Head's Newsletter 19 January 2018

to fit out the building, but there is still time to donate towards it. All contributions would be most welcome, and any donations of £500 or more will ensure your name is listed on the commemorative plaque. I would encourage parents to donate to this fantastic project so that we can continue to create the best possible working environment for your sons. To donate to the New Building Fund, simply log in to ParentPay , choose a ‘Voluntary Donation - New Building Appeal’ option and put in the amount you wish to donate. Alternatively, you can donate by bank transfer or cheque; please see the form to

TOP OF THE BENCH COMPETITION For the second year in a row the finest Chemists from Years 9, 10 and 11, facing stiff competition, went on to win the regional heat of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench competition. The event on the 16 January at Reed’s School in Cobham consisted of a practical test and written quiz sat individually by all the boys. The winning team not only beat the next nearest team by 12 marks but also Linn Lu was the first boy this year to get full marks on one round! We are waiting to see if the boys will progress to the next round (it’s looking likely!) but what a fantastic result! Congratulations to Jack Yu 9CCC, Alistair Brendon 9RC, Jacob Maynard 10KB and Linn Lu 11AN.

do so. Please also remember to tick the Gift Aid consent if you are eligible to do so as we are able to then claim back from the Government 25p in every £1 donated. I wish all pupils a very successful term. Yours, M D Gascoigne Headteacher