Category: Woodbridge News
The Woodbridge School MUN delegations had a wonderful time and success at the iX Felsted Conference.
We were fortunate enough to make up the delegations of The Netherlands, Costa Rica and part of the Spanish delegation. Various topics were up for debate, ranging from the empowering of women to achieve global equality all the way to the promotion of clean energies, or the nuclear disarmament of North Korea.
Out of the ten Woodbridge students that took part five had their resolutions passed, with many others making vital contributions in solving some of these key issues. Abigail Crane and Chris Long out shone all competition in their respective committees (health and environment) and left the conference honoured as highly commended delegates. Benjamin Weston and Josh Cole were also noted as commended delegates a very noble achievement. The team (also consisting of Joshua Bradbeer, Mary Godfrey, Daniella Elman, Samuel Newman and myself) at this conference was quite mixed in terms of experience, and for many it was their first time.
Regardless of awards it would be fair to say every pupil that took part, was able to walk away from the conference having developed not only their confidence when speaking in front of a large audience, about something which they were perhaps previously unfamiliar or from perspectives other than their own, but also their knowledge and passion for understanding the way in which the world works.
As we strive to move forward and be a part of transforming our world for the better and as we develop not only our skills but our acceptance of others.
Callum Sycamore
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
Since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (no snowballs)
Well, what an interesting week this has been.
The fabulous fruits of Mr Turner and team’s extempore exploration of Samba drumming were captured on video.
That, some entertaining self-built snow ploughs in science (not for use on a road near you… not really for use even on a snowball sadly – but great fun nonetheless), touch typing for beginners, and an exploration of character in a showing of Twelve Angry Men, were highlights from Wednesday when some forty day pupils joined our boarders in school.
It’s March now… spring is in the air. Not sure where, though.
Michael Streat
Senior Deputy Head
Woodbridge School has recently been ranked 51st in the top 100 Independent Schools in the UK in 2017 according to School Sport Magazine.
School Sport Magazine’s exclusive top 100 state and Independent sports schools of the year list reflects competitive achievement in a range of sports throughout the year and honours these schools that take competition especially seriously. Reaching the top 100 puts Woodbridge in the top 10 percent of schools in the Country.
Ian Simpson, Head of sport at Woodbridge said “We are extremely proud to have been recognised nationally for the excellent progress we have made and continue to make in sport. At Woodbridge, we are committed to supporting every individual in their pursuit of excellence in every area of their education. It is the hard work and dedication of pupils, staff and parents that make this possible. Each year, we look forward to developing and improving our delivery of sport and this latest news is extremely encouraging.”
Woodbridge School offers a huge range of sports to pupils, enjoying exceptional success in running, athletics, hockey, rugby and netball. Teams regularly gain regional and National awards in competitions.
For the full ranking please click here.
This year we are celebrating World Book Day on Thursday, 1 March and we would like you to join us in helping your child to make the most of this special occasion. World Book Day celebrates the joy and worth of books and reading, especially for children. At the beginning of the week every child will receive a £1 World Book Day Book Token that can either be exchanged for one of ten special £1 World Book Day books or used to get £1 off any book costing £2.99 or more. The visiting Book Fair will be in school the following week if your child wishes to save their token until then. You can find out more about the books at worldbookday.com/books.
On Thursday, 1 March we would like to invite children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. The costume can be as simple or as elaborate as you like! You can find some costume ideas here: worldbookday.com/dressing-up. If you would like to, children can donate £1 to ‘Book Aid International’ (www.bookaid.org) and help send books to children in African countries where access to reading material is limited. We would also like to invite children to bring to school their favourite book to share with their class. You can join us in building your child’s enthusiasm for books well beyond World Book Day by reading together regularly and joining your local library if you are not yet members. For more information about World Book Day and ideas on sharing books at home, visit worldbookday.com.
In addition to World Book Day, lots more exciting events will be taking place during the week. This will include a visit from Mr and Mrs Twit in Monday morning’s assembly in addition to other whole school events and challenges involving Queens House and The Abbey.
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Mr Hutchinson reports: Year 10 had a fantastic photography trip to Rendlesham Air Base (the Old Jet). The base was roamed and the old bomb storage, star wars building, strange lake and an old jet were photographed. The pupils were then split into groups and given the challenge to introduce themselves to the artists and designers in the studios at Old Jet and direct them so that they could create portraits of the artists working in a manner similar to the work of the photographer Colette Smith.
From the feedback and comments from the pupils it is evident that they thoroughly enjoyed the trip and found it informative and exciting.
A huge thank you to Jesse for the tour and the time you gave our students. Thank you also to Em, Nick, Liz, Leanna, Hoax, and Kevin. Thanks also to Mr Holden and Miss Ross for helping the day run so smoothly. Lastly (but not least), a big thank you and well done to the pupils.
Junior Science Club
The first week of the ‘Squashed Tomato Challenge’ sees pupils making prototype machines to carry tomatoes down the hills of Nepal.
What exciting development will be seen next week?
Wait and see…
Woodbridge School’s performance of The Sound of Music brought out the ‘feel-good factor’ and wowed the audience.
View the online photo gallery and report by the East Anglia Daily Times: http://www.eadt.co.uk/…/woodbridge-school-pupils-give-incre…
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