Category: Woodbridge News
Performed by Years 3 and 4 in the Abbey Hall on
Wednesday 10 February at 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few’
Winston Churchill. British Prime Minister
Battle of Britain is a fictional story based on the facts about the aerial Battle of Britain, which took place in the skies above London and Kent during the summer of 1940. This fictional drama is filled with factual information on what it was like to be a civilian, a member of the WAAF and an RAF pilot during World War Two. It also provides a fascinating insight as to how the RAF managed to defeat the Luftwaffe with fewer planes and a secret weapon called radar.
There are no tickets for these performances. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The performances will last approximately one hour with no interval. Refreshments will be served in the foyer of the hall before the performance.
The Year 2s set off from the Deben Pool this morning on their Geography field trip. They were investigating Woodbridge and noticing the variety of different buildings and landmarks as part of their topic ‘Near and Far’. The children recognised the Tudor buildings by their timber frames, small panes of glass and overhanging jetties; features remembered from the Great Fire of London topic last term – well done! They sketched the war memorial and statue of Queen Victoria which were a source of fascination. Next stop was the Woodbridge Museum, a treasure trove of artefacts and old photographs showing the children how Woodbridge has evolved over time. Bob from the museum was incredibly kind and told the children all about the architecture in Market Square and how the façades of the houses have changed. Back at school the children drew detailed maps of the route they took, including symbols and a key. This interesting field trip really got them thinking about their local area; how the land is used and how the environment has transformed.
Sing away those winter blues with Megan’s Monday Madness! Come and join us on a Monday night at Judi Newman’s house in Melton from 8-9:30pm for a sing and a laugh. This is our fourth year and it is a great way to release some endorphins, meet new people, learn how to sing and eat cake! We are open to all ages and abilities, OWs, new Woodbridgians and you do not need to read music or audition. Call Megan Peel on 07902 903024 if you are interested.
Many congratulations to Arthur Bartlett who has qualified for the British Alpine Championships in Tignes (during the Easter Holidays) thanks to his excellent performance at the Anglo Scottish Championships.
We are delighted that the new School Shop Assistant volunteers are now opening the Shop during term time from 3.15-4.45pm each Friday. They offer a fantastic service to parents and the School is truly grateful for all their efforts.
Clothing may be dropped off during opening times, please ensure that clothes are clean, any name tags removed and that the bag is clearly labelled with your name, address and contact telephone number (nb. there are some items which are not accepted e.g. boys trousers).
When items are sold, 40% of the proceeds go to School projects which are for the specific benefit of pupils. The remaining 60% will be paid back to parents at the end of each academic year. If items are not sold within a year, parents may decide to donate them to the School or have them returned.
From the sublime to the…. encore! What an evening of entertainment, and of absolutely beautiful singing. The glorious soaring acoustic perfection of Byrd’s Haec Dies set the standard for a fabulous evening hosted by Voces8, singing with a purity and clarity that resonated so perfectly with, and in, St Mary’s. But what followed matched and raised it time and again. Better still was that our Chamber Choir contributed in no way as junior partners, but very much as singers of stature in their own right. Maria Durch ein Dornwald ging and Sleep before the interval, Gjeilo, Folds and … how about this?… The Beatles later on. This was a wonderful concert. Our thanks and congratulations, of course, to our internationally renowned guests who brought their familiar mix of ancient and modern to a hugely appreciative audience – delivered with charm, poise, humour and energy; but also our thanks to them for the talent and insight they have brought to this year’s partnership with our choir. The combination worked brilliantly; our singers will have gained immensely; and the result was that the audience applauded loud and long for performers young and old(er). Well done Ms Weston and the Chamber Choir, and well done Voces8.
