The Friends of Norwich School (FONS) has enjoyed a really busy and successful half term. A quick update is provided below: 2 nd hand uniform shop: The revamped and spacious second-hand uniform shop has enjoyed great trading this half term and offers a really valuable service to the school community – a convenient way to sell uniform and sports kit no longer needed and a great place to buy necessary items at heavily discounted prices. If you have not yet visited us, there are sales throughout next term. We are located on the first floor of the new facility at 15 Upper King Street. Events: Jonathan Pearson (Trustee) has hosted two well-attended coffee mornings: in September in the Chapel and a musical extravaganza on 18 October in the Music School. Both have helped welcome new parents into the vibrant and supportive school community. Anna Stevenson, Events Chair, organised a sell-out Autumn Quiz with the help of an army of magnificent helpers and quiz-masters extraordinaire from the Lower School. As ever, this event was fiercely competitive and hilarious in equal measure. Huge congratulations to Sarah Gooderson’s team on being crowned champions (yet again!) Awarding of Grants: Funds raised though FONS activities above are channelled into supporting a prize fund, support for bursaries and hardship, as well as a five-figure sum to be awarded as Grants for activities, clubs and societies that enhance the school experience for your children. Some 25 annual grants were duly awarded this half term to cover a wide variety of initiatives in the Lower and Senior Schools and covering a broad range of academic, ecological, outreach and co-curricular endeavours. As a registered charity, FONS offers a really valuable support network for the school in so many ways. Heart-felt thanks from the whole school to all the volunteers who give up their time so readily, led by Madel é de Lange as our indefatigable Chair. If any parents are interested in becoming involved in either the Uniform Shop or the Events Committee, we would always be delighted to hear from you: friends@norwich-school.org.uk

"Our Lower 4 residential trip to Hautbois House was an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, learning, and camaraderie. The pupils engaged in a variety of thrilling activities, including: zipwire, crate stacking, canoeing, raft building, and orienteering. Each activity challenged the students and encouraged teamwork and perseverance. In the evenings, the fun continued with games like ‘guess the baby photo’ and some very lively drama games! These activities sparked lots of excitement and friendly competition among the pupils, creating wonderful memories. The pupils stayed in dormitories, which added to the fun as they enjoyed spending time together in a different setting. Despite a bit of rain on the first day, the weather was brilliant for the rest of the week, with the sun shining brightly. I am incredibly pleased to report that the pupils had a fantastic time. They were well-behaved, enthusiastic, and fully engaged in all the activities. A big thank you to all the tutors and Heads of House who attended and supported the trip; their efforts made this trip a resounding success. What a brilliant trip it was! We look forward to many more adventures like this in the future." - Charlotte Wyndham, Head of Fourth Form

Michealmas term kicked off with selections for our National Cup squads at U14/U16/U19 and those selected have continued to train weekly. The U14 and U16 squads both won their respective Area Rounds of the England Netball National Schools competition, winning 11/11 games. In the Sisters N Sport National cup the U14s beat St Joe's to move to round 2, the U16s are yet to play due to their opposition conceding their games and the U19s have been victorious against Woodbridge College and Stephen Perse and move through to Round 3. Other highlights of the term so far have been early morning shooting practice and a team viewing of the England Roses v New Zealand test series, made even better with an England victory! Finally, a number of our pupils have successfully gained places in the Norfolk County Netball Player Development Programme for 24/25, well done to all.