Head Master's Notices

Last night, Monty Halls entertained a packed Memorial Hall, with his talk on the Galagapos Islands and WWII Great Escapes; it was a wonderful opening to this year’s Mercers’ Lecture series.

Tomorrow sees fixtures against Clayesmore and KES Bath, while Jeanne will be busily preparing for their House Party in the evening.

Looking ahead, I hope that many of you will be able to join us next Friday for our annual Inter-House Cross-Country Competition and Minor Sports Festival. Parents are very welcome to take part and the only rule is that you mustn’t embarrass your children. Sadly, this means that I won’t be running much as though I would like to! The Exeat weekend will give everyone plenty of time to recover and I hope that you enjoy it – there are certainly some very tired pupils around.

Whole School Notices and Reminders

Mercers' Lectures - Autumn Term 2018

Libby Jackson

11 October 2018
19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Libby Jackson is one of Britain’s leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field. Space was a childhood passion and after completing degrees in physics at Imperial College and astronautics and space engineering at Cranfield University, she has worked in the space industry ever since. Libby spent seven years working at the European Space Agency’s Mission Control for the International Space Station in a number of roles including her dream job as a Columbus Flight Director. She played a key role in Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station and continues to work in the field. Libby is a frequent contributor on television and radio, including Stargazing Live, The Big Think: Should We Go To Mars? and Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

Libby is passionate about sharing stories of human spaceflight and encouraging young people to follow their passions in life. Her first book, A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space was published in 2017.

Please make sure that you have reserved your seats online here.

Inter-House Cross Country Competition and Minor Sports Festival

Friday 28 September

Please find attached information about this year's Inter-House Cross Country Competition and Minor Sports Festival.

Drama Programme - Autumn 2018

We have four productions in the pipeline this term which offers a large variety for everyone to get involved with, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Medicine Cabinet: 25 - 27 September in V2 (Please note date change)

A new play written and directed by an Upper Sixth pupil

The Fall of the House of Usher: 17 – 19 October in Annabel’s

A production of Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story

The Virtuous Burglar: 19-21 November in Annabel’s

A farcical comedy by the Italian actor-playwright, Dario Fo

Our House: 4 – 8 December in the Memorial Hall

The December musical is always a much-anticipated highlight and we hope the energetic choreography and colourful staging of ‘Our House’ will be a popular and feel good choice – for pupils and audience alike.

The Saturday evening performance is now sold out and there are only a few tickets left for the Friday evening performance. If you would like to go on to a waiting list please email Rikki Jackson directly at r.jackson@dauntseys.org

Attached is a copy of our Drama Programme for the full year which includes more detail on each production.

Tickets for all productions can be booked here

Careers

Are you in Year 11 and have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)?

Please see the following link for these excellent 3 or 4 day science and engineering courses at excellent universities – very good for allowing you to understand more about what the wide world of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) involves, and attendance on one is gold dust on a CV or university application. It will also help inform your A Level decision-making. Please note they have general introductory science and engineering courses, or more specialised e.g. Sheffield Uni offers one specifically for Engineering; another is about Computer Science.
NB They are either girls-only or boys-only.
Past pupils who have enjoyed these courses normally have a strong background in maths, and many are good at one of Physics/Chemistry/DT/Geography/Biology.

http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart/courses

DSPA

Third Form Coffee Morning: 28 September, 09:30 - 11:00

Please join us in the Pavilion before the School Cross Country Event. Bring some biscuits or a cake, come along for a coffee and a chat!

DSPA Helpers List.

We need your help to continue providing drinks and snacks at the various functions. Please sign up if you are able to help at the occasional function.Please sign up here.

DSPA Digital Noticeboard

Sharing opportunities from within the Dauntsey’s family. Have a look at what is on offer here.

Scholarships and Awards for 2019

Closing date for entries: 15 October 2018 (for Sixth Form) or 22 October 2018 (for Third Form) 

A range of Scholarships and Awards are available for those entering the Third Form and Sixth Form in 2019. These incude: Academic Scholarships, Performing Arts Awards, Sports Award, Boarding and Head Master's Awards. Day pupils considering a move to boarding for Sixth Form are encouraged to apply for a Sixth Form Boarding Award.

Those interested in applying for either a Scholarship or Award should first discuss the merits of an application with house staff, and/or relevant department heads.

The closing date for entries for Sixth Form Scholarships and Awards is 15 October. The Sixth Form Academic Scholarships is held on 7 November and auditions/ interviews for other awards during the week commencing 12 November.

The closing date for entries for Third Form Scholarships and Awards is 22 October. The Third Form Academic Scholarship is held on 28 November and auditions/interviews for other awards during the week commencing 19 and 26 November.

Further details and entry forms can be found on the website and the links are below. Entries should be returned to the Admissions office, together with the £100 entry fee.

Please contact Jo Sagers, the Registrar (j.sagers@dauntseys.org) with any queries.

Information on Third Form Scholarships and link to entry form here.
Information on Sixth Form Scholarships and link to entry form here.

Parent Talk by Karl Hopwood on E-Safety

Wednesday 10 October at 18:30 in the William Dauntsey Room

On Wednesday 10^th October at 18:30, Karl Hopwood, an e-safety expert, will address parents in the William Dauntsey Room.  The talk will last about an hour and cover a range of issues to highlight the risks and benefits of online communication, as well as providing technical and non-technical solutions to enable parents to support their children living in the online world.  There will be an opportunity for a question and answer session following his talk.

Karl is a member of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) and sits on the advisory board for the UK Safer Internet Centre and the education advisory board for CEOP.  Karl has worked for a number of key organisations in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre), BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency), the European Commission and several Local Authorities within the UK.

As an ex primary Head Teacher, he continues to work closely with children, young people, parents and teachers to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy.

Please email Anais Seager (Head of Complementary Curriculum) a.seager2@dauntseys.org should you wish to attend the talk. It is open to Parents from any year group.

HPV Vaccination

All Second Form girls are offered the opportunity to have the HPV vaccinations in school. The course comprises of two vaccinations, first dose given on Tuesday 25 September 2018

Parents of all Second Form girls have been emailed a link to the consent form. Please can this be filled out as soon as possible. Many thanks.

King-Reynolds Charity High Tea

The ever popular King-Reynolds Charity High Tea will be held on Tuesday 2 October at 16:20 - 17:15 in the house.  Tickets are £3.50 in advance or £5 on the door.

CAAT Admissions Testing: For Upper Sixth Pupils

Please find attached information for CAAT Admissions Tests.

Lower School Notices and Reminders

Manor Matters

An opportunity for rest and relaxation was very much enjoyed by all at The Manor last weekend; the Lower School Funfair and BBQ was a huge success on Friday evening and, after matches on Saturday, the Manorites settled down for a film and snacks.

On Sunday many of the pupils in the House went on a trip to Devizes, whilst others busied themselves in the kitchen. The aroma of chocolate chip cookies filled the air, before the cookies filled the tummies of our young boarders!

This week saw a fitness session run by Mr Sampson on Tuesday evening – it was wonderful to see the spirit and determination demonstrated by all those who took part…although there were a few aching muscles on Wednesday morning! We took the whole House to listen to the Monty Halls’ Lecture last night, and the pupils all returned to The Manor full of enthusiasm and inspired by what they had heard.

This weekend we are off to Cribbs Causeway on Sunday; shopping lists have been written and pocket money has been ordered – I am sure that the Manorites will have a super day!
Anne Sampson, House Mistress.

Please do follow us on Twitter @ManorDauntseys to keep up to date.

First Form Parents' Reception

Saturday 22 September at 12:00 in the Pavilion

A reminder that tomorrow is the First Form Parents’ Reception. It will take place in the Pavilion from 12:00 - 13:00 and lunch will be served. It is a great opportunity to speak to House
staff whilst at the same time being able to meet other parents and establish friendships.

We hope that you can make it and look forward to seeing you there.

European Day of Languages Breakfast

Tuesday 25 September

All First Formers will enjoy our annual European Day of Languages Breakfast on Tuesday 25 September during their short break.

Lower School French Trip to Normandy

24-27 May 2019

The Lower School French trip is open to all of the First Form (even if currently doing Spanish or German) and the Second Formers studying French. The attached letter and reply slip has been emailed out today to parents, please do respond as soon as possible if you would like your child to take part in this exciting trip as places are limited. Many thanks.