Interschools Team and Individual Showjumping

Stoke College pupils were delighted to compete in the Interschools Show Jumping competition at Wix recently.

Many thanks to the following who spent a very long Sunday (9.30 am – 8.30 pm) at the showground representing the school:-

Ed on William
Roxie on Highbury Darling
Molly on Willie Go Far
Olivia on Penucha Commando

Everyone rode well but Ed’s pony was not in a jumping mood however hard he rode! In the competition we were unplaced as a team but Molly was able to hang onto a 6th place as an individual and Olivia was just out of the rosettes, finishing about 10th. No mean feat out of a class of 70 competitors!!

Molly and Willie at the Interschools Team and Individual Showjumping, June 2009

There was then a very long wait for Molly who went as an individual in the last class, which was a complicated big course. Molly was one of the last to jump at 8 pm in the evening. There had been a few quick clear rounds and it was going to be hard to beat, but Willie was brilliant and cut the corners in the jump-off to slice one whole second from the time. Molly and Willie won the class in fine style which was very exciting.

Stoke College Arts Festival

The annual Stoke College Arts Festival gives all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 the opportunity to participate in a wide range of creative arts activities, both competitively and as part of a team.
Throughout the two days each pupil will be encouraged to explore their potential in a number of different ways.

The variety of activities on offer enables pupils to create their own personalized timetable. We hope they will enjoy the experience and hope to see you at the Gala Concert on Wednesday evening.

COMPETITIONS
Music Classes in Senior Solo Song; Senior Solo Instrument Senior Duet or Ensemble

Solo Drama, Group Drama Solo Dance & Group Dance

ACTIVITIES
This year's activities include areas of the curriculum such as Art, Design Technology, French, ICT and Science.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCULPTURE
BUILDING BUGS’ HOUSES
THE LDU CHOCOLATE PROJECT
TIME TEAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
CULINARY CREATIVE DESIGN
PUBLICITY AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Gala Concert
Wednesday 1st July at 7pm IN THE SPORTS HALL

FREE ENTRANCE
REFRESHMENTS FROM 6.15pm ONWARDS
ALL FUNDS TO BREAST CANCER CARE
You are invited to the Gala Concert, which will feature as many of the items taken from the performing competitions as possible, as well as a couple of items from Year 10 pupils.
It will also be a great opportunity to see the work achieved during the 2-day Arts Festival , as well as the Art and DT displays.
RETIRING COLLECTION TOWARDS COSTS OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL

“Be The Best You Can Be”

Photos
To see photos of our activities, please visit our new gallery on Flickr.

Charity page

Parents and friends of the school may wish to visit the Charitable Activities page, where you will see details of charitable activities engaged in by those involved with Stoke College.
The page is open for pupils, staff and families of staff and pupils to highlight any charity appeals you are doing that require sponsorship.

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