DATES FOR THE DIARY

Wednesday 5th October - Year 6

trip to Royal Academy of Arts

Tuesday 11th October

Netball U11 Tournament at Westward

Prep school grounds

Tuesday 11th October PTA AGM—8.00pm in hall

Wednesday 12th October

Harvest Assembly

Wednesday 12th October Open Morning for prospective parents

10.00 a.m.

Friday 14th October Netball match at home v Staines Prep

Monday 17th to Friday 21st

October - TEST WEEK

Friday 21st October

Mufti Day in aid of Shooting Star

Children’s Hospice

Friday 21st October

Football and Netball match at home v

Westward Prep

Friday 21st October

Parents Drop-in 3.40-5.00 p.m.

Friday 21st October

PTA Spooks and Spells—6.30-

8.30pm

September 2011

Issue 142

Dear Parents

A belated but very warm ―welcome back‖ for the autumn term.

Judging by holiday news received from the children, you all managed

to have a good break and travelled both far and near. It is amazing

how quickly we get back into the swing of things and I am delighted to

see how well the children have settled into their new classes and

routines. A special ―well done‖ to our new Nursery and Reception

children who have all made a very good start. It was also lovely to

meet many of our new parents at our recent parents’ reception (see

photographs overleaf)

Over the summer, while pupils and teachers had a well-earned break,

Ashton House was nonetheless far from quiet. Mr Turner took the

opportunity of continuing his programme of improvements for the

school which have included extensive refurbishment of the infant

toilets in No. 52 and the installation of new mini computer suites in

Reception and Year 1 classrooms. We are all now greatly enjoying

these developments and I understand these will be continuing over the

course of the coming year. Watch this space!

All parents will have by now had the opportunity of meeting their

child’s class teacher for our traditional ―start of year‖ discussion.

Please remember that we will also offer a drop-in session after school

on Friday 21st October if needed as well as the second formal parent

consultations in November. You should all have your child’s teacher

email address and of course additional appointments can be made via

the school office if necessary.

I have already sent out a letter drawing your attention to our PTA and

very much hope to gain plenty of support. Please return the slip to the

school office indicating whether or not you will be able to attend the

PTA AGM to be held in the school hall on Tuesday 11th October at 8

p.m. Our first special social event is our ever-popular Spooks and

Spells Halloween party on Friday 21st October. More news on that to

follow shortly.

Best wishes to you all for a happy and successful autumn term.

Mrs Grundberg

Head Teacher

Ashton House School Is A Nut Free Zone

HALF TERM

MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER TO FRIDAY

28TH OCTOBER

New Parents Reception 2011

PARKING REMINDER

Can we remind you not to park your vehicles at ANY TIME over the entrances to the school. This causes

a parking hazard for our school bus and a danger to parents and children entering or leaving the school.

We have also received several complaints from our neighbours about parents parking across their

property therefore making it difficult for them to gain access. We are sure that you can appreciate that this

is unacceptable.

Therefore we would really welcome your cooperation to ensure that the safety of all of our children and

parents is of the utmost importance and that you consider our neighbours when parking your vehicle.

Simon Turner

Principal

SAFETY REMINDER

At the end of the school day once pupils are dismissed to parents and carers, parents and carers are

responsible for their children’s supervision and welfare. The majority of you leave once you have

collected your children but if for any reason you remain on school premises – perhaps waiting for an older

child - please ensure your children wait by your side and are not allowed to play in an uncontrolled

manner. Steps, walls, flowerbeds and neighbouring gardens are I am sure you will agree out of bounds.

There have been a couple of occasions last week when pupils were seen climbing on the wall in front of

the school and playing in the grounds of No. 48. This is clearly private property and it is important that we

maintain good relations with our neighbours. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this

important matter.

Mrs Grundberg

Head Teacher

UNIFORM REMINDER

A reminder that the school’s winter uniform must be worn on return to school after the half term

holiday on Monday 31st October.

Please ensure that your child has the correct and full school uniform and that all items of uniform are

named, where possible with sewn-in labels.

If you need to buy any new items of uniform please visit the school uniform shop:

Dolphin House

364 Richmond Road

East Twickenham

Middlesex, TW1 2DA

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

SPORTS EVENTS Football

Hampton Boys 5-a-side Football Tournament

On Saturday 3rd September our Year 5 and Year 6 five-a-side

football teams represented Ashton House in the Hampton School

tournament. The children involved in the Year 6 team were Prem

Sodhi (Captain), Rohan Khanna, Sevak Sohi, Hafsa Saadiq, Jhosh

Gosai, Kurun Dutt and Gaurav Kharaud. The children involved in

the Year 5 team were Anoop Sandhu (Captain), Uzair Khan,

Ramneek Singh, Jaskeerat Singh, Blake Cullen, Himanish Joshi

and Lewis Ince. All children competed well and came away with a number of wins, creditable draws and

marginal loses against some very tough teams.

Ashton House v Danesfields Manor

On Friday 23rd September our Year 5 and Year 6 six-a-side teams competed against Danesfield Manor

School at the Goals Soccer Centre. Both teams competed extremely well with the Year 6 team achieving a

memorable win and had the Danesfield Year 5 team not had an outstanding striker, the score would have

been much closer. Well done to all children involved. The teams were: Year 6 - Prem Sodhi (Captain),

Davinjit Gill, Rohan Khanna, Sevak Sohi, Lewis Ince, Rajun Sembhi and Hafsa Saadiq. Year 5 - Anoop

Sandhu (Captain), Uzair Khan, Ramneek Singh, Jaskeerat Singh,

Bilal Saiyed, Blake Cullen, Hassan Mehr and Himanish Joshi.

Y 6 - Ashton House 7 vs Danesfield Manor 5

Lewis (x2), Rajun (x2), Davinjit (x2), Sevak

Y 5 - Ashton House 2 vs Danesfield Manor 5

Jaskeerat (x2)

Mr Miles

P.E. & Sports Co-ordinator

Netball

Ashton House School V Danesfield Manor School

On Friday 16th September the Year 5 & 6 Netball Team

(Jaya (C), Anabel , Hafsa, Aaisha, Helena, Khushi,

Puneet, Donya) warmed up eagerly to play our first

match of the Autumn Term. Both teams looked quietly

confident but with a long practice break and a new team

I knew that the game could go any way. Ashton House

got off to a flying start, passing quickly and confidently

resulting in 3 superb early goals. Danesfield played well

in spurts but could not get past our excellent defence.

Ashton House dominated the 2nd Quarter with another 2

goals leaving Danesfield struggling to get back into the game. The 3rd Quarter saw Danesfield up their game

and claw back 2 goals. In the final Quarter we sealed our win with another 2 goals leaving the final score at

7-3 to Ashton House. A MASSIVE well done to the whole team and to Momin and Krishna for playing so

well in their first match.

Jaya Sudera

Captain

UPDATES Junior Sports and Swimming

Both Friday sports afternoons at the Goals Soccer Centre / Grasshoppers and Tuesday afternoon swimming

lessons at Isleworth Recreation centre have started well this term. Well done to all our Junior children for a

fantastic start to both of these important aspects of our weekly timetable and particularly the Year 3 children

who are new to both.

Thank you to parents for ensuring the children have all the correct uniform so they can participate as

successfully as they have so far.

Mr Miles

P.E. & Sports Co-ordinator

Children’s school records

If your child requires any medication whilst they are at school please ensure that a

parent/guardian brings the medication to the office and completes a School

Medicine Form. The medication will then be stored in the medical cabinet or

refrigerator as required. Long term medication such as inhalers or Epipens are kept

in the medical cabinet and administered as advised on the School Medicine Form.

All medication is labelled and teachers will always take medication on trips and

outings.

It is extremely important that you keep the school informed of any changes regarding your child whether it

be contact information changing or medical records. It is very important that we have the most accurate

records to ensure your child health and safety whilst at school.

Many thanks

Ms Ince

School Office

Junior Road Safety Officers

To promote walking to school Ashton House has two Junior Road Safety Officers.

Momin Mukhtar - Year 6 (continued from last year)

Puneet Sidhu - Year 5

They will be promoting road safety throughout the school. Keep your eyes and ears open!!

Miss Quigley

JRSO Coordinator

MUSIC 2010/11 EXAM RESULTS

Congratulations and well done to all the following pupils who took

music exams:

Teacher Instrument Grade

Piyali Mukherjee-Bose Mr Reid Piano Grade 1 Distinction

Sevak Sohi Mr Reid Piano Grade 1 Pass

Imogen King Mr Reid Piano Grade 1 Pass

Himanish Joshi Mr Reid Piano Grade 1 Pass

Jaya Sudera Mr Reid Piano Grade 3 Merit

Lewis Ince Mr Reid Piano Grade 3 Pass

Prem Sodhi Mrs Langfield Piano Grade 1 Pass

Blake Cullen Mrs Langfield Piano Grade 1 Pass

Logan Cullen Miss Clarke Singing Grade 2 Pass

Piyali Mukherjee-Bose Miss Clarke Singing Grade 1 Merit

Blake Cullen Miss Clarke Singing Grade 1 Pass

Sonali Ramsurrun Mrs Offer Recorder Completed Preparatory

Anisha Thind Mrs Offer Recorder Completed Preparatory

Rhea Brar Mrs Offer Recorder Completed Preparatory

Sofia Grushkevych Mrs Offer Recorder Completed Preparatory

Esha Sudera Mrs Offer Recorder Completed Preparatory

Any further results that are still to be advised will be announced in a future newsletter.

CONGRATULATIONS

Competition Winner

Congratulations to Jaya Sudera—Year 6 who designed a Road

Safety Poem showing Debra the Zebra. Her poem is featured

on The Hounslow Primary School Calendar for October.

Miss Quigley

WOW Coordinator

WELL DONE !

G.D.H. TRANSPORT

Transport provided to and from Ashton House School by experienced and qualified, fully

enhanced C.R.B. checked, female driver. Collected from your front door in the morning

and returned to your front door in the afternoon.

Children transported in an up-to-date mini bus with dual seats, 3-point seat belts with

integral headrests and air-conditioning.

Please contact Gaby Dalena for price and availability.

THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF ASHTON HOUSE SCHOOL BY G.D.H.

TRANSPORT

OPERATING THIS SERVICE SINCE 1995

Gaby—07799 263061

ALL SOCIAL BOOKINGS WELCOME

NOTICES Lost Blazer

Please can all parents check their child’s blazers as Nikhal Nannar in Year 4 had a new blazer with his name

on and it is now missing. It went missing on Tuesday 20th September, all cloakrooms have been searched

and nothing has been handed into lost property. If you do find this please can you bring it into the office on

Monday so that it can be returned.

Ms Ince

School Office