Welcome back to everybody. I do hope you enjoyed your half term break.

Congratulations to all those who visited America, France and Spain. I had excellent

reports from the staff who accompanied them. I am sure you enjoyed the

opportunities and experiences that visiting other countries can offer you.

Half term saw us host a visit from a link school in Germany which has been working on

an Art exchange. Thanks to Mrs Eddy and the Art Department and Mrs Christ for their

help with entertaining the students.

On Thursday evening, we held our GCSE Prizegiving ceremony, where we celebrated

the achievements and prizes awarded to our 2012 Year 11 students. Although I could

not attend, I was pleased to hear how many families were able to join us and celebrate

with such a fantastic year group.

We are currently trialling a new one-way traffic system after school this half term in

order to speed up the entry and exit to and from the main entrance, as well as ensure

pedestrian safety.

The attached map, on the next page, shows quite simply that we have created a road

access to the tennis courts where cars can park, a widening to a road standard to the

front of the pavilion for cars to pass through and then a single route of exit. Whilst in

operation other car parks will have barriers to prevent access and enforce the one way

system.

This means that students should ONLY walk along the pedestrian pathway and not

across the drive. The only exception to this is for students crossing near the Art

Department building, to go through the side gate onto the tennis courts.

No one should cross on the roundabout at all. Not even to go down to Music or the

lane.

No one is to be picked up on the roundabout, apart from students who get a bus from there.

The only waiting area is by the pavilion.

All cars leaving before 4.15 should join the one way system.

Thank you for your support.

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Map showing new one way system within Howell’s School

DVDs of our recent performance of Beauty and the Beast will be on sale from Monday 12th November priced at £15 to

include a free programme. They are available from the main office. Cash or cheques made payable to GDST

Enterprises, please. We have only produced a limited number of the unique DVDs and they will be sold on a first come

first served basis.

On 29th November, the Senior Choir is performing with the Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir at the WCMD.

Tickets are available direct from the Box Office. Do come along and support us. The event is to support Age Cymru.

We are very excited to announce that Howell’s School and John Lewis have teamed up for an evening of festive treats.

On Tuesday 4th December from 6pm – 8pm, John Lewis is putting on an exclusive beauty event on their ground

floor for Howell’s students, families, Hywelians, Governors and friends.

Tickets will be on sale at a cost of £5 to include a drink on arrival, a John Lewis goodie bag and the £5 ticket is

redeemable on the night against any beauty purchase. The festive entertainment will be provided by our wonderful

school jazz band and the beauty departments will be on hand to give free makeovers and beauty tips for those who

would like them. We are also providing a ‘men’s crèche’ for those gentlemen who would prefer to have a drink,

watch the screen or catch up on a bit of reading! We do hope that you will come along and support this event as it

promises to be a lovely start to the Christmas season. Please help us to spread the Howell’s spirit in the city centre!

Tickets are available from the main office from Monday 12th November.

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One of the 150th Birthday presents to the school is the fabulous new gates to the Junior School. The photograph below

shows how impressive they are. The current Year 5s in our Junior School, who helped design them, should be very proud.

Tomorrow is a very busy day for Howell’s as we are having an Open Day for all from 10am and a Taster Day for Year 6 and

Year 11, as well as showcase lessons and a visit from some of our Hywelians. I look forward to welcoming our students to

any events they are involved in, including supporting the school as ambassadors. Why not join us yourself for a Vintage

Tea and tour of the school?

Next Thursday is our Scholarship examination for College entry 2013. Please make sure your daughter in Year 11 has

registered her interest if she wishes to take this examination.

Finally, next Friday we will be celebrating Children in Need by organising a number of stalls at lunchtime and inviting

students (and staff!) to dress in their pyjamas for the day in exchange for a donation to Pudsey. I am sure it will be a

colourful and fun day.

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Sally Davis

Principal

Senior School News

9th – 15th November, 2012

Howell’s Riding Team

Sunday 4th November saw Howell's first riding event of the year for our newly formed riding team. This took the form of a show jumping competition organised by the National Schools Equestrian Association at King's Equestrian Centre in Bromyard.

Despite the mud and the rain this was a fun event, where the organisers did everything possible to put the riders at their ease, including jumping to rock music and supplying copious amounts of burgers and chips! Well done to Louise (Y7) who completed the 2" course with 8 faults and the 2'6" course with just 4 faults (one pole down) with under 38 seconds in the timed section. The next event is in December.

Elin’s Sponsored Walk

Congratulations to Elin S, Year 8, who completed a five mile sponsored walk for Kids Cancer Charity, a local charity who help and support lots of families affected by cancer in the Cardiff area.

The charity is trying to raise enough funds to buy a holiday home so families can enjoy quality time together. Elin raised £38.33 for the charity.

Thank you to all the staff and students who supported her – especially the kind girls who gave their last 50p!

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Jingle Bell Ball

There are just a few tables still available at the HSL Parents' Association Jingle Bell Ball, which will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 8th December 2012 at St David’s Hotel and Spa.

Tickets are £75 each, which includes a Champagne reception, dinner, dancing and a midnight feast.

The booking form can be collected from the school office, or downloaded from the website. Thank you for your support,

Howell’s School Parents’ Association

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History and Politics Visit to the USA

At half-term, thirty-two College students visited New York, Philadelphia and Washington with the History and Politics Department.

The New York itinerary included the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Wall Street and the World Trade Centre in addition to Central Park, Fifth Avenue, the Rockerfeller Centre and Times Square. Particular New York highlights were a guided tour of the United Nations building, a talk from Civil Rights veteran, Yvonne Hilton, at Columbia University and the Broadway musical ‘Newsies’ about the newsboys’ strike of 1899.

After visiting the Constitution Centre and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the students went on to Washington to visit Capitol Hill and the National Archives, key memorials such as those to the Korean and Vietnam Wars and the Lincoln Memorial where the ‘I have a dream’ speech was delivered, Arlington National Cemetery and the Air and Space, American History and Holocaust Museums.

College News

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History and Politics Visit to the USA (Continued)

There was even time for some shopping at Pentagon City before the flight home. It was a very busy and successful trip, made particularly enjoyable for the staff by the excellent behaviour and attitude of the students. It was completed just before Superstorm Sandy struck, much to the relief of both staff and parents!

Headstart Summer Courses in Engineering

Did you know that Headstart have launched their most exciting programme yet, for an amazing summer of learning in 2013? Gain knowledge and experience of engineering ahead of your UCAS application!

Places on Headstart courses go really fast, so if you are interested you need to apply ASAP to be considered. You need to be studying maths, science or technology.

For the full list of all 46 Headstart courses available in 2013, visit the website:

http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart/courses.cfm

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Insight First Step Sixth Form Programme

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach: http://www.nomura.com

This programme runs for 3 days over Easter break from the 2nd to 4th April 2013. The 'First Step' program is tailored to coach students on what to expect in their first year of university, job application techniques, CV writing skills and interview performance, as well as an introduction the corporate environment and a potential career in investment banking. This will give successful applicants the confidence to make informed decisions about their future and use their new found experience, knowledge, networks and skills.

Nomura are looking for students who are ambitious, intellectually curious, top performers (predicted ABB or above) and who have high potential.

If you are interested, you apply directly online here:

http://www.nomura.com/europe/careers/insight_programs/sixth-form-program.shtml

Successful students will be informed in the New Year by telephone. The deadline is 6th January 2013, but you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please note, if you are keen to attend this programme, you apply to Nomura directly. If you have any questions eg about travel/accommodation etc, please email Matt Score at Matthew.Score@nomura.com

Birmingham University Open Day (2013 Entry) – 24 November 2012

Birmingham University will be running an Open Day on Saturday 24 November aimed at applicants for 2013 entry who are still considering their options.

This open day is designed to help students select their university choices and is their last chance to visit an open event before the submission of their UCAS applications. This open event is targeted for specific subjects, so please check the website below for further information and for registration details.

www.birmingham.ac.uk/opendays

Are you Britain’s Next Dragon?

James Caan is looking for young enterprising people with fresh, creative ideas. He’s challenging you to come up with an amazing business idea for a new product or service.

What’s the prize? Pitch your idea at the James Caan London HQ. For further details check out the website: http://www.mykindacrowd.com/challenges/james-caans-young-entrepreneur/

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Year 11 and 12 Entrepreneurs

Since Wednesday’s closing date, Year 12 Enterprise group have been busy collecting in the Beauty & the Beast colouring competition entries. They have been very impressed with the standard of entry and imagination displayed. They will judge during their Enterprise lessons and report the winners in next week’s newsletter.

Year 11 Enterprise group spent Friday lunchtime practicing their beauty skills by nail painting a huge variety of colours and patterns onto willing hands.

A great chance to break school rules for an afternoon all for a small fee towards the Bursary Fund. Thank you Dr. Southern and Mrs Moyle for allowing us to break the rules!!

Their next venture is a disco which is on offer next week - Thursday November 15th – to year 8 & 9. Details will be announced in assembly on Monday morning. Get ready to buy your tickets!!

Year 11 and 12 Entrepreneurs (Continued)

College students have been busy raising their profiles for their personal statements by carrying out work experience over this half term.

Abi M reports:

In October half term, I spent a week in a Primary School in Fairwater where I was stationed in a classroom with children of ages 5-7 and was able to observe teaching techniques used by the teacher. This week was very beneficial to me as I was able to reconfirm my passion for working with children and guiding them in the classroom. I am thoroughly looking forward to developing my skills in university to achieve my aspirations as a teacher.

Meanwhile, Petra B reports:

I was at Cardiff Dogs’ Home where I cleaned the kennels, filled the water bowls, squeegeed the floors, fed and walked the dogs. I also watched the vet neuter 8 dogs and saw a few general check-ups. I really enjoyed being part of the team at Cardiff Dogs’ Home especially as I was allowed to go with the dog warden on a house check for a possible new owner. I used skills like teamwork, communication, prioritising tasks and had to be patient when dealing with the dogs who were let out into a freshly cleaned kennel who then went straight to the toilet!

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Sports News

Howell’s Win President’s Cup Netball Tournament

On Wednesday 7th November, seven students from the Senior School won the 'President’s Cup' County Netball Tournament at Whitchurch High School. They are now Welsh Netball Finalists and this tournament will be played in March of next year. The standard was extremely high last night and they played Cowbridge in the final to win 5-3.

The girls that played were: Sophie J, Emily P, Maddy E-W, Amelia G, Chloe B, Emily A, Grace B

Congratulations to all the girls and staff invloved, Howell's is one of the few schools/colleges that have got through to the final in 2 consecutive years!

Hockey: Under 15 Cardiff and Vale Schools Tournament

The Year 9 and 10 players played in the first round of the Schools Tournament just before half term. They played Ysgol Glantaf and Ysgol Plasmawr in two very competitive games.

Despite determined play by the Howell’s team, the experience of Glantaf helped them to win the game by three goals to nil. The match against Ysgol Plasmawr was lost narrowly by two goals to one. The Howell’s goal was scored by mid field player, Louisa K.

Well done to the Year 8, 9 and 10 players who played in this tournament.

Year 7 Hockey

The Year 7 players have played two matches. The first match was against The Cathedral School at the Wales National Sports Centre. The two 7 aside teams were very closely fought and although Howell’s dominated both games they lost one game by 2 goals to nil and drew the second match 1 goal all.

The Year 7 players were in action again this week, playing Corpus Christi School on their home gravel pitch.

Howell’s teams played two matches each and went on to win all four games. Goals were scored by Ruby R, Caitlin W, Emily C and Hannah R S. The teams were captained by Louise S and Caitlin C.

Cross Country

Congratulations to Freya McD who ran in the South Wales Regional Cross Country Championships in Trelai Park during half term. Freya ran in the Year 8 & 9 race over a very wet and heavy ground in Trelai Park. She finished in a superb 15th place overall, competing against the best runners from the South Wales region.

Freya has been selected to run for Cardiff and Vale in the Welsh Schools Championships in Brecon later in the term.

Trampolining

Congratulations to Kira S who gained first place in an Under 19’s trampoline grading event last weekend.

Kira S and Zainub A will be competing in the Welsh Trampoline Championships at WIS on Saturday 25th November.

Forth Coming Events

Monday 12th November

Senior and Year 11 County Hockey Tournament

2.00 – 5.00pm

Year 10 and 11 Netball Match v Llanishen High School

Tuesday 13th November

Year 9 and 10 Hockey Match v Cowbridge at Leckwith

4.00 – 5.00pm

Year 8 Netball Match v Whitchurch (Home)

Wednesday 14th November

Senior Netball v Ysgol Plasmawr

Year 7 Netball v Corpus Christi School (Home)

4.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday 15th November

Year 8 Hockey v Whitchurch (Away)