headline 4 december 2015

Headline 4 December 2015

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We were all encouraged by well wishes before the show, particularly with the phrase

break a leg!...but do you know where it comes from?

The saying is actually a really positive wish for a great show...not a threat of imminent

injury!

The side curtains in a theatre are known as legs. At the end of a successful show actors come back on stage again and again for their curtain calls, requiring the legs (curtains) to open and close many times, the pressure of repeat opening the curtains can cause them to break...meaning the show was so fantastic

we broke the curtains! Lara Ramrattan Oliver Director

From the moment the Creative Arts Department decided our school production was going to be Oliver there has been a buzz of anticipation amongst students (and staff). The

months of rehearsals and commitment to putting on a great show paid off this week...it was showtime! The company of actors, musicians, set painters, film crew and backstagers have put on a show that is phenomenal...dare we say one of the best yet...all three nights

sold out!

Oliver is the last production for seventeen of our Year 13 students, many of whom have been involved in IGS shows since they arrived at school. We will miss the talents and

warmth of this group of young people and we hope they will be back soon to share with us their successes beyond IGS. We know that their support and mentoring of the younger

students means the future of our productions are in safe hands.

Bravo to everyone involved.outstanding!


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Life in the workhouse is a miserable place gruel morning, noon and night...

Oliver...did you just ask for more?

Work at the undertakers is not all its cracked up to be...

Dodger by name...Dodger by nature Olivers new family leave a lot to be desired!

The story...

...no spoilers!

Bumble wants to make a quick profit

Oliver goes on the run, heading for London...and hopes of finding a new family

Whos in need of a boy? The Sowerberrys!


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Can Fagins gang fill a void in Olivers life?

Will any good come out of Bill and Nancys love...or are they doomed?

Will Bumble and

Corney get their

just desserts?

Were not going to give away the

ending...theres still a show left to

go!

If you have seen the show already or have a ticket, youll know they were the hottest tickets in town. Look out next week for the

official review.

Will good triumph over evil?

Will Mr Brownlow save the day?


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Dinner Time Rota (No Bags in B Hall)

Sitting 1 12.30pm

Sitting 2 From 12.40pm

Sitting 3 Not before 12.45pm

Year 8 Packed Lunch Area:

D2

Year 7 Packed Lunch Area:

D1 and D3

Year 9 Packed Lunch Area: Social Area D Floor

Manners are important in the lunch time queue; any student misbehaving will be sent to the back of the queue. Rotating lunchtime sittings are for Years 7, 8 and 9 only. Years 10 and 11 have optional sittings. Bags must not be taken into B Hall at lunchtime unless they contain essential medication (i.e. Epipen or

Diabetic equipment).

Poppy Appeal Thank you to all our students who bought a poppy last month from either our Key Stage Hub or Reception.

We raised 119.85 for the British Legion.

Families wanted to Host a Celebrity Sleepover! Have you ever dreamt of quizzing a celebrity? Asking the questions that your average TV host wouldnt dare? You might get the chance in this potential TV project, as the star could be sleeping in your spare room!

Dragonfly Film and Television are developing a brand new exciting series and they are looking for British families with real character and the gift of the gab. If you think that your family is a little bit different and has what it takes to give a celebrity a weekend they'll never forget, email [email protected] with a photo of your family or call them on 0207 033 3195.


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Congratulations to Nisha Cant (10JK), Izzy Weir (10JK), Sophie Dale (10LV), Becky Hadfield (10JB), Abi Prentice (11JLF), Rachel Scott (9PDH), Kirsty McMillan (10MEK) who, as part of the U16 Ben Rhydding Hockey team, will compete in the North of England round of the England Hockey Indoor Championships this Sunday 5th December in Wigan.

If their team is successful, they will progress to the national finals...good luck girls!

Well done to Ella Grech-Cini (8AMB), James Newman (8AMB), Ella Shuttleworth (8AMB) and Spencer Barnes (8LNR) who have all achieved their bronze certificates.

Congratulations to Emma Powell (10JPC) who competed in the first round of the British Tooling Series in Manchester at the weekend. Emma, who once again entered the adult female category, climbed alongside many accomplished, older climbers in the competition. Emma climbed brilliantly and secured second place and now goes on to the next round in Keswick on 13th December. Good luck!

Ella Grech-Cini James Newman Ella Shuttleworth Spencer Barnes

Emma Powell


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Rotary Club Cooking Competition Well done to our culinary competitors, Maxim Dale (11JLF), Holly Ramsey (11JLI) and Charlotte Whittaker Pitts (11JLI) who took part in the local heat of the national cooking competition at Craven College.

The judges commented on the enthusiasm of the competitors who displayed excellent skills and levels of presentation. A special mention goes to Charlotte Whitaker Pitts who came a close second with her chicken stuffed with feta and spinach wrapped in prosciutto served with steamed asparagus, fondant sweet potato and basil sauce. For dessert she served an exquisite milk chocolate and strawberry fraisier.

Well done to all.

Charlotte Whittaker-Pitts (11JI)

Congratulations to Niamh Maroney (11HGW) who entered the Colne Luther Greenwood Memorial Music Festival on Saturday 28th November in a number of singing classes. Niamh competed in four classes in the age group 15 to 18 years.

Class M23 Junior Solo up to and including age 16: Niamh sang Caro Mio Ben (Giordani), finishing a very good second in a high standard class. Class M28 Junior British Composer up to and including age 18: Singing Five Eyes Niamh came a close second to an excellent winner from Lothersdale. Class M26 Junior Folk Song up to and including age 18: Niamhs strongest class, having won in the Skipton Festival 4 years running, she performed I Must and I Will, a humorous folk song about a lady trying to find love with no luck. Niamh finished second for a third time in the day. It was very close one to call for the adjudicator. Class M30 Junior Songs from the Shows/Musical/Film: Niamh performed The Sweetest Sounds from Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein) and came third.

It was a long day of performing at a high standard competition and Niamh was delighted to receive Distinction grades in her first three classes ...not a bad for a days work!

Main Course

Dessert

Niamh Maroney (11HGW)


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CLICK HERE TO SEE IGS IN THE TAKEOVER CHALLENGE STORY


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Governor Update We are pleased to announce the following new members to the Governing Body at Ilkley Grammar School:

Community Governors Catherine Douglas: I have spent the last 20 years of my career working within healthcare and currently head up Business Development and Performance for a community care provider in Kirklees. An ex Ilkley Grammar School pupil I moved back to Ilkley in 2003. I have a keen interest in childhood development and the broader development of skills and experience to enable career opportunities for young people. I have a 9 year old daughter and my main interests are Swimming and Ballroom Dancing.

Hilary Templar: I grew up in Ilkley and attended IGS where I made many of the friends I am still close to today. After studying physiology at the University of Aberdeen, I joined IBM as a software developer. Initially, I lived and worked in Warwick until a change in role allowed me to return to living in Ilkley. Most recently, I worked in Strategic Outsourcing Commercial Management and then Internal Audit as a business process auditor. While working at IBM, I was given a sabbatical year during which I trained and worked as a neighbourhood mediator with Bradfords Community Accord. Ive now been lucky enough to be able to take early retirement and am enjoying long walks, time for more skiing and travel, and the opportunity to get more involved with my local community.

Parent Governors Nick Cole: I moved to Addingham from London 15 years ago. My wife, Lisette and I have two daughters; the eldest of whom is in Year 8. Originally from Worcester I attended the Royal Grammar School and then the University of Bristol where I read English Literature. I work in Leeds as a consultant advising local authorities on the recruitment and development of their senior management teams. My experience includes work in both education authorities and childrens social care. I have served as an LEA appointed Community Governor at a Bradford primary and chaired the Governing Body through a federation with a neighbouring school. I have also been a Parish Councillor in Addingham.

Steve Spoerry: I moved with my family to Ilkley in 2010. I have a daughter at IGS and a son at Ben Rhydding Primary School. For 28 years I worked as a manager for the NHS latterly as Chief Executive of a Primary Care Trust and a General Hospital. Today I work as a self-employed interim director and consultant in the health and construction sectors. I am keen for the school to help all students make the most of their different aptitudes and aspirations.

Staff Governors Amy Bleasdale: Prior to joining IGS as the Curriculum Administrator, I spent 8 years as the School Information Manager at the North West SILC (North West Leeds Special Schools), where I was also a staff governor. I have experience of working within a wide range of educational areas including SEN, funding, data management and family support. I hold a BA (Hons) in Politics & Contemporary History, and previously worked as an events and wedding co-ordinator. Being a staff Governor is a great opportunity to get involved and my aim is to promote IGS visions and values through efficient and effective working practices, as well as being a positive voice for Associate Staff members. I currently live in Otley with my husband and 2 year old daughter so most of my 'spare' time is spent running around after them!

Neil Garrido: I undertook my PGCE teacher training at King's College London before taking my first qualified teaching post, which I held for three years, at a non-selective comprehensive school in Bromley, south east London. At this school I became the lead teacher of chemistry and in my final year at the school the KS4 science coordinator. Relocating to Yorkshire with my wife and two young children to begin my role as chemistry teacher at IGS in 2014 I now live locally and have an active interest in the outdoors. This currently includes cycling, fell running and climbing. Outside of school my interest in the outdoors has led me to compete in several mountain marathons and enter an ultra-marathon. My other, slightly eccentric, past-time is competing in village shows I was this year's winner of the Askwith show chocolate cake category (men only) and gained third place with my home-grown carrots at the Burley Summer festival! Since my relocation last year I feel that I am now firmly established within IGS and its community and believe it is the right time for me to make a greater contribution to the school through this post. Having experience of both teaching and supporting roles will, I believe, enable me to be more effective as a governor. Whilst the demands of both roles are similar they are nonetheless different and as such I hope to be able to represent and support my colleagues and the school more effectively as a result.


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Ilkley Gymnastics Club are holding a fund raiser to pay for new equipment. They are also using the opportunity to show parents and the local community just what their gymnasts can do!

The event will take place on the 12th December, 10am12pm and 12.30-2pm in the Sports Hall at IGS, everyone is welcome.


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Wow! What a fantastic amount of money we raised

for Children in Need this year. Our grand total now stands

at...drum roll5114.

There is another chance for our students to get involved with charity fundraising on Friday 11th December...its

Christmas Jumper Day! They can make the world better with a sweater, pay 1 to

your tutor for the privilege of wearing their festive

knitwear, the tackier the better, and raise money for

Save the Children.

During lunch time on the day there will be the chance for

them to take part in our Community catwalk, with Community points up for

grabs!


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IGS SPORTIGS SPORTIGS SPORTIGS SPORTIGS SPORTIGS SPORTIGS SPORT

B SPORT CLUBS

MONDAY 7th

December

U16 + Senior Netball training (SB) U13 + Senior Netball @ South Craven. 3:15 Sports Leaders Training Pool, 3.15-4.30 (PB)

TUESDAY 8th

December

U12 + U13 Netball training (FA) Sports Leaders Training, Pool, 3.15-4.30 (PB) Football Y10 @ Sportshall 12.30-1.15 (SG) Y9, 10, 11, 12 Girls Hockey @ BRHC (JH) Open Age Hockey @ BGS Y7, 8, 9 Rugby V BGS Meet @ 12:30

WEDNESDAY 9TH

December

U13 +15 Indoor Cricket Boys PB 2.30 4.30 (PB) Y11, 12, 13 Mixed Hockey, Sportshall, 12.30-1.15pm (JH) Synchronised Swimming 2.15-3.20 (SG) Rugby Training Y10 1XV @ Astro (ACF) 2:15 @ Bus Layby Y10, 11, 12, 13 Basketball 12:30 1:15 Sportshall (SP+MC) Y7 Rugby Touch @ Astro meet @ 2:15 Bus Layby

THURSDAY 10th

December

Y7+8 HOCKEY @ Ben Rhydding Astroturf 3.15-4.30pm (AJK) Cancelled Girls Football @ Ben Rhydding Astroturf 3.15-4.30pm (LV) U14 Netball V BGGS @ IGS Sports Leaders Training Gym, 3.15-4.30 (PB) Y8+9 Basketball. 12:30 1:15 Sportshall (AF) Golf Club @ Ghyllbeck Golf Driving Range 3.15 5pm (SP) Y10 Rugby Yorkshire Cup @ Fields Meet @ Mini Bus - 12:30

FRIDAY 11th

December

Sports Leaders Training @ Astro 3.15-5.00pm (PB) Y7 Basketball 12:30 1:15 Sportshall (SG)


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MON TUES WED THU FRI

Classic Fish Pie with

Cheesy Mash

Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding

Herb Crusted Pork Steak

Battered Fish, Tartar sauce and Lemon Wedges Fajita Wraps

Choose From

Cajun Chicken, Mixed Bean

Chilli or Crispy Chicken

All Served with Salsa, Soured

Cream, Nachos & Mexican Rice

Veggie Pumpkin Risotto

Veggie Leek and Brie

Stuffed Pancake

Veggie Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta

bake

Veggie Tomato,

Mozzarella & Basil Stack

Honey Roast Carrots Cauliflower Cheese

Roast Potatoes Steamed Broccoli

Baby Corn

Roast Autumn Vegetables

Savoy Cabbage

Chips Mushy Peas Baked Beans

Classic Bolognese

Chilli Con Carne Rice Pot

Chicken Tikka Rice Pot

Herby Tomato

Pasta Pot

Ricotta Tortellini

Sweet and Sour Chicken Noodle

Pot

Five Bean Chilli Rice Pot

Chicken

Cacciatore Pasta Pot

Vegetable Stir Fry Noodle Pot

Pasta Carbonara

Tomato

Leek and Potato

Tomato

Leek & Potato

Tomato

Cheese & Ham Panini

Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

BBQ Chicken Wrap

Pizza Style Panini

Cheese and Ham Toastie

Margherita Pizza

Tikka Flat Bread

Selection of Pizzas & Paninis

SOUP

Croissant - 95p Doughnut/Iced Finger - 75p Toast - 25p Cereal Bars - 65p Cereal and Milk - 1.20

Fruit Pots - 75p Fruit - 25p Yogurt Pot - 75p Fruit Juice - 75p Fresh Fruit Bar - 1.00

Bacon Sandwich - 95p Cheese Muffin - 50p Filled Bagel - 95p Filled Flatbread - 95p Porridge - 1.20

Breakfast Menu

Lunch MenuWeek Two


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Last few tickets remain for Christmas Lunch...dont miss out. Pay for your ticket

via Parentpay.


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Dates for the Diary

December

Friday 4 Oliver 7pm Wednesday 9 Year 8 Christmas Performance Thursday 10 Year 12 Parents Meeting Friday 11 Year 11 Craven College Taster Day Community Christmas Jumper Day Monday 14 Year 13 reports issued this week Countdown to Christmas, All Saints Church 6.30pm Wednesday 16 Year 13 Presentation Evening, 6.30pm, Kings Hall Friday 18 School Closes 1.35pm

January

Monday 4 Training Dayschool closed Tuesday 5 School re-opens Thursday 7 Year 11 mock exams start Tuesday 12 Parent Information Evening: Student Health and Welfare

Look at our full school calendar here

Term Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2015

Friday 18 Dec School closes 1.15pm

Christmas Holiday Monday 19th December Friday 1st January

SPRING TERM 2016

Monday 4 Jan School closed Training Day

Tuesday 5 Jan School re-opens

Friday 12 Feb School closes

Half term: Monday 15th February Friday 19th February

Monday 22 Feb School re-opens

Thursday 24 Mar School closes

Easter Holiday: Friday 25th March Friday 8th April

SUMMER TERM 2016

Monday 11 April School re-opens

Monday 2 May May Day School closed

Friday 27 May School closes

Half term: Monday 30th May Friday 3rd June

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