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Registering online is quick and simple. Once you're registered, we'll invite you to join us for school events and we'll  automatically include  your child in our entrance process. REGISTER YOUR CHILD Registering online is quick and simple. Once you're registered, we'll invite you to join us for school events and we'll automatically include your child in our entrance process. REGISTER YOUR CHILD If you'd like to take the next step towards joining Frensham, please register your child by clicking the link below. There is a £250 non-refundable fee and the form takes about 15 minutes to complete. We will then be in touch to start the admissions process rolling. The link will take you off to another site, so please head back here to explore more of our website afterwards. REGISTER HERE REGISTER FOR NURSERY Watch this space for some exciting changes to our Nursery, to be announced in April. Please note that our Nursery fees are changing for children joining us from April 2025, so please contact admissions@frensham.org if you are enquiring about a Nursery place. REGISTER FOR NURSERY

At Frensham Sixth Form, we love nothing more than to help students find and forge their futures, following their passions and dreams. With a diverse range of qualifications, an accessible Sixth Form team, amazing facilities and a wealth of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities - your future is in your hands and we've got your back. Where do you want to go? FRENSHAM SIXTH FORM Your Future, Your Way. At Frensham Sixth Form, we love nothing more than to help students find and forge their futures, following their passions and dreams. With a diverse range of qualifications, an accessible Sixth Form team, amazing facilities and a wealth of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities - your future is in your hands and we've got your back. Where do you want to go? IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS DATES 31 OCT 2025 DEADLINE FOR: Sixth Form Registrations Arts Awards Applications 14 NOV 2025 Sixth Form Entrance Day Arts Awards Auditions and Portfolio Viewings DISCOVER OUR SIXTH FORM ARTS AWARDS CLICK HERE OUR COURSES SIXTH FORM LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM DISCOVERY SESSIONS FUTURE PATHWAYS ADMISSIONS A Distinctive and Dynamic Sixth Form Experience at Frensham Heights At Frensham Heights, our Sixth Form offers a vibrant and inclusive environment where diverse talents and passions come together. Here, scientists collaborate with artists, linguists engage with actors and sports psychologists share ideas with dancers. This unique mix of academic and creative disciplines provides exceptional preparation for university, apprenticeships and future careers. Our Sixth Form curriculum is designed to give every student a broad and balanced education - academically rigorous, creatively enriching and culturally diverse. Whether you're aiming for a top university, a competitive apprenticeship or preparing to enter the world of work, Frensham Heights supports you every step of the way. Frensham Sixth Form students go on to pursue an impressive range of next steps - from degree courses in psychology, physics and engineering to fashion management, fine art and music performance. Many also choose high-quality apprenticeships - gaining hands-on experience while continuing their education. Some students have been part of our community since early childhood, while others join us at Sixth Form - but all leave with the confidence, curiosity and respect for others that define the Frensham ethos. If you're looking for a progressive Sixth Form that nurtures individuality and prepares you for higher education, apprenticeships and life beyond school - Frensham Heights could be the perfect fit. How will you choose your Sixth Form? As you consider your Sixth Form options there’s a lot to think about: where will best prepare you for higher education whether that’s university, drama college or an apprenticeship; where will you get a bit more freedom to grow socially, emotionally and academically, somewhere where teachers really get you and know you. Explore the sections below to discover everything that makes Frensham Sixth Form a vibrant and inspiring place to learn. From our wide range of A Level and BTEC courses to our dynamic sixth form community, enriching extracurricular opportunities and comprehensive Higher Education and Careers support, you’ll find all the information you need to make confident choices about your future. We’re here to help you take the next step in your education with confidence. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact us at admissions@frensham.org OUR COURSES FUTURE PATHWAYS SIXTH FORM LIFE ARTS AWARDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM ADMISSIONS PROCESS READ ABOUT OUR AMAZING 2025 A LEVEL RESULTS! CLICK HERE A-Level Photography an A Level photography student holds a camera in the photography classroom A-Level Photography an A Level photography student poses for a photograph against a white background A-Level Science A-Level Chemistry students work on experiments in the science labs A-Level Photography an A Level photography student holds a camera in the photography classroom 1/10 News Frensham Heights Senior School Shines with Spirited Production of Guys & Dolls A Level Discovery Workshops Frensham Heights Remembers: A School Community United in Peace

Get ready to sing, paint and play! Our new Stay and Play discovery sessions have launched! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to spend time with your little one? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new weekly Stay and Play creative discovery sessions, designed for children aged 2 to 4 and their parents or carers. We'll be opening our doors on alternate Tuesday and Fridays for a morning/afternoon of creative fun. Each session will be packed with exciting activities, including: Musical Adventures: Get ready to sing your heart out, dance to catchy tunes, and explore different instruments. It’s a great way for little ones to develop their rhythm, coordination, and love of music. Arty Antics: Time to get messy (in a good way!). We’ll be exploring all sorts of art materials, from paint and crayons to playdough and collage. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills." Tuesday afternoons are MUSIC discovery sessions and Friday mornings are ART discovery sessions SESSIONS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. FREE PARKING ON SITE! Discovery sessions are run by our early years practitioners with our nursery children. 4 to 8 year olds 9.30am - 10.25am Sold Out! 9 to 11 year olds 10.50am to 11.50am Book your place Our Stay and Play sessions are a fantastic way for children to: • Develop their social skills and make new friends. • Explore their creativity and imagination. • Learn through play in a safe and stimulating environment. • Spend quality time with their parents or carers. And for parents and carers, it's a chance to: • Connect with other local families. • Get ideas for activities to do at home. • See our wonderful nursery/preschool in action. • Enjoy some quality time with your little one without having to worry about the tidying up! Come and discover Frensham Heights Nursery! We’re so excited to launch these Stay and Play sessions and provide a fun and engaging space for local families to connect and enjoy quality time together while finding out first hand what makes Frensham a wonderful place to grow up. We believe play is essential for early development and we can't wait to see the children's creativity flourish.

At Frensham Heights, we know exams are important and it's a chance for students to gain a real base of knowledge in subjects they enjoy, but we urge them - and their parents - to focus not on the exams, but on their development during the courses and the skills they'll gain for life beyond. RESULTS Exam results are testament to the hard work, creativity, and passion that our students – and teachers – have put into their subjects. Of course, exams are not the only benchmark of a great education. But we are proud to know that our distinctive style of education – with a focus on independent thinking, imagination, risk taking, and collaboration – actively contributes to exceptional academic outcomes. A-LEVEL RESULTS: 2025 A LEVELS Frensham Heights Celebrates Another Year of Success Frensham students have been celebrating the culmination of two years of exploration and study in their chosen A Level, BTEC and RSL subjects. They have balanced academic success with extracurricular activities, friendships and personal challenges. In true Frensham style, we saw strong results across our broad subject offering with students heading off to an equally diverse array of destinations. From Architecture to Musical Theatre and from English to Aerospace Engineering, the majority of our students achieved their first university course choice at institutions ranging from Kings College, London to the University of Creative Arts and Emerson University in the USA. Head Ben McCarey commented: "These students are leaving Frensham having grown into wonderful, kind and well-rounded human beings and I’m so excited to see what they do next, whatever their pathway. Our aim at Frensham is to take the emphasis away from results and place it on student engagement and enjoyment. This approach, alongside excellent academic and pastoral support, has consistently seen our students surpass expectations and find their own paths.” At a school like Frensham, achievement is so much more than success on results day. The progressive approach at Frensham is built not only on excellent teaching but also on strong teacher student relationships and an environment which allows students to breathe just that little easier.   A LEVEL RESULTS 2025 - 2021 GCSE & BTEC RESULTS 2025 Frensham Heights School Celebrates Their GCSE Students’ Amazing Achievements Frensham Heights School is delighted to celebrate this year’s GCSE students, recognising not only their wonderful academic successes but the energy, resilience and individuality they have shown throughout their school journey, particularly with the significant impact of Covid on this year group. These young people embody the spirit of a progressive education, proving that when students are happy, respected and free to be themselves, they grow in confidence and achieve their best. The school is particularly proud of the way students have balanced their studies with the many other passions that make them who they are. From excelling in sport and the performing arts to navigating the challenges of modern life, they have shown maturity, creativity and determination. Their ability to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life has been as important as the grades they have achieved. These students leave with more than qualifications, they leave with the skills, confidence and sense of self needed to thrive in a changing world. Ben McCarey, Head of Frensham Heights, said “The thing which makes Frensham Heights so special is that we have always known that the purpose of education is so much more than the results which students achieve. Whilst the grades our Year 11s have achieved this year are amongst the best in the school’s history and are, by any measure, exceptional, they are the happy by product of a successful education rather than its core purpose. Whether they are staying with us for Sixth Form or moving on to new adventures, these wonderful, warm, funny, compassionate and values driven young people will undoubtedly contribute to making their world a better place and we could not be prouder of them for that.” GCSE & BTEC RESULTS 2025 - 2021

It is really important that your child comes to school throughout the term. There may be times when this simply is not possible, or when your child needs to have time off for a medical or dental appointment or for some other personal reason. In this case, please let us know, as outlined here, with as much notice as possible. ABSENCES & SCHOOL DAY TIMINGS It is really important that your child comes to school throughout the term. There may be times when this simply is not possible, or when your child needs to have time off for a medical or dental appointment or for some other personal reason. In this case, please let us know, as outlined below, with as much notice as possible. We would also be grateful if you could let us know about any issues at home that may affect your child’s happiness or wellbeing. JUNIOR SCHOOL ABSENCES Sickness If you think your child is unwell, please do keep them at home where they will be most comfortable and more likely to recover quickly. If they have actually been sick or are suffering from an upset stomach, we do ask that they stay at home for 48 hours to prevent any bug being passed to other children. If you are keeping your child at home, please let the Junior School office know as soon as possible either by telephone or email. EMAIL JS OFFICE Other Absences Any requests for children to be absent from school for non- medical reasons should be sent to the Head of Junior School. EMAIL JS HEAD YRS 7 - 13 ABSENCES Sickness If your child is ill or has a medical appointment: please let Reception know by telephone (01252 792561) or email (reception@frensham.org ). Please also keep Reception updated daily if the illness continues. Late If your child is late for school: please bring them to Reception as soon as you arrive so they can be signed in. Appointments If your child has an out-of-school appointment during the school day: please remind them that they will need to sign in and out at Reception. EMAIL RECEPTION Other Absences Any requests for children to be absent from school for non- medical reasons should be sent to the Head. EMAIL HEAD JUNIOR SCHOOL DAY TIMINGS Nursery Opening Times Morning session only 8.30am-11.30am Morning session including lunch 8.30am-1.30pm Full day 8.30am-3.20pm Lunch including afternoon 11.30am-3.20pm Reception to Year 6 Class Times Registration 8.20am Classes start 8.30am Morning break 10.25am-10.50am Lunch 12pm-1.15pm Classes finish 3.20pm (R – Y3), 3.30pm (Y4 – Y6) Drop Off Drop off is from 8.15am: Nursery children - please bring your child to the back door by the outside play area, where Nursery staff will be waiting to meet you. Don’t worry if your child is a little uneasy – you can stay with them and Nursery staff can give you some good strategies for settling them in. Years R to 3 - please take children to the gate by the Junior School Office. Years 4 to 6 - please drop your child off in the Drop Off Zone with their class teacher. This is a drop and go system, please do not park in the Drop Off Zone. If you wish to accompany your child, please park in the Main Car Park. Break The children have a morning break when they can have milk or water and fruit or a savoury snack. This is provided by the school so please don’t send any other snacks in. We are a nut-free zone but if you child has any other special dietary needs, please let your class teacher know and confirm with an email to the Junior School Office. All break times are supervised by a member of staff. Lunch Early Years children eat together in the Junior School hall. Years 2 upwards go to the Dining Hall for lunch ahead of the older children. Pick Up Nursery children - please come to collect your child at the back door by the outside play area. Years R to 3 - please wait in the courtyard at 3.20pm. The children are brought in to the Junior School hall and will be released once we see you. Years 4 to 6 - please wait in the Year 4-6 courtyard at 3.30pm. The children will gather their bags and coats and will come through the rear classroom doors to you. If someone else is collecting your child, please let the teacher and the Junior School office know. After School Care (EDA) There are a limited number of spaces for after school care from 3.20pm-5.30pm. If you are interested in signing up for this, please contact the Junior School office. YEARS 7 TO 13 DAY TIMINGS Registration 8.20am Period 1 8.30am – 09.25am Period 2 9.30am – 10.25am Morning break 10.25am – 10.50am Period 3 10.50am – 11.40am Period 4 11.45am – 12.35/45 Lunch (Years 7-9) 12.35pm Lunch (Year 10) 12.45pm Tutor time 2pm Period 5 2.15pm – 3.10pm Period 6 3.15pm – 4.10pm School Finishes/ECAs Begin 4.20pm After School Study Students can stay after school to take part in ECAs or they can join the supervised study session in the library from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Dinner Day students can also stay for dinner in the Dining Hall if they notify Reception in the morning. Dinner is from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. All day students must be off site by 7pm unless they are participating in a school activity or event. Sixth Form day students must leave campus by 7pm unless other arrangements have been made at Roberts House.

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“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…” Witches whisper prophecies. A crown beckons. Ambition ignites. This Is My Theatre Company returns with their critically acclaimed, edge-of-your-seat adaptation of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, Macbeth. Back by popular demand after sell-out runs and a triumphant Brighton Fringe season, this visceral production explodes onto the stage with music, malice, and murder most foul. Ambition. Betrayal. Murder. Experience Macbeth like never before. Witness the descent into madness as ambition consumes a warrior, fueled by supernatural forces and a thirst for power. What price will be paid for a fleeting taste of kingship? From the haunting whispers of the witches to the final, tragic downfall, experience the full power of Macbeth in this captivating live production. “Of all the Macbeths I’ve encountered… this might just be the most evocative… and most thrilling.” – Fringe Guru, ***** Two performances. Book your tickets now! £7.50 student tickets* / £10 adult tickets Full live theatrical production with interval. Free parking on site. * please get in touch at events@frensham.org to discuss school bookings and concessions 4 to 8 year olds 9.30am - 10.25am Book your place 9 to 11 year olds 10.50am to 11.50am Book your place Educational Impact Imagine stepping into the very heart of Shakespeare's dark masterpiece. Forget dry textbook pages; imagine the witches' chilling incantations echoing through the theatre, Macbeth's tormented soliloquies ringing out with raw emotion, and Lady Macbeth's steely resolve chilling you to the bone. This is the power of live theatre, and for GCSE and A-Level students studying Macbeth, it's an absolute game-changer. A live performance offers: Immersive Understanding: Theatre transcends the page, offering a visceral connection to the play's themes of ambition, guilt, and fate. Students don't just read about madness; they witness it unfold before them. Dynamic Interpretation: Every production offers a unique lens through which to view Macbeth. Students gain exposure to diverse interpretations, sparking critical thinking and enriching their own analyses. Linguistic Resonance: Hearing Shakespeare's language spoken aloud unlocks its power and beauty in a way that reading alone cannot. The rhythm, the imagery, the sheer poetry—it all comes alive on stage. Emotional Impact: Theatre is an emotional experience. Students connect with the characters' struggles on a human level, deepening their understanding of the play's profound themes. Seeing Macbeth live is not just educational; it's transformative. It ignites a passion for the play and provides students with invaluable insights that will resonate long after the curtain falls. This is My Theatre This Is My Theatre, founded in 2016 by Artistic Director Sarah Slator, brings the power of classic drama and literary adaptations to everyone, especially those in rural communities. We believe great stories belong to everyone, and we craft each production to resonate within its unique setting – from grand halls to intimate spaces – creating atmospheric, magical theatrical experiences for all. “Featuring a brilliant cast with musical skill along with their comedic timing, the performance came to a close with a standing ovation thoroughly deserved.” The Argus, ***** (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) “A must see for theatre fans and an education in how to make Shakespeare relevant again.” Binge Fringe, **** (Macbeth) “There is no better small theatre company than This Is My Theatre. This is Shakespeare we can relish – lucid, emotional, funny in all the right places.” BN1 Magazine (Romeo and Juliet) Farnham Literary Festival Frensham Heights is delighted to welcome This is My Theatre back to the Aldridge Theatre with this special four cast production of Macbeth commissioned for the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival. We are proud to take part in and sponsor the fourth annual Farnham Literary Festival - a vibrant celebration of the written word, offering a diverse program of events for book lovers of all ages. From author talks and workshops to panel discussions and live performances, the festival brings together writers, readers, and thinkers for a stimulating and inspiring experience. Please go to their website to see the full 2025 programme.

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“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…” Witches whisper prophecies. A crown beckons. Ambition ignites. This Is My Theatre Company returns with their critically acclaimed, edge-of-your-seat adaptation of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, Macbeth. Back by popular demand after sell-out runs and a triumphant Brighton Fringe season, this visceral production explodes onto the stage with music, malice, and murder most foul. Ambition. Betrayal. Murder. Experience Macbeth like never before. Witness the descent into madness as ambition consumes a warrior, fueled by supernatural forces and a thirst for power. What price will be paid for a fleeting taste of kingship? From the haunting whispers of the witches to the final, tragic downfall, experience the full power of Macbeth in this captivating live production. “Of all the Macbeths I’ve encountered… this might just be the most evocative… and most thrilling.” – Fringe Guru, ***** Two performances. Book your tickets now! £7.50 student tickets* / £10 adult tickets Full live theatrical production with interval. Free parking on site. * please get in touch at events@frensham.org to discuss school bookings and concessions Saturday 8th March at 2.30pm Book your tickets Saturday 8th March at 7.15pm Book your tickets Educational Impact Imagine stepping into the very heart of Shakespeare's dark masterpiece. Forget dry textbook pages; imagine the witches' chilling incantations echoing through the theatre, Macbeth's tormented soliloquies ringing out with raw emotion, and Lady Macbeth's steely resolve chilling you to the bone. This is the power of live theatre, and for GCSE and A-Level students studying Macbeth, it's an absolute game-changer. A live performance offers: Immersive Understanding: Theatre transcends the page, offering a visceral connection to the play's themes of ambition, guilt, and fate. Students don't just read about madness; they witness it unfold before them. Dynamic Interpretation: Every production offers a unique lens through which to view Macbeth. Students gain exposure to diverse interpretations, sparking critical thinking and enriching their own analyses. Linguistic Resonance: Hearing Shakespeare's language spoken aloud unlocks its power and beauty in a way that reading alone cannot. The rhythm, the imagery, the sheer poetry—it all comes alive on stage. Emotional Impact: Theatre is an emotional experience. Students connect with the characters' struggles on a human level, deepening their understanding of the play's profound themes. Seeing Macbeth live is not just educational; it's transformative. It ignites a passion for the play and provides students with invaluable insights that will resonate long after the curtain falls. This is My Theatre This Is My Theatre, founded in 2016 by Artistic Director Sarah Slator, brings the power of classic drama and literary adaptations to everyone, especially those in rural communities. We believe great stories belong to everyone, and we craft each production to resonate within its unique setting – from grand halls to intimate spaces – creating atmospheric, magical theatrical experiences for all. “Featuring a brilliant cast with musical skill along with their comedic timing, the performance came to a close with a standing ovation thoroughly deserved.” The Argus, ***** (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) “A must see for theatre fans and an education in how to make Shakespeare relevant again.” Binge Fringe, **** (Macbeth) “There is no better small theatre company than This Is My Theatre. This is Shakespeare we can relish – lucid, emotional, funny in all the right places.” BN1 Magazine (Romeo and Juliet) Farnham Literary Festival Frensham Heights is delighted to welcome This is My Theatre back to the Aldridge Theatre with this special four cast production of Macbeth commissioned for the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival. We are proud to take part in and sponsor the fourth annual Farnham Literary Festival - a vibrant celebration of the written word, offering a diverse program of events for book lovers of all ages. From author talks and workshops to panel discussions and live performances, the festival brings together writers, readers, and thinkers for a stimulating and inspiring experience. Please go to their website to see the full 2025 programme.

THIS WEEK AT FRENSHAM Friday 27th May, 2022 CLICK TO NAVIGATE SCHOOL MESSAGES SCHOOL EVENTS THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT FRENSHAM KITCHEN NEXT WEEK A MESSAGE FROM RICK CLICK FOR RICK'S MESSAGE A MESSAGE FROM NICK OT Dear Parents, I'm writing to you from St David’s in Wales on the Year 6 trip with adventure company TYF. This trip has been a totally fantastic adventure for the children and has given them access to so many unique, fun and challenging experiences. It has also been an endless chance for personal development, self-challenge, teamwork and friendship building for all of the children. These are all skills that are key for our Frensham children and areas we will be focusing on in the Junior School as we move forward across this term and into 2023. I’d like to thank Honesty, Kelly and the Junior School staff for managing things while we have been away and believe the strength of knowledge, skills and expertise across the school has held us in very strong place and gives us the opportunity as a school to be adventurous in the experiences we offer as a Junior School. I’d also like to say a thank you to all of you for coming to the first showcase event of the Summer Term, which feedback suggests was a great success. We hope that it gave you the chance as parents to re-engage with your children’s learning space and to see many of the inspiring outcomes your children are creating and producing. The next showcase event will be the End of Year Celebration Assembly on 7th July in the Theatre (after morning drop off) and don’t forget Founders' Day on Saturday 2nd July. If you have never been to Founders' Day before then I’d describe it as a festival-style celebration of Frensham where we get everyone together as a whole school to celebrate this Spirit of Togetherness. Next week gives everyone a circuit breaker of time to recharge and get ready for a jam-packed 5 weeks of learning, action and further unique events and trips. You may also be celebrating the Jubilee in some capacity, so please do have fun and enjoy your week. Nursery to Year 5 finished their week with a special assembly led by Kelly today with a Jubilee focus. Prior to this they received a royal invite to the assembly and there was even a special Jubilee themed snack. Great times! Take care, have fun and see you soon. Nick O-T NOTICES SCHOOL MESSAGES EMAIL COMMUNICATION We are aware that sometimes emails from teachers to parents end up in Junk folders. If you are expecting correspondence, please check here and add frensham.org as a trusted contact. *MUSIC LESSONS*MUSIC LESSONS*MUSIC LESSONS* Timetables for individual music lessons will be finalised during the half term holidays. Please don’t forget to check your child’s timetable via their Real Time Timetable which is accessible on the Parent Portal. Timetables for children in year 7 and above will be available to them on Teams, and timetables for Junior School children will be sent to their tutors too. If your child isn’t already having lessons with us, and would like to, then the click here for the application form. Don’t forget that we offer the following: Violin; Viola; Guitar, Piano, Vocal Coaching (classical, rock and pop, musical theatre and jazz); Drums; Trumpet; Trombone; Clarinet; Saxophone and Flute! If the instrument that your child might be considering isn’t on the list, then click here to email Sally and we’ll see what we can do! WELLBEING RESOURCES We know there are a lot of students struggling with anxiety, either exam related or not. We hope they know they're not alone and can always reach out for support, but here are a couple of resources which may help you to support them at home. PARENTS' GUIDE FOR CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY EXAM STRESS TIPS UKRAINIAN BURSARY APPEAL We are delighted to tell you that our Ukrainian Bursary Appeal has been really successful so far. We would love to thank those wonderful families that have donated so far, it really will make a difference to allow us to get the extra support that these children need. If you haven’t donated yet, but would like to, please follow the link below. Every pound really will make a difference to these children. https://oldfrenshamians.org/supportus CHARITY CYCLE FOR KNOYDART FOUNDATION They did it! Our fabulous Year 12 students cycled the Shipwrights way on Saturday to raise money for the benches which we are building on our trip to Knoydart next month. They all persevered over some tough hills and some slippery conditions, working brilliantly as a team to get each other to the end. If you would like to support them by donating to the cause, please follow the link: CLICK HERE TO DONATE DSLR CAMERA WORKSHOP Sarah Farr is running an Understanding Your DSLR Camera Workshop on Saturday 11th June (Please note the change in date) from 10am to 1pm for Years 9 to 13. Please let Sarah know if you'd like to join. ARE YOU FREE FOR AN HOUR ON 15TH JUNE TO DO "JOB INTERVIEWS"? We’ve had a fantastic response to our call for interviewers for a Y10 careers’ day on Wednesday, 15th June. I’m still looking for a few more to help ensure we can give the students a meaningful experience of job interviews. The day itself sees an OF give a talk, students get an interview tips blast before having a 15mins interview. If you’d like to be part of the interview team and grill the students (I have questions prepared for you) please get in touch. It’s on Wednesday, 15th June between 11am and 12.30pm. Email Lyall (Head of Careers) to sign up . This is part of a growing offering we’re looking to implement for the careers provision across the whole school – more details to follow. ROWLEDGE PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION - SUNDAY 5TH JUNE All Rowledge Residents are invited to join the festivities to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 year reign. The event starts at 12noon with a family-friendly Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s service to the nation. They are also in need of bunting if you have any to spare and there is a scarecrow competition in the lead up to the celebration. Please find further information by following these links: JUBILEE CELEBRATION BUNTING REQUEST SCARECROW COMPETITION SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES Ukrainian families are settling locally and we have held events to support them and their hosts. If anyone would like to volunteer to help in the donation shop alongside our volunteer parents or plan an event, please do contact Lynn Goodburne. The atmosphere created is one of ease and comfort which we know has been appreciated. INTUITIVE PAINTING WORKSHOPS AND ECA If you would like to join an Intuitive Painting Workshop, Sonia will now be offering 2 weekend sessions on 18th and 19th June from 10am – 1pm. She will also be running after-school sessions on Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June from 4.30 – 5.30. Please message Sonia via Teams if you are interested and can make any of these dates and times, even if for just one session. Open to Years 7 and above. POSITIVE FEEDBACK Got something amazing to shout about? Click the logo to use our Parent Voice Frensham Heights positive feedback link. INFORMAL FOF VOLUNTEERS GROUP FOF are looking to put on many more events as we begin to enjoy a return to a more normal life. To help with this we are looking to put together a group that we can contact to help out once in a while, either through WhatsApp and/or email. It's nothing permanent and can range from: helping out at an event taking in collections selling 2nd hand uniform meeting up with new parents or just having a catch up and a coffee. You can dip in and out as you like, but it would be a fun way to become more involved in this great Frensham community. If you are interested please click here to email Gayle . SCHOOL EVENTS - see all upcoming events here EVENTS NURSERY PLAY SESSIONS 10th June If you know someone who would like to find out more about our Nursery, please tell them to book in to one of our upcoming Nursery Play Sessions for children 2yrs+. BOOK HERE FRIENDS OF FRENSHAM SOCIAL EVENT 10th June at 7pm Friends of Frensham Parents Bar Night Tickets on sale now! Please click on the link below to purchase tickets BUY TICKETS A-LEVEL ART EXHIBITION 13th June at 6:00pm Please come along to the Creative Arts Studios and see the outstanding work created by our A-Level Arts Students - featuring work from Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography. RSVP HERE SUMMER DANCE CONCERT 21st June at 6:45pm Please come along to a student-led dance production in the Aldridge Theatre. RSVP HERE FOUNDERS DAY 2nd July Founders Day is back on site! Please save the date. More info will be sent out before the big day, but here's a general day plan: 10am - Netball Tournament & Creative Arts Exhibition opens 11:15am - Rick's Review of the Year & Guest Speaker in the Aldridge Theatre 12:15pm - Music starts on Main Stage 3pm - Performing Arts Programme starts in the Aldridge Theatre 4:15pm - Afternoon Tea THIS WEEK AT FRENSHAM THIS WEEK YEAR 10 HORIZONS HEALTHY LIVING MORNING On Monday Year 10 were out of lessons for a series of talks and lessons on topics aiming to help them to be healthy and stay safe. We called on some of our in-house expertise to deliver these and it was good to see the students engage with the different topics and ask some brilliant questions to help them understand more. Carys spoke to them first about how to develop a healthy lifestyle encouraging them to eat healthily, drink plenty of water and get enough sleep. While some of the students wanted to argue for later bedtimes and lie-ins they all accepted that her knowledge and expertise were to be respected even if they did not like some of the facts! They then looked at ways to manage stress and had a first aid workshop from Linn. Finally, we were really grateful to welcome OF Ollie Harding back to talk to the students with his Mum, Louise, about online security and how to stay safe online. Louise’s expertise was invaluable, and Ollie was able to connect with the students really well and enjoyed being back on the Frensham stage. Thank you to Louise, Ollie, Carys, Linn K and all the staff who helped with this morning. While it was a shame this had to be postponed due to our outside speaker having to pull out at the last minute, we have managed to book a replacement who will talk to the students during the afternoon of June 13th and revisit the topic of Healthy Relationships with them. We look forward to that. YEAR 7 ECODAYS On Friday 20th May, Year 7 enjoyed a day reconnecting with nature, as a light start (post exams) to our Eco Days. They started in our local woodland walking with their tutors, listening to the rain fall on the trees and playing games. A drying off session in the theatre for a talk and viewing of Our Planet followed. The groups went to Farnham Park to be taken on a tour by Nick Macfarlane, the Park Ranger, who gave us a fascinating insight into the ecology, management and history of the park. We were all surprised to hear that a Roman aqueduct once ran through the park and had fun pulling Himalayan balsam (an invasive species) and studying the meandering stream as we walked through it. Back at school, groups also engaged in some fun games, playing table tennis and swimming pool volleyball, which was a big hit! The second Eco Day for Year 7 will take place on the school site on Wednesday 29th June. Over the next half term, Geography and Science lessons will have an Eco slant as we examine habitats, conservation, and issues of waste. 1/10 "I loved venturing through the rivers – it felt like we were in a jungle." "I liked trying to find the fairies." "I loved the swimming volleyball – it was the best to play with all my friends, not just the boarders Walking in a field with cows was fun." "I enjoyed jumping across the banks of the river." "It was really interesting to see how the pebbles were shaped by the stream." DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXTRACURRICULAR PROJECT As part of an extra curricular club I wanted to extend my knowledge of jewellery making, something that interests me and maybe an area of interest for the future. The first step in making this ring was to sketch out some designs and then use the design software 2D design V3 so that, based on the initial sketches, a mould could be designed and cut with the laser cutter. Once the mould was cut from 9mm laser MDF, the next step was to melt down the metal (pewter) to pour into the mould. After it had hardened and cooled, the only remaining task was to file the edges to achieve a wavy pattern and polish the ring using different grades of emery cloth. I’m very happy with the final outcome and have developed new skills and processes. Written by Carla – Year 12 student 1/2 YEAR 4 DT Year 4 have been looking at reusing and recycling materials this half term for DT. They worked hard on designing a marble run, thinking carefully about different materials for friction, and angles for gravity to enable a clear run down. year 4 DT year 4 DT year 4 DT year 4 DT 1/3 year 4 DT year 4 DT year 4 DT year 4 DT 1/3 YEAR 9 TRIP TO THORPE LAKE Year 9 had a great trip to Thorpe Lake last week for some wakeboarding and inflatable fun - despite the wet weather. thorpe lake thorpe lake thorpe lake thorpe lake 1/22 thorpe lake thorpe lake thorpe lake thorpe lake 1/26 NURSERY – YR 5 JUBILEE CELEBRATION What a wonderful end to half term on such a glorious morning, celebrating Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses and everything red, white and blue! Our children arrived to start the day dressed in glorious costumes and clothes fit for royalty!!! Our grown ups also took the opportunity to embrace their inner Monarch. After our assembly in the Ballroom, the children gathered out on the front lawn and in the style of many street parties of the past sat in two long lines to have their morning snack. The snack this morning was also fit for royalty, the most amazing Jubilee cup-cakes provided by our catering team, not a crumb was left over!!! It was a wonderful sight to see, all our pupils from nursery to year 5 enjoying the morning spring sun. The Frensham ‘Spirit of Togetherness’ was definitely in full force today. JUBILEE TEA JUBILEE TEA JUBILEE TEA 1/2 YEAR 9 AND 10 WAKEBOARDING A group of Year 9 and 10 students have been spending their Tuesday afternoons kneeboarding and wakeboarding with Linn K at Thorpe Lakes. We managed to get a few photos of them this week. 1/25 SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL Frensham Heights had a stall and a stand in the glorious sunshine last Sunday. Two of our students had their own stall selling items that they had made or gathered too. There was a talk about Sustainability at Frensham Heights where we led with a message about fabric and how once it is made it can become a number of things ongoing and almost have at least nine lives, the same as a cat! Thanks go out to Debbie Hunt for the large amount of items she personally made from recycled fabrics for us. 1/4 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Our outreach has changed this half term and is focussed on teenagers from Ukraine who have not been given a school place. A growing group of Ukrainian visitors between the ages of 12 and 18 are meeting with a few of our 6th formers, Lynn G and Katya(Yr 7 parent) to socialise, follow Happy Space’s well being programme and take part in activities. Drama, cooking, an art tour and a walk have all been enjoyed so far. We share a lot of laughter when we meet. 1/6 CLIMBING ECA On Wednesday afternoons, Linn K takes a group of Yr 7 - 13 students to Surrey Sports Park for some bouldering and rope climbing. 1/29 OUTREACH YRS 7 & 8 Yesterday, we visited Gostrey Brightwell to begin decorating their hall by making ROYAL SCARECROWS. It was a tremendous amount of fun, we all learnt the National Anthem again and here were our scarecrows. 1/4 SPORTS REPORT THIS WEEK'S SPORTS REPORT Under 15s Rounders Vs Ditcham Park School We played our first rounders fixtures of the season away at Ditcham this week, in-between some very heavy rain!  The U14 team were dominant from the start and batted particularly well throughout. To mention some, stand out performances - Lulu bowled accurately and consistently, Lexie batted strongly and there was some confident fielding by Willow and Grace on the bases. Read More Under 13s Girls Cricket Vs Alton Under 13s Cricket Vs The Royal The U13s played cricket against The Royal on Thursday. We won the toss and elected to field first. We showed real improvement in our bowling and fielding restricting the opposition to 76-8. Special mention for Zac and Jack who both claimed 2 wickets each. We then chased the runs really well with excellent innings from both Harry B and Harry C. It is great to see how much they have all improved this half term. Well done, a great win! NEWS FROM FRENSHAM KITCHEN CATERING Jubilee The Junior school had a Jubilee assembly this week so we made them a treat fit for a Queen J Tasting table Wild garlic was on the tasting table this Thursday, we had risotto, pasta salad and gnocchi Street Food Beef burrito bowls were on the street food counter this Friday. Also available, we had battered fish or tofu, homemade soup, pea falafels, chicken wings and salads. Why not follow us on Instagram @Frenshamkitchen Or on Twitter @standing_karen or @ashep64 tasting table street food jubilee tea tasting table 1/3 1/6 MENUS WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK NEXT WEEK Sunday 5 June 16:00 - Boarders Return Year 12 Knoydart trip departs Monday 6 June 13:10 - Year 7 and 8 Student Progress Meeting (Staff Room) 14:30 - U10 & U11 Mixed Swimming v More House School (Home) 17:00 - U13 to U15 Swimming v Duke of Kent School (Away) 17:30 - Junior School Parent Evening in Person Tuesday 7 June 14:30 - U14 & U15 Boys Cricket v More House School (Home) 17:30 - Year 8 Academic Parent Evening on Teams Wednesday 8 June 08:30 - Year 4 WWT Arundel Wetlands Centre (return 3.25 pm) 13:00 - U13 Girls Cricket Festival at Bedales School (return 5.30 pm) 15:30 - U10 Mixed Cricket v Duke of Kent School (Home) 15:30 - U11 Mixed Cricket v Ditcham Park School (Home) Thursday 9 June 09:30 - Tutor Time: Pride Month (Tutor Bases) 14:30 - U12 & U13 Boys Cricket v More House School (Home) 17:30 - Year 7 Academic Parents’ Evening on Teams 17:30 - Year 12 Tutor Parents’ Evening on Teams Friday 10 June 14:30 - U9 Mixed Cricket v Sherfield School (Home) 19:00 - Parents’ Bar Night (Aldridge Theatre) Saturday 11 June 10.00 Hamilton House Epic Day Out FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook . We also have several Twitter accounts around the school where you can find resources and school info: Main School account - @FrenshamHeights Rick - @rickclarke72 Becks - @becksscullion Business/Economics - @getontheeconbus Careers - @FrenshamCareers Creative Arts - @ArtsFrensham Charity, Outreach and Community - @FrenshamCharity Design & Technology - @FrenshamDT Junior School - @FrenshamJuniors Geography - @FrenshamGeog Maths - @Frensham_Maths Modern Foreign Languages - @Frensham_MFL Music - @FHMusicSchool Outdoor Ed - @Frensham_OE PE & Sport - @Frensham_PE PRE - @FrenshamPRE PSME/PSHE - @FrenshamPSME Science = @FrenshamScience

THIS WEEK AT FRENSHAM Friday 20th May, 2022 CLICK TO NAVIGATE SCHOOL MESSAGES SCHOOL EVENTS THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT FRENSHAM KITCHEN NEXT WEEK A MESSAGE FROM RICK Dear Parents, I had the pleasure this week of meeting a number of Ukrainian refugee children living in the local area who had been invited into school to make pizzas and meet other children in similar circumstances. Lynn Goodburne and some of our wonderful Sixth Formers helped to facilitate this, and they will be doing so for the rest of the term every Wednesday afternoon. I am hugely proud of the continuing work of the school to support those in the local area, and I want to thank those in our community who have generously donated funds following my letter last week. As we are joined by more refugee children, we look forward to using these funds to support their educational and emotional needs. This week in the senior school all students in Years 7-9 have been doing their end-of-year assessments, balanced with a wonderful programme of activities. I want to thank the staff who have worked hard to ensure that the week has not been too stressful for the students, and the many smiling faces I have seen around campus suggest it has been a success. Years 10 and 12 have had an interesting week as they look at next steps: Year 10 have been finding out about the amazing opportunities in our Sixth Form, while Year 12 have been looking at life beyond Frensham. I want to thank them for their enthusiastic participation. Finally, we had a hugely successful Open Morning last weekend. We had over 100 families visiting the school, a record for us, and the combination of our wonderful student ambassadors, our passionate staff and the sunshine made it a day that the families really enjoyed. Have a wonderful weekend. Best wishes Rick A MESSAGE FROM NICK OT Dear Parents, I'm writing this from Tewkesbury on the Year 5 Residential and it has been magical to see our Frensham children back out adventuring. Simply seeing the children Katacanoeing (see video below) on the River Avon really was a brilliant moment and one that has been greatly missed. Next week, Year 6 head to St David's in Wales for their own adventures in the sea. There will also be lots of conservational exploration and discussion and a great deal of self-reflection. No doubt some wonderful memories will be made. Next Wednesday, we have our first Showcasing Event (Teaching and Learning focus) in Nursery to Year 5 when you will be invited into your child's learning space to be shown around to see some of their learning outcomes and highlights. This will happen straight after drop-off and you are invited to pop in between 8:30 - 9:15am. Please use the Main Car Park if you are intending to visit. Showcasing is very much on the agenda for the term ahead and beyond! Time is moving fast and I can't believe we are nearly at the end of this half term already. Have a lovely weekend and see you all very soon. Take care and have a fab weekend. Nick O-T NOTICES SCHOOL MESSAGES STUDENTS WALKING IN TO ROWLEDGE Students should not be walking in to Rowledge either during the school day or after school when they should be in ECAs. The students know this, but please reinforce at home. SUSTAINABILITY FAIR - SUNDAY MAY 22 AT 11AM This Sunday Frensham Heights Charity and Outreach have a stall at Farnham sustainability festival highlighting the life of fabric in our world today. We have pre loved clothes for sale, beautiful hand-made items made by Debbie Hunt, Lynn Goodburne and students as well as presenting a talk in the talk tent at 1pm. All monies raised will be used to provide essential items for our Ukrainian families who are settling in the Farnham area. UKRAINIAN BURSARY APPEAL As you all know, we welcomed our first Ukrainian student this week and are looking forward to welcoming more in the coming weeks. We launched our Ukrainian Bursary Appeal last week and have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and want to express our sincere thanks for this. If you would like to make a donation to this fund, to enable us to continue to support these children for as long as they need us, please follow the link below. https://oldfrenshamians.org/supportus “Our contribution feels like a drop in the ocean but together with other Frensham families, we hope to make a difference for future students who don't have the choices our children are given. To gift an education and encourage a future of possibilities and opportunities is the least we can do.” Anthony, Rachel and Sofia (Year 10) CHARITY CYCLE FOR KNOYDART FOUNDATION On Saturday, our Year 12 Knoydart Project students will be cycling the Shipwrights Way to raise money to build some much-needed new benches for the Knoydart community, which they will build themselves when we go there in June. Most of the students coming on the bike ride have not cycled in a long time or ever before so this really will be a huge challenge for them! As a group they are hoping to raise £2000 for the community project. If you have a spare £1 or two to donate towards it, I'm sure they would be very grateful! CLICK HERE TO DONATE THE PIERS MUDDLE CHARITY ART FESTIVAL - Saturday 21st May, 12.30-5pm Many of you will remember the wonderful Art Exhibition a few years ago at Rowledge social club, showcasing the amazing artistic talent of Piers Muddle (then aged 13yrs) where he raised a staggering amount of money for Brain Tumour Research, whilst battling cancer himself. Sadly Piers passed away last year aged only 15yrs and to honour his memory and love of art, the Piers Muddle Charity are holding a fundraising outdoor Art Festival in Rowledge School grounds, where he was once a pupil. This will be a unique interactive art event for children and their families to explore their creative side, take home their masterpieces, have fun playing the XL family games, purchase cards and bags with Piers’ own art work on, eat scrumptious food from The Surrey Horse Box and The Coffee Can, enjoy some live music and hopefully be lucky in the Mega Raffle - all whilst raising awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Research and families who have a children undergoing cancer treatment. Click here for more information INTUITIVE PAINTING WORKSHOPS AND ECA If you would like to join an Intuitive Painting Workshop, Sonia will now be offering 2 weekend sessions on 18th and 19th June from 10am – 1pm. She will also be running after-school sessions on Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June from 4.30 – 5.30. Please message Sonia via Teams if you are interested and can make any of these dates and times, even if for just one session. Open to Years 7 and above. ELEVATE WEBINAR ON 24TH MAY How to Help Your Child’s Essay Writing on 24th May from 6-7pm. They will be covering on the night: The biggest challenges in essay writing and how to overcome them; How to break down and analyse a question to understand what the examiner is looking for; The musts and must-nots of essay structure. Register here PARENT VOICE REPS NEEDED Parent Voice are seeking two new reps to join their volunteer team to cover Nursery & Reception and Boarding starting in the Autumn Term. Becoming a rep is a positive way to get involved at Frensham. Parent Voice is made up of volunteers whose role is to provide a point of contact for feedback, to represent wider parent views fairly and without bias, provide help on general issues and develop opportunities to collaborate with parents and staff to support the joint interests of the school community. Find out more here For more information and to put yourself forward, please click on one of the names below to email: Chair Vicki Nixon Vice Chair Emma Tweed Secretary Isobel Hanmer POSITIVE FEEDBACK Got something amazing to shout about? Click the logo to use our Parent Voice Frensham Heights positive feedback link. INFORMAL FOF VOLUNTEERS GROUP FOF are looking to put on many more events as we begin to enjoy a return to a more normal life. To help with this we are looking to put together a group that we can contact to help out once in a while, either through WhatsApp and/or email. It's nothing permanent and can range from: helping out at an event taking in collections selling 2nd hand uniform meeting up with new parents or just having a catch up and a coffee. You can dip in and out as you like, but it would be a fun way to become more involved in this great Frensham community. If you are interested please click here to email Gayle . ARE YOU ANY GOOD AT INTERVIEWS? On Wednesday, 15th June 2022, we’re running a Careers’ Day for Year 10. This will start off with a Morning Talk from an OF. There will then be an Interview Blast session covering what to expect at an interview and how to prepare for it. After break – with the students asked to dress appropriately for an interview – we’ll have a large Apprentice style group challenge running, and we will also call students individually to have a mock job interview. Do you fancy grilling our Y10s for a generic job? We’ll provide the questions; you do the asking and record how they perform. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience interviews ahead of any future job or university applications (which will be coming up quite quickly) and for those students doing BTEC Business, it’s practice for part of their coursework in Y11! If you’re able to help and can spare an hour or two between 10.45am and 12.45pm on Wednesday, 15th June 2022, please get in touch with Lyall, our Head of Careers (lyallreynolds@frensham.org ). Remember, you might even be able to put this down as part of your company’s CSR allocation; especially if you’re able to help on this day or with other careers’ related events – we’re always after speakers and guests to provide insight into the World of Work - for all year groups. SHYNEFEST - 3RD-4TH JUNE Shynefest is a family-friendly music festival run by a Frensham family. Click here for more information. SCL HALF TERM ACTIVITIES SCL will be running half-term activities at Frensham as usual, click here for more information. SCHOOL EVENTS - see all upcoming events here EVENTS NURSERY PLAY SESSIONS 10th June If you know someone who would like to find out more about our Nursery, please tell them to book in to one of our upcoming Nursery Play Sessions for children 2yrs+. BOOK HERE FRIENDS OF FRENSHAM SOCIAL EVENT 10th June at 7pm Friends of Frensham Parents Bar Night Tickets on sale now! Please click on the link below to purchase tickets BUY TICKETS A-LEVEL ART EXHIBITION 13th June at 6:00pm Please come along to the Creative Arts Studios and see the outstanding work created by our A-Level Arts Students - featuring work from Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography. RSVP HERE SUMMER DANCE CONCERT 27th June at 7:00pm Please come along to a student-led dance production in the Aldridge Theatre. RSVP HERE FOUNDERS DAY 2nd July Founders Day is back on site! Please save the date and more info will be sent out before the big day. THIS WEEK AT FRENSHAM THIS WEEK YEAR 10 SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE & YEAR 12 LIFE AFTER FRENSHAM Year 10 had a Sixth Form Experience week and Year 12 a Life after Frensham week. The two dovetailed in part but also provided valuable thinking space for our students in terms of opening up possibilities for their futures. Year 10 experienced a week as a Sixth Former with increased freedom, but also accompanying responsibility. They registered at Roberts House and got to use it as a base in between their various bespoke taster A-Level lessons. Meeting new teachers and teaching styles and studying new material in small classes really helped them see what areas will interest them in the future. They are now starting to consider A-Level choices and starting to envisage the path forward after GCSEs. We also had an entrepreneurial workshop, run by 8 Billion Ideas, on Thursday where they learned how to create new ideas, disrupt industries in a positive sense and pitch their new product in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ type environment. It was amazing to see both year groups working so well together and some of the ideas were incredibly impressive from innovations in Hoover technology to medical diagnostic tools and even an underwater submarine to regenerate coral. They had a speed-dating session where they developed interview skills and learned how to communicate better with people that they didn’t know so well. On Monday, Year 10 students and their parents came in the evening to listen to an enthusiastic student panel of Year 12 and 13 students talk about life in the Sixth Form and answer questions. We are very proud of their commitment to the Roberts House community, and it speaks volumes that when we asked for 6 students, we got 11 turn up! They spoke passionately and confidently and then led the tours around Roberts House. Year 12 engaged in a week of activities focused around UCAS applications and how to do them; we also looked at how to use Unifrog as an online platform to research the next steps after Frensham. There were personal statement sessions, seminars on apprenticeships, and Year 12 played a lead role in the entrepreneurial workshop on Thursday. They teamed up with year 10 and guided them throughout the day. Again, we were really impressed with the leadership skills Year 12 displayed throughout the week. Today, both Years 10 and 12 are at Thorpe Park for the day to unwind and relax, embrace new friendships and bring the week to a close in a fun fashion. 8 Billion Ideas 8 Billion Ideas 8 Billion Ideas 8 Billion Ideas 1/9 YEAR 8 VILLAGE Year 8 have spent afternoons this week training for the village project. The Village project is going to be starting on the 13th June and it will see Year 8 build and manage their own community in Frensham Heights woods. In a carousel, Year 8 students have taken part in various kinds of training all focused on team work and independence. These have included safe tool use, shelter building, fire building, orienteering and had in depth discussions about the nature of a functioning community. Overall there has been a great deal of positivity and the students have taken a lot from being in the woods each day. Today – they will continue this training with tool making, more shelter building, first aid and preparation for the village in June. Spirits are high at the time of writing… 1/31 MFL TRIPS TO LONDON BFI Over the past two weeks, the MFL students in Year 10 and 11 spent a day at the British Film Institute to explore and study languages through short films. The morning was packed with interactive activities in French, German and Spanish, followed by an enjoyable break at lunchtime on the Southbank, and an afternoon when we sat back and relaxed to discover a classic foreign film. The Spanish short films definitely caught our attention and left some of us perplexed, even horrified! This is what it is all about: to discover something different, to make us question what we see. All we can say is that the continental 7th art just did that! In true Frensham spirit, the students were great. Merci – Gracias – Danke to everyone for your engagement in the film days. BFI film festival BFI film festival BFI film festival BFI film festival 1/6 PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY Saturdays Pinhole Camera Workshop produced some really successful images – can you identify who the students are in the selfies or where they have captured their images ?! pinhole photography pinhole photography pinhole photography pinhole photography 1/8 YEAR 6 CERAMICS Year 6 took part in a ceramics workshop today with Ash, they had the chance to learn about different aspects of ceramics, watched Ash show them how to throw and then carved faces into their own artwork. year 6 ceramics workshop year 6 ceramics workshop year 6 ceramics workshop year 6 ceramics workshop 1/11 FAREWELL YEAR 11s We said good luck to our Year 11’s last week as they headed off on study leave. It was mocktails and music inside as the weather was not on our side. Students went off with some wise words from their tutors and an exam survival pack. They have been an amazing cohort who have shown great resilience over the past two years. We wish them all the very best of luck in their upcoming exams and look forward to seeing them in their finery for Prom on Monday 27 June. A letter detailing this event will be coming home soon. An here's a link to "Exam Season Parenting: A Crash Course" to help parents support their children during their exams. 1/6 EXAM STRESS POEM It has been a week of assessments for many of our students and although we balance this out with a lot of fun activities in the afternoons, it can still be stressful for many. Here's a poem on of our Year 7 students wrote, in his own time, on exams. Thank you for sharing Alfie. exam stress poem exam stress poem exam stress poem exam stress poem 1/4 YOU'RE HIRED! As part of the exam/activities week, twelve future business leaders were given the ultimate advertising task – to come up with a new brand for Frensham Heights School. They were challenged to design a new logo and slogan; to design and print a prospectus; to create a social media teaser; and to run a tour for prospective parents. Some people might find such a marketing challenge a daunting prospect – not our students. Split into two teams of six, they allocated a team leader and apportioned responsibility to the skills and expertise of their colleagues. Some worked on logo design, some work on the digital teaser, while others took photographs and prepared the tour route. They all worked brilliantly, with enthusiasm and passion for the task – it bodes well as they’re all doing BTEC Business Studies next year. The results were fantastic from the teaser that included drone footage captured by the team, to a chatty and friendly approach to the tours. Those taken on the tour commented; “the first tour guides were polite, answered my questions confidently and came across as genuine and good advocates for Frensham”. The second tour leaders were also praised with one mum commenting; “George and Alex were outgoing and chatty. Their sense of pride in the school was very apparent – and it was a lovely personal tour.” My thanks to the “mums” taken on tour – Emma and Lexi of our marketing team – and to the boys themselves. Brilliant advocates for the school who were rightly proud of their efforts this week. Emma is head of the school’s marketing, and she also said the prospectus invited you to want to read more, with a great tone of voice, their own images used, and a focus on the ‘who’ rather than ‘what’ (linked to our values); which definitely left me with a sense of what the school is about.” Great work! Lyall Head of Business and Enterprise, and Head of Careers – these guys have a future in marketing! Frensham Heights Frensham Heights Frensham Heights 1/2 Frensham Students Branding Frensham Students Branding Frensham Students Branding Frensham Students Branding 1/3 SPORTS REPORT THIS WEEK'S SPORTS REPORT Under 12/13s Cricket Vs Alton Under 15s Cricket V St Edmunds Under 11s Cricket Vs Dunhurst Under 11s Mixed Cricket Vs More House Frensham 232 Runs More House 274 Runs On Tuesday we welcomed More House School back to Frensham for an U11B pairs cricket fixture. Frensham won the toss and elected to bat first. Our first pair was Johnny and Leo who regularly rotated strike and hit the occasional boundary with some lovely shots over the mid-wicket region. They only lost 1 wicket for 18 runs from their 2 overs which provided a solid platform our middle order consisting of Sienna, Lily, Otto, and Finn. Read More Under 15s Girls Cricket Vs Duke of Kent On Tuesday afternoon the U15 girls cricket team travelled to Duke of Kent in the bright sunshine. The home team won the toss and decided to bat first. The bowling attack of Frensham made a great start with Heidi and Lexie taking two wickets in the first two overs. Duke of Kent then dug in and took advantage of a short leg side boundary scoring several boundaries, which they continued to do through their innings finishing on 212. Read More Under 9s Mixed Cricket Vs Dunhurst Frensham 212 Runs Bedales 284 Runs On Wednesday we welcomed Bedales school to Frensham for an U9 pairs cricket fixture. The sun was out, and it was set to be a fantastic afternoon of cricket. Bedales won the toss and elected to field first much to the delight of our batters. The first pair of Amos and Noah started well only losing one wicket and scoring a few singles with a boundary to finish. Some good intent was shown by the boys with some nice loud calling. Read More U11 Softball Cricket v Bedales The U11's were back in action with another cricket game in quick succession following the fixture against More House at the start of the week. It's great to see the improvement in cricket skills from everyone over the course of this half-term and those who are less confident willing to still give fixtures a go and demonstrate some brilliant batting and bowling skills. Read More U12/11 Swimming v More House On Thursday we took a group of year 7 and 6 swimmers to More House for our first swim gala of the Summer term. Everyone competed in at least three events in a schedule that included backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and relay races for both age groups. 4 points were awarded for a win down to 1 point for a 4th place finish in each race. Read More Ava in Year 6 has just qualified to be in the GB team for the world championships in Melbourne over Christmas this year! She will be sailing with her helm in the Cadet class of boat. Amazing achievement! NEWS FROM FRENSHAM KITCHEN CATERING Theme day We were whisked off to Chile this week on Thursday lunchtime, with lots of flavours, smells and music. Tasting table Students were invited to taste the rainbow at this week’s tasting table. Who could resist! Salad bar There’s always a delicious variety on the salad bar with proteins and sandwiches for those wishing to have a lighter lunch. Why not follow us on Instagram @Frenshamkitchen Or on Twitter @standing_karen or @ashep64 1/6 MENUS WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK NEXT WEEK Monday 23 May Year 6 Residential Trip to TYF Wales 08:30 - Year 10 Horizons Drop Down Day 09:00 - Junior School Butterflies in Bentley Visit 16:30 - U12 & U13 Girls Cricket v Alton School (Home) Tuesday 24 May Year 9 DPT/Men ACWY Vaccinations 14:30 - U14 & U15 Rounders v Ditcham Park School (Away) 14:30 - U14 & U15 Boys Cricket v The Royal School (Home) 19:00 - Parent Voice Meeting (Billiard Room) Wednesday 25 May 08:30 to 09:15 - Junior School Years N-5 Showcase Event (Junior School classrooms) 18:45 - Year 12 Next Steps Evening (Ballroom) Thursday 26 May 08:30/09:30/10:50/14:15 - Year 8 ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ Talk - Ballroom 09:30 - Morning Talk: Jack Talman 14:30 - U12 & U13 Boys Cricket v The Royal School (Home) 17:30 - Year 9 Academic Parents’ Evening on Teams Friday 27 May 15:30 - Year 6 Residential Trip returns Year 7 & 8 Maths Challenge Saturday 28 April 10:00 - Boarding Houses close. Half Term begins FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook . We also have several Twitter accounts around the school where you can find resources and school info: Main School account - @FrenshamHeights Rick - @rickclarke72 Becks - @becksscullion Business/Economics - @getontheeconbus Careers - @FrenshamCareers Creative Arts - @ArtsFrensham Charity, Outreach and Community - @FrenshamCharity Design & Technology - @FrenshamDT Junior School - @FrenshamJuniors Geography - @FrenshamGeog Maths - @Frensham_Maths Modern Foreign Languages - @Frensham_MFL Music - @FHMusicSchool Outdoor Ed - @Frensham_OE PE & Sport - @Frensham_PE PRE - @FrenshamPRE PSME/PSHE - @FrenshamPSME Science = @FrenshamScience