LENT TERM 2012
A very happy New Year and Chinese New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Dragon. Christmas seems such a long time ago but it was a wonderful chance to catch up with my children and enjoy some time to read, knit and eat! Thank you to the many parents and girls who gave me some wonderful gifts; I enjoyed opening them on Christmas morning, your generousity and kindness are much appreciated. This term has been action packed already; we (Elise, Maddy, Lavanya, Kathryn) were edged out of the Boarders Quiz by a formidable PG, Boarders' Council represented by Katie Hung and Boma George are meeting fortnightly, Food Committee represented by Gabi Laine and Cornelia Bentsen and Izzy Spence are preparing an assembly, Sixth Form enjoyed some food and dancing at the IC for Burns Night and there was much excitement to be had at the Inter-House Football Competition which saw our Year 9 team draw with PG and beat the small Lambardians, the Middle School drew with PG and the Sixth Form team shockingly lost to GIH but pulled a win out of the bag against PG. There was tremendous team spirit and a great atmosphere in the Sports Hall. Thanks go to Boma, Juhi, Rosie, Izzy, Amanda, Cornelia, Grace, Maddy, Frankie, Chantal, Kathryn, Jasmine, Wing, Becca, Sam, Elise, Christie, Charlotte, and Alix for their participation and to all those who came to give moral (and vocal) support!
We have welcomed two exchanges this term, one from Belgium and one from Spain. Our Lower 6th are reciprocating and wll be enjoying a short stay there this and next term. After February half term there are 3 more exchanges arriving from Lyon for the Lower 6th and we will also be welcoming 4 scholarship candidates who will be entering the school in Year 9 next year.
Uniform continues to be a sore spot for students. I would be grateful for your support at home to ensure the girls are returning to school with the correct footwear, outerwear and uniform. Nail varnish is not allowed and only a small amount of jewellery. We as tutors and Houseparents remind them endlessly, but support from home is always welcomed.
Half term is soon approaching, I would be grateful if you could email me your daughter's departure plans as soon as you know them. The Half Term starts at 4:10 on the 10th February. The House will re-open on the morning of the 19th February. The next exeat is March 9th to 11th.
Please feel free to get in touch with me kel@sevenoaksschool.org if there is any other information you would like to see on our House Page.
Kristine Lewis
TAXI INFORMATION: Please make any taxi requests to Matron on jbt@sevenoaksschool.org. Where possible, we group students from the other houses to reduce the cost to the student. We use the company A2B whose details are 01732-884242 or malcolm.head@btconnect.com. Bookings should, however, be made through Matron.