Sharing best practice


Girl power


Every year, on 3 March, people in Japan celebrate Hinamatsuri … a day dedicated entirely to girls. The holiday is focused on a


A delegation of teachers from the Fuyuan British American School, in Shenzhen, China visited Sibford School this term to see examples of best teaching practice. The visit followed a trip to Shenzhen earlier in the year by Sibford Head, Toby Spence. The teachers observed lessons in a number of subjects including English, Maths, Chemistry and Physics. They also visited Sibford’s successful ESOL department where they met some of the school’s overseas students. Toby Spence said: “Our ESOL department is a key part of the school with a strong reputation for supporting pupils from across the globe as they improve their English and develop language skills which will support them in their studies. It is great to have a link to Fuyuan British American School which is a forward thinking and welcoming school in Shenzhen. We hope to continue our partnership in years to come.” • The Chinese delegation is pictured with Toby Spence and Sibford’s head of ESOL, Sally Pickering.


Waggy Iggy pops by to say hello


Assistance Dog, Iggy, visited children in Foundation and Key Stage 1 to help promote the work carried out by the charity ‘Dogs for Good’. Iggy was accompanied by his


owner Karen who showed the children how he could help with everyday tasks such as taking off a glove (pictured). She also explained how Iggy helps her to put on her socks and shoes and to pick things up from the floor that she has dropped. Each child took home a money


box and it is hoped that eventually we will raise enough money to sponsor a puppy.


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family’s hope that their daughter or granddaughter will grow up healthily, happily and successfully. Traditionally, houses which have daughters will display ornamental dolls (hina dolls) for all to see. Although a long way from home, Japanese student Koko didn’t want to miss out the celebrations and so, as 3 March fell on a Saturday, she dressed in traditional Japanese costume, much to the delight of her friends in Margaret Fell, our girls’ boarding house.


Year 12 student, Alastair, has started an Amnesty International group within school and is inviting interested students to subscribe to the monthly newsletter he is creating.


Newsletter – February 2018 Hello!


promotion of human rights across the world from places such as Turkey, China and even the UK.


This is the first edition of a monthly newsletter about Amnesty International – an organisation which campaigns for the


There are a number of issues which Amnesty takes action against certain issues such as the death penalty and legislation that protect our human rights. Why is this important to fight for the


rights of others? It is important as we must fight for each others rights as one day, our rights may need to be defended – and we would hope for someone to fight for them.


individuals to be freed. I hope that you enjoy this newsletters and that you’ll see more of them in the future!


In this newsletter you’ll find specific issues and campaigns for Local Meeting What to know what is


happening in the local Banbury area? Come to the local


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