Extracurricular News

Students in the courtyardMr Marston spoke about Gardening Club in last week's Headteacher's Message and we managed to catch-up with them after school yesterday, where they were busy planting (very organised too!) - we can't wait to see how this develops, thank you!
 
"As I write this the Gardening Club are planting bulbs in the Courtyard Garden for the Spring. No one has asked them to do this, they have done it because they want to. They have sourced the bulbs and the plants and the tools and have got on with the job. That’s impressive and pretty special." - Mr Marston
 

 

Anna, Year 12, entered the North-West Rowing crafting competition to make, bake or model an iconic image of Henley Royal Regatta and she won with her fantastic model of Temple Island - well done Anna!

Anna's Model Anna's Model

Anna's model with Lego man for scale

 

On Saturday nine students from Wallingford School took part in the Sue Ryder Charity Fashion Show at The Shillingford Bridge Hotel. They modelled four outfits each, here they are pictured in Wedding Attire!

Students in fashion show

They performed with huge confidence and enthusiasm, to an audience of over two hundred people. 

- Mrs Laugharne

Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood posterWe love to hear about our students' extra-curricular activities outside of school. Ellie, Year 13, is taking on the role of Maid Marian in the Corn Exchange Wallingford Sinodun Players' pantomime 'Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood'. This is Ellie's first panto and she is thrilled to take on a main role - she also intends to do a Musical Theatre Degree after Sixth Form.

We hear that there are many other Wallingford students involved in the performance - break a leg!

The show runs from Friday 17th January - Saturday 1st February 2020.

If you'd like to purchase tickets, please follow this link: https://cornexchangewallingford.savoysystems.co.uk/CornExc…/

Harry portaging at Pangbourne Hasler

Congratulations to Harry, who this summer became the Kayaking Under 14s National Champion in both the Marathon and Sprint Disciplines by winning two separate National events. 

As a result of his hard work (Harry trains up to 9 times each week) he has now been selected by British Canoeing to race for Great Britain at an event taking place in France 

The photos show Harry racing for his club Reading at the Pangbourne Hasler. They show him at a portage, where he has to get out of his boat at speed and run 100 metres along the bank, before putting the boat in again.

Harry at Pangbourne Hasler

Harry portaging at Pangbourne Hasler