Category : SUBJECTS
The French Club invite you to watch a role play relating to the French conversation at the café.
This year as we are celebrating the Jubilee of Mercy, fifty students have committed to being Apostles of Mercy. On Monday the 9th and 16th of May, several of these Apostles of Mercy from year 7, 8 and 9 went on a pilgrimage to Westminster Cathedral. The purpose for our pilgrimage was to to give them the opportunity to follow the ‘Way of Mercy’, starting at the Holy Door.
“On Monday the 16th of May we went on a pilgrimage to Westminster Cathedral. Before the pilgrimage, we prepared for our journey by going to confession at school and going to Mass at our local parish ‘Our Lady Help of Christians’. Fr Mark said Mass and asked us to pray for him. At the Cathedral we followed the ‘Way of Mercy’, starting at the Holy Door and then following the ‘Way of Mercy’ route, reflecting on different aspects of mercy at various stations around the Cathedral. At these stations we read some information about the different acts of mercy and prayed. By going through the Holy Door, following the ‘Way of Mercy’, confessing our sins and attending Mass, we received an indulgence.” (Mary Wheatley and Zoe Sotto)
Our Apostles of Mercy were encouraged to hope as Pope Francis expressed that we may ‘experience the joy of encountering that grace which transforms all things.’
AS Biology Field Trip 2016
On the 20th April an intrepid band of AS biologists set out to investigate some of the wild and remote regions of Amersham, courtesy of the Amersham Field Studies Centre. It was tough day with the beautiful sunshine, flowering bluebells and only a warm classroom to retire to if it all became too much.
The serious side to this adventure was to give our budding A level biologists a chance to practice field sampling, and statistical techniques. This contributes to their certificate of practical competence awarded at the end of the A level course.
A selection of photos showing just how tough the day was are shown below. Spot the biological themed Jumper!
Chess Cup 2016
Images from this year’s Chess Cup
Congratulations to 7 More who won the coveted Brainbuster Cup trophy.
They managed to keep their nerve in front of a capacity crowd to narrowly defeat 7 Alban after a thrilling buzzer round. Well done to everyone who competed in the competition and thank you to all the maths fans who came to watch and cheer.
The ‘Puzzle of the Day’ competition was won by Niall Bakry in 7 Frances. He correctly answered all 5 puzzles (solutions given here) and won a well deserved iTunes voucher.
The staff competition was won by a delighted Miss Marshall who walked away with the priceless trophy. Runners-up were Mrs Link and Mr Clarke who also got all the answers correct. Hats off to you all!
Tamara Lawrence, a former student of St Joan of Arc, can currently be seen at the National Theatre, in a biography of legendary Blues singer Ma Rainey. Tamara, who starred in our SSF production of Macbeth and in our school production, The Dracula Spectacula, was one of our highest achieving students in Drama and graduated from prestigious London Drama school RADA last year. The Guardian reviewer describes her performance as “an alluring and professional debut”: Well done Tamara!
See http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/ma-raineys-black-bottom
Tamara Lawrence (far right) on stage at the National Theatre
Today 09/02/16 is Safer Internet Day. Here is a short Video highlighting 3 issues that you should be aware of. Click to start to play or or Click here https://goo.gl/4Df10d:
Weaving Workshop
Year 12 A’level Art students took part in a weaving workshop with artist Jo Atherton.
Atherton is an artist who creates fascinating and playful tapestries using flotsam and materials found from scouring the coastlines of the UK.
She is fascinated by the curiosities that the tides wash up on to our beaches, the history associated with them, where they came from and who they belonged to.
Jo’s work is currently on display at the Artismeet gallery in Watersmeet until 26th February 2026.More about Jo can be found at www.flotsamweaving.com