March 16, 2018 | Issue no. 92
Head Master's Notices
Tonight sees the final showing of our Lower School play The Railway Children. The 60 pupils involved have worked extremely hard this term to produce an exciting production with plenty of adventure, resilience, and drama at its heart.
Congratulations to our pupils who were involved this week in the Mid-Somerset Festival Chamber Music and Choir Competitions. Our Chamber Orchestra, String Quartet, Saxophone Quartet and Female Voices Choir all won their classes.
Tomorrow, the boys’ hockey teams take on Bristol Grammar School, whilst the netball squads play King’s Bruton and KES Bath.
With best wishes to you all for an enjoyable weekend.
Whole School Notices and Reminders
Mercers' Lectures - Spring Term 2017
Heather Stanning
27 April 2018
19:30 in the Memorial Hall
Heather Stanning is a double Olympic champion, double World champion, quadruple World Cup champion and double European champion. Paired with Helen Glover in 2012, she won an Olympic gold medal, the first ever British Olympic gold medal in women's rowing, and the first gold of the London Games. Major Heather Stanning is a serving officer in the British Army and announced her retirement from rowing in November 2016 to return to active service with the Royal Artillery.
Please make sure that you have reserved your seats online here.
Enigma Machine Maths Talk by James Grime
Thursday 22 March
Well known for his YouTube channel 'Numberphile', James is a mathematician with a personal passion for maths communication and the promotion of mathematics in schools and to the general public. He can be mostly found doing exactly that, either touring the world giving public talks, or on YouTube.
On Thursday 22 March, James will be at Dauntsey's with an Enigma Machine, with the aim to bring mathematics to life through the fascinating history and mathematics of codes and code breaking. Spies! Secrets! And secret messages! He will be talking to the First and Second Forms in the morning, then he will be talking to the Sixth Form from 13:40 - 14:40. Parents are invited to join this talk. Please email reception at reception@dauntseys.org if you would like to attend.
Third Form Project Prize
Entries to be submitted by Friday 4 May
This is an opportunity for Third Form to showcase their Independent learning skills. For more information please read the attached document. There are exciting prizes for the winners and a cup to be awarded for ‘Enthusiasm, Independence and Imagination’.
Fundraising for Devizes to Westminster Race
Our DW crews are raising money for this year’s School Charity, Malayaka House by training, often in gruelling and harsh weather conditions, and would really appreciate your support.
14 Lower Sixth pupils will be paddling 125 miles over the Easter weekend from Devizes to Westminster Bridge in London, camping each night along the way.
If you would like to make a donation, please do so on their Just Giving Webpage. Many thanks indeed.
Fitzmaurice House Annual Pub Quiz
Sadly the Pub Quiz has had to be cancelled due to too few teams booking.
DSPA
First Form Parents Countryside Walk
Saturday 28 April
First form parents countryside walk, exact details to be confirmed. It will start and finish within 5 miles of school, and we are planning to be back at school for pick up / matches.
Selling your Prom dresses and DJ's
A reminder that you can now sell your unwanted prom dresses and DJ's on the School Intranet. For a small payment of £4.00 to the DSPA your item will be marketed for sale for four months. You can also purchase items here. Please follow this link to access this area of the Intranet.
Music School Notices
Senior Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday 20 March, 16:20 - 17:20, and then 18:00 - 19:00 with the Orchestra and Adult Choral Society.
Spring Concert
Thursday 22nd March at 19:30 in the Memorial Hall
Please check the notice board in the Music Department on Monday morning for confirmation of the Thursday rehearsal times.
Dress is All Black for girls, dinner jacket or white shirt and bow tie for boys.
Teen Parenting Workshop
Due to the recent success of Alicia Drummond’s Teen Parenting Workshop, Alicia has kindly agreed to run another on Saturday 5 May from 08:30 to 13:00.
Please read the attached document for further information.
Fly Fishing at Lechlade Trout Fisheries
Sunday 20 May 2018
The DSPA is hosting a Fly Fishing Day at Lechlade Trout Fisheries for current and prospective parents and pupils on Sunday 20 May 2018.
Please read the attached letter for more information and booking details. Many thanks.
Lower School Notices and Reminders
Manor Matters
Our First and Second Form boarders, along with a few ‘Friends on Friday’, enjoyed a fun swimming session last week and this was followed by a relaxing, quiet weekend in the House.
On Saturday evening, the pupils enjoyed watching a film and snacking on popcorn. The following day, the heat in the kitchen significantly rose as the ‘Great Manor Bake Off’ took place. Pupils had to produce 3 identical cupcakes using a recipe supplied by Mr Fulling, and the judging was carried out by three ‘expert’ cake-tasters! One group of girls was very creative and managed to (accidentally) produce ‘rainbow’ sponge, whilst other entrants stuck to the more traditional vanilla or chocolate cupcake. After much deliberation, and plenty of tasting, the judges finally awarded the ‘Star Baker’ award to Malo. All of the Manorites then enjoyed sampling the entries, and agreed that the standard of entry was exceptionally high!
This week the House is buzzing as the Manorites practise for ‘Manor’s Got Talent’, which takes place on Sunday at 19:00. Parents, families and friends are warmly invited to join us for this lovely event.
Anne Sampson, House Mistress.
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