Newsletter

9 November 2018

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From the Head Master

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I do hope you all enjoyed the half-term break. It was lovely to see the children come back refreshed and slot straight back into the swing of things this week.

Year 7 in London I had a fantastic day out with Year 7 yesterday, who, as expected, were most splendid and entertaining company through-out. We spent some time taking in Trafalgar Square before going into the National Gallery to view some of the more well-known paintings, including van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Monet’s The Water-Lily Pond and Holbein’s The Ambassadors. We then enjoyed lunch in Pizza Express before walking down Whitehall, where we saw the preparations underway around the Cenotaph for the national Remembrance Day Service which will be taking place there on Sunday. We then had a fasci-nating guided tour around the Houses of Parliament before finishing the day with a flight on the London Eye, with stunning views of the capital at sunset.

Remembrance Day Service We will be holding our own Remembrance Day Service on Monday at 11.00am in the main car park in front of the bank of poppies that are now in place. Thank you so much for the many, many comments parents have made regarding the pop-pies. They are indeed a lovely and moving tribute to all those who have been affected in wars and conflicts since the end of World War I, 100 years ago.

We will be offering the opportunity for the children and staff to take their own poppy home with them, once we take down the display in a few weeks’ time. There will be a suggested donation for this of £2 which will also go the Poppy Ap-peal, the Royal British Legion's biggest fundraising appeal. As you will know, the money will go to providing lifelong sup-port for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans and their families. Further details regarding how the children can claim their poppy will be given out in due course.

Sports Masterclasses We have recently enjoyed a number of visits from external sports coaches to lead masterclasses with our pupils. Just before half term, James Stedman, Director of Hockey at Rugby School, spent the afternoon working with our U10 girls, and Mike Bayly, Director of Rugby at Rugby School, spent the afternoon working with our U12 boys. More recently, the senior boys enjoyed having Robbie Povey with them for Games on Wednesday. Robbie, who is a former Spratton pupil, is playing for Coventry RFC as well as Canada. I am sure the children gain a huge amount from these sessions.

U10 Rugby Our U10 boys continue their very successful season so far. The As took part in a Rugby Festival at Bilton Grange on Wednesday, winning all their matches and continuing their unbeaten season. Well done, boys.

New Timings In this past week, we have been reviewing some of the changes to the structure of the prep school day we made for the start of this term. Our implementation of a daily reading time has been an unmitigated success, eliciting so many positive and grateful comments from both staff and parents. It is always reassuring to receive feedback of this kind – thank you for doing so. The ‘Reading Time’ ensures that our children read every day, as well as having a calming few moments before afternoon school begins.

Our slightly earlier start to the day of 8.30am has also worked well – thank you for changing your morning routines to adjust to the new timings. May I make a polite request, however, that those children who are often late into school and arrive in Registration late could try to be here on time as the children start the day on the back foot and can miss some important information given out in Registration; it can also be awkward for them to have to come into assembly late. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Parents’ Meetings Our prep school parent/teacher meetings start next week, with the Year 7 meeting on Thursday 15th. These meetings gives you the opportunity to talk to individual teachers about the progress your child is making and to discuss areas for development. The meeting begins at 6.00pm in the Dome with last entry for parents at 7.00pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

Events There are a number of other events taking place next week. We have our annual ‘Music in Quiet Places’ concert in St Andrew’s Church on Monday, always a lovely event, and I am sure Year 3 are looking forward to their visit to the Black Country Living Museum on Thursday.

Tours Finally, I wish all the children going on our sports tours today the very best of luck. I hope they enjoy playing in some tough fixtures, but also enjoy the whole tour experience.

Thank you

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PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to Edward Cassidy and Henry Lewis who have been selected for U13 county hockey. Well done.

Poppy Display

Year 7 Visit to

London

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Music Department

Music in Quiet Places Concert – Monday 12th November

We are looking forward to our next Informal Concert, ‘Music in Quiet Places’, which will take place on Monday 12th November in St Andrew’s Church, Spratton. Performers and siblings will have tea at 4.00 pm, they will then go to their normal clubs and activities after school. Years 7 & 8 will go to prep instead of team practice. Performers and siblings will walk down to the church at 4.50 pm. Pre-Prep siblings will need to be collected from school. Siblings must sit with their parents for the duration of the concert please.

Christmas Concert – Monday 10th December

All of our music ensembles will be performing in the concert, please keep the date free!

Northamptonshire School of Dance - Ballet Exam Results for October 2018

RAD Pre-Primary Class Award:

Isla Allsopp, Sophia McDonald, Florence Morgan,

Bessie Sanders, Freya Shand, Isabel Smith,

Zachary Smith, Shiro Upton

RAD Primary:

Emilia Hamilton – Silver Medal

Claudia Penman – Gold Medal

Amber Bowyer – Gold Medal

Kitty Fowler – Silver Medal

Niku Hunter – Silver Medal

Amelia Wakeford – Silver Medal

RAD Ballet Grade 1:

Ruby Abbott – Silver Medal

Florence Campion – Gold Medal

Hester Milne – Gold Medal

Roisin Sharp – Silver Medal

RAD Ballet Grade 2:

Poppy Bowyer – Silver Medal

Elizabeth Campion – Gold Medal

Scarlett Penman – Gold Medal

Elsa Milne – Silver Medal

Florence Wheeler – Silver Medal

RAD Ballet Grade 3:

Tilly Jenkins – Gold Medal

RAD Ballet Grade 3:

Henry Slater – Class Award Medal

RAD ballet Grade 4:

Francesca Penman – Silver Medal

Emily Beaumont – Silver Medal

Amy Stewart – Silver Medal

Street Dance Exam: Tap Exam:

Florence Morgan Florence Morgan

Niku Hunter Niku Hunter

Shiro Upton Shiro Upton

INSTRUMENT FOR SALE Drum kit for sale, good condition, any offer considered 07989 521214 MISSING INSTRUMENT Oboe in case belonging to Olivia Lewis (X45 is engraved on it).

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Saturday 11th November Amendment: U11 A, B & C Rugby Triangular at Stamford now starts at 10.00 am, boys to be there for 9.30am please. Wednesday 14th November Cancelled: U11C Hockey v Leicester Grammar (A) Addition: U10B Hockey v Leicester Grammar (A) at 3.15 pm Friday 16th November Cancelled: 1st VII, U11A are not now playing in the In2Hockey Tour-nament (H) as, due to the number of teams, they are now through to the next stage. Addition: 5th VII Hockey are now playing in the In2Hockey Tourna-ment (H) from 2-4pm Monday 3rd December Rescheduled: 5th & 6th VII Hockey v Quinton House (H) at 4.00 pm Wednesday 12th December Cancelled: U11 A, B & C Hockey v Warwick Prep (H)

Sport Department

Results TEAM OPPOSITION VENUE DATE RESULT

1st VII Hockey Foremarke Hall Away 7.11.18 Lost 0-7

2nd VII Hockey Foremarke Hall Away 7.11.18 Lost 1-2

3rd VII Hockey Foremarke Hall Away 7.11.18 Won 6-1

4th VII Hockey Foremarke Hall Away 7.11.18 Won 4-1

5th VII Hockey Foremarke Hall Away 7.11.18 Won 11-0

U11 A Hockey Fairfield Prep Home 7.11.18 Lost 0-5

U11 B Hockey Fairfield Prep Home 7.11.18 Lost 2-3

U10 A Hockey Fairfield Prep Home 7.11.18 Lost 1-4

U10 B Hockey Fairfield Prep Home 7.11.18 Drew 1-1

U10 C Hockey Quinton House Home 7.11.18 Lost 0-5

U9 A Hockey Fairfield Prep Away 8.11.18 Won 6-2

U9 B Hockey Fairfield Prep Away 8.11.18 Lost 0-2

U9 C Hockey Fairfield Away 8.11.18 Lost 0-3

U10 A Rugby Bilton Grange Fest. Away 7.11.18 Won 4/4

U9 A Rugby Leicester Grammar Away 8.11.18 Won 35-15

U9 B Rugby Leicester Grammar Away 8.11.18 Won 35-25

Fixture Amendments & Cancellations

Art Department

Christmas Cards Christmas card samples will now be with you. Please note YOU NEED TO PLACE YOUR ORDER direct with Dandy Art-house online at www.thedandyarthouse.com BY 16TH NOVEMBER.

Our ceramic poppies, made by all the children and staff, are now 'growing' at the front of the school in a wonder-ful and colourful display to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the end of World War I.

Commemorative Ceramic Poppy Display

Running for Flavia It has been wonderful to see so many of our Year 4 and 5 pu-

pils running their kilometre to raise money for Flavia’s school

fees in Uganda. We have three weeks to complete the chal-

lenge before pupils will be collecting their sponsorship mon-

ey. Thank you to all parents for

supporting your son/daughter. If

you have misplaced the sponsor

sheet, this can be found by click-

ing the link to our website.

Please do ask your child how they

are getting on.

Keep running!

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Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased clothes at our sale this week.

We raised £ 752.00 for the NSPCC.

Spratton Hall Framed Print

Framed prints of Spratton Hall, painted by Martin Taylor,

are available to purchase for £100. An example of this is

hanging in the school office. Please contact Julie Gallo

on jga@sprattonhall.com if you wish to purchase one

which can be added to your school account.

House Competitions Overall House Chess

4th – Grenville (13 ½ points) 3rd – Drake (14 points) 2nd – Raleigh (15 points) 1st – Frobisher (19 ½ points) Chess Cup to Frobisher

Commemorations for Nigel Townsend

Lost Property Maisie Gowling: tracksuit top (named)

Ben James: OPRO black/yellow/green gumshield (named)

Kate Appleby: Astro Hockey shoes, pink (named)

Poppy Appeal

In support of the poppy appeal, which this year commemorates the

100th anniver-

sary of the end

of World War I,

poppies are

available for

children and

parents in the

school office

for a suggested

donation of

50p—£1 each.

Thank you for

your support.

Heather White Commemorative Bench

Before half-term, we

planted a tree in Mr

Townsend’s memory

and dedicated a new

bench for the Rose

Garden, again, in his

memory.

Cancelled Clubs Thursday 15th November

Table-Tennis and Mandarin Clubs are cancelled. Apologies for

any inconvenience caused.

Following Mrs White’s retirement, she has kindly donated a

bench to the school which is now taking pride of place on the

Terrace.

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S p r a t C h a t

Mrs S Fuller

SHSPA CHRISTMAS FAIR - Wednesday 12th December 2018

Collection boxes for donations for the Christmas Fair are now in the

Hunter Hall foyer (where the harvest produce was). As a reminder,

we are looking for any of the following:-

* New or second-hand good condition books

* New or pre-loved but good condition soft toys

* Second-hand good condition toys and games

* Lucky dip prizes, wrapped in gender neutral paper

* Tombola prizes—new items only please

* Jolly Jars (empty jars for filling available in the Hunter Hall

foyer if needed)

NO NUTS in any items please as we are a nut-free school.

All donations very gratefully received. For more information as to

what is needed please see the letter emailed to all parents on 16th

October or click this link to the SHSPA section of the website.

Thank you.

Mrs Sue Fuller, Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant, talks to Year 8 pupils Harriett Round, Elliot Strickland and Phoebe Thomas.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in Prep-Prep for 11 years, half of that time in Year 1 and half in Year 2. I have four grandchildren.

Do you have any hobbies?

I really enjoy walking, swimming and yoga.

What is a typical day like in Pre-Prep?

Every day is really busy and there is lots of variety. It is al-ways lively and fun whatever we are doing with the children.

What is the most unusual thing you have ever done?

I once went as a passenger of a Vietnamese person who was driving a motorbike. We drove up a huge mountain and trav-elled over bridges made from bamboo.

Now for the ‘quickfire’ questions:

Favourite holiday destination? Vietnam

Favourite sport to play or watch? Cricket or Rugby

Favourite drink? Gin

Favourite gadget? iPhone

Favourite meal? Curry

Favourite day? Saturday

Favourite television show? Any Drama

Favourite film? A Star is Born

Favourite website? www.amazon.com

Finally, can you describe yourself in 3 words? Happy, helpful, fun

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Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased clothes at our sale this week.

We raised £ 752.00 for the NSPCC.

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Monday

12th

Tuesday

13th

Wednesday

14th

Thursday

15th

Friday

16th

Saturday

17th

Sunday

18th

ABRSM Exams

1100

Remembrance Day

Observance

1730—1830

Music in Quiet Places

Concert in St Andrew’s

Church, Spratton

1500

Years 3&4 House

Rugby and Hockey

1430

U10 A, B, C & D Rugby v

Leicester Grammar (A)

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th VII

Hockey v Trent College

(A)

U11 A, B & C Rugby v

Leicester Grammar (H)

1515

U11 A&B, U10B Hockey

v Leicester Grammar (A)

5th & 6th VII Hockey v

Trent (A)

0900—1600

Year 3 Visit to Black

Country Museum

1500

U9 A&B Rugby v Bilton

Grange (H)

1545

U9 A, B & C Hockey v

Leicester Grammar (A)

1620

Cancelled: Table

Tennis & Mandarin

Clubs

1800—1900

Year 7 Parent/Teacher

Meetings in the Dome

0930—1500

Reception—Year 5

Nasal Flu

Vaccinations

1400

5th VII Hockey in

In2Hockey Festival

(H)

1000

U10A Hockey

Tournament at

Foremarke Hall (A)

1430

U12A, U10A&B

Rugby v Swanbourne

House (A)

U13B, U11B, U10

C&D Rugby v

Swanbourne House

(H)

U13A, U11A Rugby v

Swanbourne House

at Stowe (A)

0915—1230

8W Optional

Visit to

Rainbows

Hospice

School Diary for November

LUNCH MENU

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Meat Main Course

Vegetarian Main

Course

Salad Bar Options for

Prep & Pre-Prep

Jacket Potato Bar

Desserts

LUNCH MENU

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Soup Leek & Potato Tomato

Meat Main Course Cheese & Tomato Pasta Bake

Chicken New Yorker Meatballs & Spaghetti Sausage Mash & Beans Fish, Chips & Peas

Vegetarian Main

Course

Cheese & Tomato Pasta Bake

Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake

Mushroom & Root Vegetable Hotpot

Caramelised Onion & Goats’ Cheese Tart

Vegetable Chilli & Rice

Salad Bar Options for

Prep & Pre-Prep

Roast Ham or

Grated Cheese

Sausage Roll or

Egg Mayonnaise

Grated Cheese or

Tuna Mayonnaise

Roast Ham or

Egg

Grated Cheese or

Tuna

Jacket Potato Bar Vegetable Curry Prawn Mayonnaise Bolognaise

Pre-Prep (Meat &

Vegetarian Main

Course) plus

Roast Ham or

Grated Cheese

Sausage Roll or

Egg Mayonnaise

Grated Cheese or

Tuna Mayonnaise

Roast Ham or

Egg

Grated Cheese or

Tuna

Desserts Queens Pudding

Yoghurt, Fruit, Cheese & Biscuits

Bread & Butter Pudding

Yoghurt, Fruit, Cheese

& Biscuits

Millionaire Shortbread

Yoghurt, Fruit, Cheese

& Biscuits

Spotted Dick

Yoghurt, Fruit, Cheese & Biscuits

Chocolate Cookies

Yoghurt, Fruit, Cheese & Biscuits

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Many congratulations to the following chil-

dren who have gained swimming awards – Isla

Allsopp (2M) 600m, Amelia Wakeford (2M)

400m, Harry Rogers (2M) 600m, Jessica King

(1N) Stage 3, Dylan Rogers (RB) Grade 1, Be-

atrice Wakeford (RB) 50m, Lucas Fowler (RY)

5m and Edward Tomkins-Moore (1S) Stage 2.

In addition, Oscar Phipps (RB) has received a

‘Best Swimmer Award’.

Very well done to Archie Wright (1S) who was

awarded ‘Player of the Week’ at his rugby

club.

Very well done also to Oli Cole (1N) who

achieved many medals, including a 1st, for his

shuffle board skills.

Congratulations to Chloe Spencer (1N) who

achieved two 2nd place positions in Cradle

Stakes and Open Cradle Stakes pony competi-

tions.

Well done to Isla Allsopp (2M) who has also

achieved her Stage 1 award in trampolining.

Well done to Blake Purcell (1S) who achieved

a certificate for his effort and skills at tennis

camp.

Finally, congratulations to Annabelle George

(RY) who was awarded a ‘Best Dancer’ certifi-

cate.

PRE-PREP

There is a wonderful saying that always comes to mind at this time of year, ‘The Au-

tumn paints in colours that Summer has never seen.’ It may well be cold and damp

outside, but with the crunch and swirl of leaves underfoot and the stunning golds, or-

anges and reds that surround us, Autumn is indeed awesome, as my half term chal-

lenge declared! I have been overwhelmed by the array of imaginative autumnal collag-

es, hanging decorations, collections and photographs that have flooded into school this

week – it has been a joy to admire the many different and creative ways in which the

children have exercised their skills. If you have a moment, I urge you to come and ad-

mire the children’s work in the Pre-Prep entrance for yourself, it is quite beautiful.

The whooshing and sparkling of fireworks lighting up the night sky this week, has led to

much discussion and some valuable learning opportunities centred around both Bon-

fire Night and Diwali. Our special thanks go to Mrs Bhangra, Arjun’s mummy, who

came in to talk to the Reception children about some of the customs which form part

of their family celebrations at this important time of the year.

I cannot quite believe how quickly Christmas feels like it is approaching! You will have

noticed this week that I sent out a letter regarding tickets for our highly anticipated Pre

-Prep Christmas Nativities. With the seating capacity of the Hunter Hall in mind, num-

bers need to be managed very carefully. May I ask that you submit your ticket re-

quests no later than Thursday 15th November please, so that Mrs Mangan and I can

begin the process of juggling numbers and allocating names to places.

Remaining on the theme of Christmas, your child brought home their beautiful printed,

glossy sample Christmas card this week. Should you wish to purchase any, orders need

to be placed online at www.thedandyarthouse.com by Friday 16th November, to guar-

antee delivery to school within the first week of December. Parents with children in

Pre-Prep and Prep, may order a mix of packs when taking advantage of the 3 for 2

offer. Full details are on the information slip included with your child’s sample card.

Finally, come rain or shine, we will be gathering outside for a special Remembrance

Day Observance on Monday. Whilst the children will be wearing their blazers, school

coats may also be needed.

Mrs Fiona Sanchez

Head of Pre-Prep

Monday 12th November, 11.00am – Remem-

brance Day Observance

Thursday 15th November, 3pm in the Hunter

Hall – Reception Year Group Assembly (all

parents, family and friends are welcome to attend)

Thursday 15th November - Christmas Play

Ticket Request Deadline

Friday 16th November – Flu Vaccinations for

Reception to Yr 5 (Parental permission required,

please see Matron’s letter sent out previously)