History Scholars

Wider Learning Bulletin 4 – 14.02.19

HISTORY SCHOLARS has got off to a great start! So far the Junior History

Scholars have had two debates:

The Senior History Scholars have also held their first two debates, both hotly

contested…. Everyone is welcome to attend the Senior Debates on alternate Monday lunchtimes in the Community Room.

See Mrs Easton for further information about how you can get involved.

We are pleased to announce the cast of Pink Mist and we are very excited to get started with rehearsals this week…Play: ‘Pink Mist’ by Owen SheersDirected by: Miss Adams, Rachel Thomsen & Felix Fuller-KerleyWhen: Performed at Twyford on Thursday 4th April 2019

Tickets will go on sale in March 2019 – further information to follow

Shakespeare’s GlobeOn Monday 21st January, Year 13 A-Level Drama students attended a backstage tour of Shakespeare’s Globe, visited the exhibition and then watched a thrilling and suspenseful performance of ‘Macbeth’ in the Globe playhouse.

The performance was very engaging and students can write about this play in their live theatre evaluation in the upcoming Q3 exam.

Drama

Pink Mist Cast:James Sampson

Alex CunninghamAnna MackenzieScarlett BulatovicElspeth SingletonHannah Grange

Anna Quinn

Frantic Assembly Workshop: On Tuesday 15th January, Year 10 and 12 Drama students took part in a workshop with Frantic Assembly. The workshop leader was incredibly impressed by the quality of work, focus and creativity of the students, she even recommended that some of the students apply to take part in one of their upcoming projects working with young actors.

Upcoming Workshops and Theatre Trips:Please see details for the Year 10-13 Drama fund upcoming trips and workshops:

Tuesday 5th February - Splendid ‘Woyzeck’ workshop at Twyford, 9:00am – 1:20pm, Drama 1 (Y12)

Tuesday 5th February – ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time’ at Piccadilly Theatre, 7:00pm (Y11)

Tuesday 12th February - ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time’ at Piccadilly Theatre, 7:00pm (Y10)

Monday 25th February – ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time’ at Piccadilly Theatre, 7:00pm (Y12)

Tuesday 26th February – National Theatre Backstage Tour, 5:00-6:30pm (Y11)

Tuesday 2nd April – National Theatre Backstage Tour, 5:00-6:30pm (Y13)

Wednesday 3rd April – Ghost Stories at Lyric Hammersmith, 8:00pm (Y11)

We are delighted to announce the cast of our July 2019 School Production of ‘Into the Woods’….

Over 140 students auditioned in the first round and the standard was so high so we had to do a callback audition with 40 students… We are so lucky to have such talented and enthusiastic students at Twyford!

After much deliberation we decided on the final cast and we are incredibly excited to have started rehearsals. All students who did not get a main role are welcome to be part of the ensemble and can

come to the ensemble rehearsals every Wednesday in Drama 1 from 3:30-4:30pm. Miss Adams, Mr Orringe, Mr Dewsnap and Miss Ighorae

Narrator 1 Charlotte Mountford

Narrator 2 Phoebe Brophy

Cinderella Rosie Trentham

Jack Alfie Hall

Jack’s Mother Eloise Pearce

Baker James Sampson

Baker’s Wife Anna Mackenzie

Cinderella’s Stepmother Sofia Peattie

Florinda May Larson

Lucinda Charlotte Lesh

Cinderella’s father Zach Freeland

Little Red Riding Hood Olivia Johnson

Witch Freya Cowan

Cinderella’s mother Cordelia McGonigal

Mysterious Man Ben Hubbard

Wolf Eve Peatty

Granny Anselm Winner

Rapunzel Teyana Miller

Rapunzel’s Prince Josh Douglas-Pennant

Cinderella’s Prince Tommy Meggitt

Steward Keefer King

Giant Juliet Termos

Snow White Rosie Arevalo

Sleeping Beauty Lola Pereira

Ballet Dancer Evie Burgess

The Cast:

Upcoming rehearsals for Into the Woods: Half Term

Mon 25th Feb3:30-4:30pm

JOR + LDE Act 1, Scene 2

(Songs #10-22)

Narrator, Cinderella, Cinderella’s mother, Jack, Mysterious Man, Wolf, Little

Red, Witch, Baker, Rapunzel, Baker’s wife, Granny, Jack’s Mother, Steward,

Cinderella’s prince, Rapunzel’s prince, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda

Tue 26th Feb 4:00-5:00pm

LAD + LDE Act 1, Scene 2 Narrator, Cinderella, Cinderella’s mother, Jack, Mysterious Man, Wolf, Little

Red, Witch, Baker, Rapunzel, Baker’s wife, Granny, Jack’s Mother, Steward,

Cinderella’s prince, Rapunzel’s prince, Stepmother, Florinda, LucindaWed 27th Feb3:30-4:30pm

LAD + JOR

GIG + LDE

Act 1, Scene 2

Act 1, Scene 2

(page 51)

Narrator, Cinderella, Cinderella’s mother, Jack, Mysterious Man, Wolf, Little

Red, Witch, Baker, Rapunzel, Baker’s wife, Granny, Jack’s Mother, Steward,

Cinderella’s prince, Rapunzel’s prince, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda

Ensemble

Mon 4th March3:30-4:30pm

JOR + LDE Act 1, Scene 3

(Songs #23-30)

Jack, Baker, Mysterious man, Baker’s wife, Witch, Rapunzel’s prince,

Cinderella’s prince, Jack’s mother, Cinderella, Stepmother, Lucinda, Florinda,

Granny)

Tues 5th March4:00-5:00pm

LAD + LDE Act 1, Scene 3 Jack, Baker, Mysterious man, Baker’s wife, Witch, Rapunzel’s prince,

Cinderella’s prince, Jack’s mother, Cinderella, Stepmother, Lucinda, Florinda,

Granny)

Weds 6th

March Early closure

No rehearsal

ChaplaincyTFG – Senior Weekend Away 2019 In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5. In early January, students from Twyford and William Perkins attended the life changing experience that is the annual Senior Twyford Fellowship Group weekend away at Oakwood Youth Challenge in Wokingham. In a safe, supportive environment we were able to explore and develop our faith, surrounded not by classmates and teachers, but by brothers and sisters in Christ. The weekend followed the theme of John Bunyon’s allegorical novel, Pilgrim’s Progress. In a series of talks throughout the weekend, we learned about the author, his book, and three of the key themes: knowledge gained through journeys, the importance of reading, and the value of community. These talks were led by staff members, but delivered as fellow Christians, speaking about their faith with an openness that allowed us all to connect. Supplementing these were short reflections led by students. I had the privilege of leading a reflection on community, and I can truly say that (although like any community, not without its faults) I am extremely proud of our Twyford and William Perkins community. It was inspiring and exciting to see so many students leading worship and talks, and praying for each other, whether best friends or strangers. On the Friday evening we were all invited to privately write down a prayer to God of what we wanted from the weekend. The highlight for me was hearing people sharing their honest, vulnerable testimonies, and answers to prayer, and witnessing God perform amazing things through our community.

This was a weekend not to be forgotten, and it was particularly emotional for the – of us from Year 13 for whom this was our last weekend. It’s very exciting to see strong Christian leaders across the year groups in our schools, and I look forward to seeing how God uses us all in the places we go! Naomi-Ruth Bookless (Student Leadership Team - Head of Chaplaincy)

Sport Report

Netball: Well done to the Year 10A Netball team

who competed at the U15 Middlesexcompetition over the weekend. The girlsplayed outstanding against some verytough competition and placed 5th in theirpool. Well done to Mia Brown who wasawarded player of the tournament.

We had 3 strong Netball wins to Elthornethis week with Twyford Senior A beatingElthorne A team 37-3 as well as our seniorB winning 24-14. Our Year 8s won with atough fight at the end 15-9. Well done toall the girls who played.

Senior Basketball: Excellent work to the senior Basketball

team who had a great win againstBrentside 38-30. Standout players wereawarded to Theo Williamson and DanielAlawode who played brilliantly.

Girls Rugby Festival: Amazing work to the Year 7s and 8s who

took part in a rugby festival winning 4 outof the 5 matches.

Chloe Anding, Lydia Miller and AvaBulatovic were the top scorers and playedabsolutely outstandingly!

Athletics: Excellent Results for the Borough indoor athletics

finals with strong performances from the Year 8 boysand girls, and the Year 7 boys who all came 1st andnow move onto the West London Finals.

Commiserations to the Year 7 Girls who narrowlycame 2nd by 6 points!

Boys Football: Year 8 boys football put in a solid performance

against Brentside beating them 2 – 1 in a tough,scrappy match.

Inter-form: Well done to Canterbury who won the Year 9 indoor

athletics inter-form competition.

Clubs update:Our y7 and 8 are enjoying a

German movie this half-term! Our new club about Nigerian

culture run 6th formers is proving very popular already! Open to all.

Upcoming trips this year: Y8 German exchangeY8 Madrid trip (Activities Week)Y8 Normandy trip (Activities Week)Y12 French exchange to LyonAs well as various day trips!

Competition results:Congratulations to the following Y7students who have won their class

rounds of the Spelling Bee!SPANISH: Joshua P and Almeira

Sophie Ward and Leila Ferret-GovierMahir Sharif Askari and Ali Hadawe

Lara Putt and Ruben OliveiraFRENCH: Dijan Mbanu and Grace

Tarrant; Seth Pringle and Flora Pollock; Emile Sauvaire and Safa

Mohammad

Upcoming competitions:LinguaMaths (year 7 French, German &Spanish)

The Languages challenge (open to y7 to 10)VOCABEXPRESS Challenge (in March 2019) – open to all and prizes up for grabs!

More information to follow…

Y12 Spanish trip:Our students really enjoyed

learning more about Spanish cinema at the BFI workshop and

screening of “El Laberinto del Fauno” on the 11th of January!

Languages

38 students from year 11, 12 and 13 have signed up for our Advanced Round on

Monday 04/02. Results to be announced shortly after!

Ms Ellery and Ms Gargallo also ran special

workshops this month to teach students some Latin

dance steps!

Congratulations to the following students who have won their class rounds of the

Translation Bee!

Y8: GERMAN: Elena Hennessy-Garcia, Thomas Lines & Alice Grange, Megan

Hutchison and Jacob May FRENCH: Tobias Ioni Frederking and MaddyChappell, Hanako Orui & Safa Sharaf, Rena

Yenas and Khodor KassemSPANISH: Kia-Marie Lares and Wilfred Morris Mary Yuael and Jessamy SmithY9: FRENCH Esme Anderson and Lilie

Johnson GERMAN Rohan Raheja & Theo CannamThe school rounds will take place on week

beginning 11 Feb!

Oxford Schools’ Debating Competition Well done to all Year 12 students who participated in the Oxford Schools’

Debating competition last night. The event was held at St Paul’s Girls’ School and involved around 50 other teams. They had to debate unseen motions

including: “This House Would introduce an 100% inheritance tax” and “This House Would abolish separate award categories for males and females in the acting/music industry”. They did a fantastic job and are really starting to hone

their debating skills! Mr McCloskey

Bronze and Silver D of E

On Tuesday 22nd January we celebrated the D of E Bronze and Silver Awards from 207-18. It was a delight to see 53

students had achieved their Bronze Award and 18 had achieved their Silver Award. Mr Hickey (Bronze Coordinator) and Miss Brady (Silver Coordinator) were able to share some

of the highlights and then present students with their certificates.

On 26th January, 60 of the newly recruited 2018-19 Bronze and 30 Silver students took part in the DofE training day.

Activities involved first aid, cooking in the field, how to pack their kit and their essential route planning for their practice

expedition. Students had a fantastic day and the training staff were complimentary of their positive attitude.

Oxford Schools’ Debating Competition

Careers Information, Advice & Guidance

Year 10 Work Experience Once WEX placements have been secured, students need to return

their WEX form to reception. If you need any additional support with WEX placements or have any enquires please get in touch via email. The deadline for Year 10 students to have secured their placement

and returned the WEX form to us Friday 1st March.

Email: WorkExperience@twyford.ealing.sch.uk

Work Experience and Careers Drop-in Sessions are being held from 1:30-2:00pm in the LRC every day. All students are welcome to

attend to receive support with CV writing, covering letters, advice and contact details from our previous WEX employers.

Heathrow Jobs & Careers Fair - Thurs 28th February 2019Sofitel London Heathrow, Terminal 5Open to the Public from 3:30pm to 7pmSome of the organisations attending are: British Airways PWC University of Brunel Border Force Virgin Atlantic MET Office Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurants

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