“Junk” Orchestra Our presenter for the Junk Orchestra day was a tremendously energetic character, who sometime manages to create melodic sounds out of completely makeshift bits of items destined for re-cycling – plastic bottles, bits of tubing, car wheels, sticks. Elastic bands served as guitar strings, yoghurt cartons as guitar bridges, old traffic cones as megaphones. Monday’s assembly was a delight for the whole school, as the various “instruments” mixed together to create a tremendously rich, catchy sound. Later on, Years 3 and 4, who had raided their own bins for all manner of containers, packets and cartons, created their own instruments. So now, if any of us are ever stranded on a desert island, we won’t be short of instruments….

Bronte School Headmaster’s Newsletter 66

18 March 2016

French Day Once again Bronte School was transformed into a little corner of France spending "une très bonne journée" in the company of Cyrille from Frog et Rosbif. The day started with a French breakfast comprising chocolat chaud, du café, du thé or jus d'orange accompanied by warm croissants. There was a great turnout of parents and their children enjoying a convivial chat "en français" of course. The children enjoyed various activities during the day like crêpe making, studying a French artist, French board games, dual language books, French DVDs and a French pic-nic. There was some amazing acting in French with the children being able to demonstrate their ability to participate in some mini role plays. It was delightful to have four lst Year A level French students from Mayfield Grammar School to join in the fun and support the pupils. Many thanks to Madame Baldacci, Cyrille and all the team.

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Teatime Concert The children out on superb performances during the concert, which, with the Infants and Junior Choirs together with the instrumentalists, featured every single member of the School. Both choirs were superb, and there were fine individual performances in saxophone, clarinet, piano, violin and percussion. Many congratulations to all the young performers. Thanks too to music teachers, Mr Scarff, Mrs Shoebridge and Miss Hakanen, and to organisers Mrs Gordon and Mrs Ansell.

Looking Ahead Week 11 (clubs operate normally until and including Tuesday 22nd March) Monday, 21st March Reception, Years 1 and 2: “Minibeast” workshop (Don’t ask….) (Science room, within school day) Parents’ Evening 1 (3.45 – 7.00pm, classrooms) Refreshments available 4.00 – 5.00pm, School Hall; booking of 10 minute slots through class teachers Tuesday, 22nd March Years 5 and 6: visit to The Historic Dockyard, Chatham(within school day) Wednesday, 23rd March Parents’ Evening 2 (details as above) Reception Class - Forest School (am) School Council meeting at 4pm Year 5: class assembly (9.00am, School Hall). All parents welcome Thursday, 24th March Term ends (12.00 noon) --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 1 Wednesday, 20th April Summer Term 2016 starts (8.45am)