Heywood House Newsletter Summer 2022

Heywood House

Summer 2022 Newsletter

Head of House: Ana M Jones     [email protected]

House Captain:  Oscar V-D Cultural Captain: Beth S

Sports Captains: Rebecca F & Matthew S-A

The Summer term is the one that everybody looks forward to. Despite the time spent in exam revision, and the endless hours in the drill hall, the improving weather sees the cricket pitches, tennis courts and athletics ground buzzing with pupils. In spite of the expected apprehension from the 5^th and U6th form regarding final exams, they know that once the hard work is over they can prepare for an extended Summer break with celebrations on the horizon for the U6th. It was fantastic to be able to gather again in Summer socials, House dinner, Leavers’ Service and Sports day, and after three years without these social events, I could not have asked for more from every Heywood pupil involvement. Heywood pupils have risen to every challenge presented and made me proud to be Head of their House.

ACADEMIC

As a House, pupils achieved 853 merits in the summer term, an average of 7.68 merits per pupil, which is less than in previous summer terms, but enough to award Heywood the Merits Cup

We have, however, the 1^st and 2^nd highest achievers in the school, a couple of merits short from a Platinum Distinction, the 4^th formers Amelia L (48 merits) and Niamh M (43 merits) collected a Gold Distinction this term and were also awarded the Fourth Form Effort Prizes, awarded to only 4 pupils in their year. Congratulations to Ameila and Niamh for this fantastic achievement.

Many Heywoodians were also prize winners. In U6th, Sophie H collected 3 prizes, in Business, EPQ and History, Rebecca F was awarded the prestigious Mathematics Prize, and Beth S collected the Psychology prize. Our L6th were also winners, especially Ella H who collected the Economics Prize, Kitty W was awarded the English Literature Prize, Keela W collected the History Prize, Austin D won the Science (Talbot) Prize and finally Petra C collected the Theatre Studies Prize.

In Middle School, Henry H collected the Geography Prize and Harrison E collected the Religious Studies Prize. Monty C in 4^th Form collected the Attainment Prize.

In Lower  School, the stars were Louie G and Liv Y who collected the 2^nd Form Attainment Prize, for the 2^nd year running, and Holly C who collected the Effort Prize. Cameron L, following his sisters successful path, collected the 1^st Form Attainment Prize.

There were also special prizes awarded to Jack C and Ellie R who collected the Denstone Parents’ Events Prize for their performance in their GCSE exams.

DISTINCTIONS

Apart from the 2 Gold Distinctions mentioned above, Heywood pupils were hard at work and the following were awarded Silver and Bronze distinctions:

Silver Distinctions (+20 merits): 1^st Form: Thomas J (23). 4^th Form: Louis C (29), Monty C (25) and Fraser C (20)

A further 36 were awarded Bronze Distinction for 10 merits: 1st Form:  Juana G-G, Oliver H-J, Joe G, Orla M, Lucy S, Carlos G-G, Izzy O, Freya F-W, Cameron L, Harry R, Sam S, Isabelle D, Seb J.  2^nd Form: Archie J, Holly C, Isla S, Eve S, Lucy D, Amber D, Samuel B, Louie G. 3^rd Form: Daisy H, Hugo M,  Eisah C, Megan K, Ted B, Fraser D, Charlie G, Louis C, Kaif K, Esther C, Edward S. 4^th Form: Elizabeth C, Joe B, Annabelle I, Anya P.

DRAMA

Summer Term has been a busy term for 4th formers who were occupied writing and performing their GCSE Devised Plays which were inspired by “Pressing Issues”. Fraser C and Anya P performed in Going Under, a dystopian tragedy tackling the possible consequences of extreme climate change, and inspired by a real weather disaster in China.

Junior dramatists were on stage on the Lower School Musical production of Oliver! JR. Holly C took centre of stage as Mrs Bedwin and delivered a superb performance. Esther C as Widow Corney was also impressive. Five 1^st formers were in Fagin’s gang: Sam S (who also played Noah Claypole), Joe G (Nipper), Orla M, Lucy S and Izzy O (who also performed during the medley show in Speech Day and Prizegiving.  Isabelle D appeared in the Workhouse Ensemble, and 3^rd Formers Amber D, Eve S and Liv Y (also as Charlotte) were part of the Adult Ensemble. Behind the stage, Megan K, Freya F-W, Jean H, Isla S and Lucy D helped with the set and props design, and Anya P shared her dramatic skills as a Student Director. As always Heywood tutor, Mrs C Dawson was their invaluable Music Director.

The cast for the Senior Musical production 9 to 5 next academic year has been announced. I’d like to congratulate Ellie R for her role as Violet. Kitty W, Eloise B, Petra C, Aaron B, Henry H, Nathan E and Charlie E have also been casted in main roles. Chloe C, Anya P and Esther C will form part of the Ensemble with Kitty and Eloise as Leads.

CULTURAL CUP

Heywood was awarded the Cultural Cup. Well done everyone for their contributions to the Arts, especially to Anthony C (1^st place in Question Time), Sam S (2^nd place in Castle Competition), Fraser D, Sophie H and Louis C (3^rd place in House Quiz), Lam C, Charlie G and Aaron B (2^nd place in Chess), Lam C and Freya F-W (1^st place in Photography Competition) and 4^th form pupils for their 3^rd place in Film Festival Be Kind, Rewind.

HEYWOOD SOCIAL EVENTS

At last, parents and pupils have been able to enjoy the social events that stopped three years ago when we were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions. Heywood Summer BBQ was a joyful event, which despite the chill in the air, was well-supported by parents and pupils.

On the 28^th June, 90 pupils and 7 tutors attended the annual House dinner at Yeldersley Hall. There were fabulous speeches, fantastic food, and a fun disco.

SPORTS FINALS

Sports finals were a display of superb house spirit with all but one events filled in with keen participators.

The events started on Friday with the utterly demanding race Paarlauf.

1^st  form: Freya F-W and Cameron L (5^th Place)

2^nd Form: Liv Y and Louie G (3^rd Place)

3^rd Form: Gracie J and Kaif K (2^nd Place)

4^th Form: Amelia L and Charles W (2^nd Place)

5^th Form: No entry

L6th: Eloise B and C E (3^rd Place)

U6th: Beth S and Oscar VD (2^nd Place)

We had an awesome start on a sunny and hot Saturday afternoon with Oscar Van-D leading the Leavers’ Relay and finishing in 1^st place.

This was followed by an afternoon of great success and record breaking performances. These are some of the best results of Sports Finals:

John N: 1^st in High Jump

Louis C: 1^st in High Jump and in Triple Jump

Louie G: 1^st in High Jump

Sophie H: 1^st in High Jump and Discus

Rebecca F: 1^st in Javelin (with a School new record: 31m20)

Ben C: 1^st in Javelin

Sam B: 1^st in Discus

Edie N: 1^st in Shot Put

Harrison E: 1^st in 100 m and in 400m

Charlie H: 1^st in 800m

Ellie R: 1^st in 400m

Charles W: 1^st in 1500m

Louis C, Harrison E, Charles W and John N: 1^st in 100m

Ellie R, Daisy H, Ella H, A Lewis:  1^st in 400m Relay

And an amazing 2^nd finish in the 24x100m Big Relay.

It is not only about 1^st places, there were some commendable performances of pupils stepping up to run races in the last minute, or to volunteer to run where nobody else wanted to: Megan K, Niamh M, Frankie S, Zeb A, Gracie J, Bronwyn W, Eloise B, Fraser D, Oliver R, Beatrice Dt and Freya F-W. They demonstrated real house spirit.

THANK YOU

I would like to thank Heywood tutors for their support and commitment: Charlotte Dawson, James Hartley, Chris Farman, Jade Potter, Jon Tomlinson, Kathryn Molyneaux, and Michael Watson.

 Also a special thanks to Heywood Sports Captains (Matt S-A and Rebecca F), Heywood Cultural Captains (Beth S) and Heywood House Captain, Oscar V-D, for their excellent work organising their teams and motivating pupils to participate and building a superb House spirit.

Farewell!

..And so the time comes to say goodbye to our fantastic U6th Leavers: Lucie A, Will A Ben C, Lam C, Rebecca F, Miller H, Sophie H, Amelia K, Edie, Neville M-P, Mackenzie P, Beth S, Matt S-A, Dae S and Oscar V-D

You have been a superb group to work with. I hope you will take away fond and lasting memories of your time at Denstone and in Heywood House. All of Heywood wish you good fortune and prosperity on what ever path you take!

In addition we say farewell to Mr James Hartley who has been an inspirational tutor to Heywood pupils for nearly two decades.

Congratulations to Jack C on his appointment as Captain of Heywood House.