b'The NewsSenior School Issue 11 The British School of AmsterdamSenior School Skiing in SwitzerlandFrom Art to History, Maths toPoetry, we have seen the pupils On 22 February, 36 pupils of the take up a variety of challenges Senior School went on a Ski Trip to Cranz Montana in Switzerland. with great success.The whole group was very enthusiastic as this was the first While this issue of The Review celebrates manyschool trip since Covid started.competition winners, it has been equally pleasing to see such a large number of pupils across theWe enjoyed splendid weather throughout the Poetry Competitionwhole Senior School embracing the opportunityweek. During these gorgeous days on the well-to try new things and push themselves out of theirprepared slopes each pupil was encouraged bycomfort zones. This was perhaps best illustratedtheir instructors to learn new skills or perfect A rose is a rose is a rose is a during the Key Stage 3House Talent Competitionthem. It was such a joy to see the pupils improverose while a rose by any other where dance, drama and comedy acts competedtheir skills whilst having such a wonderful time.alongside rappers, solo artists and classical musicians. During our time away from the mountain name shall smell as sweetOrganised by the pupils for the pupils, this event trulyin the late afternoons and evenings the pupilsThis year the Senior School COBIS Poetry embodiedour habits of learning with determinationengaged in many activities like sledging, snowshoeCompetition entries were sweet reminders of the and focus; communication and collaboration; andhiking and ice skating, which were thoroughlytalented young writers we have in our community.organisation and resourcefulness all being evident.enjoyed. After a fantastic time we can look backon a week where pupils have developed many lifeAs an English Department, we are fortunate Our habits of learning were also on display in theskills and have created memories for life. to work with every pupil and lucky we can use curriculum activities this term. Our historiansour subjects to discover the hopes, ambitions demonstrated open-mindedness and self-reflection and beliefs of the young people we work with. while exploring the lives of women in the DutchNon-fiction texts such as news reports and resistance, our geographers resourcefulness anddiary accounts, as well as fiction: story-telling, organisation on their A Level field trip and ourdrama and poetry, all open doors to insightful mathematicians exhibited focus and determination conversations about belonging and identity. It in their Maths challenges. We really hope you enjoyis with this holistic approach that we wanted reading about all these activities as well as celebratingto offer the chance to every pupil to reflect the creativity and originality of our COBIS Art and Poetryon the theme for this years COBIS Poetry competition winners. Have a relaxing and safe holidayCompetition, which was aptly: Looking Ahead.SKI TRIP TO SWITZERLAND period and we look forward to an exciting Summer Term. English lessons were dedicated to this, to MR CHRISTIAN NICOLSON inspire our young writers and to reflect on DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC)the theme and the impact of the last two c.nicolson@britams.nlyears on us individually and as a community.Pupils submitted poems which were reflective, MR GARETH EVANSmoving and hopeful. We were - and are - in DEPUTY HEAD (PASTORAL) awe of our incredibly talented pupils! We g.evans@britams.nl are proud to share our winners: KS3 - Emily POETRY COMPETITION Cottrell and KS4/5 - Amelie Bradbury. We are still awaiting the International results.We are grateful to all of our judges - external judges Mark Winstanley and Jackie Poplar, as well as Mr Morgan, and support from Ms Lamberth. The competition was run by Mr Hedstrom and Ms Fawbert Mills.14 15'