"The whole child is our whole point."
In April a selection of our year 7 and 8 students took the UK Mathematics Trust Junior Maths Challenge. This is an annual competition taken across the whole country which is a selection of mathematical problem solving questions designed to make students think. The questions encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency.
Congratulations, to Aditi in Year 8 for achieving third place in the KS3 category at the Science Communication Competition on Friday 13th of May. The Grand Finale took place in the Barton Science Centre at Tonbridge School with a total of 14 finalists from schools around the South-East presenting their chosen science topic.
On 25 May, Neve in Year 10 competed in the London Schools Competition at Lee Valley Stadium. Her performances were very impressive, earning a silver medal in the Kent Competition. She competed with great confidence and represented the school with impeccable manners, as noted by Ben Parkin, teacher at Judd School.
On Monday 30 May, at Cadogan Hall in London, music students from Weald performed in the UK Premiere of Tuvayhun: Beatitudes for Wounded World by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen. The concert was part of a special series to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and we were the only school invited to participate by our friends at Vox Anima London, an organisation the Music Department had worked alongside at our most recent Christmas concert.
Congratulations to Libby from year 10 who has been elected as Sevenoaks ACF Lance Corporal. Here is a picture Libby with the newly elected Mayor Rachel Parry.
Congratulations to Anna who competed in the RS Feva National Championships at the end of May held at the Olympic sailing venue in Weymouth. Anna and her crew Daisy were delighted to come in 3rd place in the silver fleet.
A group of Year 10 students have been investigating the Physics behind a slinky drop, using light gates and slow-motion technology. The students were invited to represent Weald at Tonbridge School on 19 May to discuss their findings and perform a range of related experiments. The event was part of a consortium of local schools, with a focus to engage students who are keen on a career and/or further study in Physics. They have worked in small groups, developing team skills that are needed in a laboratory environment and planning their own experiments.
On Monday 16 May, nine Year 12 students participated in the Royal Society of Chemistry School’s Analyst Competition at Tonbridge School. We’ve included some feedback from students who attended:
Participating in the RSC School’s Analyst competition was an amazing opportunity to develop practical skills and confidence when working in a lab setting. Our theme was to investigate what makes the “perfect fish and chips”.
Congratulations to Zoe S and Kippure Buccaneer (Jack) who had the recent honour of being selected to ride for England at the Pony Club Home International dressage at The Royal Windsor Horse Show.
On Tuesday 17 May, 19 students took part in the first round of the Schools Cup Athletics at Dartford Grammar School. The competition was very high with Benenden, Walthamstow Hall, Bennet Memorial and Dane Court fielding strong teams.
Congratulations to Alexa and Holly who are part of “Show of Hands”, a British Sign Language Choir. Holly and Alexa are in the junior section of the choir (under16s) and won first place in the National Sign Language Choir Competition in London at the weekend, meaning they are now National Champions!
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Students who attend our Year 9 STEM club from both campuses took part in the Go-Kart Challenge at Weald of Kent on 9 May.
Here is one student’s report from the event:
We have been doing STEM club in Tonbridge making a Go-Kart from basic raw materials. Then we went to Sevenoaks campus and raced our karts together. It was exciting to meet the members of STEM club there and work with them. In the coming weeks we will be building and decorating a new go-kart to take part in the Soap Box Challenge at Dunorlan Park in late June. It's really fun and I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone that is interested!
Alana