<![CDATA[Holmer Green Senior School News Feed - News before September 2019]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D5%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:42:56 GMT Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:42:56 GMT <![CDATA[ Poems of the Decade Conference ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1082 On Monday 24 June, the A-Level English Literature class went to the Poems of the Decade Conference in Euston Square.  This was the second time we have taken an A-Level class to this conference and it didn't disappoint.  The Poems of the Decade is an anthology of poems written after 2000 and a set text at A-Level.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:57:02 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1082 <![CDATA[ E-Safety ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1081 Worried your child has shared too much on-line?

 

The attached factsheet explains the things you can do and organisations who can help safeguard and support your child.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:38:22 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1081 <![CDATA[ The Greatest Showman ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1080 A new event for the PTA, the first Open Air Cinema was a great success!  Over 200 of you joined us to enjoy this exclusive screening and even the summer showers could not dampen the atmosphere.  

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:41:38 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1080 <![CDATA[ Jon Hearne Trophy for Endeavour ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1079 We are very proud to announce that Ophelia Anderson-Byskou was the winner of the prestigious "Jon Hearne trophy for Endeavour" at the recent Annual Art Exhibition.  

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:54:31 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1079 <![CDATA[ Junior Maths Challenge - 2019 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1078 All students in the 7W and 8W mathematics classes recently tackled the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust’s ‘Junior Mathematical Challenge’ in examination conditions in one of their maths. lessons.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:59:36 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1078 <![CDATA[ Year 12 Psychology Brain Day ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1077 Psychology students where hosted by The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe at their annual Brain Day on 18 June 2019.

 

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 16:02:23 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1077 <![CDATA[ HGSS Student Wins Top Prize at International BTEC Awards ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1076 We are thrilled that Katie Cherry was named as the winner of the BTEC Musician of the Year at the Pearson’s Annual BTEC Award ceremony on 4 July 2019.

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:41:06 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1076 <![CDATA[ Blood Brothers - Year 10 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1075 The Drama students of Year 10 have been working on Blood Brothers by Willy Russell in lesson and for their homework. The actors have had to learn lines for several different scenes, Technicians have had to plot lighting plans for several different scenes and costume designers have had to design one costume for one character at a set period in Blood Brothers.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:04:21 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1075 <![CDATA[ Year 9 - DNA Performance ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1074 Year 9 drama students put on a performance of DNA by Dennis Kelly.  This play is about a group of teenagers who do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up.   But when they find that their cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where is the incentive to put things right?

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:06:18 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1074 <![CDATA[ Annual Art Exhibition Winner ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1073 We are very proud to announce that Ophelia Anderson-Byskou was the winner of the prestigious "Jon Hearne trophy for Endeavour" at the recent annual Art Exhibition.    Ophelia was presented with the trophy for her work based on WW2, which sensitively examined the treatments of the Jews placed in concentration camps.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:05:44 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1073 <![CDATA[ Netball Match Report - Holmer Green v Pipers Corner ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1072 It started off as a Holmer Green centre and we rapidly got a goal. 1-0 to Holmer Green!

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:06:04 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1072 <![CDATA[ Feast on the Field ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1071 Feast on the Field was put on by the BTEC musicians at Holmer Green Senior School 6th Form.  This was part of their music course.  

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:03:56 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1071 <![CDATA[ Woodrow ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1070 The annual trip for Music students to Woodroow was again hugely successful.  See what our students have to say below:

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 11:30:13 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1070 <![CDATA[ High Wycombe Council Choir ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1069 A great opportunity to represent our school!

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:07:30 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1069 <![CDATA[ High Wycombe Rugby Club - Year 8 Boys ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1068 We were pleased to hear about the success of some of the boys in Year 8.  Ronan Scott

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 11:16:53 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1068 <![CDATA[ Sports Person of the Month ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1067 The Sports Person of the Month for April has been decided!  

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:08:25 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1067 <![CDATA[ 7S Science Investigate Sound and Light ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1066 7S Scientists have recently begun investigating sound and light.  On 5 April they brought some homemade musical instruments so that we could investigate amplitude and frequency. 

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:10:26 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1066 <![CDATA[ E-Safety : Using Parental Controls ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1065 Using Parental controls are a vital first step to help protect your child online. Please find time to look at the attached very useful fact sheet to help you use these great tools and take control. 

Ms Kiss

Head of Business/ICT

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 10:52:11 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1065 <![CDATA[ Parent-Led Support for Child Anxiety ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1064

The following publication: Parent-Led CBT for Child Anxiety: Helping Parents Help Their Kids may be of interest.  This link takes you to the publication (other suppliers are available).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parent-Led-CBT-Child-Anxiety-Helping/dp/1462527787/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cathy+cresswell&qid=1556740383&s=gateway&sr=8-2

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 11:30:43 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1064 <![CDATA[ Another success for the creative curriculum ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1063 Unaisah Kazi has won a national competition and the prize is for her work to be displayed on the front of another national catalogue.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 11:32:14 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1063 <![CDATA[ New York and Washington DC School Trip ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1062 Over the Easter holidays, 17 members of the Sixth Form travelled to New York and Washington D.C. in a trip that provided valuable opportunities to further expand our studies in History, Politics and Geography A-Levels. We stayed New York for three days taking in the multi-cultural metropolis, and got to experience the typical tourist hotspots such as Times Square and The Empire State Building as well as visiting and visiting Ellis Island and The United Nations HQ where we saw Vice-President Mike Pence.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 11:19:12 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1062 <![CDATA[ Brilliant Club Scholars Programme ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1061 The Scholars Programme is an extra-curricular course run by The Brilliant Club which has been offered to a selection of students in our school in Years 8, 10 and 12. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 10:49:13 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1061 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh Gold Presentations ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1060 Gold D of E Presentation – Buckingham Palace – 13 May 2019

]]> Wed, 15 May 2019 10:12:52 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1060 <![CDATA[ The Greatest Showman - Pop up Cinema ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1059 6th July - Pop up Cinema.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday. You are welcome to bring picnic blankets and chairs etc to sit on. We have a wide choice of food and drink available including Dominoes Pizza so we will be asking all guests not to bring food and drink into the event. We are not distributing tickets - we will have a list of pre-paid tickets on the door and will be stamping guests on arrival. Raffle tickets numbers will also be allocated for all pre-paid raffle tickets.

The weather is going to be lovely so see you all on Saturday for this special event.

]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2019 15:41:31 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1059 <![CDATA[ Judo for Beginners ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1058 8-week Judo Beginner Course

Starting: Thursday 16th May

Age: 11-16 years

Location: Holmer Green First School

Time: 4:00-4:45

Cost: £48

Please contact Sam on 07904 094524 or samdob33@googlemail.com to register your interest 

]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2019 07:59:07 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1058 <![CDATA[ Breaking news - Holmer Green Senior School scoops runner-up place in National Skills Challenge Finals ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1057 Following a highly competitive internal heat held earlier in the year, the winning Year 12 team represented Holmer Green Senior School at the National Skills Challenge UK finals at NatWest’s HQ in London on Thursday 4 April 2019.

]]> Sat, 4 May 2019 12:43:33 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1057 <![CDATA[ Cheerleading Success ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1056 Congratulations to Mia Ryan! ]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2019 14:20:51 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1056 <![CDATA[ HGSS Student wins The Education Art Prize 2019 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1055 We are VERY proud to announce that Zainab Iqbal who left last year, has been named as the prestigious winner of "THE EDUCATION ART PRIZE 2019" funded by the national publication "Specialist Crafts" which all schools and colleges have access to.  Zainab was one of 13 Art students last summer who gained an A*, she actually achieved two A*s, completing one of them in a year, instead of two!

]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2019 11:42:39 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1055 <![CDATA[ Year 9 PSHCE Day ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1054 All Year 9 students participated in PSHCE Day ]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2019 09:08:25 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1054 <![CDATA[ Romeo and Juliet ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1053 On Tuesday 26 March, the English Department took 50 Year 10 students to watch 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham.  It was a small production and gave students the chance to watch a live performance of the play that we are studying for GCSE English Literature.

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2019 11:00:16 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1053 <![CDATA[ Seven HGSS Students at the centre of the Holmer Green Youth Club Young Leaders Team Award ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1052  

 

On Thursday 14 March a team of 8 young leaders, representing Holmer Green Youth Club, received the runners-up award at the annual Chiltern District Council Youth Awards.  

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2019 14:35:14 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1052 <![CDATA[ Magic Show - Friday 22 March 19 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1051  

Many thanks to the Parents' Association for arranging such an enjoyable evening.  In the words of one of the audience "I wasn't sure what to expect but... wow! What a fantastic end to the week. Thank you to all involved - I still ache from laughing".

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:42:18 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1051 <![CDATA[ Buckinghamshire Schools Cross Country Championships 2019 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1050 On Wednesday 6 February 2019 a group of students from all years travelled to Stowe School to take part in cross country races.  There was a 1 hour mini bus trip but in the end the grounds of the school were amazing and in great condition to run on.

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2019 14:23:45 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1050 <![CDATA[ New Photography Studio ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1049 We are excited to announce the opening of a new Photography studio at Holmer Green Senior School.

Photography is offered as a stand alone GCSE and A level subject. 

]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:59:05 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1049 <![CDATA[ Feast on the Field ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1048 Field on the Field is a charity food festival organised by the Holmer Green  Senior School music students as part of our BTEC studies. We have chosen to hold the event with the aim of raising money for Robs ARTTT and our Music Department. Robs ARTTT is a charity which funds research for rare teenage tumours and  isa charity we have worked closely with for a few years now.  We would also like to provide opportunities for students to learn a new musical instrument for a year in the hopes we can spark an interest in classical instruments. Join us on Saturday 27 April 2019 for a fun filled day including bouncy castles, live music, drinks and brilliant food. Enjoy the likes of Barbarian Grill, Fudge Delights, Bucks Star Beer and Chiltern Natural foods! 

To buy tickets please use the link below:

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:51:00 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1048 <![CDATA[ Education Art Prize 2019 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1047 We are VERY proud to announce that Zainab Iqbal who left last year, has been named as the prestigious winner of "THE EDUCATION ART PRIZE 2019" funded by the national publication "Specialist Crafts" which all schools and colleges have access to.

]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:58:28 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1047 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Hundertwasser Art ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1046 Year 7 pupils have been working really hard this term in Art to create some really exciting pieces of work in the style of Hundertwasser. ]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:30 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1046 <![CDATA[ Pipers' Corner Literary Festival - Holocaust ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1045 On 7 February, a few Year 9 and Year 11 students went to Pipers Corner Literary Festival to hear a talk with Wendy Holden and Eva Clarke.   ]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:47:11 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1045 <![CDATA[ Pipers' Corner Literary Festival - Lauren Child ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1044 On 2 February, Year 7 and 8 students went to Pipers Corner Literary Festival to see an interview with Lauren Child.   ]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:47:44 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1044 <![CDATA[ Thames Valley Police Safeguarding Matters ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1043  

We have received the following communication from Bucks County Council’s Safeguarding Officer.

 

PC Luke Price, Safeguarding Officer, Wycombe Area, Thames Valley Police has made contact with some schools to share intelligence that has been received by them.  With PC Price’s permission, schools have been asked to share this information with parents and carers so that they can talk to their children about this at home.  Bucks County Council have been keen to stress that they have not been made aware of any children locally who have been affected by this.

 

The message from Thames Valley Police is as follows:

 

“Can I please make you aware of some intelligence we have received.  A Snapchat account with the username 'WYCBAITOUT19' is posting nude photos of people that have been sent by others who want to 'bait' them out.”

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:07:09 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1043 <![CDATA[ Children and Young People’s OccupationalTherapy Training Talks for 2019 ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1042 The Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Department is offering informative talks to parents, staff working with children and staff supporting parents as outlined in the attached flyer.  Details of how to book onto these talks is explained also.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:02:44 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1042 <![CDATA[ HGSS 6th Form - Top Performance!!! ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1041 Outstanding Progress Award for A Levels ]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2019 08:19:14 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1041 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Netball ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1040 Beaconsfield vs Holmer Green ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:20:56 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1040 <![CDATA[ Sports Person of the Month - December ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1039 The Sports Person of the Month for December has been decided and awarded to a student who has been working hard at all aspects of his sport and PE: the theory as well as the practical.  

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:18:33 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1039 <![CDATA[ Enthusiastic Entrepreneurs battle for Exciting new Enterprise ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1038 Teeth grinding, legs crossed, eyes pointed like daggers, the perspiration was palpable, as the petite piece of paper was unfolded: one thought resonated through the room. Who was going to win?

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:10:10 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1038 <![CDATA[ Music Mark ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1037 As a school we are committed to music education, this has been rewarded by Buckinghamshire Music Trust nominating us for Music Mark 2018/19.  

 

Buckinghamshire Music Trust recognise the value that HGSS places on music in the curriculum and our dedication to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum.

 

 

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:11:00 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1037 <![CDATA[ National Recognition for Art ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1036 Kim Rickards, a Year 13 student at HGSS last year, has been successful in winning money for the school with her beautiful acrylic painting of cherries.  

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:12:00 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1036 <![CDATA[ Rob's ARTTT ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1035 Christmas sing-a-long

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:33:30 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1035 <![CDATA[ Turkey and trimmings ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1034 Christmas Lunch for all

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:31:00 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1034 <![CDATA[ Art - more success! ]]> https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1033 Ex-student shortlisted for The Education Art Prize 2018

]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:12:09 GMT https://www.hgss.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=3&storyid=1033