The Christ’s Chronicles

Friday, 30th January 2015

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Welcome to the new format

Christ’s Chronicles, which we will

be issuing weekly. Your feed-

back would be most welcome.

Please email me at:

sgarrett@christs.richmond.sch.uk

The Year 7 Boys Basket Ball Team won their

game against Hampton Academy this week,

with Leon Byrne scoring the golden basket

after the team drew 10-10 at the end of the

4th Quarter. Congratulations.

Our 6th Form Boys 5-a-side Football team

played well in their matches against Grey

Court & RPA. They won Pool A and then drew

3-3 against a strong RPA team in the play-off

final. Overall a great afternoon for our boys.

As always, see our Facebook

page for pictures and fixture list.

Just click here.

Monday 2nd February

Various events in school from

6pm

See below

Some important dates for your diary:

Monday 2nd February

Year 9

Options evening 6pm

Tuesday 3rd February

Year 11

Pre public exam re-sits

Issue No. 9

Remember to check

the School Bulletin for

more information.

‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’

Public Health have launched the

‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ campaign to

encourage the public to adopt

hygiene practices. The campaign

urges people to carry tissues and use

them to catch coughs or sneezes,

then to bin the tissues and

to kill the germs by

washing hands.

Kingston University Progression ConferenceKingston University Progression Conference

Eight Year 9s spent Monday at the Kingston Hill Campus at Kingston University

attending a one day conference. The theme of the day was progression from

option choices in year 9 through to GCSEs, possible A levels or BTEC, and then

university degrees. During the day our pupils met a range of undergraduate

ambassadors and were able to ask them about all aspects of studying for a

degree, what sort of careers they are planning, what life as a student is like, what

it costs and how to balance studying and having fun. They also had a brief tour of

the Kingston Campus, which includes a hospital ward where the nursing

undergraduates study, and a mock up law court.

Inspiration and Insight day at Credit SuisseInspiration and Insight day at Credit SuisseInspiration and Insight day at Credit Suisse

Earlier this week three sixth formers had the chance to peek behind the scenes at

Credit Suisse, the investment bank based at Cabot Square in the heart of Canary

Wharf. The key note speaker was Marisa Drew, Managing Director of the Investment

Banking Division, who has worked in investment banking for over 28 years and in

2013 was recognised by the BBC as one of the most powerful women in Britain.

Following her talk, our students were able to meet many of the young graduates and

interns employed by Credit Suisse and get tips and advice on transition from school to

university, and then the working world. Our visit included a tour of the building

including the 18th floor which has been refurbished to provide an ultra modern office

environment. The offices have the added benefit of the most wonderful views across

the city of London and beyond.

This day was our first involvement with Artemis, a networking organisation for

women, who ran the event and, based on yesterday's experience, we will do more.

PTA Quiz Night

Friday 20th March

7.30pm in the Drama Hall

Tickets £15

including a buffet meal

Dress up for World Dress up for World Dress up for World Book DayBook DayBook Day

Come to school as your

favourite book character on

the 5th

March…..

Who will

you be?

Christ’s is holding an evening of

events on Monday 2nd

February. These events should

be of interest to parents of

those students in Years11 and

12. Please contact the school if

you have not received details.

Zumba begins on the 11th February -

apologies for the disruption which was

due to other school events.