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Autumn 2013

Headmaster’s Letter Autumn 2013

Dear ParentsHappy Christmas! I normally spend a long time sitting at my computer keyboard wondering how to begin this introduction to the Hurlingham newsletter, but we have had so many wonderfully festive events over the course of the past fortnight that the choice is obvious. I’m sure that all audience members of any of our four shows, A Jolly Old Christmas from Reception, It’s A Party! from Lower School, Silent Night from Middle School and the Upper School Festive Celebration will understand that the spirit of the season has characterised the past few weeks, having been welcomed so magically when the Chamber Choir went to sing at the illumination of the Putney Christmas lights. Whether it’s a case of postmen on Skype, shepherds at a hoedown, a lost and found carol or a huge range of instrumentalists playing bespoke musical compositions, all Hurlingham pupils have given of their best and how lucky we adults are to have seen such a spectacular range of polished performances.

Of course, as this newsletter celebrates the school’s achievements throughout the term, there are many more treats within the pages to come. In addition to all the hard work in core and foundation subjects which the children have explored during the past fifteen weeks, there have been many adventures both within the confines of our campus and in London as a whole. For example, trips have been organised to Saint Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Golden Hinde, the Look Out Discovery Centre, Painshill Park, Hampton Court, the Imperial War Museum, the Churchill War Rooms and the Polka Theatre. Furthermore, we have welcomed many visitors to school, including no fewer than three separate theatre companies (Big Foot, the Quantum Theatre of Science and the Young Shakespeare Company,) two dance workshops (Amita Arya taught Form I all about Diwali and Baker from Wise Moves led some African dance sessions to commemorate Black History Month,) Olympic athlete Peter Waterfield and children’s authors Christina Gabbitas and Chris Bradford. I’m sure you have also heard about the wonderful specialists who came to celebrate the school’s sixty-sixth birthday just before half-term through running workshops in Circus Skills, Science, Puppet Making and Storytelling. Whilst thinking of our birthday, it is lovely to recall the huge numbers of pupil-produced kites which could be seen flying over Wandsworth Park at home-time on the day in question!

As ever, it has also been a term of considerable achievements in a myriad of different forms. We were delighted to learn of the Environmental Action Team’s successful application to gain the Green Flag award from Eco-Schools (the highest level of recognition in environmental awareness in education which they supply,) we were thrilled that so many members of last year’s Form VI were able to return to school yesterday and collect their 16+ OCR Latin certificates- five years early, with a 100% pass rate once again (68% at the highest level that can be achieved on the assessment)- and we have all been both educated and entertained by the programme of Friday morning pupil-led assemblies that has run throughout the term. Topics have been very diverse, reflecting a range of projects undertaken in several curriculum areas: Friendship and getting to know each other, Genetics and Diversity, the Great Plague, future visions of London, the Environment, the Seasons, the Second World War, Diwali and the Weather have all been in the spotlight at one point or another! It is always fantastic to see such confident, articulate and talented young people, attributes which were also keenly on show earlier this week during our inter-house Talent Show.

Whilst reading this newsletter, I’m sure you will all turn to Mr Stanley’s pages about the huge range of sporting opportunities which are offered to the children. It is particularly pleasing to note that their performance on the field this term has been very successful, both in terms of matches won (a superb 75%!) but, of course, also in pupils’ general sportsmanship, camaraderie and sense of fair play.

The children have also been hugely enthusiastic to help those less fortunate than themselves. Our pupil Charity Committee has progressed from strength to strength this term and has supported such good causes as Genes for Jeans, Sports for Schools, West London Churches Homeless Concern, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, the Link to Hope Christmas Shoebox campaign and Save the Children. As the children themselves have a real influence on the institutions which we support, the whole fundraising endeavour means so much more to them and is a tangible force for good in shaping character and creating positive attitudes towards their global citizenship.

It has, therefore, been another non-stop term and it is fair to say that there is always something going on inside Hurlingham School! Of course, such a wide portfolio of opportunity and achievement would not be possible without exceptionally dedicated teaching and support teams, all working to give the very best to the children. I’m sure you share my gratitude towards them for their commitment, dedication and determination that each individual pupil can, and will, succeed.

Everyone here at Hurlingham joins me in wishing you and your loved ones an exceptionally joyous festive season; we will all see you again on Tuesday 7 January (or Friday 4 should your child be in Form VI and hungry for some last-minute 11+ practice!) when term reconvenes.

Once again… Happy Christmas!Very best wishes

Jonathan BroughHeadmaster

Form IV Evacuee Afternoon

General NewsAutumn 2013

Term DatesSpring Term 2014Begins Tuesday 7 January

Half Term Monday 17 - Friday 21 February

EndsThursday 3 April

Summer Term 2014Begins Thursday 24 April

Half Term Monday 26 - Friday 30 May

Ends Friday 4 July

Autumn Term 2014Begins Wednesday 3 September

Half Term Monday 20 – Friday 31 October

Ends Friday 12 December

Spring Term 2015Begins Wednesday 7 January

Half Term Monday 16 – Friday 20 February

EndsTuesday 31 March

Summer Term 2015Begins Tuesday 21 April

Half Term Monday 25 – Friday 29 May

Ends Friday 3 July

Trip to the Tower of London

Yesterday I travelled on a train to Waterloo. Then I saw the London Eye and Big Ben. Then I crossed a very huge bridge. After a little while we got on a big boat. I saw lots of other London landmarks. Soon we arrived at the Tower of London. The first thing we did was a ‘Fire Fire’ talk. Then we saw some jewels. Soon we found Henry VIII’s armour and his horses’ armour.

Henry May II P

Star ReviewerLachlan Miranda, II H, was invited by Time and Leisure magazine to review Alice in Wonderland at the Polka Theatre. His review (below) will appear in the January 2014 edition of the magazine published on 26th December.

Reception Autumn 2013

Reception End of Term What an amazing and fun filled first term Reception children have had. Around the World, going on an adventure to find our class toys, fireworks, making new friends, learning how to read and write, mathematics, learning new languages, Explore Time, our incredible Christmas play and not to mention the wonderful school birthday surprises! Mrs Patterson, Miss Ward and Mr Cabourn-Ford are so extremely proud of all of the children. What a fantastic year group! Here are a few of our favourite things:-

“My favourite thing about Reception this term is that I have loved making stuff and it is fun! I have helped Miss Ward think of some great ideas!” Ralph Adamson R W

“The best bit about this term is when I am building planes with Lego. The second best thing was Skyping Father Christmas in the play.” Ellis Griffiths R W

“My favourite thing this term is…..everything!” Isaac Pakenham-Walsh R P

“I really liked the day that Ortan the orangutan went missing. We had to go and find him. We found him near Mr Brough’s office!” Kanon Matsumoto R P

“My most favourite day this term was when mummy and daddy came to watch me in the Christmas play.” Thomas Ward R P “I have enjoyed learning how to write because then you can write things better!” Roxana Atkinson R CF

“I liked the day we did coin rubbings because it’s quite clever.” Albert Mitchell R CF

Thomas Barklem R PSasha September-Downs R P

Form R CF

Fae Inglott R CFGeorgina Hibbert R P

Zara Hopwell R P

ReceptionAutumn 2013

Paper Plate Championships 2013

On Friday 6th December, RW held the Autumn Term ‘Ultimate Paper Plate Championship: Teachers vs. Children’ competition. Both pupils and teachers were given the challenge of using a paper plate, along with any other resources they could find, to create a wonderful Christmas themed piece of art. As chief judge, Mr Brough ruled that the children’s team were victorious against the teachers. Well done R W! Mr Stanley delighted the children by taking them on a magic sleigh ride to deliver presents to children around the world (the paper plate was the steering wheel). However, the Ultimate Autumn Term Champion of 2013 was Mr Cabourn-Ford who created a shadow-theatre featuring Father Christmas himself, with Violet Branch the runner up. Congratulations to both of you!

Reception Christmas PlayWe have had so much fun this half term, especially during the preparation for our Christmas play, ‘A Jolly Old Christmas’. With such a vast range of characters, the children were set the daunting challenge of mastering a difficult script, as well as the hilarious jokes that had been thrown in for good measure! All of the teachers were absolutely astounded by how the children were so positive and keen throughout the whole process. On Tuesday 3rd December, the children managed to impress a packed-out hall with performances that made us not only laugh, but also burst with pride. Reception, you are all amazing!

Miss Ward

Roxana Atkinson R CFMargherita Post R P

Graham Mills R CF

Olivia Tylor R W

Emily Parker R WLauren Hughes R W

Lily Pfeifer R CF

Form I Autumn 2013

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Form I went to the Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell to experience some hands-on science exhibits.

I loved Build It. I went right up to the top and helped build the roof. Oscar Roberts I JA

I liked running up and down on the notes on the giant piano. When I ran up it the sounds got higher. Pippa Brathwaite I JA

I liked climbing all the way to the top of the Look Out tower. Monty Griffin I KA

My favourite part was opening the treasure chest! Jack Kinnear I KA

I enjoyed building the human body. Lavinia helped me. Leah Marks I P

I liked looking through the telescope. I could see trees. Tabitha Booth I P

Autumn LeavesIn Art we have been using paint to mix autumnal colours.

I JA Assembly

On Friday 11th October I JA performed their Seasons Assembly. They told us all about the movement of the earth around the sun and how each of the four seasons are different. They did a brilliant job learning so many songs about the seasons and spoke with confidence.

Well done I JA!

I P Assembly

I P thoroughly enjoyed performing their ‘Diwali’ assembly on Friday 15th November to their parents and the school. They sang and danced beautifully and said their lines confidently and clearly.

Jasmine Dent I KA

Lavinia Salon I P

Kohei Miyajima I JA

My Mum and Dad Make Me Laugh In English, we have written our own version of the story ‘My Mum and Dad Make Me Laugh’ by Nick Sharratt.

My Mum and Dad make me laugh. My Mum likes red. My Dad likes orange. I like scales. My Mum likes the parrot. My Dad likes the lizard. I like the komodo dragon. Arun Baker I P

My Mum and Dad make me laugh. My Mum likes spots. My Dad likes stripes. I like pink. My Mum likes the cheetah. My Dad likes the tiger. I like the pink pig. Bobbie Bryceson I KA

Form IAutumn 2013

Rangoli PatternsForm I have been learning about the Hindu festival of Diwali in RPE. We learned the different ways that Hindus celebrate Diwali and made our own Rangoli patterns using oil pastels and on the computers using the ‘Purple Mash’ program.

Shape PicturesWe have been learning to name and describe the properties of 2D shapes. We enjoyed making our own shape vehicles.

Paloma Jacoulot I P

Arun Baker I P

Constance Bowden I JAAlfie Mitchell I JA

Freddie Carty I KA

Sophie Hettiaratchy I KA

Plane- Paloma Jacoulot l P

Hot air balloon- Emma Borgeaud IKA

Bus- Anouk Brinkman I JA

Painshill ParkLower School went to Painshill Park on a teambuilding day. We had great fun searching for dragons’ eggs and completing challenges to gain clues to find the pirates’ treasure.

Form II Autumn 2013

Newspaper ReportsLast night King James discovered Guy Fawkes trying to blow up The Houses of Parliament. He was caught. Guy Fawkes was a Catholic. He was born in York and joined the Spanish army so he was a gunpowder expert. He has been taken to the Tower of London and he is being tortured and stretched until he confesses. People are celebrating by having bonfires in the streets. LONG LIVE KING JAMES!

Tom Donald II M

Last night Guy Fawkes and some other plotters were plotting to kill the King. Guy Fawkes was a Catholic and he was really good at using gunpowder. But the guards caught Guy Fawkes just in time. Guy Fawkes struggled to escape but he couldn’t. He got really cross. He has been taken to the Tower of London and they will question him to find out the name of the other plotters.

Daniel Roberts II P

Alternative Ending to the Gunpowder PlotGuy Fawkes crouched silently behind thirty-six barrels of gunpowder. Afterthat he found a secret door so he opened the door and walked into a secret corridor. He found a chest of gold. Then he found a map in his pocket and the map led him to the cellar then he lit the gunpowder. The guards smelt the smoke burning. So the guards rushed to the gunpowder but it was too late, the gunpowder had already exploded. Guy Fawkes jumped onto a horse, rode to a ship and sailed to Australia.

Oliver Fraser II H

Guy Fawkes crouched behind thirty-six barrels of gunpowder. Then he heard the crunching sound of foot steps. He was terrified. He took a peek above the thirty-six barrels but it was only his friend. Guy Fawkes asked for a horse and a map. He took his things, said “Thank you” and galloped off very fast. He ended up in the countryside. He liked it there. He stayed there until he could leave.

Alexa Way II H

Diary Entries from the Fire of London

2nd September 1666 Sunday 2nd September 1666I am so happy to be alive. My family and I managed to escape the terrible fire. We were woken last night by the sound of sparks and wood crackling. I saw people jumping out of the windows. The houses were made of wood and thatched roofs. I heard people shouting, “Fire! Fire!” Church bells were ringing, the fire was jumping from house to house. Apparently my friend Aiman said three hundred houses had been burnt to pieces. Then it got glowing brighter. Soon I knew it would wreck the city. It was dreadful and I did not like the burning, blazing, hot fire. The black smoke drifted up my nose and made me cough.

Angus Roberts II H

2nd September 1666

Dear Diary,I am so happy to be alive. We escaped the fire last night. We were woken last night by people screaming, “There’s a fire! Fire!” and the church bells were ringing loudly. The flames jumped to each house. The smell of fire went up my nostrils and the wood had burnt to pieces. It made a big mess. There were people running away because of the fire. You could hear people shouting for help. Crowds of people ran for the River Thames.

Elizabeth Muir II H

Sunday 2nd September 1666

Today I was woken by the sound of horses’ trotting hooves. I leapt out of bed and I felt surprised. I looked out of my window and there was a ginormous sound. I rushed down the stairs and told my mother and father that I could see fire. We got lots of boxes and buckets and ran out of the door. Lots of people were barging through and eventually we got on a boat and fled London. It has been very choppy on the boat but I loved it because I now feel safe.

Maya Ziehe II P

Guy Fawkes came to visit Form II. We interviewed him and then wrote newspaper reports about what we had heard.

Form IIAutumn 2013

Scutari HospitalCrimeaTurkeyDear Mother and Father,I hope you are all well. I have been shot in the leg. Don’t worry , I am not going to die. I have been taken to hospital. When I arrived there were lots of rats, cockroaches and blood on the floor. It smelt revolting and we had to eat rotten food. I felt really sick. Then a lady called Florence Nightingale came into the hospital and changed everything. She cleaned all the rats, cockroaches and blood off the floor. Next she gave me nice clean sheets and a bed. At night she walks along the corridors where we sleep and she carries a lamp. We call her the Lady of the Lamp and she gave us nice food. Now I am really happy and feel safe.

Lots of LoveFromImi

Imi Whelan II P

Dear Family, I have been in this hospital for a long time now. At first it was smelly and there was rotten food. There were no beds, it was full of rats and there were no clean sheets until Florence Nightingale and her nurses came here. They brought clean sheets, nice food and swept the floors. She had a pet tortoise called Jimmy. She made me feel so much better that I can leave here soon.Love from Larry

Alek Mizera II M

Form II have been working very hard in Spanish and learning to talk about themselves. They can say their name, their favourite colour, describe their eye colour and say where they live. They created some fabulous self portraits to accompany their texts.

Form II designed and made their own Tudor Houses.

Romilly Walmsley II P

Florian Young II H

Chloe Keast II M

Nao Ikeda II H Maya Blackie II M

Tallulah Tooth Buxton II P

Rayyan Zawawi II H Joshua Feldman II P

Filippo Russo II M

Theodore Crawford-Bott II P

Anabella Hibbert II MForm II H

Form III Autumn 2013

BoudiccaWe wrote descriptions of Queen Boudicca as part of our History topic.

Boudicca was a fierce warrior with flowing red hair and a colourful tunic. She held a sword, shield and spear. She also wore a helmet. She wore a twisted torc and a huge long cloak held together with a shiny round brooch. She wore a belt around her colourful tunic. She fought the Romans with her Iceni tribe. She was eventually captured, so she drank some poison and died.

Simon and GeorgeOne bright sunny day, under the shimmering sea, there was a very excited fish called Simon. Simon was in Form III. He had a great friend called Squeaker (a dolphin). Squeaker was grey and white on the bottom. Simon was shimmering blue and white, with beautiful fins. There were twenty people in his class and two teachers!One day Simon was told by his teachers, “The sea is a deep and dangerous place”. That very day Simon came across a net. The net had small holes. He thought he could swim in and back out again. “Don’t!” shouted Squeaker, but it was too late. Simon had swum in and the net had swept him up. “HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP!” he shouted. Simon felt the panic rising in his fins.An hour later he found himself in a tank. There was a fish in the tank. Simon knew what sort of fish it was because he had seen this sort in his ‘Fabulous Book of Fish’. It was a bully fish.“Hello.” said the fish. The fish was called George. “What is your name?”“S S S S Simon,” he said. He wished he could go home.Suddenly, Squeaker was outside the window. The tank had a hole. “Simon, jump through the hole!” he said. Simon swam through the hole. Once Simon was home, Squeaker was full of questions. Simon felt very happy to be home.

Siena Chappell III AB

WeatherJanuary new beginning,Resolutions, snowflakes spinning. February frosty fogsWinter shivers, fire-warm logs.

March blows windy, smells of spring,Leaves peek out, brave blackbirds sing.

April showers fall soft and slow,Earth wakes up, and green things grow.

May Day ribbons round a pole,May-time babies, lamb and foal.

June brings summer blazing in,Scent of roses, sun on skin.

July joy means school is out,Time for picnics, heat and drought.

August goes on holiday,Sandy castles, friends to stay.

September sees the autumn come,Plough the fields, one by one.

October gales lash the trees,Leaves a-swirling, crashing seas.

November nights all crisp and cold,Winter coats for young and old.

December dark, yet full of light,Christmas carols, stars so bright.

Written by Lucy CoatesEdited by Hayley Brathwaite III M

Imogen Rodford III AB

Natasha Benton III AB

Sofia Zusi III CB

Emily Gilbert III M

Form III drew what they thought Jesus would look like.

Form IIIAutumn 2013

A Witch’s SpellWe wrote poems about a witch’s spell and tried to think of interesting rhyming couplets.

Bubble, bubble in the tubSpider legs and tail of a cubStick of a tree and sand from the groundBird in the sky and dragon’s eye foundA dinosaur’s bone and a goat’s earAn unknown stone and lots of fear!

Grace Constable III AB

I RememberTim lay fast asleep in his bed. All was quiet. Suddenly he was woken by a strange electronic sound. The Kindle that lay by his bedside was talking! “I remember,” said the Kindle, “I remember when I first came to this house. I was in a cardboard box. I travelled to the house in the Royal Mail. I was a present for Tim’s birthday.”“I remember more than that,” joined in the leather cover that surrounded the Kindle, “I remember when my leather made up part of the buckets of the Great Fire of London! I can remember the people who tried to put out the hot, steamy fire.”“I can remember even more than that,” said the glass screen of the Kindle, “I can remember when I was a grain of sand on a hot beach, bathing in the scorching sunshine.” Tim was astonished! He could not believe what he was hearing. How could these objects be talking?

Ben Young III CB

The Talking ParcelOne fine day a little parcel floated across the wavy sea. A voice was calling out from the parcel, it was saying “Help! Help! I am stuck in a parcel!” On a nearby beach there was a girl called Rosalina. She was building a huge sandcastle and she was singing “La, la, la, la, I’m going to get some shells today.” So Rosalina walked down to the sea to collect some shells to put on her sandcastle. As she walked towards the waves she tripped up on a parcel. To her surprise the parcel went “Ouch!” Rosalina picked up the small parcel and said “Err… Hello,” in a scared voice, “Do you want me to unwrap you?”“Yes please,” replied the parcel. So Rosalina unwrapped the parcel and inside was a small fairy. The fairy spoke, “Hello my name is Katie. What is yours?”“My name is Rosalina.” “Can you help me?” asked Katie.“Of course, what can I help you with?” replied Rosalina. Katie began telling Rosalina about Jack, a boy who

had stolen her magic shell and then wrapped her in a parcel and sent her out to sea. “What does the magic shell do?” asked Rosalina. “Well in Fairyland the magic shell makes all the beaches clean and we need it back. If we don’t get it back all the beaches will become polluted and nobody will use them,” said Katie in a worried voice.“That’s terrible!” said Rosalina, “Where is Jack now?” Katie told Rosalina that Jack was in Fairyland. They decided they would travel to Fairyland and get the magic shell back.

Katie took Rosalina to a beautiful carriage. To Rosalina’s great surprise Katie started talking to the carriage! “Wakey wakey,” said Katie. The carriage woke up and asked Katie where she would like to travel to. Katie explained that they would like to travel to Jack’s Castle. The carriage took off and they travelled through the sky to Fairyland. “I’m so excited!” said Rosalina. They landed at Jack’s Castle

in Fairyland. “Where shall we look for the shell?” asked Rosalina. “My magic powers tell me that it is in the dining room. But we will need to watch out for the evil goblins!” said Katie. “Evil goblins!” replied Rosalina in a scared voice, “I don’t want to meet any evil goblins, they do not sound nice.”“You will be fine as long as you stay next to me,” said Katie.

Katie and Rosalina went to the dining room. The goblins were there guarding the magic shell. Katie used all of her magic on the goblins and Rosalina grabbed the shell. Finally Katie had her magic shell back again. They ran back to the carriage and then flew back to the beach. “Thank you so much for your help,” said Katie, “Now all the beaches in Fairyland will be clean for ever.”

Jemima Kwiecinski III CB

Daisy Carty III CB Arabella Reading III CB

Form IV Autumn 2013

The HeartYour heart is about as big as your fist. Your heart pumps your blood around your body.Blood leaves the heart through arteries. Arteries are tubes with thick walls.Your heart has four chambers.Arteries and veins are blood vessels.Your heart beats around seventy times a minute when you are resting.

Joy Harrison IV R

We investigated how doing different activities affected our heart rate. We did each activity for one minute and rested in between.

Results

Name Activity Heart rate per minute

Moby Jumping on the spot 102Toby Jumping on the spot 108Moby Punching the air 180Toby Punching the air 140Moby Jumping jacks 160Toby Jumping jacks 168Moby Swimming 140 (out of water!)Toby Swimming 184 (out of water!)Moby Sitting 80Toby Sitting 80

Conclusion

I found out that punching the air made my heart rate increase the most and sitting made my heart rate increase the least. Our hearts need to beat faster when we exercise because blood takes oxygen to our muscles.

Moby Andreae IV D

CliffhangerThe scorching sun shone through the teal blue sky to the rocky cliffs below. The brightness of the sun was distracting and making Sarah’s vision difficult. Her stomach was churning with fear; her face looked down at the interminable cliffs below. “Try to reach the main rope!” instructed John. Sarah, panting for oxygen, could not hear him, she was petrified.

As she clung on with all her might, waiting for reinforcement, a helicopter came from the other side of the dangerous ravine. Now Sarah was gradually slipping. “Don’t worry, someone’s coming” shouted John.“I’m slipping” replied Sarah. Suddenly the wire sagged, the third person came whizzing down with a rescue rope.

The third man threw the rope, luckily Sarah caught it. Just as she started to tie a knot, she let go of John’s hand, her only way to survive was the rope. She just managed to tie a knot. Everyone gave a sigh of relief. John and the third man had saved Sarah from this dramatic event.

Nicholas Pleasance IV R

The Haunted HouseI was standing in front of a terrible, horrifying haunted house…Slowly, the gates creaked open as the gargoyles’ eyes turned bright red. They seemed to come to life as they glowed ferociously in the beaming moonlight. The house looked eerie and spooky, its bright light standing out from the dark night was a sign that someone was in there… awake! The arched, mossy and dull grey gravestones were old and battered. The grass was trimmed short and dark green in colour. Behind the house was a forest that looked more like an overgrown garden with naked trees and dried-out grass.

Fitz Andreae IV M

The dilapidated gates opened and the fiery-eyed statues stared down. The cob-bled path was littered with tomb stones. It was dark and eerie. Up in the sky, the bats screamed and flapped their wings noisily. The black crumbling walls held up the smashed windows. The enormous doors creaked on their rusty hinges.

Lulu Bryn-Jones IV D

Describing an Imaginary SettingBrightness filtered through the window, bathing Max’s room in a pale light. The stars glittered playfully chasing each other over the night sky. The trees danced in the breeze that wafted through the windows. When Max moved, he felt the dewy grass seep through his shoes. Max moved forward, tentatively looking around him. A creeper trailed up the wall, randomly winding its way. The trees were illuminated by the light from the window. They were silky-smooth to the touch but were easy to grip. Perfect for climbing. Max smiled, looked cautiously behind him and gingerly started to climb. The tree was overgrown and was rotting at the top.

Ella Male IV D

Form IVAutumn 2013

Inside My Head

ScarinessScariness is pitch black,It feels like an earthquake,It tastes like a sour lemon,It smells like fear,It looks like a petrifying shadow,It sounds like an earth shattering scream,Scariness makes fear for us all.

Louis Bowen-Rayner IV D

So many questioning thoughts floating in my head,Why is it so dark?Who invented cupcakes?

Thinking freely, Thinking…thinking

Lots and lots of unique thoughts,Some about doing my homework,One urging me to play my guitar,One trying to find a way to stop my annoying brother getting in my way.


How do people paint such mind-blowing pictures?Another thought my brain whispers,How high can I sing?


So many colliding thoughts seeking a place in my mind,Sneaking to the top of my brain,Whispering to me.


My brain feels like a two storey building,Some thoughts climb up the stairs, While some disappear like smoke, Through the chimney,And out of the house I created in my head.


My thoughts, so different from all the rest.

Megan Gill IV R

In my head there are lots of things.There’s video games, having an untucked shirtRemembering spellings.

Thinking about what is for lunch, to what my mum’s doing at work.Doing my homework, going to bed at night And wondering what I might dream about.

I also think about football and if we will win All the wonderful places I’ve been,Back to football, not to get kicked in the shin.

I wonder when we get our kittens, and also about Santa Claus’s new mittens

I think about parties and eating lots of smartiesThen comes cake, which reminds me to celebrate!

I think about maths and the Rebel alliance, Then I think about science.I think about planes And also new names.

I think about my grandparents and their petsWho sometimes have to go to the vets.I think about bike ridingAnd recycling.

And last of all, I think about my mum, dad and sisterBecause I love them all.

Finn Pfiefer IV R

Is PaperMaking new storiesAnd paper aeroplanes.

And planesFiguring out how they flyAnd wondering if I should be a pilotTransporting the world.

And buildingsMaking houses out of LegoAnd watching the builders workWith their amazing finished housesGrand Designs!

Rakkan Zawawi IV D

Isabella Locke IV M

HappinessHappiness is sun yellow,And it tastes like toothpaste,It sounds like laughter on a comedy show,Happiness feels like plumped up pillows,And looks like clean, white snow,It smells like rose-scented soap.Happiness is in our family and the love they give you!

Peter Lucas IV D

Olivia Hulton IV M

Our afternoon began with a talk from Mr Randall. It was really interesting because he helped us to understand how we would have felt if we were evacuees.

He and his twin brother were not sent as evacuees as he was able to stay with his mother who decided to keep them both and move to another place in the country. They rented a house there for a month, but they had to pay a pound every day to stay. They were excited because they were in a new place, but nervous because they liked being at home. They shared an Anderson shelter with their neighbours. After a while they decided it was too expensive and lots of work, so they moved back to their home in London. Sadly, when they returned they discovered their neighbours had been bombed. He was very relieved it wasn’t them!

After Mr Randall had told us his story he showed us the gas masks, he said, everyone had to have one, but there was no need to use them. We then talked about the food they ate, and got to try some. I liked the carrot cookies and the spam sandwiches, but I am happy we don’t have to have rations now and I can eat what I like!

Rationing was a pain for everyone because when they lined up for food, they only got a tiny amount of butter, a few eggs and small amounts of other things, which had to last them a long time. Some people grew their own vegetables on the top of their Anderson shelter.

The Anderson shelter was used in your back yard. It was very stable and safe

and was there in case bombs were dropped. It was not very comfortable because it was cramped, would flood a lot, and could become smelly.

We also talked about the Morrison shelter, this was either under your table in your house, most people had theirs there. Or it was in your bedroom. Some people liked having them because they preferred to stay at home.

I would have felt very, very sad and nervous because I would miss my mum and dad because I would have been with them from when I was born and for another eight years. I might have also felt excited because I would meet new people and discover the new house and maybe see the beautiful green grass and the turquoise sky and most of all see the view and to discover the animals. (Wow imagine that!)

Ollie Stanley IV M

On Wednesday we all dressed up as evacuees. I have realised that being evacuated must have been really scary because you might never see your parents ever again. Also, you might never have been to the countryside before or even seen farm animals, which could have made evacuated children feel very unsettled and nervous. Evacuees were sent to the train station and packed onto a train with lots of other children and some teachers. Even though I’m sure it was scary, I think it would also have been quite exciting because you could have lots of different adventures.

The stories I heard from Mr Randall were very interesting. He told us all about evacuees. He was also evacuated when he was a child, but he was evacuated with his mum and his brother whilst his dad went off to fight. He wrote to his dad whilst his dad was off fighting in the war. Mr Randall was given a gas mask, but he found that he did not need it because there were no gas bombs. There were lots of different types of gas masks, and Mr Randall bought his old gas mask to show us. He also had a ration book that his mum looked after for him, and he showed us what a WWII helmet looked like. We saw a picture of him with his twin brother and he looked very smart.

Some of the food that was eaten during WWII was Spam. It is a mixture of ham and jelly in a tin, and it came from America. It was used instead of fresh meat because you did not have to heat it, and you could have it whenever you wanted. Because it was tinned, it would last for a long time and never rot. Fresh meat was expensive, and a lot of farmers also had to leave their farms to go and fight, and so that is why Britain had to import meat from America.

We had a really fun afternoon on Wednesday. We tasted some of the Spam sandwiches, and also some Digestive biscuits and jam sandwiches. I decided that I would rather not try the Spam, but some of my friends did, and I think that they liked it.

Olivia Hulton IV M

On the day, I felt quite scared and a little nervous. The children were dressed in dark colours and we carried teddies as in World War II. In my mind came thoughts such as “What am I doing?”, “Where am I?” But I also felt strangely excited about what would happen to me. When I returned to the classroom it was a relief because we all thought we were really going to be evacuated! It was quite ‘creepy’ when we were all thinking that we were going to be evacuated…The day turned out to be really fun.

Yasna Spada IV R

Form IV Autumn 2013

Evacuee Afternoon at School

Roshi Hogath IV M

Thomas Faillenet IV R

Ilia Sadeghipour IV R

Olivia Feldman IV R

Form IV/Form VAutumn 2013

A Review of the Christmas FairI loved this year’s Christmas Fair. Here are a few of the reasons why I think it was brilliant.

First of all, as everyone came in there was a raffle to enter with great prizes for the grown ups. As I entered the main hall it was amazing. There were loads of activities for boys and girls to take part in and the Christmas tree was bigger than ever before.

Later, as I explored more I saw that the whole ground floor was filled with stalls: a barbecue, Santa’s Grotto, and so much more. I particularly liked the flowers on one of the stalls.

The Christmas Fair is held every year. It is a great way to raise money for the PTA. I predict next year’s fair will be even better.

Camilla Constable, V H

Cinderella was forced to do all the

work by her stepmother and sisters.

Cinderella was really sad because her step

sisters had broken her ballroom dress , so she

won’t be the one who dances with the prince.

Cinderella was very surprised when the

godmother made her a dress.

Cinderella was very lucky because she was

chosen to dance.

Cinderella’s stepsisters were really angry that

they weren’t chosen.

At the end Cinderella got married to the prince

and they lived together for the rest of their life.

Smilla Oden IVM

Why am I

doing all

the work. They

destroyed

my dress.

There

you go. Thank

you.

Why is

she

dancing

The Daily

Fitz

All About MeAt the start of Form IV, all the children created a family motto and family shield to introduce themselves to their new year group

Form IV ICT

Lilly Nopper IV D

Sam Tadayon Wadman IV R

Phoebe McCarrol IV M

Nicholas Pleasance IV RFitz Andreae IV M

Smilla Oden IV M

Form V Autumn 2013

Autumn Term Form VI“There is no substitute for hard work.” Thomas Edison

From day one, Form VI had little option but to take on a serious and mature attitude towards their studies, a task some naturally found easier than others. Yet with a profound commitment, they have ploughed through the work designed to prepare them for the upcoming entrance examinations – a process that began at the start of this term and will continue into the next. As the term has wound on, the level of work increased, and the children focused their attention on their own individual strengths and weaknesses with a strong sense of independence, gravity and urgency, rising to every challenge placed before them.

Obviously the term was not simply a matter of all work and no play, even though at times, the children may be forgiven to recall the opposite! Form VI found time in their busy schedules to enjoy the African Dance workshop, and participate in a drama workshop / performance run by the Young Shakespeare Company to explore the plot and characters of Romeo and Juliet.

Highlights must also include the events on School Birthday, particularly the opportunity to fly the kites they made, their forage into outdoor activities on Wimbledon Common, the Festive Celebration with opportunities for them all to perform in a variety of different ways, and not forgetting the Staff Panto; welcome respites from the rigours of the classroom.

Christmas Poems and Cartoons

To relieve the monotony of the composition practice in their English lessons, some Form VI children were given the option of either writing a poem about Christmas, or drawing a cartoon / picture to encapsulate something about this term.

History Powerpoint Presentations

As part of their History topic this term, studying Britain since 1948, some Form VI children were tasked in preparing a Powerpoint presentation on how modes of transport have changed and developed over the past sixty years, which they then had to deliver to their classmates.

The Golden Hinde

In October, Form V visited the Golden Hinde to support their work on Tudor Exploration.

When Form V went to the Golden Hinde it was amazing! We knew it was a replica but it gave us all a picture of what the Golden Hinde actually looked like.

We went by Underground and that was quite stressful, but when we got there it was worth it. First, Mr Edwards’s and Miss Hopkins’s group went on while Mrs Moy’s and Mrs Nunn’s group played fun quizzes.

When we got on, the girls had to be called boys names because girls were not allowed on the Golden Hinde. As we got on, we turned left and headed on to the bow of the boat where we sat down as we were told all about the punishments on board.

Next we headed into Sir Francis Drake’s private headquarters. Sir Francis Drake was the captain on board and the only one with a bed! Then we went down to the gun deck where we saw how they shot the cannonballs. The ceiling was very low but when we went lower we saw how the sailors slept. There the ceiling was even lower! When we went down the stairs we had to go backwards.

When we got off we had lunch and sadly had to go home. I think everyone learned something that day.

Izzy Thomas V E

Visiting the King’s Court

On Friday 22nd November Form V went to visit Henry VIII’s palace at Hampton Court; which is five hundred years old!

KitchensFirst we had a tour of the kitchens. I was amazed that they have six enormous dusty, dark fireplaces. The poor little spit boy would have been turning the spit. If I did that I think that I would be burnt to death. I think the kitchen is the biggest place of all. Up to six hundred people were fed from there everyday. There was also a banqueting hall.

Bedrooms and Living Rooms.After a workshop about the young Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, we had a look around Henry’s apartments. The beds were gigantic and so tall. Most of them were velvety red with velvety red curtains. They were very dark and gloomy even though they were owned by the rich! The servants did not even have a bed to sleep in, they slept on the floor. The living rooms were very tall but not very wide. They didn’t have TVs in that era so I think it could have been boring in the evening.

Corridors and Tapestry RoomsThe tapestry rooms were fantastic, amazing, beautiful and magnificent. I don’t know how anyone could have sewn it! Now the corridors, the spooky corridors.. There is a myth that Catherine Howard had displeased the King and been sent to prison and then escaped, screaming and running away from the guards, and now people think they can hear her screams in the spooky corridors.

GardensFinally behind the Palace there were formal gardens. They led down to a fountain and overlook the Royal Park. It would be a good jousting place.

Allegra Maberry V M

Form VIAutumn 2013

St. Nicholas’s ArrivalIn December, when the days are dark,On the 25th something goes off with a spark!It’s Christmas Day; everyone’s full of cheer,When St. Nicholas comes with his reindeer.

We all put up the Christmas tree,Everyone’s merry and filled up with glee,Baubles, and lights, and tinsel, and more,Under the tree are presents galore!

During the night, I wait in my bedAll tucked up excited, cuddling my ted.I’ve put my stocking down by my feetSo in the morning I wake up with presents to greet.

The turkey is cooked and put on a plate,With carrots and potatoes, all of which look so great!Next comes the mince pies and the Christmas pud,All tasting delicious; Christmas dinner is so good.

And at the end of the day,“Merry Christmas!” we say,As I wave a hand and call, “Goodbye”I can’t help but enjoy another yummy mince pie.

Florence Howard VI G

A Christmas PoemSerene winds breezed through the house,All that was heard was a ‘squeak’ of a mouse.Outside a bright, white sheet blankets the earth,Glistening, and winking, excited for the Birth.The Christmas tree surrounded with presents galore,Plenty more, it seems, than the year before.“Ho, Ho, Ho”: Santa sangBefore flying down the chimney with one massive ‘BANG!’Soon he hears footsteps clattering down the stairs,“Time for my exit; better make myself scarce!”Over-excited children race in, straining to seeWhat surprises lie for them underneath the tree.So much to take in on a cold Christmas mornAs a babe in Bethlehem is newly born.

Basty Brett VI G

Team Building Day

Drama Workshop

Kite Building during the School Birthday

Alice Sugarman VI G

Noah Wakely VI G

Thomas Stuart-Smith VI G

Hurlingham Sport Autumn 2013

It’s been an exceptionally busy sporting term at Hurlingham. Curriculum sports continue to flourish throughout the school and the sheer enjoyment on children’s faces during lessons is clear to see. In competitive sports there have been more than 150 matches played across the Middle and Upper school year groups and team results are stronger than ever. The children continually rise to the physical challenges of school sports and, as a department, we are always so proud of their achievements.

Sports ClubsMany thanks once again for the continued support of our extra-curricular sports programme. All sports staff report that the children have thoroughly enjoyed the extra opportunities on offer. The clubs really do help to accelerate the children’s physical development and skills, whilst having fun at the same time. The term has seen more than two hundred participants attend a sports club of some variety, either after school or on a Saturday morning, and this staggering level is set to be maintained during the Spring term.

Netball SeasonForm III

It has been a truly exciting term of netball for the Form III girls and the progress made over the last few months has been remarkable. In their first fully competitive season, the girls have travelled to all corners of the borough to test their skills and have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with! Amongst wins at Hornsby House and Fulham Prep and hard fought draws with Parkgate and Prospect House, the performance of the season came whilst away to Harrodian. It was one of the finest displays of Year III netball I have ever watched, in a match where children’s skills and game understanding clicked together perfectly. Keep up the great work girls!

Form IV

The progression made by the Form IV girls has been fabulous this term. Their movement, special awareness and understanding of the game have certainly reached new levels and this helped them achieve some excellent results. Victories over Finton House, Harrodian and The Hall have given them great confidence to tackle any opposition.

Some of the girls were invited to play in their first Hurlingham School tournament which was hosted by Holy Cross School. It was a very exciting afternoon, with lots of fabulous netball being played. After an exhausting seven matches, the girls came second in the ‘Plate’ competition.

Form V

Consistency was the key for the Form V girls this term! In every match they remained focused and determined to get the right result. Strong performances versus schools such as The Hall, Roche, Prospect House and Parkgate led to an exceptional display whilst away at Harrodian in November. Every girl in the entire year group played her part, as all four teams were victorious.

In the local schools tournament, the first team played brilliantly and were unlucky to finish in fourth place, losing some close games by the narrowest of margins!

Form VI

The attitude of the Form VI girls has been brilliant in their final term of netball and they have continually worked hard to improve right up to their very last fixture. A majority of their fixtures have resulted in victories and they should be very proud of their achievements over the years.

In their final netball tournament representing Hurlingham, the girls fought hard for a place in the ‘Cup’ competition and this fighting spirit paid off, Hurlingham School was announced to be in the top five out of twelve schools. Bring on the hockey season girls!

KarateThis year saw the start of a brand new inter-school Karate tournament for Jardine Karate students-‘JK Teams’.

Students competed in teams against each other over five separate events scoring differing point levels for wins, draws and losses attained.

The students were encouraged to coach and support their team members and demonstrate camaraderie, spirit and respect: the milestone attitudes of karate.

After an incredibly exciting and close final (only one point separated the top teams going into the last event), Hurlingham School Karate Team emerged victorious.

The Karate programme at Hurlingham has grown from strength to strength over the years and is presently the best it has ever been!

I would like to take this moment to congratulate you all, thank each and every student for their efforts throughout the year (as well as parents’ support) and wish you a healthy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Sensei Matt

Hurlingham SportAutumn 2013

Football SeasonForm III

The Form III boys and girls have thoroughly enjoyed their first full season of matches. Despite a slow start to the season, their heads never dropped and they showed their determination to give their all! Both individual and team performances have continually improved over the weeks and they have come to realise that focus and hard work really pays off. Notable and deserved wins in the latter half of the season versus Fulham Prep and Eaton House showed just how far the teams have come over the past ten weeks.

Form IV

The Form IV boys yet again proved that they are a group with strength in depth. With three very strong teams, a healthy competition for places is evident and the entire group train and play hard. During all fixtures this term, their attitude has been outstanding and this has been reflected in their performances. Early season victories versus Prospect House, Finton House and Hornsby House only increased the confidence of the teams and this shone through into their tournament play. A gold, one silver and two bronze medal positions in local tournaments were deserved recognition for an excellent season.

Form V

Boys from Form V have had a mixed bag of results this term. Poor weather and cancelled fixtures unfortunately made their season a little ‘stop start’, however some performances showed the growing potential within the teams. Wins away to Har-rodian and at home versus Prospect House and The Roche were highlights of their season, with the latter impressing the most. Trailing 1-3 at half time, the boys showed great character to produce six second-half goals to record a smashing 7-3 victory. Well done boys!

Form VI

It has been another truly remarkable term for the boys in Form VI. The year group has certainly set the bar for the teams who wish to follow in their footsteps! The Form VI first team went a second consecutive season undefeated in all competi-tions and the drive, determination and team spirit has most certainly filtered down into the entire group. The season finale was the Prospect House tournament, where we fielded a team in both the A and B categories. Both teams came away as Gold Medal winners, however even more impressive was that neither team conceded a goal! A tremendous final football season at Hurlingham boys, you will all be a hard act to follow.

House MatchesHouse football and netball fixtures proved to be an extremely close run affair again this term, and it was great to see how passionate and proud the children are when representing their House. All matches were played in a fantastic spirit and our congratulations go to Swan and Mallard Houses who won this term’s football and netball cups respectively.

Form IV footballers meet David BeckhamForm VI tournament winners

Badge Winners Autumn 2013

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House Points CupCongratulations to Kingfisher House, who won the cup in the first half of term and who have also been victorious this half of term.

House Points First Half of Term

Points Second Half of Term

Total Points Since September

Heron 3006 2649 5655

Kingfisher 3344 2993 6337

Mallard 3172 2813 5985

Swan 3138 2857 5995

A total of 23972 points have been awarded this term. Well done!

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