Castle Hill Blog 09/02/24

Happy half-term everyone! I hope that you and your children have a restful and enjoyable week.

Imaginative Writing

Year 9 pupils have been exploring and analysing WW1 poetry in class this half term. After this, pupils were given the task of writing their own. Amir Azam in 9D has created this amazing poem!

Freedom

A deafening silence all around,

The trenches now look like a burial ground.

The war has ended. We finally won.

But in my head, the war will go on.

Silence.

Not a single sound.

The war has been going on all year round,

We can finally leave, we are finally free.

The others are all filled with glee.

But even though we are off the battle grounds,

I don't feel safe or sound.

Also, Harley Lennox in 10Y has demonstrated his superb 'writing to argue' skills with this brilliant article.

newspaper about nature 1 .pdf

On the Bus!

Many of our Year 7 pupils have been participating in their practical skills travel training workshop this week. Despite the wind, rain and snow they all enjoyed taking part.

Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:

Date	Event
Mon 19^th Feb	INSET day – no pupils in
Tues 20^th Feb	Pupils return after the half term holidays
Fri 23^rd Feb	Whole School Sponsored Welly Walk in PM (more details to follow)
Thurs 7^th March	World Book Day
Thurs 14^th March	Year 7 Kingswood Parent Meeting (4.30-5.00pm)
Wed 20^th March	Bag2School Collection
Wed 20^th – Fri 22^nd March	Year 11 London Residential
Thurs 21^st March	World Down Syndrome Day – odd socks
Mon 25^th – Wed 27^th March	Year 7 Kingswood Residential
Thurs 28^th March	Break up for Easter holidays Rewards morning and school finishes at 1pm
Mon 15^th April	Return after the Easter holidays
Tues 16^th & Wed 17^th April	Year 11 GCSE Art exam
W/c 22^nd April	Year 11 Work Experience week
Thurs 25^th April	Let’s Get Quizzical (Family Quiz night) More details to follow
Fri 24^th May	Break up for May half term holidays
Mon 3^rd June	Return after the half term holidays
Fri 14^th June	Year 11 Leaving Date
Thurs 27^th June	Year 11 Prom (details to follow)

And Finally...Donations Wanted

Our inspirational forest school lead has yet again been working his magic with our young people to create a fantastic pond for all creatures great and small to enjoy! Do you have any outdoor decorations or garden gnomes that would love an exciting new home at the Castle Hill pond? All donations gratefully received.

Castle Hill High School

Castle Hill Blog 09/02/24

Imaginative Writing

On the Bus!

Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:

And Finally...Donations Wanted

Have a wonderful break!