| Dear Parents
I trust that you have had a really
good summer holiday and by now I am sure many of you will be
only too pleased to see your sons and daughters heading off back
to school. We are certainly glad to welcome all the new pupils
who have joined us this term. These include not only those
joining from Middle Schools but a number of pupils who have
moved into the area or transferred from private schools.
One delightful development has been a
significant increase in the number of pupils returning into our
Sixth Form which now stands at about 215.
STAFFING
At the present moment the school is fully staffed and
we welcome a number of new teachers who have joined us this
term. They are:
Miss E. Bailey to be teacher in charge of German. Miss Bailey
holds an Honours degree in French and German from Southampton
University.
Mrs. N. Cummings from Denver, Colorado joins the Maths
Department. Mrs. Cummings has extensive American teaching
experience and holds Masters degrees in Maths and Physics.
Mr. A. Greig holds an Honours degree in Music from the Royal
Academy and will be working with Mr. Pratt in the Music
Department
Mrs. S. Huggins is joining the Religious Education Department.
She holds a Diploma in Religious Education as well as Honours
degrees in French and Italian. She also has 13 years teaching
experience in other schools.
Mrs. H. Williamson holds a Degree in Education and has worked
for 9 years in London. Mrs. Williamson is joining the Craft
Design Technology Department.
Miss J. Woodcock is joining the Art Department with 2 years
teaching experience. She has an Honours degree in Fine Art.
We wish each of them a very happy and
successful time at Therfield.
Some of our existing staff have
adopted new roles as follows:
Mr. Stewart and Mrs. Hodgson are now Senior Teachers.
Mrs Coppard Head of Faculty of Science & Technology
Mr. Pitt Head of Science
Mrs. Olorenshaw Head of Business Studies
Mrs. Spooner (Miss Gardiner) Head of Religious Education
Mrs. McCabe Co-ordinator of work amongst pupils needing extra
help.
Mrs. Moulson son Deputy }lead of Third Year
Mrs. Kinloch Deputy Head of English and Deputy Head of Sixth
Form.
EXAMINATION RESULTS
Therfield continues to maintain its strong academic
tradition.
At 'A' level the pupils gained an 87% pass rate with 21% of all
grades being awarded at Grade A.
Outstanding individual performances
were:
Vincent Negri 4 Grade A + 3 Grade 1 at 'S' level.
Hywel Robinson 4 Grade A + 1 Grade 1 at 'S' level
Antony Sollars 3 Grade A + 1 Grade B
Toby Smith 3 Grade A
Stephen Winder 4 Grade A + 2 Grade 1 and 1 Grade 2 at 'S' level
Christopher Vallance 3 Grade A + 1 Grade B + 1 Grade B at A/S
level
From our A Level Sixth of 60 pupils,
42 are proceeding to Degree or Higher Education courses with 3
going to Oxford.
At GCSE level, of the 1662 separate
subject entries 44% of these were awarded at Grades A-C with 69%
of our pupils gaining at least 1 GCSE in the A-C category.
Outstanding individual performances
were:
Robin Chapman 9 Grade A
Russell Smith 8 Grade A + 1 Grade B
Katherine Pumphrey 7 Grade A + 2 Grade B
Howard Scannell 7 Grade A + 1 Grade B + 1 Grade C
Detailed examination results will be
sent home to parents when they have been fully collated.
OTHER NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Work is proceeding towards the new Library Resource
Centre. We had anticipated that building would begin in
November. As so often happens, this date now appears to be
slipping closer to the New Year.
The County has agreed to spend a considerable amount of money
up-grading the administration accommodation in the school. This
will happen some time after April 1990.
PARENTS' BALLOT ON THE
PROPOSALS FOR A 'CONTINENTAL' DAY
All parents should have received a discussion paper and
voting form. (If not please contact the school for new ones, or
search your youngster's school bag.) The last day for sending in
ballot forms is Friday 29th September.
RICHARD SWIFT has
been Chairman of the Friends for the past three years. A change
in his work commitments has forced his resignation from that
post. On behalf of the school I would like to thank him for all
the time, effort and good humour that he has put into that role.
The school is very grateful for all that the Friends contribute.
SCHOOL FUND
Again may I express my thanks for your generosity. At
the time of writing this the Fund stands at over £3,000 with
many envelopes still to open. Please be assured that the school
will use this sum in the best interest of our young people.
PARENTS' PRAYER GROUP
A group of parents meets to pray for the welfare of the
school. If you would be interested in joining them please
contact Mr. and Mrs. Benko on East Horsley 2777.
REQUESTS FOR HELP
1) Mrs. Hodgson is looking for help in the Careers
Library. If there is a parent who could offer a couple of hours
per week or fortnight for filing and sorting documents, please
contact her at the school.
2) We still have a need for fully serviceable filing cabinets.
If you can help, please contact the Headteacher.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS TERM
27th September : 7.30 pm Friends' Annual Meeting which
will include an introduction for parents about the National
Curriculum given by the Headteacher. Wine and nibbles will be
served.
4th October : Evening meeting for
parents of new Sixth Form students.
7th October : Friends' Barn Dance, 8.00 - 11.00 pm. Tickets
available from the school office.
11th October : General meeting for parents of Fourth Year pupils
to provide a background to GCSE courses and examinations.
18th October : Governors' Meeting.
23rd-26th October Half Term holiday.
30th October : Teachers' training day - pupils do not come to
school.
8th November : Annual General Meeting
for Parents organised by the Governors. 11th November . Friends'
Jumble Sale.
15th November : Fifth Form Parents' Evening.
22nd November : School closes at lunchtime for Area teachers'
meetings.
29th November :. Prospective Parents' Evening.
6th December : Second Form Parents'
Evening.
10th December : Friends' Christmas Market.
18th December : Therfield Carol Service.
I look forward with enthusiasm to
another activity packed year at Therfield.
I value very much the support of parents as we jointly work to
prepare the young people at the school for the future.
Yours sincerely,
TJ Reddin
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