Duke of Edinburgh Information Evening

by Admin @ Hayesfield Girls' School

Fri Feb 23 06:42:13 PST 2018

6th March Year 9 (Bronze) 6pm-7pm Year 10 (Silver) 7.15pm-8.15pm Roper Theatre We would like to invite you to The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Award Information Evening on the 6th of March 2018 in the Roper Theatre, Upper Oldfield Park Campus. The Bronze presentation is from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and the Silver presentation from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. During the meeting you will meet the School’s new Duke of Edinburgh team, Mr Bell and Mrs Lesslie. You will be presented with information about the Award and its different sections. At the end of the presentation, you will receive an information pack and a participant enrolment form. The information will include all key dates, equipment lists for expedition and other additional information you may require. We look forward to seeing you there. David Bell, Duke of Edinburgh Manager

Hayesfield New York Trip February 2019

by Admin @ Hayesfield Girls' School

Tue Feb 06 08:02:01 PST 2018

This trip is now full. Further applications are welcome but will be placed on the Waiting List. ‘New York, New York, so good they named it twice’ sang Gerard Kenny in 1978, and 40 years later NY is still a totally awesome, and uniquely iconic city to visit, and is our destination for a joint curriculum trip during February half term, 2019. This is a trip of a lifetime, and will be life changing. It is a joint trip, bringing together the Art, Photography, Textiles/DT Departments. This trip is offered to those students studying these subjects at GCSE or A Level, but this is not exclusive. All students with a genuine interest are most welcome. Our trip to Barcelona was an incredible success and our forthcoming trip to Rome and Florence proved massively popular, and is eagerly awaited. This proves to experience the art, architecture, fashion and technology of a city up close can enhance a student’s appreciation, understanding and admiration of the very best it can offer. In these areas New York offers probably more than any other city in the world. Students will have the opportunity to observe, photograph, absorb and draw as we visit some of the most influential art museums and iconic buildings in New York, underpinning the study of Design Movements for the last 100 years. Students will visit the Garment District, meet a successful designer in their showroom, visit NYC’s rare Accessories Factory making goods, conduct a Mini-Project. This robust itinerary gives a unique opportunity for students to ask questions, see new collections, and learn about art, architecture and fashion right in the epicentre of it all. All these experiences directly support and underpin the students’ work at GCSE and A Level. The trip is jammed packed with visits and activities: Metropolitan Museum of Art – The MET Guggenheim Museum International Centre of Photography Fashion Institute of Technology Museum of Modern Art Observation deck of the Empire State Building Staten Island Ferry, Liberty and Ellis Islands Photographic walking tour Macy’s Department Store and local independent shops in Midtown Grand Central Station 9/11 Museum and Memorial Park Harlem Gospel Singers and BB King Gospel Choir Brunch High Line walk and street art Lunch in iconic areas – Central Park, Chelsea Market, Bowling Green, Macy’s, Saks Dinner in traditional New York restaurants The Stephen Sondheim Theatre to see ‘Beautiful’, the musical story of Carole King, a girl from Brooklyn.   The accommodation Fairfield Inn and Suites, in the Garment District/Midtown, in rooms with two queen size double beds, shared between 4 students, all en suite – fabulous and central: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycps-fairfield-inn-and-suites-new-york-midtown-manhattan-penn-station/ The company we will be using is Halsbury, a family run, school’s trip specialist, who have a high reputation as a well-organised and established provider. The dates: Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd February 2019 TBC Trip is open to: Present Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If there are any places available after September 2018 new students to Hayesfield will be able to apply. Staff: The trip will be led by myself, along with Mr Lee, Mrs Lisney, Miss Button and Ms Osborne, all highly experienced specialist staff across the subject areas. The package: based on a minimum of 25, and a maximum of 45 students, includes: Flights from London, direct to New York, with hold and cabin baggage allowance UK and USA coach transfers 7 days/5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation. Towels included Fully comprehensive Insurance 5 evening meals 4 lunches (students given a budget of 15$ each day x 4 to buy lunch + 1 BB King Gospel brunch included) All entrance fees   Cost: based on a minimum of 25 students: £1426 – maximum of 45 students: £1408 Not included: money for shopping and souvenirs, subway rides (lots of walking involved though) Personal insurance for own camera Extra snacks and drinks in hotel or out and about 14$ (about £9) for an ESTA – http://www.esta.us/uk.html All staff and students must have this travel authorisation in order to enter the USA The reply slip must be given in AND the 1st non-refundable deposit of £250 to be paid no later than the 28th February 2018, to initially secure a place. Payments are to be made online through Tucasi (Scopay), under the account name NewYork2019. You are most welcome to place any interim payments into your account at your convenience. Please note: there is a formal payment plan for this trip – attached. This will be a fantastic trip. It is a wonderful opportunity. There will be physical demands on each student, as we will be walking quite a bit. Behaviour is of the highest expectations. Poor behaviour at school, leading to this trip, could jeopardise the place. If the trip is oversubscribed names will be drawn out of a hat, and any deposit paid will be refunded if a place is not secured. If you would like to book a place. Please note the deadline: Complete the slip below and return to myself only, via either campus receptions or, email the slip to newyork2019@hayesfield.com. This is the dedicated email address for this trip. Pay the 1st deposit of £250 using Scopay – account: New York 2019 Wait for an email to confirm the place and receipt of the 1st deposit Yours sincerely Mrs B Brian New York Trip Group Leader New York 2019 Letter, Reply Slip and Payment Plan

February Concert: Chamber Music Series

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Thu Dec 08 15:04:43 PST 2016

Please join us for our second concert of the season, a Chamber Music Series, on Tuesday February 7, 2017 – 7:30pm.  This concert will feature various smaller ensembles: brass, woodwind, percussion, string, and mixed ensembles.  The repertoire to be announced soon. If you would like to join SCO, auditions are now open!  See Auditions on ... [Read more...]

SCO Announces Its 2017-18 Season

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Sun Sep 17 11:45:59 PDT 2017

The Seattle Collaborative Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2017-18 season! This year we will present three concerts, all of which feature a mix of standard orchestral repertoire, rarely performed repertoire, along with new works by composers who are female, from the Pacific Northwest, or both! Fall Concert – Sounds of Strength and Divination University Christian ... [Read more...]

School Update 01.03.18 – Open until 3:30pm, No after school clubs will run today

by Aaron Webb @ Holy Trinity Primary School

Wed Feb 28 23:08:29 PST 2018

The school is open today until 3:30pm for all school and preschool pupils. There will be NO after school clubs, boosters or 6pm club today. Please ensure your child is picked up at 3:30pm and take care travelling to and from school.

Launch of Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards

by Admin @ Hayesfield Girls' School

Wed Mar 07 08:22:38 PST 2018

March 2018 has seen the launch of the Bronze and Silver Awards with almost 300 parents and pupils attending. Expeditions for Bronze and Silver will be taking place in the coming months. In the meantime, please ensure you regularly update your eDofE account!

SCO Premieres Andy Clausen’s “This Is Water”

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Sat Apr 08 11:46:38 PDT 2017

Seattle Collaborative Orchestra presented the premiere performance of composer and trombonist Andy Clausen’s orchestral suite This Is Water.  The work was commissioned by our Music Director Anna Edwards, and it is inspired by Benjamin Britten’s orchestral interludes in his opera Peter Grimes.  Both works, along with the west coast premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto ... [Read more...]

School Update 02.03.18 – Open until 3:30pm, No after school clubs will run today

by Aaron Webb @ Holy Trinity Primary School

Thu Mar 01 22:54:00 PST 2018

The school is open again today until 3:30pm for all school and preschool pupils. There will be NO after school clubs, boosters or 6pm club today. Please ensure your child is picked up at 3:30pm and take care travelling to and from school.

SCO Premieres Primiani’s SIRENS on West Coast

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Tue Nov 24 15:59:17 PST 2015

Seattle Collaborative Orchestra performed the West Coast premiere of composer-conductor Leanna Primiani’s SIRENS for Orchestra in our November 2015 concert. In talking about this piece with Primiani’s publisher, Subito Music, Anna Edwards, SCO’s Music Director commented, “It’s been a blast for me and the musicians to work on this piece!” Based after Homer’s classic “The ... [Read more...]

Weather Alert for 3-21-18

by ljohnson01@sco.org @ SCO Family of Services

Wed Mar 21 03:16:09 PDT 2018

UPDATE – 3/21/18, 12:30 pm: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island for Wednesday March 21, 2018.

All SCO residential programs and residential schools will remain open. All other SCO programs and offices will close at 12:30 pm.…

Composer Angelique Poteat talks with the Live Music Project

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Tue Nov 17 16:56:17 PST 2015

Composer and clarinetist Angelique Poteat, whose new work Listen to the Girls premieres on SCO’s November 18 concert, sat down with Shaya Lyon of the Live Music Project to discuss her creative process, the stories that inspired the work, and what it’s like to compose for a choir with orchestra.  Read more at the Live ... [Read more...]

SCO is all about COLLABORATION

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Wed Aug 26 08:45:41 PDT 2015

Science Week 12th-17th March

by Admin @ Hayesfield Girls' School

Wed Mar 07 06:07:02 PST 2018

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Year 12 and 13 will be having a visit from Bath University Ambassdors who will be bringing the ‘Spectroscopy in a Suitcase’ into school so they can experience using cutting edge spectroscopic teachniques. Ambassadors from Bath University will be running a session to consolidate the learning the students have already completed in class so the students get an opportunity to use the equipment.   Biomedical Sciences Talk Dr Wael Kafienah from the Biomedical Sciences Department of Bristol University will be delivering a talk to our Year 10s on How to regenerate a tissue and build a new organ.   DNA Extraction As part of Bath Taps In To Science scientists from Bath University will be visiting carrying out DNA extraction on IGNITE day with some Year 9 students who will take home their own DNA in a necklace. The other year 9 students will also carry out a DNA extraction with a team from Bristol University.   What’s in Willow Bark Have you ever wondered why in ancient times willow bark was chewed? Mr Rutt’s Year 10 class will be investigating what compounds are found in willow bark with willow extract kits.   Bath Bombs On Wednesday period 6 Mrs Whatley will be providing an opportunity discover the science behind bath bombs where students will be able to make their own bath bombs to take home   The Universe and Beyond Dr Victoria Scowcroft from the Department of Physics at the University of Bath will give a talk open to all pupils at 3.15pm on Thursday 15th March 2018 in NI. Her research interests focus on variable stars, which she uses to probe the structure and evolution of nearby galaxies and the Universe as a whole. Her talk will give a history of the use of variable stars to study the expansion rate of the Universe.   Hayesfield Girls’ School Science Fair Lastly the science department will be hosting their a science fair on Friday 16th March. All students in Years 7 and 8 will be eligible to enter a science fair project and there will be three winners from each class who will have the privilidge of presenting their project at the science fair. The National science week areas areas this year are: Exploration Discovery   In the afternoon we will be allowing all year 7 and 8 students to visit the winners. In addition the science staff will be putting on some unusual experiments with the highlight being Mr Attwood’s demonstration with liquid nitrogen. After school the event is open to all parents as well as any primary school children and their parents. If you wish to join us then please feel free to drop in from 3.15pm-4.30pm in the Nucleus at Brougham Hayes.

SCO’s Spring 2015 Concert

by David Pengra @ Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

Sun Jun 21 14:49:40 PDT 2015

The Seattle Collaborative Orchestra with Dr. Anna Edwards, conductor, and soloists Maria Larionoff, violin, Catalin Rotaru, double bass, and Cara Peterson, organ, perform the works by Mozart, Bottesini, Bond and Saint-Saëns. Audio and Video from the Spring 2015 concert is available on YouTube, and linked below. Recording and production by Opus 4 Studios, Audio and ... [Read more...]

Our Close to Home program was recognized by the NYC ACS Division of Youth & Family Development for successfully implementing their Performance-based Standards model.

by Andrew Jeffery @ SCO Family of Services

Thu Jan 18 06:15:48 PST 2018

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