and Layla H who also achieved excellent scores. Well done!
Year 11
Very impressive independent work from Judah in English Lit this week - well done!
Well done to Logan and Reenie for doing amazing in Science this week.
Well done to Brendan in ICT who came top of the class with an excellent score in the recent half term test on AI and Autonomy, followed by Rhiannon and William who were joint second also achieved excellent scores and Archie who came third in the class. Well done!
Well done to Josh in Business who came top of the class in the recent half-term test on Procurement and the Function of Finance, followed very closely by Hugo and Matt. Well done!
Sixth Form
Fantastic contributions made by Frankie in form time about the balance of indulgence and restraint during Lent!
Well done to Flora for her proactive work in Park Lane Stables.
Layla for going the extra mile and trying all the new things.
All of 6th form for excellent work and contribution to the class discussions in PSHE on how to challenge prejudice and discrimination, understand rights and responsibilities with regard to inclusion and understanding unconscious bias.
Dates for the diary
Mixed Girls Football tournament - Monday, 10 March - 09:15 – 14:15
KS4 Boys Football Fixture vs New Barn - Wednesday, 12 March - 12:30 – 15:30
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Do you have a talent to share?
Our school's annual talent show is just around the corner, and we're calling on all students to showcase their incredible abilities. Whether you're a singer, dancer, musician, comedian, magician, or possess a talent we haven't even imagined, we want to see what you've got!
To make participation even more accessible, we're thrilled to say that video entries are also accepted. So, don't be shy—step into the spotlight and share your passion with the entire school. We can't wait to be amazed by your talents!
Speak to Reenie or Morgan, our Head students, or your form tutor if you would like to enter.
KS4 Boys’ Football Match Report
Canbury Stags 10 - Link School 7
A beautiful early Spring afternoon saw the Canbury Stags lock horns with the Link School to start a busy period of fixtures for the team. It was a competitive and physical match from the first whistle with the Stags going into half-time leading by a solitary goal. Things got even closer in the second half, with the scores being tied 7-7 at the end of the third quarter. In the end, Canbury’s fitness and ruthlessness in front of goal was decisive. A special mention must go to Sam, who put in an extremely assured performance on his debut for the team. - Mr Barnes
Next week for the team, an away fixture down in West Sussex at New Barn School.
Students "Totally Immersed" in Tate Modern's 'Electric Dreams'
Years 10, 11 and 12 Art and photography students went to visit the Tate Modern to see the fantastic ‘Electric Dreams - Art and Technology before the internet’ exhibition. From the birth of optical art to the dawn of the internet age, artists found new ways to engage the senses and play with our perception. Electric Dreams celebrates the early innovators of optical, kinetic, programmed and digital art, who pioneered a new era of immersive sensory installations and automatically-generated works. The students were totally immersed in this experience!
A massive well done to Morgan, Brendan, Kit, Eliot, Evan and Ethan for being engaged and showing enthusiasm for learning throughout the day and Layla H and Frankie for being resilient and independent.
It was an enjoyable experience and the students wanted to see even more art even after seeing three exhibitions! They also captured some wonderful photos of London in the beautiful sunshine. #ArtsAmbassadors
Do check out these exhibitions next time you are in London:
Look at some of the ways in which artists over the past hundred years have responded to the impact of mass media and the ever-changing technologies that shape our world.
The Materials and Objects display looks at the inventive ways in which artists around the world use diverse materials.
World Book Day
Mrs Eynon's favourite day in the school calendar arrived in style this week. Our school hallways transformed into a vibrant tapestry of beloved characters and literary landscapes as we celebrated World Book Day in spectacular style!
The day kicked off with a dazzling display of literary fancy dress. From a mischievous Cheshire Cat and a heroic Harry Potter to the Bulgarian flag, the creativity was boundless! Students and staff alike embraced the spirit of the day, bringing their favourite book characters to life.
The competitive spirit soared during our book-themed house literary matching game. Teams from each house battled it out, testing their knowledge of classic and contemporary literature, racing to match characters and text from iconic works.
A delightful twist on a classic tale awaited students during the day: the "Hunt the Hungry Caterpillar" food trail. Hidden throughout the school were delectable treats, each representing a stage in the caterpillar's colourful journey.
Adding to the literary excitement, our teachers shared their personal favourite books, offering a glimpse into their own reading passions. And rounding out with some literary themed lunchboxes.
The day was a resounding success, reminding us all of the magic that books hold. We hope the enthusiasm for books sparked on this day will continue throughout the year!
The Great Food Breakdown: A Digestive Demonstration
Forget textbooks and diagrams! Year 9 got a front-row seat to the incredible journey of food through the human body in a truly "digestible" demonstration. We didn't just talk about the four stages of digestion—ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination—we showed them! Students watched as Mrs Anjum took them through a hilarious demonstration of breaking down food into its molecular building blocks.
Friends of Canbury School
Call for - Summer Garden Party Stalls
Our school's annual Summer Garden Party planning is underway, and we're looking for vibrant stalls to add to the festive atmosphere! If you have a small business, craft, or unique product you'd love to showcase, we invite you to join us. We're also eager to connect with anyone who knows talented local artisans or businesses who might be interested. Please contact bursar@canburyschool.co.uk for more information.
Easyfundrasing App
Just letting you know that Canbury School are now registered with Easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 8,000 retailers will donate to us when you use Easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself!
These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment.
To find out more about this app, watch this short video.
You can find our Easyfundraising page here or scan the QR code below.
Student Corner
Joke of the Week - Soren
I wrote a song about a tortilla...
Actually, it's more of a wrap!
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