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#IPSPARTNERSHIPS Estate Art Roehampton Ibstock Place School was invited to submit a panel of art to be exhibited until the end of 2021 on Danebury Avenue in Roehampton. Local resident and artist Lynne Capocciama set up ‘Estate Art’ and organised the exhibition of art made by local artists, community centres and schools.

Our submission was created by a talented group of Senior 8 pupils. The design is that of Zara Quasi and is a scaled-up version of her classwork. Senior 8 have been composing paintings derived from biological cells and inspired by two textile designers, Betty Busy and Karen Kamensky. Colour theory was a fundamental aspect of their work and Zara’s piece was completed with complementary colours. I would like to congratulate the Senior 8 artists involved for producing a vibrant, intricate and beautiful piece of art. They are: Evie Buckley, Jasmine Dent, Olivia Duran, Amal Hashmi, Bella Mallet, Myrto Maurides, Sebastian Onillion, Ariane Piehl, Zara Quazi, Carmen Tabis, Hannah Tewkesbury and Zoe Wisso. Mrs Su Elmore, Head of the School of Art

IZZY ASSISTS IN

VACCINATION PROGRAMME During the Summer Term, I had the pleasure to volunteer every Friday afternoon, during my community outreach programme, at a vaccination centre in Shepherd’s Bush. My role at the vaccine hub was a ‘vaccine runner’, which describes someone who helps to draw up and then deliver the vaccine and direct patients to the various vaccinators around the hub. Not only was this vital work experience for my pending medical school application, but it was one of the most fulfilling projects I have ever been a part of. Although initially it was intimidating to be given so much authority (to the point patients would call me “Dr”!), I soon became really confident in my role. From attempting to speak Spanish to a non-English speaking 75-year-old man to meeting a well-known TV presenter, each week was different. Saying this, almost every patient who came through the door was appreciative and that made it the best possible atmosphere to experience practical medicine for the first time. Although at times being on my feet for six hours and running around after patients and vaccines could be difficult, I always looked forward to these afternoons and I am extremely thankful to Dr Sarah and Dr Sharron, who ran the vaccine clinic like clockwork, for giving me the opportunity to learn from them and their colleagues (and for allowing me to keep my

#IPSPARTNERSHIPS Little Village donations We were thrilled to welcome Helen and Kate from charity Little Village. Little Village operates like a food bank, but for baby supplies, and helps support struggling families in Wandsworth. A new hub has recently opened in Roehampton, and so this activity will directly benefit local families. Through the amazing generosity of IPS parents following our call for donations, we had plenty of items to sort and present

to the charity. Our 14 volunteers busied themselves for two hours, firstly sorting the items, and then inspecting them to see they were still working, and finally cleaning and disinfecting them, where appropriate. We also had one group working on assembling the ‘pamper packs’ intended for the mothers, by putting together small bags of gifts of lovely toiletries. The energy and positivity that the pupils showed was truly a joy to witness. We are proud of them for choosing this activity as part of their Summer School itinerary, and for completing it to such a high standard. They showed IPS in its very best light to our guests.

scrubs at the end!). Isabella Thomas, LVI