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News from Mrs Grimes

Hello everyone,

As we prepare to partially re-open our school for the final three weeks of term it reminds me once again just what strange times we are living in. I am sure that I am not the only who has stopped and said to themselves ‘who would’ve thought this time last year that this would be our reality’.  As we focus very much on the here and now, it does not stop us looking forward to and thinking about what September and the new school year may bring. We were greeted at the end of last week with the news that all students will be back to school full time in September. While this is something we can all hope for we must remember that there are still many things that have to change before this can happen. I want to reassure you though that we are making plans for what September might look like for us while we await further news on this from the Department for Education. We will keep you informed. 

The academic year 2019 - 20 is Rugby High School’s centenary year, and it will certainly go down in history as a year to be remembered. Not for it’s celebrations, those are yet to come, but for the sheer resilience it has taught us. 

Our Virtual Art Gallery

Each week we shall be treating you to a selection of artworks from our ever growing collection.

National Theatre at Home launched on YouTube on April 2, and now, every Thursday (7pm) sees a new National Theatre play released – free to watch for one week – along with bonus content including cast and creatives Q&As and post-stream talks.

What’s on this week? A Midsummer Night's Dream
(from 7pm on Thur 25 June to Thur 2 July)

‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’

A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.

Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, One Man, Two Guvnors, Twelfth Night, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (Barber Shop Chronicles, 'Master Harold’… and the boys) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.

News from the Biology Department

The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) promotes the study of animal behaviour and are running online events that you can sign up for and are FREE.

They have two more events coming up. See the links below to sign up:

The Science of Birdsong: how and why do birds sing?

The Science of Pets: Why do we have them?

KS3 Book Recommendation

ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BEST BOOKS OF 2020 SO FAR

I am restless, my feet need to fly.

Amber is trapped - by her father's rules, by his expectations, by her own fears.

Now she's ready to fight - for her mother, for her sister, for herself.

Freedom always comes at a price.

Run, Rebel is a trailblazing verse novel that thunders with rhythm, heart and soul - perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Elizabeth Acevedo and Rupi Kaur.

Please find below information that has been passed to us that may be of interest to you and your family.

Stem4 is a charity that promotes positive mental health in teenagers and those who support them, including their families, carers, teachers, school nurses and GPs through the provision of mental health education, resilience strategies and early intervention. 
Click Here for a helpful booklet regarding strategies to support others during the Covid19 crisis.

Do check frequently as it's updated every day

Latest information on coronavirus from Warwickshire County Council

School Health team are #HereToHelp Warwickshire families at this difficult time. Text for confidential health & wellbeing advice from their friendly nurses.

Young people 11-19: text ChatHealth on 07507 331 525

Parents/carers: text Parentline on 07520 619 376