Firstly,
I would like to thank those sixth form students who helped organise and took
part in last Friday’s BBC Children in Need Charity Day. Students arrived at school contributing £1
for wearing non-uniform, cakes were available throughout the day to buy, and
the 12-hour crossbar football was enjoyed by many students and members of
staff. Particular acknowledgement must go to Henry Warby and Daniel Little,
this year’s School Captain and School Vice-Captain, who played for the entire
duration. The total amount raised is
still being calculated, but I am sure we have beaten last year’s total of
£1,500. Well done all.
This
week year 11 students are completing their mock examinations – an opportunity
for them to see how they have progressed during their GCSE years and provide
them with an experience of what it will be like next summer. Good luck boys.
Oli
Leyland of Barton House has, for the last few years, been playing rugby league
with London Broncos. He has just been
selected for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Origin Squad to train with the
England Academy in hope of playing against Australia on 1st
December. This is a fantastic
opportunity for Oli who strives to become professional after he leaves
school. Well done Oli and best wishes.
Old
Maidstonian Steven Adamson, who left in 2013, is now the general manager of
Charlton Athletic Women's Football Club.
On Sunday, 25th November his squad faces Crystal Palace at
their ground The Oakwood, in Crayford and Steven is trying to get the largest
crowd he can get. If you would like to know more then please visit
Charlton Athletics’ website.