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Jackie selected for England
Hockey Masters Team

Ivybridge Community College Humanities Resource Assistant, Jackie Anning, is
celebrating the news that she has been selected for the England Hockey Masters Team.
Jackie said, “I have been playing hockey for a very long time now, but this year I have
finally reached my full potential. At the end of last year I attended four very tough,
day-long trials in various parts of the country, which were all completely exhausting.
However, it has proved well worth the effort as I have recently found out that I have been
selected for the England Masters Team. This year that means travelling to Edinburgh for
the Home Nations, but even more exciting is the prospect of a trip to Cape Town, South

Africa to play in the Masters World Cup. The hard work and
training starts now!” We wish Jackie the very best of luck!

Donkey Hoaty in New Zealand

Many thanks to Bryony Spowart in Year 11 for taking Donkey Hoaty to New Zealand.
Donkey has hitched a ride with Bryony to see the snow-capped mountains.
Questions -
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
In which city in New Zealand was there an earthquake in 2011?
When did the All Blacks last win the Rugby World Cup?

6 News Head of Department: Heather Lilley

Student to star in Swan Lake Dreams

Year 7 student, Harriet Meadows, has successfully secured a place to perform in Swan Lake
with The Birmingham Royal Ballet on Tuesday, 31 March at Plymouth's Theatre Royal in a
production called ‘Swan Lake Dreams’. Harriet competed against approximately 300
other dancers for one of the prestigious 69 places.
Measurements for two costumes and publicity photos have already been taken and the six
month vigorous rehearsal schedule is well underway. Harriet who has been dancing since
the age of three said, "It's a dream come true to perform in this famous ballet."

Outdoor Education Believe in Yourself
Opportunities
Lee Spencer ‘The Rowing Marine’ visited the College
in February to deliver a variety of sessions to students.

In February, students attended a Duke of To support our focus on Character Education, Lee
Edinburgh training day with Dynamic was keen to deliver a key message to our students to
Adventure. The College has 14 teams taking “believe in themselves, believe in their dreams and
part in the expedition section of their award. The day not be defined by what they can do.”
involved a range of activities including; First Aid "Lee was an inspiration to me. His talk about his life
training, pitching a tent and navigation. These and struggles really made a difference to my
students will be completing their practice expedition mind-set. I would recommend Lee to anyone having
during the Easter holidays with the annual Ten Tors a tough time because if he can cross the ocean,
event taking place over the first weekend in May. anyone can do anything." Alex, Year 11 student.
They have endured some pretty wet conditions It is important that we share the positive message of
underfoot but are proving that determination and hope and resilience. Lee has asked that the College
endurance is the way forward. Please follow the ups continues to share his positive message that we are
and downs of the Outdoor Education Department on "Not defined by
twitter@ivybridgeOEd. disability" and
that "if you

haven’t ever

failed then you

haven’t

dreamed big

enough".

Character Education - Respect, Ambition and Charity