Friday 13 December 2024
#AHSWalksTall
Headmistress' Introduction
Dear Parents, Carers, Students, and Staff,
As we come to the end of another busy week and with the Christmas season now upon us, the excitement and energy around the School have been truly uplifting.
This week has been packed with opportunities and events that have showcased the hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm of our School community:
On Monday, we welcomed back our staff and students from Boppard, who had an incredible time exploring the beautiful town and immersing themselves in German culture. Their experiences will undoubtedly enrich their language learning and broaden their horizons.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, our fantastic production of Legally Blonde, joint with AGS, wowed audiences with its stunning performances, dazzling choreography, and catchy tunes. Huge thanks to all staff, particularly Mrs Hughes, Mr Warner, Mrs Pennington and Miss Schembri, and students who gave so much to make this a success.
On Tuesday, our Year 11 students sat their mock MFL GCSE Orals, demonstrating their language skills and preparation for the upcoming exams.
On Wednesday, our Year 11 Textiles students tackled their mock GCSE, showcasing their creativity and technical abilities.
On Thursday, we hosted our Community Christmas Party for local residents. It was a heart warming event filled with festive cheer, music, and delicious treats. Thank you to all who made this possible.
Today, we kicked off our Fundraising Events with A Factor, a talent show showcasing the incredible talents of our students. The event was a huge success, raising money for worthy causes.
We warmly invite everyone to join us for our Carol Evening next Tuesday, 17th December at 7pm at St Mary's Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for joyful, peaceful, and restorative reflection as the term draws to an end.
Students, please join us for a fun-filled pantomime on Monday and staff karaoke on Tuesday. These events are a great way to unwind and celebrate the festive season together.
As a reminder, school finishes early on Wednesday, 18th December at 1pm. Students will return to school on Tuesday, 7th January 2025 at 8:45am.
As I will not send a letter next week, may I take this opportunity to express again my sincere thanks to the staff, students, and families who make all #AHSWalksTall enriching experiences possible. It has been a wonderful term.
Y9 Trip to Germany
Y9 had a fantastic time on their trip to Germany, despite the wet and windy weather! They visited Boppard and Trier and on Saturday they went to Cologne, before visiting Marksburg Castle and Rüdesheim on Sunday.
Carol Service
The AHS/AGS Carol Service is scheduled for Tuesday 17 December at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Aylesbury from 7.00pm. If you would like to join us for this event, please complete your ticket booking using the following link or QR code:
https://buytickets.at/aylesburygrammarschool/1496004
Tickets are free of charge, but as space is limited in the Church we do need to know numbers attending in advance please. Places are limited to a maximum of three per family.
Mark Warner
Director of Music
Legally Blonde
Winter Card Competition
Congratulations to all the students who entered! We were overwhelmed by the effort you have all put into the Winter Card Competition.
Mrs Hartwell
Gold Winning Entry - designed by
Tarini S in 7S
Silver winning entry - designed by Mahike in 7H
Bronze winning entry - designed by
Anne AA in form 7A
Hearty Thanks from the AHSA
Our Christmas raffle was a great success!
We gave away 26 fabulous prizes!
You helped us raise a grand total of £1309!
We thank all the parents who brought in some fabulous gift items for our hampers, and to all our generous sponsors. Huge congratulations to all the prize winners. Thank you for your support and contribution.
Season’s greetings and a happy New Year!
Reindeer Run
198 students signed up for this year's Reindeer Run. A wonderful festive atmosphere where students ran 6 laps of our Sports Hall. Raising an incredible £549 for Florence Nightingale Hospice. Thank you to all who participated.
Sport this week
Netball
AHS 7A vs St Michaels Won 17-0
Football
AHS U13 vs SHFGS Lost 11-1
GCSE Mock Moderations have been running this week we have seen this year's cohort in a selection of sports in preparation for their practical assessments
Y12 Sports Leaders
Our Year 12 Sports Leaders led their first festival of the year last Tuesday for around 80 primary pupils. It went extremely well and we wanted to share the following feedback with everyone
Many thanks for hosting our pupils today at the Have fun, Be active - both of these were achieved in our eyes. The pupils came away happy, smiling, tired and in need of food!!
Your Year 12 Sports Leaders were fantastic; they explained the rules and activities really clearly and went over instructions when my children weren't sure. They were also positive and encouraging.
Congratulations to all involved, we are very proud of you!
Mrs Sole-Bradley
Bebras 2024 Results
We would like to give a huge congratulation to this year's Bebras contestants.
The International Bebras Challenge on Informatics is an annual computer science competition for primary and secondary school students around the world. With 87 member countries and more than 2.5 million participating students in 2024, the competition is the largest computer science competition in the world.
Within the United Kingdom there are more than 300,000 annual participants. The top 10% Nationally are awarded the Gold award and have the opportunity to undertake a further round which will happen in the new year. We are delighted to announce that 174 of our students received the gold award, furthermore 9 students gained a 100% score with an impressive 220 out of 220.
From everyone in the computing department, we would like to give a huge thank you and congratulations
James Petty
Head of Computing
Vacancies
Cleaner - Closing Date : 6 January 2025
HOLIDAY HELP
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samaritans.org 116 123
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Shout text service Text SHOUT to: 85258
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I wish all well for the upcoming holiday season. I hope that all are able to see friends or family.
Thank you, as ever, for your support,
Marieke Forster
AHS School Fundraising
The AHS Fund helps us to enrich the curriculum and develop the school's facilities to ensure that every student is able to fulfil their potential, wherever their strengths lie. Support from our Parents, our Alumnae and our wider community allows us to provide the outstanding education you expect and the students deserve.
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