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Aim higher debate club

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Yesterday afternoon, Sixth Form welcomed Year 1 and Year 2 students to the Learning Centre. Together, they spent the afternoon reading, decorating the environment and building the community spirit of Simon Balle All-through School.

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Miss Riddle and Mrs Kirk enjoyed taking four keen cyclists from Year 4 on a trip to the bike shop. We are looking into purchasing a set of great bikes to enhance our PE curriculum even further. Cycling proficiency and also off-road cycling is being planned. Perhaps even triathlon!

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Children in the Larch wore fantastic festive hats and accessories today, bringing in items to donate for the Frost Fair. Please do keep your donations coming and do join us on 7th December from 1pm. Thank you for your support!

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Last week our year 11 textile artists had a fantastic time getting messy exploring Gelli plate printmaking. A big thanks to local artist Laura Hunter for visiting and running the session.

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Our year 13 student Albert is running the Knebworth half marathon this Sunday, in support of preventing cardiac risk in the young. Please click the link to read more and support him if you can! Good luck Albert!

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Our Year 13 students currently working towards securing a higher or degree apprenticeship following their A Level's attended the national careers event, Skills London at the Excel Arena on Friday. Students engaged with a range of employers and heard from current apprentice's on their application process and the role of an apprentice.

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This week students from Kingfisher class took part in a Boccia session. The session was led by two pupils from Amwell View School who are part of the Boccia leadership scheme. They modelled the activities for Kingfishers who thoroughly enjoyed the session!

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We would like to let you know that following on from lots of requests from students and parents, we will be offering all year 10 and 11 students the chance to buy a Chromebook that is designed for education through the school. For more information, please visit the School Website!

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Yesterday was Volcano Day! Year 8 students designed and made volcanoes in the form of cakes, models and pictures. The students spent time with the pupils from Reception, showing them the volcanoes and answering questions. A successful day with a high standard across the year group and many creative designs!

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Today we are celebrating our colourful, unique, quirky nature by supporting Odd Socks Day 2019 in support of National Anti-Bullying Week.

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Lest we forget

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Year 3 have been looking at right, acute and obtuse angles in maths. They have been investigating perpendicular lines using geoboards, and having lots of fun at the same time!

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Students from Year 7 and Year 9 were given the opportunity to watch a theatrical performance in the round this week. Year 9 enjoyed a high energy, interactive adaptation of Romeo and Juliet whilst Year 7 were transported to a Christmas past as they enjoyed an adaptation of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol.

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Simon Balle hosted the District Cross Country Championships accompanied by perfect conditions. Our athletes performed very well winning a wide range of individual and team medals.

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A great end to the half term today in the art department, with students from all years taking part in a pumpkin decorating competition at lunch time. Congratulations to everybody involved!

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A fantastic evening of sport yesterday. Our Senior rugby team beat Freman College, whilst our year 8 boys trained. Our lower school girls hockey also enjoyed a successful practice session.

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The annual Year 9 trip to the battlefields took place last week. The students study World War 1 in history and war poems in English, making this a cross-curricular trip. The students had such a fantastic time, many wanted to stay longer!

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