Tuesday's Sports Day was postponed due to poor weather, and was rescheduled for Thursday. The weather ws perfect for the event, which added to the experience.

This year’s Sports Day was thoroughly enjoyable due to the joyous atmosphere. The School encourages all students to participate in events. There are non-traditional events like the tug of war and 40m races to encourage participation. 

Throughout the day, there were many, many competitive races which saw a couple of school records being broken. Some highlights of the day picked out by some of our year 10 students were.

Some highlights of the day were:

• All 300m races were very competitive and a tough race to sprint 3/4 of the track is tough but all the competitors did well
• Year 10 Girls relay - a very close race with yellow house narrowly beating orange house
• Tug of war pitched each tutor group against each other in a knock-out competition
• Sack race, a great one for the spectators. Athletes do their best to jump for 40m and resist the temptation to drop the back and run.

School Records Broken:

• Y7 Boys 300m – Taziyah Armstrong – 51.91sec
• Y9 Boys 4x 100m Relay – Blue House – 53.41 Sec
• Y7 Boys Javelin – Enver Daci 24.70m [Beating a 30 year old record of 23.00m set in 1994 by Stefan Cooper].

Sports Day Scores

The Year 11 Prom, a day that had been circled on calendars and eagerly awaited, did not disappoint. It was a day filled with glamour, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The Main Hall, typically used for school assemblies, had undergone a breathtaking transformation. Twinkling fairy lights draped the walls, casting a soft, enchanting glow over the room.

As numerous fancy cars, and even an ice cream van pulled up to the school entrance, students stepped out dressed to the nines. The boys looked dashing in their suits and ties, while the girls stunned in an array of beautiful dresses, each more spectacular than the last. The fashion on display was nothing short of a runway show, with everyone showcasing their unique style and personality.

      

The DJ played an impeccable mix of current hits and timeless classics, ensuring that the dance floor was never empty. From the moment the first song began, students danced with infectious energy and enthusiasm. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the group dances, where friends came together, laughing and showing off their moves. Even teachers couldn't resist joining in the fun, adding to the joyous atmosphere.

Amidst the dancing and music, there were moments of heartfelt connection. Friends took countless photos to capture the night, ensuring that these memories would last a lifetime. A photo booth, with fun props, provided endless entertainment,

The Year 11 Prom was more than just a dance; it was a celebration of friendship, growth, and the journey ahead. It was a day when every student felt special and appreciated, a day that will be remembered fondly for years to come. As the students move forward to new challenges and adventures, they will carry with them the memories of this magical event.

      

 

  

 

On Saturday, 22 June, a group of sixteen Year 9 students travelled to Croydon with Mr. Sahraoui and Mr. Abdulla to participate in the finals of the Mock Magistrates competition. We had successfully made it through the first Mock Magistrates competition, in which we were up against other secondary schools in Southwest London. After our initial success, we shifted our focus onto the next upcoming trial at hand – Alex Davies vs. Toni Clark.

We all knew that the trial would be more difficult this time around, and thankfully, we had five weeks of practice to perfect our witness responses and the order in which court would proceed.

We ensured our lawyers – Sahil Kotak, Anneka Chumber, Diya Khosla and Simran Kaur Punny – were sharp and concise with both their questioning and their follow-ups when interrogating our witnesses – Marlon Fernandes, Jaya Kaur Dhillon, Inderpreet Digpal and Jasmin Sangha.

As we neared the Crown Court, notes were frantically skimmed over, and brief questioning processes were hurriedly executed. Everybody was on their toes. Clutching notes in hands and adjusting the collars of our blazers, we entered the Crown Court. It dawned on us that we were in the finals.

After a brief intermission introducing us to the volunteers at Croydon Crown Court and explaining the schedule of which we would participate in the trials, we were guided into Courtroom F, where we went face-to-face with the opposing team, The Noble School. Anjali Narine, our team’s usher, walked us through the events occurring in the trial, and our defence, Anneka and Diya, excelled in their efforts in proving Marlon’s innocence. Inderpreet, our defence witness, helped on the side of Marlon, contributing to clearing him of the charges he faced. An overwhelming majority of the seven magistrates, including Manuel Lawson, Rawiyah Said and Aman Ghatora, ruled Marlon not guilty. With high hopes, we quickly proceeded into the next trial.

After a twenty minute interval, we arrived at courtroom A, in which we were tasked with prosecuting the defendant of Ebbw Fawr Learning Community. Our legal advisor, Geet Mann, prompted the progression of events and outlined important evidence for our Magistrates, aiding them in the tough decision put upon them. Ebbw Fawr Learning Community was a fierce opponent, firing witty and developed questions at our prosecution witnesses, Jaya and Jasmin. Sahil and Simran put forth challenging questions that left the opposing team searching for a suitable response. However, the defendant was deemed not guilty, despite our unwavering dedication to demonstrate their guilt.

Following the wrap up of our final trial, we all gathered in Courtroom C, awaiting the results. We placed fourth, from a staggering two hundred schools from across the country – an amazing feat!

Alexandra Jones [9R], Simran Kaur Punny [9B] & Lacey Griffiths [9W]

 

Huge congratulations to our Year 7 rounders girls who beat The Heathland School 16-10 last week. They have won the league, beating all five teams they have played. Massive well done to Aariya Sharma who won her second player of the tournament award. They have all worked so hard over the past term and showed amazing teamwork skills. If you see the girls around, please congratulate them for all their effort and hard work.

Team: Ema, Aariya, Sonia, Holly, Amreen, Zarah, Bianca and Heer.

 

Congratulations to our Year 7 rounders team who beat Lampton 19 - 5 on Tuesday. In hot conditions, they managed to secure a win in both innings, showing hard work and excellent team work skills. Well done to Aariya Sharma for winning a well deserved player of the match. The girls play their last rounders game of the league next week when they will be looking to stay on their winning streak - hoping to win the league. They play Heathlands away next Thursday.

Our Year 8 girls had a very close game against Green School on Wednesday, where they narrowly missed out with a score of 19 ½ to 15. The girls played very well, having only 7 players. They showed great communication during the game, with Preetika Rajeswaran demonstrating excellent captain's skills. Congratulations to Sumaya Ahmed for winning player of the match with her excellent fielding and batting skills. That ends the year 8 rounders league, but all eyes are on our year 7 next week, when they will be supporting the girls to win the league.

I am thrilled to announce that the winners of the mystery writing competition have been chosen! We had 16 students submit their stories, each selecting a mystery picture to inspire their tale. 

It was truly inspiring to read the creativity that each student poured into their story. 

We received stories on a variety of themes, including family, witches, and dreams. The level of imagination and talent displayed by these students was truly impressive. Click on the titles below to read their story.

Winners 

Shanmitha Yeruva [8Y] - Aurelia - My Darkest Desire

Cenila Andrade [8Y] - The Lost Glasses

Harleen Nagpal [7B] - Dark Secrets Unveiled