No. 82 Friday 6th January2012 With this newsletter you will receive Curriculum Letters Nursery—Year 6 Spring Concerts Letter and permission slip from Mrs Thompson Years 2—6 Spring Term Calendar and Fixtures List

Dear Parents, Welcome back to Kew College, and we wish you all a very happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year. It was a real delight to see the children again yesterday despite the downpour which hit us at the crucial moment. The children, as ever, were undeterred and headed off to their lessons with their customary enthusiasm. It is impossible to feel anything other than positive in their presence! We have a busy term ahead. The Year 6 children came in on Monday for a warm-up before launching into their exams. We wish them all the best and are very proud of the way in which they are supporting each other. We are planning another exciting School Birthday on Friday 23rd March and will also be holding events to highlight our school charity, Just a Drop, on World Water Day, March 22nd. On March 5th and March 12th we will as a new venture be holding two musical evenings in St Luke’s Church Hall. This is an opportunity to showcase the whole range of music at Kew College and we think these will be exciting evenings. A letter with details is attached. May I wish you all the very best for 2012. Anne Dobell

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES SPRING TERM 2012

Monday 9th January

Monday Clubs Begin First Debating Club Table Tennis (Hall) El Club Espanol (KG)

1.00pm – 1.30pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Junior Choral Club begins – Sedum collection 3.30 – 4.30pm

Tuesday 10th January

Tuesday Clubs Begin Jazz Dance (Hall), Arts and Crafts Y4 – 6 (Art Room) Computer – Sedum collection Multi Fit - Sedum collection

3.30 – 4.30pm

Wednesday 11th January

Orchestra Begins – Please take your child to the Sedum

8.00am

Wednesday Clubs Begin Games Club (playground) Little Golfers (Hall) Years 2 – 3 Arts and Crafts (Art Room)

3.30 – 4.30pm

Thursday 12th January

First Swimming Session

Thursday Clubs Begin Cookery Club (Nursery) – Please note longer ses-sion

3.30 – 4.30pm 3.30 – 5.00pm

Y5 Fencing Club – Sedum collection Keyboard Ensemble – Sedum collection

3.30 – 4.30pm

Y6 Fencing Club – Sedum collection 4.40 – 5.40pm

Friday 13th January

Year 1 Cake Sale

Perform Drama Workshop Nursery – Year 2 In School (Sedum)

CLUBS There are still a few places in El Club Espanol on Mondays, Little Golfers on Wednesdays and Cookery Club and Fencing for both Year 5 and Year 6 on Thursdays . If your child wishes to join please contact the school office. Thank you Julia Burgess

Please ensure that your children have the following for games ; Boys from 3 - 6 will need gum shields and studded boots kept in a boot bag. Girls in Years 5 and 6 will require shin pads and gum shields for hockey. Please check boots are cleaned weekly during the rugby season. Hats, gloves, Cagoules must be worn. Swimming First session is Thursday 12th January Thank You Mrs Frost

GAMES NOTICE

Doors Door exits for classes are as follows: Mon-Thurs: NR 11:30 Main Door NY 15:30 Main Door KG 15:10 Main Door Yr 1M 15:15 Main Door Yr 1B 15:15 Side Door YR 2 15:20 Main Door Yr3B 15:20 Main Door Yr 3S 15:20 Side Door Yr 4 15:25 Main Door Yr 5 15:40 Side Door Yr 6 15:40 Main Door Friday times are as normal and the door exits are as above. Nursery children will come into the Nursery gate but parents are asked to leave buggies

outside the school on the office side of the front door.

Richmond Council’s Safety Education Team is offering one-to-one cycle training to adults and children who live, work or study in the borough. The training costs £5 for a 2-hour session and must end on 1 March 2012. Please see this link for the details and booking form http://www.richmond.gov.uk/1-2-1_cycling_adults_and_children

MARCH OPEN MORNINGS Monday 19th March 8.20 – 8-35am

Year 3 Kindergarten Blue and Green – 1st half of the Register Form 1M and 1B – 1st half of the Register

Tuesday 20th March 8.20 – 8.35am

Kindergarten Blue and Green – 2nd half Register Form 1M and 1B – 2nd half of the Register

Wednesday 21st March 8.20 – 8.35am

Year 4 Form 2M and 2B – 1st half of the Register

Thursday 22nd March 8.20 – 8.35

Form 2M and 2B– 2nd half

FEBRUARY OPEN MORNINGS Monday 6th February 8.20 – 8.35am

Year 3 Kindergarten Blue and Green – 1st half of the Register Form 1M and 1B – 1st half of the Register

Tuesday 7th February 8.20 – 8.35am

Kindergarten Blue and Green – 2nd half of the Register Form 1M and 1B – 2nd half of the Register

Wednesday 8th February 8.20 – 8.35am

Form 2M and 2B – 1st half of the Register Year 4

Thursday 9th February 8.20 – 8.35am

Form 2M and 2B – 2nd half of the Register

Congratulations to our Golden winners this week! YEAR 3

Oliver Charlie