Wellesley Weekly

Issue 249 Monday 2nd February 2015

Results
Rugby v JKS: 1st XV Lost 29-35
Rugby v JKS: 2nd XV Lost 0-57
Rugby v St Lawrence: Colts A Lost 21-33
Rugby v St Lawrence: Colts B Lost 10-25
Netball v St Edmund's: 1st VII Cancelled
Netball v St Edmund's: 2nd VII Lost 5-8
Netball v St Edmund's: 3rd VII Won 11-3
Rugby v St Lawrence: U9 Drew 20-20
Rugby v Dulwich: 1st XV Lost 14-31
Rugby v Dulwich: 2nd XV Lost 7-10
Netball v Kent College (Jnr): U11A Lost 10-15
Netball v Kent College (Jnr): U11B Won 9-6
Netball v Kent College (Jnr): U11C Won 2-0

Matches This Week

Changes to the calendar will be highlighted in red
Wednesday 4th February
Rugby: Foster Cup (U13) at JKS 1:30pm
Rugby v Northbourne: Colts A & U9 (a)
Rugby 2nd XV v JKS 3rd XV (h) tbc
Rugby v Dover College: Colts B (h)
Netball v St Lawrence: U11 A&B, U10/9 (h)
IAPS Swimming 3:30pm
Thursday 5th February
Rugby Spring Grove U9 (h) 3:30pm tbc
Saturday 7th February
Wellesley House U13 Netball Tournament 1.30pm
Rugby: Fledgling Cup (U9) at JKS. 2.15pm:
Rugby v Northbourne: 1st XV & 2nd XV (a)
Rugby v Dulwich: Colts A & B (h)
Netball v JKS: U11 A, B & C (a)

School Last Week

Scholarship News
We are delighted to announce two scholarships to St
Lawrence College. Congratulations to Celena SabinDawson, who has been awarded an All-Rounder Award
in recognition of her sport, art and academic
achievements, and to Billy Miles who has achieved a
Sport Scholarship.
Burns Night
Burns night was celebrated here at Wellesley on
Tuesday evening. The Scottish dancing was enjoyed by
all and it was great to see Junior House dancing along
with Block one. A most enjoyable night.
Boarders' Disco
Mr Collins debut in charge of the decks was a great
success. Lots of fun was had by all.
School This Week
Music on Monday
Music on Monday took the form of a duet by Silvia
Courage and Honor Whiteley who sang Caro Mio Ben
by Guiseppe Giordane.
Rugby colours
Congratulations to Norman Ye and Billy Miles who

were awarded their colours for rugby in this mornings

assembly.
General Knowledge
Good luck to our general knowledge teams on Monday
against Chatham/Clarendon Grammar School and on
Tuesday at the SATIPS Gen Knowledge Challenge.
Lecture: Mr P Warwick, 'Shackleton'
On Friday morning, the middle school will be treated to
a lecture on the polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Junior House Poetry Recital
Good luck to all the pupils in Junior House who have
been learning their poems ahead of Fridays (4:30pm)
recitation. Mrs McDermott has the difficult job of
adjudicating.
Wellesleys Got Talent
Qualifying is now over and the judges had a very
difficult time choosing who to put through. The eight
finalists will be announced later today.
Art Department Request
Block Four are making artwork using recycled materials
this term. Miss Beaumont would be very grateful for
any unwanted brightly coloured plastic lids from food
packaging.
Electric Sports Half-Term Hockey Camp at Stowe
A hockey camp will take place on the 16th and 17th
February and will run from 9.30-4pm at Stowe School.
The coaches are well qualified and have years of
experience in creating fun environments for children to
learn and develop. Please find attached all the
information and details needed on how to book a
place.
Also, Bethany School have an Open Morning on
Saturday 7th February from 10am. Details of other
senior schools hosting summer camps or courses will
be put on the notice board near the dining room or
held in the school office.
Sainsbury Vouchers
We are again collecting Sainsburys Active Kids
Vouchers. Please collect as many as you can and hand
them into your form tutors, direct to Mrs Healy, or
post them in the special collecting box by the office.
The vouchers are available from 28th Jan to 5th May.
Thank you.
Late Arrivals
There have been a few late arrivals over the last couple
of weeks, particularly on a Monday, which can disrupt
assembly. Registration begins at 8:25 and the children
should aim to be in their form room by 8:20. This
morning was much better, thank you.
This week the kitchen will be serving menu 2.