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He spoke about ‘Private Peaceful’ and ‘War Horse’ and
how he based his stories around an object. He enjoyed
going to museums to look at objects and conjure up
possibilities for his stories. His characters are based on
people he has met over the years.
He read a passage from ‘Private Peaceful’ and used voices
to get the identity of the characters across. Sometimes he
sounded quite dramatic and it brought the characters to life.
He said it was very important to read every day to broaden
your imagination.
I enjoyed the day very much; I just wish there had been
more time to ask Michael more questions.
By Isobel West 7B
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
animated music and to have conversations with the girls.
Founders’ Day was on Friday 29 June, this is a very
important part of school life for students in Years 11 and
13 as it often marks the end of a school ‘journey’, and the
Senior Choir plays a very important role in this. This year’s
selection of music was chosen and conducted by Ms.
Hetherington from Hitchin Boys’ School, as this is rotated
between the two schools’ Music departments. As always,
the choir performed in a professional manner and the
occasion was one to remember not only for leavers in Years
11 and 13, but for all involved, including those in Year 7
participating for the first time.
The Summer Concert involved ensembles of all sizes from
the Junior Flute Group to Wind Band. For many, this was
the last concert with the school after 7 years of
participation in musical extra-curricular activities. They will
be sorely missed and thanks go to these girls for all their
support over the years.
Mr. B. Chambers, Head of Music
SPANISH PAELLA EVENING
On 30 May, the Modern Foreign Language and Food
Technology departments hosted a Spanish Paella Evening
for Year 9 students interested in studying GCSE Spanish in
Year 10 and keen to sample a typical Spanish dish. The
evening started with a demonstration by Mrs. Richards and
then the girls made their paella (with or without seafood!)
whilst listening to some Spanish music
Miss. C. Gunns, Modern Foreign Languages
Although the Summer term is always the busiest due to
exams for all years, students have continued to engage in
the extra-curricular music activities. Earlier this term, the
HGS Folk Group went to entertain the residents of Elmside
Care Home. The residents were very pleased to hear the
ART DEPARTMENT
ART AND DESIGN A LEVEL ART SHOW
Our annual exhibition of work by AS and A Level students
was presented to students, family, friends and the general
public between the 25 and 27 June. The work, which filled
the Drama room and main school corridor, represented the
hard work and talent of our forty two students over their
respective one year courses.
The standard of the work was as high as ever, with the
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