Music
The Music Department has enjoyed a busy and productive Michaelmas Term . Highlights included the Autumn Concert featuring outstanding solo performances from our Music Scholars , two captivating carol services sung by the choir , a lively Rush Hour Concert , and a showcase of exceptional talent at the Soloists ’ Concert . The Department also celebrated the success of pupils who sat ABRSM music examinations this term .
Sam Austin , Director of Music
Charity Committee
Throughout the Michaelmas term , the School has held a series of successful fundraising events . From cake sales and the Genes for Jeans initiative to a lively Lower School Christmas disco , benefiting BBC Children in Need , the efforts of pupils and staff have been commendable .
As the term draws to a close , the Charity Committee can look back on several impressive events they have organised . These include the Spirit of Christmas gift appeal , which involved Lower School pupils , and the Middle School and Sixth Form Winter Coats appeal , with the Head of Charity Committee , Ruby Watson , making an appearance on Harrogate local radio to promote this worthwhile cause . The term concluded with the traditional Christmas jumper non-uniform day , which raised funds for ‘ Fostering in Hull ’.
The Charity Committee has also selected four house charities to support during the upcoming Lent term charity week and the bi-annual school walk this summer :
Local ( Hutton ) Pocklington Rugby in the Community https :// www . pockritc . com
Environmental ( Dolman ) Bat Conservation Trust https :// www . bats . org . uk
International ( Gruggen ) Muscular Dystrophy Association https :// www . mda . org
National ( Wilberfoss ) Cancer Research UK https :// www . cancerresearchuk . org
Helen Alexander , I / C Charity
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