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KING’S HOUSE SCHOOL
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Newsletter
30 November 2018
Dear Parents
Music performances have been to the fore again this week. In our assembly on
Monday morning we heard from our Year 7 rock band with a wonderful rendition of
‘Johnny be good’, and also from two individual pianists. Around the same time, we
had our final singers’ Breakfast Concert of the term taking place in the Dining Hall –
under the lovely Christmas lights. Then later in the afternoon, we were
treated a great range of pieces, styles and instruments at our Ensembles’ Tea
Concert. We heard from the strings group, the orchestra, various rock bands and the
brass group. It definitely showed what talent we have here. Many of these boys
were then involved in taking their ABRSM exams on Wednesday too. And
finally in assembly on Thursday morning we heard from our two Year 8 boy bands!
The SD lobby has a wonderful display of photos from the House Photo
Competition. The theme was shadows and there were some very clever
interpretations of this. Well done to the winner, Freddie.
We had two teams from Years 7 and 8 head off to the Kids’ Literary Quiz on
Monday afternoon too at King’s College Wimbledon. It would be fair to say that
both teams got off to a slow start but our Year 8 finished strongly coming in 6th out
of 40 teams.
Rugby fixtures continue, and we’ve heard about matches (and big wins) against
St John’s Beaumont this week. Well done as well to the Year 1 and Year 2s who had
their mini-football tournaments this week.
Carol Service - a quick reminder about the Carol Service. Unfortunately due to
restrictions laid down by the church the service will only be for the boys in Years 4
and 8 and obviously all of the singers and readers. Parents of all those boys are
welcome but if you are not in that category and would like to come along, please let
Jeanette know.
Mark Turner
A Gold Lino Cut Skull
by Archie
Notes from the Nursery Department
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Post your cards here!
Nativity display A sparkling star!
Christmas stories
Dear Parents
I am writing this after just running through a dress rehearsal with the Butterfly children and they looked so
delightful in their beautiful costumes! Thank you so much for providing them, you really are in for a treat
next week. The Caterpillar Class were our first audience and sat and listened beautifully for the whole
performance.
Christmas has really arrived in the Nursery, we have twinkling stars made by the children hanging up in the
classrooms and their teachers have been providing some wonderfully festive story times. The Butterflies
have made a Christmas post box so if the children would like to send cards to each other they are very
welcome to pop them in the post box. Then our little Elves can help to read the names and deliver them to
the correct trays. It may be Christmas but we take every opportunity to ensure we are still working on letter
recognition in a fun way!
We have so many exciting activities planned for the last few days of this term. The Nativity, Christmas Fair,
Pantomime and hopefully as we have been so good a very special visitor will put in an appearance.
Butterfly Nativity Wednesday 5th
December, gates will open at 10.20am
Have a lovely weekend.
Jane O’Brien
Notes from the Junior Department
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Dear Parents
On Friday afternoon the JD hall was transformed into the King’s House Comedy Club
and we heard the hilarious finalists of our joke competition. The aim of allowing all
boys to have a go at delivering a joke to an audience, to build their communication
skills and confidence, was certainly met and it was wonderful to see everyone having
so much fun in the process. Many thanks to comedian and actress, Sally Phillips, for
coming along to give the boys some positive feedback and encouragement. Also on
Friday, 2D had a visit from the artist D*Face (AKA Dean Stockton) who is a leading
figure in Urban Contemporary Art. Dean talked to the boys about what inspired him
to become an artist. He gave them an individual canvas and got them to design their
own piece of urban contemporary art. The Year 1 and 2 Mini Football Tournaments
were great successes and what a pleasure it was to see the boys entering into the
spirit of them, demonstrating the super skills they acquired during term. There was
fantastic parental support, as ever, and it was good to catch up with some of you on the touch line. 3J gave a brilliant assembly
based on what it would be like if the Romans took over the school. On balance, the boys were in favour of it, although I am not
quite sure the suggested three hour lunch break would be all that productive! Seriously though, the boys’ performance was
excellent and they recalled a huge number of lines which were delivered with aplomb. Simon Gower
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Music News
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Important dates this half term
Tues 4 Dec
Reception Nativity, 9.30am & Year 1 Nativity, 10.30am
Mon 10 Dec SD Carol Service Rehearsal (1-4pm) Year 4, KH Singers,
Chamber Choir
Weds 5 Dec Nursery Nativity, 10.30am Mon 10 Dec SD Carol Service Rehearsal (6-7pm) Chamber Choir and
Adult Choir
Weds 5 Dec Y2 & Y3 Carol Concert, 2pm Tues 11 Dec SD Carol Service Rehearsal (1-4pm) Year 4, KH Singers,
Chamber Choir
Fri 7 Dec SD Carol Service Rehearsal (1-4pm)
Year 4, King’s House Singers, Chamber Choir
Tuesday 11 December SD Carol Service, 6.30pm
Sat 8 Dec JD Christmas Fair - JD Choir, Year 1 Choir, KH
Singers
Well done and thank you to all who performed in the recent Tea Concerts
Chamber Choir held on Mondays AND Wednesdays In order to help them prepare for the prominent role in the Carol Service, the Chamber Choir
will rehearse on both Mondays and Wednesdays at 8am for the final weeks of term. Rehearsals
on Monday will take place in the Music room.
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Sport News
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Well done to the U11AB and D teams who all played
against St Benedict’s on Friday afternoon. Between the
three teams, in their first full outings of the season, they
scored 28 tries! A cracking start to the season!
The U12AB and C teams, and the U13A and B teams
braved the weather on Wednesday afternoon for their
first block fixtures of the season against St John’s
Beaumount. The U13A team showed some promising
developments from their outing at the Wellington
Festival last week and ran in 10 tries. The B team, in
their first run out of the season, scored 6 impressive
tries in an excellent attacking display. All three U12
teams found themselves against some direct and
physical opponents. The boys stuck to their way of
playing, finding space and trying to keep the ball alive.
It was great to see some great tries being scored but
equally some impressive and committed defending.
Old Boy News!
It was fantastic to hear how three of our Year 8 Leavers from
the summer have been getting on. They played in a great
contest between Harrow and Hampton at Allianz Park on
Tuesday afternoon. Reports suggest that the three King’s
House boys were outstanding in the game! Harrow won the
game, but by all accounts Hampton made them work
extremely hard for it. We are really proud of all our leavers
and how they perform at their senior schools after leaving
us.
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Kids Lit Quiz 2018
We were delighted to take part in the Kids’ Lit Quiz again
this week. Now a staple of our school calendar, the quiz is
an annual literary competition that aims to broaden
students’ knowledge and encourage a love of reading.
This year’s South London heat featured nearly forty teams
from the region and was another fiercely-contested
competition. King’s House was represented by two teams
of four boys, one from each of Year 7 & 8.
The quiz, held in the Great Hall at King’s College School,
featured ten rounds and lasted nearly three hours.
Categories this year included, Transport, Creatures,
Detectives and a very competitive Roald Dahl round.
There were on-the-spot cash prizes and book tokens to
be won as well as team category prizes (well done Year
8!). In addition several well-known authors were in
attendance, taking part in the quiz and chatting about
their recent novels. As usual, the extent of reading
knowledge on display was incredibly impressive and it
was lovely to see so many keen readers gathered
together for a lively and a challenging afternoon.
After a slow start, our boys rallied in the second-half and
finished a very respectable 6th (Year 8) and 17th (Year 7).
Congratulations to our formidable readers:
Well done! Mrs C Wilkins
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Year 8 Trip to the Tower of London
When we arrived at the tower, it quickly became
obvious that it had been a symbol of dominance
and superiority throughout the ages. Although it
looked small in comparison to the towering
skyscrapers above, the White Tower was the heart
of the complex and was a powerful sight. We split
into groups and explored the tower. We got to see
the ravens and the Crown Jewels. The other group,
meanwhile, was being giving an excellent view on
the tower by Craig, who was dressed as a knight in
a fantastic costume. Overall, the tower had been a
fantastic trip despite the weather.
By Guy
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Year 8 Panto
‘On Christmas Eve’ Thursday 6 December at 7pm
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**NEXT WEEK**
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Senior Department Carol Service
Tuesday 11 December at 6.30pm
Venue
St Matthias Church,
Church Road, Richmond TW10 6LS
Who - All boys from Year 4, Year 8, King’s House Singer’s,
Chamber Choir and Readers
We look forward to seeing you there
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Toy Donations Needed!
Dear Parents
We are in need of good quality second hand toy
donations, suitable for both boys and girls, for this
year’s Christmas Fair. Examples of suitable toys
are: figurines, cars, Lego, jigsaw puzzles, board
games, science kits, etc. Please only give toys that
appear new (with no missing pieces or damage).
We do not need soft toys or DVDs. The toys will
be sold at the Fair to raise funds for both school
projects and the homeless charity Glass Door.
Thank you once again for your continuous
support! The Christmas Fair Team
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KHS CHRISTMAS FAIR 2018 CAKE STALL
Cakes and Mince Pies Needed!!
We are kindly asking for your baked goods donations to
support the cake stall.
Cupcakes, large cakes and mince pies would all be
greatly appreciated.
All cakes and mince pies must be nut free and please
can any cakes baked at home come with a list of ingredients
in case of allergies.
Please deliver baked goods to the Junior Department on
FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER
We will also be accepting donations on the morning of the fair
(Saturday 8 December).
Please ensure any containers and plates are clearly labelled
so they can be returned to you after the fair .
Thank you in advance for your support
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END OF TERM CHRISTMAS FUN
Wednesday 12 December
Wear your Christmas Jumper [or a funky Jumper] with school
uniform on the last day of term
Any donations will help raise money for Glass Door
PRIZES FOR THE BEST JUMPERS!!!!
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General News
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SD clubs will finish on the
following dates
BBK’s Tuesday 11 December
Brass Ensemble Friday 7 December
Chamber Choir Monday 10 December
Judo Friday Friday 7 December
KH Singers Thursday 6 December
MTech W/C Monday 3 December
SD Orchestra Tuesday 4 December
Swimming Club Thursday 6 December
Tennis Wednesday 5 December
TTRS W/C Monday 10 December
Y4 Football Wednesday 5 December
IMPORTANT REMINDER
All snacks should be nut free.
END OF TERM TIMINGS
Wednesday 12 December
Please note the finishing times
Caterpillar Class—11.30am
Butterfly Class—11.40am
Junior Department—11.50am
Senior Department—12.10pm
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Quiz Page
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QUIZ – Kid’s Lit Questions
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Quiz Page QUIZ PAGE
1. In which series of books by Philip Reeve would you find the Jenny Haniver?
2. Meggie and Mo are father and daughter in a world where stories come
alive. What is the name of the book?
3. What is the surname of Tim and Nick, the hapless detective duo created by
Anthony Horowitz?
4. Which famous Norwegian was Roald Dahl named after?
5. She is a young Wundersmith and rides the Brolly Rail in Nevermoor. Who is
she?
Email your answers to [email protected]
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS QUIZ
1. Four. 2. The Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone, Cloak of Invisibility.
3. Eagle & Horse. 4. Gryffindor. 5. Lockhart.
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