Sarum Hall Leavers Book 2020

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Staff What advice would you give to your eleven year old self and to our Leavers of 2020?

Dear Leavers It has been an absolute pleasure teaching you over the past few years. My top- The collective spirit of our Year 6 Leavers has played a significant part in tip to you is to think big thoughts and be optimistic in whatever you are doing. making Sarum Hall an industrious, creative and happy school. You should be Best of luck, proud of all that you have achieved and all the friendships that you have made, Mr. Karrettis which I encourage you to nurture for years to come. You have all worked extremely hard academically, but what is more important I can’t believe the time has finally come for you to progress on your journey is that you have developed into rounded beings, capable of making the most of from primary school student to secondary school student. It has been my your exciting futures. You have contributed to the wide breadth of experiences absolute pleasure to teach you for the past two years and each and every one available either on the sports field, in the classroom, on the stage or socially of you should be incredibly proud of the person you have become. My advice with your friends. Always remember the famous words from Winnie the Pooh, to you would be to seize every opportunity that comes your way with an open “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than heart, an open mind and a smile on your face. Moreover: be bold, be brave, you think.” be honest, be kind and always, always be yourself. I am confident that you are ready to embrace all the opportunities and You have had such a special learning experience here at Sarum Hall that has experiences that lie ahead with dedication, determination and good humour. allowed you to be artists, actresses, scientists, musicians, designers, explorers, You are strong and independent characters who have the ability to create your historians, mathematicians, writers, talkers, listeners, sports women, chefs, own destinies; in the words of Dr Seuss, ‘You have brains in your head. You linguists, the list goes on… Take with you all of the wonderful experiences and have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.’ memories from Sarum Hall and continue to build on them as you move forward Good Luck! and grow. Miss Savage Thank you for being such a fun, caring and vivacious year group - it has been such fun getting to know you all. I wish you all the very best in everything that I When I look back to 11-year-old me, it makes me smile how life has turned out know you will go on to achieve. Stay in touch with one another and with all of and the experiences I’ve had. Nothing is exactly as I’d originally planned! The us at Sarum Hall! only thing that has stayed the same is who I am, my values and my interests. Very best wishes, Based on the lessons I’ve learned along the way, here’s the advice I would give Mrs Montiel you: 1. Be kind 2. Be curious and inquisitive. Interested makes you interesting 3. Understand that things happen for a reason and you can learn from this 4. Don’t be afraid to do something; if something seems difficult, it’s probably the reason you should do it! 5. Read, read, read (even more than you do already) 6. Dance like no one is watching! 7. Don’t worry what people think; it can hold you back 8. Fashions come and go but neon leggings are NEVER a good look With love and best wishes for the future, Miss Gayton

It has been a pleasure to watch you all grow and move up through the school. From a sporting perspective I would have given my 11-year-old self the I wish you the best of luck at your new schools and for the exciting times that lie following advice: ahead. Never see any of your characteristics - whether physical, your personality or Keep in touch - we always love to hear news from our “Old Girls” and academic - as a limitation. The only thing that limits you are your thoughts and remember this: “If you can dream it, you can do it”. – Walt Disney. the best way to tackle this is to turn it into a positive! For me I found a sport that Mrs Bumpus was the right fit and that was gymnastics. I was always a lot smaller than my friends and found training and competing boosted my confidence. There were I would love to go back and tell my 11-year-old self that I will look back at my many ups and downs, but I persevered. time at school with fondness, and to enjoy the ride! It’s ok to feel anxious and You may not be the fastest runner – choose a sport with minimal running. You stressed about things - it is inevitable, and all those experiences help us grow. may be very tall – choose a sport where height is seen as an advantage. Or Be kind to yourself. if you are a good tactician find a sport where you can lead by example. I am Also, even when my parents are being annoying, they only ever want what’s positive that whichever path you take, you will find true happiness! best for me. Love Ms Mort Lastly, procrastinate less and be grateful more. All the best, To the fabulous artists in Year 6, I have enjoyed watching you all grow in Olivia Armes confidence in your art projects over your years at Sarum Hall. You have been a pleasure to teach - from the early work to the last sculpture project we worked You’re off!!! Wow! on together. I am sure you will all go on to enjoy art in your senior schools and An exciting next stage is around the corner for you. I know you are going to I hope you continue to be creative in all you do. have a great time, filled with new experiences and challenges. Make the most Ms Diamond of it, rise to the challenges, persist and enjoy all of your endeavours. You have been a fantastic class to teach. I wish you all every success and of Bonjour! course an active and healthy future! Remember that everyone is different. Celebrate and be proud of all your Take care, achievements. Be kind, give your time to help others, spread a smile and get a Ms Hickey dog! À bientôt, Madame Rose

When given the opportunity, you should travel and explore the world. It offers I am sure this is not how you envisaged leaving Sarum Hall, but hopefully you a chance to meet new, interesting people, discover and embrace different it won’t take away from all the fantastic memories you have of your time cultures and open new doors of opportunities. All of these things make you a here. When I think back to my days of starting secondary school, this is the more resilient, confident and adaptable person. Travelling is one of the best suggested advice I would give you. I feel it is important to be confident in your forms of education and it is the only thing that you spend your money on, that abilities and take every opportunity to try new things. I am sure that you will makes you richer. continue to work hard but do not stress too much over grades as long as you Best wishes always give of your best. Be friendly and kind to everyone, these might be your Mr Lee closest friends for many more years to come. It has been lovely to work with you all over the years and I have enjoyed I know this is supposed to be advice to you as Sarum Hall leavers (as I once was!). having your help in the library. I can see that you are more than ready for the But first a little aside. You were probably unaware of the teachers who sat behind challenges ahead as you move on to secondary school. I wish you all the very you in assembly when you first began to come into the hall and who watched your best of luck at your new schools. Come back and tell us how you are getting nursery and reception plays with a mixture of admiration and amusement, but we on and I look forward to seeing you at future Sarum Hall Open Days. watched and learned. We now see the bold who lead the pack, the watchers, the Mrs Pritchard ones who try even though it’s tricky and the quiet ones who complete all the actions Be careful who you marry, get a good accountant and wash your hands for perfectly but do not make a song and dance about it. You all have your different the next thirty years. characters and you have all achieved so much at Sarum Hall. You will all go on to Mr Myers magnificent things at your next schools, as long as you are prepared to grasp every opportunity. Listen in class and do the homework because that is the baseline, but My words to both my 11-year old self and to the girls would be: join the orchestras, the science club, young engineers, polyglot societies, art clubs, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” act in plays, take on the stage management or even more fun the lighting deck and Eleanor Roosevelt join the sports teams because it is in those places that the memories are made that Miss Saidani will sustain you in the future. Mrs de Cock If I were advising my 11-year-old self, I would say: practice your instrument as much as you can while you are younger as this will reap great rewards later. Never be afraid of failure and approach everything with a smile! I wish you all the very best in your next adventure in life! Mr Richards

Sarum Hall Leavers 2020

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