Message from the Headmaster
By the time you receive this, we shall know the result of the general election. There has been much political talk around the School in recent weeks, and the powerful, informed and committed performances delivered by pupils at our Big Debate were a real highlight of the past week. In addition, the fact that so many pupils came to listen to and consider the arguments of those representing the three main parties would seem to suggest that media talk of young people’s disengagement from politics is misguided, at least where Millhillians are concerned.
Aside from the election, it has been a busy fortnight at the School, the CCF putting in an outstanding performance at last week’s Annual General Inspection and our boys’ and girls’ sports teams also doing themselves great credit. There have also been some outstanding examination performances in drama and music. And, of course, there has been a great deal of hard work going on as pupils prepare for the examinations. With only a few weeks now to go, I would like to wish them all every success for their final weeks of revision.
The Big Debate
On Thursday 29th April The Large was packed with an audience from Belmont and Mill Hill to hear Sixth Formers who were representing the three main political parties present their manifestos.
Having drawn the order of presentations from a hat, each party had seven minutes to talk about key areas of policy. Education, Health, Immigration and Defence featured heavily in all three presentations.
To see the full report, please click here.
Presentation on 'e-safety'
At the end of April, Paul James of Barbarani Education Services ran two sessions (both in The Large) on “E-Safety” (e.g., safe and appropriate use of mobile phones, the internet, social networking sites, etc.). During the presentations, Paul spoke to pupils from the 4th Form and the Removes and then there was an event for parents of pupils from across the Foundation (Grimsdell, Belmont and Mill Hill). Paul spoke about safeguarding and pupil welfare both in the “virtual world” and also in the “real world”, identifying the way technological advances have changed the way people interact with one another, highlighting specific areas for concern and then setting out some ideas on how parents and pupils might make sure that they make use of the emerging technology both safely and responsibly.
The CCF have been rather busy ...
On Saturday 24th April a group of senior cadets went to the Cenotaph to take part in the St. George’s Day parade with 300 other cadets from London District representing the three services. Jack Bedford of Weymouth acted as Colours Bearer for the first time at the Cenotaph with the MHS CCF colours. The following day the Corps of Drums represented the School and the Fusiliers at the Barnet Scouts parade. They led the parade and played immaculately as always. The Deputy Lieutenant of Barnet took the salute from the Drum Major Hugh Longley as the parade finished.
Wednesday 28th April the AGI took place at MHS. The weather was extremely kind and the cadets looked fantastic as Air Commodore Cooper inspected the contingent. As can be seen from the photograph, the cadets had spent a considerable amount of time polishing and ironing their kit. The Corps of Drums put on a very professional performance as always and the Guard of Honour made up of senior NCOs were incredibly smart. The Senior Cadet, Arthur Fokschaner, did a great job commanding the parade, while the afternoon activities were very expertly delivered by the Fifth Form and Sixth Form NCOs in all three sections.
Rounders success v Chigwell
The Senior Girls enjoyed a great start to the rounders season, dominating the game against Chigwell and winning before they had even batted in the 2nd innings, 18 rounders to 4. Great performances from Olivia Brown, Despi Theochari, Layken Senior with the bat, superb fielding from Olivia Brown and Despi Theochari with safe hands in the deep, a classic bowl and catch from Priya Visavadia and great reflexes from Alex Living as backstop to Layken Senior to gain runouts were all highlights of the match. Jessica Perkins, Izzy MacCallum and Tabitha Mainstone also greatly contributed to the vast score difference with tactical running to gain both half and full rounders. Well done to all the girls in this first game and first victory of the season. Player of the Match: Despi Theochari
Sports desk
Wednesday 21 April
Cricket v Haberdashers: 1st XI (Home) RESULT: MHS lost by 90 runs
Cricket v Haberdashers: 2nd XI (Away) RESULT: MHS lost by 30 runs
Saturday 24 April
Cricket v Highgate: 1st XI (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 1 wicket
Cricket v Highgate: 2nd XI (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 1 wicket
Cricket v Highgate: U15A (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 92 runs
Cricket v Highgate: U14A (Home) RESULT: MHS lost by 98 runs
Wednesday 28 April
Cricket v Haberdashers: 3rd XI (Away) RESULT: MHS lost by 9 wickets
Rounders v Chigwell: Senior Girls (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 18 rounders to 4
Thursday 29 April
Rounders v Highgate: U15A (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 21.5 rounders to 11
Rounders v Highgate: U15B (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 13.5 rounders to 12
Rounders v Highgate: U14A (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 13 rounders to 8
Rounders v Highgate: U14B (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 12.5 rounders to 11
Tennis v St Albans: Boys U15 (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 5 sets to 3
Saturday 1 May
Cricket v UCS: 1st XI (Home) RESULT: MATCH DRAWN
Cricket v UCS: 2nd XI (Away) RESULT: MHS lost by 7 wickets
Cricket v UCS: 3rd XI (Away) RESULT: MHS lost by 7 wickets
Cricket v UCS: U14B (Away) RESULT: MHS won by 33 runs
Cricket v UCS: U14A (Home) RESULT: MHS lost by 14 runs
Tennis v Haileybury: Seniors (Away) RESULT: MHS lost 9 sets to 7
Tennis v Haileybury: Juniors (Away) RESULT: MHS won 6 sets to 0
Rounders v Kimbolton: Senior 1st (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Rounders v Kimbolton: Senior 2nd (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Rounders v Kimbolton: U15A (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Rounders v Kimbolton: U15B (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Rounders v Kimbolton: U14A (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Rounders v Kimbolton: U14B (Away) MATCH POSTPONED
Tuesday 4 May
Cricket v UCS: U15A (Home) RESULT: MHS lost by 60 runs
Cricket v UCS: U15B (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 32 runs
Wednesday 5 May
Ultimate Frisbee v St Albans: Sixth Form (Away) RESULT: MHS lost
Ultimate Frisbee v St Albans: Fifth Form (Away) RESULT: MHS lost
Rounders v Highgate: Senior 1st (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 23 rounders to 6
Rounders v Highgate: Senior 2nd (Home) RESULT: MHS won by 17.5 rounders to 5
Tennis v St Pauls: Junior Girls (Belmont): RESULT: MHS lost 6 sets to 0
What's on over the next two weeks
Saturday 8 May
09:30-12:00 FOUNDATION OPEN MORNING
11:30 Cricket v Latymer: 1st XI (H)
14:00 Cricket v Latymer: 2nd XI & U15A (A) (depart 13:00)
14:00 Cricket v Latymer: U14A & U14B (H)
14:00 Rounders v Felsted: Senior 1st, 2nd, U15 A&B, U14 A&B (depart 13:00)
14:30 Boys Tennis v UCS: U14 (A) (depart 13:45)
16:00 Boarders’ Theatre Trip
Sunday 9 May
All day AS Level Theatre Studies Technical and Dress Rehearsals (Patrick Troughton Theatre & Studio)
Monday 10 May
All day A2 French Oral Exams
All day AS Level Drama Practical Exams (Patrick Troughton Theatre & Studio)
15:30 Rounders v Channing: U14 A&B (A) (depart 15:00)
17:15 Boarders’ Council Meeting (Waiting Room)
Tuesday 11 May
All day Trinity Music Exams
All day Spanish GCSE Exam
All day German GCSE Exam
13:00 Full School Council Meeting (Crick Room)
16:20 Fifth Form Meeting on preparing for Oxbridge (G6)
16:30 Dress Rehearsals for GCSE Drama Exams (Patrick Troughton Theatre & Studio)
17:30 Boarders’ Food Council Meeting (Waiting Room)
Wednesday 12 May
LOWER SIXTH FORM LAST DAY OF LESSONS
08:30 Chapel: Mr Simon Parrish
12:35 LOWER SIXTH FORM STUDY LEAVE STARTS
14:30 Rounders v St Albans: Senior 1st (H)
16:30 Dress Rehearsals for GCSE Drama Exams (Patrick Troughton Theatre & Studio)
16:30 Boys Tennis v Alexandra Park School: U15 & U14 (Belmont)
Thursday 13 May
All day A2 Art Exams
All day A2 Spanish Oral Exams
All day A2 German Oral Exams
08:30 Chapel: Mr Simon Parrish
11:00-18:00 Air Experience Flight Day (RAF Wyton)
13:00 ABMC Meeting (Crick Room)
15:30 Boys’ Tennis v King Alfred: U14 & U15
15:45 Rounders v Channing: U15 A&B (H)
18:00 GCSE Drama Performances to Parents (Patrick Troughton Theatre & Studio)
Friday 14 May
All day GCSE Drama Practical Exams – Unit 2
All day A2 Art Exams
08:30 Chapel: Mr Simon Parrish
15:30 Rehearsal for School Concert
19:00 School Concert (The Large/Chapel)
Saturday 15 May
All day AS French Oral Examination
Morning A2 Art Exams
14:00 Cricket v John Lyon: 1st XI, U15B, U14A (A) (depart 13:00)
14:00 Cricket v John Lyon: 2nd XI, U15A & U14B (H)
Monday 17 May
All week REMOVE EXAMINATIONS BEGIN
All day AS French Oral Exams
17:00 CCF Tower of London Dinner for Upper Sixth Form only (depart 17:00)
Wednesday 19 May
08:30 Chapel (Upper Sixth only): The Chaplain
11:30 Cricket v Incogniti: 1st XI (H)
13:00 Eco Society Meeting (G6)
Thursday 20 May
08:30 Chapel (All Fourth & Fifth Form Pupils): Collinson House
13:00 Fourth Form Council Meeting (Waiting Room)
15:45 Boys’ Tennis v Highgate: U15 (H)
16:00 Cream Tea Event for School Staff (Crick Room Garden)
Friday 21 May
FIFTH FORM LAST DAY OF LESSONS
All day Junior Tennis Open at Gosling Sports Park
08:30 Chapel: Remitted
15:10 FIFTH FORM STUDY LEAVE BEGINS
16:00 Old Millhillians’ Golf Society v The Masters (Hendon Golf Club)
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