Monday 22 February 2010

We returned from the half term break to yet more snow in Escrick Park, but with no intention of letting it slow us down. This week we have a number of exciting events and opportunities for the whole school community...

Monday: VI Form Germanists are out of school on a Study Day

Tuesday:  'Entrepreneurship' is the title of the Careers Focus evening, at which we welcome Jonathan Hick (one of Channel Four's Secret Millionaires) and Gita Mistry (BBC TV's Britain's Best Home Cook)

Wednesday: We host the Hockey U18 Area Tournament with high expectations for QM success

Thursday: Year IV girls host and hear life stories of women from HMP Askham Bryan

Friday: Science and Mathematics Societies join forces to investigate the science behind computer games

Saturday: Year II host 'QM's Got Talent' in aid of the Haiti Appeal

This week is also Year III Focus Week. We will be observing lessons, scrutinising work, reviewing private study and enrichment activities and celebrating the achievements of this year group.

We are also very grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for hosting a drinks reception on Thursday evening at Belvoir Castle for parents and prospective parents. I look forward to meeting many of you there.

The week culminates with a closed weekend. On Sunday the theatre will be busy all day in preparation for the Inter-House 'Play in a Day' drama competition. This will involve the whole school and, if other recent house events such as Masterchef and Fun Song are anything to go by, will be hotly contested and showcase a lot of QM talent.

With best wishes

Paul Silverwood
Headmaster