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AUTUMN TERM 2016, issue 7 Page 1
In this issue...
2 Head’s Lines Senior School Open Days
3 Key Dates for next half term
4 Christmas Shoebox Appeal
5 Sports Results
6 Menu Pre-Prep News
7 Rainbows Parent Zone
AUTUMN TERM
Newsletter Autumn Term 2016
Issue 7 21st October
Poppies on Sale at school during
the week beginning 7th Nov
PrePrePre---Prep NewsPrep NewsPrep News Consultation Evening
Appointments Please be advised that confirmation of your
appointment time for the Parents’ Consultation
Evening will be sent home in your child’s book bag
today.
Winter UniformWinter UniformWinter Uniform We expect everyone to
wear winter uniform when we return to school after
half term, Monday 7th November
so please ensure you have all the necessary uniform
and that it is appropriately named.
DIARY SHEET 7th—13th November 2016
venue Arrive/Depart
Collect/Return
Mon 7 Nov
Term re-starts—Back in Winter Uniform
Rugby Training starts
Poppies on Sale all week
Tues 8 Nov Lower School Assessment Week
3.00 Girls Hockey U8 A & B v Lingfield home
Wed 9 Nov 2.30
Girls Hockey U13 Pink & Grey v St. Michael’s home
Girls Hockey U11 Pink & Grey v St. Michael’s home
Girls Hockey U10 Pink & Grey v St. Michael’s away
5.30 Y6 Consultation Evening theatre
Thurs 10 Nov
8.40 Y8 Remembrance Assembly—Parents invited to attend—coffee will be served from 8.20am in the Common Room.
Y8 CR
1.00 Girls U9 A Hockey Tournament @ Lingfield away 1.00 5.30
2.30 Boys Football U9 Pink & B v St. Michael’s away
2.30 Boys Football U8 A & C v St. Michael’s home
5.30 Pre-Prep Consultation Evening 7.00
Fri 11 Nov Y6—8 Author Event (Andy Briggs) theatre
3.15 Reception Open Classrooms 3.30
Sat 12 Nov 9.00 Y4 & 5 Production Rehearsals home 12.00
Sun 13 Nov 10.40 Remembrance Service in TW
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The following celebrate their birthday during half term:
Dylan Horton 24th Oct Henry Hird Daniel Ribbens Joseph Stafford
29th Oct
Benjamin Amos 25th Oct Amy Hall 31st Oct
Gigi Sandor Cerys Wakeling
26th Oct Henry Kirby 4th Nov
Luke Baker George Owen
28th Oct Jack Worthington 5th Nov
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HEAD’S LINES
CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations………
The following children were congratulated in Assembly this week: Charlotte Hemming—Lexia Reading Level 7
Congratulations to Year 7 for a brilliant Form assembly on Thursday which highlighted the different skills that everyone has and the different people who are admired, whether famous or personal. Many thanks to those parents who attended and thanks to Mr Mansfield for organising it.
Senior School Open Days This is the season of Independent Senior School Open Days and I have received information from the following:
Sackville School Co-Ed Day Thursday 3rd November 11.00am 01732 836401 www.sackvilleschool.co.uk
Benenden Girls Boarding Saturday 12th November 9.45am 01580 240592 or [email protected]
Judd School For Y6 Pupils/Parents only Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th October 2016 9.30am-10.30am
There will be spaces for about 80 families on each morning (parking off-site) and in order to secure a place for one of the sessions, parents should book a place online via our website after receipt of the 11+ results on 13th October 2016.
I am always pleased to discuss future schools.
Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne CollegeEastbourne College———Hotel du VinHotel du VinHotel du Vin Eastbourne College will be holding an ‘Information Evening’ at the Hotel du Vin in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 17 November, 6.00 – 8.00pm. This will be an ideal opportunity for parents to meet staff from the College and to learn a little more about the su-perb opportunities they offer full-boarding and day pupils.
· Eastbourne College Information Evening · Thursday 17 November 2016, 6.00 – 8.00pm · Drinks and canapés at the Hotel du Vin, Calverley Road, Tunbridge
Wells, Kent TN1 2LY If you would like to attend , please email me and I will reserve a place for you.
Lost and Lost and Lost and FoundFoundFound Please claim from the School Office.
Prep School House Points
1st Mackinnon 7739
2nd Grange 7273
3rd Baden-Powell 7223
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Key Dates for next half term
Mon 7th Nov School restarts—Winter Uniform Tues 8th Nov Lower School Assessment Week Wed 9th Nov Y6 Consultation Evening 5.30pm Thurs 10th Nov Y8 Remembrance Assembly (Parents welcome) Pre-Prep Consultation Evening 5.30—7.00pm Fri 11th Nov Y6—8 Author Event—Andy Briggs Reception Open Classroom 3.15—3.30pm Sat 12th Nov Lower School Production Rehearsal 9.00—12 noon Sun 13th Nov Remembrance Day 10.40 –11.30am Mon 14th Nov Upper School Assessment Week Y4 trip to Gatton Park Wed 16th Nov Pre-Prep Consultation Evening 5.30—7.00pm Thurs 17th Nov Y5 Consultation Evening 5.30pm Fri 18th Nov Children in Need—more information to follow Prayer Meeting 9.00am Sat 19th Nov Lower School Production Rehearsal (Y3—5) 9.00—12.00noon Mon 21st Nov Rugby starts Thurs 24th Nov Y7 Art trip to Eastbourne College 11.00—6.00pm No Lower School Clubs Lower School Production 7.00pm Fri 25th Nov No Lower School Clubs Lower School Production 7.00pm Sat 26th Nov Y7 2016 Award Assessments Tues 29th Nov Y4 Consultation Evening 5.30pm Thurs 1st Dec Y8 Consultation Evening 5.30pm Fri 2nd Dec Reception Open Classroom 3.15—3.30pm Thurs 8th Dec NO PREP / NO CLUBS Christmas Carol Service at St. John’s Church 7.00pm Fri 9th Dec Later Years Christmas Show Coffee served in the Dining Room beforehand 9.15am Sat 10th Dec PA Christmas Fair 10.00—12.00pm ORHS Football Match 12.00—1.00pm Mon 12th Dec NO CLUBS ALL WEEK—Prep and After School Care as normal Choir singing in Royal Victoria Place 11.30—12.30pm Tues 13th Dec 2L Open Classroom 8.00—8.20am 2M/1P/1S Open Classroom 8.25—8.40am Wed 14th Dec Early Years Christmas Show — Coffee served in the Dining Room beforehand 9.15am Senior Choir singing at Pembury Hospital 11.30—12.30pm Thurs 15th Dec Y3 & 4 to Trinity Theatre—Cinderella 9.45—12.30pm Christmas Lunch/Parties Fri 16th Dec End of Term Pre-Prep 11.45am Lower School 12.00noon Upper School 12.15pm
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Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Following our House assemblies this week, we hope you will support our annual Shoebox Appeal, organised by the Southborough and Pembury satellite club of Tunbridge Wells Rotary. For further information follow this link:
http://www.rotaryshoebox.org/
Through this initiative, children and families in Eastern Europe receive shoeboxes at Christmas. We are looking to collect non- food items, small enough to fit into a shoebox, to send to children, whose only Christmas gift will be the items in the shoebox. There are 3 categories for the shoeboxes:-
• Children from 0 to 7 years old • Children from 8 to 11 years old • Teenagers
There will be a female shoebox and male shoebox for each category and the items that are acceptable to send can include:-
Toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo Stationery, small books, notepads Toys, games (nothing that needs a battery) Gloves, scarves, hats, combs, mirrors Soaps, sponges, flannels, hair decorations Teenage items cosmetics, stationery, games
Items should be new or of good quality, remembering that the recipient will be opening the box in eager anticipation and, especially with toys for the children, quite possibly the first real gifts they have received for a very long time. We hope you will kindly support this Shoebox Appeal and bring in your donations to your child’s class teach-er by Friday November 11th. We will then pass them on to Mr Cornish and members of Rotary Club for col-lection and packing into special boxes. (DO NOT prepare your own shoebox as all donations will be sorted appropriately at the depot). Thank you for your co-operation. The School Council
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Sports Results
Girls Hockey
Date Opposition Match Score Scorers Girl Of Match Report By
19/10 St. Andrew’s
U13 (a) Lost 0—4 Phoebe Andrews Florence Bangs
U11 Pink (h) Won 4 –3 Ada Grieve (2) Madeleine Kilgarriff Livvy Spark
The whole team Madeleine Kilgarriff
U11 Grey (h) Won 2—0 Nina Moon Bella Williams
Nina Moon Anabella Woodwards
U10 Pink (h) Lost 1—2 Georgia Sax The whole team! Lilia Rush
U10 Grey (h) Won 4—1
Lucy Blaber Amelia Hemming Annabel Moore Clara Morgan-Yonge
The whole team! Lucia Bell
Football
Date Opposition Match Score Scorers Player of the Match Report read by
19/10 St. Ronan’s
Colts A (a) Won 1—0 Alfie Sadlier Tom Owen Ben Amos
Colts B (a) Drew 1—1 Matthew Wells All the team for great effort Tom Fyffe
Colts C (H) Won 7—0
Henry Trickey (4) William Plunkett Alex Timms Oliver Pickles
The whole team—well played! Will Plunkett
Colts D (h) Won 2—0 Thomas Parker Hugo Griffiths
The whole team! Thomas Parker
House Competition Results Competition 1st (50pts) 2nd (30pts) 3rd (15pts)
2M Dodgeball Grange Baden-Powell Mackinnon
2L Dodgeball Mackinnon Grange Baden-Powell
RA Obstacle Races Mackinnon Baden-Powell Grange
RW Obstacle Races Grange Mackinnon Baden-Powell
1P Obstacle Races Grange Baden-Powell Mackinnon
Colts A Football Grange Baden-Powell Mackinnon
Colts B Football Baden-Powell Grange Mackinnon
6L Dodgeball Baden-Powell Mackinnon Grange
6W Dodgeball Grange Mackinnon Baden-Powell
5B Dodgeball Grange Baden-Powell Mackinnon
5S Dodgeball Baden-Powell Grange/Mackinnon
Yr4 Football Mackinnon Baden-Powell Grange
Yr3 Football Baden-Powell Mackinnon Grange
Current Standing 1st Grange 450 2nd Mackinnon 375 3rd Baden Powell 365
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Week beginning 29th September
Monday Chicken Fajitas, Salad, Sour Cream & Cheese
Vegetable Fajitas
Homemade Vanilla Muffin
Tuesday Roast Lamb, Roast Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots, Mint Sauce, Gravy,
Vegetable Roast or Asparagus Quiche
Fresh & Dried Fruit Selection, Yogurt
Wednesday Gluten free Sausages, Mashed Potatoes & Mixed Vegetables, Gravy
Vegetarian Sausages
Rice Pudding & Jam
Thursday Bolognaise Pasta Bake, Salad & Crusty Bread
Ratatouille, Crusty Bread
Millionaire Shortbread
Friday Cod Goujons, Chips & Peas or Baked Beans
Egg Florentine
Jam Sponge & Custard
Daily Soup and Salad Bar
Soup At least 2 options of a meat /fish based dish & at least 1 vegetarian main course.
Up to 10 side salads, plus freshly baked baguettes for added carbohydrate, grated cheese as an option with the vegetarian soups on Tuesdays for added protein.
From previous experience we know Year 1 and 2 boys will be challenged with their shirt buttons, especially the top collar button, and tying their own school tie after half term when winter uniform must be worn. It will be really helpful if you can spend some time over half term practising these skills with your child. Buttons may need to be re-adjusted to leave room for little fingers. (In many cases buttons have been sewn on too tightly.)
May we also ask that you take the opportunity over half term to ensure your child’s hair meets school expectations. A reminder from the Parents Handbook— Hair should be kept tidy and trendy styles avoided please. Girls must use hair clips or bands to keep long hair off the face. These must be plain white, pink or brown in colour and hairbands should be narrow.
Winter weather may be with us from November so please ensure fleece hat, gloves and scarf are clearly named. Thank you for your co-operation. Enjoy half term!
Pre-Prep News
AUTUMN TERM 2016, issue 7 Page 7
Autumn Term 2 Programme 2016
Tuesday from 3.45 – 5.15pm
Rainbows have already enjoyed the following activities so far this term: Shadow Fun, Rainbow Olympics, Rainbow Charity, Animal Smoothies, Table Manners and In the Salon
And we have these to look forward to after half term:
8th Nov Guess Who? 15th Nov No Rainbows 22nd Nov My Special Things 29th Nov What am I doing? 6th Dec Pyjama Party 13th Dec Promise Party
Parent Zone
Parent Zone From VR to Pokémon, from Instagram to Snapchat, it’s often difficult to keep up with new digital trends that our children are using. Parent Zone have an excellent advice section on their website helping make this all a little bit clearer. Guidance on the latest technology, including benefits and risks are all explained helping you make informed decisions at home. The site is always being updated to include new articles so definitely one to bookmark.
https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-info
