Origami Competition Results We had limited amount of entries for this, but the quality was outstanding! Winners: Louie S (7MB) – Winner for his elegant and precise model Ruby N (8Kpa) – Second place, with an intricate and well‑crafted design Tau (70C) – Third place, for a clean, creative fold All entries were impressive, very piece demonstrated real care and skill. A big well done to everyone who took part! Congratulations to our winners. We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition.   Looking Ahead: Master Chef Semi-Final Next Week We’re thrilled to be entering the semi-final stage of our school’s Master Chef competition next week! The semi-final challenge will take place during Lessons 4 and 5 on Monday. Students will have two hours to whip up a pasta dish from scratch using the basic ingredients we provide pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper—and to create an accompaniment of their choice (for example, garlic bread or a salad). Here’s what to expect: Timing & Planning: Each team will have a full two hours to plan, prepare, cook, and plate their creations. This mirrors real-life cooking competitions, where multitasking and time management are essential. Group Collaboration: Teams can work together for this round, developing their ideas collectively. However, if they advance to the final, each student will cook individually. Judging Criteria: Dishes will be judged on both taste and presentation, so students are encouraged to bring extra ingredients and presentation items (like plates or garnishes) if they wish to elevate their entries . Optional Extras: Students can bring in additional ingredients—cheese, herbs, spices, or proteins—to enhance their dish, but it’s not mandatory. Support for Year 6 Trip Students: Anyone away on the Year 6 residential trip will be given time to complete their semi-final challenge upon their return.   Participating in this cook-off will offer a rich learning experience, boosting creativity, time management, teamwork, and confidence, valuable life skills that extend far beyond the kitchen . We’re excited to support our budding chefs and can’t wait to taste their amazing dishes. Best of luck to everyone—may your sauces be perfect and your presentations shine

Mufti Day and Bunny Bingo   Mufti Day – Thursday, 27th March Pupils are able to wear their own clothes in exchange for a chocolate donation (egg, box or bar!) or £1. Thank you for your support      Bunny Bingo on Thursday 3rd April 6pm-8pm We hope that you are able to join us for Bunny Bingo on Thursday 3rd April 6pm-8pm in the school hall. It promises to be a fun-filled evening with prizes, games and a raffle!   🎟 Tickets: £3 per person / £10 for four (via Arbor School Shop).   Extra fun: Heads & Tails game (£1) + Refreshments for sale. School Hall – Children must be with an adult. All funds raised support our school – don’t miss out!    

We are celebrating World Book Day at Dedworth Middle School on Thursday 6th March. As part of our celebrations, the reading ambassadors will be holding a cake sale, at break 1 and break 2 to raise funds for some new books for the library. If the weather is good, it will be held outside of the library, if not, it will be opposite the Science block as usual. Please can we ask for as many cakes to be sent to school (main reception) as possible to support the reading opportunities for our pupils! All cakes donated must be nut free and if they are made at home, they must have a list of ingredients.   Pupils will also need to bring in some money should they with to buy cakes.