Key Stage 3 Debating Club

On Friday 19th June, Miss Lipscombe and I accompanied 13 students from KS3 Debating Club to Bishop Justus School for their first “awaymatch”.We were welcomed with fruit juice and BJ’s famous biscuits, before entering into combat. In the first debate on “Young people have neverhad it so good”, Emma Corris, Poppy Simmons and Alex Randall held the opposition to a draw. In their debate on compulsory militaryservice, Chloe Edgely, Raphael Dabbs and Katy Hulm were narrowly beaten. Rebecca Cordina and Fiona Hawk carried out their duties astimekeeper and Chairperson with the same professionalism as our debaters, and our small but enthusiastic band of supporters (RobertAshby, Chantal da Silva, Anna Hunter, Kate Mawbey and Jordan Easy) held their “C’mon Hayes” banners aloft with pride!The competition was judged by Tim Green, who is Bromley’s lead English specialist; he was extremely complimentary about the confidence,articulacy and logic of all our speakers. All the students attending this event thoroughly enjoyed it, and were able to pick up many usefultips for future debates.We hope to establish this as a regular fixture in our Debating calendar, with Bishop Justus coming to Hayes in the very near future. We will be ready for them!

Mrs Loader

PTA Stephaneez Dance Craze – Friday 10th July

The deadline for advance ticket sales has been extended until Tuesday 7thJuly. Tickets can be brought from the Finance Office or please contact KellyWatkins (PTA) on 020 8462 4800.

London to Brighton Bike Ride

On Sunday 21st June Iona Johnstone and Laura Day both completed the London to Brighton bike ride in 5 hours and 5 minutes. They enjoyed the experience so much they are planning to do it again next year and they are determined to beat their time. This is an amazing achievement, well done.

Parent Governor

In September we will have three vacancies for a Parent Governor and willbe writing to all parents requesting nominations. However if you wish to find out more about the role beforehand please email jeffreys.lucy@gmail.com

Girls Football County Selection

Congratulations to three Year 7 students who have been selected forthe final stages of next years Under 14 County Squad. Katie Green, KieraHewitt-Brown and Shannel Peat attended initial trials in Maidstone and,despite being a year younger than most of the players, have been chosenin the final 30 players. The girls will now participate in a further trialwhere they will battle it out for a place in the final 18. This is an excellentachievement, and a reflection of their commitment to and enjoyment ofthe sport. Well done and good luck!

International Day – Friday 17th July

Please can you ensure you pay your £4.00 contribution otherwise the day will not be able to go ahead. Thank you.

Haiti Charity

Year 8 are running a raffle in aid of the Haiti Charity. This will be drawnnext week. A strip of 5 tickets costs £2.00. There are various prizes, someof which are listed below. Year 8 are selling tickets in form time, or areavailable from Miss Wood.Prizes: Family ticket to the London Dungeons, Tickets for the London Eye,Nandos vouchers, M&S vouchers, Tickets to Dirty Dancing in London, aNails Inc manicure, Pizza Hut vouchers, a Virgin Vie boudoir case, a signedpostcard of Jeremy Clarkson and many more….!