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The Crucible

Sancton Wood Senior School showcased four fantastic, the actors were newer. The main roles of John Proctor (played sharp, unexpected sound of Judge Danforth’s gavel before the
captivating performances of The Crucible by Arthur Miller at by Ben Cottam), Elizabeth Proctor (played by Sanika Kale), five narrators warned everyone about the repercussions of sins
Bateman Street in February.It was organised by Mrs Robinson Abigail Williams (played by Rosy Ruggiero) and Mary Warren like lechery and greed. This brought tears to the audience’s
and Dr Armitage (the drama and music teachers) with students (played by Rose Settle) were brilliantly portrayed alongside the eyes. The entire cast and crew poured their heart into making
from year 7 to 11 taking part as actors, singers and artists, supporting characters, allowing the tension that surrounded the four performances of this wonderful play one of the
with an amazing set designed by the art students with the help the love affair amidst the Salem witch trials of Massacheussets best shows that Sancton Wood has ever had and they most
of Mrs Alton, the art teacher. The message of the play came to come through to the paying audience. The stage lights set the definitely succeeded. They were treated with an afterparty on
across beautifully due to the enormous amount of time and scene, skillfully set up by Johnathan Armitage, Henry Belson the 14th of February during fifth period as they ate snacks,
effort the cast and crew had put into making this show the and Samuele Bradke with the help of Mr Deacon. The finale, sang and danced to their favourite songs. This was definitely a
best it could be, taking time out of their evenings after school which wasn’t originally part of the script, artfully showed the Sancton Wood performance to remember.
and on weekends to rehearse until it was perfect. With the shocking, unfair hanging of the characters during these trials.
help of two parents and some students, the music arranged Skye Meakin sang I’ll Be Seeing You by Billie Holiday - the Written by Sanika, Y10.
by Dr Armitage brought a sense of modernity to the show.The moving lyrics being a perfect fit as the character of Elizabeth
script was kept the same, set in 1692, but the songs sung by Proctor was left all alone and pregnant, which ended with the

Sports

Sancton Wood Sport is taking a step in the right direction:

Introducing the Sport Development Programme

The programme consists of two sessions per week; an after school seminar each week on a sport specific programme to develop your
child’s overall sporting profile and an early morning strength and conditioning session. As well as this, each participant will be assigned
a mentor from the PE department or staff member who has a background in their particular sport and aid in their development and set
targets to reach their potential over a half-term basis. The programme will support pupils through their long-term journey as an athlete
to enable them to reach their physical and mental sporting capabilities. We have linked up with ARU to develop our athletes who we feel
want to enhance and maximise their physical and sporting capabilities.
The Summer Term

We really hope to see you in the summer term. We have Junior and Senior ISA Athletics, Swimming Galas and a Sports Day planned in Miss Alder Profile
June. Students shouldn’t worry if we are unable to go ahead with these events, we will rearrange them as soon as we are able to.
New Rewards Favourite sports player: Serena Guthrie
Greatest sporting achievement:
Middlesex County Cricket
Pupils are awarded ‘Superstar’ Awards (Pre-Prep and Prep) or Sport Awards (Senior), one per person, per class for excellent Favourite food: Chocolate
contribution within their Physical Education lesson. Favourite sport: Skiing
Sporting influence: Dame Kelly Holmes
3 Awards - 10 housepoints (R-Y2), 20 housepoints (Y3-Y6), winner wristband (Seniors) Favourite sports team: Harlequins
University: Brunel University
6 Awards - Award presented at Pre-Prep Sports Prize giving (R-Y2) and placed into a hat for our Sportsmen/Sportswomen Trophy and University of Bedfordshire
Award (Y3-11) Childhood dream: Ski instructor

Fun things to do at home:

Walk around bingo - can you spot a red car, a blossom tree or a cat?
Colour wheel - how many things can you collect in the garden that are the same as the colours of the rainbow?
Write a journal.
Write to your buddy scheme buddy, friends or family.
Organise your photographs.
Make a lava lamp by filling a small clear bottle 3/4 with water, 1/4 with oil and then add salt for the bubbles.
Build an obstacle course (you could introduce words or numbers, hanging from the washing line or hiding them). DON’T FORGET: Follow us on Instagram
Plant seeds from your fruit and veg. or Google Classroom for a Daily ‘BEAT THE
TEACHER’ Challenge