July 2022 Newsletter

July 2022

The Heart of It

A Letter from Ms Qurrey We have also been really proud of
pupils during ‘In-House’ events, too.
Dear Parents/Carers The School Production of ‘Matilda’ –
double cast – was an absolute joy to
Ms V. Qurrey, Headteacher behold. We were treated to Jasmine
of Sacred Heart of Mary and Nancy as the delightful Matilda,
Girls’ School Roisin and Sophie as the stern and
terrifying Trunchball and the
What a busy half-term and school year this Wormwoods of Lily, Eve, Aoife and
has been – I cannot believe how fast this Cecile argued their way through the
year has gone, nor how much has been fantastic evening. We were very
packed into this half term! fortunate to have the live band
accompanying the production. It
There has been a lot of hard work with really does take a community to lead
Years 7, 8, 10 and 12 having their end of year such an event and many people
assessments, as well as our Year 11 and behind the scenes made it a reality –
Year 13 pupils completing their external but the production could not have
assessments. We are all so proud of them happened without Mrs Alphonse, Mrs
and the way they coped with the pressure McCoy and Mr Hitchman.
of the six week exam period. The Year 13
were well rewarded with their beautiful We also enjoyed the School
Leavers’ Dinner where they were able to Council-led ‘Cultural Day’ where we
enjoy time with friends and staff alike. were treated, in a lunchtime concert,
to dances from Ghana, Ireland and
It has been great to have trips up and the Philippines, to name but a few. It
running again. The long awaited Zanzibar was a great celebration of how we
trip has departed, which will be such an are, as St Paul says, “all parts of the
amazing adventure for the pupils on it; a Body of Christ” - a community of faith,
little nearer to home, Year 9 visited Ypres, care and love, and it was great fun,
the Choir went to Singalong with Olaf at too. It was a joyous day and
Frozen, pupils went to the cinema on their wonderful to see dress from the
Rewards Trip, Year 7 were at the Zoo and Caribbean, Nigeria, Wales, Poland
Year 10 were on their Qualifying Silver Duke and many, many more.
of Edinburgh Expedition. None of these
events could happen without the We are also really grateful for
exemplary behaviour of the pupils and the everyone involved in the School Fete,
dedication of the staff. which raised over £2,000 for much
needed school funds. It was a really
fun day and one which showed the
community at its best; it was lovely to

see so many pupils and staff there. Main School Kitchen. We also will have a
new, upgraded and more user-friendly
Sports Day is always a big event on any website released in the next few weeks.
school calendar and this year’s day was
very special, as a Sports Day at the track Please keep an eye on Schoolcomms
has not been held for three years. (Only messages over the summer, regarding the
Year 10 remembered what it was like!) This booking of lockers.
year’s event was great fun - full of House
chants and rivalry and some wonderful The Uniform Shop will be open by
individual and team performances from pre-appointment only over the summer
pupils. We are always very proud to see the holidays for nearly new and new uniform,
talent of our pupils showcased; they had including trousers! For Uniform Shop
also been seen in the District Sports opening times, please see further details
Competitions, too. later in the ‘Newsletter’.

It has been great this half-term, too, to Please ensure that hair/nails/eyelashes
welcome the pupils currently in Year 6 and etc are appropriate for the return to
Year 11 who will be joining the SHOM family school in September to fulfil the uniform
in September. It was really good that they requirements. We really do appreciate
were able to spend the day in school as your support in this matter.
many had not previously had the chance
to see the school or meet many pupils. I wanted to thank all of you for your
ongoing care and support. It is always
At this time of year, we always have to say really appreciated. As St Paul said: “I
goodbye to staff. Mrs Meehan leaves the always thank God for you because of his
Business Department after thirteen years grace given you in Christ Jesus.”.
at the school. She has had such an impact
on the lives of so many pupils in the Sixth Have a really wonderful summer with your
Form and has inspired them to excel. Mr families.
Mensah is leaving us to become a Head of
Maths at Sydney Russell School. We will Ms V Qurrey
really miss Mr Mensah who has ensured Headteacher
that the girls he teaches love maths as
much as he does. He has been at the
school for nine years. We thank them both
for their service and ask God to keep them
safe in their new ventures. We also ask for
blessing on Ms Munday as she begins her
maternity leave.

Over the last year, there have been a lot of
improvements to the school building: we
have replaced the old boilers, piping and
water systems so we should have a warmer,
more efficient (and hopefully cheaper!)
heating system in September. The electrics
in all of the main buildings of the school
have been replaced over the last year; in
addition, the new Food Technology Room
has been completed. Over the summer, a
huge amount of site work will be
completed, including the expansion of the

Year 7 Year 8

A Message from your Head A Message from your Head
of Year: Mrs Presland of Year: Miss Joyce

It has been an absolute pleasure to Wow! How is it July already?! Over the
be Head of Year to the lovely girls past year, my girls have really grown up
in Year 7. They had a difficult end and begun to learn what it means to be
to their primary school journey but a SHOM girl. Lots have got involved
they have totally embraced all that with the wider life of the school -
SHOM has to offer and thrown through choir, the school production of
themselves into all aspects of Matilda, sports clubs and fixtures, and
school life. There have been many interhouse events. We all had an
high points, including sporting amazing time at Sports Day and it was
achievements, the Spring Concert, great to see the girls really get in to it. I
certificates for academic progress can’t wait for their first House Drama
and some stand out performances experience next year; they’re going to
in the ‘Matilda’ production. They love it!
have also enjoyed recent trips, such
as a visit to Colchester Zoo, where Well done, girls - keep up the good work!
we were able to feed the goats and P.S. A massive thank you to their form
have an ice cream! I am sad to lose tutors - Mr Carver, Mrs Elder, Mrs Shaw,
them as they move into Year 8 but I Mrs Alphonse and Mrs Harrington - for
know they will go on to take the their support, love and care for the girls
school by storm and be even more and I.
impressive next year. They are a
mature, respectful, funny, engaged
and kind year group and I will miss
them greatly!

Year 9 Year 10:

A Message from your Head A Message from your Head
of Year: Miss O’Dwyer of Year: Mrs Alder

Reflecting on this academic year It has been a pleasure leading Year 10
leaves me with such joy. To have this year and watching them start their
resumed an element of normality, GCSE courses. Pupils have enjoyed the
and for the girls to have normality of school, after spending a
experienced what Sacred Heart of year in their year group bubbles, and
Mary life has to offer, has been long have engaged in lots of extra-curricular
overdue and the most exciting activities and school events. My
element of the past year. This sense proudest moments this year have been
of normality has allowed me to see watching pupils lead one another in
the girls in such a different light some African dance during their PE
and get to know them better. Some lessons, their enthusiasm during
big events included The Duke of Cultural Day, their desire to raise
Edinburgh’s Award, where all staff money for charity by organising cake
involved fed back nothing but sales, and their teamwork and
praise, the trip to Ypres, on which I participation in Sports Day.
was lucky enough to accompany
Year 9, Walsingham House retreats,
the Internet Safety Day, the school
production of ‘Matilda’, Sports Day
and, my favourite, the Cultural Day,
where so many of the year group
played a key role in not only
performing but, also, in organising.

This year group is full of Some pupils completed their silver
uniqueness, talent, kindness and Duke of Edinburgh Award, and were
respect. I am so proud of the praised for how they coped with this
growth I have seen and it is my challenge.
pleasure to continue their Sacred
Heart journey with them next year. I feel both privileged and excited to
take the girls into Year 11, and I cannot
wait to see what they achieve over the
next year.

Year 11 Sixth Form

A Message from your A Message from Miss
Heads of Year: Miss Holman & Mrs Williams
Munday and Mrs Adams
Thank you for all your support in the Sixth
The last five years have been a real Form and in the whole community. It has
rollercoaster for Year 11. They have been lovely to have a ‘normal’ year and
experienced the ‘normal’, and have return to our school traditions. We have
adapted to remote learning. just returned from our annual Sports Day.
Regardless of the ever-changing Congratulations to all the House
circumstances, they have always Captains. Everyone really enjoyed the
made the best of their situation, Sixth Form Leavers’ Dinner. I know that
and carried on, with their heads Year 13 have worked hard and I am looking
held high. I know I am not alone in forward to seeing you on Results Day.
thinking that, as a whole, Year 11 There will be plenty of help in school if you
have been amazing this academic need it. Thank you to Lily, Naomi and
year! After a difficult start to their Amelia, our great Head Girl team. Year
GCSEs, they have shown real 12 have settled in well into Sixth Form life.
resilience, perseverance and Cara, Erin and Imogen have made an
dedication to their studies, leading impressive start in their roles and have
to some excellent mock exam contributed their thoughts to some great
results and, I’m sure, some even ideas for next term. I look forward to
better GCSE results. The girls have seeing you all in September.
been incredibly lucky to have the
support of their form tutors - Mr
Felix, Mrs Williams, Mrs Walker, Mrs
Law and Mr Austin - who have
always gone above and beyond for
the girls. It has been a real
privilege to be your Head of Year
this year, and I hope to see as
many of you back in September as
possible. See you on Results Day!

Head Girl Team: (from left to right) Erin,
Cara and Imogen

ART

Year 11 GCSE Exhibition A-Level Exhibition

After a long break from We also celebrated the amazing
exhibitions, the Art achievements of our A-level artists
Department celebrated Year 11 this year with an exhibition.
achievements with an art The standard of work was superb
exhibition of their work. All from all and we were delighted with
worked so hard and we are the number of people able to
really proud of our artists! attend.

DRAMA

Matilda Jr 2022

Our school production made its long-awaited comeback this year! The
cast, band and crew did an outstanding job, producing a fantastic
show! The girls worked tirelessly and stunned audiences with their
talents and comic timing. The production, which even included sharks,
spiky objects, smoke and bubbles, wowed the crowds.

DRAMA (CONT’D)

Matilda Jr 2022

Lily (Yr 7) has been nominated for a Jack Petchey Award for her
contribution to rehearsals - leading and teaching the cast
choreography.
Amelie (Yr 9) received the ‘Shining Star Award’ for excellence in the
ensemble.

Special mentions go to our Year
13s - Sophie, Tanisha, Roisin and
Maisie - who came back to
participate in the production.
Thank you for all of your hard
work: you will be greatly missed
and we wish you all the best for
the future.
A huge well done to all of those
who participated in the show,
including the performers, band,
backstage crew and tech team; we
could not be happier or more
proud!

ENGLISH

Years 7 and 8: Spelling Bee Competition

On Tuesday, 12th July, Years 7 and 8 participated in a Spelling Bee
competition. Each class nominated two representatives to take part in the
contest and the contenders were tested upon a selection of words from their
spelling lists that they have had to learn throughout the year. The
competition was fierce and the tension was high but, ultimately, Year 8’s
‘Spelling Bee Champion’ of 2021-2022 was Ruby (8L) whilst Nancy took home
the championship title for Year 7. Congratulations to the winners and to all
of those girls who bravely represented their class.

Year 7 Contenders Year 8 Contenders

Year 7 Spelling Bee Contenders From left to right: Sophia, Nevaeh, Enaruna, Georgia,
Karla, Teagan, Ruby, Kinga, Karolina, Blythe)

Nancy - Year 7’s Spelling Bee From left to right - Year 8’s
Champion Spelling Bee Champion, Ruby,

with the runner-up, Blythe

ENGLISH

Year 8: Newspaper Reports

Year 8 have been working on newspaper front pages as part of their
journalism unit. They have put real journalistic skills into practice by
conducting interviews and researching their own news stories. Here are
some very professional looking, final articles!

ENGLISH

Year 9: World War One Artwork

Year 9 have been studying World War One poetry and finished the unit by
making their own creative responses. Here is some of their beautiful
artwork.

ENGLISH

Year 9: World War One Artwork

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Healthy Living Week

Healthy Living week ran from At break times, a variety of
Monday 13th June to Friday 17th
June, during which a multitude of giveaways were run during the
enjoyable activities were planned in
which all pupils could participate. week: on Monday, free bottles of

During the week, The Food and water were handed out; on
Nutrition Department hosted
special, one-off lessons, which Tuesday, the girls were able to
focussed on understanding the role
of fibre in the diet, before the girls get a free squash refill in their
applied their knowledge, by
increasing the fibre in a basic pizza empty water bottles;
recipe.
Wednesday’s initiative was the

handing out of free fruit; on

Thursday, free cereal bars were

handed out to the girls. These

proved very popular!

Fabulously Fruity Freebies!

‘Increasing Fibre in Your Diet’ Lesson

Break times: Keeping Healthy and
Hydrated

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Healthy Living Week (Continued)

Additionally, the girls had an One of the highlights of the week
opportunity to take part in a was Thursday’s CP lesson where
competition to design a pasta meal the girls learned about the
to be sold in the canteen. The healthy living message of the
winning dish was an absolute hit week and then took part in a live
and will be available to purchase streamed ‘Kahoot!’ quiz in their
from forthcoming menus. form groups, which saw them go
head-to-head with the different
houses - with 9L pipping the
other forms to the post.
Lindisfarne were the ultimate
winners, adding valuable
housepoints to the ‘House of the
Year’ competition.

Winning Pasta Dish Designers Results of the ‘Kahoo!’ Quiz

Furthermore, a number of lovely
assemblies were held during the
week which reminded us all
about the importance of looking
after ourselves.

MATHS

UK Junior Maths Challenge

In May, selected students from across our Years 7 and 8 took part in the
UK Junior Maths Challenge. This event takes place all over the UK on the
same day, with over 250,000 students participating in the competition.

Well done to all participants! Here are the amazing results of those
students who achieved an award:

Year 7 Year 7
Bronze Awards Silver Awards

Zoe Trissha
Grace
Shekinah Eliza
Lily
Isabelle Jessica
Chisom
Chelsey

Year 8 Year 8
Bronze Awards Silver Awards

Evie Sophie
Holly Lucy
Shakira Maia
Lauren Isabella
Lottie Nancy-Jane
Yuliana Hannah
Chisom Karolina
Melissa
Grace Congratulations to Claire (Year 7), who
Niamh achieved the highest score in Years 7 and 8
Esme
Kiara and won a GOLD AWARD
Omasirichukwu
Olanyika
Isla
Natalia
Blythe

SCIENCE

Physics Taster Lesson For New Year 12

The Physics Department welcomed new students for an A-level
Physics taster lesson. Students learned about Projectile Motion and
then put the theory into practice - trying to knock the cans down,
using a catapult from across the room. This swiftly became an
inter-house event, with Elisabeta winning it for Whitby by knocking
down the most cans.

WORKSHOPS

Year 9: Be Internet Yr 9 Vocations Day
Citizens Workshop
Year 9 engaged prayerfully and
On Friday, 1st July, Parent Zone and respectfully with the Vocations
YouTube teamed up and delivered a Day, which was organised by
day-long workshop in school. The Brentwood Diocese.
aim was to encourage young people They particularly enjoyed
to have a positive voice online – learning about the everyday lives
reflecting their experiences of the of the priests and nuns who
online world. visited as they shared their faith
The workshop was highly interactive story.
and engaging, and students played The day concluded with the
a key role in participating in various adoration of the Blessed
activities. Workshop topics included: Sacrament and mass.
● how to decide whether content is
reliable or misleading; The girls were outstanding and
● how bias and social ‘bubbles’ produced amazing work, in
influence us – without us even such a short space of time,
realising; which they presented in small
● how to handle negativity and groups to the rest of the year
respond safely to hate and abuse; group at the end of the day.
● what it really means to be a digital The team running the workshop
citizen. spoke so highly of the girls and
really enjoyed working with
them.

CULTURAL DAY 2022

Friday, 1st July saw

our first World

Culture Day,

organised by the

School Council. Both

students and staff

were encouraged to

come into school in

their ‘cultural

clothes’ or some

items of clothing

that reflects their

country of origin. It

was amazing to see

the array of

clothing, which

exemplified how

diverse our school

community is.

CULTURAL DAY 2022 (CONT’D)

What a wonderful day! There was a fantastic atmosphere and
the hall was packed at lunch time to see the celebration of music
and dance from different cultures which culminated with the girls
singing ‘We Are Family’. A variety of snacks was also sold at the
event.

Over £700 was raised and this is being split between two charities:
‘The Sickle Cell Society’ and ‘Stop the Traffik’. A massive thank you
to everybody who participated but special thanks must be
accredited to the School Council who were so enthusiastic and
very organised. They have been a credit to their year groups. The
day was such a success that it will now be a permanent feature in
our school calendar!

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Year 7: Colchester Zoo

Year 7 visited Colchester Zoo to learn about adaptations and
interdependence, in context. For some pupils, this was their first visit to a
zoo and to get up close and personal with lots of different species of
animals. A highlight was feeding the Rainbow Lorikeet - a species of parrot
found in the Australian rainforest.

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Year 9: Ypres

On Friday, 17th June, the History
Department took over 90 Year 9
pupils to Ypres, in Belgium, to visit
the battlefields and cemeteries of
the First World War. The Year 9
History curriculum begins in 1900
and includes a study of the causes
of the First World War and life in the
trenches.
Our visit included a visit to
Passchendaele Museum, Sanctuary
Wood trenches, Tyne Cot British
cemetery, Langemark German
cemetery and the Menin Gate. The
day was made extra special as one
of our Year 9 pupils was able to lay
a wreath for her Great-Great
Grandfather at Tyne Cot. The day
ended with a visit to the chocolate
shop.

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Year 10: Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award

The recent two weekends have The girls battled through the
seen the Year 10 and a few Year 11
pupils complete their DofE silver weekend with a Spartan endurance
award. The practice weekend was
a casual jaunt through Epsom - checkpoint to checkpoint, shadow
racecourse towards Box Hill,
where the girls reacquainted to shadow. The casualty list grew as
themselves with their camp craft
and navigational skills. Barring a the heat and sun wilted the teams
few mishaps (with a lack of
rations), the girls were able to but, as the sun rose the next day,
pass on to the qualifying
expedition the very next weekend. so did the girls - revitalised by their

rations and night time showers.

Earlier and earlier they rose,

defying the heat and the sun to

ensure completion. The girls were

champions at the end of the

expedition, proving their

industrious tenacity and

resourcefulness as they worked

together as a unit and encouraged

each other. They were a credit to

the school and, again, the

assessors and passersby

commented on how well they

conducted themselves and how

polite and cheerful they were….

The qualifying weekend, however, So, until next year, when the next
was a different beast altogether. chapter of DofE hopefuls enter the
The mild, overcast weather was fray… Have a great summer!
replaced by high pressure - and,
by that, I mean a giant fireball
engulfing the sky, obliterating
any, and all, shade in an already
scorched hill scape. The new
setting in the South Downs was a
sentry post of rolling hills
overlooking Brighton.

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Years 10 and 12: Student Conference

Pupils from Years 10 and 12 were invited to a student conference at the
Financial Conduct Authority in Stratford. The conference was
organised by the International Coalition of Girls' Schools and the day
was centred around Social Justice.
Pupils were given the opportunity to attend various workshops that
targeted issues such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Inspirational guest speakers, like Lando Du Ploy, spoke with pupils
about Education for Change and how their generation plays a big
part in establishing change.
The day was thought provoking and pupils certainly came away from
the day feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference.

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Year 12: Biology Field Trip

After two years of absence, it was great to be able to take the Year 12 A level
Biology students back to Suntrap Field Studies Centre in Epping Forest for a
two day non-residential trip. The weather was kind and the students were
able to learn a variety of sampling techniques and statistical tests to
analyse their data. They covered one of the required practicals for the
practical skills part of their A Level and they were able to put into practice
the theory they had learnt in the classroom. They were also treated to some
'exposure therapy' by handling the Centre’s residents and learning about
their adaptations: Giant African Land Snails, Giant Millipedes and Corn
Snakes to name a few. They conquered their fears and came back 'real'
Biologists!

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
Zanzibar 2022

On Friday 15th July, after a three year wait, Team Zanzibar headed for
Heathrow to start their journey to Zanzibar. What seemed like a fever
dream all came to life as they adventured to Prison Island on their first
excursion, where they viewed their first members of marine biodiversity
- some gigantic, rare centurion Tortoises. They even got to feed the
gentle giants. The breezy boat ride, cooling their brows, was a bit
choppy for some but it was an excellent introduction to their main mode
of transport for the trip.
On Sunday, they enjoyed a sunny day of snorkelling among coral reefs
and witnessed the effects of pollution on them. Sadly, one area was
completed bleached and had a decreased biodiversity. Due to
overfishing, it was also over populated with sea urchins.
For further updates across the trip, follow @behindshomscloseddoors
on Instagram and on other SHOM social media platforms.

A FOND FAREWELL

We say a very fond farewell to This summer, we say goodbye to
Mr Mensah, who has been a Mrs Meehan, who has been at
member of the SHOM family for SHOM since 2009. She has been
nine years. an integral part of the Business
Department and created many
Mr Mensah has helped many of meaningful relationships with
our students, of all ability levels both staff and students. Mrs
- not just with their Meehan made me feel welcome
Mathematics, but also with their and supported when I joined in
well-being. He has taught with 2019. She is always willing to offer
great passion, ensuring that all her time to help or give advice to
of his students “are on the same anybody. She will have benefitted
boat!” His commitment, numerous lives with her work at
calmness and care will be SHOM and I know the students
greatly missed by all staff and are incredibly grateful to her. Mrs
students alike. Meehan is an exceptional teacher
who inspires students on a daily
We wish him all the very best as basis. Her ability to encourage all
he takes up his new position of students to reach their full
Head of Mathematics at SRS in potential is one of her biggest
Barking and Dagenham. They strengths. I would like to thank Mrs
are very lucky to have such an Meehan, on behalf of the students
aspirational and inspiring and staff, and wish her all the best
teacher coming their way. in her future endeavours.

On behalf of all of our students All the best,
and staff, past and present,
THANK YOU! Mr Sterling

God bless,

SHOMaths

SHOM JUBILEE SUMMER FAIR

On Saturday, 2nd July, Sacred A variety of craft stalls and
Heart of Mary Girls’ School hosted
their Jubilee-themed Summer Fair, activities engaged those seeking
where a plethora of fun-filled
activities were available for guests to satiate their creative side and a
to enjoy. Traditional games and a
bubble workshop were available ‘Sewing Bee’ tent provided the
for the young at heart whilst those
looking for a foodie fiesta were exciting opportunity for
able to sample a cream tea,
topped off with a glass of Pimms. participants to perfect their

sewing skills in a fun environment

by making their own summer

bunting. Moreover, for budding

bakers, the ‘Bake Off’ tent allowed

amateur chefs to display their

culinary prowess.

We would like to thank everyone who helped in the preparation of the
fair and extend a huge thank you to those who attended; the total
profit raised was over £2000.

SACRED GARDEN GLOW-UP

In June, a group of green-fingered, budding landscape gardeners from
Year 12 - comprising Izzy, Lauryn, Poppy, Cara, Isabella, Isobel, Amy,
Jessica, Kamile, Tilly and Sally - gave the Sacred Garden a ‘glow up’ in
time for the Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner. As part of their makeover, they
pressure washed the flagstones, deweeded the flower beds and repainted
several pieces of outdoor furniture - including benches, an archway and
the wishing well. Thank you for all of your hard work; we think it looks
blooming lovely!

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Summer Rewards Trip

On Thursday 7th July, the top achievers from Years 7-11 were treated with a Rewards
Trip to Lakeside. The day began with a train journey to Chafford Hundred and
a delicious meal at McDonalds, followed by some shopping all around Lakeside
Shopping Centre. The girls then took their seats in the cinema, with some
popcorn and snacks, to watch the film 'Lightyear', all about the journey of Toy
Story’s Buzz Lightyear as a young astronaut ... to infinity and beyond!

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

SHOUT OUTS (PART I)

Lancaster Writing Award

We are really proud of Cara in Year 12, who came third in a writing
competition held by Lancaster University, that she attended outside of
school. The ‘Lancaster Writing Award’ seeks to celebrate emerging
literary talent in Year 12 and 13 students, who are encouraged to submit
their work to one of the following categories: criticism; fiction; poetry;
script and screen writing. Cara received a voucher for her prize-winning
essay and it will be published on the university website.

Sparkle Award Jack Petchey Award

SHOM would like to send a shout out This is a shout out to Gabriella
to Mia in Year 11, who is the school’s (Year 11) who received a Jack
first recipient of the Sparkle Award - Petchey award in May for being
an award established in memory of an ‘Outstanding Achiever’ - well
Jimmy Mizen and awarded by the done!
Mizen Foundation. The aim of the
award is to recognise a pupil who
always sparkles in school, who has
coped well in difficult circumstances
and who epitomises the school
Mission Statement; this is Mia in
abundance. We are all really proud of
her.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

SHOUT OUTS (Part II)

Riding To Success! Making A Splash!!

This is a shout out to Rebecca
and Emily, in Year 9, who
recently competed in London
Youth Games Aquathlon for
Havering. Individually, Emily
came 8th and Rebecca came 1st
which both helped them to earn
gold overall.

Rebecca also competed in the

London Regionals Open Water

Championships and won overall

Well done to Manon in Year 9 and in her 3km race, which means
her horse, Bob, who won two 1st
places in the ‘Trailblazer 2022 - that she has now qualified for
Dressage’ competition.
National Open Water
She now qualifies to take part in
the national championships at championships.
Stoneleigh Park.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

SHOUT OUTS (Part III)
Fantastic Fundraising

We are very proud of Nancy-Jane, Year 8, and her sister Charlotte, soon
to be Year 7. Along with their dad, the two girls completed a triathlon
(200m swim, 6km bike ride and a 2 km run) on the 2nd July this year.
They raised a whopping £917 for “Treasured Memories”, a small charity
based at Queen’s Hospital.

The whole family have completed lots of events over many years,
including mum and dad running the marathon, and this is Nancy’s 4th
triathlon! The money they raised in the past has enabled Queen’s
Hospital to open “Dennis’s Den” - an amazing room which allows
families with poorly relatives to get together and have quality time.
They have had weddings, christenings and many birthdays in the
room, much is a much nicer environment in which to get together than
a ward.
Well done to the whole family for giving up so much of their time and
effort towards this charity. We look forward to hearing of the next one…

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Headteacher’s Award

The following pupils have been awarded the prestigious
Headteacher’s Award and are to be commended for their
exceptional achievements this term:

Emily Rebecca Isabella
(Year 9) (Year 9) (Year 10)
For competing in the For competing in the Assisting with the
London Youth Games London Youth Games PTFA Fundraising
Aquathlon for Aquathlon for Raffle.
Havering Havering and the
London Regionals Kiara
Izzy Open Water (Year 8)
(Year 12) Championships For contribution to 8T
For all your efforts
and leading in the Madeleine Precious
Sacred Garden (Year 10) (Year 10 )
Glow-Up For all of your work on
Assisting with the Cultural Day
Cara PTFA Fundraising
(Year 12 ) Zuriel
For achieving 3rd Raffle. (Year 9)
place in Lancaster For all of your work on
University’s Lancaster Cultural Day
Writing Award

SPORTS NEWS

Rounders

Year 10 came second in the Borough Rounders Rally. They beat Frances
Bardsley, Redden Court, Hall Mead and Sanders. Their only loss was to
Coopers but it was a close game: 7 to 8 ½. The girls worked well as a team
and helped each other throughout the tournament. For some of the
team, this was the first time they had ever represented the school. It was a
pleasure to watch them enjoying every match and trying their hardest.

Interhouse Tennis

Interhouse Tennis was run by Cara and her team during Wimbledon.
Years 7 to 12 participated and the results were very close: 1st place -
Whitby (13 - most wins); 2nd place - Rievaulx (13); 3rd place - Lindisfarne (13);
4th place - Thanet (10).

CAREERS CORNER

What a year it has been in Careers at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls'
School.

● 124 CP sessions have been delivered by our Form Tutors, covering
various careers topics, such as: CV writing, academic and
vocational pathways, Start, preparing for an interview and ‘What
is stereotyping?’

● All students from Years 7 to 13 have now registered with ‘Start
Profile’ and begun logging their career journey.

● Speakers - ranging from law, universities, apprenticeship
programmes, careers advice and personal and social
development programmes - have attended SHOM to talk to our
students.

● 234 students have now had face-to-face support from our
external Careers Advisor, Mrs Jarvis.

● Students have completed virtual and in-person work experience
with British Airways, the Queens Theatre, BDO, PWC, Spectris,
Barclays, National Highways and many more.

I would like to thank Mrs Bradley for all of her support and effort in
organising many of these opportunities for the students and Mrs
Jarvis for continuing to deliver Careers Advice to our students.

SHOM Careers Google Classroom

Over 400 students now follow the SHOM Careers Google Classroom
page. Students and Google Guardians can see work experience,
online learning and apprenticeship opportunities. The class code
needed to join is: zaybsw6

INTERHOUSE RESULTS

RELAY Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 TOTAL

1st (4 points) Lindisfarne Whitby Thanet Lindisfarne Thanet Thanet (15)

2nd (3 points) Rievaulx Rievaulx Whitby Thanet Whitby Whitby (13)
Thanet
3rd (2 points) Thanet Lindisfarne Rievaulx Whitby Lindisfarne Lindisfarne (12)

4th (1 point) Whitby Lindisfarne Rievaulx Rievaulx Rievaulx (10)

CHRISTMAS MARKET 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
DONATIONS
Rievaulx Thanet Whitby
Total Donations Lindisfarne (211 points) (139 points) (125 points)
(249 points)

FOOD BANK Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 & 11 Sixth Form TOTAL

1st (4 points) Lindisfarne Whitby Rievaulx Lindisfarne Lindisfarne Lindisfarne (17)

2nd (3 points) Rievaulx Thanet Lindisfarne Thanet Rievaulx Rievaulx (13)
Thanet Thanet (11)
3rd (2 points) Whitby Lindisfarne Thanet Rievaulx Whitby Whitby (9)

4th (1 point) Thanet Rievaulx Whitby Whitby

TENNIS Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 12 TOTAL
Whitby
1st (4 points) Lindisfarne Rievaulx Rievaulx Thanet Whitby Whitby (13)

2nd (3 points) Rievaulx Lindisfarne Whitby Lindisfarne Rievaulx/
Lindisfarne (13)

3rd (2 points) Thanet Lindisfarne Thanet Rievaulx Thanet
4th (1 point) Whitby Lindisfarne
Thanet Whitby Rievaulx Thanet (10)

NETBALL Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Staff TOTAL

1st (4 points) Rievaulx Lindisfarne Thanet Thanet Thanet Lindisfarne Thanet (18)

2nd (3 points) Lindisfarne/ Rievaulx Rievaulx Rievaulx Lindisfarne Thanet Rievaulx (17)
Whitby
Lindisfarne (16.5)
3rd (2 points) Whitby Thanet Lindisfarne Whitby Rievaulx Rievaulx Whitby (8.5)
Whitby
4th (1 point) Thanet Whitby Whitby Lindisfarne Whitby

CURRENT STANDINGS

RELAY 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place Overall
(8 points) (6 points) (4 points) (2 points)
Whitby Lindisfarne Rievaulx Thanet (8)
Thanet Whitby Whitby (6)
Rievaulx Thanet Lindisfarne Lindisfarne (4)
SPORTS HALL Thanet Thanet Rievaulx (2)
ATHLETICS Rievaulx Lindisfarne Whitby
Rievaulx Thanet (16)
SCHOOL Lindisfarne Rievaulx Whitby Whitby (10)
MARKET Rievaulx Rievaulx (8)
DONATIONS Rievaulx Thanet Whitby Lindisfarne (6)
Lindisfarne
FOOD BANK Lindisfarne Thanet (12 points) Whitby Thanet (20)
Rievaulx (14)
NETBALL Thanet Rievaulx/ Thanet Lindisfarne (14)
Lindisfarne Whitby (12)
STAFF Lindisfarne Thanet Whitby
MEMBERS Whitby Thanet (24)
WATCHING Whitby Rievaulx Lindisfarne (22)
NETBALL Rievaulx (20)
Rievaulx Whitby Whitby (14)
TENNIS (16 points) (8 points)
Thanet (32)
HEALTHY Lindisfarne Lindisfarne (26)
LIVING QUIZ Rievaulx (26)
Whitby (16)
DONATIONS Lindisfarne
FOR FAIR Thanet (38)
Lindisfarne (34)
SPORTS DAY Thanet Rievaulx (30)
(20 points) Whitby (18)

Thanet (40)
Lindisfarne (39)
Rievaulx (35)
Whitby (26)

Lindisfarne (47)
Thanet (46)
Rievaulx (39)
Whitby (28)

Lindisfarne (55)
Thanet (50)
Rievaulx (43)
Whitby (34)

Thanet (70)
Lindisfarne (67)
Rievaulx (57)
Whitby (42)

SPORTS DAY 2022

After two years of adapted Sports Days, this year saw the return of
the Sports Day that we all look forward to and enjoy. We spent the
day at Hornchurch Stadium, where we saw some fantastic displays
of athletic ability, House pride and spirit and, of course, the House
banner competition. For Key Stage 3 pupils, this was the first
Sports Day they have ever attended!

-

Stand out performances from the day include:
- 10T A team relay winning the champions relay race
- Oma (in 8R) storming the last leg of the 8R A team relay
- 7, 10 and 12 T winning all of their Tug of War matches
- Key Stage 3 pupils, with Cara and Francesca in Year 12,
performing a cheerleading routine to close Sports Day.
- Oma (in 8R) breaking school records for the SHOMathlon in
long jump (4.45m) and 100m (13.09 seconds)

SPORTS DAY 2022

Overall Results

1st place Thanet
2nd place Rievaulx
3rd place Lindisfarne
4th place Whitby

Winning Forms Per Year

7 Lindisfarne
8 Rievaulx
9 Rievaulx
10 Thanet



FINAL STANDINGS
2021-2022

1st place Thanet 70 points

2nd place Lindisfarne 67 points

3rd place Rievaulx 57 points

4th place Whitby 42 points

House of the Year

All four houses have competed in a variety of challenges
throughout the year.

2022 ‘House of the Year’ goes to…

Thanet

Fancy a Scorching Summer Read?

Summer reading is an important, enjoyable activity and books
enable you to travel without moving your feet! What’s more, if you
join your local library and download the Libby app, you can
borrow books at home, 24/7. For further book recommendations
by year group, visit:
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/secondary-ks3-ks4-readi
ng-lists/

Years 7 and 8 Summer Sizzlers Year 9 and Above Summer Sizzlers

We’ll Always Have Summer trilogy - Jenny The Loneliest Girl in the Universe - Lauren
Han James

Pages & Co series - Anna James A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series - Holly
Jackson
The Lunar Chronicles series - Marissa
Meyer All These Beautiful Strangers - Elizabeth
Klehforth
Wonder - R J Palacio
We Were Liars - E Lockhart
Pig Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman
Throne of Glass series - Sarah J Maas
The Keeper of the Lost Cities series -
Shannon Messenger The Sky Is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson

The One Memory of Flora Banks - Emily Barr After series - Anna Todd

The Uncommoners series - Jennifer Bell Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Land of Stories series - Chris Colfer Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon

A Tale of Magic series - Chris Colfer One Of Us Is Lying series - Karen McManus

Legend series - Marie Lu The Girl Who Came Out Of The Woods - Emily
Barr
Murder Most Unladylike series - Robin
Stevens Noughts & Crosses series - Malorie Blackman

The Maze Runner series - James Dashner It Only Happens In The Movies - Holly Bourne

For further recommendations - and to listen to some the teachers reading a selection
of extracts from books during our World Book Day celebrations - visit:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aUDYRsREvtyugeqUWxlt0l0QA2alGqdaME6C
ZCvZ1jQ/edit#slide=id.gc4f39461e9_0_0

PTFA The School Fund

As you are aware, school finances are

in crisis and we, like other schools,

rely on our School Fund, other

fundraising and personal

contributions to survive.

You could be the next winner! School Fund 2022-2023 is £100 per
family per year and is available to pay
Pay £10 per month to enter the monthly draw on Scopay, now, as either a one-off
The winner takes 25% of the total membership fee taken that month payment, or in instalments to suit
your personal circumstances.
The remaining 75% goes to the school
If all 500 memberships were taken, the winning ticket would https://www.scopay.com

Win up to £1250 each month

March 2022 Recent Winning Numbers £330.00 Join The Team
April 2022 Winning Number 118 £332.50
May 2022 Winning Number 228 £325.50 Are You Looking For A New
Winning Number 165 Adventure?

Cost Free Ways To Support Part time, rewarding job with
The PTFA Fundraising Efforts flexible hours. Excellent
opportunity to meet new
You could raise Many companies offer
employees the chance to friends, be part of a great
free donations boost their fundraising team and have a giggle. No
efforts by 'matching' the
whenever you shop money they raise. It really is experience required.
money for nothing, and we
online: all you need could double the amount of If you are interested in
cash we raise with very little becoming part of our friendly
to do is register at effort. If your company offers
this scheme, would you PTFA team, contact
https://www.easyfu please contact the PTFA kjones@mary.havering.sch.uk.
Chairperson, Kerry Jones:
ndraising.org.uk/in kjones@mary.havering.sch.uk

vite/XCV46; the

shop then turns a

percentage of what

you spend into a

donation for the

PTFA.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Ordering Uniform

The School Uniform Shop will be open by pre-appointment only from 9.00 a.m. –
3.00 p.m. every Monday during the Summer Holidays from 25th July to 22nd
August, except Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August. The shop will also be open
on Tuesday, 30th August.

To place your order, and for uniform queries, please contact Mrs Paula
Shrosbree, leaving your contact details via email:
pshrosbree@mary.havering.sch.uk or uniform@mary.havering.sch.uk. Mobile:
07889304834.

When your order is ready, you will then be contacted and given a collection
date and time. Payment is by card.

Entrance to the School Uniform Shop is via Boundary Road entrance.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SCHOOL SHOP WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT

Mrs Paula Shrosbree (School Shop Manager)

Uniform Reminders

★ PE: pupils should continue to wear full PE kit for lessons - they are to
change in school

★ Jewellery: a watch and cross and chain are allowed but no excess jewellery,
such as bracelets and ankle bracelets, or inappropriate earrings, such as
nose or upper ear studs. Pupils will be asked to remove any excess
jewellery, which will then be stored in a jewellery box in school, and these
will be returned at the end of term. So, the message is do not wear
‘sentimental’ pieces to school or any inappropriate jewellery!

★ Hair should be a natural colour and any hair accessories need to be
black, white or navy but no beading. We have adopted The Halo Code.

★ Anyone experimenting with unnatural colours over the summer will need to
have a natural colour of hair restored by the beginning of term.

★ Make-up is not allowed - mascara, tinted eyebrows, false eyelashes, fake
tan, foundation, fake nails or nail polish, including clear polish.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Google Classroom

Do you want to support your daughter with Google Classroom but don’t
know where to start?

Click here to access the parent help booklet that will help you navigate
your way around Google.

Is your daughter struggling to upload work or not sure how to use the
Google Suite?

Click here to find the students’ guide to Google Classroom.

Scopay Schoolcomms

The Cashless Payment System The School-Home
which provides a faster, more Communication System
efficient and convenient way to
pay for school meals, school trips, which provides a faster, more
efficient and convenient way to
printing etc.
receive messages from the
Please ensure that you regularly school.
update your child’s account
If you would like to receive
so there is sufficient money messages electronically, and are
available to pay for school meals not yet doing so, please contact

and other payments. Mrs Lefevre:

Any queries, please phone Mrs blefevre@mary.havering.sch.uk
Austin in the Finance Office on

01708 222660.
https://www.scopay.com



PTFA Saturday, 19th November

Christmas Market 2022 Christmas Market

To celebrate and encourage local 4pm until 8pm
independent crafts, we are holding a
traditional Christmas Market, complete
with craft stalls, carol singers, fairy
lights, BBQ and mulled wine.

Are you a skilled crafts person or food
seller?

Would you like to display, and sell, your
products?

If so, please email Kerry Jones at kj@mary.havering.sch.uk
or Linda Austin at laustin@mary.havering.sch.uk to book.

Stalls cost just £20 for the duration of the evening.

HALF TERM CLUBS AND HOLIDAY COURSES

Discover Sparks filmmaking half term courses and summer camps for
young filmmakers. Take part in inspirational and creative film workshops

to experience the joy of filmmaking. Learn new skills, meet new friends
and fill your portfolio with movies to be proud of.

Our next course in Brentwood starts July 25th-29th 2022

In Sparks holiday

camps, movie

makers develop

their

fundamental

filmmaking skills,

including:

directing, camera

operation, shot

composition, film

crew roles, screen

acting, creative

styles and film

techniques. We'll

workshop all the

skills outlined

above, with movie

makers applying

them to their own

unique movie

productions. We’ll

share their

production with

you after the

course.

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School Holiday
Dates 2022-2023

Some events may be subject to change, so please continue to
check the online school calendar.

Day Date and Month Description
Thursday
1st Sep 2022 INSET DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR
Friday PUPILS)

Monday 2nd Sep 2022 Years 7 and 12 ONLY start at
Monday - school
Friday
Thursday 5th Sep 2022 All years back to school - 8.40am

Monday - 24th Oct 2022 - Half term
Friday 28th Oct 2022
Friday
20th Dec 2022 Break up for Christmas
Monday - Return to school on Thursday,
Friday 5th Jan 2023
Wednesday
13th Feb 2023 - Half term
17th Feb 2023

31st March 2023 Break up for Easter
Return to school on Monday,
17th April 2023

29th May - Half term
2nd June 2023

19th July 2023 Break up for summer

Key Dates for Next Half Term

Some events may be subject to change, so please continue to check
the online school calendar.

Day Date and Month Description

Thursday 1st September INSET DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR PUPILS)

Friday 2nd September Years 7 and 12 ONLY start at school

Monday 5th September All years back to school 8.40am

Thursday 8th September Year 7 Parents’ Welcome Evening (6-7pm)

Tuesday 13th September Years 7, 10 and new Year 12 photos

Thursday 15th September HPV Year 8 vaccinations
Year 11 Parents’ Welcome Evening (6-7pm)

Saturday 17th September Year 7 Summer BBQ (1-3pm)

Monday - 19th - Hustings for School Council elections
Thursday
29th September begin

Monday - 19th - Year 13 assessments
Friday
30th September

Monday 19th September Year 12 Welcome Evening (6-7pm)

Wednesday 21st September Year 13 Art trip to gallery (TBC)

Wednesday 21st - Year 7 CAT tests

- Thursday 22nd September

Thursday 22nd September Year 10 Parents’ Welcome Evening (6-7pm)

Friday 23rd September Year 13 UCAS deadline

Tuesday 27th September Poland Parents’ Evening meeting (5:00pm)

Thursday 29th September School Council elections

Thursday 29th September PTFA Welcome Event and AGM
(6:30-7pm)