No.  36

11^th September, 2009

SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP

Please note the School Uniform Shop opening times for this term will be:-

Tuesdays       3 – 4.30pm

And

Thursdays      3 – 4.30pm

Many Thanks

Mrs Donna Williamson, PTA

P T A

This years Parent Teacher Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 28^th September at 4pm in the Junior Staff Room.

All are welcome to attend.

Mrs Donna Williamson, PTA

SPORTS REPORT

Fixtures for next week are:-

Monday – u16 Hockey

Tuesday – u14 Football

Wednesday – u13 Hockey

Wednesday – u14 Football

Thursday – 16 Football.

Team lists can be found on the school website under "Events".

All pupils selected for representative matches must travel in a school tracksuit and wear the correct match strip; shin paids are compulsory for football and hockey; mouth guards are also strongly recommended for hockey.  Black shorts for boys continue to be available from the uniform shop, as do black skirts for girls and the latter item has the sports logo on it.

ALL PUPILS ARE REMINDED THAT SHIN PADS ARE 'COMPULSORY' FOR GAMES LESSONS.

Any queries regarding fixtures should be directed to Mr Tulett – PE Office on 01935 414613 or by e-mail to larry.tulett@parkschool.com

YEOVIL TOWN FOOTBALL SCHOOL

The Yeovil Town Football School has been running for about 2 years for the Boarders, but due to popular demand it is now open to the whole school.

It starts next Friday the 18^th September.

Junior times  -  4 – 5pm

Senior times  - 5 – 6pm

The cost will be £25 for the whole term.  Cheques should be made payable to "Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust".

There will be treats arranged during the course, ie., being able to play on the Astro Turf at Yeovil Town Football Club and there will also be visits from some of the players.

The children will be assessed during the course and receive a certificate at the end.

Seniors can go to the Late Room between 4 and 5pm to do prep before their session at 5pm.

TRIP TO PARLIAMENT

The school has been invited by our M.P. to make a visit to Parliament on Wednesday, 18^th November.  We will be shown around the Palace of Westminster.  Then hopefully David Laws will be able to get two or three tickets for Question Time which will be raffled.  After Prime Minister's Question Time, David Laws will meet us in one of the committee rooms to talk about parliament and answer questions.  This should finish around 2.30pm.  In the afternoon, there should be an opportunity for some shopping and sightseeing.  If you child in interested in attending, please register your interest with the Bursar and give her a cheque for £12 to cover transport.

Mr S Baker

SPANISH CLUB

For those wishing to explore the world's fourth most spoken language, a Spanish Club is to be launched on Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 5pm.  The emphasis is on fun learning through a range of audio-visual activities, notably the BBC's Mi vida loca series and is suitable for beginners and more advanced learners.  Further details are available from Mr Winter, or simply come along to the first meeting on Tuesday, 15^th September.

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RETURN OF CUPS

Would all those pupils who were awarded cups in last year's speech day, please return them to the office as soon as possible.

Thank you.

FUTURE DATES

Friday, 11^th September – New Parents Evening from 7pm in the Junior Department Hall.

Wednesday, 23^rd September – Year 11 Parents Evening

Wednesday, 30^th September – School Photo

LOST PROPERTY

There was a substantial amount of lost property at the end of last term.

Pupils and parents should contact Mrs Wiles to reclaim found items before the 18^th September.

Thank you,

NAMING PROPERTY

Please ensure that all bags, towels, coats, PE kit, swimming kit, aprons and school and sports shoes are named.

Adhesive name paids for shoes are available from Clarkes in Yeovil.

This will help us return lost items to their rightful owners.

Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS TOPLISS

Congratulations go to Mrs Hannah Topliss, Head of English, who will be giving birth to her first child early in the new year.

We are making plans to cover maternity leave and this is well in hand and further details will be given as soon as they are available.

Paul Bate  -  Headmaster