Dear Parents
There are five major achievements to report on from half-term. Two individuals have brought distinction on themselves as a result of long months of training and dedication. Zofia Malewicz has become European silver medallist for kick-boxing, not in the veterans’ class but in the full women’s competition. Oliver Slacke has become the national body building champion also against very strong opposition. These inspirational achievements send excellent messages to our students that hard work and determination can pay high dividends.
On the academic front we were delighted to welcome sixth formers from all over the South to our annual 1066 History Conference and I am extremely grateful to Mike Carver for the academic distinction, that this very high powered conference brings to the school.
Kevin Anderson led a large group of Year 8 pupils to Dorset for a week of bonding and adventure and Aaron Eckhoff with Charlotte Bryant took this year’s seven Duke of Edinburgh aspiring Gold medalists on an extremely tough hike and camping expedition in the Peak District. The gentle, sunny weather of the summer, which I experienced when I was in this beautiful countryside in June had become aggressive, horizontal hail and high winds and, like a headache, when it is over, the team returned triumphal and relieved.
This week we have been delighted to welcome our entry and scholarship candidates for 2012. Early signs are that they are an extremely able group. Seven different Prep Schools were represented for entry to Year 9.
We also were delighted to have 8 talented youngsters competing for the Joanna Lumley scholarship for entry to the Sixth Form "A Servant to Two Masters" running currently in the West End and at Battle Abbey School enjoyed its first performance on Thursday and was a spectacular success. There will be three other productions this term for different age groups in the school. In addition, the annual Scholars’ Concert, which showcases the very best of BAS music takes place next Tuesday. All are welcome. It will be an excellent evening. At the end of term there is also Carols Round the Fire. Thus the Performing Arts department is once again in full swing and I have to record my pride in all that they achieve and take on.
A recent parental visitor to the school said that they had approached R.A.D.A. from overseas to ask them to recommend 4 good schools for the Performing Arts to suit their talented daughter. Battle Abbey School was one of those 4. Thus they came to visit us.
Do come along to one or other of the productions or concerts in the next few weeks. I am confident that you will enjoy your visit.
Best wishes
Roger Clark
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