MacLeod – 23 October

As we break for half term, it is a time to reflect on what a busy half term it has been. The girls have thrown themselves into all aspects of school life both inside and outside of the classroom. The House Spirit on show during House Hockey, House Drama, our bake sale, socials and the buzz around MacLeod ‘does’ The Traitors has really been something to be proud of. At the time of reading, we will likely be sat in Durham Cathedral as a whole community celebrating everything this half term has offered and no doubt ready for a 2-week break. I hope the girls and staff use this time to recharge and have some fun before returning for the very busy second half of term which brings much to look forward to. 

The Sixth Form enjoyed their Autumn Formal on Monday evening with the girls all dressed up in black tie dresses. 

MacLeod Traitors
What a 2 weeks it has been in MacLeod. It has really captured the imagination of the girls and staff.
This morning we hosted the final which involved all the girls who had survived being murdered by the Traitors and those who had avoided being banished by their tutor group by being voted off.
The Finalists were:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Sixth Form
Staff
Ella
Issh
Lyla
Grace
Sienna
Antonia
Gabby
Hannah
Freya
Edie
Isla Y
Lotte
Poppy
Annabel T
Crystal
Sophie
Darcy
Mrs Wilkinson
Wendy

 

The finalists in each year group were asked if they thought there was a Traitor left in their group. If one or more people believed there to be a Traitor left, the girls then voted as to who they thought the Traitor was – this person then revealed whether they were a Faithful or a Traitor. If the girls did not believe there was a Traitor present, the girls just revealed whether they were a Traitor or a Faithful. 

If the remaining girls were all Faithful, they all won! However, if there was a Traitor left in the final 2 or 3, the Traitor won and the Faithful lost. 

Results:
Year
7
8
9
10
11
Sixth Form
Staff
Traitor Left?
Only 2 left
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Only 2 left
Vote
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Remaining players
Ella – Traitor
Issh – Faithful
Lyla – Traitor
Grace – Faithful
Sienna – Faithful
Antonia – Traitor
Gabby – Faithful
Hannah – Faithful
Freya – Traitor
Edie – Faithful
Isla Y – Faithful
Lotte – Traitor
Poppy – Faithful
Annabel – Faitful
Crystal – Faithful
Darcy – Faithful
Sophie – Faithful
Mrs Wilkinson – Faithful
Wendy – Traitor
Winners
Ella
Lyla
Gabby, Hannah
Edie, Isla Y
Poppy, Annabel
Darcy, Sophie
Wendy
 
House Hockey
This week saw all age groups compete against Pimlico and Lodge in House Hockey. I was thrilled to see every girl in Year 7 and Year 8 represent the MacLeod in the juniors and a large number in the inter and senior competition.
The teams and results were as follows:
Juniors
A Team
B Team
Captain: Lucy
Goalkeeper: Iona
Flick
Bella
Sienna B
Frances
Zara
Lyla
Grace
Milla
Captain: Izzy
Olivia
Elizabeth
Maleeha
Bee
Issh
Jessica
Ella
Sienna T
Junior A Team
Junior B Team
Mac vs Lodge – Won 4-1
Mac vs Lodge – Lost 0-3
Mac vs Pim – Won 5-3
Mac vs Pim – Lost 0-1
Overall Place – 1st
Overall Place – 3rd
Inters
A Team
B Team
Captain: Freya
Goalkeeper: Gabby
Freya
Esmee
Charli
Isla G
Annabelle G
Evie
Antonia
Lottie C
Edie
Captain: Tilly
Laibah
Isla Y
Olivia
Lottie H
Cara
Holly
Scarlett
Hannah
Lillie-Mae
Inter A Team
Inter B Team
Mac vs Lodge – 0-0 – Mac won on penalty flicks
Mac vs Lodge – 0-0 Mac won on penalty shuffles
Mac vs Pim – Won 5-1
Overall Place – 1st
Overall Place – 1st

 

Seniors
A Team
B Team
Captain: Darcy
Goalkeeper: Lola
Chinmayi
Faye
Grace J
Emily
Lotte
Poppy
Narjis
Annabel T
Captain: Gem
Jasmine
Lyla
Erin
Grace M
Annabelle H
Rachel
Ellie
Penny

 

After all the results were counted between all the A and B team competitions, we came 1st overall! A brilliant victory for some excellent hockey and a wonderful show of House Spirit across all age groups with all team requirements fulfilled. Well done, girls!! 

 

Dates for your Diary next Half Term:
Tuesday 17th November – Year 11 Social, 4.30-6pm
Tuesday 24th November – Year 10 Parents’ Evening, 6pm – MacLeod will close at 5.55pm so staff can attend
Thursday 26th November – Year 8 Social, 4.30-6pm
Wednesday 2nd December – Parents Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Social, 4.30-5.45pm – invitations to follow
Tuesday 8th December – Christmas Bake Sale, break and lunch
Monday 14th December – Junior Christmas Supper (Y7-9), during school, collection at 4.30pm, Christmas Jumpers!
Tuesday 15th December – Senior House Supper (Y10-13), after school, late collection, details TBC, black tie
Tuesday 15th December – Year 7 Pantomime Trip, Durham Gala Theatre, late collection, details TBC
Wednesday 16th December – End of Term and Carol Service at Durham Cathedral and End of Term, 7pm collection

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