Dates at Dauntsey's

APRIL

Friday 18th April 6.30 – 8.00pm (Library)

Parents and Staff Drugs Education Lecture

Jonnie Leach, a well respected and compelling drugs educator, will be giving a presentation on drugs to which parents are encouraged to attend. He will run workshops for pupils in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Form throughout the day.  His lecture is for parents and staff only. For further details contact Mrs Carole Coupe, Head of PSE, at coupeca@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814660.

Friday 25th April 1.55pm (Old Hall)

Lunchtime Recital featuring Laura Gumbley

A vocal recital by senior pupil, Laura Gumbley, including Italian Arias, Show Songs and a setting of five Shakespeare songs by Gerald Finzi. All welcome. For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

Saturday 26th April 9.45am (Memorial Hall)

Open Day

All families who are considering Dauntsey’s for their children are welcome. The programme begins with a welcome and introduction to life at Dauntsey’s from the Head Master. Guided tours of the school with current pupils follow at 10.40am and from midday there is an opportunity to meet and talk to staff over a buffet lunch. For further details contact the Registrar, Mrs Jo Sagers, by e-mail at information@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814504.

Wednesday 30th April 4.30 – 5.20pm (Library)

Biology Department Lecture

Abigail Spear (née Johnson, OD ’94–‘01) will be giving a lecture on her work at Porton Down in particular and the work of scientists in general. Open to pupils in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Form. Parents welcome. Please e-mail your intention to attend to Bill Corke, Head of Biology, at corkewj@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814598.

MAY

Friday 2nd May 1.55pm (Old Hall)

First Friday Recital - “An Easter Celebration”

The Assistant Director of Music, Mr Chris Totney, presents a Lunchtime Recital featuring English and French Organ Music for Holy Week and Easter, complemented by appropriate readings from members of the Lower School. For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

Friday 2nd May 7:00pm (Library)

History Society Summer Term Lecture -“Beating the Bounds of the Parish: Ritual and Identity in Seventeenth Century England”

Prof. Steve Hindle (Warwick University) is one of the leading historians of early modern English history. In this Lecture he will examine ideas of local identity in seventeenth century England, and how the rituals that marked the parish year engendered a popular sense of belonging and locality. All welcome. Please e-mail your intention to attend to Adam Reid, Head of History, at reidra@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814529.

Sunday 4th May 7.30pm (Memorial Hall)

Rockfest

Featuring the finest rock bands within the School, each performing two songs, to be adjudicated by Tim Ridley, Head of Music Technology, Marlborough College. All welcome. For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

Thursday 8th May 4.20pm (Old Hall)

Pupils’ Recital

A selection of solos and chamber music performed by pupils from throughout the School. All welcome. For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

Friday 16th May 6.30pm (The Manor)

Boarding Open Evening

Open to prospective pupils aged 11, 12 and 13 and their parents. The evening provides an opportunity to meet the pupils and staff of The Manor, home to Dauntsey’s Junior Boarders. The programme includes a tour of the boarding facilities and a short presentation from the Head Master. For more information and to register please contact the Registrar, Mrs Jo Sagers, by e-mail at information@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel: 01380 814504.

Sunday 18th May 11.00am (Main School)

Dauntsey’s School Triathlon Competition

The Competition consists of a 400 metre swim, a 1.55 mile cycle ride and a 0.25 mile run. Open to pupils, staff and parents who can enter as an individual or as a team. Applications by 9th May to Miss Eleni Conidaris at conidaes@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814547.

Monday 19th-Wednesday 21st May 7.30pm & 4.15pm (Annabel’s)

Dance Show

A short narrative piece from the Junior and Senior Dance Clubs, incorporating a variety of different styles of dance based on their hopes, dreams, ambitions and fears. Performances are at 7.30pm (Mon/Wed) and at 4.15pm (Tues). All welcome. Further details from Miss Julia Gay at gayju@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814635.

JUNE

Saturday 7th June 10.30 – 12.30am (Memorial Hall)

Higher Education Convention

A Conference on university admissions and gap years for all Lower Sixth pupils and their parents. For further details contact Jeremy Hutchinson, Head of Careers, at hutchijj@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814539.

Tuesday 10th June 7.30 – 9.00pm (DT Department)

Design and Technology Exhibition

An exhibition of all GCSE and A level pupils’ Design and Technology coursework. A finger buffet is provided for visitors. All welcome. For further information contact Alun Pickford, Head of DT, at pickfoa@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814617.

Wednesday 11th – Friday13 th June

A Taste of Boarding

Open to pupils who are currently in Year 7 who wish to board at Dauntsey’s School in September 2009. A Taste of Boarding provides an opportunity to stay at The Manor, home to our junior boarders and to experience life at Dauntsey’s School. The action-packed timetable includes sailing onboard Jolie Brise and a programme of lessons and activities. To register contact the Registrar, Mrs Jo Sagers, by e-mail at information@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814504.

Saturday 21st June 1.00 – 4.30pm

Dauntsey Day

An opportunity for Old Dauntseians and partners to see the School ‘in action’, including lunch, guided tours and tea. There will be a Memorial Service for the late David Burgess (former staff) and the Art School will be hosting an exclusive exhibition of The Hon. Prof. Richard Robbins’ (OD ‘41-’45) acclaimed work. Further details available from Mrs Julie Kaveney, Foundation Secretary, at kaveneja@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814664.

Saturday 21st June 7.00pm (Library)

OD Reunion Dinner for Senior ODs

All Old Dauntseians aged over 65 and partners are warmly invited to attend. Tickets (£20) available from Mrs Julie Kaveney, Foundation Secretary, at kaveneja@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814664.

Sunday 22nd June 12.30pm

OD Sports Day

Old Dauntseians play School teams at cricket and tennis. Lunch is at 12.30pm; cricket starts at 1pm and tennis at 2pm, followed by tea. For further details or if you would like to play for the ODs, contact Mrs Julie Kaveney, Foundation Secretary, at kaveneja@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814664.

Sunday 22nd June 3.00pm (The Manor)

Music and Strawberries at The Manor

Solos and chamber music performed by Lower School pupils, followed by strawberry teas on the lawn. All welcome. For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

JULY

Tuesday 1st  – Thursday 3rd July 7.30pm (Memorial Hall)

James and the Giant Peach

Bring the entire family to enjoy this tasty tale about James Henry Trotter, “the saddest and loneliest boy you could find” and how his life is turned upside-down when he spills a bag of magic crystals on his aunts’ withered peach tree. Tickets £3.00/£1.50 (Dauntsey’s pupils and staff: free). Early booking recommended. Tickets can be booked with Rikki Jackson online at www.dramaatdauntseys.net, or through e-mail at jacksorm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814634.

Tuesday 1st July 7.30pm (Old Hall)

Leavers’ Champagne Recital

A final performance from this year’s leavers and then celebratory toasts with a glass or two of something nice!  For further details contact the Music Dept. Secretary, Mrs Debbie Davey, at daveydm@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814546.

Saturday 5th July 11.45am (Art School)

Art Exhibition

The Art School will be hosting an Open Day where the work of GCSE and A Level pupils will be on show. Come and enjoy some strawberries and pimm’s and view our summer collection. All welcome. For further details contact Mr Peter Wingham at winghapj@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814632.

Saturday 5th July 7.30pm – 1.00am (Memorial Hall & Marquee)

Dauntsey’s School Summer Ball

The highlight of the School’s social calendar, the Summer Ball is open to Sixth Formers, all parents (and guests) and staff. With a three course buffet meal, fireworks and dancing to live music throughout the evening. Organised by Mr and Mrs Cloete at cloetesc@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk. For tickets contact Mrs Sue Stone, Summer Ball Secretary, at stonesu@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk or tel 01380 814520.

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