Message from the Headmaster
As we reach the end of another long and successful term, I would like to thank all our parents for their support over the past months.
A great deal has been achieved in and out of the classroom and, whilst there is much hard work ahead in the New Year, I think we can all look forward to 2011 with great enthusiasm and optimism.
Meanwhile, I would like to wish all our families a peaceful and very happy Christmas.
Ben Calder selected for London and South East Divisional rugby squad
Yet another Millhillian is proving himself on the sports field with Fifth Former, Ben Calder, being selected for the London and South East Division squad: the next step up from County level. Ben took part in a game against 30-40 other players recently and is now trialling in games against the Midlands, South West England and the North, to put himself forward for South England where, if selected will go on to trial for England.
Mill Hill hasn’t had a pupil at this stage in this age group for a long time, the last being Old Millhillian Tom Lindsay who got his second start for Wasps last Saturday against Exeter..
Ben has been the 1st XV scrum half this season at the age of 15 which is quite unusual in itself and has been nominated Man of the Match on two occasions this season. He was awarded his full colours on Saturday night at the Annual Rugby Club Dinner.
'Secret Millionaire' delivers lecture
The Sir Titus Salt lecture was presented by Nick Leslau on Wednesday 24th Novemeber. Nick is an Old Millhillian and an entrepreneurial success, who is best known as a ‘Secret Millionaire’ following his recent appearance on the Channel 4 TV series. The evening began with Nick providing guidance on how to run a successful business. His main advice was to not be shy in business, and along with various other valuable lessons, the audience was enriched with extremely useful information.
Nick also discussed the story of how he has made a name for himself, from being appointed as the manager of a company at the age of eighteen to his present status as a member of the Bank of England Property Forum. He was without doubt, an inspiration to many young business students in the audience. CLICK HERE to read the full story.
Adam Rossington picked for England cricket team
The England and Wales Cricket Board has recently announced the squad for the forthcoming U19 tour of Sri Lanka.
Adam Rossington, Cedars U6, will form part of the 17 man squad for the duration of the four week tour which comprises two four-day Test matches and a five match one-day international series.
For more information including the tour itinerary and dates, please CLICK HERE.
'Hot Topics' debate
Lunchtime on 30th November saw the staging of an eagerly awaited ‘Hot Topics’ debate on university tuition fees in the Large. No topic is currently more ‘hot’ politically but nonetheless Mill Hill’s pupils and staff conducted a peaceful if impassioned discussion of the issue.
Mr Searby and Ben Glassberg (L6) proposed a motion arguing that the current cap of £3000 on tuition fees had to be raised as free or subsidised higher education is no longer a possibility in a country whose public finances are in near ruin.
Mr Heddle and Elspeth Lawson (U6) opposed this, expressing the fear that the university system would be irreparably damaged by such an unfair hike in fees and that generations of pupils will end up in debt. The audience participated with some very well judged questions and opinions, and considerable comparison was drawn in the debate between the British and American methods of funding higher education. The utter relevance of this topic to our pupils made this to be a most heartfelt clash of views. The motion was defeated by four votes, perhaps a closer result than might have been anticipated given the constituency.
Tickets still available for Romeo and Juliet
The MHS Opera and Ballet Society still have some tickets available for the English National Ballet's performance of Romeo and Juliet on Saturday 15 January 2011, 2.30 pm.
The world's greatest love story is told through Nureyev's inventive choreography with sumptuous costumes and sets that transport you to the grandeur and bustle of Renaissance Venice. Prokofiev's exhilarating and memorable score played by the Orchestra of English National Ballet is the very heartbeat of this tragic tale of love and destiny. Rudolf Nureyev's award-winning production of Romeo & Juliet was especially created for English National Ballet in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The Company has since performed it worldwide to critical acclaim.
Be the first to enjoy this classical production that promises to be a magical, memorable and unmissable Christmas treat.
CLICK HERE for more information and to book tickets.
Red Bull to give Mill Hill wings
Wednesday 19 January 2011 will see the first lecture of the new year delivered by Peter Prodromou, Chief Aerodynamicist at Red Bull Technology.
Peter, a highly successful and accomplished and authority in the field of aerodynamics, was a key member of the team who won both the Formula One Driver and Constructors' Championships this year and he will be talking about 'the coming together of science and sport'.
All our lectures are free of charge and this one will take place in The Large at Mill Hill School from 6.30 pm - tickets are still available. Please contact Karen Willetts to secure your place.
To read more about our lecture series and what's coming up in 2011, please CLICK HERE
4th Form pupils dissect political speeches
This term, 4th Form pupils have been exposed to a wide range of topics as part of the lunchtime Challenge Lecture series
In the most recent lecture, Deputy Head Peter McDonough delivered a presentation entitled Dissecting Political Speeches .
In the presentation, the group watched films of speeches by Hitler, Martin Luther King, Tony Blair and William Hague. The pupils were encouraged to analyse the speeches, taking account of context, setting, material and presentational skills. A detailed analysis was done of Tony Blair’s famous ‘ Peoples’ Princess ‘ speech. This was contrasted with William Hague’s television appearance of the same day. Looking at these two examples enabled the group to focus on the importance of tone, language and delivery when it comes to making a successful political speech.
Sports desk
Tuesday 23 November
Fives v QEB (home): RESULT MHS lost 0-3
Girls’ Hockey v Godolphyn & Latymer: RESULT MHS lost 1-3
Girls’ Hockey v Aldenham: 1st XI: RESULT Match cancelled
Wednesday 24 November
Rugby: U16 Middlesex Cup Final (Headstone Lane): RESULT MHS lost 5-29
Rugby v Salvatorian College: U16B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby: Round 5 U18 Daily Mail Cup: RESULT MHS lost 14-20
Thursday 25 November
Fives v Eton (away): RESULT MHS won 6-2
Girls’ Hockey v Chigwell: U15A (home): RESULT MHS lost 0-2
Girls’ Hockey v Forest: 1st XI (away at Old Loughtonians): RESULT MHS lost 1-5
Saturday 27 November
Boys’ Hockey v Edge Grove 7 a-side: A & B (14:00), C & D (15:00): RESULT Matches cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: 1st XV (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: 2nd XV (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: 3rd XV (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: Colts A (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: Colts B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: Junior Colts A (away): RESULT MHS lost 24-42
Rugby v Hampton: Junior Colts B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Hampton: Junior Colts C (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Monday 29 November
Girls’ Hockey v Brentwood: U14C (2 x 7 aside) (away): RESULT Matches cancelled
Tuesday 30 November
Fives v Berkhamsted (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Forest: U15A (away at Old Loughtonians): RESULT Match cancelled
Wednesday 1 December
Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: U14 A (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: U14 B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Thursday 2 December
Fives v Aldenham (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Godolphyn & Latymer: 1st XI (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Saturday 4 December
Girls Hockey v Brentwood & Framlingham College & Brentwood School: 1st XI: RESULT Match cancelled
Boys’ Hockey v Reeds School: U14 A (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Boys’ Hockey v Reeds School: U14 B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: 2nd XI (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: U14 B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Stowe: 1st XV (home): RESULT MHS lost 6-27
Rugby v Stowe: 2nd XV (home): RESULT MHS lost 0-41
Rugby v Stowe: 3rd XV (home): RESULT MHS lost 0-38
Rugby v Stowe: Colts A (home): RESULT MHS lost 13-15
Rugby v Stowe: Colts B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Stowe: Junior Colts A (away): RESULT MHS lost 5-29
Rugby v Stowe: Junior Colts B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Stowe: Junior Colts C (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: U14 C (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: U14 D (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: 1st XI (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: U15 B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: U15 A (away at Kings Ely): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Kimbolton: U14 A (away at Kings Ely): RESULT Match cancelled
Tuesday 7 December
Girls’ Hockey v Brentwood: U15 A (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Boys' Hockey v UCS: U14 B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls' Hockey v Forest: U14 A (away at Old Loughtonians): RESULT Match cancelled
Wednesday 8 December
Girls’ Hockey v Latymer Upper: 1st XI (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Thursday 9 December
Fives v Westminster (away): RESULT Match drawn 2-2
Saturday 11 December
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford: 1st XI (home): RESULT MHS lost 6-1
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford: 2nd XI (home): RESULT MHS lost 3-0
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: 1st XV (home): RESULT MHS won 22-5
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: 2nd XV (home): RESULT MHS won 17-12
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: 3rd XV (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: Colts A (home): RESULT MHS won 24-12
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: Colts B (home): RESULT Match cancelled
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: Junior Colts A (away): RESULT MHS lost 29-5
Rugby v Bishops Stortford College: Junior Colts B (away): RESULT MHS lost 37-34
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford : U15 A (away): RESULT MHS lost 2-0
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford : U14 A (away): RESULT MHS lost 3-0
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford : U15 B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Girls’ Hockey v Bishops Stortford : U14 B (away): RESULT Match cancelled
Coming up in the New Year ...
Monday 3 January
BANK HOLIDAY
09:00-13:00 Boys’ Hockey Pre Season
Tuesday 4 January
ALL DAY Rehearsal for ‘Oklahoma’ (The Large)
08:30 Boys’ Hockey Pre Season Tournament (Eltham College)
Wednesday 5 January
STAFF INSET DAY
ALL DAY Rehearsal for ‘Oklahoma’ (The Large)
14:00-16:00 Netball Pre Season Training - Seniors
Thursday 6 January
SCHOOL RESTARTS
08:30 Chapel: The Chaplain (Epiphany)
15:30-23:00 English Society Trip for Upper 6th and Lower 6th Form: ‘Onassis’ (Novello Theatre, London)
15:30-17:45 Netball Senior Squad Trials
Friday 7 January
08:30 Chapel: The Chaplain
13:00 Friday Recital (Recital Room)
Saturday 8 January
14:00 Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: 1st XI (home)
14:30 Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: U15A and B (away) (depart 1200)
15:15 Boys’ Hockey v Stowe: 2nd XI (home)
Sunday 9 January
ALL DAY Voluntary Training Day for Remove Army & RAF Section Cadets (MHS)
Monday 10 January
UPPER 6TH FORM PUBLIC EXAMS BEGIN (NO STUDY LEAVE)
13:00 Sixth Form Council Meeting (Chemistry Dept)
17:15 Boarders’ Council Meeting (Waiting Room)
Tuesday 11 January
13:00 Eco Society Meeting (G6)
17:30-23:15 AS Level Drama Trip: “Black Watch” (Barbican Theatre)
Wednesday 12 January
08:30 Chapel: The Chaplain
Thursday 13 January
08:30 Chapel: The Chaplain
13:00 Full School Council Meeting (Crick Room)
14:30 Fives v Harrow (away) (depart 13:45)
15:30-18:30 Tennis Squad Training (Gosling Sports Park)
16:30 Swimming: Brentwood Gala (depart 15:30)
18:30 5TH FORM PARENTS’ MEETING (FAVELL BUILDING)
Friday 14 January
08:30 Chapel: The Chaplain
08:30-17:00 Stretch and Challenge Trip for Remove Pupils: ‘Thinking Outside the Box’ (Odeon, Kensington)
12:40-13:10 General Knowledge Competition (Phy 1):
12:40 Burton Bank v McClure
12:55 Murray v Ridgeway
13:10 School v Cedars
12:40 Challenge Lecture (Music Recital Hall)
Saturday 15 January
ALL DAY 13+ Entrance Exams
13:00-17:00 MHS Opera & Ballet Society: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet (The Coliseum)
14:00 Boys’ Hockey v Berkhamsted: 1st XI (home)
14:15 Boys’ Hockey v Berkhamsted: U15A (away) (depart 12:30)
14:30 Cross Country: Knole Run (Sevenoaks School) (depart 11:30, return 18:00)
15:15 Boys’ Hockey v Berkhamsted: 2nd XI (home)
15:15 Boys’ Hockey v Berkhamsted: U15 B (away) (depart 13:30)
19:00 Boarders’ Pamper Evening (Ridgeway House)
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