Heritage High School Spring Newsletter 2018 Term 2 | Page 6

MacArthur House As 2013 bids us all farewell, I would like to say a huge festive thank you to all the staff and students in MacArthur house for everything you have done over the last 12 months. Like the 12 days of Christmas I would like to take this opportunity to recap on my 12 favourite memories from 2013. Competitive house spirit - The desire to win at all cost from M-ALe has been a real revelation and one that is great for morale (regardless cheating accusations!!!). Deputy Head Girl – Evie Pattison securing her place in Heritage High School’s history by being appointed Deputy Head Girl 2013- 2014. Every victory counts - M-AMa and their trusty leaders Mrs Bulmer and Ms Marshall celebrating every little victory that their tutor group receives. The jubilation in Ms Marshall’s voice when she found out that her tutor group was leading the quiz will be a life long memory. Two new Chiefs – Evie Pattison and Dylan Seabridge take the role of House Captain despite strong competition from others. There can be only one – Beating Mr P Steed’s Redgrave House in Sports Day restored some house and personal pride as the mighty MacArthur sports team pulled together in real gladiatorial effort. Sporting excellence - Ellie Reynolds (Athletics), Aaron Chambers Smith (Athletics), James Evans (Golf), Matt Simon (Cricket) and Georgia Crapper (Cyclocross) all leading the way in their chosen sports, and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Bugsy Malone production - Watching students perform night after night, giving up their own time to entertain others at Christmas time. Changing of the Guard – Seeing the new team of prefects all working hard to ensure the house is kept running smooth. Tutor time delight - The delight on the 8 personal tutors’ faces when they find out for the first time their new Year 7s. Christmas time together – The enjoyment of seeing everyone together at Christmas for the last 2 days of the year sharing in the festivities that make Christmas special. Its all worth it - GCSE Awards Evening. So many students receiving rewards for success and achievement. Little STAR – Being witness to so many smiling faces from family and friends all congregating together to celebrate success of their child at the STAR awards. So as you can see a very busy year with many highlights along the way. Who knows what 2014 has in store? Merry Christmas everyone and Happy new Year. Keep up the good work Team MacArthur Mr D Steed (a very proud Head of House)  "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." W T Ellis 