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2018 Lent Term No. 1 Newsletter 12.01.18
Message from the Headmistress
Key Values: Innovation, Confidence, Aspiration, Respect, Enthusiasm
Dear Parents
Welcome to the first newsletter of the Lent Term. I would like to begin by thanking all of you for making me feel so
welcome to the school community. I am looking forward very much to getting to know everyone and, as I told the pupils in
my first assembly, I will be able to say I have really settled when I have got to grips with all their names!
Mock GCSE Examinations
It has been a busy start to the term with Year 11s taking mock examinations and I have been impressed with how sensibly
and calmly they have approached them. Hopefully, they will have been given a taste of what to expect in the Summer.
Year 9 Arts Enrichment Day On Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome pupils from Cottingham High School, Newland School for Girls and Beverley
High School who joined with our Year 9 pupils for an Arts Enrichment Day. During the course of the day, pupils took part in
a life drawing session delivered by Esther Cawley (a local artist), a Q&A with actor Adrian Rawlins (probably best known for
playing Harry Potter’s father in the films), a drama workshop with Simon Willmott (an actor who played Eddie in Blood
Brothers and toured internationally with Mamma Mia), a media tutorial on film editing and a music workshop on the
power of words and music.
This was a fantastic experience for the pupils who
thoroughly enjoyed the day.
My thanks to our staff for organising and running the
sessions.
You can see more photographs of the day over the
page and on our website.
Future Diary Dates Week B
Monday 15 January 2018 Year 7 Transition Day Year 9 Boys’ and Girls’ Vaccinations
Tuesday 16 January Year 7 Transition Day IGCSE Maths Paper 2 re-sit 09:00
Wednesday 17 January
Year 13 A Level Drama Dress/Technical rehearsal 12:00-16:00 and performance for parents 17:00
Saturday 20 January Entrance Examinations
Menu
Monday
Leek & Potato Soup
with Crown Loaf
Chicken Korma
Quorn & Sweet Potato Curry
Steamed rice, naan bread
Peas, mango chutney, sambals
Marble Cake and custard
Tuesday
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
with Poppy Seed Loaf
Italian-inspired Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherdess Pie
Steamed carrots, green beans
Toffee Apple Strudel and custard
Wednesday
Butternut Squash Soup
with Sesame Loaf
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Country Vegetable Pie
Roast potatoes, broccoli, swede & carrot
Shortbread and Pink Sauce
Thursday
Carrot & Coriander Soup
with Wholemeal Loaf
Baked Cumberland Sausage
Quorn Sausage Casserole
Mashed potatoes, savoy cabbage, sweetcorn
Lemon Syrup Sponge and Custard
Friday
Tomato Soup with Herb Bread
Crispy Haddock
Vegetable Bean Burgers
Chips, peas, mushy peas
Carrot Cake
Freshly baked potatoes with hot and cold fillings
available daily including grated cheese, baked beans
plus filling of the day.
A selection of freshly filled breads with cheddar
cheese, ham, tuna plus daily specials.
A selection of freshly cooked pasta with a choice of
chunky tomato ragout and daily sauces, parmesan
cheese.
Careers Breakfast Meeting
Thank you to Detective Constable Lee Ross from Humberside Police who came into school yesterday to talk with pupils about his career in the police force.
D.C. Ross works in Counter Terrorism, a highly demanding role. It was a very thought provoking meeting which raised some interesting questions from the pupils.
The next Careers Breakfast Meeting is on Wednesday 24 January, when we welcome guest speaker Mr John Levison from Swanbridge Veterinary Group.
This event is open to all pupils in Years 10-13. If you would like your son/daughter to attend, please email
Hub Demonstration Sessions for Senior School Parents
The Hub is an extremely useful source of information. You can see your child’s timetable, grades, sports fixtures and much more. During the sessions, Mr Fong will be demonstrating how to use the Hub and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. This is also the per-fect opportunity to meet our new Headmistress, Alex Wilson, who will be in attendance and is keen to meet as many parents as possible.
The sessions will last approximately 45 minutes and are taking place in the Drawing Room on the following dates:
Tuesday 30 January 15:15
Thursday 1 February 16:00
Numbers are required for catering purposes, so please email [email protected] at your earliest conven-ience, stating which session and how many people would like to attend.
Upcoming Music
Department Events
GCSE Music Concert
18:00 Thursday 25 January
A Level Music Concert
16:45 Thursday 1 March
Spring Music Concert
19:00 Thursday 22 March
Visit by Smith and Nephew
Global Business Services
At the end of last term, Smith and Nephew visited the school to talk about the importance of modern lan-guages in the workplace. They gave a very interesting presentation on the history of the company and its cur-rent global interests, and then explained the rich variety of languages known by colleagues and how these were used on a daily basis.
It is hoped that the visit helped pupils appreciate the value of speaking another language at any level and the exciting doors this will open for them alongside any number of alternative careers they may choose to fol-low.
Wassail! Carols of Comfort and Joy
In November, pupils from the Prep and Senior schools took part in the first performance of ‘Wassail!’ com-missioned by United Learning. The project is up for the chance of winning ‘Best Classical Music Education Initi-ative 2018’.
Please vote for us to win and share the link with friends.
http://www.classicfm.com/events/music-education-expo/rhinegold-awards-vote/#competition-3980
Switzerland Ski Trip February 2019
We have ONE place remaining for any pupil in Year 4 – 10 who wishes to go on the ski trip during February 2019 half term.
Please contact Mr Windeatt immediately to reserve this place.
Reminder to Parents of Year 11
As part of their internal mock examination timetable, pupils studying a Modern Foreign Language are also having a speaking test. These tests will continue until Friday 19 January and consist of role plays, discus-sion of a photograph, and a general conversation.
They already have a list of conversation questions covered in class for this exam, which is worth 25% of the qualification.
Thorough preparation in advance will maximize the opportunities to do well in this section of the exami-nation.
Ugandan children to visit Hull Collegiate School
Working with Felsted Chapel School and Highgate School (both London-based), we are hoping to bring a group of eight pupils and two members of staff from Great Lakes High School in Uganda over to the UK. During their two week stay with host parents/pupils, the visitors will spend valuable time at each of the schools.
Dr Hamlet, who visited us in September and set up Great Lakes High School in Uganda and its four feeder schools, has challenged his Ugandan pupils to prove their worth through their academic diligence and work in the commu-nity. Those who work the hardest will get the opportunity to win this unique experience.
This would be an amazing opportunity for both pupils in Uganda and our pupils here. It would be satisfying to cre-ate a cultural exchange between our schools which allows them to visit here, rather than us always visiting them.
All three UK schools now need to raise £3000 each to make this happen. Hull Collegiate School have already re-ceived a kind donation from the Hull Rotary Club.
We will need your help to raise our target of £3000. If you are able to make a donation, or if you would like to be a host for one of the children during their stay, please email
Thank you.
East Riding Theatre
We are proud to be associated with East Riding Theatre in Beverley. Well done to pupils Connor and Louis for their performance in the Christmas play ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’.
Check out their website to see what’s on over the coming months. www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
HCT Wine Tasting
Friday 2 February 19:00
Please join us for our annual wine tasting event to be held in the Drawing Room on Friday 2 February in aid of the Hull Collegiate Trust . The evening will start at 19:00 and the wines will be presented by House of Townend, The evening includes:
Complimentary drink on arrival
Canapés
Musical entertainment by ‘Answers on a Post-card’
Sit down wine tasting
Quiz
Raffle – Top Prize, Leeds Friday Night Out courtesy of Ashley Adams World Choice Holidays. Overnight accommodation for 2 at the 4* Jury’s Inn on a room-only basis. Includes a bottle of Prosecco or beers in your room upon arrival, a 3-course evening meal at the Italian-inspired Zizzi, as well as guest list entry to the Tiger Tiger Leeds nightclub. This prize can be used on any Friday from 9 February 2018 to Fri-day 26 May 2018. Plus more prizes.
Tickets £15.00 per person available from Senior or Prep reception. Online bookings www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/441197.
For more information, please email
Safi Coffee
In July 2015, Hull Collegiate School pupils had a vi-sion in Uganda. That vision is now a reality and it's called Safi Coffee. We want to give children more than a smile and a friendship bracelet. Our profits pay for their education, accommodation, food, med-ical care and uniform.
Please click on this link to find out more www.saficoffee.co.uk
Safi Coffee is run through school by a team of pupils and staff. We would like more pupils to be part of this incredible project. If you would like more infor-mation about how your son/daughter could be in-volved, please email
We also supply Safi Coffee the use in the workplace; please get in touch if you would like more infor-mation.
FoHCS Book Club
The next meeting of the FoHCS Book Club will be at 10:15 on Monday 29 January at Saramique in Hessle.
We will be talking about:
Calling Major Tom by David Barnett
The meeting after that will be at 10:15 on Monday 26 February at Saramique in Hessle.
We will be talking about:
The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman
If you are interested in coming along to meet new people and talk about books, please email
[email protected] or just turn up.
FoHCS Dates for your Diary
Friday 2 March Quiz Night Saturday 23 June Summer Fete
Classical Italy Trip - April 2018
There are potentially up to three places available on this amazing trip which will run between Monday 9 - Friday 13 April 2018. The cost is £765 and includes all travel, accommodation, meals and entry to the main tourist attractions in Rome, Pompeii and Vesuvius. Any pupil in Year 7-11 are welcome.
Letters are available from Mrs Palmer's reception desk.
Tommy’s Baby Charity
Form 9Fong have nominated Tommy's as their charity for this half-term. One form member was born severely premature and the charity supported their family.
As part of our efforts, pupils in 9Fong will be selling items of stationery, such as pens and pencils; buy one and avoid getting a referral for being ill-equipped in les-sons! They will also run a bun/sweet stall; details to fol-low.
9Fong are asking for donations of newborn and prema-ture baby sized nappies to donate to Hull Royal Infirma-ry. These can be given to any member of the form , Miss Groves or Mr Fong.
We thank you in advance for your support.
Girls’ Sport Sport
Boys’ Results
Saturday 9 December Rugby results HCS v Lincoln Minster
U15 57-31(won)
U13 30-0 (won)
Saturday 6 January Football Result
1st XI beat Old Collegians 5-3
Thursday 11 January Football Result U14 Round 5 of the ESFA National Cup
HCS lost 2-1 to Rossett School
Football training - Lent 2018
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30 Years 9 and 10
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:30 Years 7 and 8
Thursday 16:00 - 17:30 1st and 2nd teams
*All training will take place on the astro-turf under floodlight until the weather/grounds are better and we have more light*
Huge congratulations to George in Year 7. He has been selected, from his running club, Beverley AC, to represent Humberside in the National Finals at Loughborough University on Saturday 10 March. We wish him the best of luck!
Girls’ Results
Thursday 11 January Hockey result East Riding ‘Step in2 Hockey’ U13 tournament
U13 A v Pocklington B 8-0 (win)
U13 A v Pocklington A 4-0 (win)
U13 B v Pocklington A 2-0 (loss)
U13 B v Pocklington B 1-0 (win)
HCS U13 A team now go through to the next round. Well done, girls!
Netball Training - Lent 2018
Monday 16:00 - 17:30 Year 7
Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30 Years 10-13
Thursday 16:00 - 17:30 Years 8-9
*Training will take place in the sports hall*
