http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationCelebrating Success, Newswww.st-chris.netAdminhttp://www.st-chris.netSat, 25 May 2013 16:50:37 GMTCelebrating Success, NewsTue, 05 Feb 2013 04:47:32 GMTStudent Artist w/c 03 Febhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-03-janMon, 28 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to 

  

Daniel Rothwell 8C
]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-03-janStudent Artist w/c 27 Janhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-27-janMon, 21 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to 

RIva Kapoor


]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-27-janStudent Artist w/c 20 Janhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-20-janTue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

 

Farian Anwar 6 MSAU

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-20-janStudent Artist w/c 13 Janhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-13-janTue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Mhairi Boyle BST

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-13-janStudent Artist w/c 06 Janhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-06-janThu, 20 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Gonzalo Riera

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-06-janStudent Artist w/c 16 Dechttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-16-decThu, 13 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Karina Shethia 7A
]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-16-decStudent Artist w/c 09 Dechttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-09-decTue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Ellen Goode 10G
]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-09-decStudent Artist w/c 02 Dechttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-02-decThu, 29 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Temara Mustafa 9G

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-02-decStudent Artist w/c 26 Novhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-26-novWed, 21 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Zain Al Sharaf 10C

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-26-novChelsea pensioner visits the senior schoolhttp://www.st-chris.net/chelsea-pensioner-visits-the-senior-schoolThu, 15 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminOn Thursday 8 November, the students at the Senior School were treated with a special visitor. Retired Sergeant Michael Allen, formerly of the Royal Military Police, spent several hours at the school observing lessons and talking to a Year 9 class as they learned about the differences between soldiers on the front line and their leaders in World War 1. At lunch time, Sergeant Allen, regaled many more students with tales of his exploits throughout his quarter of a century of military service.
In the early part of his career, Sergeant Allen saw service in Kenya, France and Borneo. He then spent many years alternating between Northern Ireland and Germany and was awarded the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal as a result. Towards the end of his military career, he worked with Special Intelligence in South Armagh, a job which he particularly enjoyed. On leaving the Army he worked as a Scenes of Crimes officer with the Kent police for 5 years and as a Security Adviser, advising a number of companies on City and West End security.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/chelsea-pensioner-visits-the-senior-schoolStudent Artist w/c 18 Novhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-18-novWed, 14 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

 


Mehak Kampani 6PWA

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-18-novThe year 12/13 community service trip to Thailandhttp://www.st-chris.net/the-year-1213-community-service-trip-to-thailandTue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminThe year 12/13 community service trip to Thailand earlier this month was a huge success. 50 St Christopher’s students worked tirelessly to help build the foundations of a new school building for BanPongHai School which is located in a remote mountain village. In between mixing cement, painting and carrying bricks, students also packed in a wide range of adventure activities including rafting, rock climbing, archery and team building exercises. Local culture was also sampled with visits to a hilltop temple, Thai cookery classes and a morning’s trek to visit a mountain tribe based in the forest close to the Burmese border. But for many the highlight of the trip was working and playing alongside the Thai children at BanPongHai school. Despite the language barrier, our students played games and sports with the infant and junior school children and we were treated to a fantastic ceremony of thanks at the end of the week led by the school principal. Our relationship with this area of Thailand is now in its 6th year and many of the students have been so enthused by this experience that they are already planning fundraising activities in advance of a return journey in 2013. Our aim is to raise money to sponsor a child for 3 years of their education, watch this space! Well done to everyone who took part.

 

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/the-year-1213-community-service-trip-to-thailandStudent Artist w/c 11 Novhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-11-novThu, 08 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulation to

Persia Honar 11G

Acrylic painting on paper

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-11-novEid Celebrationshttp://www.st-chris.net/eid-celebrationsWed, 07 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTAdminAdminEid Mubarak!

 

The native and non-native Arabic and Islamic Departments in the Infant and Junior Schools celebrated Eid Al Adha on Wednesday 24 October. During their timetabled Arabic lessons, children had the opportunity to participate in different activities, such as, Haya Baya, Eid songs, drawing ,a film about prophet Ibrahim and Ismail and making Eid cards.
Money raised from the day’s celebration will be given to selected charities who will donate gifts to families in need . Our contributions will help keep needy people happy, enhancing and improving their lives.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/eid-celebrationsStudent Artist w/c 04 Novhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-04-novMon, 22 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Harry Bricklebank 9B
]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-04-novStudent Artist w/c 21 Octhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-21-octTue, 16 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulation to


Liam Pyres 7C

Sketchbook

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-21-octReception’s Medical Clinichttp://www.st-chris.net/receptions-medical-clinicMon, 15 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminAs part of Reception’s ‘Service to Others’ study, we have been focusing on people who help us. These people include our cleaning staff who wipe our tables after snack, our receptionists who greet us with a cheery smile when we take the register, and all our teachers who do their best to keep us safe, happy and learning. These people also include doctors and nurses who take care of us when we are unwell. Reception children planned and helped to design the new St Christopher’s Clinic, a role-play area where you can take care of ill teachers, friends, toys and baby dolls. The clinic was officially opened by our very own Florence Nightingale, Nurse Sandy on Wednesday 3 October.

 

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/receptions-medical-clinicYear 6 trip to Grand Mosquehttp://www.st-chris.net/year-6-trip-to-grand-mosque1Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminOn October 2 and 3, Year 6 children enjoyed a field trip to the Grand Mosque. There they had the opportunity to see first hand the some of the things they had learned about in their RE lessons. The guide explained Islamic architecture and the design of the Mosque in detail and the children enjoyed the day as well as gaining a greater insight into the role of the Mosque in an Islamic society.

 

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/year-6-trip-to-grand-mosque1Meeting with the Russian Federation Ambassadorhttp://www.st-chris.net/meeting-with-the-russian-federation-ambassadorSun, 07 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminMeeting with the Russian Federation Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Victor Smirnov

Four St Christopher’s students, currently studying for their GCSEs, were afforded the privilege of meeting with the Russian Federation Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Victor Smirnov, on Tuesday 25 September 2012. The meeting focussed on a discussion of a range of issues relating to the subject of Media Freedom from the perspective of the Russian Federation. The Year 11 students, Bassam Al Alawi, Danyal Qureshi, Marc Kalis and Said Husseini, are very much hoping to take part in the North American International Model United Nations (NAIMUN) Conference in Washington DC in February 2013. As places are limited, the four boys took the initiative to ask if they could discuss their research topic with the Ambassador and were delighted by the Ambassador’s generosity in devoting one hour to a discussion and responding to the their questions. The students benefited enormously from their visit to the Embassy as their NAIMUN presentations and applications have most certainly been enhanced. Without doubt, they are even more motivated and inspired to deepen their understanding of the international political arena. This was a unique opportunity for the students who remain indebted to the Ambassador for his support and encouragement.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/meeting-with-the-russian-federation-ambassadorStudent Artist w/c 14 Octhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-14-octSun, 07 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to


Mrinal Bhatia 6JNO

Media Oil on board

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-14-octUniversity of Leeds Mathematics Olympiadhttp://www.st-chris.net/university-of-leeds-mathematics-olympiadSun, 07 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminShehab Al Shehabi won a Gold award in the first round of the Junior Maths Challenge. He was invited by the organisers, The University of Leeds, to take part in the follow up Olympiad Round in which he achieved a certificate of Distinction and a UK Maths Challenge Medal.


Shehab pictured with Mr Wilson.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/university-of-leeds-mathematics-olympiadInf/Jnr Harvest and Zakat Assemblieshttp://www.st-chris.net/infjnr-harvest-and-zakat-assembliesThu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminOn Sunday 30 September, St Christopher’s Infant and Junior Schools took part in our annual Harvest and Zakat assemblies. This is a great way to get the children to experience the act of giving to those less fortunate. Both assemblies invited people to speak about the importance of giving. As you can see from the photos we had friends from St Christopher’s Cathedral as well as a representative from a local Islamic charity.

This year we received the most donations we have ever had; so thank you to you all for your kind generosity. Without your continued help and support we would not be able to support local charities and organisations in the way we do.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/infjnr-harvest-and-zakat-assembliesYear 2 Student Councilhttp://www.st-chris.net/year-2-student-councilThu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdmin 

Year 2 children had the opportunity to apply to be a Student Councilor. The Infant School Student Council is made up of a boy and a girl from each Year 2 class. The Council meets regularly with Mr Fellows and discusses ways that they think will make St Christopher’s School a better place.

Student Councilors were elected by their class mates, who considered who would be the best at listening to others and talking confidently in front of their class or in front of children in assembly. The candidates had to prepare and deliver a speech to their class and then a secret ballot was held to decide the winners.

I am pleased to announce that the student council representatives this year are:

2A
Alice Brandreth
Jake Yates
2B
Noor Khan
Justin Oversier
2C
Charlotte Watts
Nyle Khan
2D
Liam O’Donnell
Kailey Rose Billington
2E
Layla Al-Dahwi
Ziyad Dhaduk
2F
Jayden Maxwell
Sophia Barraclough



]]>http://www.st-chris.net/year-2-student-councilStudent Artist w/c 07 Octhttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-07-octWed, 03 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Yara Pollman 8A
Pen on Paper

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-07-octStudent Artist w/c 30 Sephttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-30-sepThu, 27 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

Hannah Bricklebank 11D
GCSE Sketchbook

 

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-30-sepPeace Dayhttp://www.st-chris.net/peace-dayTue, 25 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminIn preparation for World Peace Day on 21 September 2012, the students at St Christopher’s School organised a range of activities to mark this important occasion on Thursday 20 September. Students of all ages were encouraged to enter a Peace Logo Design Competition. The winning design, by Rumi Itakura in Year 9, was printed on the Peace T-Shirts which were worn by the Year 10 students throughout the day. All Year Groups joined in making Peace Pinwheels and wrote peaceful quotes on them. The Pinwheels were planted around the school gardens and are still spinning beautifully around the Peace Pole. To further enhance awareness of World Peace Day, the students read their Peace Poems over the PA system each morning. A Volleyball match versus the staff was played and students wore white Peace Ribbons. An aerial photo was taken of the Year 10 students who created the word TRUCE and Year 12 students, Amy Bonar and Lynn Abu Khadra, read The St Christopher’s School Peace Poem at noon, which was followed by a minute’s silence observed by the Whole School. The students will also have the opportunity to be involved in a Skype Conference with Mr Jeremy Gilley, the founder of Peace Day, on 3 October 2012.

 

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/peace-dayStudent Artist w/c 23 Sephttp://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-23-sepThu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminCongratulations to

 

Scarlett Lowry 9A
Media: Acrylic Piece in Sketchbook
]]>http://www.st-chris.net/student-artist-wc-23-sepUK Maths Challengehttp://www.st-chris.net/uk-maths-challengeMon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminHaving scored a Gold Certificate in the 1st round of the UK Maths Challenge, Tamara Kawash was invited to the next Olympiad round where she obtained a Merit Certificate.


Shehab Al Shehabi obtained a best in School Certificate and a Gold Certificate in the Junior UK Maths Challenge. He was also invited to take part in the next round. We are still awaiting results.


Pictured are the Junior Maths Challenge Gold award winners with Mr Wilson

Left to Right

Shawn Amirthan Year 8, Saiqa Pirmohamed Year 7, Shehab Al Shehadi Year 8, Zahra Essa Year 8, Mohammad Fazli Year 7 and Mustafa Zafir Year 6


]]>http://www.st-chris.net/uk-maths-challengeSixties Dayhttp://www.st-chris.net/sixties-daySun, 24 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminOn Thursday 21 June, St Christopher’s Senior School organised a 1960s themed Curriculum Day as one of the final celebratory events of St Christopher's Schools 50th Anniversary. Students and staff dressed up in 1960s style attire to enjoy a day rich with 1960s nostalgia. In the lead-up to the event, a range of Year Group assemblies had set the scene for what proved to be a fun and memorable celebration of the School's 50th Year. Following an opening address by Mr Nick Wilson, Head of Senior School, the specially arranged whole school assembly opened with a sentimental photographic walk down the school’s memory lane, followed by a rousing student Rock Band live performance. Swinging Sixties themed lessons ran throughout the day and the highlight for many was a lunchtime 1960s ‘Bop’ at which students of all years danced their hearts away to the classic sounds of The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and many more. The day was a further uplifting and fitting way to mark such a significant moment in the school’s rich history.

]]>http://www.st-chris.net/sixties-dayPrize Day 2012http://www.st-chris.net/prize-day-2012Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTAdminAdminThe Annual Prize Day took place on Tuesday 19 June 2012 in the Saar Auditorium. The event, which was attended by over five hundred students, parents, honoured guests and teachers, celebrated a range of exceptional student achievements, primarily from Year 8 to Year 12. Following the opening address by Head of Senior School, Mr Nick Wilson, the large audience was highly appreciative of three distinguished musical performances. The Saxophone Trio, comprising Bassam Al Alawi, Raoul D’Souza and Marc Kalis, performed Preludio by Michael Nyman, directed by Mr Paul Bagshaw, Raoul D’Souza, solo Violinist, played Sonatensatz by Brahms, accompanied by Mrs Savita D’Souza, and Bhavna Ramachandran sang The Prayer by Carole Bayer Sager and David Forster, accompanied by Mr Ken Haggarty. Subject Prizes were awarded by The Principal, Mr Ed Goodwin, by the Vice Chair of Governors, Mrs Maureen Stephenson and by the Guest of Honour for the evening, His Excellency, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Iain Lindsay. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by the Head Girl, Jenna Kamal and Head Boy, Mahmood Al Khenaizi. The Principal, Mr Ed Goodwin, made the closing address. Congratulations to all Prize Winners.

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