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From the Headmaster
Friday 16 November 2018
Fairfield Prep School, Leicester Road , Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2AE. 01509 215172 www.lsf.org/fairfield
Issue 533 Autumn Term
Remembrance featured strongly once again this week with children from Reception through to Year 6 gathered
around the quad to pay our respects along with the Year 3 grandparents. Judging by the positive feedback I
have received thus far, our distinguished guests definitely enjoyed their time with us, especially when it came to
lunchtime!
The Upper Prep children also had the opportunity to handle artefacts from the First World War and, having
spoken to several parents at the Open Classrooms event on Thursday, the children certainly benefitted from the
experience.
The week finished on a high with a somewhat spotty theme to proceedings today to raise money for Children in
Need. In addition the children finally got the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane in support of this
term’s chosen charity, the Alzheimer’s Society.
And finally… the next matter I wish to bring to your attention, following the recent announcements in @Fairfield, is our delivery of Physical Education and Games. Whilst I fully understand that the Pre Prep children have yet to immerse themselves in the delights of competitive sports, your feedback would be greatly appreciated in appraising our current provision. As such, a short anonymous survey, created by the PE Department, will be emailed out via Schoolcomms early next week and I would encourage you to complete it as fully as possible.
On Monday the Year 3 children joined all of Fairfield in a poignant and moving Remembrance Service; a wreath
was laid, the Last Post was played and two minutes silence was observed. Then the children were able to
entertain grandparents and invited guests in Eadon Hall with a medley of wartime songs. The double-team of
Mr Morris and Mr West were on top form; the children responded with excellent singing and smiling faces.
Following this, the children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to speak to our visitors about their personal
experiences, stories passed from family to family and look at a variety of wartime artefacts. As a reward to
our visitors for giving up their time today, we invited them to stay for a traditional Fairfield school dinner.
Both the staff and pupils in Year 1 sat mesmerised during a visit from four cadets of the Loughborough Schools Foundation Combined Cadet Force on Thursday. Josh, Emily, Jared and Flo, spoke about their uniforms and all the activities they are busy carrying out every Thursday afternoon. The children asked some very thoughtful questions and were able to talk about all they had already learnt through our work on World War l in the classroom. Earlier in the week the children found out about life as a soldier and tried on some authentic army uniforms for themselves.
The new Pre Prep Council were introduced to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 in assembly on Thursday. Mac, Will, Max, Layla, Abigail and Mariam are proud to represent the views and ideas of their peers. We look forward to sharing the ideas recorded on the Wishing Tree.
Thank you to everyone for supporting Children in Need today we raised a fantastic £605.02.
A special well done to our Year 6 Cookery Club who came in especially on Thursday after school to bake and decorate hundreds of biscuits...an incredible effort for Children In Need! Here are some of the children who sold the biscuits at break time. This was one of the quickest sales we have done, with every single biscuit being sold and giving us a grand total of £220 just on biscuits!
Last Friday saw Alyssia, Kamron and Layan compete
in the Final of the Junior Language Competition. The
language for the Final was Kinyarwanda, a very tricky
African language. All three children had worked
tirelessly and were perfectly prepared. The Final was
extremely tense. Alyssia earned a fabulous 3rd
place,
Layan and Kamron both earned top 10 places.
Kamron was awarded the Tudor Award for being the
youngest finalist. There mum also won the parent
teacher competition!
Well done to our finalists and your parents for their
support and encouragement.
Mme Izard
Congratulations to Emma Conradie (6H), who entered the Leicester Music and Drama Festival last Saturday and came 1st in her class for Verse Speaking. She was awarded a certificate and the Mavis Lee Challenge Cup. Well done Emma!
Congratulations to Kayan and Tiana who performed in the West End at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London in Trouble’s A Brewin. What a great achievement. Well done to both of them!
Congratulations to Henry, who was the 2018 winner of the Mayor’s Trophy - this was the combination of four sailing regattas, for beginner sailors, in the Leicestershire and Rutland Area. Well done Henry!
Congratulations to the following children who were last week’s Stars of the Week.
Hayder Abbas Sebastian Galvin Thomas Hammond
Rachel Liu Poppy Muldoon Areya Lodhia-Parmar
Last week’s Stars of the Week
King Henry Netball Tournament
Two U10 teams made the journey to LGJS on Wednesday afternoon. Following a thorough warm up, the matches started with gusto! The ‘A’ team had first push back and from the start enjoyed a great deal of possession, allowing them to put into practise the skills that they had been working on in training to keep the ball under pressure. They put together some excellent attacking play; crossing into the D, using the space and some great instinctive hits in front of goal, going into half time 3 goals to the good. The second half brought some changes in formation but it didn’t change the level of performance with the girls adding 3 more goals to the total. The ’B’ team’s match was one that commentators might call ‘a game of two halves!’ Although the girls had possession of the ball, they found it hard to transfer defence into attack. LGJS made the most of the ball in our defensive half and at half time were leading by 2 goals to nil. A few positional changes in the second half and the girls started with great determination. Their work rate was excellent, as they applied pressure on the LGJS attackers and won the ball back all over the pitch. They used some lovely linking play and strong balls into the D to level the score. The girls continued to attack the goal as our opponents hung on for the draw. A most impressive second half by the girls who showed great spirit. Thank you to Mrs Love for umpiring and to our supporters. Results: Fairfield ‘A’ won 6-0 Fairfield ‘B’ drew 2-2 Mrs Webster.
Hockey v LGJS
On Saturday morning, a squad of Year 6 girls assembled at King Henry VIII Prep School in Coventry. As it is our hockey term, it was quite a rarity to play against other schools in this term but a great opportunity to see how our training was going. We played four matches throughout the morning and had the chance to experiment with different combinations but also build confidence and give lots of game time to each member of the squad. Throughout the morning, the girls played some excellent netball; linking and supporting well down the court, turning defence into attack and producing some excellent shots at various points around the circle. We won our first three matches against the hosts, King Henry, Warwick Prep and The Croft. After a short break, we played our final match against Bablake who are renowned for their netball. We started positively but Bablake went into half time 4-1 ahead. We made some tactical changes and put some superb pressure on the Bablake centre court to turn the ball over. The final score was 8-5 to Bablake. The coach from Bablake school was the first to congratulate our girls and say how impressed she was with their performance. A most encouraging morning of netball and we look forward to an exciting netball term. Thank you to King Henry for hosting us, a large group of parents who supported us and Ms Nicol for umpiring. Well done!
Results:
King Henry won 5-3 Warwick Prep won 6-3 The Croft won 5-2 Bablake lost 8-5 Mrs Webster
On Thursday, all the Year 4 girls took part in their annual House Hockey Competition. It was a wonderful afternoon and a delight to watch the girls play with such enthusiasm and team spirit. Furthermore, it gave the parents, who came to support, the opportunity to see how well the girl’s hockey skills have developed throughout the course of the term. The afternoon was completed with some delicious cookies washed down with hot chocolate. Well done to all the teams and a big thank you for such wonderful side line support; it was greatly appreciated.
Mrs Sutcliffe, Mrs Webster, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Alves.
Rugby v The Elms
We are collecting cuddly toys for our ‘Teddy Tombola’ at Christmas is Coming this year. If you have any unwanted
new or nearly new cuddly toys at home (any size or shape), we would love to give them a new home! Please send
any donations to Mrs Foot’s room on the first floor in the new build or to your child’s class teacher by Wednesday
28 November.
Thank you for your continued support.
Teddy Tombola
We will be having our ever popular Bottle Tombola stall again this year at Christmas is Coming.
If you are able to donate a bottle of wine, spirit or even champagne, please bring it to Mr Young’s classroom
where he will gratefully receive your donations.
You can now book places on the Christmas Holiday Courses. Please click the link below to book your place.
http://www.endowedschools.org/holiday-courses/
The Nearly New Shop will be closed on Tuesday 27 November.
Jovun Leighs (3M) has lost his blazer. It is named on the inside of the inside pocket. Please could
everyone check their blazers over the weekend to see if they have the correct one. Thank you.
The Fairfield boys thoroughly enjoyed their Rugby at The Elms. In a well organised event, Fairfield found themselves in a well matched pool of teams that meant they were able to play in 4 entertaining and well-matched fixtures. The boys showed that they have learnt a great deal since their last fixtures and demonstrated greater confidence in passing the ball into space. Over the course of the afternoon they also gelled defensively and began to put pressure on the opposition with greater aggression and confidence. Their best performance was against Derby Grammar, which was actually the only match that Fairfield lost. Derby had one particularly talented and elusive runner. Despite this the lead changed hands throughout the match with the deciding try leaving a score of 4-5. As ever at this age group there are no tournament winners but for the record the scores were: Match 1: Fairfield 5 Elms Pumas 2 Match 2: Fairfield 3 Birkdale 2 Match 3: Fairfield 4 Derby Grammar 5 Match 4: Fairfield 6 Highfields 3 Our thanks to all the parents who were so supportive of the team. Well done also Oliver who was most deserving of the medal awarded by Nottingham RFC players for his determined and skilful play at the event. Mr Wilbraham.
Useful Numbers: Absence Line 01509 638994
Main School Reception [email protected]
Monday - Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Term time only
01509 215172
Medical Room [email protected] 01509 638999
Head’s PA Mrs S Dexter
01509 638919
Registrar Mrs E Harrison [email protected] 01509 283808
Wrap Around Care Monday - Friday
01509 638994
07718772513
Breakfast Club
07:45 - 08:45
After School Club
15:30 - 18:00
Loughborough Schools Foundation Shop
01509 232600 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 15:00 –17:00 Wed 13:00-17:00 First Saturday in the month 09:00 - 12:00
Nearly New Shop Opening Times
Tuesday & Friday
Located on the ground floor of the White House
From 08:15 - 09:30
If you have any feedback or suggestions for the PTA, please feel free to contact us at
[email protected]. A list of committee members can be found on the school website PTA page
https://lesfairfield.org/information/pta/or on the noticeboard outside the Eadon Hall.
Correspondence can also be left at Fairfield ‘s Main School Reception.
Christmas is Coming - Friday 30 November - Eadon Hall - 17:00-20:00
Golden Anniversary Ball - Saturday 2 February 2019 - Eadon Hall - 19:00
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Children in Need Coffee Morning it was lovely to see you all.
We are busy getting ready for ‘Christmas is Coming’ and looking forward to an exciting evening of Christmas fun - hope you will be able to join us. To reduce the amount of plastic we use, this year we will be switching from a sweetie cup sale to a sweetie bag sale. Paper bags to decorate and fill with sweets will be sent home with your child next week; we would be delighted if you are able to take part. We would also be very grateful for any donations of books, chocolate, teddies, bottles, hamper items, or cakes for the fayre. Thank you!
We are delighted to announce that the PTA has made a £10,000 donation towards the refurbishment of the new Upper Prep Art room. This is a £7,500 donation from direct PTA fundraising over the last year and £2,500 of profits from the Nearly New Shop. This brings the total PTA donation to this exciting project to £25,000. We hope to raise a further £5,000 this year to meet the £30,000 target we have been working towards. Thank you for all your support at our events.
Monday Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Brown Rice & Sweetcorn
Oat, Lemon & Raisin Cookie
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Salmon Fishcake & Parsley Sauce
Selection of vegetables available daily
Raspberry & Apple Crumble or Oat, Lemon &
Raisin Cookie
Tuesday Jacket Potato,
Grated Cheese & Baked Beans
Chocolate Sponge & Chocolate Sauce
Chicken Pie
Cheese & Potato Bake
Quorn & Vegetable Pie
Selection of vegetables available daily
Chocolate Sponge & Chocolate Sauce or Cheese
Wednesday Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
Vegetarian Roast & Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Potatoes and Country Veg Mix
Two Tone Shortbread
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
Oven Baked Risotto
Vegetarian Roast
Selection of vegetables available daily
Shortbread or Blackcurrant Cheesecake
Thursday Beef Lasagne
Vegetarian Lasagne
Spring Vegetable Mix & Garlic Bread
Carrot Cake
Beef Lasagne
Cajun Chicken with Black Bean & Sweetcorn Rice
Vegetarian Lasagne
Selection of vegetables available daily
Apple Pie or Carrot Cake
Friday Fish Fingers
Quorn Nuggets
Chips & Spaghetti Hoops
Chocolate Krispie Cake
Battered Cod
Pork Hotdog
Quorn Hotdog
Selection of vegetables available daily
Chocolate Krispie Cake
In addition to pudding you may also help yourself to a piece of fruit . Also available daily - yogurt, jelly, Angel Delight
& cheese & biscuits. All desserts served with Birds Custard.
MAIN COURSE
Chicken or Paneer Tikka
Masala
Chicken Pie or Quorn &
Vegetable Pie
Roast Beef & Yorkshire
Vegetarian Roast
Beef or Vegetarian
Lasagne
Fish Fingers or Quorn Nuggets
VEGETABLES Sweetcorn Broccoli Florets Country
Vegetable Mix Spring
Vegetables Spaghetti Hoops
POTATOES, PASTA & RICE
Brown Rice Herby Diced
Potatoes Roast Potatoes Garlic Bread Chips
DESSERT Oat, Lemon & Raisin Cookie
Chocolate Sponge & Chocolate Sauce
Shortbread & Custard
Carrot Cake Chocolate Krispie
Cake
Yoghurt or cheese & biscuits are also available as an alternative to the dessert of the day. Fresh fruit will be offered daily.
AFTERNOON
SNACK Watermelon Cheese Straw &
Salsa Satsuma
Oatcakes & Cheese
Cucumber & Tzatziki
Water will be available with the afternoon snack.
KINDERGARTEN MENU
After School Club Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday
Main Jacket
Potato & Fillings
Toast & Toppings
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Sandwich Selection &
Crudités
Tomato & Mascarpone
Sauce
Dessert Mini
Blueberry Fresh Fruit
Basket Cheese & Biscuits
Chocolate Brownie
Fresh Fruit Basket
This week’s lucky lottery winner is
Remember there will be many “doors of opportunity” this year. Try to make the most of opportunities that come your way.
Weekly Diary w/c 19 November 2018 Anti Bully Week—Theme: Respect
Monday 19 Brownies Eadon Hall 15:40—17:00
Rainbows Busy room 15:40—17:00
Bushcraft Information Evening Pre Prep Hall 16:00
Wednesday 21 Hockey (Girls): U11 ‘A’ IAPS National Finals Rugby School 07:30
Hockey (Girls): U10 ‘A’ LGJS Tournament Away 14:00
Rugby: U11 ‘A’ vs Grace Dieu Home 14:30
Thursday 22 Year 5 Dance Workshop for Thanksgiving Eadon Hall 09:00—15:15
Year 4 Global Leicester event 09:00—15:30
Hockey (Girls): Year 3 House Hockey Home 14:00
Rugby: U8 ‘A’ & ‘B’ & U9 ‘A’ vs Grace Dieu Away 14:30
Beavers Scout Hut 16:15—17:15
Friday 23 SoundBites Pre Prep Hall 12:45
Cubs Scout Hut 16:15—17:15
Music: Murray Greig: Intonation & Tuning Recital Hall 16:30
Scouts Scout Hut 17:45—19:30
Saturday 24 Gymnastics: IAPS National Competition Kent College 09:00—18:00
Rugby: U9 ‘A’ & ‘B’ Witham Hall Tournament Away 10:00