Michaelmas TermWeek 13December 2016

NEWS

It has been a great week for music in School, and the George Shuffrey strings competition this year was wonderful. First prize was awarded to Jason for his beautiful and mesmerising performance on the erhu. This was the first time, I believe, that we had heard a performance on this instrument. I’d also like to thank all musicians in the senior string and percussion ensembles, who treated the whole School to a wonderful music-themed assembly on Monday.

MONMOUTH SCHOOL BOYS 11-18

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A note from the Monmouth School Headmaster

Four students from Monmouth School have made it through to the UK final of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Competition after wowing judges at the regional heats.

6th Form students Louis, Omar, Lennon and Jason impressed the judges with their Automated Ball Bearing Selection and Placement project, a real business challenge set by Renishaw, one of the world’s leading engineering and scientific technology companies.

The students will go on to join over 200 other project teams from across the UK in the finals, which take place during The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair at the Birmingham NEC, March 2017.

The Big Bang Competition is an annual contest designed to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), as well as helping them build skills and confidence in project-based work. The competition is open to 11-18 yr olds, and gives participants the chance to compete for top prizes such as international experiences worth over £50,000 and prestigious awards such as UK Young Scientist and UK Young Engineer of the Year.

Commenting on Monmouth School’s success, Paul Jackson, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, which organises The Competition said: ‘This year’s entries to The Big Bang Competition highlight how talented the UK’s young scientists and engineers are. It’s easy to see why Monmouth School’s projects have secured a place at the national finals. We’re now excited about seeing all the finalists come together at The Fair in March, where they will have the chance to impress the judges and inspire other young visitors.’

Congratulations to Monmouth School and good luck for March!

MONMOUTH STUDENTS THROUGH TO UK FINAL OF THE BIG BANG ENGINEERING COMPETITION

GEORGE SHUFFREY STRING COMPETITION 2016

Held in the Music School, this competition was adjudicated by Head of Strings of the National Schools’ Symphony Orchestra, Stephen McDade.

Arnold opened with a committed and gutsy performance of the overture of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (on the Bass) and Sam fol-lowed with an accomplished rendition of Allegro. Edward gave a stirring account of MacMillan’s Sabre Dance and Christopher a very poised per-formance of Telemann’s Allegro. Michael took to the floor to play Bohm’s Sarabande and Arnold once more followed (on the ‘cello this time) with the famous Prelude from Bach’s ‘Cello Suite No. 1. Ethan gave a very controlled account of Dudziardz by Wieniawski and Jason then gave a most atmospheric account of a piece by Xu Jiangde. Tudor gave us Parry’s Sonata No. 1 on the harp and Roderick closed with an exciting account of Copland’s famous Rodeo. Arnold took second prize for his rendition of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg on the Double Bass, and first prize was taken by Jason for his electric performance on the Erhu of his teacher’s composition.

ROWERS DELIVER CHARITY CHEQUEMonmouth House were very proud to present their charity cheque to Bridges Community Centre Director, Mark Walton today.

The students took part in an epic rowing machine challenge, covering a distance equivalent to travelling from Dover to Calais, and back! A particular well done goes to Gabriel, Charlie and Max who were the top fund-raisers in their respective year groups. Bridges will be putting the money towards their ‘Befriending project’.

Pictured l-r are: Rob Howe, Housemaster, Monmouth House; Gabriel (III); Charlie (V and Head of House); Max (IV) and Mark Walton, Centre Director.

JUNIOR SCIENCE SLEUTHS COLLECT EVIDENCE

This week’s Junior Science club needed our scientists to be forensic Crime Scene Investigators! They collected evidence, pulled fingerprints from glassware and used microscopy to identify hair samples. Well done boys... we hope you managed to solve the crime!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE F.O.MS:

CROSS COUNTRY MEDALS AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Saturday 26th November, 3 teams of 5 ran in the Welsh Schools Cross-Country Championships at Brecon. As the name implies, this involved schools and individuals from all over Wales. In the U13 race, we came 5th out of 12 teams, with Josh finishing 12th and Oskar 20th out of 89 runners. The U15 team gained bronze medals, the most successful run-ners being Alex (14th, and a year under age) and Rowan (23rd). The senior team went one better and won silver medals, with George 20th, Robbie 24th, Oliver 29th, Ben 39th and Marcel 41st. All of these will be eligible to run again next year, which bodes well!

XMAS 16 WYEHACK - FREE MEET FOR CODERS, MAKERS AND BUILDERS

Come and join a free festive meet for students to bring projects and ideas, use hardware & software to build an app, a website, a game, anything. Get support for ideas & join workshops. This time there’s a Christmas air with fun, challenges and prizes for festive hacks.

When is it? Sunday, 4 December 2016 from 14:00 to 17:00Where is it? Monmouth School (Library)What do I need? A laptop, Raspberry Pi, tablet, or any device you can code on.

Bring and build: RaspberryPi Python Arduino TouchDevelop PiZero Snap C# HTML BBCmicrobit CSS LegoMind-Storms Java Ruby Hardware ArduinoUno Software Minecraft VB.Net Greenfoot

Code with friends: all 10+ Makers & Builders welcome! Click here to visit the Wyehack Website

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Calendar Dates:

Fri 2nd December 2.00p.m. Form IV Inter-House Ergos: New, School and Weirhead Houses(Boat House)

Sat 3rd December

8.40a.m. Chapel (IP)10.10a.m. Brass Band meets at Music School11.00a.m. - 2.00p.m. FOMS Christmas Fair (Blake Theatre)Boarders’ Activity: 6.30p.m. Cinema (Newport)Rugby: v. Millfield School:1st, 2nd, 3rd, U15A, B & C XVs (H) K.O. 2.30p.m.4th, U16A & B, U14A, B & C XVs (A) Depart 12.00 noon, K.O. 2.30p.m.v. Dean Close Preparatory School:U13A & B, U12A & B XVs (A) Lunch 12.30p.m., Depart 12.45p.m., K.O. 2.30p.m.

Sun 4th December

11.30a.m. Boarders’ Activity: Ice Skating (Cribbs Causeway)2.00p.m. - 5.00p.m. Xmas 16 Wyehack (Library)3.00p.m. Chapel Choir rehearsal (Chapel)6.00p.m. Advent Carol Service6.00p.m. Bach Orchestra rehearsal (Library)Rowing: Monmouth Winter Head of the River: J15 - J18

Mon 5th December

Hymn Practice week1.30p.m. Undergraduate study in North America talk by David Hawkins: International University Consultant (Conference Room)7.00p.m. Form I Parents’ Evening (Blake Theatre)

Tue 6thDecember

Tutor Period: Period 1Form VI Birmingham University Mock Medical Interviews. Depart 8.30a.m., return 2.00p.m.1.50p.m. School Council (Conference Room)4.30p.m. - 6.00p.m. Form III/Year 9 German Social (HMSG)7.00p.m. Chamber Concert: Junior Ensembles (Blake Theatre)8.00p.m. Boarders’ Multi-Activity: Form III/Year 9 (HMSG)

Wed 7th December

8.40a.m. Form V Mock Examinations Briefing (Blake Theatre)12.00 noon Reports to Housemasters: All Forms except I & VI.17.00p.m. GCSE Devised Drama Performances (Drama Studio)Rugby: v. St Peter’s High School, Gloucester:U12A & B XVs (A) Lunch 1.00p.m., Depart 1.30p.m., K.O. 3.00p.m.

Thu 8th December

1.30p.m. Forms I & II Cinema Trip (Savoy Theatre)5.00p.m. Joint Boarders’ Carol Service (Priory Church of St Mary)Boarders’ House PartiesSwimming: v. Christ College Brecon (HMSG 4.15p.m. - 5.30p.m.

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UP COMING EVENTS AT THE BLAKE THEATRE

Coming soon to The Blake Theatre

8th December 7.15pm The Nutcracker

Live Broadcast from The Royal Ballet

10th December 3pm Romeo & Juliet

Ballet Theatre UK (Live performance on The Blake Theatre stage)

Tickets are available online www.theblaketheatre.org

MONMOUTH SCHOOL BOYS 11-18

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