Foldr | HP Email | Teams | Wisepay | Staff Home About Information School Life Enrichment Sixth Form School DIrect Contact Sports Day An amazing day for our whole school event One of the highlights in Hove Park's calendar Sports Day is one day of the school year when we come together as a community. Every year, new stars emerge and remind us of what hard work and dedication can achieve. Athletes, supporters and staff all play their part in what is one of the highlights of the school calendar: a clear example of our school vision statement ‘Together We Achieve'. Firsts, finals and feuds! - Sports Day 2019 Student reporter's write up Spirits just can’t be dampened despite the rain clouds at Hove Park’s 2019 sports day! From the beginning of the well awaited day at Withdean Stadium, students were buzzing with excitement and anticipation of the jam-packed day to come. With 4 other houses to beat for glory, Mandela House began the day determined to reclaim their title of 3 years undefeated, which was stolen in a shocking turn of events last year. Turing House snagged the win, with some of Mandela’s top athletes benched, and the question remained: Would Mandela be able to redeem themselves? They were off and running towards the win this year, with a booming start from Bertie Brooking, one of Mandela’s top athletes and daughter of Nevill Campus’s Head of School. Bertie shattered the girls 800m race by slicing a vital 9.81 seconds off the previous record, setting Mandela, once again, on track to victory. Dad and sports enthusiast, Mr Brooking, was elated to hear the news and responded immediately upon hearing by saying ‘Bless her sweet cottons!’ However, much like the spectators in the stands, Mr Brooking was less than surprised by his daughter’s feat. As if this wasn’t enough of a booming start for Mandela, Ella Matthews, another one of their highest achieving athletes and a household name at sports day, demolished the 200m sprint record, despite being ill the day before. Her brother, Will Matthews, appears to be following in his sister’s footsteps, already topping the tables with his athleticism and bringing Mandela one step closer to the win. Mandela house students fought off fierce competition throughout the day to finally reclaim top spot at Hove Park’s 2019 sports day! The event at Withdean Stadium buzzed with excitement as records were broken and personal bests achieved in a packed day of track and field events. Mr Roberts, Headteacher, said: “We have had another brilliant sports day to be proud of. It is fantastic to see so many amazing athletes. Spirits were not dampened despite a wet start to the day and our students showed grit and determination under difficult conditions, getting much encouragement from their lively and enthusiastic supporters.” During the event over £200 was raised for Martlets Hospice with the help of a team of students and staff who sold snacks and drinks to the spectators and athletes. Hove Park School Student Reporters Facebook feed Latest News Music Enrichment Day Our second Curriculum Enrichment Day was themed as Music from Around the World. Students participated in a range of workshops from external companies on genres such as the music and dance of China, African drumming and samba. There were also many classroom-based activities such as using the app Garageband to create music and the Year 7s enjoyed making their own rap music. Our very own Mr Miles and Mr Barbour also organised and led sessions to whole year groups, which students clearly found both fascinating and engaging. Mr Miles’ session, for example, was a very loud samba extravaganza! Students really enjoyed the day and were fully engaged in these enrichment activities which are designed to supplement the breadth and depth of our curriculum offer. The curriculum days later in the year will look to develop these areas, as well as a focus on supporting other areas of the Key Stage 3 curriculum. Christmas Market & Ice Rink Thursday 2nd December - Hove Park Valley Campus - Christmas Market & Ice Rink Book your Ice Skating tickets here > www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/192260194417 ﻿ Hove Park School for the first time ever, will have a 10m x 10m synthetic ice rink at our annual Christmas Market, complete with music, lights and a snow machine to add to the fun! Tickets are £6 per adult or child, for 20 minutes skating (price includes skate hire). There are 3 penguin aids available per session for our younger skaters, these can be reserved on a first come first served basis for an extra charge of £2.50. To book visit - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/192260194417 If you would like to advertise your business, we are selling advertising space around the ice rink’s barriers – please contact ksalter@hovepark.org.uk with your advertising enquiries. If you would like to run a stall contact dwillard@hovepark.org.uk All profits from our Christmas Market and Ice rink will be going to The Sussex Cancer Fund. Equalities Enrichment day All students in Years 7 to 11 enjoyed a range of activities and learning experiences outside of their normal timetabled lessons on Friday 15th October. This was the first of our Project Days this year and the focus was on Equalities. We had a variety of external agencies and companies who presented to the students on topics around Equalities and Diversity including Disability in Sport, Race and Racism, LGBTU presentations including a talk from Sophie Cook, who presented on trans-gender themes. At the Valley Campus some of our students also participated in a talk about the refugee status of people who enter the country at Gatwick airport. This talk was really interesting as it highlighted the situation and context of many of these refugees, including their welfare, human rights and many other issues. Our aim is for the annual Equalities Day to supplement the thorough and comprehensive education we offer around the Equalities Agenda in Learning for Life sessions. In future editions of Parklife lookout for information about our upcoming Project Days, where we will be focusing on key aspects of the curriculum, including Music Around the World and other Creative Arts themed days. Helpdesk Contacts Nevill Campus Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN Nevill Office: 01273 082817 Valley Campus Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8AA Valley Office: 01273 082857 Sixth Form Office: 01273 082870 office@hovepark.org.uk