From the Headmaster’s Study
First thing this morning, I was greeted (very enthusiastically) by all members of form JL (outside of my study) with the repeated question (always accompanied by laughter) “How was your half term, Storm Franklin?” I have finally reached the dizzying heights of nationwide fame…
On a serious note, I hope you, your families (and your homes) have all been safe through the recent high winds and storms. I would like to pay tribute to our grounds and maintenance team who work tirelessly behind the scenes at Wellesley with efforts that can often go unmentioned but rarely go unnoticed. My thanks go to Shaun
and Jon, Mick and Mark for their efforts in maintaining our estate and keeping everything in safe and such good working order (indeed many of our community have commented that the front lawn is as immaculate as they can remember…). They have all been flat out today clearing debris, ensuring the fields are safe for our pupils to enjoy and generally making sure that Wellesley is such a special environment for us all to live, work and go to school. They are real unsung heroes.
Gavin Franklin
School Last Week
Team Photos
Team photos were taken just before half term. Parents will receive an email when they are ready with details about how to order a copy.
SATIPS general knowledge paper
We look forward to receiving the results and we congratulate Hector Hulme, Margot Grand, Raf Cable, Grace Flowers, Georgie Carter, Tate Sheppard, Freya Ralph, Freddie Southorn, Ralph Wainman and Septimus Oduwole for taking part.
Pre Prep
Upcoming events
1st March – Shrove Tuesday – donate a £1 for a pancake for breakfast. All money raised will go to Porchlight.
3rd March – World Book day – wear home clothes and bring in your favourite book. Dressing up as a character from a book is welcome but optional. (this event is a different day to the Prep school children who will still have exams on 3rd March)
Friday 11th March – 4pm Junior House concert
Monday 14th March – Pre-prep poetry recitation – am
Friday 18th March – Red Nose Day – Have a laugh with your class. Donate £1 to wear something that will make your classmates laugh! (home clothes)
Wednesday 23rd March – 11am whole school easter egg hunt
School This Week
Team of the Week
This week’s team of the week is the U13A Netball team for their superb performance in the U13 Netball Tournament held at Wellesley just prior to half term. The girls will meet with Mr and Mrs Franklin for homemade cakes and squash during Thursday morning break.
Block 1 Study Sessions
This evening sees the start of the Block 1 study sessions. Running Monday to Friday, from 6pm to 6.40pm, day pupils are invited to join boarders in study sessions straight after supper. Please inform Geraldine (hmsecretary@wellesleyhouse.net) if you would like your child to attend.
Music
This week Stas Shatokhin kicked off the second half of term with an awesome rendition of Heartbreaker by Led Zeppelin on the guitar. Well done Stas!
World Book Day
On Friday 4th March we will be celebrating World Book Day. This is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) a celebration of reading.The main aim of World Book Day is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading, something which we value highly at Wellesley Haddon Dene.
As part of our celebrations we would like to encourage pupils to attend school dressed as their favourite book character.
Six of the Best
Mr Parfitt reports … “This term’s Six of the Best goes to Ignacio Echevarria for his ‘natural forms’ drawing inspired by German illustrator and zoologist, Ernst Haeckel. The drawing was actually made as research for a three-dimensional clay plaque, however the quality of the illustration means that it is worthy of the prize as a stand-alone artwork in its own right. Ignacio has made a great start at Wellesley Haddon Dene and I am very much looking forward to seeing his continued progress in art and design.” The illustration will hang in the Headmaster’s study for this half of term. Very well done, Igancio.
School Orchestra
School orchestra practice is at 8.30 on Tuesday morning. We are really looking forward to being able to showcase what the children have been working on.
Thanet Music and Drama Festival
Several groups of children will be performing in the Thanet Music and Drama Festival later this week, between Thursday and Sunday. Good luck to all who are taking part.
Senior School News
On Saturday 26th February, Eastbourne College will be hosting a whole school Open Event. For further information and to book a place, please click here.
Throughout January and February, Lancing College will be hosting small group visits for those looking for Year 9 entry from 2022 onwards. If you would like further details on the programme, please click here.
Matches This Week
Tuesday, 22nd February
Squash v St Lawrence: 1st V (a) 2:45pm
Wednesday, 23rd February
Rugby v Dover College: U13 (h)
Rugby v Dover College: U9/U8 (a)
Netball v JKS: U11 (h)
Netball v JKS: U13 A&B (h)
Saturday, 26th February
Squash v Parents 2pm
Rugby v Northbourne: U13B (h)
Rugby v Northbourne: U10 (h)
Netball v Northbourne: U13 A&B (a)
Please always refer to the website calendar as it is the most up-to-date place to check for fixture changes and locations.
If your child has been selected for a fixture, we will email you each Tuesday morning with information regarding the recommended pick up time from Wellesley.
Matches Last Week
| Fixture | Result |
Wellesley Netball Tournament: U13 | 5th Place |
Hockey v St Edmund’s: U13A&B | 2-2 & 4-4 |
Netball v Dover College: U10/U9 | Won 8-2 |
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