Christmas Concert

Hedingham School Music Department hosted its annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday 16 th December, delighting the audience with a huge variety of music. The evening was kick-started with the School Orchestra’s energetic rendition of ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ by Grieg. The first half also included a performance by the Allsorts Primary Choir (Years 5-8) who did sign language to Cliff Richard’s Mistletoe and Wine. The Whole School Choir closed the first half with two traditional Christmas Carols, after a spectacular, choreographed performance by the Samba Band, led by Perry James in Year 9.

Helping the Homeless

Hedingham School students have an excellent record of fund raising for charities and are proud of work they have done to support others less fortunate than themselves. Each term a non-uniform day is organised by the School Council and students chose a charity they feel is worthwhile. This term they have decided to raise money for Jimmy’s Shelter in Cambridge, a charity which supports homeless people of all ages

Jack Petchey November 2009

Congratulations are in order for Lisa Hood, she is November’s Jack Petchey Award Winner.
Lisa was nominated for the Award for volunteering to work with Year 7 students during their Geography lessons to support them with their learning. This has involved working with members of the Geography Learning Area staff and with non-specialist staff, who teach Geography in KS3, as well as with Teaching Assistants. She has formed a very positive rapport with staff and younger students and proved herself to be an asset to the department. This is a real achievement when she only is able to attend one lesson per fortnight with many of the different learning groups.
Mr. Panayi presented Lisa with a Certificate, Badge and Cheque on Wednesday 2 December 2009.
Well Done Lisa!!!!

Swimming Success for Scarlett!

Scarlett Merrell, aged 12 from Halstead, recently took part in national disabled swimming event held in Sheffield. Over 200 swimmers from all over the country took part including successful Para- Olympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds. Scarlett was delighted to come 4 th overall in her category for backstroke and 7 th overall in the freestyle event. Her goal now is to knock 4 seconds off her back stroke time to allow her to qualify for the National Talent Squad Programme which aims to train and coach promising young swimmers for the Para Olympics.