Year 7 Events
Wickham Court School Year 2007

On Friday 10th November, Year 7 took a trip to the Globe Theatre.

Year 7 also visited Unicorn Theatre.

There, they took part in a workshop.

Year 7 learning that science is fun in the laboratory!

Autumn Term

The new school year began with the exciting addition of a Year 7 class for the first time. We welcomed 13 students and several new specialist teachers. The Senior Department will receive tuition in Drama from Mrs. Myrna Delicata, Music from Mr. Rick Jones, Spanish from Mr. Cabezas and Sport from Mr. Steve McRaye in addition to the school’s existing specialist staff.

Year 7 joined the Junior School in visiting the ‘Life Bus’ which was parked at the school on Monday and Tuesday 18th and 19th September. This is part of a PSHCE programme of health education operating in Bromley.

Saturday 23rd September and Wednesday 27th September were this term’s Open Mornings for prospective parents and pupils to see around the school and meet some of our current staff and pupils. Year 7 students performed wonderfully as guides for the tours, despite only having been at the school for a few weeks. There was a large attendance at the school’s Harvest Festival on Monday 2nd October at St. John’s Church; we had problems finding a seat for everyone! The children sang songs and hymns, recited poems and read prayers they had composed specially on the theme of harvest.

Diwali was marked in school on Friday 20th October with a special assembly led by Year 7. Children of all ages dressed in colourful, traditional Indian costume and performed dances for the rest of the school. Year 7 spoke about this important festival for Hindus and Sikhs.

On Friday 10th November Year 7 went on a Speech and Drama outing to the Unicorn and Globe Theatres in London. They saw a play about Leonardo da Vinci at the Unicorn, titled “Leonardo” and produced by CTC theatre, which showed a celebration of his technology and invention. This was followed by a discussion with the actors supported by illustrations, annotated drawings and pictures. They then went on to the Globe Theatre where they had a tour and participated in a workshop based on Macbeth.

The school was well-represented on Saturday 18th November at the Beckenham Festival of Music and Drama held at Sydenham High School for Girls. Year 7 performed admirably in the choral speaking class for their age group and were delighted to win their first trophy, the Maurice Denham Cup.

Year 7 had their Christmas “treat” on Monday 11th December and were lucky enough to be taken to London for lunch at Thai Spice in Waterloo and then a visit to the BFI/IMAX to see ‘Happy Feet’.

Term ended on Friday 15th December following the annual Carol Service at St. John’s Church. The church was packed with pupils, families and friends who enjoyed the school’s musicians, singers and speakers as well as a traditional nativity tableau.

Spring Term

We welcomed a new student into the class this term, bringing the student total to 14. There was also a new member of staff, Miss Elizabeth Forrai who took some of the students for extension work in certain subjects. Mrs. Chris Shaw joined the school later in the term to take over this role from Miss Forrai.

On Tuesday 6th February Year 7 had a talk from School Liaison Officer PC Andy Clarke on ‘Bullying’ as part of their PSHCE studies. The whole year visited Bromley Field Studies Centre at Scadbury Park in Orpington on Friday 23rd February to study woodlands with the help of Mrs. Mohan, Mrs. Daniels and the staff from the centre.

Saturday 3rd March was the date of an Open Morning for prospective pupils and many of the Year 7 Students acted as guides for visitors to the school. This is less harrowing than the September Open Morning as they do at least know their way around the school now. There was considerable interest in the school at the following Open Morning on Wednesday 7th March by prospective Year 7 students for next September.

The school’s annual Easter Service was held at St. John’s Church on the morning of Friday 30th March with the whole school participating. We were also joined by families and friends for the service and coffee and hot cross buns afterwards in school.

Summer Term

The students are looking forward to a busy summer term, including a week at an activity centre in June. This term they can make full use of our beautiful grounds at break times, in lessons and after-school clubs.

On Wednesday 23rd May the school held its first Open Morning of the Summer Term giving prospective parents and students the opportunity to see the school on a working day. Year 7 pupils helped to show visitors around the school. Current parents were able to meet their children’s teachers at the Parents Evening later the same day.

Year 7 participated in the school football tournament on 25th May along with Years 5and 6 in mixed age group teams to even up the odds. The ‘professional’ footballers were surprised at the talents shown by some of their less football-obsessed classmates when they were given a chance!

The week beginning on Monday 4th June saw Year 7 enjoying an activity holiday at the PGL centre at Marchants Hill in Hindhead, Surrey. The weather was kinder than it had been to Years 5 and 6 on their trip and students experienced a wide variety of activities. The centre attractions included abseiling, climbing, archery, rifle shooting, orienteering and a giant swing.

Wednesday 13th June was the second Open Morning of the term for prospective pupils and their parents to have a look at the school on a working day. Monday 2nd July was the start of exam week for Year 7.

Students had their annual presentations of awards on Thursday 12th July. The new intake of students for September came into school for an Induction Day on Wednesday 18th July. This was a chance for them to meet the teachers and begin to find their way around the school and grounds.