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Friday 16 November 2012
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Message from Jonathan Forster
It was very exciting earlier this week to interview some outstanding candidates for entry into Sixth Form next year.
Almost all of the students were from schools in Shropshire who wish to taste boarding in Moreton Sixth and to pursue Science A Levels with a view to studying medicine or veterinary Science at University.
Our new Science building and medical Science faculty will not only enhance the facilities available to our current students but also draw high calibre students into the school – so we’re very much looking forward to the project starting soon.
Follow the 'read more' link to BBC Radio Shropshire if you wish to hear a little more about our plans for the school and Science.
Enjoy this newsletter.
Jonathan Forster
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Sixth Form Scholarships
The potential abolition of all international border controls and La Primavera were just two of the topics facing candidates sitting the Sixth Form Scholarship examinations earlier this week.
In one of the strongest and most competitive fields in years, candidates were asked to prepare for examinations in two academic subjects of their choice, as well as the challenging General Paper, the brainchild of Assistant Director of Studies, Tom Davidson.
In the 'read more' Tom explains some of the thinking behind the paper, which is now in its fourth year.
Pictured: U5 pupil Hermione Bird preparing for the much-feared general paper!
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Harvard Interview
Over the last couple of months Upper Sixth students have been preparing furiously for their forthcoming University Interviews. Upper Sixth students, Alice and Julia Duncan talk about their decision to apply to Harvard University.
"The fact that our brother went to Harvard and enjoyed the experience so much is what initially sparked our interest in US Universities, in particular Harvard. We wanted to study in America as it gave us the opportunity to gain a large breadth of education which is possible in the liberal arts and sciences structure. To be able to ‘shop’ for courses in the 1st year is very appealing as it gives us the chance to develop interests in a wide range of topics and find a vocation. Another reason which drew us to US Universities was the ability to combine Visual Arts with all fields of study, including Science, an opportunity unavailable in the UK."
Read the complete account by clicking 'read more'.
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DNA Workshop
Monica Thomas, Upper 6, writes:
'There's no other outing quite like a biology outing' seems to be this year's ethos, with Upper Sixth's trip to the Nowgen Centre being our fifth biology outing this year! It was an excellent opportunity to revise the DNA profiling chapter in our current curriculum, and we were given the chance to profile our own DNA with gel electrophoresis. We focused on a particular protein- the PTC receptor protein known as the TAS2R38 gene- which is linked with the ability to be able to taste the chemical PTC. The majority of the class were either non-tasters or weak tasters of PTC, although Millie was the exception with her impressive reaction to the "vile" taste of the chemical!
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Shropshire LAX Club
Every Wednesday Starting 14th November
Over the last term the sport department has been working on many developments in Lacrosse and one of those has been to start a Community Lacrosse Club here at Moreton.
The new Shropshire Lacrosse Club will be held every Wednesday between 6.00-7.00pm on the All Weather Pitch. It is open to girls/women 13 years and above of all ability levels.
Download the flyer by clicking read more.
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County Call up for Moreton Runners
Following their success at the North Shropshire Cross Country trials earlier this term, Olivia Papaioannou, Kitty Peel and Lily Roberts have been selected to represent Shropshire in an Inter County Cross Country competition in Stoke on Saturday 17th November.
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Daisy Pulls It Off!
Wednesday November 28th, Thursday November 29th, Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st
at 7pm in The Musgrave Theatre
Yet another fantastic Moreton Hall production brought to you by the girls of Lower 5 to Upper 6
Tickets are free. Bring your friends and family - all are welcome, but hurry, tickets are going fast!
Please contact Pat Willis to book your tickets: willisp@moretonhall.com
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Moreton Hall Carol Service
Wednesday 11th December - 11am
All parents, grandparents and families are invited to attend this special service. The Preacher will be the Reverend Canon Janet Chapman of Birmingham Cathedral, mother of our Upper Sixth former Miriam Chapman.
Music by the choirs of Moreton First and Moreton Hall.
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Christmas Holiday Club
December 13th - 21st and January 2nd - 4th
Mini Moreton Holiday Club for boys and girls aged 4-7
Moreton Holiday Club Plus+ for boys and girls aged 8-13
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Swimming every day
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Christmas art & craft
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Try new sports!
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Cookery & more!
For details contact Anne Griffith on moretonclub@moretonhall.com or download the booking form by clicking 'read more'.
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