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1 Friday 6 January : For w/b 9 January 2017 Grey Court School e-bulletin Ham Street, Ham, Richmond TW10 7HN Head s Line: This school just gets better and better Dear Parent/Carer Happy New Year. I am pleased to say that the students seem very settled after the Christmas break and ready for the academic year ahead. World Record!!!! Back in September, Grey Court School decided to mark its 60 th anniversary with a world record. This week, we received official recognition from Guinness that Grey Court are World Record Holders. The record is Most people performing Burpees which we have now set at 689 people. Well done everybody. To view this record visit Year 11 Parents Evening Year 11 have their parents evening on 12 January, we need to ensure that we continue to support them to ensure they reach their full potential. Please ensure you attend this very important evening. Increased capacity at KS3 We will be increasing our capacity in Years 7, 8 and 9 by appointing an assistant phase leader for years 8 and 9. Once this appointment has been made, we will inform students and parents as soon as possible. Uniform policy I am grateful to the parents and carers who continue to support our high expectations at the school. I am concerned that there are still students who feel that hoodies are acceptable and that outdoor coats are allowed in school. They are not. Please emphasise this to your children as we will continue to confiscate items of incorrect uniform. Pre Public Exams PPEs will take place in Math, English and all other subjects will take place for year 11, 12 and 13 in the coming weeks. We will continue to support the young people who are finding work stressful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you feel we need/could do more. Sixth Form Enrolment Enrolment into the sixth form is now going really well. And we are overwhelmed by responses both internally and externally. My concern now is that our students work really hard and reach the grades they need to get on the courses they have applied for. KEY DATES Yr12 trial exams : w/b 9 January PA meeting & AGM : 7.30pm 11 January in the LRC all parents are welcome to attend Yr13 results day : 11 January Yr11 Parent evening : 4.30pm 12 January Yr12 results day : 27 January Parental Concerns If you have any concerns, your child s Tutor in the first instance or your child s Head of Year. If dissatisfied, l hold a parent clinic when possible on Thursday evenings, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to discuss with me directly. Please call or my PA to make an appointment. Ms. Maggie Bailey : Headteacher TERM DATES Autumn Term 2016 Wed 7 Sept - Wed 21 Dec Half Term : October Christmas break Wed 21 Dec : Students dismissed at Spring term 2017 Wed 4 Jan Fri 31 March INSET: Tue 3 Jan staff only Half Term February Easter break Mon 3 April Mon 17 April Summer term 2017 Tue 18 April Tuesday 18 July Half Term 29 May 2 June Bank Holidays Mon 17 April & Monday 1 May Summer hols start Wed 19 July INSIDE THIS ISSUE In case of severe weather 2 Page Year 7,8,9,10, Year 12/13 7 PA news 8 Sporting Stag Extra curricular timetables 9-18 Yr12 trail exam timetable 19 January reading list Misc posters/flyers Teaching & Learning update Welcome back! Hopefully you are feeling refreshed after the Christmas break and are ready for the term ahead. The New Year is a perfect time to make a few resolutions. Perhaps you could aim to complete all home learning on the night that it is set. Or maybe you might like to challenge yourself to read a number of books by Easter! Now is also the perfect time to try an extra-curricular activity that you have not tried before. Why not push yourself out of your comfort zone? Making these small, positive changes will hopefully help you to have a really successful Now would also be an excellent opportunity to have a look back at the targets you set on Academic Tutoring Day and check that you are on track to meet these at the end of the year.

2 Grey Court School IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS OPENCHECK Circumstances can arise from time to time when it becomes necessary to close the school due to extreme weather or other unforeseen events. In the event of severe weather we shall do everything we can to remain open but if at any time you wish to check if the school is open, you may do so in the following ways. Grey Court uses OpenCheck, a service operated by LGfL to provide up-to-date information to parents or carers, indicating whether a school is open or closed. In order to check our current status, simply browse to the OpenCheck website ( select Richmond upon Thames as the borough and Grey Court School as the school. If you are unable to contact the main school switch board, you can check the status of the school by calling and keying in the school s DCSF code: Please also ensure you check the school website for regular updates.

3 Grey Court School Year 7 Ms White (Head of Yr 7) Happy New Year and welcome back Year 7. I hope that you all had a very enjoyable and restful break and feel ready to make a fresh start and make the most of all the new opportunities that a new year and a new term bring. There are lots of exciting things planned in the upcoming weeks and I am really looking forward to beginning this phase with you. As mentioned in the Christmas bulletin, the holiday period was the perfect opportunity to replace any damaged or lost equipment and uniform. If any issues are still outstanding, please ensure that they are resolved forthwith, as we really want to consistently demonstrate what an outstanding year group this is and the first step in doing so is looking the part. I would like to remind all students that trainers and nail varnish are not uniform standard and jewellery must be kept to a minimum (one plain ring, one pair of plain stud earrings, one bracelet and one necklace, which must be worn under the blouse). If you have any queries or problems regarding equipment and uniform, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yoga Club for KS3 students starting 17 January 2017 Details attached to this ebulletin Year 8 and Year 9 Mr Ridley (Head of Yr 8/9) Welcome back! I hope everyone had some time to relax over the Christmas holidays and didn't eat too much. The New Year can represent a time of change, with resolutions being made and people reflecting on what they have or have not accomplished over the last 12 months. So we should all ask ourselves: what do I want to achieve this year? As mentioned in assembly before we broke up for Christmas, Mr King and I are having a big focus on our uniform standards in the new year. We will be checking the uniform of all students in the school building to ensure we are dressed and presented according to our expectations and the school uniform policy. Those that do not follow these rules will be sanctioned on the same day as their offence. Most of you are dressed immaculately and should carry on being role models to those lower down the school. Well done! The medical room is a facility where trained staff will assess the illness or injury to students. If you are feeling unwell enough to visit the medical room, you must follow instructions and leave it up to the staff to contact home/parents, if they deem it necessary. Yoga Club for KS3 students starting 17 January 2017 Details attached to this ebulletin

4 Grey Court School Year 7 : My dream job competition Congratulations to the all students who took part in the 'My Dream Job' competition as part of their careers education. A special well done to the 8 students who produced the winning entries by fulfilling the brief. The aspirations of all students show that they are aiming high and know exactly where they want their career path to lead in the future. Winners: Stephanie Tang 7R Charlie Ansell 7M Darja Kulpo 7O Amy Sherlock 7E Amelia Shaw 7B Sebastian Lafaury 7W Nyah Gulland 7E James Castillo 7O

5 Grey Court School Mr. Prichard : Head of Year 10 & Yr11 Uniform Stay Smart! Happy New Year to all students in KS4 and to all families! Too many students, especially boys, have their shirts un-tucked of late and I am in the process, along with my tutor team, of addressing this at KS4. Any students identified / caught with their shirts un-tucked will receive an on the spot, sanction from Tuesday 10 th January. This will take the form of a Uniform Report Card and an instant call-back detention after school on the same day. Likewise, students should not be wearing coats in the building and anyone seen will also receive a sanction. All of the KS4 team will be visible and monitoring standards really closely as we start a new year! We must continue to have the highest expectations for our students both in their learning but also in their standards of uniform. I will be reminding all of my KS4 students of this in New Year Assemblies and taking the necessary steps to improve this. Parents, please can you ensure you reinforce my message at home. Many Thanks! **** Date for your Diary! **** Year 11 Parents Consultation Evening: Thursday 12 th January Another reminder has also been sent to all Parents / Carers. Students were issued with a letter (copy can be found on next page) before Xmas along with their appointment sheet. It is clearly extremely important that you attend this evening. Students will receive feedback from their teachers on their results and next steps for improvement so that continued progress can be made. We need your continued support in this process! Please ensure reply slips are returned to tutors asap or you can Miss Tracy Sanders on Reception with confirmation you will be attending tsanders@greycourt.org.uk Year 10 ZERO-HERO AWARDS Are you in with a chance? If you do the right thing you could win!! Over 170 of you qualified for the previous draw which is amazing! Next Draw will take place at our Year 10 Assembly on the 17 th January.

6 December 2016 Dear Parent / Carer Year 11 Parents Consultation Evening Thursday, 12th January 2017 The school would like to invite you to the Parents Consultation Evening on Thursday 12th January from 4:30pm - 7:00 p.m. This is a very important evening for parents of Year 11 students and we would encourage you to make every effort to attend. At the Parents Evening you will be issued with the results of your child s recent trial examinations and their latest predicted grade. We would expect you to bring your son or daughter with you to the evening in full uniform. The purpose is to ensure there is a clear understanding of what targets need to be set for the remainder of the year if students are to achieve their full potential at GCSE. Your child s teacher will discuss with them how to improve their performance, and your involvement in this process is essential. Your child will be given an appointment sheet before the Christmas holidays. Please can you ensure that appointments are being made for you to meet with subject teachers. We look forward to seeing you on the evening. Yours faithfully Mr L Prichard : (Phase Leader KS4) YEAR 11 PARENTS CONSULTATION EVENING : Thursday 12th January 2017 I shall/shall not be able to attend the Consultation Evening on Thursday 12th January 2017 Name of student: Form: Signature of Parent/Carer:.. Please return this slip to your child s tutor ASAP or alternatively your response to tsanders@greycourt.org.uk to confirm your attendance.

7 Grey Court School Mr. Clements Head of Sixth Form Year 11 Sixth Form info: Please note that the deadline for applications to Grey Court Sixth Form via UCAS progress is Friday 13 th January. There have been 230 external applicants to the Sixth Form already this year, so it is important that Grey Court students post their applications on time. If you are having any problems with the application process please contact Ms McNicol, the Sixth form s higher education officer. Sixth Form Key dates this half term Monday 9 th Friday 13 th January: Year 12 Mock examination Week Wednesday 11 th January - Year 13 Mock results released. Wednesday 11 th January - Results of Oxbridge Interviews released by colleges Sunday 15 th January UCAS application deadline Monday 16 th January Mr Winch s history Trip to the V & A museum Wednesday 25 th January mock results released for year 12 examinations Wednesday 1st February - deadline for Year 13 EPQ (extended project) essays to be handed into Ms Fincham Wednesday 1st February Year 12 and 13 Parents evening: pm Thursday 2nd February Hollyfield Year 12 and 13 Parents Evening for Grey Court Sports BTEC and Enterprise BTEC students LACROSSE and YOGA we currently have coaches/instructors who have offered to deliver yoga and/or lacrosse to sixth form students on a Wednesday afternoon during enrichment. There will be a cost of three pounds per session for these events and we need a minimum of fifteen students committing to them and paying upfront! If you want to take the opportunity to engage/ participate in these activities please see me/sign up with our sports reps. UNIFORMITY Please note, that there have been several complaints from staff and younger students recently about the length of Sixth Form students skirts and the fashion for skimpy tights. (I m unsure of the exact term). Please note, that students who are indecently attired will be sent home Sixth form students are role models for the younger years, who adhere to a strict uniform policy.

8 Grey Court School Parents Association News and Events Coming in The 4th Annual Comedy Night Friday 3rd February Tickets for sale online Save the date now, this is always a fantastic sell out evening and we are already planning the acts for your entertainment with our amazingly funny compere Karl James. Tickets will be 10 a head and are available through the online payment system. If you have a business that would like to sponsor the acts or if you have a comedy act you would like to try out on a very friendly audience, please contact us. Don t forget to like us on or Search Grey Court PA. We post all the up to the minute information here on tickets, events and school news and follow us on Easy fundraising Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for Grey Court Parent's Association? There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's it doesn't cost you a penny extra! It's really simple, all you have to do is: 1. Join. Head to and sign up for free. 2. Shop. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping. 3. Raise. After you ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever! Lotto Club join the Lotto Club. Standing order forms are available on the web site Its only 2 a month, a great way of contributing to the school fund and with a good chance of winning a monthly cash prize of more than 80! You've got to be in it to win it!! Many thanks again for your help and support. Helen Shore theshores124@sky.com and Sarah Bachelor jbachelor@sky.com Co-chairs Grey Court Parents Association

9 Grey Court School Sporting Stag Can parents please let the PE Dept know if your son or daughter achieves any outstanding sporting awards. The PE Dept will be running a sports player of the month award and a sports team of the Month award to recognise our students sporting talents. Parents & students can follow everything that is happening in PE by following us on Twitter. Our Twitter Handle

10 Grey Court School Sporting Stag : Fixtures w/b 9 January GIRLS Wednesday 11 th January 6th Form Girls Netball vs Ewell Castle (H) 2.00pm start Year 7 (A&B) Netball vs Twickenham (H) 3.30pm start Thursday 12 th January Multi- Skills Primary 4.00 to Grey Court BOYS Thursday 12 th January Year 8/9 Boys Basketball vs Christs (A) 3.30pm start Multi- Skills Primary 4.00 to Grey Court

11 Grey Court School Sports person of the month December George Rees Year 9 George Rees is an outstanding athlete who has shone during the indoor season at Lee Valley. George ran the 300m in the 1 st round of the competition. He finished 1 st with a superb time of 40.7 seconds. In the semi final, George ran the 800m and again finished 1 st in a Personal Best of seconds. George also ran the opening leg of the 4 x 200m relay. In the final, George finished 2 nd in , another excellent time.

12 Grey Court School Sports person of the month December Freya Davidson YEAR 9 Freya Davidson has unfortunately suffered from a foot injury for the majority of last year and recently broke her finger but this did not prevent her success in high jump. In the Lee Valley Athletics London Indoor Athletics meet in December, Freya jumped a PB of 1.45m and finished 3rd in a very competitive London semi-finals. Freya is a natural high jumper and with some more training could be unstoppable.

13 Grey Court School Sports team of the month December The December Team of the month goes both to the Grey Gymnastics team and Grey Court Dance squad. It was the first time that GC entered the Regional schools gymnastics competition and the Borough London Youth Games Squad. The dance squad consisted of an extremely committed group of girls who practice twice a week for months. They performed a contemporary dance piece, with the concept of bad dreams vs good dreams. A special mention goes to Mabel Licorish and Violet Stutz who assisted Ms Sallis in choreographing the dance. All the girls danced superbly and finished 4 th in the borough. Grey Court PE department entered its first ever gymnastics team into the Milano Team Gymnastics London Regionals on Friday 2nd December. The talented gymnasts competing in the Under 16 category were Jess Knott, Roisin Hanlon, Jasmine Wildey and Saskia Van Dalen. In the U14 category we had Lily Wildey, Mia Shingler, Sienna Griffiths and Amelia Shaw. All the girls had to perform a group sports Acro routine, an individual artistic routine and two vaults. The girls had been training hard three mornings a week for months so that they were fully prepared. Considering we were the only non-independent school and Grey Court has not traditionally specialised in gymnasts, all the girls performed superbly. The highlight was the U16 trio who finished 3rd, above local rivals LEA, City of London, Putney Girls and many other specialist gymnastics schools. Next year we aim to give Surbiton School a run for their money. All the girls should be very proud of their achievements; many of their performances are available to view on the Grey Court PE twitter Account.

14 Grey Court School Department of Physical Education and Sport Year 9 Football COUNTY CUP V Carshalton Boys School (AWAY) Game is on Astro Pitch / Moulded Boots Needed Tuesday 17 th January Meet at Boys Changing Rooms at 1:05pm. Kick-off is at 2:15pm. SQUAD Scott Donaldson Luca Gibson Leon Harris Sam O Clery Charlie Lord (GK) Chris Donaldson Cameron Cheema Alex Morjaria Sam Williams Sam Fraley Josh Greiner Sebastian Burns-Pegler Will Spicer Ned Pepper Joseph Hoare Ollie Sossick See Mr Prichard to confirm. BLUE SHORTS, BLUE SOCKS, Moulded Boots ONLY! SHIN PADS.

15 NETBALL TEAMSHEET Wednesday 11 January v Ewell Castle (Home) 2pm Seniors Roisin Hanlon Nicky Phillips Eddi Morrissey Jess Knott Becca Lawn Francesca Cardillo-Zallo Sophie Parkes Hazel Stutz Lily Syred-Smith Edie Goodall Orla Harrison Charlotte Shore Nellwyn Ackroyd Juliette Frost. Meet: 1.45pm Return: We will be finished by 3pm. Bring: Full PE kit, water bottle. Note: Everyone on the team sheet will play and some players should use it as practice for Disney Tour. IF YOU CANNOT PLAY PLEASE INFORM MS SHAW ASAP!

16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gr Grey Court PE Department Extra-Curricular Timetable Winter Term Breakfast/Lunch Time Clubs After School Clubs (15:15-16:15) Gym Indoor Cricket am (start 9 th Jan) Indoor Athletics Training am (10 th Jan) S/Hall Year 7/8 Football Freestyle Club ( pm) (Starts 9 th Jan) Girls basketball Training ( pm) (10 th Jan) Richmon d Park Tennis Squad Training pm (10 th Jan) Tennis Courts Wimbledon Ball Boy/Girl Training am (9 th Jan) Gym Sports Hall Main Field 1 Main Field 2 Karate (All year payment club) pm Yoga Club pm (10 th Jan) Badminton pm (9 th Jan) Year 7 Boys Rugby Union pm (9 th Jan) Girls Football pm Brentford (9 th Jan) Girls Rugby Harlequins pm (starts 10 th Jan) Netball Courts Year 11 GCSE Booster (PC1) pm (start 9 th Jan) Year 7 and Year 8 Netball Squad Training (3-4.15pm) (10 th Jan) Tennis Courts 6 th Form Basketball Club am (11 th Jan) Dance Club 7.15am 8am (11 th Jan) Year 7 Rugby pm (10 th Jan) Girls Basketball Club (All years) pm (11 th Jan) Year 8/9 Boys Rugby Union pm (Starts 11 th Jan) Year 7 Netball Squad Training (3-4.15pm) (10 th Jan) Tennis Club (all years) pm (11 th Jan) Year 8/9/10 Basketball Club am (starts 12 th Jan) Running Club 7am-8am (12 th Jan) Tennis Squad Training pm (12 th Jan) Senior (Year 11) Boys Rugby Union pm (12 th Jan) Year 7-10 Boys Football Training pm (12 th Jan) Year 7/8 Basketball Club am (starts 13th ) Volleyball Boys and Girls (All years) pm (starts 13 th Jan) Hockey pm At Tiffin Girls (starts 13 th Jan)

17 VPA Extra-Curricular Timetable Time of Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Morning Lunchtime Drum Lessons (rotation to 12.40) Guitar Lessons (rotation 9.30 to 11.15am) Harp Lessons (rotation 11.30am to 12.00) Violin Lessons (12.25pm) Choir - ROA Piano Lessons (rotation 9.45am to 12.15pm) Voice Lessons (rotation to 12.00pm) Afternoon Harp Lessons (rotation to 2.30pm) Violin Lessons (12.55pm) Choir ROA (rotation - P5 & 6) Voice Lessons (rotation to 12.45pm) After School Drama Club KS3 ABU (3.00 to 4.00pm) Art Club KS3 AHO (3.00 to 4.15pm) KS4/5 Support Clinic Music PMI (3.15 to 4.30pm) Song Writers Club - RNO (3.00 to 4.00pm) Woodwind Lessons (rotation 1.05 to 1.55pm) 6 th Form Rehearsals - RPA KS4 Art Support Clinic - SJE (3.00pm onwards) Drama Club KS3 ABU (3.00 to 4.00pm) Drama KS4 LHU (3.00 to 4.15pm) Jazz Orchestra RPE 6th Form Rehearsals RPA

18 Other Extra-Curricular Clubs (in addition to those from VPA and PE) Other clubs Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Graphics Club Board Games Club 12:25-1pm in T4 12:25-1pm in H2 Ms Benson-May Years 7-9 Run by prefects Year 7 Lunchtime Before or After School Geography in the News pm in H2 Ms Crisp Years 7-8 Spanish Speaking GCSE pm in L3 Ms Gonzalez Year 11 Maths Masterclass 3-4pm in M1 & M4 Faculty staff Year 10 Home Learning Club 3-4pm in NH2 Ms Pearce All years Film Club 3-4pm in E2 Ms Rudd Years 7-9 Home Learning Support 3-4pm in NH14 Ms Wanli EAL students Home Learning Club 3-4pm in NH2 Ms Pearce All years Dance Club pm in small gym Ms Shaw Years 7-9 Dance Club 7:15-8:15am in small gym Ms Shaw Years 7-9 Spanish/French Home Learning Club pm in L3 Ms Gonzalez Years 7-9 Maths Masterclass 3-4pm in M1, M3 & M5 Faculty staff Year 11 Beginners-Intermediate Programming Club 3-4pm in T1 Ms Teague All years Product Design Club 3-4pm in T2 Mr Nair Years 7-10 Home Learning Club 3-4pm in NH2 Ms Pearce All years Home Learning Support 3-4pm in NH14 Ms Wanli EAL students Let's Get Cooking Club 3-4pm in T5 Ms Pollard All years English Masterclass 3-4pm in Dinex Faculty staff 11a1/b1 Textiles - Pattern Cutting 3-4pm in T7 Ms Benson-May Years 9-12 STEM Club 3-3:45pm in Lab 1 Ms Holmes Year 7 Home Learning Club 3-4pm in NH2 Ms Pearce All years Maths Surgery pm in M3 Mr Williams Years 7-9 Film Club 12:30-1pm in Glass Room Run by prefects Years 7-9 Home Learning Club 3-4pm in NH2 Ms Pearce All years

19 YEAR 12 TRIAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE JANUARY 2017 DAY Session 1 P1 and P2 Session 2 P3 and P4 Session 3 P5 and P6 Start 8.30 am 10.25am Start am 12.25am Start 13:00pm 15:30pm Monday 9 January Art (12 Students) 6ART Music (1 Student) DM Suite Computer Science (13 Students) Philosophy & Ethics 1 (7 Students) Economics 1 (15 Students) Art (12 Students) 6ART Music (1 Student) DM Suite Art (12 Students) 6ART French Listening (5 Students) 6CS4 Geography (13 Students) Economics 1 (3 Clash Students) Tuesday 10 January Mathematics (47 Students) Sociology (22 Students) TBC English Literature (28 Students) Physics (18 Students) Wednesday 11 January History 1 (22 Students) Textiles (4 Students) Mathematics (47 Students) Thursday 12 January Media (17 Students) S7 German Listening (3 Students) 6CS4 Biology (19 Students) History 2 (16 Students) Spanish Listening (9 Students) 6CS4 Drama (5 Students) 6CS4 Psychology (17 Students) Further Mathematics (11 Students) History 2 (6 Clash Students) Biology (2 Clash Students) Friday 13 January Government and Politics (14 Students) Further Mathematics (11 Students) Chemistry (3 clash Students) History 2 (1 Clash Student) Psychology (1 Clash Student) Economics 2 (18 Students) Chemistry (18 Students) Examinations will take place in the Sixth Form Activity Suite unless stated above or if you have specific exam room concessions. You must check the exam location listings which will be placed in the Sixth Form Library prior to your examinations.

20 Happy New Year A compendium of ten books, to kick start the reader in you, published each month. Recommended by the staff and students of Grey Court. Start the year as you mean to go on. Follow Me Back by Nicci Cloke A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars. January There was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her phone but left her laptop behind. Apparently, she'd met someone online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing. She ran away. She was taken. The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore. And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is about to take a twisted and desperate turn. 13 Minutes by Sarah Pinborough I was dead for 13 minutes. I don't remember how I ended up in the icy water but I do know this - it wasn't an accident and I wasn't suicidal. They say you should keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but when you're a teenage girl, it's hard to tell them apart. My friends love me, I'm sure of it. But that doesn't mean they didn't try to kill me. Does it? 13 MINUTES by Sarah Pinborough is a gripping psychological thriller about people, fears, manuiplation and the power of the truth. A stunning read, it questions our relationships - and what we really know about the people closest to us... How Not to Disappear by Clare Furniss Hattie's summer isn't going as planned. Her two best friends have abandoned her: Reuben has run off to Europe to 'find himself" and Kat is in Edinburgh with her new girlfriend. Meanwhile Hattie is stuck babysitting her twin siblings and dealing with endless drama around her mum's wedding. Oh, and she's also just discovered that she's pregnant with Reuben's baby Then Gloria, Hattie's great-aunt who no one even knew existed, comes crashing into her life. Gloria's fiercely independent, rather too fond of a gin sling and is in the early stages of dementia. Together the two of them set out on a road trip of selfdiscovery - Gloria to finally confront the secrets of her past before they are erased from her memory forever and Hattie to face the hard choices that will determine her future Non Pratt's Trouble meets Thelma and Louise with a touch of Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, Clare Furniss' remarkable How Not To Disappear is an emotional rollercoaster of a novel that will make you laugh and break your heart. 'Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable.' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike 'Funny, moving and packed with characters that jump off the page.' Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal 'Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful.' Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Children s Book of the Week 'A beautifully executed story... gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph.' Daily Mail

21 Bullet Catcher by Joaquin Lowe A coming-of-age tale reimagined as a searing Western epic. In the small town of Sand, populated by gunslingers and surrounded by endless desert, Imma washes dishes and grieves for a life she never had. She and her brother, Nikko, dreamed of escaping to become bullet catchers, a legendary band of outlaws who can deflect bullets with their hands. But they were wiped out years ago, Nikko with them. And leaving is impossible when walking into the desert means certain death. When she sees a stranger catch a man's bullet and turn it back on him, Imma knows it can only mean one thing: the bullet catchers live on, and this is her way out. Determined to follow him, Imma starts a journey that will take her to her physical extremes and force her to question just what family means and who she really is: bullet catcher or gunslinger; hero or monster. Love Song by Sophia Bennett A million girls would kill for the chance to meet The Point, but Nina s not one of them. She s the new assistant to the lead singer s diva fiancée, and she knows it s going to suck. She quickly learns that being with the hottest band on the planet isn t as easy as it looks: behind the scenes, the boys are on the verge of splitting up. Tasked with keeping an eye on four gorgeous but spoiled rock stars, Nina s determined to stick it out and not fall for any of them North Face by Matt Dickinson The Everest Files story continues in North Face... Ryan Hart is an 18-year-old adventurer on a mission. To get himself to Mount Everest and check out the truth about the world's highest peak. Friends have told him dark stories about the mountain, outrageous things that he wants to see for himself. Just a few hours after Ryan arrives at Everest Base Camp a lethal earthquake strikes. Avalanches pound the glacier, burying Ryan's climbing buddy and killing many others. A desperate rescue saves Ryan's friend, but only after a local Tibetan girl Tashi helps with the search. Stress levels are running high among the climbing teams. The mountain is shut for the season because it is judged too dangerous. Then a flashlight reveals a clue. Someone is alive, high on Everest's treacherous north face! Tashi is convinced it is her 15-year-old brother. Ryan is prepared to risk everything to help. Storm clouds gather as they set out on their illegal climb, a do-or-die mission which the local militia will do anything to stop. Chasing the Stars by Malorie Blackman What happens when love brings loss? When love brings lies? When love brings hate? Olivia and her twin brother Aidan are heading alone back to Earth following the virus that wiped out the rest of their crew, and their family, in its entirety. Nathan is part of a community heading in the opposite direction. But on their journey, Nathan s ship is attacked and most of the community killed. Only a few survive. Their lives unexpectedly collided, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, head -over-heels like nothing they have ever experienced. But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy ever after...? LONGLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE, 2016 The Smell of Other People s Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Alaska, 1970: growing up here is like nowhere else. Ruth wants to be remembered by her grieving mother. Dora wishes she was invisible to her abusive father. Alyce is staying at home to please her parents. Hank is running away for the sake of his brothers. Four very different lives are about to become entangled. Because if we don't save each other, how can we begin to save ourselves? Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock's extraordinary, stunning debut is both moving, and deeply authentic. These intertwining stories of love, tragedy, wild luck, and salvation on the edge of America's Last Frontier introduce a writer of rare and wonderful talent.

22 The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner "Move over, John Green; Zentner is coming for you." The New York Public Library Will fill the infinite space that was left in your chest after you finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower. BookRiot.com A brutally honest portrayal of teen life... [and] a love letter to the South from a man who really understands it. Mashable.com I adored all three of these characters and the way they talked to and loved one another. New York Times Dill has had to wrestle with vipers his whole life at home, as the only son of a Pentecostal minister who urges him to handle poisonous rattlesnakes, and at school, where he faces down bullies who target him for his father s extreme faith and very public fall from grace. The only antidote to all this venom is his friendship with fellow outcasts Travis and Lydia. But as they are starting their senior year, Dill feels the coils of his future tightening around him. Dill s only escapes are his music and his secret feelings for Lydia neither of which he is brave enough to share. Graduation feels more like an ending to Dill than a beginning. But even before then, he must cope with another ending one that will rock his life to the core. Debut novelist Jeff Zentner provides an unblinking and at times comic view of the hard realities of growing up in the Bible belt, and an intimate look at the struggles to find one s true self in the wreckage of the past. Passenger by Alexandra Bracken "Expert... Passenger succeeds as an adventure, as a romance and as a comparison of cultural norms." -New York Times Book Review "Riveting, romantic... Fans of Outlander will see so much of Claire in Etta, who holds a smart and headstrong lens to history. I can't wait to voyage through the next volume." -Victoria Aveyard, New York Times #1 best-selling author of Red Queen In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles, but years from home. And she's inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she's never heard of. Until now. Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods-a powerful family in the Colonies-and the servitude he's known at their hands. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can't escape and the family that won't let him go so easily. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, his passenger, can find. In order to protect her, Nick must ensure she brings it back to them-whether she wants to or not. Together, Etta and Nicholas embark on a perilous journey across centuries and continents, piecing together clues left behind by the traveler who will do anything to keep the object out of the Ironwoods' grasp. But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are playing, treacherous forces threaten to separate Etta not only from Nicholas but from her path home forever. For further information and regular updates please refer to our weekly Book Stag in the school E-bulletin. Extended Reading List

23 Grey Court School Department of Sport and Physical Education Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey. TW10 7HN Yoga Club 4 th January 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians, Grey Court is committed to the development of extra-curricular wellbeing activities within the school. We strive to offer a varied and alternative timetable which appeals to and provides an enriched and enjoyable experience for all the students. As part of this, we have organised a yoga teacher to come in and deliver a Yoga Club in the school. Sarah Tucker is a qualified yoga instructor, journalist and author of titles including The A to Zen of Yoga: How to Get Rid of Emotional Baggage by Touching Your Toes. Sarah has been teaching yoga to children and adults for many years, including teachers and students at Grey Court School. The yoga club will teach vinyasa yoga, which is a constant flow from one posture to the next, combining balances, stretches and twists. This type of yoga engages the body, mind and spirit in equal measure, and is suitable for all ages and body types. The focus of each week will be different, however postures and sequences which cultivate concentration, stress and anger management and alleviate anxiety, are at the root of the practice. The club will start on Tuesday 17 th January and will run for 10 weeks. It is open to all key stage 3 students at Grey Court. The club will run for one hour, from pm, and the cost of each session will be 3. A total of 30 needs to be paid in full by Friday 13th January to the Finance department. The slip below also needs to be signed and returned with payment. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If there are any queries or questions then please do not hesitate to contact me. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child as we continue to broaden our contacts within the community to get more and more students taking part in fun and enjoyable physical wellbeing activities. Yours Sincerely Sharon Mercer Director of Wellbeing Students name: Parent/guardian signature: Form: Date: Method of Payment Cash Cheque payable to Grey Court School Online under the tab marked Yoga Sessions (This is on the other products menu) I will be writing to Mrs Mercer for financial assistance

24 4 January 2017 Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to inform you of an exciting opportunity for students who need extra help with their Mandarin Studies! This term we will be beginning an after school club for Mandarin students who wish to receive additional support in their studies. Who is it for? Mandarin students from all year groups who are interested in gaining extra support with aspects of learning about Chinese language and culture. What will the sessions cover? During the sessions we will support students with specific areas that they require extra help with, assist them with their home learning and help with recognition and writing of Chinese characters. The sessions will aim to provide a wider context for their classroom studies in a fun and supportive atmosphere. When will the sessions be? The sessions will be held on Mondays from commencing on Monday 16 th January in L1. How to enroll? In the first instance please contact Miss Song at osong@greycourt.org.uk to register your interest. A register will be taken at every session and it is important your child attends regularly, is punctual and keeps up to date with the work covered. If you know in advance that your child will miss a session or your child is ill, please contact Miss Song to inform her. Limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment! Ms. Song : MFL Dept

25 CONFUSED?! Every Monday pm in L1 Commencing 16 th January For further details ask Miss Song * Practical applications on a regular basis help theoretical acquisitions in a pleasant way. (Confucius, BC)

26 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday MMMENU Meaty Pabulum Pizza with Potato Wedges Pabulum Pizza with Potato Wedges Baked Beans & Sweetcorn With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Piri Piri Meatball Marinara with Pasta Simply Chicken Pasta with Tomato Sauce Rhubarb & Pear Crumble with Custard Sauce Chicken Korma with Savoury Rice Sweet Potato & Chickpea Korma with Savoury Rice Kachumber Salad With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Noodles The Pabrrito Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Oaty Cookie or Fresh Fruit Salad Roast Pork with Apple Sauce, Stuffing & Roast Potatoes Vegetable Loaf with Roast Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables With Baked Beans, Salmon Mayonnaise or Cheese Chinese Buffalo Wings with Potato Wedges The Carvery Pasta with Tomato Sauce Chocolate & Courgette Sponge with Chocolate Sauce Beef & Onion Pie with Mashed Potato & Gravy Mince & Onion Pie with Mashed Potato & Gravy Broccoli & Green Beans With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Chicken Madras with Rice The Hot Bakery Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Jam Sponge with Custard Sauce Battered Fish with Chips Mixed Bean Enchilada with Chips Baked Beans & Garden Peas With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Piri Piri Chicken with Chips The Plaice to Sea Pasta with Tomato Sauce Cherry & Coconut Flapjack menu 1 S 31 ST OCT, 21 ST NOV, 12 TH DEC, 9 TH JAN, 30 TH JAN, 27 TH FEB, 20 TH MAR British Fresh Food We are proud to be supporting British Farmers by using: Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables Farm Assured British Meat Free Range British Eggs British Cheese & Milk All Fish Products MSC Meal Deals Please see our meal deal posters or speak to our catering team for the latest deals. i Food Allergies & Intolerances Before selecting your food, please speak to the Catering Team about your requirements.

27 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday MMMENU Oven Glazed Baked Lasagne with Garlic Bread Oven Glazed Baked Lasagne with Garlic Bread Carrots & Green Beans With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Moroccan Meatball Marinara with Pasta Simply Chicken Pasta with Tomato Sauce Apple Crumble with Custard Sauce Chicken Madras with Lemon Rice Potato & Lentil Curry with Lemon Rice Kachumber Salad With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Sweet Chilli Chicken Spaghetti Noodles The Pabrrito Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Maryland Cookie or Fresh Fruit Salad Roast Chicken with Stuffing & Roast Potatoes Macaroni Cheese Seasonal Vegetables With Baked Beans, Salmon Mayonnaise or Cheese Cajun Buffalo Wings with Potato Wedges The Carvery Pasta with Tomato Sauce Chocolate & Parsnip Sponge with Chocolate Sauce Cottage Pie with Gravy Cottage Pie with Gravy Broccoli & Sweetcorn With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice The Hot Bakery Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard Sauce Battered Fish with Chips Falafel Wrap & Minted Yoghurt with Chips Baked Beans & Garden Peas With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese BBQ Chicken with Chips The Plaice to Sea Pasta with Tomato Sauce Vanilla Shortbread menu 2 S 7 TH NOV, 28 TH NOV, 19 TH DEC, 16 TH JAN, 6 TH FEB, 6 TH MAR, 27 TH MAR British Fresh Food We are proud to be supporting British Farmers by using: Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables Farm Assured British Meat Free Range British Eggs British Cheese & Milk All Fish Products MSC Meal Deals Please see our meal deal posters or speak to our catering team for the latest deals. i Food Allergies & Intolerances Before selecting your food, please speak to the Catering Team about your requirements.

28 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday MMMENU Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti Bolognese Carrots & Sweetcorn With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Roman Meatball Marinara with Pasta Simply Chicken Pasta with Tomato Sauce Apple & Cinnamon Crumble with Custard Sauce Chicken Tikka Masala with Turmeric Rice Spinach & Butter Bean Tikka Masala with Turmeric Rice Kachumber Salad With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Hoisin Chicken Spaghetti Noodles The Pabrrito Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Maryland Cookie or Fresh Fruit Salad Honey Glazed Roast Gammon with Roast Potatoes Leek & Potato Bake Seasonal Vegetables With Baked Beans, Salmon Mayonnaise or Cheese BBQ Buffalo Wings with Potato Wedges The Carvery Pasta with Tomato Sauce Chocolate & Carrot Sponge with Chocolate Sauce Cumberland Sausage with Mashed Potato & Onion Gravy Sausage with Mashed Potato & Onion Gravy Carrots & Green Beans With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Chicken Korma with Rice The Hot Bakery Pasta with Tomato or Bolognese Sauce Lemon Cake with Custard Sauce Battered Fish with Chips Chickpea & Coriander Burger with Chips Baked Beans & Garden Peas With Baked Beans, Tuna Mayonnaise or Cheese Chicken Tikka with Chips The Plaice to Sea Pasta with Tomato Sauce Sultana Cookie menu 3 S 14 TH NOV, 5 TH DEC, 2 ND JAN, 23 RD JAN, 13 TH FEB, 13 TH MAR, 3 RD APR British Fresh Food We are proud to be supporting British Farmers by using: Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables Farm Assured British Meat Free Range British Eggs British Cheese & Milk All Fish Products MSC Meal Deals Please see our meal deal posters or speak to our catering team for the latest deals. i Food Allergies & Intolerances Before selecting your food, please speak to the Catering Team about your requirements.