BHS School Highlights Spring 2007
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BHS Primary Girls Win Seven-a-Side
Our Primary soccer team competed against 16 other Primary schools and won the entire
tournament! See the teamRound Square Trip to India
Seven students travelled with Tina Nash and Tina Harris to India in October to attend the
Round Square International Conference. The theme of the conference was “The World is
One Family.” Read MorePartnerRe 5K Walk/Run
BHS had more participants than any other school in the annual PartnerRe 5K Walk/Run.
As a result we were awarded $500 by PartnerRe, which our girls donated to Bermuda Cancer
and Health Association. See PhotoMath Science Week
The 11th annual Math Science week was held in early November. With the theme of ab astra
(into space), Secondary students participated in activities that allowed them to apply their
knowledge and skills to complex problem solving. Hastings House received the Maths Science
Week Shield for 2007. Read MoreVisit by Diane Kirwin
Diane Kirwin, an Old Girl at BHS, has established the Diane Kirwin Foundation which focuses
on improving the lives of severely impoverished people in the Bihar State, Northern India. Mrs
Kirwin was an assembly guest speaker in October. Read MoreMegan Pearson and Chelsea Lawley Receive Young Citizen’s Awards
Megan Pearson (Year 6) and Chelsea Lawley (Year 10) received Young Citizen Awards from the
Minister of Social Rehabilitation the Honourable Dale Butler JP MP. Megan and Chelsea were
chosen because of the thoughtful, kind and humanitarian qualities they exhibit on a regular basis.
See PhotosBHS Team Wins the Senior Division of the Inter School Debate Competition
BHS had two teams entered in the annual competition which is organized by The Bermuda
Debate Society and the Bermuda Junior Service League. The “A” Team of Sasha Slayton, Luisa
Olander and Aliyyah Ahad won the Senior division. Individual debate prizes were won by Aliyyah
Ahad (2nd place) and Nikki Marshall (5th place). See PhotoYou’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Under the able direction of Jane Hammond Thorpe and Kate Ross, Secondary students
presented the popular musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Over its thre-night run,
hundreds of students, relatives and friends of BHS were captivated by the impressive performances
of the cast and their understudies, all of whom met the acting, singing, and dancing demands
of this production with professional aplomb. Read MoreArt Auction Is a Hit!
Just over $37,000 was raised during the Art Auction organized by the BHS Alumnae Association.
Art was donated by alumnae and friends of the school. Funds raised will go towards scholarships
and arts programmes at BHS. This event was linked with the Primary Art Open House
showcasing future generations of BHS Alumnae artist. See PhotoBank of Bermuda Foundation Team Triathlon
Two BHS teams – Purity and Strength – featuring student, teacher and administration
teammates placed 2nd and 4th respectively in the Bank of Bermuda Foundation Service Division
Team Triathlon. Eight service teams participated in this division. See Photos2007/2008 Secondary Prefects See who they are
Fiesta de Comida
Mr. Lewis' Year 9 Spanish class recently enjoyed a "Fiesta de Comida" to celebrate the end of their latest topic.
Many dishes were prepared by students as well as parents, and included paella, tortilla española, fajitas
and gazpacho andaluz. See Photo
BHS supports October Breast Cancer Awareness
BHS students and staff participate in Breast Cancer Awareness month. See Photos